Announcements & Events Immaculate Conception Parish May Events May 1st & May 2nd - Used Book Sale (Campbell Hall) May 9th - K of C Plant & Shrub Sale (Campbell Hall) May 11th - Heart of a Parish Community (Campbell Hall) May 24th - Confirmation 11 am Mass (Br. Pio will be with us on May 24th & 25th, celebrating one of his first Masses.) May 24th - Pentecost Children's Gathering (Victoria Park) May 30th - Lobster Dinner (Campbell Hall) P.O. Box 25050, 669 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 7B8 Tel: 893-7188 Fax: 895-7011 email: icc .truro@ns .s ym patic o.c a Website: http: //w ww .icc-truro.org Weekday Mass Times Monday - 7:00 pm - †Janet Bernard , †Raymond Keirvin Tuesday - 7:00 pm - †Carmella LeBlanc, †Mary Svenningsen Wednesday - 7:00 pm - †Shirley McNeice Truro Council CWL - At the 11 am Mass 26 April 2015, the Truro Council CWL will fill the lay ministries for this occasion to honour their patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel as well as mark a day of peace and hope. Directly following the celebration, we invite and encourage all women to join us in Campbell Hall for a light lunch and refreshments. Our Regular General Meeting will immediately follow lunch. This celebration, lunch and meeting will provide an excellent opportunity to see firsthand what your CWL is really about. Please consider joining us... we would love to see you there! 12th Annual Used Book Sale for Youth: The Steubenville Pilgrims will host their annual Used Book Sale in Campbell Hall on Friday, May 1st from 6:30-8:30pm and Saturday, May 2nd from 9am-1pm. There will be a huge selection of books, neatly organized by genre, making it easy for you to stock up on your summer reading. Donations of used books will be accepted on Thursday April 30th from 6-9pm. Please no encyclopedias or Reader's Digest. Thursday - 7:00 pm - †Anna Saniga Friday - 8:00 am - †Sylvester Saniga Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday - Thursday @ 6:30 pm Anticipated Lord’s Day Masses, Saturday 4:00 pm Immaculate Conception, Truro Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace – You are invited to one of three 20-minute introductory workshops about Development and Peace after the 4 pm Mass on Sat., May 2nd or on Sunday May 3rd after the 9 am or 11 am Masses. Contact Tara Hurford thurford@devp.org or (902) 956-1400 Our Sunday Gathering for Eucharist Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Br. Pio Libby, FoH - It is with great joy that The Franciscans of Halifax invite you to the Ordination to Holy Priesthood for Deacon Br. Pio Libby by Most Reverend Anthony Mancini, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth Saturday, May 9, 2015 @ 11 am, St. Mary’s Cathedral- Basilica Halifax, N.S. Reception to Follow in Church Hall. There will be a bus going to Deacon Br. Pio’s Ordination, if you wish to travel by bus contact Louise at the Office. (Email: icc.truro@ns.sympatico.ca or telephone 902-893-7188). The bus departs ICC at 9:00 am and will depart Halifax at 2:00 pm. Cost is approximately $20.00. 9:00 am Immaculate Conception, Truro Something special on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2015. Our Lady of Good Council, the CWL is planning a display of flowers for the Alter on Mother’s Day. For $3.00 you can purchase a carnation – white in memory of a deceased Mother and red for a living Mother- in Campbell Hall after each Mass the weekend of April18th and 19th, 2015. Msgr. Martin Scholarship - Awarded by Truro Council, Catholic Women’s League - This Scholarship is awarded to a female candidate of the Catholic faith who is planning to attend an institution of higher learning. Applications are available at your high school or Parish Office. Applications are due on or before May 15th. 9:00 am St. Michael’s, Brule 11:00 am Immaculate Conception, Truro 11:30 am Sacred Heart, Millbrook Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday from 9 am –1pm Mass with Rosary & Litany to Mary First Saturday of each month at 9 am Knights Of Columbus Bursary - Attention High school Graduates or those attending 1st year University or Community College beyond the secondary level! To apply for one or both awards which are in the amount of $1,000.each. Bursary is offered by local council and is open to family members in good standing as well as family members of deceased Knights. Deadline for applications May 15/15. Applications available at the Church Office or from committee members (Ron Vautour 897-0785 or Gordon Weatherbee 893-2329) 4th Sunday of Easter Heritage Bursary Applications are invited for the Immaculate Conception Heritage Bursary. The bursary is open to male students who are practicing Catholics and who are entering first year university or college this fall 2015. Submit your resume and the most recent copy of your High School Transcript to the parish office by May 31, 2015. April 26th, 2015 World Day of Prayer Immaculate Conception Church - Sacred Heart Church (Millbrook) SACRAMENTS SPIRITUAL LIFE MINISTRIES Baptism - Baptisms are celebrated on the last Sunday of each month. To register your child or to find out more contact father.francesco@gmail.com. Ext.5002 Tuesday Am Prayer Group - Tuesday’s @ 10:30. For information contact Mary Heukshorst 902-895-5530 First Holy Communion - Follows the Sacrament of Penance in Level 2 for children in Family Faith Formation. To register your child go to our web-site. Contact Deacon Br. Grant 902-893-7188 ext. 5003. Meditation Group - Meet each Wednesday morning at 10am in Our Lady’s Chapel. Contact Maria Miko @ 902-895-3663. Confirmation - Is open to individuals who received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist. This two year preparation process follows the Confirmed in the Spirit discipleship series. rel.ed.coordinator.icc @gmail.com