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Immaculate Conception Parish P. O. Box 299 Harbour Grace, NL AOA 2MO August 9, 2015 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: Today, Jesus challenges his listeners to be open to the gift of faith that will enable them to appreciate the Eucharistic Mystery and explains further what this faith implies. Jesus is the revelation of the Father – he has truly ‘come from God’ and ‘has seen the Father’. Those who live by the faith Jesus is offering ‘hear the teaching of the Father and learn from it’. This faith also recognizes that all the promises that sustained Israel’s faith are being fulfilled in Jesus, “the living bread that came down from heaven”. Jesus concludes his teaching today with the words “Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh”. We hear these climactic words echoed by Jesus during the Institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper and by the Priest during the Consecration at each Mass: “Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my Body, which will be given up for you”. Let us give thanks to God this week for the gift of faith and the gift of the Eucharist. Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 2:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. Phone 596-6182 Fax 596-6185 St. Vincent de Paul Society: 596-6240 (Collection taken second Sunday of each month). ************************************************************************ Baptism: A Baptism Course is required before baptism will take place. Please see note in the bulletin. Marriage Preparation: The Diocese of Grand Falls requires (1) Six months notice be given prior to marriage. (2) The couple to follow a Marriage preparation course which is approved by the Diocese. Wedding Music: Please note that the Diocesean policy is that secular music, with or without lyrics, is not permitted during liturgical celebrations. You can google wedding music for Catholic music and gain an idea of such appropriate music. Assistance is available from the parish in making your selections. All selections to be approved by the pastor. God Bless you as you plan your important celebration. SCHEDULE FOR August 10 -16, 2015 Liturgy Schedule Location Intentions . Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Chapel Pat Fleming, Mary O. Hearn & Margaret Hickey Fri. 10:00 a.m. Chapel Mary C. Haire, Sheila Dunphy & Charles Dennis Sutton Sat. 5:00 p.m. R.H. Cornelius & Agnes Lane and Bernadette McCormick Sun. 10:30 a.m. R.H. Our parish family and Terry & Harry Gregory

MINISTRIES SCHEDULE August 15 & 16, 2015 EUCHARIST READERS OFFERTORY SACRISTANS Saturday 5:00 p.m. Bill Jordan(B) Sue Jordan Rosemarie Pike & Sue Jordan Dave Murphy Ann Marie Lane Patsy Bray Bernice Hearn Collectors Gerald Ryan, Donna Sullvian, Jerome Brazil, Ron Delaney Sunday 10:30 a.m. Reg O’Neill (B) Dawn Butt Gerard & Dawn Gregory Joan Short Francis Sullivan Pat Collins Maureen Callahan Collectors Brain Delahunty, Bill Dobbin, Angela Doyle, Joe Doyle

Monitors for Tuesday Aug. 10th. @ 10:30 a.m. Joan Cleary & Marg Fleming Monitors for Monday Aug. 17th. @ 10:30 a.m. Helen Coady & Gerard Gregory

Welcome to Ava Elizabeth Williment daughter of Gary & Susan baptized on August 2, 2015.

Condolences to the family and friends of Bernadette McCormick who died on August 1, 2015. May she Rest in Peace. Amen.

Weekly Cleaners for August - Paula O’Neill, Helen White, Marie Sullivan, Agnes Hunt Church Cleaning – A special thanks to all who have graciously volunteered to clean our church. If you haven’t picked up your schedule yet it is available in the back. The cleaning is to be performed on a weekly basis with times arranged by the team captain. Cleaning includes tidying the pews, washing, vacuuming and cleaning the bathroom.

Collection Aug. 2nd. : Loose $113.90 Envelope $1564.00 Lady Day $260.00 Cemetery $20.00 Initial $5.00 Visitor $5.00 Total $1967.90

Children’s Liturgy will be held during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 30th.

Knight of Columbus Dalton Council No. 1448 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 10th. 8:00 p.m. at Council Chambers. All members are encouraged to attend.

Garden Party Collection: The Parish will again this year be having a Garden Party Collection instead of an actual Garden Party. You will find a Garden Party Envelope in your bulletin of August 9th. or pick up one at the back of the Church. As this is an important fundraiser for the Parish you are all asked to give generously. Please return your donation in the envelope provided during any mass in August. If you do not pick up an envelope you many use a plain envelope with your name, envelope number and Garden Party Collection written on the front of the envelope. Thank you for your generosity.

