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Parish Updates ~ July 23, 2021
COVID 19 update – beginning phase 4
We are now into Phase 4 of the Nova Scotia Reopening as planned on Wednesday, July
14, 2021.
Moving into Phase 4 results in some small changes for our parishes. Please note the
following:
• In-person Masses, baptisms, weddings, and funerals can happen with 50% of the
church’s capacity up to a maximum 150 people indoors and up to 250 people
outdoors with social distancing and masks. Within the maximum you can have up
to 25 persons who are family and/or close contacts seated together, without social
distance. Groups seated in this way must be kept six feet from others.
Dr. Strang has confirmed that in all these instances it is import to continue to register
participants (contact tracing), maintain social distancing, and wear a mask.
With vaccine rates increasing and case numbers consistently remaining low we know that
guidelines will continue to change as our circumstances evolve. Thank you for your
patience and your vigilance. We are getting closer to our new normal! May you and your
families find the much-needed time to rest and relax during these sunny summer days. Be
well and be safe! In this year of Saint Joseph, we ask for his continued guidance and
protection over our country and our Church. Saint Joseph, pray for us!
Livestream Mass on Facebook Live:
Mass will be celebrated via livestream on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. via Facebook
live and YouTube. If you haven’t yet tuned in from Facebook live, you can do so by
clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/Good-Shepherd-Parish-St-Agnes-St-
Thomas-Aquinas-176248592394175
If you do not have Facebook, you can still watch it by clicking on the above link shown
and a message pops up asking you to set up an account, just simply dismiss it by clicking
“Not Now”. We also now have a YouTube account. Go to You Tube and find us at Good
Shepherd Parish Halifax. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to know when we go live,
and subscribe to us on You Tube to be notified when we upload our Masses. You can go
onto our website at www.goodshepherdns.com and find the links to both, Facebook and
You Tube.
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Farewell – Fr. Andrew Rembarczyk
Fr. Andrew has been reassigned to Immaculate Conception Parish, Truro as their
Associate Pastor. He will be moving to Truro on Wednesday, July 28th. His new mailing
address is:
P.O. Box 25050
6689 Prince Street
Truro, NS. B2N 7B8
Fr. Andrew, we thank you for all you have done for Good Shepherd Parish. We are
thankful to the Lord for the time you have spent with us and are blessed to know that you
will move forward to do God’s work at Immaculate Conception. You will be missed
greatly. God bless you.
Rev. Krystian Golisz, SDS, currently assigned in the Diocese of Victoria, will become the
Associate Pastor for Good Shepherd Parish, Halifax. He shall also assist with the
spiritual care of the Polish Community.
Mass – Tuesday, July 27th ~ Cancelled
The 9 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, July 27th is cancelled due the funeral Mass for the late
James O’Regan which will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas at 10 a.m. All are welcome to
attend. You must pre-register at the Parish Office (902-454-8200)
Funeral Mass for Anita MacDougall
The funeral Mass for Anita MacDougall will take place on Thursday, August 5 th at
10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church. It will be livestreamed through JA Snow Funeral
Home under Anita’s obituary: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/c055ef60-eaee-
4110-8ccf-41b0071968ea. If you would like to attend the Mass, please call JA Snow
Funeral Home at (902) 455-0531. Seating is limited.
There will be visitation at Snow’s Funeral Home on Lacewood Drive on Wednesday,
August 4th at 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Window Repairs
STAIN GLASS WINDOWS – St. Agnes site
The condition of all the stain glass windows were recently assessed and seven windows
were identified that required immediate attention. A generous donor stepped forward and
agreed to have two of the stain glass windows removed and repaired. (Which is why you
will notice there are two stain glass windows missing) This is a very time and labour-
intensive procedure and is very expensive. It will require about four – six weeks to
complete repairs. On average, each stain glass windows cost approximately $5,000 to
repair.
On the east side of St. Agnes Church, a routine inspection uncovered deterioration of the
concrete layer of the church adjacent to the windows. This requires immediate attention
to prevent further deterioration.
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If you are able to contribute and make a donation, no matter the size, it would be greatly
appreciated. You will find envelopes at the back of the church or you can write
“windows” on a separate envelope. (Donations are tax deductible.).
OUTDOOR WINDOWS – St. Agnes site
We extend a heartfelt thank you and our appreciation to Stanko Vaci for repairing and
repainting a number of windows on the church property. Pictures can be found at the
bottom of these updates or on our website at www.goodshepherdns.com
May God bless you and reward you for your generosity!
Confirmation Class of 2021
Congratulations and Blessing to the confirmation class of 2021.
