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FIRST COMMUNION LITURGY
(June 2, 2013)
Introductory Commentary
This morning we are here to see our children receive their First Communion or Holy Eucharist which for Catholics is the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ, institute by Him at the Last Supper. This continues "The sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation – that are the foundations of every Christian life. It is the sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, receive the food of eternal life in the Eucharist and strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation thereby receiving in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life.
You will notice that the first communion children will (process in and) sit with their parents. This is in recognition that the parents are the primary teaches of the faith to their children. The parents brought their children for baptism, and promised then to raise them in the faith. They continued to teach them in their homes about God, and bring them to church. Over the last year they have brought them to the atrium to prepare for the sacrament of the Eucharist.
After Communion there will be a second collection for the Sunday school.
Then, following Mass, you are all invited to come with us to Maxwell Beach where the children will throw flowers into the ocean. It is a place to see and recognize God in the beauty He has given us and to say thank you for all the gifts we have received.
Commentary on the Gifts
Bread and Wine – These are used for the Eucharist, the wheat and grapes are from the bounty of the earth given to us by God.
New Chalice & Intinction Set – The First Communion Atrium classes and their families, as a thank you for the catholic education they have received at St. Dominic’s, has contributed funds towards the purchase of a new Chalice and 2 communion sets as gifts for the church. Every time we receive communion from the new vessels we will remember the 2013 First Communion class.
Group Photo – This First Communion community within the larger community that is the church have been together for the past year learning and growing together in the knowledge of God. We pray that what they have learnt here will be foundation blocks as they continue in their journey of faith.
The Collection – The Collection is a gift from the community to the church, this money is used for the upkeep of the church and provide for its needs. There will be a second collection which will be done at the end of the liturgy and is for the needs of our Sunday school.
Commentary when heart
are to be placed around the photo
The Hearts – The hearts the children made at their retreat and are a symbol of the children giving their hearts to Jesus. This natural response is to the gift of love given to us by Jesus in the Eucharist. The hearts are red and white, the red for love and the white because the children received the sacrament of confession yesterday in which Jesus removes all sin and fills us with grace to stay close to Him. They remind us of the clean brightly shining hearts as on their day of Baptism.
Holy Communion Announcement
The First Communion children with their parents now receive Holy Communion from the priest. After they have returned to their places everyone else comes forward to the priest or one of the extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Anyone who for whatever reason is unable to receive communion is invited to receive a blessing from the priest. They should indicate that they wish to receive a blessing rather than Communion by crossing their arms across their chest as they come forward. Christians of other denominations or children who have not yet made their First Holy Communion may come forward for a blessing in the same way. Now the children will say the prayer before communion which is displayed on the screen behind me.
(Susan Freer)
Introductory Commentary
This morning we are here to see our children receive their First Communion or Holy Eucharist which for Catholics is the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ, institute by Him at the Last Supper. This continues "The sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation – that are the foundations of every Christian life. It is the sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, receive the food of eternal life in the Eucharist and strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation thereby receiving in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life.
You will notice that the first communion children will (process in and) sit with their parents. This is in recognition that the parents are the primary teaches of the faith to their children. The parents brought their children for baptism, and promised then to raise them in the faith. They continued to teach them in their homes about God, and bring them to church. Over the last year they have brought them to the atrium to prepare for the sacrament of the Eucharist.
After Communion there will be a second collection for the Sunday school.
Then, following Mass, you are all invited to come with us to Maxwell Beach where the children will throw flowers into the ocean. It is a place to see and recognize God in the beauty He has given us and to say thank you for all the gifts we have received.
Commentary on the Gifts
Bread and Wine – These are used for the Eucharist, the wheat and grapes are from the bounty of the earth given to us by God.
New Chalice & Intinction Set – The First Communion Atrium classes and their families, as a thank you for the catholic education they have received at St. Dominic’s, has contributed funds towards the purchase of a new Chalice and 2 communion sets as gifts for the church. Every time we receive communion from the new vessels we will remember the 2013 First Communion class.
Group Photo – This First Communion community within the larger community that is the church have been together for the past year learning and growing together in the knowledge of God. We pray that what they have learnt here will be foundation blocks as they continue in their journey of faith.
The Collection – The Collection is a gift from the community to the church, this money is used for the upkeep of the church and provide for its needs. There will be a second collection which will be done at the end of the liturgy and is for the needs of our Sunday school.
