|
|
|
|
Home | Stations of the Cross | Inside Our Church | Stained Glass Windows | Directions to find Us | Calendar of Events | Bulletins |
337 Pleasant Street Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Parish Priest: Rev. Jim Richards
22 March 2009 Fourth
Sunday of Lent
Weekly Mass Schedule:
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. If you wish to contact us please e-mail immaculate.church@sympatico.ca
Confessions:
Last Monday of each month
at 6:30 pm.
Weddings: 6 months
notice and a marriage course.
Baptisms: 2 weeks
notice.
Choir: Those wishing
to join our choir may speak to our Choir Director, Mrs. Rhonda Ashby, or
simply come and lend your voice and rejoice with us.
Bulletin Notices: To have your notices
included in the bulletin, please leave a message at the parish office (466-5912) or email to:
immaculate.church@sympatico.ca
(please note change in address)
The 4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) The readings for this day show some
stark contrasts punishment and redemption, life and death.
Though the Israelites were unfaithful to the covenant, God promises a
helper in the person of Cyrus, King of Persia.
Paul reminds us that we are given the promise of new life, not
because we have done so well, but because of the gracious love of God.
But on this Sunday of rejoicing, the words of Jesus say it most
clearly God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son
As we prepare to celebrate the sacrament of penance, these readings
offer an examination of conscience:
In what ways do we exile ourselves from God by forgetting him?
In what ways do we prefer darkness to light?
Do we really believe that God came into the world in Jesus not to
condemn, but to love?
On
Wednesday March 25th, we celebrate the Solemnity of the
Annunciation of the Lord.
Mass at Noon at St.
Peters
F.O.O.D.
- The list for F.O.O.D. (Feed Others of Dartmouth) for March has been posted
at the entrance to the church. For
this month only we are asking for the food donations to
be at the Church hall by 6pm on
Thursday, March 26th. We will come together to prepare
the meals on Friday evening March 27th at 6 pm. If you are able
to assist, please meet us at the church hall at that time.
Decoration of the Church will take
place following the 7pm Mass this Monday, March 23rd.
As you can appreciate we will need several pairs of helping hands
to lighten the load of covering all the statues and crucifixes, etc.
Please!! Come and
help us!! Parishioners are
invited to donate flowers in memory of loved ones
Stations
of the Cross are prayed each Friday evening during
Lent at 6:30 pm. You are encouraged to make this part of your Lenten
devotions. The Way of the Cross is an ancient prayer form in our church, and
this provides an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice, suffering and
success of so many of our brothers and sisters who journey with Jesus.
On
Receiving Holy Communion
The tradition in our parishes is to offer Holy Communion, the Body and Blood
of Christ, under both forms; that is, Bread and Wine.
It is certainly the fuller sign and follows what Jesus invited his
disciples to do at the Last Supper.
As in the vast majority of parishes in this part of the world, we do
so standing and coming in lines to the ministers of Communion.
The faithful have the option of receiving the Body of Christ in the
hand or on the tongue.
There has
been some concern regarding hygiene in the ministering of Holy Communion.
There is no perfect method to assure that all situations are
germ-free. Some people believe
that even the exchange of peace is a germ spreader.
We have no intention of stopping this important gesture of greeting
those close to us as it is an integral part of the celebration of mass.
However, if one has a cold or flu symptoms, then it would be
appropriate to not hake hands with others but gesture by word or a simple
bow. As well, ministers of
Communion would refrain from exercising this ministry if they had similar
symptoms. The celebration of mass is a communal gathering and therefore we
are going to be in contact with one another.
If we all take normal precautions without getting overly obsessed
about spreading bacteria, this seems to be the best we can do.
Walk in the Footsteps of St. Paul
Sister Cecelia will lead a discussion on St. Pauls letters:
Colossians this Tuesday March 24th
at 7pm in St. Peters school gym. Remember to bring your bible.
BENNIE
AND THE JETS: the NEW exodus,
St.
Peters drama group presents the musical featuring classis music by Elton
John. A cast of 35 brings the
Exodus story to life and promises to be both thought provoking and
entertaining. Developed by Greg
Becigneul, and directed by Tracy Giffin.
March 25-26-27, at St. Peters Church, 10 Maple St, Dartmouth.
Showtime 7:30. Tickets
($12 and $15) available at the door or at St. Peters Parish Office during
regular office hours. Come and
see if everyone makes it to the Promise Land.
Marriage
Preparation Program
to be held at St. Peters Parish, April 17th and 18th
. Please call their office @
466-6183 to register or for further information.
Guatemala
Orphanage Mission
will be having an uplifting Gospel Concert on April 4th at Saint
Peters Parish at 7 pm. The concert will feature Dutch Robinson and many
local gospel groups and choirs. There is no admission to this joyful event,
free will offerings will be gratefully accepted and all proceeds will go
directly to Orphans Resources International whom we will be staying and
working with in Guatemala. We are still accepting any donations which may be
placed in the box provided at the back of the church. Thank you so much for
your ongoing support.
Important Upcoming Dates to keep in Mind
March 30th
Celebration of Reconciliation at 7pm here at Immaculate Conception
March 31st Celebration of
Reconciliation at 7pm at St. Peters (Confessions follow noon mass until
2pm)
April 8th
Chrism Mass at the Basilica 7 pm April
11th Easter Vigil at 8 pm
April 9th
Holy Thursday Mass at 7pm
April 12th
Easter Sunday Mass at 10am
April 10th
Good Friday Service at 3 pm
|
Printable Version
Back Issues 03/22/2009 03/15/2009 03/08/2009 03/01/2009 02/22/2009 02/15/2009 02/08/2009 02/01/2009 01/25/2009 01/18/2009 01/11/2009 01/04/2009 Christmas 12/14/2008 12/07/2008 11/30/2008 11/23/2008 11/16/2008 11/09/2008 11/02/2008 10/26/2008 10/19/2008 10/05/2008 09/28/2008 09/21/2008 09/14/2008 09/07/2008 08/31/2008 08/03/2008 06/29/2008 06/22/2008 06/15/2008 06/08/2008 06/01/2008 05/25/2008 05/18/2008 05/11/2008 05/04/2008 04/20/2008 04/13/2008 03/30/2008 03/23/2008 03/16/2008 03/09/2008 02/24/2008 02/17/2008 02/10/2008 02/03/2008 01/20/2008 01/13/2008 01/06/2008 |
|
Copyright 2009 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church |