Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish

www.motherteresaparish.com 6032 Normandy Dr. Halifax, NS B3K 2S9 Phone: 902-454-5835 Fax: 902-454-0339 E-mail: motherteresa@eastlink.ca

FLEA MARKET There is a week left until the Flea Market so mark your calen-

dar and be sure to join us next Saturday for our annual event. There will be lots of great deals! If you have items to donate contact Rod (453-0915), Anthony (455-8975), or Harold (454-5275)

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

SOLEMNITY OF THE FEAST OF PENTECOST As the 50 days of celebrating Christs Resurrection comes to a close today, another new beginning bursts forth powerfully into our lives: the coming of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost recalls and makes present in our lives the advent of the Spirit, which empowered the followers of Christ to proclaim the Gospel message and carry it throughout the world. Reminiscent of the fusion of tongues at the tower of Babel, the Spirit restores Gods order at Pentecost by empowering the Apostles to communicate the Good News of Gods salvation to all without the hindrance of language barriers. Truly, the Spirit demonstrates Gods power to teach and communicate to all. Pentecost invites us to consider the movement of the Spirit in our own lives as well: in Baptism and Confirmation we have welcomed the Spirit, who continues to vivify the Christian life, thus enabling us to proclaim the Good News today.

MAGNIFICAT WOMENS BREAKFAST 9:00AM TO 12:00 noon. Saturday May

25, 2013, Msgr Leo Day Auditorium at St. Agnes Church, Mumford Rd. Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women. Guest speaker is Patricia Cosgrove. Information is available in the brochure on the bulletin board. For tickets please contact Marlene Smuck 443-4665 or Elizabeth MacDonald 454-9839. the cost is $12.00 own faith formation and growth as well as a precept of the Church. We need to pass the faith on to the youth of our church! Please prayerfully consider becoming part of our Catechetical team. If you would like to discuss this further please contact Susan or speak with Sister Teresa in the office. There will be a workshop offered in September for instruction in the new program we will be introducing in the next programming season.

Pentecost Sunday

CATECHISM PROGRAMPassing on the faith to others is a key aspect to our

THE SEVEN PILLARS OF CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY We will reflect on the remaining three Pillars of Catholic

May 19, 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

SENIORS DAY The next Seniors Day is Wednesday, May 22nd at 1 pm in the
hall. The theme for this month is crazy hat day. Please wear a hat, there will be prizes awarded.

Spirituality in and through the special celebrations of the next few weeks. As Matthew Kelly articulates these last three pillars #5 Fasting, # 6. Spiritual Reading, and # 7. The Rosary. This week we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost - the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles - the reality that formed the new Church - Jesus Christ promised the Holy Spirit. The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit is to act as an advocate on our behalf. Stirring up in each of us the gifts of Baptism. Fasting, the fifth pillar of Catholic spirituality, draws from a deep awareness of who we are in Christ. Fasting is never an end unto itself but rather is to be seen as a means to an end - a sacrifice for a greater good - a discipline that assists us to know what we really need. May we pray for the Holy Spirits power to assist us as we strive to become the best version of ourselves. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU I would like to thank the many couples from our parish community who came forward on Wednesday past to renew their marriage vows. Georgina & George Scott (60 years), Jackie & Marcel Cloutier (60 years), Jean & George Flory (46 years), Bridget & Arthur Rudge (44 years), Terry & Dick Sayer (40 years), Cathy & Harold MacDonald (35 years), Carol & Michael Wall (30 years), Diane Manara & Craig Berryman (22 years). Thank you for the witness of Gods love in your lives manifested in your love for each other. I would like to thank the members of the Social Committee for organizing the reception following the Mass. It was truly a Community of Faith celebration! Praise God !!!

PENTECOSTCome celebrate Pentecost with song, scripture, prayer and a great

talk by Fr. Toochuchwu. Sunday 7:00pm8:30 at St. Agnes Auditorium. Lunch and fellowship to follow. Info: Andrea 864-7416.

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

CONFIRMATIONCongratulation, this week we celebrate Confirmation with

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.

our young people. As they continue their faith journey and move forward in life let us keep them in our prayers. The youth would like to thank the catechists Craig Berryman, Jim Evans, Deacon Paul Carnell and Claudette Carroll and all who have helped prepare them for today.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONOn June 3rd, Feast of Corpus Christi, we will

MONTH OF MARY The Mother of God, our great intercessor! We take the month of May to honor Mary in a
particular way. We recognize in Mary an example of the gift of obedience and faith. In these final weeks of May take time to seek the intercession of Mary for a greater love for the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

celebrate First Eucharist with our level two children Ava Purcell, Matthew Fitzgerald, Daycen Greencorn, Jack Wotton, Jaxon Carroll and Brady Bishop. The children have worked very hard towards this special day and we congratulate them. A special thanks to their catechist, Juli Grady, who has worked so hard with them all yeara job well done! Please join us in the hall for a reception following the Mass.

IGNITE 2013The question isnt Have you registered; the questions is why wouldnt you register? This is going
to be an amazing event and you dont want to miss it! The Assembly of the People of God will take place May 31st & June 1st at the World Trade and Convention Center in Halifax. Register soon and invite someone to join you - the invitation you extend may be the first step for someone you know to draw closer to God what a gift!

CATECHISM CELEBRATIONSunday May 26th is the last day for Sunday

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.

School. There will be a coffee social that day after Mass and I would like to invite all the children down for ice -cream and cake. Thank you to all those mother's and father's who helped us this year with the extra activities with our young people. A special thanks to Cathy MacDonald, Diane Manara, Juli Grady, Claudette Carroll, Julia Lawrence, Marina McQuaid, KayAnn Meagher, Angela Comeau, Katie Smith, Craig Berryman and Jim Evans, the catechists who work so hard to pass on the faith we all share with our children. We hope you all have a blessed, fun filled and family summer.

COLLECT PRAYERPENTECOST SUNDAYO God, who by the mystery of todays great feast sanctify your
whole Church in every people and nation, pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit across the face of the earth and with the divine grace that was at work when the Gospel was first proclaimed, fill now once more the hearts of believers. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. amen

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

intention celebrated on a particular date. Tuesday May 21, 2013 - Bernice Duggan

Dont forget to follow us on Twitter and LIKE us on Facebook. Consider using our new Pre-Authorized Debit for your weekly donations. There are forms at the entrance of the church or you can contact the office for more information or to register. If you would like to keep up with everything going on in the parish join our update email list. Your address is kept private. Contact the office for more information Checkout the website for more information about parish activities and general information. Please note that the parish office is closed on Monday May 20th for the Victoria Day long weekend. Have a safe and blessed weekend.

Saturday May 1252013 Ann GaraganSangster