Holy Trinity Pastoral Unit 1 Church Family.3 Locations

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1 Holy Trinity Pastoral Unit 1 Church Family.3 Locations ~ St. Elizabeth Seton ~ St. Francis of Assisi ~ St. John Vianney ~ Parish Office: 4 Beaver Bank Road, Lower Sackville, NS B4E 1G3 Phone: / Fax: Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am 12:00 pm For emergency Anointing of the Sick: office@holytrinityns.ca Website: Facebook: Holy Trinity Pastoral Unit September 23, 2018 A Word from the Pastor Last Friday night on September 14 th, we had a truly a great celebration of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, a major feast day of the Companions of the Cross. The Mass and time for fellowship was held this year at St. Benedict Parish in Halifax. Since we now have another parish where Companions of the Cross priests Fr. Simon Lobo and Fr. Alex Colautti are serving, we decided that our parish communities would alternate in hosting this event. It was an awesome night of extended Praise and Worship in the Mass led by the Saint Benedict Parish 9am band. Fr. Bryan did a great job of presiding and Fr. Simon gave a powerful and inspiring homily that night. At the end of the Mass, a video of Fr. Alex Colautti talking about vocations to the priesthood was shown. Hundreds of people came from many different parishes in the Archdiocese to support the Companions of the Cross in this event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Companions of the Cross Lay Associates for spearheading the organization of the event in cooperation with the team from St. Benedict who had been very gracious in hosting us. In response to the sex abuse scandal happening in the Catholic Church, I want to invite everyone to join together in a 9-day Novena of prayer and fasting from September 27 up to October 5. A Mass of Reparation and Healing will close the novena and be held on Saturday October 6 at 9am at St. Elizabeth Seton Church. It is good that we can do this together as a parish. We are all part of the one body of Christ. If a member of the body is ailing, all the other members will be affected too. We know that there is a poison in the Catholic Church that needs to be exposed and by joining in this novena and fast, we pray God will bring healing to His Church. We can t fight this on our own, we need to intercede for God s powerful intervention. I also would like to thank Carmy Digout and all the volunteers who helped in the annual Harvest Festival held last weekend at St. Elizabeth Seton Church. There was a great turnout of people who came for the turkey dinner, joined the raffle draw, played bingo, etc. In its 37 th year, the event always draws people from the community to rekindle old friendships and build new ones. ~ Fr. Ken Lao, CC Novena & Prayer & Mass In response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church, the Companions of the Cross will be holding a 9 day Novena of Prayer and Fasting, from Sept. 27 th to Oct 5 th. We invite you to join with the Companions of the Cross priests and seminarians to pray and fast for the victims of sexual abuse in the Church, and as reparation for the sins committed. We will conclude this time with a mass of reparation in each of our foundations on Oct. 6 th, the anniversary of the death of our Founder, Fr. Bob Bedard. In Halifax, this mass will take place at 9am at St. Elizabeth Seton church. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

2 MINISTRY OF CARE AND COMPANIONSHIP is a program in our Parish to respond to the needs of parishioners by bringing the healing of Jesus to those who are hurting or are in need. There are many parishioners in our church community that are homebound, hurting, and marginalized. Such people cannot always participate as fully as they may like in parish activities, including attending Mass. Through its Parish Visitors, the program will provide a valuable link between those visited and the parish. Our ministry outreach is surely part of our baptismal call: Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. (Matthew 25:40) The role of the Parish Visitor is to offer support to those in need. Following a short training program, the Parish Visitor and/or Eucharistic Minister is sent by the Parish Ministry Team to respond to the needs of parishioners with visits and/or bringing Communion to the homebound and the sick. Visitors may bring Holy Communion, see how the person is doing, spend a little time in prayer with them or read to them the scripture of the day, share information about parish activities, or just sit, listen, and offer a hand of friendship. If you know someone who would like a Parish Visitor or to receive Communion, please contact Julia Batt at or julialandrybatt@gmail.com. Welcome Centre At All Three Masses With our office hours having changed to Monday Friday from 8:30 to 12:00 noon, to accommodate for this change, our plan is to have a Welcome Centre at all three of our locations and open at every mass! The Welcome Centre will offer services such as: Purchasing Mass Cards Registering new parishioners Information on Ministries Providing options on where to serve in our Parish The next step in executing this plan is to find volunteers to serve at each of the Welcome Centre s. If you could commit to 20 minutes before mass and staying 20 minutes after mass once a month, this is the Ministry for you! If you are interested, please contact Kate Pinto at ext. 33. Significant Wedding Anniversaries On Saturday, October 13th at the 4:30pm Mass at St. John Vianney, the Parish will be celebrating significant wedding anniversaries (20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer of each church for those celebrating and wish to attend.

