Question of the week for September 13 - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 September 6, 2015 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 7:31-37 Question of the week for September 13 - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I Isaiah 50:4-9 Reading II James 2:14-18 Gospel Mark 8:27-35 Key Passage Faith by itself, if it has not works, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith. (James 2:17-18) Adult : Why should faith always lead to good works? Child: What good works can you do to show your faith in Jesus?

2 Week at a Glance Saturday, September 5 4 pm Stephen McGrath Sunday, September 6 10 am Vince Desmond Elizabeth Cormier Doug Elliott Monday, September 7 Labour Day - Office Closed Tuesday, September am Seniors' Exercises 1 pm Seniors Cards 7pm Elliott Share Group Wednesday, September 9 7 pm McGrath Share Group Thursday, September 10 5:45 pm Doors open for Bingo Saturday, September 12 4 pm John Shrewbridge Sunday, September 13 9 am Breakfast 10 am Betty Douglas For September 12 & 13 Lectors 4 pm Esther McQuade & Marlene Savoie 10 am Carol & Art Ryan Eucharistic Ministers 4 pm Andrew & Tanya Allaby 10 am Patty Davis, Vaunda Loughery, Patti McGrath Parish Finances Last Week's Offerings Offertory $1460. Direct Deposit $135. Ecclesiastes III...Under every season there is a time...a time to heal...we remember these people in need of our prayers: Father Bill, Carol McNally, Bob Donovan, Ann Roy, Gerry Shannon, Kathleen Folkins, Fred Savoie, Mary Naves, Kiley Clements, Bernie Dallon, Muriel Richard, Walter Smith, Brian Naves, Joe Duplisea, Gladys McGrath, Lorraine McNulty, Steve Horne, Judy Henry, Carolyn Bertin, George Douglas, Ian Walker, Harvey Beck, Hilma Tracey, Terry MacNeill, Doug McFarlane, Mary Bishop, Gail Scott, Percy Leslie, Will James, Kathy Hackett,, Danny Murray, Jocelyn Corscadden If there is someone in the community whom you wish to go on our Prayer List, please let us know. Breakfast in support of the H.O.P.E. Centre 13 Sept 9am to 12 noon. Adults $8.00 Children $5.00 family of four $23.00 CWL The next meeting of the CWL will be on Monday September 14th at 7pm in the H.O.P.E. Center. Please bring in any items you have for Coverdale Centre for Women and the accessories fundraiser (purses, gloves,jewellery, hats, etc.). All are welcome!! BENEFIT A Benefit will be held at the H.O.P.E. Center on September 26th for Doug McFarlane. consisting of a roast beef dinner,dessert,a draw and an auction. Tickets are $25.00 per person and may be purchased from Patti McGrath( ), Wanda Quigley( ) or at the rectory. Any donations of items for the auction would be appreciated and can be dropped off at the rectory. -Tickets are being sold for a cedar bench as well as tickets for a picnic/craft table. All proceeds go to this benefit. Thank you

3 Share Groups School is starting this week and now it's time to look at your growing relationship with the Lord. Our Faith Sharing Groups have been going now for seven years and offer an opportunity for spiritual growth in our lives. Is this your year to take another look at what it means to be a Christian in the Modern World? These groups meet once a week to look at and reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel. Generally the interpretations are lively and exciting. There are no right or wrong answers, just how the text strikes you. There is a break and the second section looks at some aspect of our faith that is of interest to the group. Hopefully, many of you will find a way to participate this year. The groups are as follows: Sessions begin the week of Sept 13 and are at 7 pm. Monday - Quigley Group at the Rectory Tuesday - Elliott Group at 18 Quinlan Road. (Taylor Lake area) Lavigne Group at 34 Chestnut Dr., Willow Grove Wednesday - McGrath Group at 14 Border Lane (off Johnston Road) Religious Education Meeting On Sunday, September 27th, we invite everyone who wishes to participate in Religious Education at St. Joseph's to gather in the ballroom at H.O.P.E. Centre immediately following the 10:00 Mass. It is important that you attend this meeting so that we can determine how many families / children will be coming to our sessions this year, including the number of children that will be preparing for the sacraments - First Communion and Confirmation. We will have information for you regarding our planned programs and approach for the year, and we will be ready to address any questions that you might have. Once underway, our sessions will be held approx. twice a month following the 10:00 Mass. We are planning to continue with our family based religious education model. We strongly believe that the family is the first community of faith, and the most powerful influence on the faith of children and teenagers. We also recognize that parents are the first educators of their children, and as parents you provide the foundation for a spiritual and religious life. The family needs to be a vital part of the process of lifelong faith formation at all stages of faith development, and we realise from our own experience that parents often need help to assume their roles in fostering faith and a deeper spirituality within their homes. We are here to guide you, to teach you, and to give you the tools that you need to fulfill that role. The amazing thing is, as you foster spiritual growth in your children you will discover that you have grown in faith yourself. Talk about your win/win situation. Please mark this date on your calendar. We welcome any input and suggestions that you might have for us that could improve or strengthen the program, and we look forward to filling the ballroom on the 27th.

