Singing Priests DVD's - For all who signed
up for a DVD of the Singing Priests Concert, you may purchase your DVD at the rectory. If anyone wishes to order one please
usee the sign up sheet at the back of the church. We thank all those who ordered one. We especially thank Dat Tran and Gui
Violette for taping the show. Dat Tran developed all the DVD's and we could not be more pleased with the DVD he produced.
If ordering by cheque, make them payable to St. Anthony's Parish.
Social Justice Committee - Meetings are held the first Monday of each month
in the Rectory at 6:15 pm. Committee Chair - Marjorie Hughes @ 472-2081.
Parish Council - Next Meeting is on Sunday, June
12th at 6:00 pm in the Rectory.
Liturgy
Committee - Next meeting is on Tuesday, May 24th at 7:30 pm in the Rectory.
Our many liturgical ministries rely on our participation. Sickness, aging and death
have caused a shrinking of our core of volunteers - servers, hospitality ministers, readers and communion distributers, etc.
Any youngster or adult who has made First Communion is eligible to serve a liturgical ministry . If you would like
to serve, please contact Marilyn Brennan (472-1926) for training and scheduling.
Parish Nursing Committee
- Next Meeting is on Monday, June 10th at 6:30 pm in
the Rectory.
Shawl Ministry - The
next gathering is on Tuesday, June 14th at 10:15 am in the Rectory.
"Touched by Cancer" Mass: Every third Friday of the month
at 7:00 PM. Virtually everyone's life has been affected in some way by cancer. Come, pray with us and receive the Sacrament
of Anointing. June's "Touched
by Cancer" Mass is Friday, June 17th at 7:00 pm.
New Horizons for Seniors Programs
Photography - Continues on Wednesdays' forenoon from 9:30 am until 12:00 noon. At the NB College of Craft & Design,
located at 457 Queen Street. Cameras will be provided to participants.
Pottery - Continues on Thursdays' forenoon from 9:30 am until 12:00 noon. Same location, the NB College of Craft
and Design.
Transportation: If participants need transportation, please call Loyal Taxi.
Parking: Please
park either at City Hall or Kings Place. KEEP YOUR PARKING RECEIPT. Do not park on the street as we cannot reimburse you without
a receipt.
Choir Notice - If interested in joining either the senior choir (Sunday morning) or the folk choir
(Saturday evening) please speak with a choir member. New members are always welcome
Seniors Taxi Service: If
you or someone you know is having trouble finding transportation for Mass, call Loyal Taxi (455-6789). This free service is
provided to help Seniors attend parish functions.
Offertory
Envelopes or Automatic Debit: If you are a new member of our Parish and would like to use regular offertory envelopes,
please contact the office (444-6010). If Automatic Debit would be more convenient for you, please contact Greg Feener (472-9364).
As summer approaches, members might find the Auto-debit system to be an ideal way of managing their contributions.
Home Visits: Volunteers are invited to accompany our pastor on these visits. If you have an hour or so to give and would
like to join the team and help on future visits, please contact Anita (472-7575)
Elite 90's Club: This club recognizes parishioners and friends who have
celebrated their 90th birthday! Please contact Irene (444-6010) so that we many include you, a relative or a friend to this
unique circle of parishioners.
Quilt-making
sessions & courses - Our parish
quilt-making sessions are on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30- 4:30 pm in the Crying room of the Church. The instructor
is Gail Mitchell (472-2644). Quilt-making is open to all parishioners. We could use a few more people to help and no experience
is necessary. We will teach you. Bring a friend.
Liturgy of the Word Progam - Thanks to
all those who haave helped with the program. The children have enjoyed it very much. We would like to see this program continue
in the fall. However, for this to happen, we wil need a few more volunteers. We work as a team to prepare our sessions, and
the time commitment is quite small. If you are interested in becoming involved in September, please call Marianne McNeil (472-9757).Thank
you.
