Fr. John MacPherson, Pastor Fr. Keith Billard, Associate Pastor Fr. Raymond Odumoku, Associate Pastor
Bulletin for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
WINDSOR Saturday 4 pm Sunday 11:45 am
KENTVI LLE Saturday 4 pm Sunday 8:30 & 11:45 am
WOLF VILLE Sunday 10 am
BERWICK Sunday 8:30 am
October 24, 2021
MIDDLETON Sunday 10:00 am BRIDGETOWN Sunday 8:30 am ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
DIGBY Saturday 6 pm WEYMOUTH Sunday 11:30 am
Vision Prayer 1st Reading
Heavenly Father, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, we the faithful of Corpus Christi Parish, ask that You bless and sanctify us as we work together to implement our Vision. We ask that You guide us as we strive to love bravely, to serve radically and to meet all whom we encounter with humility and compassion. Help us to unite joyfully and lovingly as followers of your Son, Jesus, to take His message with us wherever we go. We know that by Your grace, we can make this Vision a reality. We ask this in the name of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sun, Oct 24 Mon, Oct 25 Tue, Oct 26 Wed, Oct 27 Thu, Oct 28 Fri, Oct 29 Sat, Oct 30
JEREMIAH 31:7-9 ROMANS 8:12-17 ROMANS 8:18-25 ROMANS 8:26-30 EPHESIANS 2:19-22 ROMANS 9:1-5 ROM 11:1-2, 11-12, 25-29
Gospel
MARK 10:46-52 LUKE 13:10-17 LUKE 13:18-21 LUKE 13:22-30 LUKE 6:12-16 LUKE 14:1-6 LUKE 14:1, 7-11
T O REQUEST A MASS INTENTION OR MASS CARD C ONTACT YOUR NEAREST PARISH OFFICE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Kentville 4:00 PM Windsor 4:00 PM Digby 6:00 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 Bridgetown 8:30 AM Berwick 8:30 AM Kentville 8:30 AM Annapolis Royal 9:00 AM Middleton 10:00 AM Wolfville 10:00 AM Weymouth 11:30 AM Kentville 11:45 AM Windsor 11:45 AM MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 Online 8:30 AM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Online 8:30 AM Digby 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Online 8:30 AM Weymouth 6:30 PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 Online 8:30 AM Weymouth 6:30 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 Online 8:30 AM Digby 9:00 AM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 Kentville 4:00 PM Windsor 4:00 PM Digby 6:00 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 Bridgetown 8:30 AM Berwick 8:30 AM Kentville 8:30 AM Annapolis Royal 9:00 AM Middleton 10:00 AM Wolfville 10:00 AM Weymouth 11:30 AM Kentville 11:45 AM Windsor 11:45 AM
Armeline Guay by Kathleen Foster Dennis Herx by Joe & Ann Troke Ethel Avery by the Avery Family Sharon Gallant by Wayne Gallant Kerri Lynn Dutton by the Dutton Family Mary Alice McInnis by Wayne Barry Bernadette (Bernie) Gillis by Leah & Eric Brown John Steeves by Carolyn Gilbert Souls in Purgatory Lena & Gail by Helen Melanson Doreen McKenzie by Yolande & Family Edith Pye by Terry & Eleanor McKiel No Mass—Priests on Retreat No Mass—Priests on Retreat No Mass—Priests on Retreat No Mass—Priests on Retreat No Mass—Priests on Retreat No Mass—Priests on Retreat No Mass—Priests on Retreat No Mass—Priests on Retreat No Mass—Priests on Retreat Wally Avery by Barb & Dennis Nash Phyllis Grant by Alice Pereira Doug McClafferty by Gordon & Nancy Coakley Gladys Newton by Mona & Mel Bateman Graeme King by Dave & Paula Edward Weaver by Diane Loranger For the well being of Nic McEachern by Eric & Leah Brown Ernie Stephaniak by Don & Betty Bergoyne Souls in Purgatory Jeremie LeBlanc by his sister, Josephine & Bill Maynard Barry by Wayne Barry Deceased members of the Young Family by Paul Young
African Mass
Sunday November 7, 2021 :: 3:00 PM :: St Thomas More Parish, Dartmouth Potluck after :: bring a dish & your dancing shoes. Contact Lisa Dennis at mlcdbutterfly@yahoo.ca or message/follow us on Facebook @africancatholic for more information.