4 Most Rev. Robert Harris, Bishop of Saint John, cordially invites you to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ through the Laying On of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit of Richard Patrick Harris, Deacon of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. At the request of the Ordinariate, the Sacrament of Holy Orders will be conferred by Bishop Harris on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 3:00 p.m. Reception will follow in the Cathedral Rectory H.O.P.E. Centre Runners/Walking Group We have started a walking/running group on Monday Evenings. We park at the school for 7:00, walk up to the Airport service road and back. This is a 4.3 km walk. We have some men and women that run it, some that walk it and some that run and walk. We always wanted to learn to run but just didn't know where to start. Well, we have started our journey to running. Everyone is doing amazingly great. In just weeks from only walking we are now running half of the 4.3 km. We have about 15 regulars and new arrivals each week. It is never too late to join us! If you are looking to walk with others or always wanted to learn to run. Come and join us! We have men and women of all ages. Come and be with community! If you have any questions, please give me (Tracie) a call MOM'S AND TOTS PROGRAM Are you a stay at home mom? A child caregiver? On Maternity Leave? Does your little one need to have some social time with others their age? Looking for some adult time with coffee and conversation while your little one plays amongst other children? Come join us from 10 to 11:30 on Tuesday morning's starting on September 15. We welcome a $2.00 donation for covering of snacks and crafts. Any questions please call Tracie Dyker or the office SENIOR'S EXERCISE We welcome all senior's to come and join us for some light exercise and movement. Every Tuesday morning in the ballroom from 10 to 11:00 A $2.00 donation at the door. SENIORS CARDS Seniors cards will be starting up again on Tuesday, September 8th at 1:00. And every Tuesday after that. Come and play some 45's with some friends. If you have any questions please give us a call BINGO AT H.O.P.E. Bingo starts next Thursday on September 10th. Doors open at 5:45 Games start at 6:45 Come and join us!! H.O.P.E. YOGA Why YOGA? Yoga has been proven to lower blood pressure and increase strength and energy. Yoga energizes our bodies and calms our minds. It doesn't matter how flexible you are... you start and work your way to increasing flexibility at your own pace. Why not give it a try? This is a 6 week program. Starting on Wednesday, September ending Wednesday, October 28th. You must preregister with Tracie Dyker cell bus or Facebook. $40.00 for 6 sessions. And we are happy to welcome back Manon Bosse as our yoga instructor again this year.