3 For Families, Children, and Youth. IGNITE Our offering for children Grades 1-5 celebrates that our first Church community is the family! IGNITE gathers the whole family together to learn and share faith side by side with parents, children, and siblings. We will explore and examine the main truths of our faith through an exciting program of experiences, discussions, games, music, drama, and art throughout the faith sharing experience. Gatherings are biweekly with 3 different time slots to choose from. IGNITE Mornings Sundays 10:30 AM 11:30 AM IGNITE Afternoons Sundays 1:15 PM 2:30 PM IGNITE Nighttime Mondays 6:30 PM 7:30 PM THE WAY Our new offering for our youth Grades 6-8 is THE WAY. The Way invites youth to form a deeper friendship with Christ and to respond to Christ s call to Come follow me! in their lives. Through a mix of games, videos, music, discussion, faith sharing, and other activities, we are excited to help our young people take personal ownership of their faith as they continue to grow in the knowledge of just how deeply they are loved by God! The Way meets biweekly on MONDAY EVENINGS from 6:30 pm 7:45 pm SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION REGISTRATION for First Reconciliation and First Communion (for children Grade 2 and up) and Confirmation (for teens Grade 9 and up) is now available. Candidates for receiving these sacraments MUST have participated in faith formation programming for AT LEAST one year immediately prior to their sacramental preparation. Upon registering for these programs families MUST provide the Baptismal Record for their child! Please bring a copy of this with you when you register! JAM - JESUS AND ME! Children s Liturgy at the 10am Mass at St. John Vianney is looking for 2 new leaders so we can continue to provide a fun learning environment for children at Mass. Experience is not a necessity other than a desire to want to share our faith with children. All materials are provided, and you will be part of an awesome team. Contact Catherine for more information at catherine@holytrinityns.ca. Harvest Festival Saint Elizabeth Seton Event Gross Income Expenses Net 2018 Bake Table Bingo/Canteen Donations Grand Draw New To You Penny Auction Supper ( 366 served) Total

4 Thank you Thanks to all who helped in so many ways to make this 37th Harvest Festival another big success. It was great working with you. Hope we can do it once again next year. The winners of the grand draw were: 1st: Jeff Arseneau 2nd: Lee Shaw 3rd: Wilma Scott Sincerely Carmy Digout Bible Studies The Book of Judges and Ruth begins October 12. Time/place: Friday mornings 9:45am- 1:45am at SJV Room 9. The book for this study is not available in HRM. Please order your book at Amazon.ca: Title: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: JUDGES AND RUTH, Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch ISBN# Price is about $16. Free shipping on orders over $30 before tax. Registration Required: Sign-up Sheets in foyers of SJV, SES, SFA, or call office and leave your name, address and phone #. Thank you. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION from 9:30am- 10pm is available every Wednesday at St. John Vianney in the Chapel. This is a time to sit quietly with the Lord in worship, prayer, and thanksgiving. Volunteers are needed in various 1-hour time slots, especially in the evening and between 12-1pm, but feel free to stop by at any time. For more information or to sign up to help, contact Eileen Izzard at (902) Ministry of Consolation Calling for Volunteers Blessed are those who weep and mourn for they shall be comforted. Gifts required: compassion, understanding, listening skills, and availability during day hours. Duties: meeting with families to offer sympathy and condolences; to request information about the deceased; to explain funeral rites; to obtain details and preferences appropriate for the family; follow-up. (Training will be offered within the next few weeks). Interested parties please call Ethel at CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Did you know that over 100 families participate in our parish Faith Formation programs each year? Praise God! In order to provide this opportunity for our parishioners, we need volunteers to serve and witness their faith to the young families of our parish. Our formation team will empower you to serve in a way that uses your gifts and respects your time. We need: Group leaders Assistants Administrative support Hospitality support Artistic, Musical talents & Set Up Crew Just to name a few! Please prayerfully consider how God may be calling you to serve our families, children, and parish community by assisting us this year! Volunteer with a Green Thumb St. John Vianney has indoor plants that require care, and we would greatly appreciate if someone could volunteer to look after them. If you are that someone, please contact Catherine at ext. 24. Thank You. 6th ANNUAL ARCHBISHOP S DINNER & AUCTION is taking place on Wednesday, October 10th. At the Cunard Centre All proceeds are in support of the Ministry of Care & Companionship and Chaplaincy Services in the Archdiocese. Each Parish is being asked to donate Auction items to help make this event a success. For more information, please visit

