10/07/2018W E L C O M E

Welcome to our community of faith. We are happy to have you join us

Pastor: Rev. Bill BurkeDeacon: Francis Pham

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS & MEETINGS

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish

Total Collection $3968.40 Env. 2845.50 LOOSE

336.90, Loaves & Fishes 85 . Don

$75. Famine 75. Needs of Catholic Church 551.00

TEACH PEACERELIGIOUS EDUCATION

NEXT CLASS October 14!WE PROVIDE SCHOOL AGED

CHILDREN/YOUTH A SAFE, FUN AND EXCITING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO

LEARN ABOUT GOD. CONTACT AUDREY FOR MORE INFO!

UPCOMING MEETINGS: CWL Birthday Celebrations Last Wednesday of the month 2-4pm

Workshop on the automatic Defibrillator will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 PM. This workshop is especially for Hospitality Ministers, but is open to any other Church Ministry member who would like to attend.  October 13, 2018: Fall Conference to be held at Our Lady of Fatima; 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Anne Marie Desveaux, ConvenorOctober 16, 2018: Bingo at MacGillivary Guest Home @ 6:30 p.m.; Mary Bennett, ConvenorOctober 31, 2018: Monthly birthday celebration in the foyer of the Church from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Pauline Graham, ConvenorNovember 4, 2018: Church Social to begin the first Sunday in November after 10:00 a.m. MassNovember 5, 2018: Monthly meeting in the foyer of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church. Executive Meeting to begin @ 6:00 p.m.; General Meeting to begin @ 7:00 p.m.November 18, 2018: CWL shower in aid of Transition House and the Men’s Shelter for Christmas @ 2:00 p.m. - held in the Church

UPCOMING EVENTS DEVELOPMENT AND PEACEShare the journey- no one should be forced to flee their homes. Every minute 31 people are forced to leave their. This year D&P focus is on refugees. More Info to follow!

 P r eregi str ati on for Mar r i age cou rse: FEBRUARY 16th & 17th; APRIL 27th & 28th; JUNE 22nd & 23rd These programs are held at the Family Service office in Glace Bay, 9 Minto Street, Glace Bay, NS. Pre-registration is required by contacting (902) Hall.

Mass for Shut Ins will be airing at 9:30 am, on October 21, and 28.yone is welcome!For further information please call 902-945-2221

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Liturgy CornerSinging in Crowds: Long before we come to church, we should get in the habit of singing in crowds Sing at hockey games, sing at birthdays, sing at Christmas. Crowd-singing is a skill that you can learn best by just sucking up your courage and doing it. You will feel a part of something greater. At the Introductory Rites, at the Preparation of the Altar and Gifts, at Communion and afterwards, at the end of Mass, each moment has its spirit. But ultimately, what we get out of it, what God wants us to get out of it, is that if we believe in what we are Crowd-singing and if we can trust each other to sing with us, we can make that joyful noise and sing live songs to God.

A RETREAT IN DAILY LIFE – Inner Peace in the Service of God Has it ever appeared as though God was tugging at your heart strings?  If so you may want to consider “A Retreat in Daily Life” which will take place at the Parish Pastoral Centre 5300 Union Highway, New Waterford, during the four Sundays of October and ending on Nov 4th, from 1:30 to 3:30, with facilitators, Gary Fancey, Winnie Odo and associate Hugh MacDonald.  Gary and Winnie are trained spiritual directors in Ignatian Spirituality and took the training at Villa Madonna, Rothesay N.B., by the author of the book Fr. Michael Hansen S.J. three years ago, during a weekend conference and workshop that began on Sunday through to Sunday.This 4th Retreat will take place at the Pastoral Centre for the Parish of Saint Leonard on 5300 Union Highway in New Waterford.  This will be our 4th retreat – we have presented three others in the spring and fall of 2017 and the spring of 2018.  The cost for the retreat is $30.00 (financial help is available) which includes the book.  A free will offering (optional) would be welcomed to offset expenses for those who already have a book.  Register on or before September 23, 2018 to facilitate the ordering of books. For any questions please contact: Winnie Odo, 902- 862-2330 or Gary Fancey, 902-862-7580.

Vendors Market: On Saturday, October 27th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. there will be a Vendor’s Market at the Sydney Mines Fire Hall. There will be lots of different vendors displaying their items and products at very reasonable prices. What a perfect time to start your early Christmas shopping. Also, there will be a bake table of all homemade goodies made by the St. Andrew’s women. So be sure to put this on your calendar. Come bring a friend and stock up on your favourite goodies and gifts.

Time out Program at Heritage Church Corner of Townsend and Charlotte St. Courses offered in Quilting, Tarbish, Crocheting, Knitting etc. 9:30 – 11:30 Classes begin on September 26.

The Rosary Program at Harbourstone is looking for volunteers to say the rosary once a month until the end of May with the residents.  Monday to Friday at 10 AM. If you have a half-hour to spare, please contact Germaine MacDonald at 902 564 0563.

The Women’s Cape Breton Ecumenical conference will be held on November 2, 3 and 4th at the Inverary Inn, Baddeck.  Celebrating 35 years Being Christian, Being women.  For further information contact Josephine Aucoin 902 849 0275; or Judy Cechetto:  902 539 6268. 

Welcome to the Parish ofSt. Marguerite Bourgeoys &

St. Ann’s MembertouOffice: 40 Cabot St. Sydney, NS B1P 4C8Phone: 902 564 9021Fax: 902 564 0855Email: st.marguerite.bourgeoys@bellaliant.comWebsite: smbsydney.comWeekend Masses: Sat. 4PM Sat. 6PM St. Ann’s (start date to be Announced); Sun 10AM; Parish Council: Don Ward 902 564 6847Weekday: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM If there is a funeral, Weekday Mass is Cancelled, if School is cancelled due to inclement weather office, mass and all planned meetings and events are also cancelled. Parish Priest: Rev. Bill Burke Deacon: Francis Pham Religious Education: Audrey Brocklehurst 217-0696 or 564-9021CWL President: Ellen Aucoin 902 567 0743