St. Theresa Catholic Church - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Video with Lyrics, and Many New Announcements

 

January 31, 2021Happy 4th 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 - February 6, 2021. 
(See many New Announcements -Friday Facts - from the Archdiocese below the video)
Please Email Our Secretary Sheila for appointments for prayer, confession, or sacrament of the sick: sttheresa@rogers.com
4th 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!
DEACON GUY sent a Message from the Archbishop on COVID Vaccines - Please click the Link to View the Document on the Parish's Secure Google Drive:

ST. THERESA THE LITTLE FLOWER COUNCIL 16005                                            JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TODAY!

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP

The Knights of Columbus offers membership to practical Catholic men age 18 and older. The Knights of Columbus is a Family orientated organization, striving to Unite, and Strengthen family bonds through Faith and Fun.

Candidates who join through the E Membership program will belong to the Ontario State Council.

E Members are invited to transfer to a Local Council where at that time they will take part in Welcoming Ceremonies which will further explain our Four principles of the order: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.

https://www.kofc.org/uns/apps/joinus/en/registration/index.html


ONLINE EXEMPLIFICATION OF CHARITY, UNITY AND FRATERNITY

  • the candidates to register for the exemplification of their choice by clicking on its associated link within the PDF invitation and filling out the online form. Note that they will need your council number to complete the registration. 

  • The candidates will be guided them the registration if needed.

  • Candidates then participate in the scheduled ceremony.  

  • Candidates must stay on until the end of the ceremony (approx. 35 minutes)

  • Once finish the ceremony, the candidate can print out their Certificate as their proof of completing the ceremony


Just click on the link below, filled out the registration and submit. Then the Exemplification will start


https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=ENUOE12&eventid=2406521&sessionid=1&key=BCC733CD980E359DF0FDB1688C8B4CB2&regTag=&sourcepage=register



For more Information please contact: 

Roger Richard – fs16005@ontariokofc.ca, 613-277-5423



Knights of Columbus Fraternal Benefits Presentation – Knights of Columbus, St. Theresa the Little Flower Council 16005 here at St. Theresa will be hosting a Fraternal Benefits Presentation by Zoom at 7:00pm on Monday, February 22nd, 2021.  This event is open to all parishioners and couples in particular are encouraged to attend.  The purpose of the event is to provide information about the world’s largest Catholic Fraternity and to learn more about the many benefits that are available to members and their families.  If you would like to join us for this Fraternal Benefit Seminar, please send me an e-mail so I can send you an invitation.


Roger Richard – roger-richard@rogers.com


Prayers requested for Carlo Chiarelli and his family by Duane
REGISTER! 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. Please Email westenmiriam@gmail.com for the link.
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 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)
 
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Protection during the Coronavirus Pandemic
 O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. 
 
 January 29, 2021

FRIDAY FACTS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

Celebration of Religious and Consecrated Life on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord: The civil restrictions on the size of religious gatherings necessitate that we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation, honouring the vocations to religious and consecrated life, virtually this year. The Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Damphousse, will be posted on the archdiocesan website (www.archoc.ca) on Sat., Jan. 30.

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.

Pastoral Day – February 10: Priests and parish offices, please note the date of the morning only Pastoral Day in English via ZOOM on Wed., Feb. 10, 10 am – 12 pm. Further details on registration to follow.

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 Jan. 22.

Friday Facts on the new Website: The Friday Facts can be found on our new website at: https://en.archoc.ca/friday-facts. The submission form for Friday Facts can be found at https://en.archoc.ca/submission-for-friday-facts.

New address of Ottawa Diocesan Office: The new mailing address of the Ottawa offices of the Archdiocese is 1244 Kilborn Place, Ottawa, K1H 6L1 (note the new postal code).

