The document provides information about upcoming events at St. Joseph the Worker Parish including: 1) The Parish Feast on April 29th which will include Mass and fellowship. 2) A Vocations Rally on April 28th and a collection for vocations on April 29th. 3) Readers scheduled for the April 29th Mass. 4) A performance by Freedom Voices on April 22nd to support community projects. 5) A Walk with Your Priest event on May 1st to promote physical and spiritual health.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING
PARISH FEAST: May 1 is our Parish Feast, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It will
be celebrated on April 29 and there will be one Mass in Gros Islet at 9.00 a.m.
St. Joseph the Worker
followed by fellowship. Parishioners from Monchy and Grande Riviere are invited to Confessions: Every Saturday 9.00 - 10.00 am; 6.00 - 6.45 pm.; & By appointment.
join us. Everyone is asked to bring something to share. You may contact the members Gros Islet, Grande Riviere & Monchy
of the Family and Life committee or the Parish Office for more information. In the
afternoon there will be a Gospel Explosion at 4.00 p.m. All church groups and committees, men women
and especially the youth are invited to come and give God thanks.
• VOCATIONS’ RALLY will be held in Mon Repos on Saturday, April 28
from 9.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. All youth and year 3 confirmation candidates are
invited. Please contact Aunty Bev or your catechist for more information. Our Easter Journey of Faith
The VOCATIONS’ COLLECTION will be taken up on next Sunday, April 29.
Please be generous.
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• READERS: 4th SUNDAY OF EASTER (Parish Feast) - Hadiah Venner & Brandon Jolie; Elizabeth n the early days after the concerned that they also might be pursued
Prudent & David Popo. resurrection, we see that Jesus’ by the same authorities that executed Jesus.
disciples really struggled to come to No wonder they were unable to recognise
• FREEDOM VOICES presents: “SALVATION: GOD’S REDEEMING LOVE" at The Gaiety on terms with His death. Jesus had the Risen Christ in their midst, appearing to
Sunday 22nd April, 2012 at 7.00 p.m. Tickets cost EC$50.00 for adults and EC$25.00 for children 12 & shared His long-term expectations His disciples as the fulfillment of Scripture:
under. Proceeds go towards supporting the work of FAYMES, a Hurricane Tomas community-based of God’s plan, yet they had failed to “Everything written about Me in the Law
rehabilitation Project in Fond St. Jacques, and the hosting of AEYCA in Gros Islet. understand. They had been privileged to be of Moses, in the Prophets and in the
part of His life and mission, witnessing and Psalms, has to be fulfilled.”
• WALK WITH YOUR PRIEST 2012: As part of the Catholic Church’s effort to promote a healthy sharing in Jesus’ wonderful ministry,
physical and spiritual lifestyle in St. Lucia, the Clergy of the archdiocese invite all parishioners to get It was in opening their minds and hearts to
bringing healing, life and hope to the needy. STANDARD MASS
involved in some form of regular physical exercise (walking, jogging, swimming, running, aerobics, this that they truly came to faith. TIMES
All those whom society shunned, Jesus
sports) in preparation for WALK WITH YOUR PRIESTS 2012. This can serve as the beginning of a embraced. This same invitation is offered to us today,
sustained programme of physical fitness at the parish level to help combat such diseases as diabetes, to open our minds and hearts to the Monday - Friday:
hypertension, obesity, and cardiac problems. Such a programme by the Church, if successful, can Their belief and hope in Jesus included that working of Christ in our lives. The Risen 5:45 a.m. Prayers
significantly impact the amount spent annually on health care in St. Lucia. The Walk is scheduled for May their new way of living would last forever Christ draws us out of confusion to 6:00 a.m. Mass
1, from the Caribbean Cinemas to pigeon point and starts at 7.00 a.m. Registration is $15.00 and includes a and that Jesus, as the Son of God and understanding, from mystery to revelation.
t-shirt. Persons with Sponsored sheets are asked to have them filled out and return to the parish office in Messiah, was the answer to everything. That is Christ’s Easter gift to us. When life Wednesday:
Gros Islet, Lysa Esnard (Grande Riviere), and Freddy Jn. Baptiste (Monchy). With Jesus, they were filled with hope and brings sadness, grief and anxiety and we 6:00 p.m. Mass
anticipation that all would be well and love lose direction, peace is found in the
• PARENTS OF GROS-ISLET AND MONCHY MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION are would prevail. However, they were forced
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Saturday:
knowledge of God’s unconditional love and
asked to please meet with your respective Leaders after the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 22nd to come to terms with Jesus’ humanity, 6:30 a.m. Mass
forgiveness for us. May we continue to
(today) for an important meeting. including that he had suffered and died. This 7:00 p.m. Mass
recognise Christ in all things that bring us
was not part of their vision. Following His life, hope and love.
death, many of Jesus’ disciples dispersed, Taken form www.cam.org Sunday:
TABERNACLE LIGHT DID YOU KNOW? THINK VOCATIONS
St. Paul is telling us to be countercultural. Most in 7:30 a.m. Mass
Question of the Week (G.I/ G.R)
In memory Leaving church before the the world put themselves first. He is calling us to
of How is our parish community a sign of Christ's presence to the world? 10:00 a.m. Mass
Dismissal deprives one of a change our attitudes and free our minds with the
Marie Georgiana blessing. Mass has a Gospel message, to reject worldliness and (G.I. / Monchy)
Headly beginning and an end. To selfishness. This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and
GROS ISLET leave immediately after Holiday:
Communion is to treat
“Do not be conformed to this world but
be transformed by the renewal of your
be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 7:00 a.m. Mass
Holy Mass like a fast food mind, that you may prove what is the
Henry Morris and Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen Quinlan, Deacons: Rev. Girard Glace, Rev. Winston Taylor, Rev. Jeremy Joseph
restaurant where we come will of God, what is good
Family and acceptable and perfect (Romans P.O Box Choc 8192, Castries, Saint Lucia
and go as we please.
