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EXPERIENCED PLUMBER AVAILABLE: No job too small or too big. Call Pat – 368-0673
MARY QUEEN OF THE WORLD PARISH
775 Topsail Road, P. O. Box 370, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 2C4
Phone: (709)368-5371 Fax: (709)368-5181 Food Bank: (709)364 -7140 Web page: www.mqwp.org E-mail address: [email protected] Facebook Page: Mary Queen of the World Parish
Archdiocese of St. John’s: www.rcsj.org
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am – 12Noon
“A STEWARDSHIP PARISH” “MISSION STATEMENT”
Our Parish Community is dedicated to: *Living the Word *Universally Sharing the Word *And Welcoming All in the Spirit of the Gospel
PASTOR: Father Patrick J. Power
Deacon Douglas Barrett
Secretary: Cathy Skinner & Cheryl Byrne Finance Chair: Catholic Women’s League: President: Maureen Kielly Catechetics: Contact Parish Office Parish Council Chair: Bernice Ivey Knights of Columbus: Grand Knight: Peter Furlong
Housekeeper: Mary Browne Liturgy Chair: Shirley Hibbs K of C, Ladies Auxiliary: Sandra Milmore
Maintenance: Neil McLeod Stewardship Chair: Dianne Gulliver St. Vincent de Paul: President: Robert Lovett
“Access to Facebook using the icon on the left side of this page and the website on the right side if you have the app on your phone.
Office hours: 9am -12noon 1pm-4pm Mon.-Thurs. Fri.9am -12 noon. Office will be closed Friday afternoons
FIRST RECONCILIATION
CONGRATULATIONS: Matthew Abbott, Liam Barteau, Gianna Binetti, Nathan Byrne, Alexander Coffin,
Daniel Coffin, Austin Hearn, Preston Marche, Alyssa Pittman who received the Sacrament of First Penance on
Thursday April 27th
2017 . “To walk in the footsteps of Jesus we have to keep our eyes and our hearts wide open.”
CONGRATULATIONS: To all the children doing pre-sacramental preparation: Joseph Binetti, Madison Burton,
Benjamin Cowan, Bella Donkers, Lexie Doucette Nolan, Logan Fitzgerald, Mackenzie Hall, Maddison Hearn,
Michael Hickey, Rowan Hurley, Cameron Knight, Gabrielle Knight, Liam Lafitte, Sydney Mulcahy Murphy,
Myles Murphy, Logan Power, Riley Power, Kendall Putt, Michael Stanford, Liam Strickland, Sophia Waddleton,
Ryder Wheaton, Rhéanne Theriault
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
CONGRATULATIONS: ; Robyn Bedo, Jonelle Enns, Craig Steele who received the Sacrament of Confirmation .
“Come, Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle them in the fire of your love”
“ Please: pick up your envelopes in foyer any remaining after May 14th will be stored in office. Thank-you”
“THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE “
THE ROSARY: Will Take Place Every Monday Afternoon 1pm At Mary Queen Of The World Parish During the Month
of May.
ARCHBISHOP’S DINNER & AUCTION: Will be held this year May 17th at Holiday Inn-Portugal Cove Rd. this event is
our principal means through which we raise the funds to support our many outreach programs and services . Tickets are $200
each or a table of ten $2000 Please contact Theresa Whiffen726-3660 to reserve your ticket. We are seeking donations Live
and Silent Auction, for example Gift Certificates, Merchandise (new items only) Crafts etc. Any donation will be accepted,
should you wish to donate contact Anne Marie Curran 726- 3660 ext:227or e-mail: [email protected] Your donation can be
picked up and a charitable receipt will be issued.