Commentary when heart
are to be placed around the photo
The Hearts – The hearts the children made at their retreat and are a symbol of the children giving their hearts to Jesus. This natural response is to the gift of love given to us by Jesus in the Eucharist. The hearts are red and white, the red for love and the white because the children received the sacrament of confession yesterday in which Jesus removes all sin and fills us with grace to stay close to Him. They remind us of the clean brightly shining hearts as on their day of Baptism.
Holy Communion Announcement
The First Communion children with their parents now receive Holy Communion from the priest. After they have returned to their places everyone else comes forward to the priest or one of the extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Anyone who for whatever reason is unable to receive communion is invited to receive a blessing from the priest. They should indicate that they wish to receive a blessing rather than Communion by crossing their arms across their chest as they come forward. Christians of other denominations or children who have not yet made their First Holy Communion may come forward for a blessing in the same way. Now the children will say the prayer before communion which is displayed on the screen behind me.
(Susan Freer)
BISHOP DICKSON APRIL 28 ANNIVERSARY MASS
DOMINIC'S HISTORY
Elected members of the First St. Dominic's Parish Council: Joan Ross, Gertie Del Castilho, Erina Frost, Michaelena Sealey, Maria Oxtoby, Michael Bourne,
Paul Foster, John Grace, Charles Maynard, Keith Lewis, Edward Hutchinson, Frederick Thomas,
John Rodrigues, Henry Vieira, Maurice Foster, Alfred Hutchinson
Excerpt from the first Parish Council Meeting which was held on October 2nd 1973.
…........In his address, Father Taylor stressed that council members should work for the good of the community of which they form part, and as representatives of the parishioners, should try to draw all parishioners into church life, aiming for a better understanding of what Christianity is all about. “Far more important is that we ourselves try and enjoy being Christian and help others enjoy Christianity too.”
Father Taylor expressed the desire to bring parishioners together – to get the church moving as a group of people not content to remain strangers; to give of their time and talents, and to help the church financially. Council members should get to know what the people think of the church and of the parish priest.......
Various suggestions were put forward by members of the council. These included: House Masses, House-to-house visitations, small social group gatherings, rosary groups. It was also suggested that people need to “feel at home” when they come to church and that a cheery greeting on entering the church would go a long way............
Paul Foster, John Grace, Charles Maynard, Keith Lewis, Edward Hutchinson, Frederick Thomas,
John Rodrigues, Henry Vieira, Maurice Foster, Alfred Hutchinson
Excerpt from the first Parish Council Meeting which was held on October 2nd 1973.
…........In his address, Father Taylor stressed that council members should work for the good of the community of which they form part, and as representatives of the parishioners, should try to draw all parishioners into church life, aiming for a better understanding of what Christianity is all about. “Far more important is that we ourselves try and enjoy being Christian and help others enjoy Christianity too.”
Father Taylor expressed the desire to bring parishioners together – to get the church moving as a group of people not content to remain strangers; to give of their time and talents, and to help the church financially. Council members should get to know what the people think of the church and of the parish priest.......
Various suggestions were put forward by members of the council. These included: House Masses, House-to-house visitations, small social group gatherings, rosary groups. It was also suggested that people need to “feel at home” when they come to church and that a cheery greeting on entering the church would go a long way............
WORLD YOUTH DAY DELEGATES
Rio, Brazil
13th July - 3rd August
Kevin Hall, Sabrina Mendes and Joseph Mendes (chaperone)
Any financial support is welcome. Pray for us!
For further information please contact:
Joseph Mendes
428-6090 or 247-3396
13th July - 3rd August
Kevin Hall, Sabrina Mendes and Joseph Mendes (chaperone)
Any financial support is welcome. Pray for us!
For further information please contact:
Joseph Mendes
428-6090 or 247-3396
50th WORLD DAY PRAYER
FOR VOCATIONS
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PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Heavenly Father we ask you to awake many holy vocations to the priesthood, to preserve the CHURCH and protect the FAITH in your Son Jesus, through the preaching of His WORD and the celebration of the SACRAMENTS.
Let us support seminarians and priests in their vocation so that they may faithfully serve their mission of building the Kingdom of God among us.
AMEN
Heavenly Father we ask you to awake many holy vocations to the priesthood, to preserve the CHURCH and protect the FAITH in your Son Jesus, through the preaching of His WORD and the celebration of the SACRAMENTS.
Let us support seminarians and priests in their vocation so that they may faithfully serve their mission of building the Kingdom of God among us.