12:2).” 450- 450- 285-
Tel: (758) 450-8325 Fax: (758) 450-8794 Cell: (758) 285-8831
Email: St. Joseph_church@candw.lc Website: www.grosisletchurch.org

2. MASS INTENTIONS Keep in your Prayers
Sick: Celebrating Our Catholic Faith
GROS Bernadette Eugene HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BIBLE
CLERGY / RELIGIOUS INTENTIONS
ISLET Rev. Arnold Clouden
Doreen Jones
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Ricky Langellier
THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT
Mark Altius
Sat. B’day: Leisl Glace Deceased:
April 21 Thanks: The Emile Family Julian Cenac
1.) Which books of the bible are called the gospels?
Emmanuel Nelson (a) The Acts of the Apostles. (b) Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians.
Fr. Jude CSsR Irvine Blanchard (c) Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. (d) All of the above.
Sun.
Sr. Jean Chrysostom OP
April. 22 MISSA PRO POPULO SUNDAY READINGS 2.) The book of Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus. What was the last thing that He said to the
Sr. Cecile Remy SSM
Sr. Assumpta OSB disciples?
1st Reading a. Many shall come in my name - believe them not.
B’day: Devon Jules Acts 3:13-15 b. If they should say, the Christ is in the desert, go not thither.
10:00 a.m. Thanks: Deryn & Zahir Leslie 2nd Reading c. I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of
B’day Thanks: Tonia Robinson 1 John 2:1-5 the Lord.
Gospel: d. You shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me
Luke 24:35-48 both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
G. RIVIERE EUCHARISTIC SERVICE
MISSAL PAGES 3.) Who was the apostle that wrote the vast majority of the New Testament letters to the churches?
MONCHY EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Old : 426 (a). Luke (b) Paul (c) John (d) Peter
GROS ISLET EASTER WEEKDAY MASSES New: 545 4.) Paul wrote to the Romans: "For the scripture saith, whosoever believeth on him shall not be
Newest: 611 ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is
Fr. Konrad Mair rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall _____"
Mon.
Sr. Dorothea Weekes OP B’day: Kathleen Ferdinand
April 23 WEEKDAY READINGS (a) be saved. (b) prosper. ( c) be made rich. (d) All of the above.
Sr. Velorna Gervais SSM Thanks: Ashwin Singh
Sr. Stephania OSB 5.) How many of Paul's letters to the Corinthians are included in the New Testament?
Tues. Fr. Amal Raj D’cd: Felix & Joseph Remy MONDAY (a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four
April 24 Sr. Fortunata SSM Agatha & Joseph Simeon Acts 6:8-15
John 6:22-29 6.) Paul told the Galatians, "Stand fast therefore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,
Sr. Noella MC Bernadette Charles and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Why did he say that?
Wed. TUESDAY (a) They were applying to become Jews. (b) They were living in sexual immorality.
April 25 Fr. Cecil Goodman B’day: Earlene Huntley-Boodram Acts 7:51-8:1 (c) They were slaughtering their children. (d) They were returning to their previous pagan practices.
St. Mark Sr. Hyacinth OP Philomene Augustin John 6:30-35
Evangelist 7.) Paul gave the Ephesians an illustration of the Christian life using the example of the equipping of....
Sr. Daisy MC 25th Wed Anni:
Consecration of
WEDNESDAY (a) tentmaker (a) tax gatherer (c) a Roman Soldier. (d) a fisherman.
the Dennery Fr. Andrew Sule Patrick & Alyson Chester
church (Anni) 1 Peter 5:5-14 8.) To whom did Paul write: "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."
Br. Hugh Sweeny FPM. Mark 16:15-20 (a) Philippians (b) Ephesians (c) Colossians (d) Corinthians
Thurs. B’day: Amanda Alexis
Sr. Bernadette Peter OP THURSDAY
April 26 Thanks: The Simeon family 9.) Paul told the Colossians about a "mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but
Sr. Katherine Marie MC now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory
Acts 8:26-40
Sr. Lourdes OSB of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is: _____
John 6:44-51
Br. DeLellis O’Sullivan FPM (a) ye shall be endued with power from on high.
Fri. FRIDAY (b) Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Sr. Angela Maria MC B’day: Damian Jules
April 27 Acts 9:1-20
Sr. Joytishma MC (c) the mystery of Godliness.
Sr. Mercy OSB John 6:52-59 (d) hidden in the Ark of the Covenant.
Fr. Victor MSFS D’cd: Theresa St. Rose SATURDAY 10.) This man's letter has many well-known Bible verses in it (e.g. Resist the devil and he will flee from
Sat. Acts 9:31-42 you, The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous avails much before God, and Be doers of the
Br. Michael FRM Edward Moody
April 28 John 6:60-69 Word and not hearers only.)
Benedictine Postulants & Florence Victor
Novices (a) James (b) Judas ( c) John (d) Jude