Clergy on Retreat In the coming days our clergy will take some time out from their busy ministry schedules for some focused time for prayer and reflection. This weekend the deacons of our Archdiocese will come together for a retreat. Following that all our priests, along with Archbishop Dunn, will gather for their own annual time of retreat all next week. Because of this, daily Masses at many of our parishes may be cancelled for the coming week.
May God pour out his Holy Spirit on these church leaders as they to renew their hearts and minds for the ministry and service to which Christ has called them.
Community Collection The Community Collection will take place on October 23 & 24, and November 20 & 21, Please support the pastoral initiatives of Archbishop Dunn by donating to this year’s collections. Money raised through this collection will support the Ministry of Care and Companionship that seeks to accompany those who are sick and dying and those who care for them; Infirm and Retired Priests fund; and our Mi’kmaq Communities to develop initiatives that focus on healing and reconciliation. These efforts require time, human resources and financial support and we have set a budget of $150,000 for the coming year. With your help we can achieve this goal. You can: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Sign up for Monthly Giving. Donate at www.halifaxyarmouth.org Mail in a cheque Drop your donation in the Sunday collection.
Please prayerfully consider your donation to the Community Collection.
Recently, members of Development & Peace-Caritas Canada met with Archbishop Dunn to kickstart their Fall Action campaign. The theme of the campaign is “People
and Planet First” and it aims to amplify the voices
of environmental defenders in the Global South. Canadians are called to action by signing a petition in support of federal legislation holding Canadian companies to account for their environmental practices and their human rights records in the Global South. ‘
People and Planet First Means…“a different kind of economy: one that brings life not death, one that is inclusive and not exclusive, humane and not dehumanizing, one that cares for the environment and does not despoil it.—Pope Francis “ Please, come join us in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the Global South!
Pope Francis has released a message for the XXXVI World Youth Day. His message is available online. This year the Holy Father invites dioceses to locally recognize World Youth Day, on the Solemnity of Christ the King (21 November) with the theme: “Stand up. I appoint you as a witness of what you have seen” (cf. Acts 26:16).
We are now in Phase 5. Our Archdiocese has provided Covid Guidelines and our Pastor has put in place certain guidelines for us to follow: MASKS MUST
BE WORN
There will be no entrance procession at Mass.
You are encouraged to use the hand sanitizers
Collection baskets will remain at the entrances/exits
provided at the entrance to the church
for weekly offerings. Consider making your offering
Holy Water fonts will remain empty for now
via e-transfer or PAR.
Limit washroom use as much as possible
Communion may only be received in the hand
You must stay home and participate online
Daily Mass attendance fmust follow these protocols
if you have any Covid symptoms
Social distancing is not required, but generally
Proof of vaccination is not required to attend Mass,
speaking, maintaining a safe distance around people
however everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated
you do not know is recommended to help stop the
Advance registration is not required
spread of Covid
Answering a Covid questionnaire is no longer required You can arrange Confession by appointment. Call or email your nearest Parish Office. Call your nearest Parish Office to arrange a Baptism. If you are planning on getting married at a Corpus Christi church, contact the Parish Office nearest you. To register in the next First Communion or Confirmation class, or to get more information about Children’s Faith Formation, contact
Jennifer Moore familylifeandyouth@ corpuschristins.ca
902-799-1250
Exploring becoming Catholic? Contact the Kentville Parish Office.
You can read the full text of the Archbishop’s Phase 5 Letter and review all the recommendations at the Archdiocese website.
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Jennifer Moore, our Director of Family Life and Youth, is excited to bring EMPOWER AND EMPOWERED BY THE SACRAMENTS to all the children of Corpus Christi Parish!!
Registration is open now for Empowered by the Sacraments for the 2021/22 year!
Empowered by the Sacraments is for children in Grade 3.
The Empower Program for all children will return later this year. New dates for the Sacraments will be announced. Watch for details in future bulletins.
