NOTICES
Did you remember to bring items
for our needy families?
June Fundraising Luncheon – Reminder to
Mark Your Calendar. June 25th – Sunbury
Plantation House.
st
International Red Carpet Ball – 1 May
2017 at the Hilton Hotel. An event by the
St. Dominics RC Church. Tickets available
from the church office.
Job Opportunity – Persons with accounting
qualifications or experience can apply for
the position Diocesan Accountant.
www.caribbeancatalyst.com/sn/careerpath/current-jobs/ or call the Diocesan
Office 426-3510. Deadline 3rd May 2017.
Adult Confirmation and Reception – For
adults who have been prepared to
complete their sacraments of initiation as
well as those seeking full communion with
the Catholic Church. 11th May, 6:00pm St.
Patrick’s Cathedral.
5-WEEK COURSE IN MEDIA AND
RELIGIOUS IMMAGINATION – A course for
all persons in Church ministry or anyone
who would like to awaken their faith.
Sessions will be held in the Upper Room St.
Patrick's Cathedral. Starts 27th May 9am
Register [email protected] or
Tel: 426-3510.
Diamond Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Peter
Clarke O.P. celebrates 60 years of
priesthood. May 15th at 6:00 PM
MASS INTENTIONS
Note:
Please remember when
booking Mass intentions with the
office that Mass on Sunday is said
for
our
parishioners
and
benefactors.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Roman Catholic Church
GROVE PLANTATION, ST. PHILIP, BARBADOS
EMAIL: [email protected] • TEL: (246) 423-1883
3rd Sunday of Easter
POPE’S APRIL INTENTION
30th April 2017
Young People: That young people
may respond generously to their
vocations and seriously consider
offering themselves to God in the
priesthood or consecrated life.
The Family
That Prays Together
Stays Together
VISION OF OUR CHURCH
By 2019 the Roman Catholic Church
in Barbados will be a leader in
integral development, forming
mature disciples who build strong
Christian families and vibrant
communities in the service of
Christian Unity, the Common Good
and the Kingdom of God.
MISSION OF OUR CHURCH
To lead all people to Unity,
Encounter and Participation in
Christ.
Place prayer requests in the box at
the back of the church.
NOTE: All cheques are to be written in
the name of the Roman Catholic Bishop
of Bridgetown. Thank you.
$10,000
1,000,000
$8,000
$6,000
$4,000
500,000
$311K
$2,000
First Reading
Acts 2:14, 22–33
Resp. Psalm
Ps.16:1–2,5,7–11
Second Reading:
1 Pet 1: 17–21
Gospel Acclaim
Lk. 24:32
Gospel Reading:
Lk. 24:13–35
Jesus
himself
drew
near..
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus, increase our faith and bless us!
Parish Priest: Fr. Clement Paul
Timetable
Bank Holidays – Holy Mass 7:30 am
Monday – Holy Mass: 6:15 am
Wednesday – Holy Mass & Rosary: 6:15 am
Friday – Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00 pm
Friday – Confession 5:00-6:00 pm
Friday – Holy Mass: 6:00 pm
Sunday – Holy Mass: 7:00 am
Adoration Opening Hours
Friday: 9am – 4:00 pm
Office Hours
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
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Offertory
Pledges
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When you enter THE CHURCH talk to God;
when you leave - talk to each other!
DON'T MISS OUT ON THE BLESSINGS OF SERVICE
Ever so often, people evaluate their contribution to life, and as Christians, we evaluate our
contribution to Christian Life.
Stewardship is just such an opportunity, where a Christian evaluates his or her contribution
to the building and sustaining of the church. If you ever had a doubt that stewardship was
important in your life, here are a few reasons why you should participate in a Ministry. The
full article can be found here.
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Glorifying God by serving in my local church ministry is
the purpose of my salvation.
We have been saved unto good works (Ephesians
2:10). In fact, God has placed you in your local
church in order that you might be edified (built
up) so that you might work for, serve and glorify
Him.
I have been uniquely gifted to serve.
Several Bible passages help us to understand the concept of
spiritual
gifts. Among them are Romans 12, 1
Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4. In these
chapters we learn how God graciously and
supernaturally favors each believer with his own
distinct ministry gift!
3.
Ministry service will demonstrate the
reality of my faith.
Nobody said it more poignantly than James when
he taught us that faith is not
primarily about what we know (or have
heard), and it’s not primarily about what
we say. Quite simply, faith without works is
dead.
The labourers are few.
You’ve heard it before: The Gospels only record one prayer
request from our Lord Jesus. “Pray for laborers!” If you are
not already involved, somebody somewhere is praying for you to
become involved in the ministry. The need is greater than ever. The fields
are whiter than ever. Laborers are as relatively few as ever.
Children tend to emulate what they see, not what they hear.
When Jesus selected His apostles, He chose them to be “with Him.” How significant.
It’s not trite: ministry is more often “caught” than “taught.” Perhaps this principle is
what motivated Luke to write of all that Jesus began both “to do and to teach.”
Teaching is most effective when doing on the part of the teacher precedes it.
You were made for ministry, let us help you to fulfil your Stewardship mission
through church ministry!
Name
Team Leader(s)
What Do They Do
Works of Charity
Br. Moses Gikandi
(Sonia Oxley)
Biblical Commission
Anne Auguste
Liturgical Commission
Theresa Maloney
Stewardship &
Development Ministry
Majella Gooding
Family & Youth
Ministry
Purdey Paul & Allison
James (Ansley Edey/ Br.
Moses Gikandi)
Maintenance Team
Lucy Porte/Gayle Alert ,
“Lulu” Hutchinson /
Christine Darlington /
Katy Gale, Arnold Smith
TBD
Similar to the Care Ministry, this group
provides support for the needy families and
individuals in our parish. Support ranges
from school stationery, foodstuff and
toiletries, to counselling and spiritual
guidance.
Animates the written Word of God with the
goal of leading the People of God to a
personal encounter with the Living Word of
God, Jesus Christ.
Brings the liturgy to life so that all Catholics
in Barbados are lead to full , conscious,
active participation in liturgy and life.
Develops activities and encourages
Catholics at all levels to live and participate
in a life of stewardship for their individual
growth and the growth of the church.
Building of strong Christian families, vibrant
youth and young adults towards the Vision
of our Church. This is achieved through
programs for Families as well as Youth &
Young Adults.
Ensure that the church plant is clean,
decorated and maintained in a way that is
appropriate for worship and presentation
as the House of The Lord.
Shares parish and diocesan information in a
variety of ways to ensure that all
parishioners are informed.
Communications
There are many needs in our church. Everyone has a talent. Ministry gives you
an opportunity to fulfil one of those needs by using your time & talent. We call
that stewardship and we are all called to stewardship!