Fr. John MacPherson, Pastor Fr. Keith Billard, Associate Pastor Fr. Raymond Odumoku, Associate Pastor
Bulletin for the Feast of Christ the King
WINDSOR Saturday 4 pm Sunday 11:45 am
KENTVILLE Saturday 4 pm Sunday 8:30 & 11:45 am
WOLFVILLE Sunday 10 am
BERWICK Sunday 8:30 am
November 21, 2021
MIDDLETON Sunday 10:00 am BRIDGETOWN
DIGBY Saturday 4 pm WEYMOUTH
Sunday 8:30 am ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
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, Nov 21 Mon, Nov 22 Tue, Nov 23 Wed, Nov 24 Thu, Nov 25 Fri, Nov 26 Sat, Nov 27
DANIEL 7:13-14 DANIEL 1:1-6, 8-20 DANIEL 2:31-45 DAN 5:1-6, 13-17, 23-28 SIRACH 50:22-24 DANIEL 7:2-14 DANIEL 7:15-27
Gospel
JOHN 18:33-37 LUKE 21:1-4 LUKE 21:5-11 LUKE 21:12-19 LUKE 17:11-19 LUKE 21:29-33 LUKE 21:34-36
TO REQUEST A MASS INTENTION OR MASS CARD CONTACT YOUR NEAREST PARISH OFFICE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Kentville 4:00 PM Windsor 4:00 PM Digby 4:00 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 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, NOVEMBER 22 Online 8:30 AM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Online 8:30 AM Digby 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Online 8:30 AM Weymouth 6:30 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Online 8:30 AM Weymouth 10:30 AM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Online 8:30 AM Digby 9:00 AM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Kentville 4:00 PM Digby 4:00 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Bridgetown 8:30 AM Berwick 8:30 AM Kentville 8:30 AM Annapolis Royal 9:00 AM Middleton 10:00 AM
Bernard Lewis by Jean & Family Linda Strickey by her Family Nelson, Regine & Daniel McCauley by Louise Gladus Newton by St Alphonsus Ladies Auxillary
Liturgy of the Word with Communion Holy Souls in Purgatory by Don Muise Priests in Purgatory by Marilyn Harry John Currie by Gordon & Helen MacDonald Faithful Departed by Truus Ueffing Mr. Doelle (Seigmar’s Father) by Wayne & Nora Comeau John McCabe by Mari & Family Phyllis Grant by Terry & Eleanor McKiel Souls in Purgatory by the Souls in Purgatory Prayer Group Janice Potier by Peter & Agnes Nan For all Corpus Christi Parishioners Yogi Muise by Carolyn Gilbert Gloria Speichts by Joanne & Jerry Belliveau Louisa Patterson by Norman & Maggie Lambert Ernest & Elizabeth Tanner by Betty Rice Bernie Fitzgerald by his Grandchildren For all Corpus Christi Parishioners Albert Walzak by Taya Shields John Randall by Marion & Family
Liturgy of the Word with Communion Rodena Moore by Dave & Paula Donald Young by wife, Joyce Souls in Purgatory by Marilyn Harry Intentions of Helen MacDonald by Ken & Mildred Shipley
Wolfville
10:00 AM
Claire Juskow by the Juskow Family
Weymouth Kentville Windsor
11:30 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM
Reid Melanson by Evelyn Melanson Shirley McCarthy by St Joseph's CWL Deceased Members of St John's Knights of Columbus
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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
You can read the full text of the Archbishop’s Phase 5 Letter and review all the
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.
recommendations at the Archdiocese website.
Corpus Christi St. Louis Annapolis Royal CWL Members are reminded that it is that time of year again. Time to finish stuffing the "Little Socks".
Please return them to Blanche Therrio on or before December 26.
Corpus Christi St. Louis Annapolis Royal Fundraiser Two handmade quilts have been donated to Corpus Christi St Louis Church to help raise funds. One is the "Flower Basket" size 72" X 82" price $300.00 and the other one is "Around The World" size 72" X 90" price $500.00. The Quilts are on display as you enter the church. If you are interested in purchasing them please call Eloise 902-532-2205. Chalice, a Catholic Charity, invites you to share the blessings of Christmas with children in the developing world. Our Christmas Gift Catalogue allows you to purchase a gift for someone in need in honour of a friend or a loved one. To order gifts, please call 1-800-776-6855 or visit chalice.ca
Corpus Christi St. Louis Annapolis Royal The Memorial Tree will be part of the Christmas décor again this year. Make a donation in memory of a loved one to be given to the Annapolis Royal Food Bank. Include your donation, the name of your loved one and your envelope number together in an envelope and drop your donation in the collection basket at the back of the church. The name of your loved one will be added to the Memorial Tree. All donations should be received by December 19.
Decorating our Churches for Christmas It is time again to think about decorating our churches for Christmas. You can donate to the flower fund for your church by dropping an envelope in the collection basket marked “Flowers” and add the name of your church. Include your envelope number as well so that you receive your tax receipt. Or send your flowers donation to finance@corpuschristins.ca via e-transfer and include Flowers, the name of your church and your envelope number in the comment box. Questions? Email or call the Kentville Parish Office.
First Sunday of Advent November 28 Corpus Christi St. John Windsor The Gifting Tree will appear on the first Sunday of Advent, November 28. The ornaments represent gifts for families in need. If you pick an ornament, please return the present, gift wrapped, by Sunday, December 12 with the ornament taped to the gift. Thank you in advance for helping!!
