St. Theresa Catholic Church - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Video with Lyrics, and Many New Announcements

January 17, 2021

Happy 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time! 

Dear Parishioners and Friends, Remember We Pray for You and Your Families!  Mass was recorded for this Sunday. The next Mass will be recorded for Sunday Vigil - January 23, 2021. (See many New Announcements from the Archdiocese below the video)

Please Email Our Secretary Sheila for appointments for prayer, confession, or sacrament of the sick: sttheresa@rogers.com

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Mass Video Below with Fr. Vincent - an edited version from the live with volumes adjusted:

LYRICS to all the songs have been added so you can sing along at home! 

 

PARISH & OTHER NEWS (some pictures from inside the Church - St. Joseph as it the year of St. Joseph and St. Theresa)

► 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/

REGISTER Now! New Free Children's Choir available twice per month on Zoom by St. Theresa's Organist Miriam Westen - All young people aged 8-16 are welcome to join on Sat. Jan. 23  at 1pm. Please Email westenmiriam@gmail.com for the link.

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)

This Week's Friday Facts - January 15, 2021

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

Parishes Livestreaming/Recording of Masses: If your parish is regularly livestreaming or recording Masses and you wish to have this info available on our website please let us know at abrown@archottawa.ca, giving the website location where your livestreaming or taping can be viewed.

Distribution of Friday Facts: The distribution of the Friday Facts may be disrupted or incomplete over the next two weeks due to work being completed on our server. Priests, deacons, and parishes will, hopefully, receive the email and it will be posted on our website. Thank you for your patience!

VOCATIONS

Prayers for Vocations: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 31. That all those discerning or pursuing a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life will find encouragement through our prayers and sacrifices on their behalf, we pray to the Lord.

FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Marriage Preparation at St. Mary’s Parish: 7 weekly 'online' meetings via Zoom on Wednesday evenings, 7:15 - 9:15 pm, Jan. 27 – Mar. 24. More info: https://stmarysottawa.ca/sacraments/#anchor-marriage. Registration: marriagepreparation@stmarysottawa.ca or call 613-523-5188.

FROM THE CCCB

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”.

Resources for 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be celebrated 18 to 25 January 2021 on the theme “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” (John 15:5-9). The resources in English and in French can be freely downloaded from the Canadian website for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme and biblical texts for this annual Week … Read more.

Revised Guidelines on the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities: Following the publication of the USCCB revised Guidelines on the celebration of the Sacraments with persons with disabilities, and after consulting the Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis, the Commission for Doctrine, and the two Commissions for Liturgy and the Sacraments, the Executive Committee obtained permission from the USCCB to provide a link on the CCCB website to the USCCB guidelines. (https://www.usccb.org/committees/divine-worship/policies/guidelines-sacraments-persons-with-disabilities).

FAITH FORMATION

eAlpha on Wednesdays via Zoom: The Alpha Experience helps prepare us for Eternal Life by using dynamic films and interactive discussions which explore the basics, and help deepen, the Christian Faith. Simple guidance to use Zoom is provided. Visit: www.stmarysottawa.ca/alpha. Easy access from your own home, starts Wed., Jan. 27, 7-9 pm. No cost. Hosted by St Mary's Parish. Info: https://tinyurl.com/StMarysAlpha; 613 728-9811 x701.

Glengarry Alpha at St. Finnan’s: Try Alpha on-line. Explore the basics of Christian faith in a relaxed, friendly, and non-judgmental way. Alpha is open for everyone and anyone from all walks of life! Meet and greet on-line, enjoy a short video then participate in small group discussions. Starting Thurs., Jan. 28, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. No cost. Register at www.stfinnan.ca or for more info contact Elizabeth 613-527-3209 or mcdonellbe@gmail.com.

Fratelli Tutti Discussion Series: Join St. Joseph’s Parish for a Zoom discussion series on the encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti of Pope Francis. Each session will include a presentation of the given chapter, as well as directed discussion and reflection on what Fratelli Tutti means to us. Info: Christopher Adam cadam@st-josephs.ca or visit the parish website: http://www.st-josephs.ca/about/fratelli-tutti-discussion-series/. Wed., Jan. 20, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

CARE FOR CREATION

Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year Continues: The year-long celebration of the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si’ continues until May 24. In the encyclical Pope Francis states, “All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvement and talents.” Upon reflection, are we working together, putting best practices into our parishes and homes? Are we listening to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor? Resource: https://catholicottawa.ca/documents/2020/11/Guide%20for%20Parishes%20-%20Care%20for%20Creation%202018-04-12%20revised%202020%20Nov-2.pdf.

PRAYER & WORSHIP

Night of Worship and Ministry: At St. Mary’s Parish Ottawa YouTube Channel. An evening of praise, prophecy, teaching and healing on Jan. 22, 7-9 pm. Theme: Catch the Fire. Speaker: Fr. Francis Donnelly CC, Encounter School of Ministry - Ottawa Satellite Campus. Info: Natalia Lacar 613-728-9811 x720; night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca.

Virtual Heart of Worship at Holy Redeemer Parish: Everyone is invited to adore Jesus virtually through praise and worship music and silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Guest speaker, Chris Zettel, will be presenting 7 Hebrew Words of Praise. Tues., Jan. 26, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Join on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holyredeemerkanata/. Info: reception@holyredeemer.ca.

OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS

Virtual Retreat for Diocesan Priests (organized by Opus Dei): You can make the retreat whenever you want, since the meditations and talks will be posted to the retreat website after they are streamed. The schedule will also include examinations of conscience, the Rosary and the Way of the Cross. The meditations will be given by Msgr. Fred Dolan, a priest of Opus Dei, in Montreal. Info re payment provided at registration. To register, email priest.retreat.2021@gmail.com. Sun., Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. – Thurs., Jan. 28, 10:00 a.m. Cost: $100.

WIDER COMMUNITY INTEREST

Facing the Shadow (FTS) Group Therapy: FTS is a Sex Addiction Group Therapy program for men only who believe they are addicted to sex in any form, including chasing new relationships or pornography viewing. FTS is a 26-28 week program of 4-8 members, which uses the Task-Centered therapy approach to help you to gain sobriety by identifying your problematic behaviours and arousal template and gives you tools to counter the temptations and work toward an integrated, healthy sexuality. Free info session begins Feb. 3, 7-9pm by Zoom. FTS is moderated by Roman Rytsar, Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Link to register: https://thewhitestoneclinic.janeapp.com/.