Divine Mercy Parish Dartmouth N.S.

Looking for an opportunity to deepen your understanding of our faith or explore a little theology without being overpowered, maybe these offerings from the Barat Spirituality Center would be of interest. 1. ESPACIO DAY March 13th 10 AM-3 PM Please see the attached flyer for details and registration info 2. THE THRILLING ROMANCE OF DYING: A virtual evening with Dr. David Deane March 15th 7:00-8:30 PM. Please see flyer for details and registration info.... 3. A Canadian RSCJ offering through the Stuart Centre in Washington, DC. The theological foundation of Fratelli Tutti involves the Holy Father's reflection on the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Chapter 2. Please click here to register for the Stuart Center program: https://stuartcenter.org/fratelli-tutti-and-parable-good-sa 4. SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING: A morning of virtual Spiritual Practice with Linda Longmire. March 27, 10 AM-Noon. Please see flyer for details and registration info. 5. All upcoming programs at Barat Spirituality Centre can be found on our website at www.baratspirituality.org/program-offerings

We all have gifts from God.

Archbishop Dunn has recently announced that he wants each parish to do more Evangelizing within our boundaries. Beginning February 25th at 7 pm, the Adult Faith Formation team are inviting you to Life Shared. This 3-part video series focuses on Evangelization. In lieu of a formal retreat this Lent why not try this and see how easy it really is to share the Good News of Jesus with those we encounter. This will be an online event using Zoom. If you haven’t used Zoom, we can help get you online. Email us at [email protected]. Register for this event at https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIpdeCorT0iGtXJ2EtWq9YNUaOkZJ1_d View the trailer for the series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrN9GkZn5nM&t=1s

Each Sunday at 11 am the parish livestreams Mass from our Saint Andrew site in Eastern Passage. You can join us in the celebration by going to our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCujp_YRLGTD_4_GwMkbdVUg

Here are two opportunities to do more than give something up for Lent, try these to grow something this Lent. 1) This Lent, let’s focus on feeding your soul with BEST LENT EVERfree, daily video reflections with Matthew Kelly! https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/best-lent-ever.html 2) Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has said Lent is like a retreat during which we can turn back into ourselves and listen to the voice of God. ... He said, "It is a period of spiritual 'combat' which we must experience alongside Jesus... using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word of God and penance. In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready to renew the promises of our Baptism." Pray more Novenas has put together a retreat for more info, Click here: https://praymoreretreat.org/ See more

Each person must take responsibility for evangelization within your parish. When a parish isn't focused on evangelization, it will not bear fruit.

Please note - with the pending snow storm, the Divine Mercy Parish Office will be closed Monday, February 8, 2021. Stay safe all.

Join us this morning on our YouTube channel for the Marian Morning of Reflection from Saint Andrew Church in Eastern Passage. Now at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r5TFn2Yik0

Due to the weather forecast for Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, the 9am Mass at St. Andrew Church has been cancelled and the Parish Office will be closed.

Hope this may be helpful to some.

Here is an interesting and challenging quote from Pope Francis.

The live-stream of Sunday mass can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCujp_YRLGTD_4_GwMkbdVUg The parish is celebrating 5 masses on the weekends. (See the side panel for times) If you would like to join us, please contact Jackie at Saint Clements(Monday & Thursday 9:00am-12pm & 1-3:30pm), phone (902) 469-1203, St Andrew (Tuesday & Wednesday 9am -12:00pm & 1:00-3:30pm) 902 461-1987 or Judy( 9am -1pm) at Saint John XXIII, phone (902) 435 3090.

For those who signed up to fill a backpack for the Advent Backpack project, you can pick up your backpack this morning at Saint Clement Church hall between 11:00 and 12:00. See you soon!

Good morning to all. For those unable to attend Mass this weekend, remember you can participate through this morning's livestream from Saint Andrew Church at 11:00 a.m. Follow the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCujp_YRLGTD_4_GwMkbdVUg

If you have signed up to fill an Advent Backpack for the homeless and under-waged, the backpack can be picked up this evening (November 18) at Saint Clement Church Hall between 6:00 and 7:00. If tonight doesn’t work for you, the backpacks will again be available again on Sunday, November 22 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Thank you for your support in whatever form you are able to offer.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Saint John XXIII Church We are again this year hoping, with your help, to provide Christmas food hampers to the needy in the area. We are again partnered with Feed NS who anticipate a high demand this year. If you are able to provide a basket, please call either (902-462-0093) or (902-462-0998). We are also looking for volunteers to deliver the hampers on Saturday December 19th. A list of food items to include is available at the church or by email. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and Palladium Restaurant On Tuesday, December the 8th, The Palladium Restaurant will again this year, donate $0.50 of every $1.00 revenue from dine-in and pick-up orders to local food banks including the food cupboard at Saint John XXIII Church. We thank them for their continued support. https://www.facebook.com/PalladiumFamily or http://www.palladiumfamily.ca/

Advent Backpack Project - the parishes of Divine Mercy, Dartmouth and Our Lady of Guadalupe are coordinating the Advent Backpack Project for our 17th year. Due to COVID-19 circumstances, we will not be able to gather as a group for sorting and packing. Our focus this year is the ensure the patrons of Margaret's House - Feeding Others of Dartmouth (FOOD) have a backpack for Christmas. We are asking families or groups of families to adopt and fill a backpack. We have the backpacks purchased and are available for pick up at Saint Clement Church on Wednesday, November 18 from 6-7 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Feel free to message me (Anne James) for more information. Thank you and please keep this project, the volunteers and the donors in your prayers.