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The Parish of the Good Shepherd
645 Murray Avenue, Suite 1, Bathurst, NB
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 Noon and 1pm to 4pm
Tel: (506) 547-4737 • Fax: (506) 547-3483
Email: churchesgoodshepherd@gmail.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 310, Main Street, Bathurst, NB E2A 3Z2
Pastor: Very Rev. Father Keith Goldrup v.e.
Vicar: Rev. Anthony Umunna
Deacon: Mr. Christopher Kingston
July 31st & August 1st, 2021 – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - (Year B)
(1 Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15, 31a++ – 2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 – Gospel: John 6:24-35)
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Alongside John and the discourse on the bread of life, the Church hears most
of the fourth and fifth chapters of Paul’s Letters to the Ephesians. Known as
one of the captivity letters because it is apparently written from prison, the
Letter to the Ephesians, discussed the mystery of life in Christ. Paul’s
exhortation to “live in a manner worthy of the call you have received,” which
we heard last week, strikes at the heart of Christian discipleship. This week,
Paul continues to call the Ephesians to a renewal in Christ – to “put away the
old self of your former way of life . . . and be renewed in the spirit of your minds.”
It was expected that Baptism into the death and Resurrection of Christ would Pope’s Prayer Intention
bring radical life changes for early Christians. For some, this meant giving up August/2021
jobs and wealth; for others, it meant hospitality or service. For everyone, life
Evangelization: The Church
in Christ was life lived according to God and not according to the world.
Christians were encouraged to embrace love rather than ambition, greed, or Let us pray for the Church, that She
power and to focus on the treasure of heaven rather than on earthly wealth. may receive from the Holy Spirit the
Consequently, this small section of the Letter to the Ephesians provides the grace and strength to reform herself
perfect prelude to the discourse on the bread of life in John’s account of the in the light of the Gospel.
Gospel. Jesus warns the crowd that they are thinking wrongly – running to see
him for perishable bread. In Paul’s vocabulary, the crowd sees Jesus with old
eyes, with their old selves. If they saw Jesus with spiritual eyes, they would
know him as the Bread of Life. They would seek only the bread of life. They
would hear Jesus’s gentle correction to their assertion that Moses gave them
manna from heaven. “My Father gives you the true bread from heaven”.
Physical hunger and thirst made the Jews rely on God in the desert. Jesus shows
the crowd that hunger has much deeper implications for the soul. If they
believe Christ is food and drink, they will never again be hungry or thirsty.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Baptisms: Parents wishing to have their child baptized are asked
to contact the church office at 506-547-4736.
Parish Office telephone number: (506) 547-4737
As most are aware as of Friday, July 30th at midnight Please note that only the parents can make
our province will be returning to pre-covid arrangements for their child to be baptized. At least
conditions, which means no more covid restrictions. one of the Godparents will be asked to provide proof
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of their Sacrament of Confirmation.
and every one of the many volunteers for their Cursillo Retreat: Come and experience 3 days of healing with
service during the pandemic which kept our the Cursillo movement. October 15th-16th-17th/2021 at the
churches open. Father Keith Resource Center in Bathurst, N.B. Please note this retreat will
be in French. For more information, please call Huguette and
Happy New Brunswick Day- Monday, August 2nd Jean-Claude at 506-783-1203.
Please note the Parish Office of the Good Shepherd
will be closed, Monday August 2nd.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Parish Office of the Good Shepherd: The Parish Office Allison Guitard (Babs Firth) SG
will remain closed to the public for the safety of everyone. For Rachel Moriarty (Mary Young Luczanko) SG
your convenience, please use the secured mail slot in our Austin Doucett (Mary Young Luczanko) SG
entrance door for documents such as your donation envelope, Van, Mike & Bernie Lawlor (Vera & Lawrence Lawlor) SG
mass or memorials request, etc. Thank you for understanding. Bertha & Fred Guitard (Vera & Lawrence Lawlor) SG
Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am-12:00 noon & Mildred Quigley (Monica & Harold Bourque) SG
1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Tel: 506-547-4737 or Austin Doucett (Frank & Karla Culligan) (Margaret Legacy)
Email: churchesgoodshepherd@gmail.com (Lawrence & Irma Doucet) (Monica & Harold Bourque) SJE
Pre-Authorize Donations-I give for the vitality of my Church: Leander Guitard (Frank & Karla Culligan) (Angie Maurice)
We encourage Parishioners to sign up for the pre-authorized (Betty Dalley & Family) (Debbie & Jean Guitard) (Lawrence
donation program. Forms can be found at your parish Church.
& Irma Doucet) SJE
Please call the Parish Office at 547-4737 for more information.