AMEN
RELIC OF JOHN PAUL
HOME PEREGRINATION
The relic has begun his pilgrimage among us. It has visited one family and other appointments have been made. It may be wonderful time of spiritual experience for you, your family and friends. It will benefit you in many ways. You are welcome to participate and we urge you to take advantage of this unique occasion. Please contact the office where you can book a date and time, and also receive instructions on how to respectfully organise this special visit. (Please contact the office to arrange details)
“To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others.” Blessed John Paul II
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
7.30 am - 5.30 pm
“Could you not watch one hour with Me?”
Jesus said this to Peter, James and John during His agony in Gethsemane. He had invited them to “wait here and keep awake with Me,” Matt 26:38; but three times during His agony He went seeking comfort only to find them asleep.
Such is our Savior’s love and concern for us that on Holy Thursday, mere hours before His arrest what was He doing? Not agonizing over His approaching death, as one would expect. Instead, knowing His crucifixion was approaching and not wanting us to be left as orphans, He was putting into place the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, whereby He would be able to remain with us forever; where we could visit with Him as we would a dear one.
So all embracing is His love, He was determined that not even death would take Him from us. So important are we to Him, He makes Himself available to us at all times.
Spending time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament is a wonderful way to response to His unfathomable love. Words are cheap, it’s easy to say ‘I love you’ but are our actions saying the same thing? Our actions are what will prove or disprove our love. That being so, St. Dominic’s Church has implemented adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, so as to provide an opportunity for all, to respond to our Savior’s great love. Every 1st Saturday of the month those who are willing, can spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
One can communicate with Jesus in any way. Use a prayer book, say the rosary or simply speak to Jesus telling Him anything at all: your joys, sorrow, worry, success, failure, disappointment, shame. There is nothing we cannot tell the One who love us as no one else can.
“Come aside to an out of the way place and rest awhile,” Jesus told His apostles in Mk. 6:31. There was so much going on, Jesus knew they needed to get away and spend some quiet time with Him.
He says the same thing to us today: “Come aside to an out of the way place and rest awhile.” Come to St. Dominic’s any time between 8.00am-5.30pm on the 1st Saturday of every month; we too need to get away from all the confusion and turmoil in our lives and spend quiet time with our Lord.
When Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament reveled Himself to St Margaret Mary He told her: “I thirst with such a terrible thirst to be loved in this most Blessed Sacrament.” “I thirst.” He also said those two words while dying on the cross. Jesus thirsts for our love, for our company.
The Blessed Sacrament is not a thing but a person: our beloved Redeemer who has a personal love for each one of us and yearns for that love to be returned. When we reject the Blessed Sacrament we reject Jesus Himself. When we visit Him, our holy hour consoles Him for the rejection of the world. “As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.” Is. 62: 5.
(Submitted by Maria Squires)
Jesus said this to Peter, James and John during His agony in Gethsemane. He had invited them to “wait here and keep awake with Me,” Matt 26:38; but three times during His agony He went seeking comfort only to find them asleep.
Such is our Savior’s love and concern for us that on Holy Thursday, mere hours before His arrest what was He doing? Not agonizing over His approaching death, as one would expect. Instead, knowing His crucifixion was approaching and not wanting us to be left as orphans, He was putting into place the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, whereby He would be able to remain with us forever; where we could visit with Him as we would a dear one.
So all embracing is His love, He was determined that not even death would take Him from us. So important are we to Him, He makes Himself available to us at all times.
Spending time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament is a wonderful way to response to His unfathomable love. Words are cheap, it’s easy to say ‘I love you’ but are our actions saying the same thing? Our actions are what will prove or disprove our love. That being so, St. Dominic’s Church has implemented adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, so as to provide an opportunity for all, to respond to our Savior’s great love. Every 1st Saturday of the month those who are willing, can spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
One can communicate with Jesus in any way. Use a prayer book, say the rosary or simply speak to Jesus telling Him anything at all: your joys, sorrow, worry, success, failure, disappointment, shame. There is nothing we cannot tell the One who love us as no one else can.
“Come aside to an out of the way place and rest awhile,” Jesus told His apostles in Mk. 6:31. There was so much going on, Jesus knew they needed to get away and spend some quiet time with Him.
He says the same thing to us today: “Come aside to an out of the way place and rest awhile.” Come to St. Dominic’s any time between 8.00am-5.30pm on the 1st Saturday of every month; we too need to get away from all the confusion and turmoil in our lives and spend quiet time with our Lord.
When Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament reveled Himself to St Margaret Mary He told her: “I thirst with such a terrible thirst to be loved in this most Blessed Sacrament.” “I thirst.” He also said those two words while dying on the cross. Jesus thirsts for our love, for our company.
The Blessed Sacrament is not a thing but a person: our beloved Redeemer who has a personal love for each one of us and yearns for that love to be returned. When we reject the Blessed Sacrament we reject Jesus Himself. When we visit Him, our holy hour consoles Him for the rejection of the world. “As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.” Is. 62: 5.
(Submitted by Maria Squires)
PILGRIMAGE 2 0 1 4
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Dear Fathers,
Kindly announce at the respective Masses this weekend that on Sunday 16th June, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. there will be Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima at Living Water Community.
The Fatima Devotion would entail:
Rosary; Followed about a talk about Our Lady;
Mass; and Benediction
All are welcome.
With thanks and kind regards,Hanna
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Cainco 2013
This year CAINCO Camp 2013 will be held at The Marian Retreat House from the 11th - 18th August. The theme is “As we build community, Lord Increase our faith”. Registration forms will be available next week at the parishes for interested persons. Eligible applicants must be either be confirmed or 15 years or older to participate in the camp.
For more information please contact the Diocesan Youth Office at 436-1565 or our Facebook page.
From: Diocesan Youth Commission
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
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LIVING WATER COMMUNITY
PILGRIMAGE FOR MEN TO THE HOLY LAND
WITH BISHOP GORDON
The Holy Father has asked that we go on
a pilgrimage during this year of faith.
Bishop Jason Gordon will lead a
17 day men's pilgrimage to the Holy Lands
Egypt - Jordan - Israel - London:
From November: 12-28, 2013.
Included in our price - U$5,200.00
Round trip airfare
Accommodation in and tourist, first class,
Semi deluxe & deluxe hotels
Luxury air conditioned motor coach
Including all touring and transfers
Professional government licensed guide
All entrance fees
Travel insurance
Tips to guide, driver, porterage (luggage handling)
Meals: Buffet breakfast and dinner daily
(Please contact our office if you are interested)
Update: 10/4/2013
Dear Parishioners,
As you are aware the Bishop is leading a pilgrimage for Men to the Holy Land from November 12- 28 2013. Key dates to note are the following:
Initial down payment: US$1,500 by 31st May, 2013 Full Payment of US$5,100 by 31st August, 2013
A copy of the Itinerary can be collected after Mass.
If you have any further queries please contact the Bishop's office.
Update: 12/6/2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As you are aware I will be leading a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November this year which was previously opened only to men. We have listened to your feedback and have decided to open up the Pilgrimage to women as well.
All interested persons please contact the Bishop's office for further details.
Yours in Christ
+Bishop Jason
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ANNUAL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Dear All: You are kindly asked to take note of the following dates for standing annual special collections and to announce them in your notices leading up to the dates they are due:
February 24th Training & formation of
seminarians and Diocesan Priests
March 29 Good Friday/Holy Land
May 12 Communication
June 30 Peter’s Pence
October 20 Mission Sunday
Please note that there may be other requests for special collections during the year.
Kind regards, Lucy
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FROM THE DIOCESE
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Dear Fathers,
Kindly announce at the respective Masses this weekend that on Sunday 16th June, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. there will be Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima at Living Water Community.
The Fatima Devotion would entail:
Rosary; Followed about a talk about Our Lady;
Mass; and Benediction
All are welcome.
With thanks and kind regards,Hanna
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Cainco 2013
This year CAINCO Camp 2013 will be held at The Marian Retreat House from the 11th - 18th August. The theme is “As we build community, Lord Increase our faith”. Registration forms will be available next week at the parishes for interested persons. Eligible applicants must be either be confirmed or 15 years or older to participate in the camp.
For more information please contact the Diocesan Youth Office at 436-1565 or our Facebook page.
From: Diocesan Youth Commission
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
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LIVING WATER COMMUNITY
PILGRIMAGE FOR MEN TO THE HOLY LAND
WITH BISHOP GORDON
The Holy Father has asked that we go on
a pilgrimage during this year of faith.
Bishop Jason Gordon will lead a
17 day men's pilgrimage to the Holy Lands
Egypt - Jordan - Israel - London:
From November: 12-28, 2013.