Children will prepare together to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. Children from across the parish will meet in a series of interactive Zoom sessions as they grow in faith together. Special in-person sessions will take place throughout the year and children will receive their Sacraments in their own church communities.
REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE
Confirmation 2021 - 2022
The Confirmation program offers teens (born in 2006 and earlier), an opportunity to explore their faith in real and relevant ways as they encounter the working of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Teens from across the parish will be introduced to a variety of theme topics in a monthly Zoom meeting. Each week teens will meet in small groups, in their own faith communities, to explore and discuss these topics. Special events throughout the year will bring all teens together as they journey together. REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE
Confirmation Date
Our Confirmandi who have been journeying together since before Covid began will be confirmed by Archbishop Dunn on November 17, 2021 at 7 pm at Corpus Christi St. Joseph Kentville. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they prepare to be fully received into the Church as they are confirmed.
New Confirmation Class So far our new Confirmation Class has 22 young people registered from all across the Parish. Please add these young people to your prayers. Registration is still open.
Little Church takes place during the Liturgy of the
familylifeandyouth@corpuschristins.ca
902-799-1250
Word at Sunday Mass. Children who are not yet of First Communion age take part in an age-appropriate reflection on the Gospel. Right now, we are seeking leaders so that Little Church can return. If you enjoy reading and engaging with children, why not consider becoming a Little Church leader and spend some time with our youngest disciples one or two Sundays per month? That is all it takes to help with this important part of their faith formation. Support and training is provided. Contact Jennifer Moore if you are interested. She can answer any questions you may have.
Confirmation Leaders and helpers are needed in Kentville, Berwick, Windsor and Digby to support our 22 Confirmation Candidates. . Leaders will be supported and will be part of a faithful Corpus Christi team dedicated to ensuring Candidates are prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact Jennifer Moore for information on how you can be part of this dedicated team.
Be an Empowered Leader or Lend your Support ! We need people like you! There are many ways to share your time, gifts and talents with the families, children and youth in your faith community. • program leader or helper • Greeter • hospitality • resource and supply (busy bag) coordinator
• community liaison • bible story reader • special guest • Prayer partner for Sacramental candidates SIGN UP ON THE WEBSITE
The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth has implemented a Responsible Ministry policy and set out procedures to foster a safe environment for all those who interact with the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth. All those who volunteer to work with our Child and Youth programs must participate in the Responsible Ministry protocols set out by the Archdiocese. More information is available from our Parish Responsible Ministry Co-ordinator who can be reached at the Kentville Parish Office. Visit https://www.halifaxyarmouth.org/adminservices/responsible-ministry to read the information package and download forms.
Corpus Christi St. Monica CWL President is Bernadette Burns bernadetteburns54@gmail.com (902) 765-8643 Corpus Christi St Louis Contact person is Eloise Mailman. eloise.mailman@gmail.com (902) 532-2205 Corpus Christi St. Joseph CWL Contact Pat Crossman: pcrossman@eastlink.ca 902-385-6760
The Knights of Columbus Soup Kitchen at Corpus Christi St. Monica continues to offer Free Take Out Meals on Wednesdays at 11:30 am.
Knights of Columbus - Greenwood and Middleton Ray Hull is the Grand Knight for Bishop Gallagher Council 6297 (902) 840-3093 hullraymond281177@outlook.com The contact for St Anthony Berwick is Leon Zwicker. He is the representative for the Greenwood/ Middleton Knights of Columbus. e_zwicker@yahoo.ca (902) 847-5746 Knights of Columbus - Windsor/St. John Gary Brown garydbrown2003@yahoo.ca Knights of Columbus Council 5030 meet at St. Joseph, Kentville Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month in the Multi-Purpose Room at Corpus Christi St. Joseph Kentville at 7 pm. The next meeting is November 3. For more info contact John Boulter johnboulter7@gmail.com
Corpus Christi St. Joseph Kentville
Corpus Christi St. Joseph Weymouth
needs
is looking for someone to take over the cemetery. The new volunteer will be guided and assisted as he or she takes over the role.