DESSERT AUCTION DONATION: There is also a dessert auction table where guests can bid on a dessert of their choice
The highest bid on down the line will determine their pick of the crop! It is a fun event and a excellent contribution to our
fundraising! If you would like to donate a dessert please contact Janet Stead @726-3660 or e-mail [email protected]. Thank-
you. DID YOU KNOW? We had 231 hits on our web page last week. Like us on Facebook 156 people reached through our page.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 06/07, 2017 MAY 06/07, 2017
MASS INTENTIONS May 9 - 14, 2017
“PLEASE NOTE MASS CHANGES”
Mon (8) 1pm ROSARY
Tues.(9) 7pm NO MASS
Wed (10) 7pm. NO MASS
Thurs (11) 9:30am NO MASS
HOLY HOUR
Fri (12) 9:30am NO MASS
Sat (13) 5pm For all Mothers Living and Deceased
Sun (14) 9am For all Mothers Living and Deceased
Sun (15) 11am For all Mothers Living and Deceased
Sun (16) 7pm For all Mothers Living and Deceased
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT
FOR: May 13-14 “LITURGICAL MINISTRIES”
LECTORS USHER GIFT
Sat. 5pm: E.Janes/ P.Blanche B.Lovett S.Chafe
Sun. 9am: CA.Roberts/M.Tee R.Eddy C.&G.Pickett
Sun. 11am: L.Lewis/ D.Power L.Heffernan D.Gulliver
Sun. 7pm: D.Nowak /S.Best S.Hibbs U/A
EUCHARIST MINISTERS
Sat. 5pm: M.Simmonds, E.Percy, D.Barrett
Sun 9am: M.Evans, Sr.Seaward, H.Ryan, J.Cashin
Sun. 11am: J.Power, A.Finn, M.O’Driscoll, M.Dewling
Sun. 7pm: B.Benger, B.Layman, M.Layman, H.Lane
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Lorraine Heffernan
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE: In sharing, the community
is also blessed. Thank you for your offering: Sun. Collection -
$4814 D & P - $50, Good Friday $150. Lenten Folder $83, and
Easter Offering $170 New Year’s Day $20 St. Vincent de
Paul$150Flowers for Altar $20 Altar candles $2.
THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: Is looking for
volunteers if you have one hour per month to give, please attend
our next stewardship meeting on Sept.6, 2017 7:30 pm in St.
Matthews Chapel. Mary Queen of the World Church more info
call 368-5371. Your time and talent would be much appreciated.
God Bless.
LITURGY COMMITTEE: Meetings 1st Tues of the month.
Next meeting June 6, 2017 at 5:30 pm.
PARISH COUNCIL: Meetings 2
nd Wed. of each month. If you
can’t attend notify Chair or Office. Next meeting:T.B.A
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Fr. John B. Kent Council. Grand
Knight Peter Furlong Call 781-6638.
Gerald Squires Art Exibitition the Rooms May 12-
Sept4th ,2017 more info contact The Rooms.
Marriage **6 mos. Notice required**PREPARATION
PROGRAM - Must be completed before wedding takes place.
Program takes place at the Family Life Bureau, Bonaventure
Ave. Register at least 6 months in advance of your wedding.
Call Jocelyn 726-3660 to register
PRE-BAPTISM COURSE: Before Baptism can be arranged,
parents and Godparents must attend Pre-Baptism
Preparation Course which takes place once a month. A copy of
Birth Certificate is required before the Baptism date. You
must call the Parish Office at 368-5371 to register for
Course.
NEXT BAPTISM COURSE: June 6, 2017 7:30pm
NEXT BAPTISM: May 14 and 20, 2017
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Thank-you for your continued
support. Your kind generosity is appreciated. Next Meeting –
May18,2017. Meetings are 3rd
Thurs of the month. DO NOT
DROP ITEMS OFF WITHOUT CALLING 364 -7140
.
SUNDAY MAY 7, 2017: Fourth Sunday of Easter: World Day
Prayer for Vocations, On this Good Shepherd Sunday we
celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an
increase in vocations to the priesthood, and consecrated life,
especially for our archdiocese, that God will raise up Good
Shepherds in our midst. If you think God is Clling you to serve
the church as a priest or in consecrated life, call Fr. Ken Walsh
781-1696, Fr. Jeff Kolonel 745-8183, or Fr. Ray Earle 488-2525
or e-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY : The Diploma in
Theology and Ministry is a lay formation program offered by
the RC Archdiocese of St. John’s and Queen’s College.
Interested? For more information talk to your parish priest or
contact Anne Walsh at [email protected].
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP ; Applications
for the Knights of Columbus Supreme Scholarship are due May
1st 2017. Applications can be requested @ www.kofc.org under
scholarships.
RUAH COUNSELLING CENTRE (FORMERLY FAMILY
LIFE): The Parenting course, co-parenting for separated
parents. Stress Management; Anger Management For Men;
Anger Management For Women; Bereavement Information And
Support Groups: Self-Empowerment For Women; Living A
Passionate Life In Challenging Times. Go to www.rcsj.org for
more info on programs offered
HOME CATECHESIS “FAMILY GATHERING
PROGRAM” & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Arrive 9:15 for 9:30 start, Parish Hall (basement)
May 28th
(mandatory session) Confirmation (with sponsors )
And Holy Communion Families 9:15 downstairs.
June 4th
: 10:30 am Confirmation celebrated at 11am Mass.
Families of Candidates are asked to meet in the chapel
10:30am. Celebration, for the entire parish to take place in
church basement following mass. Families are asked to provide
sandwiches and cookies. We encourage Families to attend.
