March 28, 2021.
Palm Sunday in Lent Mass Video Below with Fr. Vincent and Deacon Guy - an edited version from the live with volumes adjusted:
Holy Week and Easter Mass Schedule - No Registration necessary - come early:
**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!
SENIOR's CORNER
COVID information: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-ontario-march-19-2021-pharmacy-vaccines-1.5956094
Ontarians aged 75 and older can start scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments through the province's booking portal on Monday, and pharmacies will begin offering the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine to residents aged 60 and above.
Need transportation for COVID Shots?
For those who need Transportation to COVID-19 vaccination clinics (i.e., family and friends unavailable), you can request a ride to and from the clinic through Ottawa Community Transportation after you have booked your appointment. Ottawa Community Transportation can be arranged at the following link https://launch.caredove.com/service/eventspage/22890?lan=en
They will contact you directly to make final arrangements.
Alternatively, if you or someone you know requires transportation but do not have online access, please contact 211 and they will help complete the transportation request form on your behalf. Please have your vaccine booking confirmation number available when calling.
COVID-19 protocols are in place to ensure the safety of the rider and the driver, and wearing a mask is mandatory.
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
Patrons of the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall
St. Joseph, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
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.
Clergy Jubilarians 2021: The following clergy are celebrating significant anniversaries this year. Please pray for these Jubilarians.
65 years: Abbé Raymond Fortier.
60 years: Abbé Jean-Louis Gosselin; Msgr. Robert Latour; Mgr Gérard St-Denis.
55 years: Abbé Claude Hallé; Abbé Gilles Tanguay.
50 years: Fr. Antonio Pannunzi, OMI; Msgr. Peter Schonenbach.
45 years: Abbé Gratien Girod; Msgr. Joseph Muldoon.
40 years : Abbé Jean-Pierre Fredette; Fr. Ramon Martinez de Pison, OMI.
35 years: Fr. Dennis Hayes, CC; Fr. Joseph Leclair; Abbé Étienne Mfuni-Beya; Msgr. Patrick Powers;
Abbé Claude Thibault; Deacon Nuno Da Nova.
25 years: Fr. Lindsay Harrison; Abbé Eric Robichaud; Deacon Danny Bougie; Diacre Claude Brunet.
Chrism Mass 2021: The Chrism Mass will be broadcast live from the Notre Dame Cathedral website at https://notredameottawa.com/ and on YouTube. If you do not receive an invitation to attend in person, whether clergy, religious or lay, you will be able to watch online. Thank you for your understanding. The oils blessed at this celebration are symbolic of the ministry of our priests. Please continue to pray for them.
Way of the Cross on Good Friday, April 2: Taking place at 7:00 pm through virtual connection at Notre Dame Cathedral and led by Most. Rev. Marcel Damphousse, Archbishop of Ottawa. Please monitor the Cathedral website for connection details. Organized by Communion and Liberation. Info: clonottawa@gmail.com.
Diocesan Offices: Please note that the Diocesan Offices in Ottawa will be closed for the Easter holiday from noon, Thursday, April 1 until 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 6. The Diocesan Offices in Cornwall will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, reopening Tuesday, April 6.
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.
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.
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.
VOCATIONS
Prayers for Vocations: Easter Sunday - April 4. That more men and women will joyfully answer the call of the Lord to proclaim His life, death and resurrection as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life.
FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
Marriage Preparation Course Offered by St. Theresa Parish: By Zoom, Fri., April 16, 7pm-9:30pm & Sat., April 17, 8am-4pm. Fee: $100 (includes materials). Registration is limited. Info: sttheresa@rogers.com; 613-235-5119.
Are You a Mom Looking for a Small Group? Are you looking for fellowship, and a place to discuss and share your faith? Tired of this pandemic and feeling isolated? Have you considered joining a "virtual" small group? (eventually in person). Contact us by Mar. 31 at restoremomsministry@gmail.com or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/restoremomsministry. Hosted by Restore.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Pope’s Universal Prayer Intention for April: Fundamental rights. We pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis.
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: The CCCB has prepared a webpage dedicated to the Year of St. Joseph, which has 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).
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: https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?AuctionID=24323. Sat., Mar. 20, 9:00 am – Sun., Mar. 28, 9:00 pm. Hosted by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women's League. Info: Marilyn Muldoon (marilynemuldoon@gmail.com) or Jack Belletrutti (jackbelletrutti@sympatico.ca).
OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS
Women's Morning of Reflection: Please join us on Sat., April 10, 9:00 am - noon at the Agora Centre, 301 McConnell Ave., Cornwall for Mass, confession, breakfast, a talk and the rosary. The talk will be on Divine Mercy. For any inquiries please contact Heidi Krol 613-347-7561 or Marilynn Light 613-537-2021. A free will offering of $5 is appreciated.
Empowering Relationship Seminar: Learn how to overcome offences and communicate better. Gain tools that you can use on your own. By Zoom, April 16, 6:30-10:00 pm & April 17, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Cost: $99. Earlybird registration before April 9: $79. Hosted by Lift Jesus Higher. Info: Edna DuBroy 613-523-1377.
Ron Rolheiser Retreat: Galilee Centre is presenting a live virtual retreat led by author, lecturer and facilitator Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI. Fri., April 16 Fr. Ron will speak on the topic of The Real Obstacle to Holiness - Our Pathologically Complex Nature. On Sat., April 17 he will lead a retreat entitled Spiritual Wisdom from the Deep Wells of Christian Mysticism - Principles for Living a Mystically-Driven Life. Info & registration: https://www.galileecentre.com/save-the-date-ron-rolheiser-retreat/. Galilee Centre, Arnprior (virtual), April 16 -18. Lecture $25; lecture & retreat $100. Info: 613 623-4242, ext 21.
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.
Manager of Recreation & Volunteer Services – St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa: The Manager oversees the delivery of the Recreation and Volunteer Programs at St. Patrick’s Home ensuring the development and coordination of meaningful programs and services to meet the social, physical, intellectual, emotional, vocational and spiritual needs of all residents. Duties are performed in accordance with the Home’s Mission, Vision, Values, established policies, procedures, and best practice, with a strong focus on person centred care. Interested applicants can apply via email to: HR@stpats.ca no later than April 6, 2021.
Executive Director Opportunity at Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior: For details, please click here: https://www.galileecentre.com/posting/executive-director/. Apply by April 23, 2021.
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.
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