Hospitality Ministers (Greeters) Ushers (collection also) Lectors If you feel called to volunteer, contact your Community Liaison
Kentville@corpuschristins.ca
The Knights of Columbus Council 6297 need volunteers for the Soup Kitchen on Wednesdays at St. Monica's Church at 11:30 a.m. Volunteers can contact Roger Lirette at 902-824-3467.
If you are interested please call Pete at 902-841- 0459 or Jerry at 902-837-4934. The current volunteer is now 80 years old and it is time for someone new to take on this job. It is not a hard job, but we do need someone to look after it.
Corpus Christi St Patrick Digby is looking for a
person to clean the church and halls. This is a paid position and if interested please contact the office at 902-245-2115 for details.
Sunday, October 31 from 6 PM to 7 PM Corpus Christi St. Joseph Kentville Parking Lot Parishioners are invited to park your cars, pop the trunk and offer candy and treats to the children! Families are invited to stop by and collect treats in a safe way. Can't make it? You may drop off treats at the Kentville parish office.
Friday, November 26, 4 PM to 6 PM Corpus Christi St. Monica Middleton Pre-order your take out meal by November 22.
Roast Turkey Or
Roast Beef With all the trimmings, including dessert $20 each
To support the Knights and their charitable good works. Call Ray to order: 902-840-3093
Local delivery available for $5: Nictaux, Middleton, Wilmot & Kingston/ Greenwood area.
October is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary who invites us to enter into this powerful prayer of compassion, hope and peace, through its profound meditation on the life, passion, and resurrection of Christ and the birth of our Mother Church. We have rosaries and rosary booklets for all ages. Also, free rosaries. Come and browse or contact Mary Crooks. Please contact Mary Crooks at 902-825-6495 or now you can email Mary at catholicstore@corpuschristins.ca
Pope Francis has announced that a Synod of Bishops will take place in October 2023, called “For a synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.”
The official opening of this multiphase Synod took place in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021. In his opening address, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to "journey together, in order to experience a Church that receives and lives this gift of unity, and is open to the voice of the Spirit." He stated that "all the baptized are called to take part in the Church’s life and mission. Without real participation by the People of God, talk about communion risks remaining a devout wish."
We’re looking for people to start Discipleship Quads Not just another small group program or Bible study ... A Discipleship Quad is a group of four people who journey together as disciples through weekly gatherings of fellowship, ongoing conversion, and learning. This 44 week path of accompaniment fosters growth through prayer, accountability, and authentic relationships in a proven format. Out of a passion to combat these obstacles and help people to have the relationship with Christ they desire, Franciscan University of Steubenville has created the Discipleship Quad.
We are seeking people to start up a Discipleship Quad. All the materials will be provided. Open to all members of Corpus Christi. Materials will be sent to your community church.
Interested? Want to know more? Email Caroline Brown. greg.brown@ns.sympatico.ca
Year of St. Joseph Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. Prayer: © Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Daily Mass is streamed at 8:30 AM Monday through Friday. Sunday Mass is streamed at 11:45 AM. Watch on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/corpuschristins
The Kentville Parish Office is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9 am to Noon
The Digby Parish Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 5 pm
Box 486 48 Belcher St Kentville, NS B4N 3X3 902-678-3303
Box 190 110 Queen St. Digby, NS B0V 1A0 902-245-2115
Jennifer Hilborn ParishOffice_Kentville@CorpusChristiNS.ca
Pam Cosman ParishOffice_Digby@CorpusChristiNS.ca
Thank you for your donations to Corpus Christi.
Your Parish Administrative Team, that includes many volunteers, manages the counting of collections each week, making bank deposits, doing the bookkeeping, issuing annual tax receipts, and many other aspects of Parish Giving. You can donate through: • Weekly offering envelopes • Cash donations in the collection basket at Mass • E-transfers directly to Corpus Christi's bank account: finance@corpuschristins.ca • PAR - pre-authorized remittances from your bank account to Corpus Christi's bank account • Mailing a cheque to the Kentville Parish Office.
Thank you for all your generous donations to Corpus Christi.
We’ve launched a new website!!! Check it out. Same address: www.corpuschristins.ca
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