Our next evening of faith, food and fun is Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 pm, held at All Hallows (please note the location for this month). Use the side entrance when you arrive. We look forward to seeing you there. Bring a friend!
BAPTISM PREPARATION:
Will be held on Monday, June 23rd at 6:30 pm in the main level of the Cathedral. If you wish to register your child for Baptism, l the office at 709-634-5161.
NEW OFFICE SUMMER HOURS:
The Parish Office hours for the months of July and August will be 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
CEMETARY MASSES:
Mt. Patricia Cemetery will be on Wednesday July 23th at 7:00 pm.
Townsite Cemetery Mass will be Thursday July 24th at 7:00 pm. In the event of rain the masses will move to the Cathedral.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION/PILGRIMAGE
TRANSPORTATION:
The parish is exploring the possibility of a chartered bus service for parishioners attending the Feast of the Assumption Mass and Pilgrimage at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Aguathuna, Port au Port West, on Friday, August 15. This annual mass takes place at the heritage church and complex, celebrating its 100th anniversary. The pilgrimage cross will be transported from the Cathedral providing parishioners with a pilgrimage site to visit. Reconciliation will be available before the mass. Those interested in shared fee bus service should contact the parish office at 709-634-5161 or i nfo.hrp@nl.rogers.com by Friday, June 13th.
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 a ngela.fisher@nlhealthservices.ca
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING: April 16th, 2025:
Council Membership - No new members; 1-2 spots remain open.
Ministries Fair Planning - Sub- committee to begin planning in June for the September 2025 event.
Jubilee Pilgrimage - Proposed trip to Our Lady of Mercy in Port au Port on August 15, for the Feast of the Assumption Mass. The jubilee cross will be transported, with confessions offered before mass. A shared bus is being considered.
Cemetery Updates - Cemetery masses scheduled for July 23 (Mount Patricia) and July 24 (Townsite) Precessions planned.
New policy enacted by Mount Patricia Cemetery regarding plastic flowers effective October 2026; only fresh flowers permitted. Policy details available online on the cemetery website - www.mountpatriciacemetery.com
Finance Council - Hiring new custodian; interviews scheduled soon. Next meeting on June 16 to focus on capital repairs, including electrical upgrades.
Parishioners concerned about Cathedral temperature due to boiler shutdown; updates will be communicated in bulletin.
NET Canada Ministry Event - Plans for youth outreach event from October 17-20, 2025, in Corner Brook. Details still be finalized.
FAMILY CATECHETICS:
Sessions for the 2024-2025 year have concluded. Schedules for the upcoming year will be posted later this summer, as we prepare to start back up in the first week of September. If you have any scheduling concerns or special requests, please reach out in advance. Great work this year, everyone.
WEEKLY EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Fridays at 7:00 p.m
4 YOUTH:
Today, is the feast of the Pentecost, which marks the end of the Easter Season. On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and gave them the courage and the abilities needed to preach the Gospel of Jesus and to baptize those who believed. On that first Pentecost Sunday, “about three thousand were added” (Acts 2:41). These people went on to share their new faith in Christ with others. That is why this feast is often referred to as the birthday of the Catholic Church. On this day, the Apostles, were granted the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which helped them to fulfill their mission to preach the Gospel to all nations. Those gifts-which we receive in the sacrament of Confirmation - also help us to live a Christian life. To find out more about “Pentecost in 2 minutes” on YouTube.
CHANGES DEALING WITH THE JUBILEE CROSS: Afterreviewing the placement and purpose of the Jubilee Cross, the Liturgy Committee decided to move the Jubilee Cross to it’s new location to provide a better opportunity for private prayer, reflection and adoration. The kneeler and jubilee prayer are provided for parishioners and pilgrims to spend a quiet moment before the cross during the rest of the year. For those who feel so inclined, it is appropriate to bow before the cross.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL ACTIVITY REPORT:
Furniture: From May 1-31, we made 30 furniture deliveries and picked up 44 furniture donations, 14 mattresses, 11 box springs, 10 dressers, 4 kitchen tables and 20 kitchen chairs were distributed among many other items. Of the 30 deliveries, 21 were to households of New Canadians, including those from India, the Philippines, Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, Ghana and Vietnam. Storage cleanup, furniture repair, bagging of bedding and other tasks were also completed during the month. Thanks to our volunteers who contributed a total of 112 hours.
MARY’S KITCHEN:
During May, an average of 24 people per week were served a variety of meals. Appreciation goes out to everyone from All Hallows who helped out. Total volunteer hours were 128 for the month. Please note that for July and August, barbeques will be held each Friday and the kitchen hours will change to 12:00-1:30 pm.
NOTICE OF THANKS:
The Food Bank Network of the Bay of Islands Ministerial Association Inc. Feeding the needy in our area would not be possible without the continued support of the community. We offer our
sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported our Spring into Action food drive. Your much needed assistance will enable The Food Bank Network to help needy families during the summer months. We had a successful drive and we continue to rely on your finan l contributions and food donations.
