320 Flying Cloud Drive Dartmouth, NS B2W 4T6 CONFESSIONS MASS & ADORATION St. Vincent de Paul Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Phone (902) 435 2500, Fax (902) 462 7987, http://www.stvincentdepaulparish.com February 14 th, 2016 First Sunday of Lent Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Confession Before Mass Before Mass Before Mass Before Mass Before Mass Before Mass Mass 9:00am 12:00pm 6:30pm 9:00am 9:00am & 4:00pm 9 :00 am & 11:15 am Adoration 12:30-9:00pm Parish Office is Closed on Mon., Feb. 15 th Heritage Day Pastor: Dariusz (Darek) Misiolek - svdppastor@gmail.com (902) 435-2500 Ext. 2 Emergency Pastoral Needs (902) 435-2500 Ext. 8 Secretary: Joanne Wanamaker svdpparishsecretary@gmail.com Parish Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-1:30pm Religious Education: (902) 435-2500 ext. 5 Angela Thorpe - stvincentdepaul_dre@hotmail.com Family Faith Formation Office (FFFO) (902) 435-2500 ext. 3 Jocelyn Cunningham svdpfffo@gmail.com Deacon: Len Moore - lenmoore@live.ca Bereavement Support: Vince MacDonald, MSW - 462-4050 Visiting Ministry: Dianne Bulger/Karen Bonnar - 435-2500 Ext 6 Webmaster: Amanda Cheverie - svdpparishweb@gmail.com Pastoral Council Members 2015 Chairperson: Blair Brown Secretary: Eric Ward Jane Allen, Theresa Astle, Glenn Bonnar, Harry Grant, Willie Healy, Elaine Mason, Bonnie Pilkington, Debbie Power, Jim Woodrow, and Theresa Burke. Finance Council Peter Browne (902) 429-9800 Ext. 305 pbrowne@halifaxyarmouth.org Graziella Grbac (902) 229-6711 graziella.grbac@gmail.com Ella Brown (902) 433-0450 ellafbrown@bellaliant.net Robert MacDonald (902) 462-7304 macdonaldrj@gmail.com Next Baptismal Course Begins Feb. 28th If you or someone you know wants to have their child Baptized, please contact the parish office to register. Roof Fundraising Update Our financial numbers are almost complete for 2015. To the end of December, we have generated $23,058 in fundraising for the roof. We will regularly update the amount. Thank you for your continued generosity. Weekly Mass Intentions Sat. Feb. 13 Margaret MacPherson Sat. Feb. 13 Joan Daneau Sun. Feb. 14 Fred Pottie Sun. Feb. 14 For All Parishioner Tues. Feb. 16 Ben Rompré Wed. Feb. 17 Florence Kanary Thurs. Feb. 18 Dennis MacKay Fri. Feb. 19 Jackie Roach If you would like to offer a Mass intention for a loved one, deceased or alive, please contact the parish office. To reserve a date, we are now scheduling special dates for all 2016. Masses can be booked well in advance. Mass Cards are currently $10 each. St. Valentine s Feast Day Feb. 14 th Patron Saint of Love, Young People, and Happy Marriages
Prayer, Parish Ministries, and Events Special Healing Service Fri. Mar. 4 th The ministries of St. Vincent de Paul want to reach out to our sick and suffering, and those who care for them. Fri., Mar. 4 th beginning at 6:30pm with Way of the Cross; reflecting on suffering and sickness and dying followed by the Healing Service. All are invited. Mar. 12 th 4pm Special Mass This Mass will be dedicated for the sick and suffering. The sacrament of the sick will be celebrated during the Mass, for those who want to receive it. If you know of family members, friends, and neighbours who are suffering or ill; spiritually, physically, or emotionally, please invite them to this Mass. ADORATION WEDNESDAYS Noon- 9:00pm Except on Feb. 24 th, Mar. 2 nd, and Mar. 9 th Noon 7:00pm, for the Lenten Series Mass THIS Tuesday, Feb. 16 th will be at 9am (NO 6:30pm THIS TUESDAY ONLY) Parish Office is Closed on Mon., Feb. 15 th Attention all Parishioners The phoning campaign directed by the Pastoral Council will be on going for a few months until all parishioners are contacted. This process will be in alphabetical order. The goal is to update our parish census. We would like to thank you in advance for your help and cooperation on this important task for our Parish. If you have any questions please contact Glenn Bonnar (Pastoral Council) grbonnar@gmail.com or Jocelyn Cunningham (Family Faith Formation Office) svdpfffo@gmail.com Jesus Does Heal Today! Parishioners and Visitors: Please donate at the replica in the foyer. Bereavement Support Please contact Vince MacDonald at (902) 462-4050 or by email at vincente@eastlink.ca for the dates and times of meetings at St. Vincent de Paul Parish.. Friday, Feb. 19 th & Feb. 26 th at 7:00pm at SVDP Stations of the Cross & Chaplet of Divine Mercy All are welcome to come and pray. Adult Faith Formation Tues. Sessions These video and discussion sessions are now being held twice a month, following Tuesday s 6:30pm Mass in the Grace Room. This month the sessions will be held on February 16 th & 23 rd. Everyone is welcome! NEXT Country Time Show Sun., Mar. 6 th 2-4pm Admission Fee - $7.00 per person. All proceeds will now go towards the ROOF FUND! Soup and Sandwich Sun., Mar. 6 th The Knights of Columbus will host a Soup and Sandwich lunch on the Mar. 6 th from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the Stewardship Centre. Cost is $5.00. Also included is a drink (coffee, tea or pop). This is a new effort to help parishioners who would like to stay for the Country Time concert or just to have lunch with friends. This event is limited to 50 people. Thank you for your continued support.