Corpus Christi St. Anthony Berwick It's time to think about our Social Action helping ten needy families in our community. Due to Covid-19, things will be a little different this year. We need a few shoppers to watch the weekly flyers for specials. Contact Elaine Mailman at 902-847-0480 and she will give a short list of things to shop for. Keep receipts for reimbursement. If you prefer you could make a donation in a separate envelope marked Berwick Christmas Food Hamper and with your envelope number noted on the outside.
The Angel Tree will appear very soon, stay tuned.
Saturday, November 27 10 AM to 3 PM Corpus Christi St. Anthony Berwick 120 Mill St., Berwick is hosting
“Trees and Nativity Scenes From Near and Far” All Corpus Christi Parishioners and friends are invited. If you have a nativity scene you would like to display please contact: Eileen @902-538-9135 anytime or Elisabeth @902-847-3503 evenings only.
Please respond by the deadline: November 20. There will be a Free Will offering to go toward the Christmas hampers.
To celebrate prayerfully the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany season of Light, we are offering five weekly sessions on-line designed to help participants develop one’s relationship with Christ Jesus by praying with the Sunday scriptures of Advent. Fr. Earl Smith SJ and Fr. Charlie Pottie, SJ., both seasoned Jesuits and Ignatian spiritual guides, will lead the sessions and help participants to encounter Jesus through prayer forms such as reading of scriptures (lectio divina), reflection, Ignatian imaginative contemplative prayer and sharing. Each session will include a short instruction on prayer, reading and pondering scripture or guided imaginative prayer, and spiritual conversations. It will begin with a focus on Christ the King on Thursday, Nov 18 at 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm - Atlantic Time, 7:30 pm to 8:45 NL time and will continue the following 4 Thursdays of Advent. There is no charge. For more information and to register contact experiencingprayer@gmail.com
Unwrapping Advent
is a Family Faith Formation opportunity that will begin November 28th - the First Sunday of Advent. Jennifer Moore, our Director of Family Life and Youth will lead families in this program designed to uncover the meaning of Advent.
Register for
Families with children preparing for First Communion will begin their journey with Unwrapping Advent. All families in the Parish are invited to participate in this four week Advent series. Session will take place online on Sunday evenings. Resources will be emailed and also posted on Facebook for participants. There will be a weekly Zoom session and a fun activity for families to complete together each week.
Please contact Mary Crooks at 902-825-6495 for more information.
To enter the new church year in the spirit of its true meaning, we have Advent candles; religious Christmas cards, religious calendars, durable, reusable "Keep Christ in Christmas" nativity magnets for car, metal door, or fridge (S5.00); and laminated prayer cards of the real Saint Nicholas.
DECEMBER 24 4 pm Weymouth 4 pm
Windsor
6 pm
Digby
6 pm
Wolfville
6 pm
Middleton
8 pm
Annapolis Royal
8 pm
Windsor
8 pm
Berwick
10 pm
Kentville
DECEMBER 25 10 am
Kentville
DECEMBER 26 8:30 am
Bridgetown
8:30 am
Berwick
8:30 am
Kentville
9 am
Annapolis Royal
10 am
Middleton
10 am
Wolfville
11:30 am
Weymouth
11:45 am
Kentville
11:45 am
Windsor
Deacon led Liturgy of the Word with Communion Deacon led Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Deacon led Liturgy of the Word with Communion
DECEMBER 31 4 pm
Weymouth
4 pm
Kentville
4 pm
Windsor
6 pm
Digby
6 pm
Middleton
6 pm
Berwick
JANUARY 1 10 am
Bridgetown
10 am
Wolfville
4 pm
Digby
JANUARY 2 9 am
Annapolis Royal
11:30 am
Weymouth
More information to follow for other churches in the parish
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. 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. Registration is still open. REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE
First Communion Date
The children who prepared for First Communion this past spring will receive the Sacrament on Sunday, November 28 at the following Corpus Christi churches: St. Joseph Kentville @ 8:30 AM Mass St. Francis Wolfville @ 10:00 AM Mass St. John, Windsor @ 11:45 AM Mass Please keep these Young Catholics in your prayers.
Confirmation
Our Confirmandi who had been journeying together since before Covid began were confirmed this past Wednesday by Archbishop Dunn. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they continue their faith journey.
New Confirmation Class So far our new Confirmation Class has 30 young people registered from all across the Parish. Please add these young people to your prayers. We are seeking leaders in Kentville, Berwick, Windsor and Digby to support these young people on their faith journey. Contact Jennifer Moore for information on how you can be part of this dedicated team. To join the Confirmation Class
REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE
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. If you’re interested in helping out, you can sign up on the website or contact Jennifer Moore for more information. SIGN UP ON THE WEBSITE
Leaders and helpers are required to be fully vaccinated. Please contact Jennifer Moore for information. 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/admin-services/responsible -ministry to read the information package and download forms.
Corpus Christi St. Monica CWL President is Bernadette Burns
Knights of Columbus - Greenwood and Middleton
bernadetteburns54@gmail.com
Ray Hull is the Grand Knight for Bishop Gallagher Council 6297 (902) 840-3093 hullraymond281177@outlook.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 Council 6297 need volunteers to help make soup and sandwiches and provide cookies for the Take Out Soup Kitchen on 1st and 4th Wednesdays at St. Monica's Church. There’s a sign up sheet at the church or contact Roger Lirette at 902-824-3467 or 902-765-3086
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
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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