Included in our price - U$5,200.00
Round trip airfare
Accommodation in and tourist, first class,
Semi deluxe & deluxe hotels
Luxury air conditioned motor coach
Including all touring and transfers
Professional government licensed guide
All entrance fees
Travel insurance
Tips to guide, driver, porterage (luggage handling)
Meals: Buffet breakfast and dinner daily
(Please contact our office if you are interested)
Update: 10/4/2013
Dear Parishioners,
As you are aware the Bishop is leading a pilgrimage for Men to the Holy Land from November 12- 28 2013. Key dates to note are the following:
Initial down payment: US$1,500 by 31st May, 2013 Full Payment of US$5,100 by 31st August, 2013
A copy of the Itinerary can be collected after Mass.
If you have any further queries please contact the Bishop's office.
Update: 12/6/2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As you are aware I will be leading a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November this year which was previously opened only to men. We have listened to your feedback and have decided to open up the Pilgrimage to women as well.
All interested persons please contact the Bishop's office for further details.
Yours in Christ
+Bishop Jason
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ANNUAL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Dear All: You are kindly asked to take note of the following dates for standing annual special collections and to announce them in your notices leading up to the dates they are due:
February 24th Training & formation of
seminarians and Diocesan Priests
March 29 Good Friday/Holy Land
May 12 Communication
June 30 Peter’s Pence
October 20 Mission Sunday
Please note that there may be other requests for special collections during the year.
Kind regards, Lucy
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PASTORAL LETTER
LORD INCREASE OUR FAITH
BY BISHOP JASON GORDON
(downloadable file)
LORD INCREASE OUR FAITH
BY BISHOP JASON GORDON
(downloadable file)
| lord_increase_our_faith-1.pdf |
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DIOCESAN COMMUNICATOR
CATHOLIC BROADCASTS
The Communications Commission reminds everyone that there are two Catholic radio programmes every week on Faith FM 102.1. They are Catholic Forum which is aired every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m and Carivibes which is aired every Saturday at 8 a.m.
In addition there is the Roman Catholic Monthly Report which is broadcast on CBC Quality FM 100.7 on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 p.m.
Please listen to these programmes and feel free to send in your questions and comments on the topics covered and on matters of the faith, to The Catholic Communications Commissions, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Jemmott’s Lane, St. Michael, 426-2325 or via email catholiccommunications.bb@gmail.com,
Yours in Christ, Fr Clement Paul
diocesan website:
catholicbb.org
diocesan facebook:
catholicbb
CATHOLIC BROADCASTS
The Communications Commission reminds everyone that there are two Catholic radio programmes every week on Faith FM 102.1. They are Catholic Forum which is aired every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m and Carivibes which is aired every Saturday at 8 a.m.
In addition there is the Roman Catholic Monthly Report which is broadcast on CBC Quality FM 100.7 on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 p.m.
Please listen to these programmes and feel free to send in your questions and comments on the topics covered and on matters of the faith, to The Catholic Communications Commissions, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Jemmott’s Lane, St. Michael, 426-2325 or via email catholiccommunications.bb@gmail.com,
Yours in Christ, Fr Clement Paul
diocesan website:
catholicbb.org
diocesan facebook:
catholicbb
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YEAR OF FAITH
INAUGURATION
ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL
THU 11 OCTOBER 6PM
PONTIFICAL MASS
YEAR OF FAITH
INAUGURATION
ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL
THU 11 OCTOBER 6PM
PONTIFICAL MASS
Links to resources in English:
Official Vatican Website
Year of Faith in the USA
Year of Faith in England & Wales
News on the Year of Faith
Official Vatican Website
Year of Faith in the USA
Year of Faith in England & Wales
News on the Year of Faith
Apostolic Letter “Porta Fidei” (The Door of Faith) of the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI for the indication of The Year of Faith
| porta_fidei_eng.pdf |
Matthew 25, verses 35-36:
“For I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me into your house. I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to see me”.
Contact for more information
Telephone: (246) 260-1987
email: carematt253536@gmail.com
“For I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me into your house. I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to see me”.
Contact for more information
Telephone: (246) 260-1987
email: carematt253536@gmail.com
CARE MINISTRY
DONATIONS APPEAL TO SOUP KITCHEN
Thanks to the parishioners who responded to our appeal last month. We need on-going help if we are to sustain our meal distribution programme (100 cooked meals to the needy every Wednesday). We are looking for parishioners and friends who can commit to supplying some items once per month. Please give us a call, 260-1987 to arrange details.