Kevin Collins “Up Close And Personal” Performance Date : Sunday September 13th. Showtime 7:00 p.m. Place St. Joseph’s Church, Riverhead. Tickets (are limited) $20.00 each. To book your ticket please contact – Joyce 596-6182, Dave 786-4450,Alice 596-2160 Jean 595-3258, Joan 596-3944 or Angela 596-3830

The Bristol’s Hope Historical Society invites the general public to: An outdoor Ecumenical Church Service, Sun., Aug. 9th. 2:30 p.m. Followed by refreshments events will take place at the school house, 119 Main Road, Bristol’s Hope.

The Centre for Life invites everyone to visit http://ep-ce.ca/en/ for information on becoming involved in the consultation process on assisted suicide legislation. On February 6th, 2015 the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the ban on doctor assisted suicide .The Federal Government has appointed an expert panel to examine the Supreme Court's decision . This is a very important social issue which will affect all vulnerable members of our society. Please visit our website at www.centreforlife.ca in our resource section to link to Euthanasia Prevention Coalition for more information on euthanasia and assisted suicide. Pope Francis's Encyclical on the Environment: Throughout the Popes papacy he has made care for the environment and creation one of his principle concerns. This encyclical will be available soon. If you use the Internet it will be available there or for order from the CCCB. The ENVIRONMENT is a very important issue for all of us.

The Jesuit’s offer the following as a step by step method of prayer: -  Find a quiet place. Remember that you are in the holy presence of God.  Give thanks. Name one moment from your day for which you are grateful.  Review the day. In your imagination, retrace the steps of your day – what you did, whom you encountered, thoughts and feelings you experienced.  Talk with God. Tell God the things you feel good about and those you regret.  Look toward the day to come. Ask God to help you be your best self as you look forward to tomorrow.

The Parish has a parcel of land on the Hardpath, approximately 1.3 acres, for sale. Asking price is $29,500. Any interested party may contact David Northcott at 786-4450.

Prayer Initiative: Many studies have shown that during large sporting events there is an increase in labour exploitation and an increase in the demand for commercial sex services. The Faith Alliance to End Human Trafficking has extended an invitation to each of us to unite in prayer during the PanAm Games from July 10-25 and the ParapanAm Games from August 7-15, 2015. During the four weeks that these games are taking place, a special intercession for an end to human trafficking will be included in the Prayer of the Faithful during our Sunday Eucharistic Celebrations. Also a Prayer Calendar with prayer intentions for each day during the games is available on the tables at the entrances to the Church. Please pray for the intentions named on the Prayer Calendar.

Queen’s College – Diploma in Theology and Ministry – Weekends for 2015-2016 information pamphlets are available at the entrance of the church or at the Parish Office.

Parish Stipends: Baptism - $25.00 Weddings - $200.00 Funeral $200.00 Certificate $5.00 Mass Stipend $5.00. These stipends are set by the Diocese of Grand Falls.

Baptism will be celebrated the fourth Sunday of the month during the weekend mass. Baptism is a great source of celebration for the immediate family but also a great source of joy for the community. We welcome everyone to be an active partner in the sacrament. All are welcome. We will also have baptismal preparation in our parish, watch the bulletin fro the next date or call the office.

Sick or Shut-ins: if you would like a visit from Fr. Clem please call the office (596-6182) to arrange an appointment.

Girls, boys, women & men: the parish is hoping to expand its number of youth and adult Altar Servers. If you are interested in this important parish ministry, we would like to hear from you. Please call Aiden Moriarty 589-2694 or Parish Office 596-6182 and we will arrange a date for a workshop. Thank you for your consideration.

Please note: For the health and consideration of our parishioners and visitors who have respiratory and other health issues, please remember that we strive to keep our building sent free. Please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne and other scented beauty products. Thank you for your compassion.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH AUGUST 9, 2015 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Administrator: Rev. Clem Flaherty Phone 596-6182 Fr. Clem Cell 690-2643 Secretary: Joyce Skanes Fax 596-6185 Note : Please use the cell number for emergencies only. Thank You.

Parish Pastoral Council Members Gerard Gregory – Chair, Luke Reynolds – Vice - Chair, Mary Ann Sheehan – Secretary, Patrick McCormick, Alice Hunt, David Northcott, Pat Haire, Pauline Hunt Parish website address: immaculate -conception-parish.com email address : info@immaculate-conception -parish.com.