St. Paul’s Church Newsletter Issue #23

May 1 – June 30, 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS: (add these events to your calendar NOW – too good to miss) Strawberry Social – Sunday, September 13th from 11:00 – 1:00. Jewellery and Autumn Bake Sale – Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 – 2:00. Christmas Dining & Entertaining Sale – Sunday, November 15th and 22nd after Mass Family Christmas Dinner - Saturday, December 5th at 6:00 Cookie-Platter Sale - Sunday, December 13th after Mass

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH - Sunday, May 10th . 20 degrees and full sun. PERFECT!

The day was as good as it gets. The meal started at 11:30, and was simply delicious! Ray Wincey was up at the crack of dawn, preparing a wonderful meal for everyone, especially “the mothers”. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves. About 95 attended. Thank you Ray.

We had a special “guest appearance” by Frances Benteau. As usual, it was so good to see you. Missing this year, but they’ll be back in 2016 – Jeanne Richard and Fr.Ed.

The Build-A-Bear Raffle concluded – winners – 1st prize – Jayden Strangward, 2nd prize – Madison Cameron and 3rd prize – Mika Kawaja. Congrats. The raffle raised $88.00.

Busy day – we also concluded our Pro-Life collection of baby items. All items were put on display, and a donation can was provided – this raised $117.00

Half of the proceeds of the meal were turned over to Birthright - $340.00.

The total amount given to Birthright, along with the clothing, was $545.00. Thank you to everyone who participated this year. Fr. Hattie would be so pleased.

Special thanks to the clean-up crew – Tim Evers, Susan Greenough, Paula and Bill Yochoff, Paul and Jan Clark, Russ and Rita Fougere, Ann Whalen and John Anderson.

RAFFLES – we held two raffles in April/May/June.

Two Chocolate Tables – hand-crafted by John Woods – was drawn at the last Loonie-Toonie, on May 27th. The lucky winner of the tables was Paula Yochoff.

Build A Bear – donated by Debbie Hartlen – was drawn on Mother’s Day. Winners of the 3 prizes: 1st prize: Jayden Strangward 2nd prize: Madison Cameron 3rd prize Mika Kawaja.

DEATHS

Thurs. July 2nd – Alison MacLean, 72, sister of Jean Gomes. Funeral at Atlantic Funeral Home on Main St. on Sun. July 5th .

CLEAN UP….CLEAN UP… It has to be done every year – the annual clean up the Church grounds. We was a crisp 8 deg. Morning – May 9th – and we had a lot of workers - Brian Wambolt, Trish Sapp, Jamison Sapp, Madison Cameron, Paul Clark, Bill & Paula Yochoff, Ray & Dorothy Wincey, ……. Thank you to you all. You worked hard, bagged a lot of leaves and branches, and the property looks wonderful. The coffee/tea and donuts were great!

ORDINATION - on Saturday, June 27th, at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, Dan Daley was ordained to the Permanent Deaconate. Dan is the husband of Kerry Daley, who is our secretary/bookkeeper. Congratulations.

GRADUATION - on June 3rd, Lauren Tashiro, granddaughter of Margaret Chisholm, graduated with her BSc degree from the University of Toronto. A bright future awaits you. Congrats.

FATIMA – Sunday, May 17th - It was a mild and drizzly day, and about 80 people attended. A beautiful Mass was held at 2:00, with wonderful music and a superb choir – a combination of St. Paul’s and the Portuguese. The procession through the streets was cancelled, due to the rain. Fr. Burke led the saying of the rosary. Deacon Robert assisted.

A reception was held in the hall, hosted by the Women’s Assoc. Thank you to Jackie Rodrigues for your help, and to the set-up and clean-up crew – Justine Amero, Margie MacNeil and Jan Clark.

The Eva and Armindo Nunes donated a beautiful, ornate chasuble and stole, which were purchased at Fatima in Portugal. It was presented to Fr. Burke, he blessed it, and it will be worn every May. Thank you.

ROSARY – every Wednesday night at 6:30, we participate in a beautiful “Scriptural Rosary” – led by Deacon Bernie. This is a most peaceful time of the week, lasting only half an hour. Please try to attend.

Rosaries provided.

PAD – Pre-Authorized Debit Program – this program is now in effect at St. Paul’s. Sign-up sheets are located at the Church entrance, by the bulletin boards

This system will automatically withdraw your donation, once it has been authorized by you. This assures your donation is made, in case you can’t be at Church, due to illness, holidays, emergencies, weather, heading South for the winter, heading to cottages in the Summer, etc.

WHAT WE COLLECT – all year long, we will continue to collect the following:

Yarn – all colours and weights – drop off in the Religious Articles Room (R.A.Room) Stamps – used – cut ½” around the edges and drop in the box near the bulletin boards Prescription eyeglasses – and cases – drop in the labelled basket Mason jars – if you need some, see Jan. Drop off any at the R.A. Room. Plant pots – all sizes – as you collect them this summer, drop off at the R.A. Room. Books and puzzles and games – which we sell every Sunday downstairs. Bubble Wrap – we can always use this. Drop off at the R.A. Room. Jewellery – for our sale in the Fall. (also scarves/purses) Drop off at the R.A. Room. Canadian Tire money & pennies - jars on table inside the Church on the right. Cards – new, unused, to sell in the R.A. Room for 50¢ each.

ALWAYS NEEDED – the larger sized Sobey’s grocery bags. They are needed for St. Vincent de Paul. The bags are strong for heavy food.

The last Women’s Assoc. meeting of the season was held on Sun. May 24th. We will meet again on September 13th . We urge any interested women, who would like to get involved in Church functions, to join us for our monthly meetings. For more info, please see Jan (463-5962)

FATHER’S DAY “ICE CREAM SUNDAE SUNDAY” - AND – “THANK-YOU TO FR. ED”

Today we honoured all our Dad’s, and paid tribute to Fr. Ed., who has been with us for a few years, doing weekly Sunday Masses. We thank him for all he has given us – his humour, his intelligence, his dancing and his thought-provoking homilies.

In the hall, we had a reception for Fr. Ed, and it was also our annual “Father’s Day Ice Cream Sundae Sunday”. The Women’s Assoc. hosted the reception, and thank everyone who brought in platters of sandwiches, sweets, cheese/crackers, etc. We also thank all the women who served ice cream and toppings, and also Kyle LeBlanc and Mika Kawaja who helped us. Thanks also to the men who helped set-up and take-down - Paul Clark, Ray Wincey, John Anderson and Bill Yochoff. Thanks to Paula Yochoff for making the ice-cream sandwiches, Jeanne Richard for making the caramel topping, and Rita Fougere for making the chocolate toppings. Fun was had by all. The rain didn’t dampen out spirits.

PLANT SALE – Sat. June 13th Wow, this was a great sale. We raised a total of $2,014.60. Half of Dartmouth attended the sale.

We thank the Women’s Assoc. for their hard work - Susan Greenough, Justine Amero , Pat Mombourquette, Betty Boyles, Jan Clark, Corinne Ware, Janice Corbett, Paula Yochoff, Jeanne Richard, Ann Dockrill, Margie MacNeil, Betty Fern, Dorothy Lemire, Rita Fougere, and especially Jackie Rodrigues – she brought in plants by the truck-load!

We also thank the men who helped – Paul Clark, Bill Yochoff and Russ Fougere. Thanks to all. It was fun!

Winner of the 50/50 was Eileen Glover - $80.00.

Keep bringing in your flower pots this summer, any time. Drop them off at the Religious Articles Room.

FIRST COMMUNION - Sunday, June 7th . This year, we had 3 children receive their First Communion – Kelsea Cluett, Jayden Strangward and Makenzie Haverstock. It could not have been a more perfect day – full sun and warm. Fr. Tom Maybe presided. The Women’s Assoc. treated the entire parish to pancakes and sausages – to celebrate with the children. Thanks to Ray Wincey for stepping up and cooking the sausages.

