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Pastor: Fr. Toochukwu Okafor [email protected]
Associate Priest: Fr. Anthony Caruana [email protected]
Deacon: Danny MacDonald [email protected]
Deacon (retired): James McLevey [email protected]
Community: Darlene Bonang [email protected]
Formation & Mission: Becca O’Hara [email protected]
Family Faith Formation: Shereen Daniels [email protected]
Parish Receptionist: Debbie Cox [email protected]
St Vincent de Paul (Church & Office) Address: 320 Flying Cloud Drive, Dartmouth, NS B2W 4T6
St Thomas More (Church & Rectory) Address: 15 Caledonia Rd, Dartmouth, NS B2X 1K7
Welcome to Christ The King Parish
November 3, 2019
Events Fri Nov 1–All Saints & Healing Mass (SVDP, 6:30pm)
Sat Nov 2–All Souls Day Mass (SVDP, 9am)
Sat Nov 2–Palliative Care Course (STM, 8:00am)
Sat Nov 3–Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sun Nov 3–George’s Country Time Show (SVDP 2pm)
Sun Nov 3–African Mass and Reception (STM, 3pm)
Mon Nov 4–Youth Group (SVDP, 7pm)
Tues Nov 5–Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting (STM, 7pm)
Wed Nov 6–Mass at the Admiral (10:00 for 10:30am)
Wed Nov 6–SVDP CWL Exec Mtg (SVDP, 9am)
Wed Nov 6–Adoration (SVDP, 12pm–9pm)
Thu Nov 7–Junior Choir Rehearsal (STM, 6:30pm)
Thu Nov 7–Bread of Life Prayer Group (SVDP, 7pm)
Thu Nov 7–Adoration (STM, 9am–5pm)
Mon, Nov 11–Remembrance Day Mass (9am, SVDP)
See www.ctkdartmouth.com/calendar for more events
Weekend Mass Times Saturday: 4:00 pm at St. Thomas More
Sunday: 8:30 am at St. Thomas More
Sunday: 11:15 am at St. Vincent de Paul
Sunday: 11:00 am La Sainte Famille at Carrefour
First Sunday of the month: 3:00 pm African Mass STM
Weekday Mass Times Monday: 12:00 pm at St. Vincent de Paul
Tuesday: 6:30 pm at St. Thomas More
Wednesday: 12:00 pm at St. Vincent de Paul
Thursday: 9:00 am at St. Thomas More
Friday: 6:30 pm at St. Vincent de Paul
Saturday: 9:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul
Confession Times Friday: 6:00–6:30 pm at St. Vincent de Paul
Saturday: 3:00–3:45 pm at St. Thomas More
Christ the King Office Monday to Friday, 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ctkdartmouth.com
Office Phone: (902) 435-2500
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Wisdom 11:22-12:2
Rs. Psalm: Psalm 145
2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2.2
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Christ the King Parish Information (Please see Mass Intentions on Page 5)
Funerals
For all funeral inquiries, contact the funeral ministry through the office: 902-435-2500, press 6 and leave a mes-
sage. This number is checked regularly and a member of the funeral ministry will get back to you soon.
Sacraments
For baptisms, please call the parish office to inquire about a baptism preparation course. For marriages, please call
the parish office at least 8 months before the wedding. Thank you!
Room Bookings
To reserve a room at SVDP site, please email [email protected]. To reserve a room at the STM site,
please email [email protected]. Thank you!
In November, We Pray for All Souls
At the beginning of this month, we celebrated two great feasts: All
Saints Day, on Friday, November 1st, where we thank God for all the
saints that have entered God’s glory and are praying for us in heaven.
The very next day, November 2nd, and the rest of the month of Novem-
ber, we pray for All Souls in purgatory.
The Church prays for all her faithful children who have departed from
this life, but have not yet attained the joys of heaven. If we die without
being fully prepared to receive the fullness of God’s glory in heaven,
God graciously gives us a process of purification for our souls, called Purgatory. In November, we are reminded to
pray for our loved ones as well as those who have died and have no one to pray for them. In Canada, we also have the
opportunity to remember our armed forces as we celebrate Remembrance Day in November.
To celebrate, honour, and pray for all those who have died, we will have the following opportunities:
Remembrance Day Mass — Monday, November 11th, 9:00 am at St Vincent de Paul church A day for all Canadians to pause, give thanks, and remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our
country. Community members from both St. Thomas More and St. Vincent de Paul welcome to celebrate together.
