St. Theresa Catholic Church - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Re-opening, Video, Baptism Pictures, Seniors Corner, Prayers, and Many New Announcements

February 14, 2021.

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Theresa Parish, 

Happy 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time. 

Please keep in prayer Bob Henry of our parish who is ill. 

Also, the parish welcomed Amelia Francesca Marinelli in Baptism last weekend (pic above and below). Congratulations to parents Adam and Amanda Marinelli; thanks to Wendy Schieman who instructed the parents. 

There is now a new "Senior's Corner" (see below) every week on the blog - administered by parishioner Joan Texeira (we are grateful for her work!)

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Video Below with Fr. Vincent - an edited version from the live with volumes adjusted:
 

 Important Announcement
Resumption of Holy Mass Celebrations with a 30% Attendance Limit - Ash Wednesday (no registration necessary - arrive early)

We are pleased to confirm that liturgical celebrations will resume at St Theresa Parish with a 30% attendance limit, beginning this coming Ash Wednesday, February 17th at 9:00am (Holy mass with distribution of the ashes).

Regular weekend Masses will proceed at the previously scheduled times of 4:30pm Saturday and 10:30am Sunday as of February 20th.

Please note that everyone attending Mass:

· Must wear a mask;

· Should arrive 30 minutes before Mass starts as numbers are limited;

· Must enter via the side door on the corner of Somerset St. and Cartier St.;
· Once inside, everyone must follow the instructions given by the volunteers.
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!

 

*NB. Complete Latest Friday Facts Announcements from the Archdiocese is located at the Bottom of every Blog post.*

 

(Pictures from the Baptism)

 

St. Theresa Parish Welcomes the New Senior's Corner administered by Joan Texeira (we are so grateful for her cooperation and hard work along with Patricia MD)

 

 

 

 

LINKS of Importance - from our secure Google Drive Files

PASTORAL CODE OF CONDUCT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jTAnV-TT0DSgTHDHxHaXCTuBCoKRGxWrcihGxIa4is/edit?usp=sharing
LIST OF RESOURCES for SENIORS by Joan:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epyhS1jdcz34Yxa5p_QPr90KEscLbl3g/view?usp=sharing

 

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.

 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)

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
Rite of Election: The decision has been made to cancel the in-person Rite of Election at Notre Dame Cathedral, scheduled for the First Sunday of Lent. Parishes with catechumens are asked to celebrate the Rite within their parishes, following all COVID guidelines. We ask that you send the names of the Elect to Pastoral Services (abrown@archottawa.ca) by the end of February. An insert with the names will be prepared for the Book of the Elect, which Archbishop Damphousse will sign. Also, please let us know by the end of February if we have permission to list the parish and first names of the Elect in a news item on our website. A note will follow next week regarding adaptations to the Rites for celebrating the Scutinies with the Elect. Thank you.

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.

Friday Facts on the new Website: The Friday Facts can be found on our 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.

Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall - Employment Opportunity - Human Resources Manager: The Human Resources Manager, under the supervision of the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, is primarily responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating human resources and labour relations strategies, including policies, programs and procedures to meet the organization's human resource needs. The full description can be found on the diocesan website at https://en.archoc.ca/employment-opportunities.

Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall - Employment Opportunity - Diocesan Finance: Please see the following link for details on the two available positions (Accountant – Internal Auditor & Payroll Clerk) in diocesan finance: https://en.archoc.ca/employment-opportunities.

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. 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. To be included on the College’s agenda, parishes must submit their project proposals to the diocese at centre@archottawa.ca no later than Fri., Feb. 12. 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 nature and cost of the project, including three quotes with price estimates; and how the project is to be financed (parish reserve, fundraising or loan). Note: requests to the Loan Fund for Parishes are up to a maximum of 50% of the project cost. If architectural or engineering plans/designs form part of your submission, these should be provided in PDF. For additional info, 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.

Notices of Death - It is with great sadness that we announce the following four deaths:

Paula Sherriff-Scott, mother of Julia Moffat (Deacon Christopher Moffat, Blessed Sacrament) and lawyer David Sherriff-Scott who worked for the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall. Paula died on Saturday, February 6, 2021, in Ottawa, at the age of 95. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be funeral for her at Blessed Sacrament Parish at a future date. Please remember Paula, Julia, Deacon Chris and their family in your prayers.

Patricia McMillan, sister of Father Gerard Monaghan (St. Faustina, Ottawa Catholic School Board). Patricia died on Thursday, February 4, 2021, in Ottawa, at the age of 65. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be funeral for her at a future date. Please remember Patricia, Father Gerard and their family in your prayers.

Louis Vachon, brother of Deacon Claude Vachon. Louis died on Thursday, February 4, 2021, in Ottawa, at the age of 71. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be funeral for him at a future date. Please remember Louis, Deacon Claude and their family in your prayers.

Marcel Faucher, brother of Father Serge Faucher. Marcel died on Thursday, February 4, 2021, in Sherbrooke, Quebec at the age of 81. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be funeral for him at a future date. Please remember Marcel, Father Serge and their family in your prayers.

VOCATIONS

Prayers for Vocations: First Sunday of Lent – Feb. 21. That prayer, penance and almsgiving will enable more men and women to follow the Holy Spirit as He leads them to discover their vocations in Christ, we pray to the Lord.