5 ~ Meet Our Staff ~ Pastoral Administrator: Fr. Ken Lao CC Associate Pastor: Fr. Bryan Sabourin CC Deacon: Rod Rowlands Parish Office: ext.0 Liz Muller. ext 21 Receptionist and Bookkeeper Catherine Kidson. ext 24 Director of Operations Alex Craven ext 23 Coordinator of Family Faith Formation Kate Pinto. Ext.33 Coordinator of Evangelization: Stephen McDonald ext.0 Coordinator of Stewardship SUNDAY, THE DAY OF THE LORD Saturday 4:30 pm St. John Vianney Sunday 8:00 am St. Francis of Assisi Sunday 10:00 am St. John Vianney Sunday 12:00 pm St. Elizabeth Seton WEEKDAY MASSES Tuesday 7:00 pm St. Elizabeth Seton Wednesday 9:00 am St. John Vianney Thursday 9:00 am St. John Vianney Friday 9:00 am St. John Vianney SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesday 6:30-6:45pm St. Elizabeth Seton Wednesday 8:30am-8:45am St. John Vianney Saturday 3:45-4:15pm St John Vianney or by appointment at any of our three Churches. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Wednesday at SJV following 9 am Mass and concludes at 10 pm with Reposition Thursday & Friday at SJV following 9 am Mass concluding at 10:30 am NO SCENTS MAKES GOOD SENSE! Please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne to Mass. Thank you! PRAY THE ROSARY Tuesday 6:30 pm St. Elizabeth Seton Wednesday (Pro-Life) 8:00 am St. John Vianney Thursday & Friday 9:40 am St. John Vianney On Friday, recited for Peace in the World, as per Pope Francis Saturday 9:00 am St. John Vianney (Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle with Rosary) MINISTRY OF CARE & COMPANIONSHIP AND HOMEBOUND: If you know someone who is seriously ill, in the hospital or homebound that would like a Parish Visitor or to receive Communion, please contact the Parish Office. CANCELLATION LINE ~ for cancellations due to inclement weather, please call Ext. 44 for the latest update. GOT LIFE QUESTIONS? RCIA might be just for you. Come journey with us as we explore the meaning of life and the Catholic spirituality. Contact Anne Marie Reid at reid.am@bellaliant.net to find out more about the R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program. PLANNING TO BE MARRIED in the Catholic Church? Congratulations! Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance in order to have time to prepare. BAPTISM PREPARATION: Contact the Parish Office at least three months in advance. A preparation session will be arranged for you. HEARTS ON FIRE PRAYER GROUP invite you to join them for Praise, Worship & the Word, Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, St. Elizabeth Seton. A great follow-up to Alpha for continued spiritual growth. Contact Ethel at WEEKLY STAFF MEETINGS take place on Thursdays from 10 am 11:30 am; therefore, the Parish Office will be closed during those times. WOMEN S FAITH SHARING STUDY GROUP will meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 am at St. Elizabeth Seton beginning Sept. 11. Newcomers are most welcome. Contact for more information. BEACON HOUSE MONTHLY REQUESTS: macaroni & cheese, canned fish/meat, granola bars, boxed crackers, cookies, juice, canned pasta sauce, Boost, canned fruit or fruit cups, pudding. BEACON HOUSE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR SEPTEMBER, 2018: loose leaf, duo-tangs, pencils, crayons, markers, colored pencils, scribblers, erasers, math sets, back packs.