St. Thomas More Mass of Remembrance — Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00 pm For those from the St Thomas More community who would like to pray for and remember loved ones who have died
in the last year. If your loved one was buried at St. Thomas More in the last year, you will be contacted with an invita-
tion to attend. All others are invited to come and light a candle for their loved ones, no RSVP necessary.
St. Vincent de Paul Mass of Remembrance — Friday, November 29th at 7:00 pm For those from the St Vincent de Paul community who would like to pray for and remember loved ones who have
died this last year. All are welcome. To have your loved one remembered, please call Elaine Mason (902-434-5972).
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Thank You from our Parish Receptionist
Hello everyone,
I hope you all enjoyed the parish mission last week. It was a great way for me to meet more pa-
rishioners at such a wonderful event. I am full of gratitude for everyone who has stopped by my
office to introduce themselves or offer a helping hand since I have joined the team at Christ the
King, especially during the transitioning of the parishes coming together. I know this time has
been a bit chaotic and confusing for many, and your continued patience and understanding are so
helpful. I have an enormous appreciation for all of the volunteers that have stepped in to assist in
all things BIG and SMALL, sometimes at the 11th hour, I applaud your commitment to this com-
munity and willingness to see the growth while continuing on with the journey. Please know how much you are all
appreciated. If we haven’t had a chance to meet yet, I look forward to when that happens.
Hugs & Blessings, Debbie
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A Testimony from the Parish Mission
“I attended the Parish Mission last week, and Fr Marc did an awesome job... At
all times I was aware of his Catholicism, his devotion to evangelize. The message
was always simple and profound in its simplicity, with his use of quiet yet pro-
found signs of our faith: adoration, sign of the cross with the baptism font, laying
on of hands, and especially his own witness. He gave me a kind of renewal, a
new appreciation for the little ways we affect those around us.” (Anonymous)
New Christ the King Envelopes Dec. 1
New donation envelopes, to reflect our new parish of
Christ the King, have been ordered and will be avail-
able the first week of December. Please note that
everyone’s envelope numbers will be changing
December 1, 2019 to ensure accurate financial tracking
for the new parish. You must start using the new enve-
lope number as soon as it is issued to you. If you have
changes to your status (ie. address change, name
change etc.), please contact the office immediately.
Cheques should continue to be made out to Saint Vin-
cent de Paul or Saint Thomas More until January 2020.
George’s Country Time Show
At St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, Nov 3, 2019 from
2:00pm–4:00pm. Admission is $7. Featuring Florence
Axford, June Bayer, Fulton Bayer, and Jim Tynes. All
proceeds go to the parish.
Soup, sandwich and a drink available for $5 from
12:15–1:30pm on the 3 Nov 2019. Also available: hot
dogs, fries, chocolate bars & chips. We do take-out!
Saint Andrew School of Evangelization
Presents: Andrew and Joseph Barnabas
November 8 to 11, 2019 at Christ the King Parish (St.
Vincent de Paul Site, 320 Flying Cloud Drive). This
course is designed especially to provide formation for
those who wish to be on a team for future SASE
courses. For more info or to register, please contact:
Jane Allen ([email protected], 902-462-7910)
Thank You from the St Thomas More CWL
The members of Saint Thomas More CWL wish to ex-
tend our most sincere thank for your donations to our
annual Fall Fair. We are very grateful for all those who
worked so hard to create and make this annual event a
success. Without your loyal devotion it would not take
place.
To you, our parishioners, and community members,
we truly value and appreciate your ongoing support
and we thank you.
This year was a great success. Our quilt was won by
Joanne Martin and our painting was won by Marion
White. The funds raised will help us to continue to con-
tribute to our charitable works.
Marguerite Fougere,
President and Fall Fair Convener
Note: To the gentleman who purchased the sewing ma-
chine at our Fall Fair, we neglected to attach the power
cord. Please call Marguerite Fougere 902-435-1492 to
obtain it.
Bible Study: Learn More about Mary
The Hearts Afire Ministry will be offering an 8-week
course on Mary, running October 26—December 14
(it’s not too late to join us!). Meetings will be at SVDP
in the Saint John Paul Room on Saturdays after the
9:00am Mass until 11:30. Featuring the insightful bibli-
cal teaching of Dr. Brant Pitre, this study examines what
Scripture, the life of Christ, and the early Church fathers
reveal about Mary, the Mother of God. Please contact
Madine Godin ([email protected]) or Ella
Brown ([email protected]) for information.
Leading the Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
How much do you love Our Blessed Mother? Would
you be willing to lead the Rosary before 4:00 pm Mass
on Saturdays? We also need volunteers to lead the Di-
vine Mercy Chaplet before the 8:30 am Mass on Sunday
mornings. We do have volunteers, but we are in need of
more. Please contact: Anne McLevey (902-462-5035)
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you like to knit or crochet—or would you like to
learn? Come and join our Prayer Shawl ministry – a
group of ladies who meet every Monday at St Thomas
More (except holidays) from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Come
and have some fun and at the same time do a work of
mercy. Please contact: Anne McLevey (902-462-5035)
or Lucille Lampier (902-462-5857)
Important Notice to Parishioners on Pre-
Authorized Debit for St. Thomas More: Due to recent changes, the PAR (Pre-Authorized Remit-
tance) account for St. Thomas More Parish experienced
several issues that were out of our control. As you may
be aware, STM PAR payments were not taken from
your bank account for September and October as regu-
larly scheduled. We are still investigating this situation
but it appears that the STM PAR funds for September
and October may have been withdrawn from your ac-
count all at once in late October. We have attempted to
personally contact all who might have been affected, but
if this happened to you we sincerely apologize for this
scheduling error. If there is something we can do to help
you, please let us know by emailing us at
[email protected] before November 10,
2019. We thank you very much for your patience and
ongoing support and we anticipate that normal PAR
processing will resume for November 2019.
Donum Spes Society AGM All are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of
the Donum Spes Society on December 8th 1:30 PM at
Saint Vincent de Paul Church.
Family Faith Formation Updates
November 3
Children's Liturgy resumes during the 8:30 am Mass and
catechism classes at St Vincent de Paul starting at 10am
November 10
Catechism class for Junior High will take place at St Tho-
mas More Church from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
November 24
Family Mass at St Thomas More Church starting with the
8:30 Mass followed by the Advent Wreath Making work-
shop downstairs in the hall for families and parishioners.
More information to follow.
New Sunday Missals 2019-2020 Available after all Masses in the church foyer of both
STM & SVDP Churches, starting this weekend
Vocations Chalice Let us pray for our Priests and for vocations by praying
with the Vocations Chalice in our home. If you are inter-
ested in taking the Chalice home for a week or two, please
contact Shereen: 902-435-2500 ext 223 or sign up in the
book in the foyer of both churches.
Thank you for supporting our
Chalice Children! Thank you to the children and parish-
ioners who support our 5 children
sponsored through Chalice Canada.
Your donations are truly appreciated.
Saint Thomas More Total for the past week—$49.00
Saint Vincent de Paul for the past week—$22.00
You Are Just What God Intended!
In the Gospel reading, we hear about Zacchaeus, who
climbed a sycamore tree to try to see who Jesus was.
When Jesus came, he looked up and said to him,
“Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your
house today.” Why would Jesus do this? I believe Jesus is
inviting Zacchaeus into an intimate relationship with Him.
Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, a man that I admire, says, “You are
exactly what God had in mind when he made you.” I be-
lieve this saying touches on the core of our Christian jour-
ney, which can be broken down into two parts. The first
part can refer to our personal journey. If we are indeed
“exactly what God had in mind when he made us,” then
our personal journey includes removing all that isn’t of
God, discerning our vocation, and realizing who we are in
Christ. Then we can look in the mirror and see that we are
what God had in mind when he made us: children of God.
The second part of our journey is to help others to “know
they are what God intended.” When I was in the hospital,
there was a nurse there who helped me the day before I
was due to go home. I was so tense about going home be-
cause I was worried that something would come up, and I
wouldn’t be able to leave. She saw that I was tense, and
she spent some time talking to me, calming me down, and
then cracking a bunch of really funny jokes. After she
took that time to spend with me, my soul was lifted and I
had hope once again. This reminds me of the Gospel,
where it says Jesus was passing through Jericho. I feel it
was a true act of kindness and generosity for Jesus to stop
his progress to spend time with Zacchaeus. We are called
to stop and spend time with someone in need. Because of
our busy lives, it is easy to have a goal in mind and walk
right past someone in need. I believe that Jesus is telling
us to stop and look for anyone who might need our care.