R.C.I.A. -If you are not baptized, and those who are baptized as Christians in other Christian denominations & would like to become Catholics contact Fr. Dariusz., Fr. Francesco ext.5002 father.francesco@gmail.com FAMILY FAITH FORMATION Coordinator - Deacon Br. Grant ext.5003 or rel.ed.coordinator.icc@gmail.com Registrar - Contact Betty Chapman 902-895-4877 Or registrar.icc.catechism@gmail.com. Level 1-3 - Gathering Sunday, April 26th @ 10am. Level 7 & 8 - Mass on Monday, April 27th @ 7pm, then gather until 9pm. Library - Books, DVD’s & CD’s available in Campbell Hall. Contact Erin MacPherson at: library@icc-truro.org Women’s Bible Study - Wednesdays in Kinsella 1. Contact Nanette Crowell at 902-897-0059. Altar Servers - Aidan Ballard will train new servers after the 11 am Mass. Br. Grant after 9:00 am Mass. Liturgy of the Word for Children - Sunday at the 9 am Mass. Children ages 3 and up gather to listen to God's word in Our Lady’s Chapel. Contact Teresa Mantin: 895-0305 or mantinkt@eastlink.ca Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Please contact Jane Allen @ 902-843-0410 or email her @ janeandleo@eastlink.ca Lectors - Lectors are currently required for the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses. Contact Zig Domaratzki at 902-843-2356 or patzig@eastlink.ca. SERVICE MINISTRIES Knights of Columbus - Executive Meeting 1st day of the Month at 7:30pm Kinsella room. Everyone welcome. Contact Brenda Chisholm 902-897-0877 Steubenville Atlantic 2015 - Registration: Contact Betty Chapman @ 902- 895-4877 or Keith Gillis @ 902-899-2999. Card Play (45's) - Join our Sunday Evening players for fun and games @7pm in Campbell Hall. 55+ Seniors Group - Meeting in Campbell Hall every Thursday at 2pm. Come enjoy refreshments and conversation. Contact Olga Cain—902-893-0550, olgacain123@gmail.com Email: icc.truro@ns.sympatico.ca Website: www.icc-truro.org Staff Directory Pastor: Fr. Dariusz Miskowicz: ext.5001 dariusz.ns@hotmail.com located on Robie Street has lots for parishioners contact the Superintendent’s Office at 902-893-3304. Priest: Fr. Francesco Pirisi: ext.5002 fatherfrancesco@gmail.com Guatemala Outreach - Contact Lesley Payn at Deacon: Br.Grant McLean; ext.5003 brgrant.icc.truro@gmail.com 902-895-1365 Kane’s Kitchen - We serve a hot meal to those in need each Wednesday at noon. For more information Contact Kevin Mantin: mantinkt@eastlink.ca Administration & Operations: Louise Cormier ext.5000 icc.truro@ns.sympatico.ca David Belben ext. 5008 Caretaker: Staff Office Hours MP3 Download from the Pastor The True Meaning of Easter Sunday Coffee, Tea & Chat - Join us for our Sunday socials in Campbell Hall from 10am 11am. Come and meet other parishioners. Tel: 902-893-7188; Fax: 902-895-7011 Tuesday of the month. General Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the month. To become a member Contact Randy Works randyworks@ns.sympatico.ca Immaculate Conception Cemetery - Our cemetery, CD & MP3 Download of the Month: Do you want to enrich your own faith life? Join today and each month you will receive an exciting talk by one of the great Catholic speakers of our time. Go to this link: http://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/mp3clu P.O. Box 25050, 669 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 7B8 following 11 am Mass. We will be celebrating "Our Lady of Good Counsel". Men's Friday Morning Group - After Easter we gather again in the morning at 7:00am in Kinsella 2. Please contact Kevin Mantin 902-895-0305 mantinkt@eastlink.ca Pastoral Care Team - If you know of anyone who is sick at home or in the hospital, forward their information to our Pastoral team coordinator: Mike MacMullin at macmullin.mj@gmail.com or 902-895-1773. Immaculate Conception Parish CWL - General meeting will be held on April 26th St. Vincent De Paul - General meeting 2nd Wednes- LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Teen Choir - Practice Monday evenings 7:30 pm. Bring your voices & instruments. St. Michael’s Church (Brule) Oil of Gladness Prayer Group - Tuesday evening following the 7pm Mass In Kinsella 1 & 2. For more information call Judy Ballard 902- 897-7007. BUILDING THE COMMUNITY The Youth Choir - Children ages 6+ practice Monday evenings 6:00 - 6:45pm. Contact Beth or Chris Terry at 902-843-0989 or rosiecharm@hotmail.com - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was one of the best-known and bestloved Catholic orators of the twentieth century, reaching millions of Christians of all denominations. Presented here are his timeless reflections on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord, combined with Scripture and Gregorian Chant to create a powerful presentation that is sure to become a family favorite. Please check your Flocknote from April 5th, click on the link for your free download, from Fr. Dariusz. Parish Office: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4pm Closed Fridays & Noon - 1pm for lunch Fr. Dariusz: By appointment Franciscans: Monday & Tuesday DIVINE MERCY WEEKLY Reflections from Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska Meditation: Today the Lord said to me, I have opened My Heart as a living fountain of mercy. Let all souls draw life from it. Let them approach this sea of mercy with great trust. Sinners will attain justification, and the just will be confirmed in good. Whoever places his trust in My mercy will be filled with My divine peace at the hour of death (Diary, 1520). My Prayer Response: Lord Jesus, I come to Your open Heart, a living fountain of mercy, an ocean of mercy with trust in You! I come and appeal to Your mercy both for sinners and for the just that we may all be filled with Your divine peace at the hour of death. *Diary passages in italics is Jesus speaking”
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