December 13, 2020
Happy 3rd Sunday of Advent! Gaudete or Rejoice Sunday in Advent - Also Feast of Saint Lucy!
Mass Video Below with Fr. Vincent. (New Messages from the Archdiocese at bottom of post)Always Remember that We Pray for You!
Messages to all the clergy and the faithful of the Archdiocese of OttawaCornwall from Archbishop Marcel Damphousse: The message, dated December 4, is available to view online at https://en.archoc.ca/.
Apostolic Letter ‘Patris Corde’ on the 150th Anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. Pope Francis has decreed a special year dedicated to Saint Joseph on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. It began December 8 and will end on December 8, 2021. Full text of letter: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters.
CHOIR-
The choir needs some Male voices to balance the sound; especially for
Christmas. If you would like to volunteer for choir please contact
westenmiriam@gmail.com - No experience necessary.
IMPORTANT:
Christmas Masses will be held on the Eve at 4:30 and 7pm and on
Christmas Day at 10:30am - Registration is Mandatory (It is possible we
will have another Mass at 9am) - Send an Email to our Secretary Sheila -
sttheresa@rogers.com OR Call 613-235-5119 to register you and your family/friends for Christmas Mass
Please Note During the Christmas and New Year's Season - Regular Saturday and Sunday Masses will still take place.
New Year's Schedule: Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve - 4:30pm
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God - New Year's Day - Jan. 1 - 10:30am
LINK with Advent Explained with Free Resources:
https://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2020/11/what-is-advent-3-things-to-know-and.html
PARISH & OTHER NEWS
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If you desire to receive the Sacrament of Confession or the Sacrament
of the Sick, please contact Fr. Vincent at sttheresa@rogers.com or call
the office at 613-235-5119 .
Please Remember to Donate Securely via Credit Card or PayPal to our Ottawa St. Theresa Parish Via Canada Helps:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/128967353RR0028-st-theresa-of-the-child-jesus-parish/
OR Interac e-Transfer®.. You can also send a donation to the church’s e-mail address sttheresa@rogers.com as mentioned on the website
Thank you for your donations and God Bless you!
FREE Kid's Bulletin Print out - https://thekidsbulletin.com/
Prayer to make Spiritual Communion:
People who cannot communicate make spiritual communion:
At your feet, O my Jesus I bow down and offer you the repentance of my
contrite heart, which abysses itself into its nothingness and Your holy
presence. I adore you in the Sacrament of Your love, the ineffable
Eucharist. I wish to receive you in the poor home that my heart offers
you. In anticipation of the happiness of sacramental communion, I want
to possess you in spirit. Come to me, oh my Jesus, that I may come to
you. May Your love inflame my whole being, for life and death. I believe
in you, I hope in you, I love you. So be it. Amen
Perpetual NOVENA Prayer to St. Theresa Little Flower:
O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, Please pick for me a rose, from
the heavenly garden and send it to me, as a message of love. O Little
Flower of Jesus, ask God to grant the favors I now place with confidence
in you hands ( mention your special prayer request here ) St. Therese,
help me to always believe, as you did, in God's great love for me, so
that I may imitate your "Little Way" each day. Amen ( Say 1 Our Father, 1
Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be each day)
NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
New Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall: Ottawa – On 4 December 2020, His Holiness Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Terrence Prendergast, S.J., as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. He is succeeded by the Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse who has served as Coadjutor Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall since his appointment in May 2020. Archbishop Prendergast had earlier submitted his resignation when reaching the age … Read more
Messages to all the clergy and the faithful of the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall from Archbishop Marcel Damphousse: The message, dated December 4, is available to view online at https://en.archoc.ca/.
Apostolic Letter ‘Patris Corde’ on the 150th Anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. Pope Francis has decreed a special year dedicated to Saint Joseph on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. It began December 8 and will end on December 8, 2021. Full text of letter: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters.
Modification of the Clergy Gathering on December 28, 2020: For the Priests’ Christmas Luncheon on Monday, December 28 Archbishop Damphousse will host two Zoom meetings (in English at 1:30 pm and in French at 3:00pm) to allow priests to exchange Christmas greetings. More details will be forthcoming.
Penitential Services/Confession Times for Advent in Parishes: List by date is available here and list by location is available here (on https://en.archoc.ca/ under Advent).
Diocesan Offices in Ottawa: The diocesan offices in Ottawa will be closed for Christmas from Mon., Dec. 21 to Fri., Jan 1, inclusive. The offices will re-open on Mon., Jan. 4.
VOCATIONS
Prayer for Vocations: Christmas - December 25. That as Joseph and Mary welcomed the gift of the Child Jesus, all mothers and fathers will prayerfully nurture their children’s vocations in Christ and especially welcome His call for priests, brothers and sisters, we pray to the Lord. Feast of the Holy Family - December 27. That Catholic mothers and fathers will help their children grow strong in their faith, filled with the wisdom of God and encourage openness to vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.