God bless you, Deacon Dan
MASS INTENTION SCHEDULE
Saturday, Nov 2 — 4:00 pm Carol Anne O’Neill STM
Sunday, Nov 3 — 8:30 am Tadda & Ivan MacKinnon STM
Sunday, Nov 3 — 11:15 am Louise McPhee, Javis Roberts & Wayne Hilchey SVDP
Monday, Nov 4 — 12:00 pm Margaret Moore SVDP
Tuesday, Nov 5 — 6:30 pm Wayne Hilchey, Sheila Matthews & Souls in Purgatory STM
Wednesday, Nov 6 — 12:00 pm Sharron Keddy SVDP
Thursday, Nov 7 — 9:00 am James McLevey STM
Friday, Nov 8 — 6:30 pm Grant MacDonnell & Anne Robbins SVDP
Saturday, Nov 9 — 9:00 am Mrs. Beryl Coffin SVDP
Catholic Christian Outreach Founders' Dinner CCO's annual fundraising din-
ner is on Thursday, November
7th at 6:00 pm at the Dalhousie
Student Union Building. Join us
to hear amazing testimonies
from students who have had life
-changing encounters with Jesus
during their time on campus.
This dinner has sustained the
work of our local CCO missionaries for the past fifteen
years. We have so much to celebrate as we continue to
grow. We look forward to seeing you there! Tickets are
free but must be reserved at cco.ca/halifaxdinner. There
will be an invitation to support CCO's work at the end of
the evening.
Marian Morning of Reflection
You’re invited! Please join us for a
Marian Morning of Reflection. Saturday,
November 9th at St. Genevieve’s Parish
(723 E Chezzetcook Rd, Head of Chez-
zetcook). Mass begins at 9:00 am with Fr.
Vincent Onyekulu as celebrant and homi-
list, followed by Eucharistic adoration
and the rosary. Social time will complete the morning. All
are welcome! Presented by the Marian Gathering Halifax.
Rachael MacLean Concert
Tickets are available for those looking for an evening of
peaceful music by Rachael MacLean. A great way to kick-
off the Christmas season. The concert takes place in The
Church of Saint Andrew, 2 Circassion Drive at 7pm, Fri-
day, December 6th. Admission is $10/person. For tickets
please call Darlene at 902-434-3078 or Kathy at 902-434-
3078. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Looking for Adult English Language Tutors The Alderney Gate, Woodlawn and Bedford Libraries are
looking for adult tutors for its English Language Learning
program. This program offers one-on-one tutoring
to newcomers to Canada whose first language is not Eng-
lish. Tutors and learners meet for two hours once a
week. No ESL training or experience is required—ust an
interest in sharing conversation and learning about differ-
ent cultures. For more information, contact Anne Kelly
at 902 229-1673 or [email protected]
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth & Community Events
6th Annual Daily Bread Outreach Art Show
Come out to the annual Art
Show & Sale: “THE GROUP
OF SEVEN … MORE OR
LESS” in support of Daily
Bread Outreach at Saint
Mary’s Cathedral Basil-
ica. The sale will take place
Sunday, November 24, 2019
in the church hall.
The Daily Bread Outreach Program provides various
services to our neighbours who are dealing with issues
relating to poverty. The program offers food, support
services, clothing, socialization, hope and an art pro-
gram. See the artistic talent of the Outreach clients as
well as that of the volunteers. The art show is a chance
to purchase a unique Christmas gift for a loved one.
Forms of payment accepted at the art show are cheques
& cash only.
Rest in Peace,
Rev. J. Louis Comeau
On the morning of October 11,
2019, our third-longest ordained
priest in our diocese, Rev. J. Louis
Comeau, passed away in Meteghan.
He was ordained on March 25,
1950, and served as a priest for 69
years. Please keep his brother Désiré and all the ex-
tended family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.
Volunteers needed at Dartmouth General
and Nova Scotia Hospital We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our
valuable volunteer team. Volunteer programs are avail-
able daytime, evenings and on weekends; in fact,
there’s one waiting just for you. For more info, visit
www.nshealth.ca/volunteer or call us at 902-464-4805.