Joyce Guitar (Georgette Boulay & Family) (Pauline &
Diocese of Bathurst: Our Facebook page can be found at Camille Guitard) SJE
https://www.facebook.com/DiocesedeBathurst. Please like and
share for all to enjoy our weekly bulletin, information and many
other wonderful resource articles. RECOMMENDED TO OUR PRAYERS
Bulletin Announcements: Announcements for the parish † Please pray for Theresa Tardiff of Bathurst formerly of Jacquet
bulletin need to be received at the office by Wednesday 11:00am River who passed away on July 26th at the age of 94. A Funeral
in order to appear in the upcoming Parish Bulletin. Please email Mass was held at St. Gabriel the Archangel.
to churchesgoodshepherd@gmail.com. Our parish bulletin can
also be found on The Diocese of Bathurst website at
www.diocesebathurst.com May the Lord console their families and lead them safely home …
Diocese of Bathurst/Vox Maris: The Diocese of Bathurst will
offer a monthly electronic publication entitled “Vox Maris”.
This monthly publication will share diocesan and parish news as
well as resource articles for those who wish to deepen their faith
and enrich their Christian life. “Vox Maris” will be sent to
subscribers on a monthly basis at mid-month. If you wish to
receive “Vox Maris” please email with the mention “Subscribe
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord - Friday August 6th
to Vox Maris” to jenniferp@nb.aibn.com Refers to a mysterious event
during which Jesus is
Cemetery Burials: With the warmer weather approaching you transfigured, or changed, in the
must contact The Parish of the Good Shepherd Office presence of three of his
at (506-547-4737) before any burials occur in our disciples, Peter, James, and
cemeteries. John. Moses and Elijah two
There is mandatory paperwork that must be Old Testatment figures
completed and recorded. Thank you for your representing the Law and the
cooperation! Prophets, appear and converse
with Jesus. The event highlights Jesus’s divinity and glory that
Weddings 2021: Couples who wish to celebrate the Sacrament was hidden from the world but is now revealed to his closest
of Marriage in 2021 should contact the parish office at disciples. Jesus is the fulfillment and completion of the Old
506-547-4737 before making any other arrangements. Testament promises. This brief glimpse into Jesus’s hidden
Please note that only the couple themselves can book power, divinity, and glory would be fully revealed in the
their wedding date and make the necessary Resurrection once the journey of suffering and death had been
arrangements. accomplished.SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
123 Saint Andrew Street, Bathurst, NB 43 ANDREW ST., CAMPBELLTON, N.B.
Sanctuary Lamp: Special Intentions: (A Parishioner) Sanctuary Lamp: Catherine Henry (Cletus & Family)
St. Brother André Candle: The Family (Gérard & Joséphine Roy) House of Agapé Prayer Group: Prayer Group meets every
Sacred Heart Cathedral Morning Mass: Everyone is Welcome Monday afternoon at 1:00pm at St. Thomas Aquinas church
to attend the 9:00am Mass. Tuesday and Thursday will be basement. For any concerns please call Michael Guitard at 753-5805.
celebrated in English starting August 10th and Wednesday and Toonie Collection: Toonie Sunday will be held on the last
Friday is now being celebrated in French. Sunday of each month. Thank you for your continued support.
Vigil Candles: Please continue to use the mass envelopes at the
back of the church to request the lighting of a Vigil candle.
Facebook Page: Please view our Facebook page for the French
and English parish bulletins along with inspiring religious and
biblical meditations, announcements and other messages.
CWL-Sacred Heart: A 50/50 draw-fundraiser in support of
Sacred Heart Cathedral. The 50/50 draw will be held the last day
of each month. Tickets will be sold at $10.00. Please contact Did You Know - What is an Annulment:
Marjorie d’Entremont at 546-5591, Barbara Vincent at 546-6876,
Barbara Laffoley at 548-3349, Bernadette Caza at 548-2728, and The tribunal process is similar to a court proceeding. A
Gabrielle (Gaby) Dugas. Thank you for your support! petitioner provides written testimony to the church tribunal
explaining the reasons for an annulment, along with a list of
people familiar with the marriage and willing to answer
HOLY FAMILY questions about the relationship.
430 Saint Peter Avenue, Bathurst, NB The ex-spouse’s cooperation isn’t required.
Online Auction: Check out the weekly online auction on The tribunal focuses its investigation on the events leading up
Facebook group, HOLY FAMILY ONLINE AUCTIONS. For all to the wedding ceremony “in an effort to determine whether
donations contact Therese Henry (546-4809). what was required for a valid marriage was ever brought
about.”
ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL A “declaration of nullity,” as an annulment is officially
known in the church, does not deny that a relationship existed
4114 Main Street, Belledune, NB
nor does it suddenly consider children from the marriage
Toonie Collection: Saturday, July 31st. illegitimate, a common misconception. “ It simply states that the
relationship was missing something that the church requires for
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST the marriage to take place.” After the tribunal has reached a
2601 Main Street, Belledune, NB decision, it is reviewed by a second tribunal where more
Toonie Collection: Saturday, July 31st. testimony can be made. A final decision can often take 18
months or longer.