Thanks to the parishioners who responded to our appeal last month. We need on-going help if we are to sustain our meal distribution programme (100 cooked meals to the needy every Wednesday). We are looking for parishioners and friends who can commit to supplying some items once per month. Please give us a call, 260-1987 to arrange details.
JOB SEARCH
The Care Ministry has a list of persons who are seeking employment opportunities, whether full-time, part-time, contract or casual. Interested EMPLOYERS (small, medium or large business) or INDIVIDUALS, should check the list on the noticeboard in the church porch and contact Lynette Andrew on 260-1987 or 823-2014 for CVs if interested in interviewing candidates.
There is no charge for this service, however, donations to the Care Ministry would be appreciated.
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There is no charge for this service, however, donations to the Care Ministry would be appreciated.
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CARE MINISTRY PROGRAMME
MONDAYS
+ LESSONS, 4:00-5:00 p.m; to provide remedial tutoring for primary and secondary
+ LIFE COUNSELLING, 4:00-6:00 p.m , by appointment 260-1987, To help people manage their difficulties and transform, personal problems into their own personal growth. FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES & FAMILIES
WEDNESDAYS
+ SOUP KITCHEN, Collect between 3:30-4:30 p.m. 260-1987, To provide a nutritious cooked meal once per week to those in need - LOW INCOME, SINGLE-INCOME, THE UNEMPLOYED, WELFARE RECIPIENTS AND PENSIONERS.
+ LEGAL CLINIC, By appointment 3:30-6:30 p.m., Tel: 260-1987, To provide legal information and summary legal advice to low income people on matters such as housing problems, tenant rights, property/land matters, etc. FOR LOW INCOME, THE UNEMPLOYED, WELFARE RECIPIENTS & PENSIONERS.
SATURDAYS
+ MEDICAL SCREENING, walk-in clinic, blood pressure, blood sugar, ECG, by appointment if required
+ LEARN TO READ, 9:30 a.m., To teach reading skills to CHILDREN and ADULTS.
+ EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, By appointment 260-1987, To provide the unemployed with the tools to help to maximize their "employability" status
All activities at Pastoral Centre, St. Dominic's RC Church, Maxwell, Christ Church
MONDAYS
+ LESSONS, 4:00-5:00 p.m; to provide remedial tutoring for primary and secondary
+ LIFE COUNSELLING, 4:00-6:00 p.m , by appointment 260-1987, To help people manage their difficulties and transform, personal problems into their own personal growth. FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES & FAMILIES
WEDNESDAYS
+ SOUP KITCHEN, Collect between 3:30-4:30 p.m. 260-1987, To provide a nutritious cooked meal once per week to those in need - LOW INCOME, SINGLE-INCOME, THE UNEMPLOYED, WELFARE RECIPIENTS AND PENSIONERS.
+ LEGAL CLINIC, By appointment 3:30-6:30 p.m., Tel: 260-1987, To provide legal information and summary legal advice to low income people on matters such as housing problems, tenant rights, property/land matters, etc. FOR LOW INCOME, THE UNEMPLOYED, WELFARE RECIPIENTS & PENSIONERS.
SATURDAYS
+ MEDICAL SCREENING, walk-in clinic, blood pressure, blood sugar, ECG, by appointment if required
+ LEARN TO READ, 9:30 a.m., To teach reading skills to CHILDREN and ADULTS.
+ EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, By appointment 260-1987, To provide the unemployed with the tools to help to maximize their "employability" status
All activities at Pastoral Centre, St. Dominic's RC Church, Maxwell, Christ Church
FELLOWSHIP
Sunday fellowship, time to get together over a drink and crackers is our community tradition. Since we opened the parish centre we moved the fellowship into the hall. We thought it would be a good time to renew the fellowship committee but it wasn’t easy to find new volunteers. There were some omissions, also in advertising which caused us to miss more than one fellowship. Maybe not 100 percent of us like the fellowship but it is an excellent way to build the community and we definitely should continue our tradition. Therefore we publish the dates of upcoming fellowships in this pastoral year (October – June). Please make a note of this and contribute whatever you can to our community time together. We are also looking for persons who can commit some time to setting up the fellowship. Fellowship usually falls on the second weekend in the month, after Saturday 6.30 Vigil Mass and Sunday 7 am Mass, excluding the time of Advent and Lent,
these are the dates,
April 14 (3rd Easter Sunday)
May 12 (Ascension of the Lord)
June 9 (10th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
these are the dates,
April 14 (3rd Easter Sunday)
May 12 (Ascension of the Lord)
June 9 (10th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
It's time to start planing. For more information see this section (click here)
First planing meeting in May 2013 ! ! !