College of Consultors: A reminder that parishes are invited to submit proposals to the College of Consultors for any new projects: construction, renovation, restorations, major acquisitions, property sales, major fundraising campaigns, changes to sacred art or to worship spaces. According to diocesan policy, approval must be obtained from the Archbishop before carrying out these projects, once presented to the College of Consultors. The College is meeting on Tues., Feb. 23. In order to be included on the College’s agenda, parishes must submit their project proposals to the diocese to centre@archottawa.ca no later than Fri., Feb. 12. Please note that submissions received past the deadline will not be considered. Proposals to the College should include a completed form found in the College of Consultors 2018 Policy, as well as the following: the nature and cost of the project, including three quotes with price estimates; how the project is to be financed (parish reserve, fundraising or loan). Please note: requests to the Loan Fund for Parishes are up to a maximum of 50% of the project cost. Also note that if architectural or engineering plans/designs form part of your submission, these should be provided in PDF format. For additional information, please refer to the College of Consultors Policy on the Archdiocese Website, or contact centre@archottawa.ca or by phone at 613-738-5025, ext. 244. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

BILL C-7: CALL TO ACTION

Bill C-7 – Call to Action: The proposed legislation to expand the Federal euthanasia and assisted suicide will be subject to debate in the Senate next week Feb. 1-3. To protect the vulnerable, all are encouraged to write to the Senate this week and ask that they please vote against Bill C-7. Automated e-mail: The Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience (canadiansforconscience.ca); or in writing to the Senators: Senators (sencanada.ca).

VOCATIONS

Prayers for Vocations: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. For those consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, that they may seek to live their baptismal promises more intensely and have the grace to persevere in their commitment to the Lord and serve with open hearts and willing spirits, we pray to the Lord.

FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Marriage Preparation Offered by St. Joseph Parish, Ottawa: St. Joseph’s Spring 2021 Marriage Preparation Weekend will be held April 17 - 18. For details, please contact the parish: 613-233-4095; apump@st-josephs.ca.

Serena Natural Family Planning: For further info in Ontario and details on the methods, please contact SERENA Ontario, 1-613-728-6536; 1-888-373-7362; ontario@serena.ca; www.ontario.serena.ca.

‘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

Episcopal Resignation for the Diocese of Trois-Rivières: On 25 January 2021, His Holiness Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Luc Bouchard, Bishop of the Diocese of Trois-Rivières, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese. Bishop Bouchard was born in Cornwall, Ontario. Read more...

Life and Family Suggestions for Homilies and Prayers of the Faithful for February 2021: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops continues to post homily ideas and prayers of the faithful to help link the Sunday liturgy with the national pastoral initiative for life and family. As usual, the suggestions for homilies and prayers can be easily adapted for family or personal prayer or for use with other groups or organizations. Suggestions for Homilies & Prayers of the Faithful.

2021 World Day of the Sick: The 29th World Day of the Sick will be celebrated on 11 February, the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Holy See has released the Holy Father’s Message which is entitled “You have but one teacher and you are all brothers” (Mt 23:8), which encourages a trust-based relationship with the sick and the nurturing of integral human healing. In his Message, Pope Francis writes: “…the commandment of love that Jesus left to his disciples is also kept in our relationship with the sick. A society is all the more human to the degree that it cares effectively for its most frail and suffering members, in a spirit of fraternal love. Let us strive to achieve this goal, so that no one will feel alone, excluded or abandoned.” Message of the Holy Father.

FROM THE HOLY SEE

Pope’s Prayer Intention for February 2021: The Pope’s Prayer Intention for February 2021: We pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded. Also available online at https://www.popesprayer.va/.

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.

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

For the Love of Creation: Faith-in-Action Campaign: For the Love of Creation is a national initiative that brings together faith communities and faith-based organizations in Canada to mobilize education, reflection, action and advocacy for climate justice. This year’s faith-in-action campaign will run Feb. 17 – Oct. 4. To learn more about this initiative and/or how to sign up as an organizer of this campaign: https://cpj.ca/register-for-the-love-of-creation-campaign/. Info: John Dorner jdorner@archottawa.ca.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

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.

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.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria - Executive Assistant: The job posting is available on the Diocesan website at https://www.rcdvictoria.org/employment.

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