It was a wonderful day.

VISITOR – former parishioner, Peggy MacInnis, now living in Parrsboro, dropped by for a visit to deliver a bunch of books for us to sell, and bags full of yarn for our knitting group. Thanks Peggy – good to see you again.

CONFIRMATION - June 14, 2015

Our candidates this year – Julie Heffler, Caitlyn Doherty and Sarah Doherty. The service was presided by Fr. Richards, and assisted by Deacon Robert. Certificates were presented in the hall before the reception. Congratulations. The cake was supplied by The Coffee Hour group, and The Women’s Assoc. set the reception head table.

GRADUATION - on Sat. May 16th, Darlene Morrison finished her degree, graduating from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD), with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), majoring in Fine Arts and minoring in Art History. She also made the Dean’s list for scholastic achievement.

Darlene is a self-taught artist, but now has the academic credentials to complement her previous skills.

RECIPE – JEANNE’S ANT KILLER

Back by popular demand – the recipe: 3 Tbsp. Borax 1 cup white sugar 3 cups warm water

Stir well. Pour into shallow bottle caps or plates, etc. Store left-over in fridge.

MINISTRY FAIR – Sun. May 31

We held an interesting and busy Ministry Fair after Mass, during which time we also sold take-out meals, shared birthday cake, and sold books. Yes, we have a lot happening at St. Paul’s. We had people sign up for various activities in the Church.

ANNIVERSARIES

Nancy & John Arsenault – June 6 – 69 years (WOW)

Pat & Cliff Friesen – May 23 – 57 years

Jan & Paul Clark – May 3 – 47 years

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL

MASON JARS – we have collected a lot of mason jars, so if you need some, please see Jan. Time to do up the jellies, jams, preserves, rhubarb, etc.

BIRTH – to Christian and Angela Hiriart, a beautiful baby boy – Miguel – on March 4th. A brother for Javier, Matias and Marcella.

ADDRESS CHANGE - please notify Kerry, in the Rectory, if you are changing your address or phone number (phone number in Bulletin)

ICE CREAM SUNDAES – will be served in the hall during the Summer, most weeks.

They will sell for $2.00 each, and we will serve a different flavour every week. This will begin next Sunday.

LOONIE-TOONIE COFFEE HOUSE - we held the last Coffee House of the season on Wed. May 27th . To all who attended….thank you! It was a full house! We had to set up more tables/chairs. The Sham-Rocks and I-Chix performed a great selection of songs, including a tribute to Neil Sedaka. There were many other performers, and they got the crowd hopping. Let’s not forget our dancers – Betty Fern and Dorothy Lemire (Ding and Dong) . Special thanks to all the women who donated baked goods to sell – you chose wisely – the crowd loved the food. Winner of the 50/50 – Pat Mombourquette – she took home $98.50. Winner of the door prize – Joan Jennings – she took home wine, biscuits and jam. Winner of the coffee tables – Paula Yochoff – a big “thank you” to John Woods.

We also had a “celebrity” drop in – Frank Cameron – Seaside FM supports us.

Thanks for the great season – we’ll see you all again on Sept. 30th .

GARBAGE – as you all know, we will be beginning a new system for bagging our garbage on August 1st.

We are working on a new arrangement in the hall/kitchen, and you will all be advised as to “what goes where”. It is important that we “toss our trash” properly, or it will be rejected – you can hide nothing in clear bags. More to follow.

PRAYERS – please remember in your prayers – Mary MacLeod and Jeanne Richard.

REMINDER - we have a Lost and Found box located near the Church entrance by the bulletin boards. If you lose something, or forget something, please check there. Currently, there is a nice youths jacket, scarf and missal. PRESCRIPTION EYE GLASSES

We have been collecting your old prescription glasses for several years. Since January, we have turned in 31 pair of glasses. These are all sent to “underdeveloped countries”.

Thanks for your support.

