Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
www.motherteresaparish.com 6032 Normandy Dr. Halifax, NS B3K 2S9 Phone: 902-454-5835 Fax: 902-454-0339 E-mail: motherteresa@eastlink.ca

CHURCH CLEANINGThe date is setJune 8th. We will gather here at

9:00am to give the place a good cleaning. Pizza lunch is being provided by the Knights of Columbus. Looking forward to seeing lots of people out to help clean our church.

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD CORPUS CHRISTIIn the reading from the Gospel according to Luke, the Twelve have five loaves and two fish and so they tell Jesus to send the crowds away to find their own lodging and food. Jesus, however, wishes to do otherwise. Earlier, Jesus had instructed the Twelve for their mission saying, Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic (Luke 9:3). Todays feast is about an impossible task becoming possible - through Christ. Today we celebrate with great joy the gift of the Eucharist. Jesus by giving us his Body and Blood, gave us the possibility of new life. We also welcome to the Altar today for their first time: Brady Bishop, Jaxon Carroll, Matthew Fitzgerald, Daycen Greencorn, Ava Purcell, and Jack Wotton . This is a beautiful gift that now each Sunday these children will be nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ - the gift of the Eucharist to draw them ever more closely to follow the Lord. This is not about a one time event, but rather, stemming from Baptism the flow of the Sacraments to keep each of us connected to Jesus in our Faith. We will never be wanting if we choose in faith to be followers of Christ. During this Year of Faith may we take some time to learn more about the powerful gift we have in the Eucharist - the Source and Summit of our Faith.

HELP NEEDEDWe are in need of Catechists for the upcoming year beginning
in September, If you want to answer our Bishop and the Holy Fathers call to share the gospel then you might be interested in this ministry. Please speak to Susan Sarty or contact the church office and speak to Sister Teresa. This is a special way to follow the call of the New Evangelization. Resources are provided.

PROJECT RACHELHealing Rock Garden Memorial, Monday, June 10, 7pm,

June 2nd, 2013

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 3:153:45 pm Saturday Office Hours: MondayThursday 9:004:00 Weekday Masses: (in the Marion Room)
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ** Saturday Sunday Closed on Fridays 9:00 am 10:15 am NORTHWOOD MANOR 9:00am 9:00am 4:00 pmBlessed Mother Teresa 10:00 amBlessed Mother Teresa

St. Vincent de Paul parish hall, Dartmouth. If your dear baby died before birth, we invite you to join us as each parent paints baby's name on a rock and places this rock in the healing garden. Please bring your own rock -- we supply the paint and refreshments RSVP 423-9955, projectrachel.hfx@gmail.com

CWLThe annual C.W.L dinner for members and invited guests will be held on
Monday June 3rd at 6:30pm. Please take note of the time.

PROCESSION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT On this beautiful feast where we celebrate the Body, Blood, Soul

SAINT VINCENT DE PAULA reminder that on the Second Sunday (and Satur-

day) of each month volunteers from our Saint Vincent de Paul Society take financial donations at the door following mass. Next weekend is that weekend in June so please give generously so support may continue for those in most need.

and Divinity of our Lord - our belief in the Real Presence - we will have a special procession with the Eucharist. Following Mass, those who are able to walk with us will follow the Blessed Sacrament in procession, leaving the Church and going down Robie Street, onto Lady Hammond Road and back up around High Street back to the front steps of the Church for Benediction. This procession is a concrete demonstration of what we believe about the Eucharist, that we need to show the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament to the world - bringing Jesus to the world - literally.

**On the First Friday of each month mass is at 7:00pm Weekend Masses:

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHA Neighborhood Watch meeting on Tuesday

REFLECTIONS ON THE SACRED HEARTJune is traditionally the month of the Sacred Heart. Devotion to the

Parish Staff: Fr. Gerald DavidPastor Rev. Mr. Paul CarnellDeacon Sr. Teresa MacDonaldSecretary Sue HannFinance Manager Susan SartyDirector of Religious Education Jerry Campbell & John BradleyCustodians Sr. Theresa McCarthyNorthwood SACRAMENTAL REMINDERS:
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:153:45pm; First Fridays of the month during Adoration, following the 7:00pm mass.

June 4th from 7:00 8:30pm, St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Please come out and meet our new Community Response Officer Constable Trena Gillis and her partner Constable Phil Power! I have asked Constable Gillis to give an update on our area and talk about Summer Safety. All are welcome and please bring a friend. I look forward to seeing you there!

Sacred Heart of Jesus means the Person of Christ with special emphasis on His love symbolized by His Heart. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus can best be described by what it is in fact - Jesus Christ, loving us with all His Heart! The biblical description of heart is referenced as the rich, inner core of our being where we make decisions, experience emotions and where we pray to God. Blessed Pope John Paul II has spoken more on the Heart of Jesus than any other pope. A statement that Blessed pope John Paul II made in June of 1982, demonstrates that he understood the Heart of Jesus in the biblical sense: The heart, which is the central organ of Christs human organism, is at the same time the true symbol of His interior life: His thoughts, His will, His sentiments. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on Us!!!!

HOLY FATHERS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE That a culture of dialogue,

listening, and mutual respect may prevail among peoples His mission intention is: That where secularization is strongest, Christian communities may effectively promote a new evangelization. Let us join our Holy Father in these daily prayer intentions.

THE SEVEN PILLARS OF THE CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY This week we reflect on the seventh pillar of Catholic Spirituality - The Rosary. We have just moved out of the month of May, a month traditionally dedicated to our

Blessed Mother Mary. Her role in Catholic Spirituality is essentially described very simply in the following words Through Mary, to Jesus. The rosary is in essence a powerful story about the life of Jesus Christ. Matthew Kelly summarizes this beautifully, There is no more powerful story than that of Jesus Christ. This is the story that has

formed and focused human history, and it is essential to our mission as Christians that we are intimately familiar with it. The rosary helps us to know his story and teaches us to integrate it into our own lives.

Baptism: Please contact Fr. Gerald or the parish office to arrange preparation. Marriage: Please contact Fr. Gerald at least 6-months in advance. Sacrament of the Sick: If you or a loved one is entering hospital or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact Fr. Gerald or the parish office. Funerals: In the event of the death of a loved one, please contact the parish office as soon as is convenient. Fr. Gerald and the Parish staff will assist with the necessary arrangements.

CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOUTo our First Communion Children, their parents, the first teachers in the
O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion, grant us, we pray, so to revere the sacred mysteries of your body and Blood that we may always experience in ourselves the fruits of your redemption. Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. -Collect prayer for Solemnity of Corpus Christi

ways of Faith, and to those who contributed to these childrens faith development thus far, a BIG THANK YOU. Brady Bishop, Jaxon Carroll, Matthew Fitzgerald, Daycen Greencorn, Ava Purcell, and Jack Wotton thank you for your gift of faith and your celebration of faith with us here at Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Thank you also to the Religious Ed Coordinator Susan Sarty and all the Religious Education teachers for sharing and witnessing to the Faith. Please plan to come and join us following the 10am Mass and procession downstairs in the Hall for a reception to congratulate our First Communion Children on receiving this special sacrament.

MASS INTENTIONS: Please contact the office if you would like to have a mass

intention celebrated on a particular date.

Saturday June 8, 2013 Ursulla & Ernest Arsenault

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