Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John s BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS March 25, 2018

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1 An Evening with the Archbishop - Dinner & Auction 2018 On Wednesday, April 18 th, 2018, we will celebrating our 10 th Annual Dinner & Auction. Our theme this year is Milestones as we celebrate our 10 th Anniversary Dinner, 10 years of Archbishop Currie in this diocese along with his 50 th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood! Last year s event was a great success and allowed the Archdiocese to continue and improve its many Outreach Programs. We need your support to make this year s event the most successful ever! We are currently seeking donations for the dessert auction contact Janet , Ext Donations for the silent and live auctions please contact Anne Marie Curran at , Ext 227. Thank you for your support! SAVE THE DATE ARCHBISHOP MARTIN CURRIE TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTHOOD All parishioners in the Archdiocese are invited to attend a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Basilica on Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 4:00 pm to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Archbishop Martin Currie. A reception will be held at the Gathering Place following the Mass. ARCHBISHOP'S APPEAL CELEBRATING MILESTONES This year marks important milestones marks the 10th anniversary of Archbishop Martin Currie as our Archbishop. It also marks the 50th anniversary of Bishop Currie's ordination to the priesthood. We encourage Parishes of the Archdiocese to have another successful Appeal Collection this year. The Archbishop's Appeal helps to cover the cost of chaplaincies and spiritual care at hospitals, Her Majesty's Penitentiary, Seniors Homes and Long Term Care facilities as well as RUAH counseling outreach. The Archbishop's Appeal Collection will be taken up in Parishes during the weekend Masses April 21-22, 28-29, May 6-7, May Each Parish will determine which one or more of these dates will be a convenient time. During the collection month or at suitable time, we would also encourage parishes to have a fundraiser to add to the Parish contribution. Suggestions: -craft/bake sale, flea market, Bingo, card game, grand in your hand or ticket sale, golf tournament, 50/50 draw, a dinner, hymn sing, concert/variety show, dart tournament, Parish brunch or breakfast, walk-a-thon, etc. WE ENCOURAGE ALL PARISHES TO DO THE BEST THEY CAN TO MAKE THIS ARCHBISHOP'S APPEAL A BIG SUCCESS AS WE CELEBRATE MILESTONES. Archbishop's Appeal Committee: Fr. Cecil Critch, VG-Chair Fr. Wayne Dohey Gerry Phelan Mona Morrow Pat Hayward Jim McGrath 1

2 VOCATION GENERAL INTERCESSION Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 That men and women will joyfully answer the call of the Lord to proclaim His life, death and resurrection as priests, deacons and consecrated religious, we pray to the Lord VOCATION BULLETIN REFLECTION Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Are you being called to proclaim the new life of the resurrected Christ to the world with His Spirit and His power? Call Father Jeff Kolonel at (709) or Father Ray Earle (709) or Good Friday intercession (Two samples of possible introduction ) Let us pray dear sisters and brothers, for the church in our Archdiocese, that (our faithful) God may be pleased to bless the renewal we have undertaken (under the guidance of your Holy Spirit) and that living our life in peace and harmony we may serve one another and give God honour and glory. Or Let us pray dear sisters and brothers, for the church in our Archdiocese, that God may be pleased to bless the renewal we have begun and that living our life in peace and harmony we may serve one another and give God honour and glory. CURRENT EVENTS 1. CATHOLIC RENEWAL SERVICES Presents seven sessions of Catholic scriptural teachings on the Gospel of Luke by scriptural scholar Frances Hogan of Ireland. First session begins May 11 at 8:00 pm at St. Teresa s Parish Hall. For information, call THE LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary will hold their annual Acies Ceremony for all active and auxiliary members at St. Teresa s Church, Sunday, March 25, at 3:30 pm. NATIONAL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR AWARENESS WEEK (NOTDAW) APRIL 22 ND 28 TH, We pray and honor those who, through Organ and Tissue donation, have given the Gift of Life to others. To give thanks and prayers to honor those who, through Organ and Tissue donation, have given life to others. To give thanks to the families who have considered those in need at their time of greatest sorrow and sadness. For more information on tissue and organ donation, please contact a donation coordinator at or toll free DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 8 th. Devotions to the Divine Mercy will be at 3:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Outer Cove with Benediction and 3:00 PM at the Basilica. There will be exposition, Procession and Benediction at the Basilica. 2