Bishop Brian Dunn will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for
the class of 2021 on Thursday, July 27, 2021. We extend our heartfelt
congratulations and offer our prayers for each of you. You have taken
an important step in your journey of faith by readying yourselves to
become fully initiated into the Body of Christ. May the Holy Spirit
continue to guide each of you according to the path that God has set out for your life. We
express our gratitude to the parents, sponsors, teachers and everyone who has taken time
to help prepare our youth to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Kara Nicole Baccardax, Timothy Morris Bilek, Nina Isabel Bryson, Patrick James Burke,
Alexis Tsui Jun Campbell, Callista Bronte Clothier, Christine Dekker, Sable James
Anthony Eddington, Willis Donald Anthony Eddington, Daniel Elias Fallows, Michael
Eric Phillip Henneberry, Margaret Irene Johnston, Lucas Kelaj. Marcus Kelaj, Alexander
George Kelly, Julia Natasha Kienast, Viktoria Kopcova, Emily Katherine LeRue, Julia
Isabelle MacDonald, Sophie Mary Rose MacDonald, Stephen Alexander MacDonald,
James John Laird MacNeil, William James Thomas Murphy, Aidan Quinn Myette, Allana
Magnaye Navida, Sandro Domenico Sablone, Joseph David Salah, Janna Jane Sarty,
William Riley Timothy Seymour, Curtis Robert Simms, Niklas James Sykora, Ava
MacDonald, Julia Ann MacKenzie, Claire Ainsley Shelton, Brianna Mae Fahie, Misha
Hope Ella Fleet.
Ordination to the Priesthood ~ Deacon Patrick Salah
On August 21, 2021 at 10:00 am at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, Archbishop Brian
Dunn will ordain Reverend Mr. Patrick Salah to the priesthood. Deacon Patrick
completed his studies at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto this past May. He was born
and raised in Halifax and grew up in Saint Benedict Parish in Clayton Park. Due to the
current COVID-19 restrictions in-person attendance at the ordination will be by invitation
only. The faithful are encouraged to “join” the celebration by livestream. The link to the
livestream broadcast will be on diocesan website, www.halifaxyarmouth.org, closer to
the ordination in August.
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Mark your calendar and please keep Deacon Patrick in your prayers as he continues to
give his “yes” to the Lord and prepares to be ordained a priest.
Mass for the Faithful Departed
We are pleased this year to be able once again hold two of our annual Masses for the
Faithful Departed at two of our three Catholic cemeteries in August. The schedule for
these upcoming outdoor Masses are:
• Mount Olivet Cemetery, Mumford Rd. – Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00am
• Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville Dr. – Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00pm.
Due to the current gathering limitations these outdoor Masses will have limited
attendance. Attendees are asked to please bring their own chair. These Masses will also
be available via livestream. The links for each Mass will be made available closer to their
August dates. In the event of rain, the Masses will be at St. Agnes Church - August 14
and Saint John Vianney - August 19.
Pray the Rosary – zoom
The power of prayer is astounding, the power of the Rosary amazing! Join
together and pray the Rosary, Thursday nights, 7:00pm-7:30pm via Zoom.
We truly need one another these days and although it is impossible to be together
in person, our zoom prayer is a wonderful opportunity to connect. May our joy in
the Risen Christ keep our heart aflame with hope and faith in better days ahead.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81485724227?pwd=aHlZVS95SkV0N1ZvYWlCa3VtdkhhZz
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Meeting ID: 814 8572 4227
Passcode: 864613
Formed.org – The Catholic Faith on Demand
FORMED is a great resource to take advantage of during the pandemic outbreak and new
restrictions. Good Shepherd Parish provides a free subscription to FORMED.org, where
you can discover all the best Catholic content in on place. This website is an online
library of Catholic study programs, Bible studies, eBooks and movies that provides
Catholics the opportunity to learn about our Faith and to grow in our knowledge and love
of Christ. If you aren't yet subscribed, we invite you to do so. If you aren't sure what to
watch there is a section called "Faith at Home" that is designated for this time of
being at home. It has a combination of children’s videos and faith formation videos for
youth, young adults, families, etc
To start using your free FORMED membership:
1. Go to www.formed.org
2. Click “Sign Up”
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3. Choose “I belong to a parish organization” or Sign up as a Parishioner”
4. Type “Good Shepherd Parish, 6903 Mumford Road (B3L 2H4) ” into the
search box
5. Enter your name and email address and click “Sign Up”
FORMED’s entire library of resources is now available to you, anytime. If you
have any questions or need help logging in, please phone Tracy at the parish office.
If you have watched something on Formed.org and would like to do a review,
please submit to Tracy at the Parish office.
Date Intention Location & Time
Monday, July 26, 2021 Intentions of Paula Goldring St. Agnes @ 12:10 p.m.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Cancelled-
Funeral Mass for James O’Regan
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Giulia Marcattili † St. Agnes @ 12:10 p.m.
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Louise Whitehead † St. Thomas Aquinas @ 9 a.m.
Friday, July 30, 2021 Ben & Agnes Connell † St. Agnes @ 12:10 p.m.
Saturday, July 31, 2021 Thomas McDonald † St. Agnes @ 4 p.m.
Sylvia Eagles † St. Thomas Aquinas @ 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 1, 2021 Good Shepherd Parishioners 9 a.m. @ St. Thomas Aquinas
Duncan MacDougall † 10:30 a.m. @ St. Agnes †
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