Immaculate Conception Parish

P. O. Box 299

Harbour Grace, NL AOA 2MO

June 14, 2015

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: Today we hear in the Gospel the Parable of the Mustard Seed. This parable speaks of how the smallest of all seeds of the Earth grows into the largest of plants and reminds us that, through God’s care and blessing, great things can grow from even the smallest of efforts. It is important that we place our thoughts, our words, our actions, our ideas and our inspirations into God’s hands. Let us invite God to bless and to use all of these things for the greater good of God’s Kingdom and for the greater good of the Church on Earth.

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).

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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 June 10 – June 14, 2015

Liturgy ScheduleLocation Intentions .

Tues: 7:00 p.m. Chapel Tom & Theresa Briffett & deceased Briffett & Hearn family; Justin McCarthy and Mary Margaret Kearney

Wed. 10:00a.m. Chapel Betty O’Shea Shannahan; Margaret Hickey and Sheila Dunphy

Thurs. 10:00a.m. Chapel Annie Doran; Charles Denis Sutton and James Michael Hennessey

Sat. 5:00 p.m. R.H. Our parish family

Sun. 10:30 a.m. R.H. Harry & Gerard Connors,Thomas Yetman; Tom, Annie, Margaret & Joseph McCarthy and Stephen Whelan

MINISTRIES FOR SCHEDULE June 2021 2015

EUCHARIST READERS OFFERTORY SACRISTANS

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Diane Callahan(B) Pauline Hunt Diane Callahan & Sue Jordan

Bill Jordan Bernice Hearn Cynthia McCarthy

Clarence Jordan

Collectors Dave Murphy Ern Purcell Gerald Ryan Donna Sullivan

Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Phyllis Reynolds(B) Cathy Sinyard Reg & Paula Joan Short

Carol Anne Northcott Andrea Whyte O’Neill

David Northcott

Collectors Aiden Moriarty Gerry Mclean Denis O’Neill Jack Kent

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. - George Bernard Shaw

Monitors for Monday June 15th. @ 10:30 a.m. Helen Coady & Alice Hunt

Monitors for Monday June 22nd. @ 10:30 a.m. Marg Fleming & David Northcott

Cleaners for June Patricia Jordan & Angela Doyle

CollectionJune 7th.: Loose $58.75Envelope$2182.00 Cemetery in memory$210.00

Visitor$20.00 Total $2470.75

Received with thanks and appreciationCemetery Fund: In memory of Danny Power – The

Pat McCormick Family - $500.00 In memory of Kevin Lynch, Jr. – The Pat McCormick Family-

$500.00 Inmemory of Steve Whelan – Linda Whelan & family - $50.00 In memory of Malc Whalen & Jack Hearn – John, Mary, Jennifer & Jonathan Hearn - $50.00 In memory of Tom & Clarice Short – Billy & Joan Short - $40.00 In memory of John Emberson & James Hennessey – Agnes Hennessey – $25.00 In memory of Thomas Hennessey – Agnes Hennessey - $25.00 In memory of John Collins – Jim & Maureen Callahan - $20.00

Cemetery Mass Schedule – Cemetery Masses will be held on the following dates:

St. Anne’s Cemetery Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00PM

Sacred HeartCemetery Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00PM

Immaculate ConceptionCemetery, Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00PM

If inclement weather forces a cancellation on the date the Mass is scheduled the Mass will be rescheduled to Thursday of the same week (e.g. it is raining on Tuesday, July 14, the mass will be rescheduled to Thursday, July 16). If inclement weather persists on that Thursday the Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Riverhead.

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.

Father’s Day, June 21st, 2015

On the occasion of Father’s Day we invite you to make a donation in memory of your deceased father through the “In Memoriam” Cemetery Fund donation card/envelope. In Memoriam cards and envelopes are available in the hymn book stand within church pews

orat the side table at the entrance to the church. Donations will be published in the church bulletin.

Part time Catechetical Coordinator Position.
Immaculate Conception Parish, Hr Grace, is seeking a part time worker for the above position For further information and job description contact the parish office at 596-6182. Deadline is

June 23, 2015.

Student Placement Maintenance Worker: Duties will include the upkeep of the parish grounds

And Cemetery sites. Deadline for applications is June 24th. To be eligible a student must be entering

or returning to school, college or university in September 2015. Resumes may be mailed to Immaculate Conception Parish P.O. Box 299 Harbour Grace, NL AOA 2MO or faxed to 596-6185

Emailed or dropped off at the Parish Office from 9:00- 2:00 p.m.

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.

Home Based Religion Program Notice: the next Children’s Liturgy will be Sunday,

June 28th. during the 10:30 a.m.Mass.

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.

Choir Practice for Father’s Day will be held Wednesday, June 17th. 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church. If you are not comfortable with coming up on the Altar with the choir, but still sing please come along for practice. Everyone is welcome.

Flea Market at Splash Centre in aid of Splash Centre Youth Programs at 30A Cathedral St. July 18 from 10am- 4pmTables avaliable to rent at a charge of $20. Donations also accepted. Call or email for more details 596 - 2400 or

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.

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr. –

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH

JUNE 14, 2015

ELEVENTH 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 – Chairperson, Luke Reynolds –

ViceChairperson, Mary Ann Sheehan – Secretary, PatrickMcCormick, Alice Hunt,

David Northcott, Pat Haire, Pauline Hunt

Parish website address: immaculate -conception-parish.com

email address : info@immaculate-conception -parish.com.