"Gifts for Change"
- The last day for this collection is May 29th. The K-5 catechism classes are doing a fund raiser this year to raise money to "Fill-a-stable" through
the "Gifts for Change" project. This project will provide a family/village in need of cows, goats, and chickens
along with veterinary care, equipment and medication. This is a matched gift. Our purchase at Easter will go toward a stable
full of animals. The gift is a source of food and income for those receiving it and a means to help their entire community
and potentially afford an education for their children. Each of the classes is collecting coins in a container. A special
container will be placed in the foyer of the church for anyone who would like to contribute to the "Gifts
for Change" fund-raising effort.
Saint John Diocese
Aboriginal Council - The next meeting will be
held on Saturday, May 28th at 10:00 am at Esgenoopetitj
First Nation School, Burnt Church.
NB Community Harvest Gardens - applications are being accepted for members to join in Devon.
There are 32 plots
still available for people who would like to grow their own food. For more information, phone the Rectory.
Sunday morning Bible Study - The eight-week Bible study is being held in the Rectory on Sunday's from 10:30 am until 11:30
am. Parishioners are welcome to join and if anyone has any questions, please contact Tera Vellenoweth through email at teravel@gmail.com or by phone at 472-0694.
Fun
Soccer Program for our youth -
St. Anthony's Parish is starting a fun Soccer program for youth between the ages of 5 - 14 years-of-age. This is a great
way to have fun, learn about the game of soccer, meet new friends. The program is from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm behind St. Anthony's
church parking lot and runs through until June 26th once a week. If you have children of grandchildren that would be interested
in this activity, please contact Ed Theriault (206-2245) after 5:00 pm or by email at nickandy@rogers.com.
Confirmation 2011 - Confirmation will be celebrated
at St. Francis of Assisi on Friday, May 27th @ 7:00 pm.
Country and
Gospel Concert - First ever Country
and Gospel Concert at St. Anthony's. May 29th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Featuring
all local artists and also featuring Minto's "Hooked on Country" Band. Free will offering to raise money for
victims of Domestic Violence. Please come and show your support for this very worthy cause. If you have any questions or want
more information, don't hesitate to call the parish office (444-6010)
Events in other places
Atlantic Catechetical Association Conference - As the Archdiocese of Moncton, New Brunswick, celebrates its 75th anniversary, we are pleased to
be hosting the biannual Atlantic Catechetical Association Conference. "Transfigurations:
Seeing with New Eyes, Responding with New Vision" takes place from May 27th -
29th at the Ramada Plaza Crystal Palace and Convention Centre, Dieppe. The cost of the conference is $195 per person
prior to April 15th, and $225 per person following that date. Register on-line at http://diocesemoncton.ca
or contat Ellen Bennett, Chairperson, Organizing Committee, 452 Amirault Street, Dieppe, NB, E1A 1G3. Phone: (506) 857-9531,
x227; fax (506) 857-9533; email: transfigurations2011@gmail.com.
Annual Big Card Party - St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall, Friday evening, June 3rd, beginning at 7:00 pm. Cost is $5.00 per person
and Auction 45's only will be played. There is no need to book a table. For information, call Sheila (446-6074) or Helen
(446-6011)
Fredericton
Right-to-Life 'Focus on Life' Benefit Dinner
- Monday, May 30th (6-9 pm) at the Fredericton Inn. For tickets or more information, please phone 459-8990. Special guests
include Rev. Ian Wetmore, Ruth Lobo, Elisha Lakin as well as entertainment.
Holy Rosary Parish, Minto - A memorial Mass for Fr. John Higgins on Tuesday, May 31st at 6:00 pm. Reception to follow in the church hall.
Italian Dinner
- Our Lady of Grace School is holding a fund-raiser dinner on Sunday, June 5th at Sts. John and Paul Parish, 727 New Maryland
Highway, from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Menu includes homemade lasagna (vegetarisn lasagna will be available), salad, garlic
bread and homemade desserts. Cost is $10.00 for adults, and $8.00 for children 12 and under, children under 3 and under eat
free. Family price is $30
St. Dunstan's CWL Card Party - (Auction 45's) on Tuesday, June 7th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Helen
O'Connor Hall. Lots of prizes and a lunch will be served. $5.00 per person. Please call Hughette Mullin (455-0330) or
Jeannine Roy (455-6869)
