Archive for August, 2012
Video Library
We would like to create a small video resource library for the use of our children’s Religious Education program. We are asking parishioners for their assistance in stocking this library with religious movies or educational titles. If you have any VHS tapes or DVDs that you could either donate or loan to this project, it would be very helpful. Our Religious Education program would also gratefully accept monetary donations so that they can purchase certain titles. If you can help, please contact Jean Donaldson (652-8156 or jeandonaldson42@gmail.com) or Anne Struthers.
Special Collection For Africa
On September 15/16, there will be a special collection taken up for Africa, which continues to suffer through the worst drought in 60 years. Donations will be forwarded to the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), which has an organization in place that will ensure that your donations will get to those in need. The Government of Canada has pledged to match all monies raised through this collection. Special envelopes for this collection are available in the foyer.
Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Thursday, September 6th, 7pm, in the large classroom between the church vestry and the parish office. Use the parish office entrance.
Parish Council meetings are open to all parishioners who wish to attend as observers. If any parishioner would like to speak at a monthly meeting, or have an item placed on the agenda, please speak to the Chairperson, Robert Taylor, or contact the parish office (office@saintjoachims.com or 653-6852), ahead of time.
Hall Rentals
If you are planning an event, and considering renting our hall, we encourage you to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. The full schedule for all activities going on in of Parish Hall through the end of next year is available here on our website (saintjoachims.com/hall). We rent our hall for parties, showers, receptions and we are also able to accommodate licensed functions. For more information on hall rentals, call Marie (696-8169).
Community Events
Events taking place around Saint John over the next few weeks:
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50/50 Draw
Tickets for our next 50/50 Draw go on sale in September. An envelope of 5 tickets costs only $10. Only 200 envelopes will be sold – meaning you have a 1 in 200 chance to win. Tickets will be available in the foyer before and after Mass, or you can call Mary Ellen (696-2385) or Marie (696-8169). Winning number will be announced in the bulletin. All proceeds going towards the parish debt.
If you would like to help with this fundraising effort by selling tickets, please contact Mary Ellen (696-2385 or maryellengallery@rogers.com).
Religious Education Registration
Registration for Religious Education classes will be held on Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th before and after each Mass in the Parish Hall. The registration fee is $15/child or $25/family, which helps to offset some of the costs of running the program. We have raised the registration fee by a small amount from last year as it was not nearly enough to cover the expenses of the teachers. Please remember to bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate as we require them for all children enrolled in Religious Education.
Classes begin Sunday, October 14th at 10:30am in the Hall. For more information on our Religious Education program, please contact Jean Donaldson.
