Saturday – September26th – 5:00 pm – Late Thomas Lasaga
Sunday – September 27th – 11:00 am – All Parishioners
Sunday – September 27th – 5:00 pm – Late Robert (Robby) Bennett

Monday – September 28th – 9:30 am – Late Peter Lee
Tuesday – September 29th – 9:30 am – Late Rosalind McCarthy

Wednesday – September 30th – 9:30 am –Late Paul Quilty

Thursday – October 1st - 9:30 am – Late Rob Fitzpatrick
Friday – October 2nd-9:30 am– Deceased members of the Bromley & Carroll families

 Saturday - October 3rd – Jack Lee




OFFICE CLOSURE:

The Parish ofice will be closed on Wednesday, September 30th in Observance of National Truth and Reconciliation.

DIOCESAN MOVE:

Due to the limited space in our new location, the Diocesan Pastoral Centre is looking for a new home for many of its library books. If you are interested in religious books, we encourage you to come and visit us at 469 Curling St during the hours of 9:30 am to noon and from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday, from September

28th to October 9th to see if any of our many titles appeal to you.




ROSARY IN OCTOBER:

The Knights of Columbus are inviting everyone to participate in this great prayer during the month of October. It will be at our Cathedral Church on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. This will be in the new form for public recitation as presented by St Pope John Paull II.  With the sign of peace at the end, it takes on the form of a little liturgy complete with scripture, prayer chants and action! Do come and joins us on these Thursday evenings, earmarked for renewal in our understanding of the mystery of Faith!

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL: POOR BOX COLLECTION:

Will resume during next weekend’s Masses of September 26-27. SSVP members will be at the exits after each Mass to accept your donation. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity and support.

SACRED HEART BINGO:

Will be held at Sacred Heart School on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 pm. The doors will open at 1:00 pm. This is a scent free environment. All are welcome.

ST THERESE OF LISIEUX:

Thursday, October 1st is the Feast Day of St Therese de Lisieux, the Little Flower, a patron saint of our diocese. A special Mass will be ofered at the Cathedral at 7:00 pm to accommodate those who are working during the day. Morning Mass at 9:30 am will go ahead as usual.

BAPTISM PREPARATION:

Will be on Monday, October 19th at 6 pm at the Cathedral for parents and Godparents. Please call the Cathedral Ofice at 709-634-5161 to register.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE:

As a sign of gratitude for all that God has given us, we are inviting all parishioners to consider bring one or more non-perishable food items to our Thanksgiving Weekend Masses – October 10-11 – for the Bay of Islands Food Bank. These items will be brought to the front of the Church as a sign of our thanksgiving. While all donations are gratefully accepted and much appreciated, the focus item for the month of October is canned vegetables.

BISHOP’S UPDATE TO THE PARISH:

Due to the potential of securing a large one-time grant, renovations are being planned for our Cathedral Church. The renovations will reduce the present seating capacity from 800 to just over 400 per Mass, and will provide a generous space, at the back of the Church, for pastoral ministry of all kinds, including family ministry, evangelization ministry, parish and diocesan workshops and conferences (both in-person and virtual), gathering and reception space before and after parish and diocesan celebrations, providing a fuller presence to the larger community and the wider diocese. This space will continue to remain sacred, dedicated to the mission of Christ and the coming together of the people of God. It’s proximity to the Christ’s Divine Presence in the  Eucharist, will be a constant reminder that the mission of the Church brings all people closer to Christ and that He is the source and summit of all that we are called to do. The space will be created, mainly with glass, to preserve the integrity of the
Cathedral’s unique architecture and will provide generous glass doors and windows to retain the overall visual beauty of the Cathedral intact. By renovating our present space, the parish and diocese are using the existing space, that has largely sat unused (we average around 150 people per Mass), while providing a pastoral space that is much needed if the Church wants to live up to its vibrant, viable and missionary calling. The overall project is presently in the planning stages.

FAMILY CATECHETICS REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Family Catechetics is an ongoing Faith Formation program for families that helps form students n to 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. Specific dates and more information can be found on the bulletin
boards.

PARISH REGISTRATION:

New to the Parish? Moved and forgot to update your contact information? Didn’t Know that the parish was trying to update the parish contact list? Good News! There’s still time to get your correct info to the Parish Ofice! Paper Copies are still available at the two entrances of the parking lot – just fill them in and drop them in the collection basket. The QR code is also still available for those who wish to register digitally. If you know of anyone who is unable to get to church for a form, please take one for them and then bring it back. Having the correct information is important so that all parishioners can be contacted with important information. Your cooperation and n this important initiative is very much appreciated.

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