March 21, 2021.
Holy Week and Easter Mass Schedule:
**Holy Thursday, April 1st: 4:30pm
Good Friday, April 2nd: 3pm
**Holy Saturday, April 3rd: 7:30pm
Easter Sunday, April 4th 10:30am
St. Vincent de Paul: An Invitation to All
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization whose mission is: To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy. Fr. Vincent would like to re-establish St. Vincnet de Paul Society in our Parish to help the poor in our area. If you can help out sometimes calll the parish office and leave a message: 613-235-5119
Marriage Preparation Course: St. Theresa Parish will host a course on Friday evening, April 16 and all day Saturday, April 17. The course will take place in the parish hall or on Zoom depending on restrictions. Call the parish office to register: 613-235-5119
Prayer to St. Joseph said during Mass: Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you, that they may have a happy outcome (here state your request) My beloved father, all my trust is in you. Let it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus and Mary, show me that your goodness is as great as a power. Amen.
Archbishop Damphousse's 2021 Lenten Message: The Church celebrates the Holy Season of Lent to prepare ourselves for the Easter Mystery. To read the full text: https://en.archoc.ca/current-messages.
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!
Seniors' Corner
Council on Aging of Ottawa - Upcoming Online Workshops
The Council on
Aging is offering new workshops in March. Older adults are invited to
attend as many as they like. Courses run from 10am to noon on the dates
listed.
Taking Care of Your Emergency Preparedness - March 22
Understanding the Recipe for Healthy Eating - March 24
Smart Aging Core Program - currently full. Get on the waiting list HERE.If you need access to technology to be able to participate in these programs, please contact Stephanie Cadieux at 613-789-3577 x.4 or s.cadieux@coaottawa.ca. Register at https://coaottawa.ca/cat/coa-events/
Vaccination Information for Seniors
Our
Councillor, Catherine Mckenney’s office just received an update on
vaccine availability that might interest older seniors and caregivers of
older seniors.
COVID vaccine plan in Ontario including booking information: https://covid-
Visit https://ottawa.ca/en/health-and-public-safety/covid-19-ottawa for more information on the City’s vaccination plan.
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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
Archbishop Damphousse's 2021 Lenten Message: The Church celebrates the Holy Season of Lent to prepare ourselves for the Easter Mystery. To read the full text: https://en.archoc.ca/current-messages.
Chrism Mass 2021: We have/will be contacting those who will receive an invitation to this year’s Chrism Mass. We are doing our best to have reps from clergy, religious and lay faithful while respecting our maximum seating capacity at Notre Dame Cathedral under the current COVID-19 restrictions. If you do not receive an invitation, whether clergy, religious or lay, you will be unable to attend. Thank you for your understanding.
Patronage of the New Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall: Archbishop Damphousse has announced that the new Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall will be under the primary patronage of St. Joseph (the former primary patron of Ottawa). The Immaculate Heart of Mary will be our secondary patroness (the former primary patroness of Alexandria-Cornwall). This is a great opportunity for us to call upon their intercession and protection throughout the year, not just on their feast days. Let us pray often for the intercession of the patron saints of our Archdiocese.
Do you sense a call to the Diaconate? Has anyone told you, “you would make a good Deacon?” The Archdiocese needs men with an unrelenting desire to serve God’s people. Two info sessions will be held at St. Mary’s Parish, Thurs., Mar. 25, 7-9 p.m., and Sat., Mar. 27, 10am-Noon. Info & registration: Deacon Charles (Chuck) Fink (613-880-7723); (deaconcfink@gmail.com). Please do not show-up without registering first due to COVID protocols.
Fostering Engaged Online Communities: A free webinar offered by the Archdiocese to assist parishes in using social media to reach out and engage their parishioners and greater community. The facilitator is Gabriella Taekema. Thurs., Mar. 25, 7:00pm. Register at https://forms.gle/rxcXhM6obLraHxTa6. Info: thurley@archottawa.ca; 613-738-5025, ext. 231.
Rite of Election 2021: This year, at least 48 individuals from 17 parishes in both the French and English sectors participated in the Rite of Election in their own parishes. These Elect will be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church at Easter. Please continue to pray for these Elect.
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. For the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent, please contact your local parish or visit their website: https://en.archoc.ca/parishfinder. Note: the diocesan Day of Confessions is Fri., Mar. 26.
Notice of Death: It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Fernand Mayer, father of Deacon Jacques Mayer. Mr. Mayer died on Thurs., Mar. 11, 2021, in Cornwall. He was 90 years old. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a funeral for him at Saint-Félix-de-Valois Parish, Cornwall, limited to the immediate family. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to M. John Sullivan Funeral home, 341 Pitt Street, Cornwall (https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/cornwall-on/salon-funeraire-m-john-sullivan-funeral-home/3007). Please remember Fernand, Deacon Jacques and their family in your prayers.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Share Love, Share Lent Online Activities: Join Development and Peace each week of Lent. More info: www.devp.org/en/region-events/sharelent2021. Webinars recorded. Info: Stefany Dupont, sdupont@devp.org.
Solidarity Sunday: This coming Fifth Sunday of Lent, or ‘Solidarity Sunday’ is designated by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops for a collection for Development and Peace-Caritas Canada. We invite you to give generously to the collections at Mass, online at www.devp.org on the "Give Now Tab," or by calling 1-888-234-8533. Info: thurford@devp.org.
VOCATIONS
Prayers for Vocations: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion – March 28. For the faithful response of all men and women called to follow Christ and His passion through a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.