FROM THE CCCB
Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Bonazzi Ends Mission in Canada: Today, His Holiness Pope Francis appointed the Most Reverend Luigi Bonazzi, currently Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, as Apostolic Nuncio to Albania, which ends his mission in Canada. Archbishop Bonazzi was appointed to Canada on 18 December 2013 and began his mission upon arrival to Ottawa on 4 February 2014. Archbishop Bonazzi was born in Gazzaniga, Italy, on 19 June 1948, … Read more.
Journey through Advent – Video Series for Advent 2020: Includes an introduction to the liturgical Season and reflections on the Gospel readings of each Sunday in Advent. Each Monday, the link for the upcoming Sunday celebration will be released on the CCCB website. Video series in English; Video series in French.
2020 National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples: On 12 December, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Church in Canada celebrates the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. This year, the reflection by the Council centres … Read more.
2021 National Week of Life and Family: Material, prepared by the Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF), is now available on the CCCB website (https://www.cccb.ca/national-week-for-life-and-the-family/). The National Week for Life and the Family will be observed from 9-16 May 2021, with the theme, “Family, the Domestic Church: A Sign of Hope and Life”.
FAITH FORMATION
December Recollection for Diocesan Priests (organized by Opus Dei): The recollection includes two reflections, an examination of conscience, the daytime prayer and benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. It will be streamed on Zoom. Up to six people can register to attend in person. There will be time for Confessions before and after. To register or to receive the Zoom link please contact Fr. Salva Rego at fr.salva@parkhillresidence.ca. Parkhill Residence, 30 Goulburn Ave, Ottawa K1N 8C8, Thurs., Dec. 17, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
"I Believe in Love" - Personal Retreat based on Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux: Deepen your spiritual life and help you on the way to the Father by learning how to focus on Him amid your troubles. Online via Zoom, Biweekly Tuesday's 7:00-8:30 p.m. starting Jan. 12 for 10 sessions. Registrants must purchase book and study guide (approx $35) before 1st session (available at https://sisterhood.live/product/). Hosted by Sister+Hood. Info: Karen (livesisterhood@gmail.com); 613-806-0377; https://sisterhood.live/workshops/support-groups/.
CARE FOR CREATION
How to Green Your Church: Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), an ecumenical organization, is an affiliate member of the Canadian Council of Churches. Among its priorities is the promotion of ecological justice. CPJ has recently published a helpful concise guide on “How to Green your Church”. The guide provides a checklist of the many things we can do to make our parishes more environmentally friendly. Link to the guide: https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/11122020/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1633467&app=false#articleId1633467.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Connecting in a Covid Christmas: Seniors Ministry is reminding all parishes to encourage parishioners to call isolated parishioners (seniors, the handicapped and caregivers) to wish them a good Christmas with information on Christmas Mass times and the need to pre-register. Info: pmarsdendole@archottawa.ca.
The Ottawa Pastoral Care Training Program: An inter-denominational program affiliated with the Christian Council of the Capital Area. For information on the winter & spring sessions of the 10-week Basic Training Course, the 4-week Advanced Course in October 2021, and the April 2021 Continuing Education Event, please visit www.ottawapastoralcare.com or email ottawapastoralcare@gmail.com.
Witness of Hope: Founded by Pope Pius XI in 1926 to provide pastoral and humanitarian support to the churches and people of the East, CNEWA presents a virtual TV fundraising event to highlight the role and realities of Christians in the region, celebrate their witness and raise funds for their work. Thurs., Dec. 10, 8 pm. Watch live on Salt + Light TV and CNEWA Canada Facebook. Info at www.CNEWA.ca.
"Recovering Together" Collections - Many Thanks! A warm “Thank You” from Development and Peace - Caritas Canada for your generosity to the Nov. 14-15 collection. This money will help our sisters and brothers in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East with immediate needs and in their work for a just recovery. If you were unable to contribute to the collection, you can make an offering online at devp.org. Info: thurford@devp.org.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Heart of Worship at Holy Redeemer Parish: Everyone is invited to adore Jesus through praise and worship music and silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Guest speaker Josephene Kealey, member of our HOW team, will give a spiritual reflection on A Christian Experience of Christmas: the Marriage of Joy and Sorrow. Visit the parish website for the registration link. Note: also live-steamed on Holy Redeemer Kanata Facebook page. Holy Redeemer Parish, 44 Rothesay Dr., Kanata, Tues., Dec. 29. Info: reception@holyrdeemer.ca.
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Ottawa is looking for a Parish Custodian: Position would commence as of 22 December. Employment is for 24hrs per week. Salary is negotiable. Please submit resumé with references to Fr. Tim Nelligan at: pastortpvn@blessedsacrament.ca.
Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Victoria - Position of Superintendent: The job posting is available on the website of the Diocesan of Victoria, BC (https://www.rcdvictoria.org/employment).
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