Bulletins

MASS DURING THE WEEK: Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL is a privately funded school dedicated to educational excellence in a Christian environment. It is operated independently of the Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador by the Catholic School Foundation of Corner Brook Inc. For more information about the school and its mission go online to www.ihmschool.ca

MASS INTENTIONS
Although Mass is ofered for everyone, the presiding priest agrees to pray for particular intentions as requested. You may also add special intentions by letting us know in advance. Weekday Mass intentions will reschedule in the event of a funeral.

MASS INTENTIONS: * RESCHEDULED:

Saturday – September 12th – 5:00 pm – Late Percy Joyce
Sunday – September 13th – 11:00 am – All Parishioners
Sunday – September 13th – 5:00 pm – Late Geraldine & Robert Webb

Monday – September 14th – 9:30 am – Late Mark King
Tuesday – September15th – 9:30 am – Late Mary Power
Wednesday – September 16th – 9:30 am –Special Intention for Cecilia Hollett

Thursday – September 17th - 9:30 am – Late Harvey McDonald
Friday – September 18th - 9:30 am – Late Duncan Lee
Saturday – September 20th – Elizabeth Hackett

EXPOSITION TIME CHANGE FOR SEPTEMBER 11TH ONLY:

Due to the parish meeting scheduled on Friday,
September 11th, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the Cathedral will be moved to 5:30 p.m. with Benediction at 6:30 p.m. Exposition will resume at its regular time on September 18th.

CATHEDRAL RENOVATION MEETING:

The Cathedral parish is hosting an information meeting for all parishioners to further clarify and address concerns, ideas and questions in response to the proposed renovations to the Cathedral (as detailed in the written proposal attached to August 30th bulletin, with extra copies available in the Cathedral) on Friday, September 11th, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

BLESSING OF BACKPACKS:

Prior to the ﬁnal blessing at the weekend Masses of September 12-13, all those who are returning to classes this month, from kindergarten to post-secondary, are invited to come forward with their backpacks to have them blessed, so that students of all ages may remember that God walks with them as they follow their academic path this year.

BAPTISM PREPARATION:

Will be on Monday, September 14th at 6 pm at the Cathedral for parents and Godparents. Please call the Cathedral Ofice at 709-634-5161 to register.

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL:

General meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15 at 1:30 pm at the Cathedral. Members are asked to make every efort to attend as there are a number of topics on the agenda to discuss. We welcome anyone interested in ﬁnding out about SSVP to come along to the meeting.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BISHOP O’REILLY ASSEMBLY 0624:

Will meet at All Hallows on Wednesday, September 16th at 7:45 pm. Could Sir Knights please try to attend.

BISHOP’S UPDATE FOR THE PARISHES:

Among the ﬁve diocesan conversations that are beginning this Fall, the Family Life Diocesan Committee will look at how the diocese and parishes are connecting, listening and ministering to families as well as how we are providing the necessary support for those preparing for marriage, seeking marriage enrichment, dealing with speciﬁc struggles or with marriage break up. Conversations will also focus on providing pastoral support to parents and grandparents, so as to enable them to share the faith with their children, grandchildren, youth and young adults. Parish family nights, diocesan family camps and regional events that promote faith in families may be some of the ministries under consideration.

Though all Catholic dioceses function independently, they are bound together by a common faith, their unity with Rome, liturgical norms and ways and means of operating set out in Cannon Law. In order to foster unity between dioceses and within particular regions, bishops come together in order to collaborate on common concerns and ministries. In early September and early April, the bishops of Canada come together in Halifax for two days. In late September, the bishops of Canada come together in Montreal for two days. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops also has a small staf to work on common issues ranging from the Ofices of Faith Formation,
Family Life and Liturgy, to the ofices of ecumenical relations, indigenous ministry and communications with the government. Though, in the day to day running of things, the Church follows the rule of subsidiary: a decentralized model” (i.e. enabling the person/family/parish/diocese in what is in their capacity to do), there are certain things that no single person/family/diocese could do along. By
contributing to the collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada, each person gives what they can to help support the work, ministry and collaboration that needs to take place on the regional level.

FAMILY CATECHETICS REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Registration is now open for the 2026/2027 Catechetical Year, students register with their grade level at school (e.g. Year 4 is Grade 4). Families may register at the ﬁrst class or in advance by contacting Angie or the parish office.

Registration forms will be available at all entrances of the church. Catechetical sessions will take place during the ﬁrst week of each month. For September only, sessions will take place during the third week. In the event of a cancellation (for example, due to weather), the session will be moved to the second week of the month. Cancellations and schedule changes will be communicated to all registered families. The registration fee will be the cost of the required textbook which can be paid in person or by e-transfer to i nfo.hrp@nl.rogers.com.

Year 1–6: $46.54, Conﬁrmation Year 1: $39.99, and Conﬁrmation Year 2: $35.14. A parent or guardian is required to stay for the duration of all sessions.

Fall Dates:
Kindergarten:

Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. — Sept 22, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 8

Year 1:

Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. — Sept 23, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 9
Year 2:

Monday at 6:00 p.m. — Sept 21, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7
Year 3:

Thursday at 6:00 p.m. — Sept 24, Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 10
Year 4:

Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. — Sept 23, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 9
Year 5:

Sunday at 6:10 p.m. — Sept 20, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6
Year 6:

Monday at 7:00 p.m. — Sept 21, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7
Conﬁrmation Year 1:

Thursday at 7:00 p.m. — Sept 24, Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 10
Conﬁrmation Year 2:

Sunday at 7:10 p.m. — Sept 20, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6

Family Catechetics is an ongoing Faith formation program for families that helps form students into
prayerful, committed Christians who give witness to the Faith of the Church. With their families, students learn about many areas of their Faith. Sacramental formation is included throughout the journey for those who have not yet received 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. Contact a ngie.dolomount@gmail.com or 709-631-4543 (text/call) with any questions.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL:

Is a privately funded school dedicated to educational excellence in a Christian environment. It is operated independently of the Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador by the Catholic School Foundation for Corner Brook inc. For information about the school and its mission go online at w ww.ihmsc