CARE FOR CREATION
New Online Training Courses on Integral Ecology: Greening Your Church, 10 proven steps to inspire your faith community towards sustainability. Duration: less than one hour. Cost: free. Info: https://creationcare.teachable.com/p/10-steps-to-greening-your-church/. Developing Creation Care Ministry, complete training to establish this new ministry in your church. Duration: 8 hours approx. (at your own pace). Cost: $60 (reg. $120). Info: https://creationcare.teachable.com/p/creation-care-ministry.
SENIORS
Seniors - Mission to the Lonely: Would your parish seniors be interested in helping out with this mission to the lonely? If so, please contact pmarsdendole@archottawa.ca.
FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
Marriage Preparation: Hosted by Holy Redeemer Parish via zoom on Fri., April 9, 7-9pm and Sat., April 10, 10am-3pm. Cost: $100, includes book. Please email Jennifer at reception@holyredeemer.ca for more information or to register. Info: 613-836-1764.
NET Virtual Retreat: The theme is ‘Qualities in a good friendship, showing the relationship between Christ and His disciples’. Virtual link provided upon registration, Fri., Mar. 26, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Hosted by St. Leonard Parish. Info: colleen.menton@rogers.com.
‘By My Side Program’ for Separated and Divorced Catholics: Via Zoom. The program is designed to help participants find reconciliation, peace and healing. Begins Sat., Mar. 27. Women: 9:00–11:00am. Men: 12:00–2:00pm. Info & registration: www.bymyside.ca; Mary Jane Manley (613-294-1308). Cost: $40.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Heart of Worship - Holy Redeemer Parish: Come and spend time with Jesus in adoration of The Blessed Sacrament. The evening includes a reflection by Fr. Allan MacDonald on the topic of "What Am I Missing?", praise & worship music, and some silent adoration. Tues., Mar. 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Live-streamed: facebook.com/holyredeemerkanata/. If attending in person (44 Rothesay Dr., Kanata) please register: https://holyredeemerkanata.flocknote.com/signup/45023. Info: 613-836-1764.
FROM THE CCCB
Video Series for Lent 2021: Journey through Lent offers an introduction to the Season and reflections on Gospel readings of each Sunday in Lent, in English. Info: Mrs. Margaret Shea-Lawrence, at m.shea-lawrence@cccb.ca.
Year of St. Joseph: On 8 December 2020, Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph to mark the 150th anniversary of the proclamation by Pope Pius IX of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church. The CCCB is preparing a webpage dedicated to the Year of St. Joseph, which will be available beginning 19 March 2021, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of The Blessed Virgin Mary. The webpage will have resources, including prayers and devotions, catechesis for adults and children, Church documents, a resource list and a Consecration to St. Joseph for use in dioceses, parishes, religious communities, families and schools. Info: Celebrating the Year of Saint Joseph - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (cccb.ca).
FAITH FORMATION
Recollection for Diocesan Priests: Via Zoom; up to six people can register to attend in person. Confessions before and after. To register/receive the Zoom link: Fr. Salva Rego at fr.salva@parkhillresidence.ca. Parkhill Residence, 30 Goulburn Ave, Ottawa, Thurs., Mar. 25, 2:00-4:00pm. Hosted by Priests of Opus Dei in Ottawa.
PARISH EVENTS
Easter and Spring Basket Sale: The Catholic Women's League and Knights of Columbus at St. John the Apostle are offering their first online Easter and Spring Gift Basket Sale. The proceeds from sale used to help St. John the Apostle Church, and three charities: the Food Bank, Youville Centre and Chrysalis House. Info & to purchase a basket: biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?AuctionID=24323, Sat., Mar. 20, 9am – Sun., Mar. 28, 9pm. Info: Marilyn Muldoon (marilynemuldoon@gmail.com) or Jack Belletrutti (jackbelletrutti@sympatico.ca).
KofC Week, Founder's Day Mass, Live-streamed: This year during Knights of Columbus Week in Ottawa, March 28 - April 3, a special Mass on Mon., Mar. 29, in Honour of it's Founder Fr. Michael J McGivney, will be Live Streamed in English at 7pm. Holy Redeemer^
Parish, Kanata facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holyredeemerkanata. Hosted by KofC, Cartier Assembly/Holy Redeemer Council.
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Pastoral Administrator Position in St. Finnan Parish, Alexandria: The North Glengarry Parishes are looking for a Parish Administrator. For details, please click here: https://stfinnan.ca/parish-administrator/. Responses can be sent to the pastor at pastor@stfinnan.ca.
Bilingual Administrative Assistant: The Commissariat of the Holy Land in Canada is currently looking for a bilingual (Fr-Eng) person to fill a permanent part-time position, as an office administrative assistant, in Ottawa. For further information please contact: commissariat@bellnet.ca. Deadline to apply: April 7.
WIDER COMMUNITY INTEREST
Webinar - Trauma in The Context of Sexual Abuse - Psychological and Theological Reflections: Hosted by Centre for Safeguarding Minors and Vulnerable Persons, Saint Paul University. March 24, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Free. Link to the webinar: https://ustpaul.ca/en/webinar-trauma-in-the-context-of-sexual-psychological-and-theological-reflections_7386_17.htm and seminar: https://ustpaul.ca/en/seminar-trauma-in-the-context-of-sexual-abuse_7376_17.htm. Info: cpcs@ustpaul.ca.
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