All Saints Parish - Cumberland County Nova Scotia

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

This week at All Saints Parish, we celebrate Corpus Christi and reflect on the gift of the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our Christian life.

In this week’s bulletin, you’ll find Mass times for June 6–12, Eucharistic Adoration opportunities, Mass intentions, and a reflection from Fr. Charles Udeh on confirming our belief in the Holy Eucharist.

A few highlights this week:

June 12 is the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion training takes place Saturday, June 6 at St. John the Baptist, Springhill, following the 10:00 am Mass.

Holy Family CWL will host the 2026 CWL Provincial Convention on Saturday, June 13, with Opening Mass at 8:45 am at Holy Family Church.

The ASC Summer Conference is coming July 24–26 at Between the Hearts Renewal Center in Fort Lawrence. This year’s theme is “Awaken in Unity.”

Parishioners are also encouraged to remember our local foodbanks with donations of non-perishable food and personal care items, and to keep our parish prayer intentions in their personal prayer.

Read the full bulletin here: https://allsaintsparishcc.ca/bulletins/june-7-weekly-bulletin/

06/06/2026

Celebrating Father Emmanuel’s birthday, a day early, at the Eucharist Ministers workshop at St. John the Baptist. We sang happy birthday and had chocolate cupcakes.

06/05/2026

Some photos from the celebration yesterday of the anniversary of the signing of the Friendship and Peace Treaty which was signed on June 4, 1726.

06/02/2026

⚽🎾 Pray with the Pope for the values of sports ~ Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.

06/01/2026

FR. EMMANUEL WILL PRESIDE AT THE FUNERAL MASS FOR BERTHA MACKAY TUES. JUNE 2 AT 1100 AM AT HOLY FAMILY CHURCH.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

THERE WILL BE NO OTHER MASS AT HOLY FAMILY CHURCH ON TUESDAY.

06/01/2026

A message from Mary Simon Governor General!

“As we celebrate National Indigenous History Month, we honour the rich cultures, languages and identities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Since I became governor general, I have seen progress and a growing commitment among Canadians through national and regional efforts toward reconciliation. This comes from acknowledging historical injustices, understanding our true history, and recognizing Indigenous knowledge and leadership in the choices we make as a country.

It has been a privilege for me to be a champion for so many important moments on Canada’s reconciliation journey: Indigenous leadership meetings with His Majesty King Charles III; artifacts repatriated from the Vatican and returned to their home communities; Elders and youth reviving Indigenous languages; and artists, innovators and leaders being honoured for their countless contributions.

This journey is not finished. There is still much work to be done. I encourage everyone to renew their commitment to learning, to understanding and to moving forward on this path with hope.” -

05/30/2026

We extend our condolences to Bertha's family and friends as they mourn her passing.

Bertha Georgina MacKay, 93, of Amherst, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday May 28th, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.

Born in Sackville, NB, on August 17th 1932, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Elsie (Lirette) Legere.

With deep love, we say goodbye to our beloved Mother and family matriarch. A devout Catholic, and proud member of the YMCA and CWL for over 45 years, Bertha’s faith was the foundation of her life. She carried unwavering strength, kindness, and dedication in her heart - for her family, church, and community.

A model of wisdom, bold strength, and witty humour, she raised her three boys with great care. Her trusted presence brought comfort and connected all who were blessed to be in her life.

Bertha will be remembered for her deep devotion to her family and friends, for her generous spirit, and the countless ways in which she showed love. She was the heart of her family and her legacy will continue through all of us.

Bertha will be dearly missed by her son Nevin MacKay (Joyce Carlos), Sackville, NB; grandsons Mitchell MacKay, Sackville, NB, and Brody MacKay (Holly Larracy); and Cousin Robert “Bob” Lirette, Mass., U.S.A.

She is predeceased by her husband James, as well as her cousin Georgina Bainbridge.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS where visitation will take place on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11 AM at Holy Family Parish Church in Amherst, NS. Burial will take place in the Rockley Cemetery following a reception.

We find comfort in knowing her soul has completed its purpose here, and she can now rest and reunite with her departed loved ones.

Rest peacefully, Mom. We love you and will miss you forever.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Bertha's online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.

05/30/2026

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗕𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

This weekend we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity as we reflect on God's endless love, mercy, and presence in our lives.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

Father Charles and Father Emmanuel invite all parishioners who are new to Canada to stay after Masses this weekend (May 30-31) for an important discussion.

𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Fr. Emmanuel Enemuo reminds us that the Trinity is more than a theological doctrine—it is the story of a God who refuses to leave humanity alone. Through the love of the Father, the grace of the Son, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, we are called to become reflections of God's mercy and compassion in our families, workplaces, and communities.

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲

Saturday, May 30
• 4:00 PM – River Hebert
• 4:30 PM – Amherst
• 6:30 PM – Streets Ridge

Sunday, May 31
• 9:00 AM – Parrsboro
• 9:00 PM – Pugwash
• 11:00 AM – Springhill
• 11:15 AM – Amherst

𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

• Holy Family, Amherst – Monday, June 1 at 11:00 AM (CORE meeting at 10:00 AM)
• First Friday Adoration – June 5 at 6:00 PM
• St. Brigid's, Parrsboro – Wednesdays at 1:00 PM

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

Following Pentecost, parishioners are encouraged to place prayer intentions on the Prayer Wall at Holy Family Church. These intentions will be offered collectively on the First Sunday of Advent 2026. Be sure to visit often and keep these intentions in your prayers.

𝗖𝗪𝗟 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Holy Family CWL, together with CWL councils from Springhill and Parrsboro, will host the Provincial Convention on June 13, 2026. More than 100 women from across the Antigonish and Halifax-Yarmouth dioceses are expected to gather in faith, service, and fellowship. Parishioners are invited to attend the Opening Mass at 8:45 AM.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

Please keep in your prayers the seven young people who recently celebrated their First Reconciliation:

Marilyn Hickey, Maria Amaris Cruz, Josiah Hunter, Nicole Mahilum, Emily McGoey, Paisley Porciuncula, and Deacon Varner.

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul continues to welcome new volunteers. If you would like to learn how you can help local families and individuals in need, consider attending the next meeting on June 22.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: