Announcements
Flea Market
There will be a Flea Market, BBQ and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 16th, 8 am -1 pm, at Saint Joachim’s. All funds raised will be used to support teens attending Steubenville Atlantic. Donations for the Flea Market accepted on Friday nights – contact Joseph Bourque (721-8258) for more information.
Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held today, Sunday, May 3rd, 2 – 4pm. All are welcome.
Special Collection
Bishop Harris has asked us to take up a special collection for the victims of the earthquake in Nepal on the weekend of May 16th & 17th. If you wish to make a contribution to this cause, please place your donation in an envelope marked “Nepal” and place it in the collection that weekend. As always, please include your name or envelope number for tax receipt purposes. We need to have all donations by May 17th as there is a tight deadline for us to submit funds in time for them to be matched by the Government of Canada. Bishop Harris is also requesting your prayers for those suffering in Nepal.
Mass Cancellation
Noon Mass at St. Joachim’s on Wednesday, March 25th has been cancelled due to a funeral at Holy Trinity. The Mass intention for that day, for Bob Merzetti, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Zumba Cancelled
Due to the road conditions, there will be no Zumba tonight, Wednesday, March 18th.
Cancellation
Due to the storm, the Sunday Night Jam Session this evening (March 15th) has been cancelled.
Easter Flower Memorial
We are asking for your assistance as we decorate the church for Easter. We encourage you to make a donation towards our Easter flowers in memory of a loved one. Simply print the name(s) of those you would like to remember on the outside of an envelope. Please also indicate that the envelope is for “Flowers”, and include your envelope number. The names of all those being honored will be included in our Easter bulletin. Deadline for submission of names is Sunday, March 29th (Palm Sunday).
First Friday Holy Hour
The monthly First Friday Holy Hour For Vocations will take place at St. Joachim’s on Friday, March 6th, from 11am – 12:30pm. The Holy Hour begins at 11am and will consist of exposition, adoration, and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament; concluding with 12 noon Mass. Please note that at the request of Bishop Harris, the monthly Holy Hour is now for Vocations as a way of helping the recruitment of the next generation of priests.
Zumba Cancelled
Because of the storm, our 7pm Zumba class has been cancelled for this evening, Wednesday, February 25th.
Mass Cancellation
Due to the weather conditions, noon Mass today, Wednesday, February 25th, has been cancelled.