Family & Youth Corner Religious Education Feb. 14th 6:00-7:30pm Parent Formation on the Mass - All Parents are encouraged to attend this video series and discussion meeting weekly while evening classes are in progress. Feb. 20th 4:00-10:00pm Confirmation Retreat Grade 9 s Sacramental Preparation- Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation require a minimum of 2 years preparation in a catechetical program. Grade 3 students receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. Students in grade 9 receive Confirmation. Confirmation Formation begins in Grade 7. The Sacramental team which includes the candidate, parents/guardians, Father Darek and the catechists will determine student readiness with receiving the Sacraments. If you are new to St. Vincent de Paul, and your child has participated in a catechetical program at another Parish, please bring a letter from that Parish outlining your child s involvement. Confirmation requires a minimum of 2 year preparation, Grade 8 & then Grade 9 (Confirmation year) Students making the Sacrament of First Communion and Reconciliation: Families are reminded to sign-up to take the Offertory Gifts up to the altar at a Sunday Mass. The sign-up sheet is on the Religious Education bulletin board. Rosary The Rosary is said daily at noon in the parish, either in the church or the Rosary Garden, unless Mass is going on, then the Rosary will follow. All are welcome to come and pray. Sale Price on Truffles! Now discounted to $2.00 for 6 Truffles, They come in Chocolate Cocoa, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Grand Marnier with pecans get yours after Mass in the foyer. Parish Variety Show It s time to have a Parish Variety Show, in support of the roof fund of course. And we would love to have our parish members who have a God Given Talent to step up and support the Parish Variety Show. We have tentatively scheduled Sunday night, April 17, from 7:00 to 9:00pm, in the Church, as our performance date and venue. Ticket prices have yet to be determined. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, act, duet, do comedy, or even have a family act, than you are invited to sign up. See Dave Stockall for a Variety Show form. Don t be shy. Join the show. Have some fun, and support the roof fund in the process. Saints in Progress Youth Group Mondays from 7-9pm All youth grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Any questions, please contact Monique MacKenzie 434-4576 or moniquemackenzie777@gmail.com Question Corner for Kids and Youth! Open to All Youth and Children in Grade 12 or lower. If you want a treat after Mass today, then go to the person in the foyer and answer the following question: What Saint has his feast day on February 14th, and what is he the patron saint of? Lenten Reconciliation Services Dartmouth St. Peter s Parish on Maple St. Friday, February 26 th at 7:00 pm & February 27 th an evening of reflection/scripture/testimony/hymnody. All present will be given a prepared examination of conscience upon leaving. (No confessions on Friday Evening) Saturday, February 27 th 9:30 am a more formal time of prayer and reading of the exam followed by the opportunity for confessions until at least 11:00am. St. Vincent de Paul Parish on Flying Cloud Dr. Friday, March 11 th at 6:30pm Reflective Way of the Cross (examination of conscience) followed by Confession St. Clement s Parish on Gaston Rd. Friday, March 18 th at 6:30pm Way of the Cross, followed by Mass at 7pm, and then Confession at 7:30pm Please remember your Envelope Number We thank all our parishioners for all your contributions to our parish. This is a reminder to make sure your name and envelop number and the amount is on all donations so we can give you credit on your tax receipt. If you want to remain anonymous, when donating, that is fine and we respect that, but if you want ALL your donations to be added to your tax receipt, we need you name and number on your donation envelopes. Mooseheads Game Mar. 11 th Skybox Tickets for 10 people Tickets are on sale after Mass or through the office for $5.00 each. Draw is Mar. 7 th All in Support of our Roof.
