Farewell to Fr. Karol

Last Evening, the Parish said goodbye to a friend and leader - Fr. Karol. As of Tuesday July 1st, the parish will now be under the leadership of Msgr. Allan Ventour, unfortunately he is not well and we would like to wish him a speedy and comfortable recovery. 

Fr. Karol Wielgosz continued the remarkable tradition which his many predecessors have started and that is building the spiritual lives of his flock through pastoral work in addition to upkeeping and improving the physical standards of both the Mt. D'or Chapel and the main church. 

Many people grew a close relationship with him and looked at him as more than a priest but also as a counselor, a brother and more importantly, a friend. 

The work he did at our parish during his 3-year stay will never go unappreciated. He shared his Polish culture with us and we embraced it but what is even more impressive was how he embraced our 'Trini' culture and played the role of an 'honorary trini' so well. 

One of the many memories we will all cherish was the reverence he showed towards the Consecration of the Eucharist. No matter what season of the liturgical calendar we were celebrating, he would always take the time to beautifully sing the consecration which enhanced our encounter with the Lord. 

To Fr. Karol, we just want to wish you all that is Great! You will always be remembered in all our hearts and prayers. As we bid you farewell, may the Holy Spirit empower you as the next journey of your priestly life begins. God Bless and We Love You!

Parish Notices for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul

1. Registration forms for the 5K Run & Walk are now available. Persons who were registered before, please confirm your participation Reminder he event is next Sunday 6^th July @ 6am. And the new starting point now St. Charles Borromeo R.C. Church to WASA Grounds, St. Joseph. For registration information, please contact Brent Durham and Amanda Thomas. 
2. The Suburban Vicariate Sports and Family Day is next Sunday, 6^th July. Many adult team activities are planned. There will also be bouncy castle and other activities for the children. Our parish will be joined by the 9 other parishes of the Suburban Vicariate. This is “a bring your lunch, cooler and come” event. Please let us go as a community to represent our parish in the many activities and have fun together. See notice board for more details. 
3. Liturgy School 2014 is from Sunday 3^rd to Saturday 9^th August. See notice board for more information. Persons interested in participating can speak with Deacon Jeffrey. 
4. Msgr. Allan Ventour takes over as our new Parish Priest from Tuesday 1^st July, 2014. We are sincerely grateful and have been truly blessed to have Fr. Karol during these past 3 year. We wish him well and God’s abundant blessings in his future endeavours. 
5. Tomorrow evening/ This Evening, our parish will say goodbye to a special friend and leader! For this weekend only, a special 5pm Mass will be celebrated as we pay tribute to Fr. Karol. And after Holy Mass, refreshments & entertainment will take place on the Greens. Come and be part of this wonderful celebration.

 Blessings to ALL our parishioners this week!  

Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated today (the octave of Corpus Christi). During one of the great apparitions to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Jesus said "Look at this heart which has loved people so much, and yet they do not want to love me in return. Through you, my divine heart wishes to spread its love everywhere on earth." 

During this blessed day in our church and beyond, let us love our Lord with all our heart, soul and mind. 

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

Condolences

Fr. Gerard Pantin, brother of the late Archbishop Anthony Pantin, passed away yesterday. May his soul rest in peace and may his family find the strength and consolation during this time of loss. The funeral will take place on  Thursday 26th June 2014 from 9:30 a.m. at St. Theresa's Church, De Verteuil Street, Woodbrook, POS. Interment follows in the Holy Ghost Fathers' burial plot at Lapeyrouse Cemetery. A Prayer Vigil with body present will be conducted from 6 pm on Wednesday evening, June 25th at St. Mary's College chapel, with entrance on Frederick Street.

Parish Notices for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. The St. Joseph/Mt. D' Or Social Justice Group invites all to observe Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day by attending a Parenting Skills workshop on Sunday 22^nd June, after the 8.30 am Mass in the parish hall. The presenter is Marina Torres, a Development and Education Specialist and member of the parish. There will be by light refreshments after the workshop. 
2. Registration for the 5K Run & Walk is ongoing. Reminder the new date is Sunday 6^th July @ 6am. The starting point now St. Charles Borromeo R.C. Church to WASA Grounds, St. Joseph. 
3. The Suburban Vicariate Sports and Family Day will also be held on Sunday 6^th July. Many adult team activities are planned. There will also be bouncy castle and other activities for the children. Our parish will be joined by the 9 other parishes of the Suburban Vicariate. This is a bring your lunch, cooler and come event. Please let us go as a community to represent our parish in the many activities and have fun together. See notice board for more details. 
4. On Sunday June 29th, the parish of St. Joseph/Mt. D'or will say goodbye to a special friend and leader! Fr. Karol will celebrate his final mass and we are sending him off with a bang so we have decided to add on an extra mass for that weekend only! At 5PM in St. Joseph R.C. Church, a special mass will be celebrated that will be tailored towards Fr. Karol and after Holy Mass, refreshments & entertainment will take place in the parish yard. Come and be part of this wonderful celebration!
   
   
   

 Blessings to ALL our parishioners this week! 

Corpus Christi Photos

On Thursday Morning (June 19th), the St. Joseph/Mt. D'or Parish Community celebrated the Solemnity of Corpus Christi which is a public witness of our faith that Christ is indeed present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Holy Mass took place at 8.30AM which was immediately followed by a procession through the streets of St. Joseph with the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration in the First Capital Park and closed off with Benediction in the church. It was a blessed day as we showed our love and passion for the Holy Eucharist. HERE are some photos which were taken during this morning's celebrations.

New Parish Priest Announced

I wish to thank Fr Karol Wielogsz OP for the work he has done in our archdiocese for the past few years. He has been recalled to Poland and will demit office on June 30^th. As we thank him we pray that God will continue to bless his ministry. 

As a result the following appointment takes effect July 1st Monsignor Reverend Allan Ventour has been assigned from Santa Rosa, Arima to St. Joseph Parish. 

-- Archbishop Joseph E. Harris, C.S.Sp

Following of the Provincial Chapter of the Irish Dominican Fathers in June 2012, Dominican brothers shall reside in Trinidad in the following two houses, House of the Immaculate Conception Diego Martin and Holy Cross Priory Arima. As such the Parish of Saint Joseph our Protector and the Old Dominican House of Studies located there has been transferred to the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, and is now the responsibility of Diocesan Fathers in exercising pastoral ministry. This comes into effect July 1 2014.

-- Yours, 
    Karol Wielgosz 

  

Corpus Christi Celebrations

On Thursday Morning (June 19^th) at 8:30AM, Holy Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph R.C. Church to commemorate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi and there will be a procession with the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of St. Joseph immediately following Holy Mass. The Procession will begin at the church, travel straight up Abercromby Street until the Corner of Medical Associates, where Fr. Karol will bless the four corners of the nation. The procession will then continue to turn right and travel downhill towards the direction of St. Joseph Girl’s School into Piccadilly Street and proceed back to the Church where Benediction will take place. The Schools of the Communities are expected to join us since they will be playing a meaningful role as well. We look forward to this great public witness of our Faith.

Condolences

Eucharistic Minister and parish friend, Deonis LaBorde passed away this morning. May his souls rest in peace and may his family find peace and consolation during this time of loss.
UPDATE: The Funeral for the late Deonis LaBorde will take place on Wednesday Morning (June18th) at 9AM in St. Joseph RC Church. 

Happy Father's Day

God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way. Amen
Happy Father's Day from the parish of St. Joseph/Mt. D'or.