MEDAL OF MERIT – presentations were made on Sun. June 13, to three parishioners who have earned these awards – Debbie Hartlen and Linda & Barry Franklin. Thank you for your many years of dedication and service to St. Paul’s, in so many ways.

WELCOME - to our new parishioner – Donald Lawrence. We hope you enjoy St. Paul’s Church.

ANNIVERSARY - on May 20, 2015, I observed the 53rd anniversary of my Ordination. I was ordained by Archbishop Gerald Berry in St. Mary’s Basilica with three others: Fr. Robert Hallett, whose first appointment was to St. Paul Parish as assistant to Fr. Michael Laba; Fr. Robert McDougall, appointed to Immaculate Conception Parish in Truro; and Fr. Basic Carew, appointed with me to St. Patrick Parish in Halifax. Frs. Hallett, McDougall and Carew have passed to their eternal reward. May they rest in peace.

I have served in many parishes in the Archdiocese. As you know, in July 1999, I was appointed pastor of St. Paul Parish, a ministry I held until my “retirement” on July 31, 2006.

Since then, I have been doing “fill-in” ministry - two afternoons weekly at Halifax Infirmary (Sacrament of the Sick). When Deacon Brian Smith became administrator of St. Paul, I offered to celebrate Mass on Tuesdays, Thursdays, First Fridays, special feasts and holidays – as well as funeral Masses. I am doing the same under the administration of Deacon Robert Doyle.

It seems I can’t get away from you! As long as my health and age permit (I’ll be 82 on June 30th), I hope to continue. How blessed I am. St. Paul Parish will always be special to me.

May God continue to bless your Parish now and in the years to come.

Submitted by Fr. Charlie Burke

THE STARFISH POEM

A little boy walked carefully along a crowded beach Where starfish by the hundreds lay there within his reach. They washed up with each wave as far as the eye could see And each would surely die if they weren’t sent back to sea.

So one by one he rescued them, then heard a stranger call, “It really won’t make much difference…for you cannot save them all” But he tossed but another one back towards the ocean’s setting sun, He said with deep compassion, “I made a difference to that one”.

Submitted by Fr. Burke

MONEY RAISED- below is a list of money raised, thanks to those who attend the Loonie-Toonies, Coffee Hours, and those who purchased Take-Out Meals on Sundays:

Sunday Meals - Sept. 2014 – July 2015 - $3,428.67

Loonie-Toonie - Sept. 2014 – May 2015 - $1889.26

Coffee Hour - Sept. 2014 – July 2015 - $634.60

Thanks to Paul Clark for keeping track of all this money and making deposits constantly. As you see, this all really adds up. Thanks to John Anderson for helping set-up.

Thanks to Betty Fern and Dorothy Lemire (Ding & Dong) – our clean-up crew, and also Susan Greenough for your help. If you need a laugh, go to our kitchen!!

Of course, a big thank you to Ray Wincey for preparing all these delicious meals weekly. Meals have been discontinued for the summer, but will start up again in September. Occasionally, throughout the summer, we’ll be selling desserts.

NEW BABY – while we all sat back and enjoyed a perfect warm day outside, Amanda Babin was in labour.

On Thursday, June 25th at 4:15 AM, Amanda and Darryl welcomed a new little baby boy - 6 lbs 15 oz - our newest parishioner - Jean-Paul Francis

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

“STEP UP WALK” – this fundraising walk was sponsored by Chalice, in support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. We had some parishioners from St. Paul’s who participated in this walk: Joyce Chabot, Pat Millar, John Anderson, John Woods, Victor Alex and Deacon Robert. Thank you, to you 6, who helped raise a lot of “much needed” money for St. Vincent de Paul.

“EPIC” KIDS TRIATHLON – Sun. June 28th - we had one little parishioner who participated in this event, and represented Shannon Park School. Mika Kawaja jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Banook (it was a cold, windy 12 deg day), then biked, then ran thru the finish ribbon. Shannon Park School won $2,000 for the highest participation – money raised goes towards gym equipment.

Great effort Mika!

ROOM FOR THOUGHT