5 We Care Foot Care Clinic Every month on the 1st Wednesday H.O.P.E. Centre has a foot care clinic, from 9 am to 5 pm. This is a great service for elders, people who have diabetes or other health issues. The cost is $ Some private health coverage may cover a portion of the fee (ex. blue cross, Johnson, DVA,WCS) To make an appointment call The next meeting of St. Josephs Hospital Auxiliary will be held on September 8th at 1 pm in Room 11. Evening Prayer at Carmel Chapel, 105 Burpee Ave., on Thursday, September 10, at 7:00 pm. All are welcomed to this monthly evening prayer available in the Saint John region. Evening Prayer is a peaceful minutes experienced in Word, Music and Silence at the end of the day. Bradley Lake Open Mike is now being held in the H.O.P.E. Centre. Join the "Country Gold Band" for an evening of Great Music where the star is you!! Every Tuesday, from 7-10 pm. This is not a concert and not a contest. Just good folks that enjoy playing and listening to some good tunes and a bit of fun. We welcome all types of instruments and music (if electric, please keep the volume reasonable). Admission $5. Blood - It s in you to Give! Last year in Canada 1 in 2 people were able to donate blood, but only 1 in 60 actually donated. Will you take the time to come and give? We are located at 405 University Avenue in Saint John - Mondays and Thursdays from 4-8 and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from Rocmaura Foundation is selling tickets on a CAR & JEWELLERY DRAW. $50 each or 3 for $100. WIN a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage or $3000 piece of fine jewelry from Spicer s. Draw to take place at Rocmaura s Oktoberfest on October 3, Call or visit to enter to WIN! Would you like to own an authentic, one of a kind piece of Saint John's Catholic history? For a limited time you can! InnerCrows Jewellery, brought to you by Cheryl Horgan of Saint John, is producing unique pieces of jewellery made from recycled copper from the roof of the cathedral! These items are being hand crafted. The copper is compliments of Evolution Roofing Limited. Pieces available through the Catholic Bookstore and Cheryl Horgan cathedralcopper@gmail.com. FROM THE BISHOP: REVIVE SAINT JOHN: You are cordially invited to participate in Revive Saint John, a prayer rally being sponsored by the Christian Churches in Saint John and surrounding areas. Both your presence and your prayer will contribute significantly to this ecumenical event as we begin 40 days of prayer to renew and revive our lives as Christian women and men in Saint John. Share the Event! Bring along your family and friends as we unite in prayer. Where? Kings Square When? Sunday, September 13 Time? BBQ from 5-6 p.m. Service/Prayer time 6 p.m. Please view the promotional video at Robert Harris Bishop of Saint John St. Alphonsus Church, Hampton Roast Beef Dinner, Sunday September 13 th, 3:00 6:00 pm, Adult: $12, Child (under 12): $5, and Family Rate (2 adults/2 children): $30. Tickets available at the door. Rocmaura Auxiliary Annual Membership Dinner will be held on Monday, September 14th, in the Rocmaura Nursing Home Club Room. Social to be 5:00 pm, dinner at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15.00 and are to paid and picked up in advance at Rocmaura Nursing Home. Deadline for ticket sales is September 8th. Membership renewal will be held at the dinner also - $3.00. Contact Marie Murphy or Louise O'Connor if you have any questions.

6 Recognizing and Responding: Eight Friday Morning Sessions beginning September 18, 2015 from 9:00 am to Noon. Explore the most ordinary events and movements of life... in the spiritual journey. The process is ecumenical, welcoming women and men of all walks of life. Pre-Register/Info: Centre for Spiritual Growth, Saint John, Concert at St. Williams Mission, St. Martins, "The Cool Chicks & the Ugly Doclings" on Sunday, September 20, 2:00-4:00 pm. Refreshments/Door Prizes. Tickets $15 each. Call Kathy Come and enjoy a rousing afternoon of music & laughter. Afraid to speak in front of a group lacking self confidence take the Christopher Leadership Course in Effective Speaking. The next course starts on September 23 at 7:00 pm, Assumption Church basement, Dufferin Row, West Saint John, it is a 10-week course, each lesson approximately 2 hours. For more information or to register, call Danny Cosgrove at Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick Saint John Office is now accepting registrations for our Fall 2015 education programs. Beginning on September 24 th on Thursday Evenings, we will be hosting Mindfulness, a six-week skill-based program designed to teach individuals the benefits and practice of mindfulness and how to focus on the art of living deeply in the present moment. For more information on the programs and services provided within the greater Saint John area, or to register, please call These programs are sponsored by MindCare New Brunswick. St. Joseph s Hospital Auxiliary is currently looking for outgoing, friendly volunteers to help in our gift shop or in the office where we receive, unpack and price our inventory. Retail experience is not necessary; we can teach you all you need to know. All of the profit from the shop goes back into the hospital to provide inpatient support and support to programs such as Spiritual Care and the Recreation Dept. If you have a few hours to spare between 9 am and 4 pm on weekdays, please consider donating your time. We would love to have you join our team. Please call Valerie Laing at or auxilsjh@horizonnb.ca for more information.