Saturday August 30th - 5:00 pm...Late Phonse Delaney
Sunday, August 31st - 11:00 a.m...For all our parishioners
Sunday, August 31st - 5:00 p.m...Late Marguerite Whelan

Monday, September 1st - 9:30 am...Late Paul Hamilton
Tuesday, September 2nd - 9:30 am...Late Jean Daniels

Wednesday September 3th - 9:30 am...Late Thomas Quigley
Thursday, September 4th - 9:30 am...Late Joe Gregory
Friday September 5th -9:30 am...Ints for Maxine Murphy
Saturday September 6th - 5:00 pm...Late Charlie Renouf



VOLUNTEER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT NL HEALTH SERVICES:

Is looking to recruit volunteers for a variety of different programs and sites.
There are three facilities: Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook Long Term Care and Western Long Term Care.

The programs include Palliative Care Unit, Recreation, Friendly visiting, Cancer Treatment unit, Gift Shops, Greeters Desk, Spiritual Care, Music/ Entertainment.

If interested, call Angela Fisher 709-784-5369 or angela.fisher@nlhealthservice s .ca.

YOUTH GROUP FUNRAISER:

Please consider dropping off your recyclables at Scotia Recycling under account 709-330-5347 to support our youth. Please email cbcatholicyouth@gmail.com.

UPDATE ON DONATION OPTIONS:
The parish finance council would like to inform parishioner that following a year-long trial, the tiptap donation service will be discontinued, as it was no the best fit for our needs.  We appreciate your ongoing generosity and would like to remind everyone of the available donation methods:
..Cash donation envelopes (available at the office.
..Email transfers to info.hrp@nl.rogers.com
..automatic withdrawals (forms to set-up available at parish office)
..In person contributions by cash or cheque during office hours, 9- 12 until August 31st.
Thank you for supporting the parish, your contributions continue to make a meaningful impact.

FAMILY CATECHETICS:
Registration is open and ongoing. Schedules and registration sheets can be found at the entrances to the parish or at the parish office.
Family Catechetics is an ongoing Faith formation program for families helping form students into prayerful, committed Christians who give witness to the Faith through active participation in the life and the mission of the Church. With their families, students learn about many areas of their Faith and are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Our program runs from Kindergarten to year 6 in addition to the two years of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Please contact angiedolomount@gmail.com or 709-631-4543 with any question.

FAMILY CATECHETICS, ALTERNATE PROGRAMMING:

This year, we are pleased to offer for children with
diverse needs. Our first session will be for parents only, as we aim to learn more about the specific needs present and how to best tailor future activities to support our children. The first session will be held in the lower level of the Cathedral, September 25, at 7 pm. Location of future sessions are to be determined with flexibility to best accommodate the needs of participation families.

FAMILY CATECHETICS ORIENTATION & REGISTRATION:

All new AND returning parents/guardians with children or youth in the catechetics program are asked to attend the orientation and registration session on Sept 10 at 7 pm in lower level of the Cathedral. Bishop Bart and our catechist will be present to speak about the program and answer any questions. If you’re unable to attend, please contact a ngie.dolomount@gmail.com or the parish office in advance to register for the year.

CWL:
The book sale that was held at the Cathedral was a huge success. Thank you to all who gave books, helped out with the sale and thank you for all the donations that were received. So very grateful.

CWL:
Execuve meeing - September 15th
Regular meeting - September 18th

Both meetings will take place after mass in the lower level of the church.

ST VINCENT de PAUL:
Furniture: July activity consisted of 24 furniture deliveries, 32  furniture donations, storage cleanup, furniture repair and bagging of bedding, among other tasks. 12 mattresses, 9 box springs, 13 dressers, 7 kitchen tables, 18 kitchen chairs and various other items were distributed.

Appreciation as always to our volunteers who contributed a total of 102 hours. Special thanks to everyone who donated items.

REFLECTION:
Jesus’ teaching about, “hating father, mother, spouse and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even their life itself, “ in the Gospels. The Gospels were written in a time of great division among the Jews. This was especially true in regards tot he divinity of Jesus and if he was indeed the long-awaited “Anointed One of God” (Messiah or Christ). Many families were divided on regard to what they believed. This division was so strong, in some cases, that family members were dragging their own kin to the authorities and denouncing them as Christians. Some Christians renounced their faith in Christ under the intense pressure of their families, choosing family over their faith in Christ. Others were led to their death or lost their possessions on account of their Christian beliefs. One thing was sure, discipleship comes at a cost. A cost that many people are not willing to pay. Today, many Christians see their faith in Christ as wholly private, and may not think about having to stand up for it in such a radical and public way. The Gospel today, however, reminds us that discipleship is more than private faith, but is witnessed the way we live our lives.