Today’s reading offers a vision of the City of God, the new Jerusalem. The bishops’ pastoral on stewardship reminds us, “that life to come is in continuity with this present life through human goods and worthy human purposes which people foster now.”

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
A mother is a blessing, so gentle, kind and wise— The first to give encouragement, the last to criticize. The one you know will be there, whenever skies are gray— The first to lend a helping hand, the last to turn away. Each special thing about her, is so lovely to recall— A mother is a blessing, the most precious of all! Anon

UPCOMING EVENTS
AFRICAN LIBERATION CELEBRATION, SATURDAY, JUNE 16 IN ST. PAT’S CHURCH HALL.**WOW! African food, music, dance and a presentation on the issues facing African Nations.** Sponsored by the Refugee Committee to help in sponsoring refugees from Africa. We are gratefully accepting money donations and items for the Silent Auction . Please speak to Michelle Leblanc, Pauline Leppard, Josephine Tommy or Steven O’Halloran.

CONCERT BY Halifax Camerata Singers and Soundtrax on Saturday, May 26 at 8 p.m. Bethany United. The proceeds of the concert will go to support Phoenix Youth Programs for at-risk and homeless youth. Tickets ($25, $15 for students) may be purchased at The Madrigal, 5640 Spring Garden Road, or at the door. For more information, call 492-4523.

BLUE NOSE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON (May 18-20) (involving 7,500 runners and walkers). This will affect our mass of May 20th. Please allow for extra travel time and parking since some of the routes in our neighborhood will be closed.

KAIROS “Streams of Living Water” ecumenical service will be held Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 pm in the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 2096 Windsor Street, Halifax. (KAIROS is a national inter-church council which deals with justice issues.)

RECEPTION on Tuesday, May 22, in honor of Barb LeBlanc at Saint Agnes Church Mass at 4 pm, presided by Arch. Prendergast. Barb LeBlanc is retiring from chaplaincy at the QEII. She is the mother of Sue LeBlanc and has been a member of our congregation.

A FUNDRAISER for the Ark Drop-In Centre will be held on Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 pm at All Nations Church on Robie at Charles. Guests: Judy Savoy and Mike Veenema $10 waged, $5 unwaged. Call Elna Siebring 429-7136 for tickets.”

WOMAN’S MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST – A Spiritual Ministry to Catholic women. Saturday, May 26th (9 am to 12 noon, following the 8 am Mass in St. Agnes Church). St. Agnes Auditorium, Halifax. Guest Speaker: Kay Pelham. $7.00 tickets available from the Secretary at St. Pat’s Rectory.

Thank You
The HELLO SISTERS event hosted by Elizabeth’s Place of St. Patrick’s and North End Women last Saturday was a great success! More than 30 women participated in a noon meal and challenging workshops designed to nourish body, mind and spirit. Our grateful thanks to The Segelbert Trust for once again funding this event.

The OUTREACH COMMITTEE thanks parishioners for their “incredible” generosity in support of the Mothers Day gifts for the Parent Resource Centre, Uniacke Square. This is true stewardship!