EUCHARISTIC STEWARDSHIP: Stewardship meeting: Meetings are 1
st Wed. of the month. Next meeting Sept.6, 2017
“Have a safe and happy summer”
All parishioners invited. More info on Catholic Stewardship:
www.catholicstewardship.org.
INCORPORATING STEWARDSHIP INTO YOUR
EVERYDAY LIFE:
STEWARDSHIP OF ACTION:
Attend Daily Mass
Read and Apply Scripture
Server as an Usher
Clean The Church.The Meeting Room At Work, Or A Public Park
Teach a Child to Pray.
STEWARDSHIP OF ABILITY:
Join the Church Choir
Create Something Beautiful or Plant a Tree
Repair Something that is Broken
Volunteer your Professional Services
Assist the Elderly with Chores
STEWARDSHIP OF ABUNDANCE:
Donate monthly to a Ministry to the Poor
Get Out of Debt and Invest Wisely
Take Food to your local Pantry or Outreach
Tithe
The National Catholic Broadcasting Council (NCBC): Is
hosting a Week of Prayer for Vocations from May 6-May 13.Each
Mass during that week will focus on the call to religious life. You
can join the Vocations Prayer Circle by visiting the NCBC website
@ www.dailytvmass.com,or by e-mail@info @ncbc.ca or toll free
1-888-383-6277 to have your name added to the circle.
SYMPOSIUM OF SPIRITUALITY: The Hindu Temple has
extended an invitation to attend their 12th
Annual Multifaith
Symposium Spirituality Sat. May 13th
8am -1:30pm there will be a
coffee break and lunch will be served on conclusion. You may
register by e-mail [email protected] or call 233-5232
registration fee $10 to be paid on the day of Symposium.
ARCHDIOCESAN CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF THE
100TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITIONS OF OUR
LADY OF FATIMA: Sat. May 13th
The Archdiocese will mark
this event with celebrations at the Basilica.3:30 talk on the
Apparitions of Fatima, video of the Portuguese and St. John’s
citizens procession with statue in 1955. 4 pm Rosary Pilgrimage
thru Basilica led by Knights of Columbus with honor guard.5 pm
Mass presider Archbishop Martin Currie, light reception to follow.
Come and bring a friend.
FR. FRANCIS PUDDISTER, VG – 40TH
ANNIVERSARY: will
be celebrated Fr. May 26th
with Mass at 5:30pm at Mary Queen of
Peace .Dinner and Dance to follow at Royal Canadian Legion,
Pleasantville 7 for 7:30pm. Tickets are $35 each and can be
purchased at Mary Queen of Peace. Deadline is May 21st.
ST.CLARE’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY will be celebrating its
50th
anniversary in the fall. If you would be interested in attending
their anniversary celebration please contact Michele 277-5539
STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE: Join hundreds of
other youth from Atlantic Canada in Halifax from July 7-9th
as we
celebrate and learn more about our Catholic Faith. The Steubenville
conferences are held each year and offer young people an
opportunity to meet new people and hear speakers and music while
learning about the Sacraments and our church. For more
information contact Sara @ [email protected]@gmail.com or
visit www.steubenville.ca
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: “PLEASE NOTE” LAST
DINNER AND BINGO FOR GREENWOOD CRES.
Dinner and Bingo May 9th
Dinner 7 pm Doors Open 6:30 Bingo
8pm. Turkey dinner, dessert, tea/coffee. Bingo 10 games $50 cash
prizes each game. Please come show your support .Tickets- Con
Milmore 763-5900 10am - 9pmMon.-Fri. no tickets sold at the door-
ticket deadline May 5th
4pm.
GERALD SQUIRES -1937-2015. Pedlar Press launching a span of
60 years of prolific art production by an esteemed Newfoundland
Artist. Thurs. May 25 2017, 7-9pm Emma Butler Gallery 111
George Street West. Everyone welcome.
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY EVENTS AND
PROGRAMS: There are many opportunities in our Archdiocese
for youth to get involved with the church, learn more about their
faith and meet other young people. Youth groups, youth
conference, evenings of prayer, bible studies, catechesis, social
events and opportunities to volunteer. Just to name a few!
Activities for youth from grades 6 – 12 and we will be adding some
events for Grades 4-6 as well as adults interested in being involved
with youth ministry. If you would like to be added to our event
mailing list or to get involved contact Sara at
[email protected]@gmail.com
Latin Mass Time Change Mother’s Day May 14th
St. Pius the X Chapel will be offered 1pm on that day only .
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: * Meetings 1
st Sunday of each month. Next meeting – June 4
* Anyone wishing to participate in quilt making or helping in
anyway, please contact a member of the CWL. All talent great
or small is welcome
