St. Theresa Catholic Church - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Video with Lyrics, and Many New Announcements


January 24, 2021

Happy 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time! 
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Remember We Pray for You and Your Families!  
 The next Mass will be recorded for Sunday Vigil - January 30, 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
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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)
 Keep our Parish Alive! 
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/
 Thank you for your donations and God Bless you!
Prayers requested for Carlo Chiarelli and his family by Duane
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. 30  at 1pm. Please Email westenmiriam@gmail.com for the link.
FREE Kid's Bulletin Print out - https://thekidsbulletin.com/
The Images of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Jesus, Divine Mercy from the inside of St. Theresa Church:
 

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 your 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)


FRIDAY FACTS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF OTTAWA

Parishes Livestreaming/Recording of Masses: A list of parishes in the Archdiocese that are regularly livestreaming or recording Masses is available on our website at https://en.archoc.ca/masses-online.

Distribution of Friday Facts: The distribution of the Friday Facts may be disrupted or incomplete due to ongoing IT work. Priests, deacons, and parishes will receive the email and it will be posted on our website. Thank you for your patience!

Website: The new website* for the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall can be found at www.archoc.ca. This is a work in progress. If you have suggestions or concerns, please contact Kim at kwalsh@alexandria-cornwall.ca. *Anyone using the URLs for Ottawa or Alexandria-Cornwall will automatically be redirected to the new website. Parishes should have already received an email on accessing the parish portal on Thurs., Jan. 22. More info to follow. Thank you.

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

‘By My Side Program’ for Separated and Divorced Catholics: Virtually via Zoom. A program of spiritual friendship and healing. The 6 week sessions begin Sat., Mar. 27. Registrants will receive a private link to join prior to their first session. The women sessions are 9:00 – 11:00 AM. The men sessions are 12:00 – 2:00 PM. The program, led from a Catholic faith exploration perspective, is designed to help participants find reconciliation, peace and healing by taking positive steps in their daily spiritual life. Further info & registration: www.bymyside.ca or on Facebook at: facebook.com/bymysideott or contact Mary Jane Manley at (613-294-1308). The cost is $40.

FROM THE CCCB

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.

FAITH FORMATION

CWL League Development Day Online: This year, it is a 2-Part Online Session led by Leslie Giddings MEd, OCT, IAF Certified Professional Facilitator. Feb. 13 & 27, 10:00-11:30am. All are welcome! There is no cost. Registration: Tina McKay: tinamckay.cwl@gmail.com or 613-697-4200. Info: https://ottawa.cwl.on.ca/files/League_Development_Day_2021.pdf.

Alpha Course Online from St. Isidore, Kanata: Experience Alpha online for men, women and youth on weekday's & weekends starting Feb. 19. To join us please register online at www.StIsidoreKanata.com.

eAlpha via Zoom: The Alpha Experience helps prepare us for Eternal Life by using dynamic films and interactive discussions. Visit: www.stmarysottawa.ca/alpha. Starts Wed., Jan. 27, 7-9 pm. 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.

St. John the Apostle Catholicism Video Series: Join Father Lindsay Harrison via “Zoom” each Thursday, 7:00pm starting on Thurs., Feb. 4 for “CATHOLICISM”, a video series hosted by Bishop Robert Barron. This acclaimed series explores the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith and the importance of sharing it with others. To register for these free online sessions, click on https://forms.gle/K4i6Y1iUL7c3W4oc7. Info: https://sites.google.com/view/sjavirtualchurch/news-upcoming-events.

CARE FOR CREATION

Facebook Group – Our Common Home: If you subscribe to Facebook, search this private group called "Holy Redeemer Kanata- Our Common Home" and ask to join. Created by parishioners at Holy Redeemer Parish, the page is dedicated to responding to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, as inspired by Pope Francis' invitation to all believers and non-believers to Care for our Common Home. All are welcome. Further info: Liz Murphy (lizmurph12@gmail.com).

PRAYER & WORSHIP

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary: Online special commemoration for the Soul of David Lorente, British Home Children Canada Founder on Sun., Jan. 24. Holy Rosary is the site of the former St. George's Receiving Home from 1898-1935. Mr. Lorente had a personal connection to the parish as a British Home Child descendant. His passion to share the contributions and family histories started a Canadian movement. Info: ottawaholyrosary@gmail.com; 613-728-4935.

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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

“Racism is real – but what has it to do with us?” St. Basil's Mission and Social Justice Committee will be hosting a free Zoom presentation and discussion with American scholar Howard J. Ross, a lifelong social justice advocate and author, considered one of the world’s experts on racism and cultural bias. Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m. Please contact the parish Office (613-729-5149) for Zoom information.

Fratelli Tutti: Share Lent, Share Love! Explore with us Pope Francis’s latest encyclical on fraternal love and how we can put it into concrete action in our lives. Thurs., Feb. 4, 6:30 pm. Workshop will be interactive and include space for dialogue with Catholics from all over Eastern and Northern Ontario already practicing this work. Hosted by Development and Peace. Register in advance: Zoom link. Info: thurford@devp.org.

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/.

EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall – Diocesan Finance: Please see the following link for details on the two available positions in diocesan finance: https://en.archoc.ca/employment-opportunities. Application deadline: January 31, 2021.

Diocese of Whitehorse – Positions for Catholic School Principals: Jobs to be posted in mid-February on: https://network.applytoeducation.com/Applicant/AttSearchex.aspx?DirectLink=1(use Yukon filter). Info on how to apply: https://yukon.ca/en/employment/jobs-schools/apply-teaching-or-school-administrator-job#apply-for-a-job. For general info: whitehorsediocese.ca.

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