First planing meeting in May 2013 ! ! !
WIN A HOME CANCELLED
The St. Dominic’s Fundraising Committee regrets to announce the cancellation of the “Win A Home Raffle”. Unfortunately despite the efforts of so many willing volunteers, ticket sales did not reach expectations, even after extensions to the original draw date. We will be contacting all ticket holders to issue a full refund as soon as possible. Please contact St. Dominic’s Church office for all queries at 830-8712 and visit our website for further information.
Once again we extend our sincere appreciation to those of you who bought tickets in support of this Raffle and for your understanding of the situation and our decision.
We ask you to pray for the success of future fundraising events and for God’s guidance and grace.
Thanks again and God bless you.
Fr. Luke Kopaniak SAC
On behalf of the Fundraising Committee
Please see a letter to the ticket holders below:
Once again we extend our sincere appreciation to those of you who bought tickets in support of this Raffle and for your understanding of the situation and our decision.
We ask you to pray for the success of future fundraising events and for God’s guidance and grace.
Thanks again and God bless you.
Fr. Luke Kopaniak SAC
On behalf of the Fundraising Committee
Please see a letter to the ticket holders below:
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Prayer during the hurricane season
O Lord our God and Father, who gives rain and sunshine to your children, we ask you, in this rainy season. to up-hold us, and provide for our needs.
You try our patience and test our faith and reliance on you; forgive our sin of ingratitude. So often have we forgotten to thank you for your goodness and acts of mercy. Teach us to look up to you each day, appreciative of rain and sunshine as you, in your wisdom, through any kind of weather do feed us all. In your mercy, protect us against hurricanes and tropical storms. Pour out your blessings upon our nation and our people, and make us grateful for weather we receive from your bountiful hand. We make this prayer through Christ our lord. Amen. |
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2011 STATISTICS
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Pallotti Prayer
Almighty and ever living God, you glorified Vincent Pallotti and made him a powerful intercessor in heaven. We come before you with our petitions and place before you all our needs and cares. We declare our readiness to accept whatever you send us. Trusting in your divine providence, we cast ourselves like Vincent Pallotti in your loving arms seeking your protection. O God of all consolations, have compassion on all those who suffer and are in need. We beg you today through the intercession of St. Vincent Pallotti to inspire all Christians to join in the apostolic endeavours of the Union of the Catholic Apostolate. Remind them of their duty to be apostles everywhere and to bring the whole humanity as one flock under the one Shepherd Jesus Christ. May your kingdom extend to the ends of the earth. Above all we place before you this our special need (mention)
O glorious St Vincent, intercede for us before the Lord and obtain for us all the graces we ask for. Merciful Father, St Vincent glorified you before men while here on earth. Now glorify him, by answering his prayers on our behalf. We make this prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen |
PRAYER FOR THE INTERCESSION OF JP II
O Holy Trinity,
we thank you for having given to the Church Pope John Paul II, and for having made him shine with your fatherly tenderness, the glory of the Cross of Christ and the splendour of the Spirit of love He, trusting completely in your infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of Mary, has shown himself in the likeness of Jesus the Good Shepherd and has pointed out to us holiness as the path to reach eternal communion with You. Grant us, through his intercession, according to your will, the grace that we implore, in the hope that he will soon be numbered among your saints. Amen. [EWTN] |
About us
Parish Family Photo, Christmas 2011
St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church is located on the southern tip of the beautiful island of Barbados. Just 10 minutes from Bridgetown, the capital and 15 minutes from the airport, we are within walking distance of hotel accommodation and many of our beautiful beaches. We welcome many visitors throughout the year. Barbados is situated in the tranquil waters of the Caribbean Sea with the rugged Atlantic Ocean on the east coast. Barbados is a coral island just 21 miles long by 14 miles wide. We enjoy year-round summer, however, the rainy season is traditionally between June and October. Originally a British colony, Barbados gained its independence on November 30, 1966. English is our language with a “bajan” dialect used by many locals. Our population of approximately 280,000 is a friendly mix of many races and nationalities.
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New Missal and other liturgical resources
 http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/bobosc.shtml
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