ST. JOHN BOSCO Common grounds for Annulment:
470 Victoria Street, Dalhousie, NB
Sanctuary Lamp: Renaud Lévesque (Billy & Aline Letourneau) -Lack capacity: Party who is already married. Someone who is
Rosary Prayer Group: The Rosary prayer group have underage. Parties to closely related.
suspended their meetings for the summer months, thank you -Lack of consent: This implies that each party must each
for your participation as we look forward to starting again in possess a sufficient understanding of what they are consenting
September. to.
Toonie Collection: Toonie Sunday will now be held on the last -Lack of Form: When a Catholic party gets married they
Sunday of each month. Thank You for your support. ordinarily must have a catholic wedding ceremony in order for
Drop Off Box: We encourage parishioners to use the drop off the marriage to be valid.
box for your envelope donation if unable to attend mass, located Annulments are not automatic. Background must be proven
at the south entrance door. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. for the church to declare a marriage null. For the Church has its
teaching on marriage and on the words of Jesus. What God has
united no one should divide.FINANCIAL INFORMATION Thank you for your continued support
Sacred Heart St. Gabriel St. John Saint Maria Our Lady Saint Saint John St. Thomas Saint
July 24th & 25th Holy Family
Cathedral the Archangel the Evangelist Goretti Visitation Joseph Bosco Aquinas Anthony
Collection 1507.65 1785.90 305.00 415.00 747.00 1070.80 70.00
Dues 20.00
Special
Collection
20.00
Initial Offering
Peter’s Pence 5.00 10.00
Diocesan Tax 10.00
Donations
Foodbank
Memorials 740.00 100.00
Candles 87.00 290.00 20.00 117.00
Living Christ 61.85
Cemetery
740.00 60.05 76.75
Fundraiser (Toonie)
(Auction) (Toonie)
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS (JULY 31ST AUGUST 8TH)
Holy Family Sunday, Aug 1st at 11am (Mass) Sunday, August 8th at 11am (Mass)
+Maria Vu (Hung Do & Phuong Mai) + Peter Thibodeau (Mom & Family)
Sacred Heart Saturday, July 31st at 4pm (English Mass) Sunday, August 1st at 9am (English Mass)
Cathedral +Claudette Cameron (Rachel Dubé) + Violet Babin (Sacred Heart CWL)
+Al LeBreton (Steven & Brenda-Lynn) + Fernande Carpenter (Mary Cormier)
Tuesday, August at 9:00am (English Mass) Wednesday, August 4th at 9am (French Mass)
+This Mass will resume Tuesday, August 10th +Leonce Leger (Helene Daigle & Family)
Weekday
Masses
Thursday, August at 9:00am (English Mass) Friday, August 6th at 9:00am (French Mass)
+This Mass will resume Thursday, August 12th +Eugene Roy (Sister, Esther Roy)
+André Mazerolle (Mom & Dad)
Saturday, August 7th at 4pm (English Mass) Sunday, August 8th at 9am (English Mass)
+Arthur Glazier (Wife & Daughter) +Frederick Stever ( Rheal DeGrâce & Alvina Guitard)
+Claudette Cameron (Phemia Betheleme) +André Mazerolle (Sisters, Lisa & Gloria)
St. Gabriel Saturday, July 31st at 4pm (Mass) Saturday, August 7th at 4pm (Mass)
the Archangel +Augustine (Gus) LeJeune (Wife, Lorraine) +Jean MacMillan (St. Gabriel’s CWL)
St. John Saturday, July 31st at 6pm (Mass) Saturday, August 7th at 6pm (Mass)
the Evangelist +Allan Culligan (Aunt Erma Guitard & Family) +Paula Guitard Pelletier (Georgette & Family)
St. John Bosco Sunday, August 1st at 9am (Mass) Sunday, August 8th at 9am (Mass)
+For All Parishioners (The Pastor) +Gregory Harquail (Judy, Bella & Gordon)
St. Thomas Sunday, August 1st at 11am (Mass) Sunday, August 8th at 11am (Mass)
Aquinas +Ernest Savoie (Rachelle, Donald & Bianca Winchester) +For All Parishioners (The Pastor)
WEEKLY READINGS
August 2nd – August 7th
Monday – Weekday:
Numbers 11:4b-15 / Matthew 14:13-21
Tuesday – Weekday:
Numbers 12:1-13 / Matthew 14:22-36
Wednesday – St. Jean-Marie Vianney: •Do I need a bit more time praying
Lord, you are the bread of love, Numbers 13:1-2, 25-33, 14:1-2b, 26-29, 34-35++
/Matthew 15:21-28 with God to learn and enjoy his
compassion, and peace. Strengthen
Thursday – Weekday: ways ?
me with this bread so I can serve Numbers 20:1-13/ Matthew 16:13-23
others. Friday - Transfiguration of the Lord: •How can I accept all the good God
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 / Mark 9:2-10
Saturday - Weekday: gives me, and desire his will above
Deuteronomy 6:4-13 / Matthew 17:14-20 my own ?You can also read