Meetings This Week Monday February 15 th Holiday 7:00-9:00pm Saint in Progress Youth Group Tuesday February 16 th 9:00am Mass 7:00-9:00pm Pastoral Council Meeting 7:15-9:30pm Adult Faith Formation Wednesday February 17 th 12:00 9:00pm Mass and Adoration 1:00-2:30pm Roof Fundraising Committee/Chase the Ace 1:00-4:00 Quilting Club 7:00-9:00pm Bridge Lessons 7:30-9:30pm Choir Practice (11:15am Mass) Thursday February 18 th 1:00-4:00pm Seniors Painting 7:30-9:00 Choir Practice (4:00pm Mass) 7:30pm Bread of Life Prayer Group Friday February 19 th 9:00-10:00am Mass 1:00-4:00pm CWL Games 7:00pm Stations of the Cross and Chaplet Diving Mercy 7:00-9:30 John Paull 11 Prayer Group Saturday February 20 th 9:00-10:00am Mass 9:00-3:00pm Ministry Retreat 5:00-7:00 Chase the Ace Sunday February 21 st 10:00am Religious Education Preschool to Grade 6 11:15-2:30pm RCIA 6:00pm Religious Education Grades 7-9 6:00-7:30 Faith Formation on the Mass Please see the bulletin board in the hallway for the calendars of Year of Mercy and 40acts Challenge. Simple generous daily acts during Lent. Monday Reach out to someone and let them know why you are so thankful for them. Tuesday Give away one of your favorite things. Give it to someone you know will appreciate it. Example a scarf or book Wednesday Next time you go out be punctual. Thursday Seek out someone whose ethnicity/culture/religion is different from yours and make a point to build bridges with them. Friday Are there any jobs you could do for someone else today? Saturday Write a short and sweet note to a family member or friend and let them know how amazing and appreciated they are. Sunday Commit to dropping some plastic from your life use a decent reusable version instead. Chase The Ace Continues Feb. 20 th In Support of a New Roof Come out and play Chase the Ace every Saturday afternoon immediately following the 4:00 Mass from 5:00 to 7:00 in the Stewardship Centre. There are games to play, music to listen to, and many of your friends are there to socialize with. The canteen is open, and has added Hamburgers and Fries to their menu. If you had the winning ticket last night, and you drew the Ace of Spades, The jackpot is worth over $1,700.00.Chase the Ace has deposited over $2900.00 so far, for the roof fund, after 8 games played. So, Come out and enjoy some time with your friends at Chase the Ace, and support the roof fund in the process. Ticket purchasers and holders must be at least 19 years of age or older. Rediscover the Awe and Wonder of the Mass This Adult video series with discussion continues Sun. Feb. 14 th 6-7:30pm. All Parishioners are welcome to join with the Religious Ed. Parents for this Video Series and Discussion until Mar. 6 th, and then Apr. 3 rd Apr. 24 th. Come find out how God can speak to you in the Mass. Fr. Dariusz (Darek) will be leading the discussions weekly. All parishioners are invited. 12 Steps with Christ Do you have a family member or know a friend that is suffering under an addiction? For more information, please contact Fr. Darek or Brian Peddigrew 225-0777 or email catholic12stepswithchrist@gmail.com.
Please join other parishioners for the 2016 Lenten Series Videos which will take place on the following dates. February 24, March 2 nd and 9 th in our Stewardship Center. The videos will be by John Stevens on Mission, Fr. Rob Arsenault on Community and Aurea Sadi on Formation. The Lenten Series will also once again allow parishioners to complete Discernment Surveys to assist our Pastor and Planning Team in establishing plans for the future mission of Saint Vincent de Paul. Sessions will be held on these Wednesday evenings commencing at 7:00 PM. (Immediately following Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which will end with Rosary @ 6:15 PM and Benediction @ 6:45PM.) Further information will be available on our Parish website. Please mark the time in your calendars remembering that our Pastor only ask us to do three(3) things as members of SVDP. LOVE, PRAY and PARTICIPATE! Formation: Make disciples! Form Leaders! Call Servants! The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ Ephesians 4.11-12 The work of ministry, the building up of the Body of Christ, is the task of all baptized Catholics. This task requires training; training that helps us to know, own, and share the faith that we proclaim. The term formation describes this type of growth or maturation of our faith. Archbishop Mancini has made formation a key theme in the revitalization of our local Church and he needs your support. Together we can provide the means necessary to equip the saints (us!) in the Church of Halifax-Yarmouth. This year, on the weekend of February 27-28, 2016, Archbishop Anthony Mancini invites you to make a donation to support formation. Information about this collection will be mailed out and available at parishes in the coming weeks. Please prayerfully consider making a gift that will help us make disciples, form leaders and call servants! Thank you for your generosity!for more information contact Cathy Driscoll-Cainen at (902) 429-9800 ext 308 or email:cdriscoll@halifaxyarmouth.org Steubenville Atlantic Youth Conference July 8 th -10 th 2016 Registrations are now open for Youth Grades 8-12 Contact Jocelyn in FFFO at 902 435-2500 Ext. 3 if you want your youth to attend. http://www.halifaxyarmouth.org/index.php/archdiocesan-offices/pastoral-lifenew-evangelization/steubenville-atlantic