3 RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS 1. ARCHBISHOP CURRIE CELEBRATING HIS GOLDEN JUBILEE OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD The Archdiocese of St. John s invite you to come and celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on the special occasion of Archbishop Currie s 50th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood on Friday, May 11th, 2018 at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist at 4:00 p.m. Reception to follow at The Gathering Place. All are welcome! 2. CELEBRATE FAMILY CONFERENCE Celebrate is a dynamic Catholic faith-filled weekend for the whole family or for individuals. Inspiring talks, children s age appropriate streams, Mass, worship, and a variety of workshops. Fun and faith for the whole family. To be held at All Hallows Church and Immaculate Heart of Mary School on Humber Road in Corner Brook. The Celebrate Weekend is July 14 th and 15 th and the theme is Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God. Celebrate Conferences originated in the UK and have been running successfully there for many years. Speakers are Jenny Baker from UK and Fr. James Fleming. For information please call Margaret , or (after April 15 th Amelia at ). Facebook: Celebrate Conference NL CEMETERY SERVICE SCHEDULE KILBRIDE - TUESDAY JULY 10TH MT. CARMEL - TUESDAY JULY 17TH BELVEDERE - TUESDAY JULY 24TH HOLY SEPULCHRE - TUESDAY JULY 31 ST 5. THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2018, The Mass: Mystery at the Centre of Salvation with Father Michael Coutts, S.J. will be broadcast during Holy Week on the following Networks across Canada: Vision TV: Part 1 - Monday, March 26; Part 2 -Tuesday, March 27 at 8:00 pm ET Salt & Light: Part 1 - Tuesday, March 27; Part 2 - Wednesday, March 28 at 8pm ET The 2018 Mission will be re-broadcast: Part 1 on Good Friday and Part 2 Holy Saturday at the times of the regular Daily TV mass. The Mission will also be available at LATIN MASS TIME CHANGE EASTER SUNDAY The Latin Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Easter Sunday at St. Pius X Chapel, Smithville Crescent. Regular Mass time of 5:15 p.m. will resume the following week. Easter Season Reflection: Painting the Stars We invite you to continue celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ throughout the Easter season of fifty days. Using Bruce Sanguin s resource, Painting the Stars, we will explore the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. This seven-session program includes readings, video input and guided discussion. Join us each Monday evening from 7:15-8:30 at Presentation Sisters Virginia Water Retreat Centre, 47 Parsonage Drive, beginning on April 9 th. To register, please phone

4 COUNSELLING AND PASTORAL SERVICES 1. Ruah Counselling Centre We provide individual, couple and family counselling. Spring 2018 Group Offerings. Please call , or go to for more information: When you see RED (for women) (Mondays 7-9pm, Apr. 16-Jun. 11); Stress Management (Thursdays 7-9pm, Apr. 19-Jun. 7); Parenting Teenagers (Tuesdays 7-9pm, Apr. 24-May.29) 2. THE CENTRE FOR LIFE The Centre offers free, confidential professional pregnancy and post-abortion counselling. Please or call (709) Linda Holden (709) for more information. 3. CENTRE FOR LIFE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM will be held on Mondays beginning on March 5 to April 30 for seniors. Please call for more information and to make an appointment. Seniors computer outreach is ongoing please call for information. Confidential compassionate professional pregnancy, and post abortion support is available by contacting the office at or by counsellors@centreforlife.ca YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS 1. Are you a young adult between the ages of 19 and 30, with opinions about religion and the Church? Or maybe you have no interest in religion or the Church? If so, check this out! Contact us at cmstudy@mun.ca Click on the link Or scan the barcode 1. New Evangelization Summit Join over 3000 Catholics across Canada and the USA at this premier conference for the new evangelization. The summit will be on April th and will feature six world-class Catholic speakers on the New Evangelization including Curtis Martin, Sr. Anne Shields, George Weigel, Patrick Madrid, Christy Dupuis and Michael Dopp. The NES has been designed to inspire Catholics and help them live out their personal call to evangelize. We are incredibly excited to be a host site for the NES. The conference will be webcasted from Ottawa to St. Peter s Parish, Mount Pearl. Be inspired, receive formation, and connect with other Catholics. Where: St. Peter's Parish, 110 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl When: Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th Registration Cost: $40 per person Other: Lunch will not be provided; for more information, please contact catholicnl@gmail.com Register now at 4

5 2. WORLD YOUTH DAY PANAMA The next World Youth Day will be held in January 2019 in Panama. This pilgrimage is for young adults, aged and the theme will be I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word? (Lk 1:38).If you would like more information on this pilgrimage, please contact Sara at sbroderick@rcsj.org 3. STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC - REVEALED Steubenville Atlantic - Revealed The Steubenville series of conferences are held across North America each year. They seek to invite teens into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church, empowering them to live as His disciples. These conferences are high-energy events featuring inspiring talks, amazing music and worship, and opportunities for encounter with Jesus through the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation. Each year, young people from our Archdiocese travel to Halifax, NS to attend the "Atlantic" conference. This year, it will be held from July 6-8 at Dalhousie University. Youth between the ages are encouraged to join us! For more information on this conference, please contact Sara at sbroderick@rcsj.org 5. MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND CHAPLAINCY If you are at MUN, drop by UC3006 and meet Fr Joe Mroz SJ. Daily Mass location to be determined. We have a Facebook page at MUN Catholic Community and my is ej_mroz@yahoo.ca 5