VIRTUAL Come and See: The community Servants of the Cross is hosting a Virtual Come and See for young single women who are thinking of consecrated life. A time to discover your vocation by listening to God and your heart. A time to grow in your relationship with God and learn how to discern his will. A time to get to know the community.... Thursday night - Saturday night, February 18-20. Please contact Sr. Michael Penelope at 613-729-8710 or sisterpenelope@servantsofthecross.ca for inquiry and registration.

SENIORS

Senior's Ministry Presentations: The Diocesan Steering Committee of the Senior's Ministry would like to meet parishioners interested in exploring a focus on parish seniors and caregivers, by Zoom. For further information: pmarsdendole@archottawa.ca.

CARE FOR CREATION

Join Laudato Si’ Lent – A Journey of Hope: By committing to concrete changes through fasting and lifestyle changes during Lent, we will live more in solidarity with our Earth and each other and inspire the world around us! Join “Laudato Si’ Lent” today to receive weekly reminders and ideas about how you can live this journey of ecological conversion with this movement, including opportunities to connect through retreats, webinars, and prayer services. Link to “Laudato Si’ Lent”: https://laudatosilent.org.

FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Family Day – Virtual Rosary for Families: On Monday, February 15 at 10:00 am Archbishop Damphousse will be leading a virtual rosary for families to join in on Family Day. It will be bilingual. The live stream will be linked to the website at https://en.archoc.ca/family and https://fr.archoc.ca/la-famille. Pray the rosary together as a family on your own or join with the livestream at 10:00 am.

‘By My Side Program’ for Separated and Divorced Catholics: Virtually via Zoom. A program of spiritual friendship and healing. The six-week sessions begin Sat., Mar. 27. Registrants will receive a private link to join prior to their first session. Women sessions: 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Men sessions: 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

New Video Series for Lent 2021: Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, Journey through Lent offers an introduction to the Season and reflections on Gospel readings of each Sunday in Lent. It is the result of a joint project between the CCCB's Office for Evangelization and Catechesis, the National Liturgy Office and the Office national de liturgie. The French series were filmed here in Notre Dame Cathedral of Ottawa. To access the video series on the CCCB website: in English and in French. Each Monday, the link for the upcoming Sunday celebration will be released. The CCCB are very grateful to Bishop Gerard Bergie and Archbishop Marcel Damphousse for their generosity in preparing and recording these spiritual and pastoral reflections. For further info, please contact Mrs. Margaret Shea-Lawrence, at m.shea-lawrence@cccb.ca.

Revision of Roman Missal for Use in Canada - CCCB Issues Decree of Implementation: In a Decree of Implementation issued on 8 December 2020, and following a request from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments sent to the Episcopal Conferences of all English-speaking countries, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) agreed to adjust the English-language wording to the conclusion of the Collect (the opening prayer) in the Roman … Read more

The CCCB Office for Evangelization and Catechesis: Offering a four-part webinar series, “Nurturing Friendship, the Directory for Catechesis in Dialogue with the Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti.” Beginning 2 March 2021, the series will explore how the themes of these two documents call catechists to be people of hope who promote human dignity and communion with God by building bridges and asking ‘Who is my neighbour?’ Keynote speakers will draw insight from the two documents and propose concrete ways to help form communities of missionary disciples. The series is designed for those who have responsibility for evangelization and catechesis. The webinar series is offered at no cost. Please click here to access the online registration form. Deadline to register: Mon., Feb. 22. Info: Mrs. Marg Shea-Lawrence at m.shea-lawrence@cccb.ca.

FAITH FORMATION

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.

Heart of Worship - Holy Redeemer Parish: Everyone is invited to spend time with Jesus in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, praise & worship music and a short spiritual talk. Guest speaker Sr. John Paul Marie of the Trinity, from the Queenship of Mary Community, will give a spiritual reflection on "Lent: Back to Basics". Tues., Feb. 23, 7:00 pm via livestream. Due to current restrictions this event will be offered virtually only. Please tune in live at 7pm: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEBAuHnbbnfinAFjPb3jmA. Info: www.holyredeemer.ca.

Night of Worship and Ministry: At St. Mary’s Parish Ottawa YouTube Channel. An evening of praise, prophecy, teaching and healing on Feb. 26, 7-9 pm. Speaker: Fr. Rob Arsenault, CC, Pastor of Annunciation of the Lord Parish. Info: Natalia Lacar 613-728-9811 x720; night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca.

EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Sacramental Preparation Co-ordinator – St. Augustine Parish: This part time position will take a lead role in preparing candidates and their families in the Initiation Sacraments. For full details and contact info: www.staugustineparish.ca.

Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall - Employment Opportunity - Human Resources Manager: The Human Resources Manager, under the supervision of the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, is primarily responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating human resources and labour relations strategies, including policies, programs and procedures to meet the organization's human resource needs. The full description can be found on the diocesan website at https://en.archoc.ca/employment-opportunities.

Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall - Employment Opportunity - Diocesan Finance: Please see the following link for details on the two available positions (Accountant – Internal Auditor & Payroll Clerk) in diocesan finance: https://en.archoc.ca/employment-opportunities.