Food Bingo
St. Paul's Church, 197 Windmill Road, Dartmouth
Sat. Nov. 9 from 2:00-4:00. $10.00
Introducing the Christ the King Pastoral Council
Darlene Bonang was raised Catholic, but drifted away from the Church in her late teens. She had a profound
experience at a Stations of the Cross play in young adulthood, which led her on a journey to seek her faith
again. Her career was in graphic design, marketing, and promotions. She got involved with religious education
when her two children were school-aged and later worked as an administrator for Saint Benedict Parish in Hali-
fax. She and her husband live on the Eastern Shore, and she’s excited to serve as our Director of Community.
Chris O'Hara grew up in Dartmouth, NS and has been a part of many different Catholic Youth Ministry and
Young Adult programs. He is passionate about music, the Toronto Maple Leafs, parish renewal, and his wife
Becca O'Hara. He now works at the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth in faith formation. He is excited to be a
Diocesan support to the Pastoral Council for the newly formed Christ the King parish.
Kenneth Harrity started his insurance career in 1973 as an independent multi line adjuster. He held various
management positions from Marketing and Quality Assurance to Vice-President Operations Atlantic and Part-
ner of one of Canada’s leading National Insurance Services providers, and after retiring in 2010, incorporated a
company providing Insurance Litigation Consulting. Fully retiring in 2018, Ken is enjoying time with his wife
Barbara grandchildren, family and friends. Actively supporting church, community and neighbors are now his
focus. Ken is Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus Saint Thomas More Council 13987.
Becca O’Hara is an American and grew up running around the woods of northern Minnesota. She was raised
Catholic and fell in love with Jesus more deeply at Franciscan University, where she received a BA in Theol-
ogy and in Catechetics. At the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado, she received her MA in Leadership for
the New Evangelization and then worked for FORMED.org. She moved to Halifax in June 2018 and married
her husband Chris in June 2019. Becca now serves as the Director of Formation & Mission at Christ the King.
Kim Ingalls has been a member of the St. Thomas More family since 2011. Kim and Edward have been hap-
pily married for the past 13 years. Together, Kim and Edward have 2 kind and caring girls; Sara (12) and Emily
(8). Kim is a Medical Laboratory Technologist at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, who specializes in Hemato-
pathology. Over the last few years Kim has started to grow in her faith. She has taught Primary, Grade 5, and
First Reconciliation and First Communion, and has helped with Children’s Liturgy, Baptism Prep, and Alpha.
Her girls joyfully sing in the Junior Choir. Kim’s hope for this parish is for everyone to know God loves them.
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love.” (John 4:16)
Janet Saunders joined the St. Thomas More community in 1996 after moving to the area with her husband
Kelly. They have two daughters, Rachel and Rebecca. She began volunteering as a Catechist 13 years ago and
has helped prepare dozens of children for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. She
works as a digital project manager, also leading organizational change and process improvement. Janet is look-
ing forward to working with the other members of the Christ the King Pastoral Council to help build a stronger
and more vibrant parish. Janet will serve as Secretary for the Pastoral Council.
Bonnie Pilkington has been a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish since 2011. In 2018 she joined the Liturgy
Ministry as Coordinator for Lectors, a ministry she has participated in since her teen years. She was appointed
to the SVDP Pastoral Council in September 2015 & elected Chair in December 2016, where she has actively
contributed to her faith community while broadening her knowledge of our Church and strengthening her per-
sonal faith. Bonnie is humbled to serve on the inaugural Christ the King Pastoral Council as our parish evolves
and flourishes as a relevant, vital, and vibrant Catholic presence in our community.
Angus MacKenzie is married to Jessie, with two grown children and has been in the Parish since 1983. He is a
member of the Knights of Columbus, and over the years has served on Parish Council, the Liturgy Committee,
trained and scheduled altar servers, helped with the Saturday evening choir and the music for the Friday eve-
ning healing service. He has also worked on ALPHA and the Life in The Spirit seminars, is currently a member
of the Donum Spes prayer group, and volunteers with Chalice.
Sandy Graves describes herself as a wife, wicked stepmonster, nanny, sister, friend, public servant, and most
importantly, daughter of a King! She is married to Doug, and together they have two grown sons, a beautiful
granddaughter, a slobbery Newfoundland dog, and live in Cow Bay. Previously, as a member of St. Vincent de
Paul Church, Sandy served with the St Andrew School of Evangelization, Weekend of Grace for Women, Ora
Women’s Ministry, music ministry with Doug, and more. Sandy serves as Coordinator for Pastoral Council.
