St. Theresa Catholic Church - 3rd Sunday of EASTER Holy Mass - Video, Prayers, Pictures and New Announcements

April 18, 2021. Happy 3rd Sunday of Easter!

We hope you are all well. Starting Monday, April 19, 2021; Churches will now only be able to accommodate 10 people under the new "stay-at-home" regulation. ***The office will call parishioners to arrange for attendance.*** Others are encouraged to watch the Holy Mass on this Blog.

WATCH the Holy Mass below with Fr. Vincent and Deacon Guy for the 3rd Sunday of Easter: 

 

  Congratulations to 6 couples who went through the Marriage preparation course with Deacon Guy, Fr. Vincent and Christine Dacquay.

ADDITIONAL SUNDAY MASS PLEASE NOTE: To accommodate the latest provincial pandemic restrictions for attendance, an additional Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am each Sunday with no music.

NEW MASS SCHEDULE:Saturdays at 4:30 pm Sundays at 9:00 am Sundays at 10:30 am. Weekday Masses are cancelled for the time being.  (****Due to low capacity only those called by the office can attend Mass in person)

Campaign for Conscience Rights Legislation in Ontario: Archbishop Damphousse encourages all the faithful to engage in a new communications campaign launched by the Bishops of Ontario in support of establishing conscience rights legislation to protect physicians, nurses and other health care workers in Ontario. Please refer to the Archbishop's letter and the link for sending automated letters to your local MPPs: https://en.archoc.ca/current-messages.  

We want to THANK ALL OF YOU who have been donating and contributing to St. Theresa Parish. We appreciate your support during these challenging times. 

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/

 
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. 

 

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)
 

Free Speech and Conscience Rights

On May 5 at 7:30pm via Zoom. Fr. Van Hee, SJ will speak about the importance of free speech and its link to conscience rights; the importance of learning our faith and being prepared to defend it. Contact Gord Doonan at g.doonan@zoho.com - Pre-registration required.

Images from St. Theresa Parish - Some members of the choir with Fr. Vincent (pic.1) - Deacon Guy DacQuay and his wife Christine with their son who is a police officer (pic.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 SENIOR's CORNER

3 Ottawa postal codes represent "hot spot" neighbourhoods, and are being prioritized for 

vaccination by the Ontario government for those 50+

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More info at : https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ontarios-covid-19-vaccination-plan

Supporting seniors: for simple ways you can support seniors and help them stay safe and happy in their own homes see: https://homeandnotalone.ca

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE - Friday Facts

Archbishop Damphousse's 2021 Easter Message: I retain three key messages in this passage from the Gospel of Saint Mark, read at the Easter Vigil. First of all, just when the women thought they were entering the world of death, since they were going to embalm the body of Jesus in the tomb, they are told great news: Jesus has risen! What a surprise! For God, nothing is impossible. In the midst of our distress, our suffering, our darkness, the risen Christ reveals himself to us even today. Read more....

St. Finnan’s Church in Alexandria named a Basilica: On February 19, 2021 Cardinal Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, on behalf of Pope Francis signed a decree raising St. Finnan’s to the status of Minor Basilica. The approval by Rome recognizes in St. Finnan’s church its extraordinary beauty and rich history. To read the article in the Cornwall Standard Freeholder: https://www.standard-freeholder.com/news/local-news/welcome-to-alexandrias-st-finnans-basilica. Further info on the St. Finnan Basilica website: https://stfinnan.ca/.

Decree to Delegate the Conferral of the Sacrament of Confirmation: This Decree (in effect until December 31, 2021) was sent to Priests and Parishes on Tues., April 13. If not received, parishes should please contact Pastoral Services or the Archbishop’s Office.

Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday for Young Adults at Notre Dame Cathedral: Due to the uncertainty of whether we will be able to accommodate the candidates for Confirmation based on the rapidly changing situation in Ottawa-Cornwall, Archbishop Damphousse is reluctantly cancelling the planned celebration for this year at the Cathedral. He is looking forward to being able to celebrate this special day in the life of the Church and the young candidates at the celebration of Pentecost in 2022. Parishes can make arrangements for their older teens and young adults to be confirmed with others at the parish celebration of confirmation this year.

Online Mass Schedules: A list of Masses available online in the Archdiocese can be found on our website at https://en.archoc.ca/masses-online. Any corrections and additions can be sent by email to abrown@ArchOttawa.ca. Every effort is being made to keep this information as current as possible.

Death of Father Roger Lacelle: Father Roger Lacelle passed away at the Montfort Hospital on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was 83 years old. Father Roger Lacelle was born and grew up in Hawkesbury. He studied theology at Saint Thomas Aquinas Seminary in Ottawa and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Ottawa by Archbishop Joseph-Marie Lemieux, o.p., in Hawkesbury on June 13, 1964. His first assignment was vicar at Notre-Dame-du-Saint-Esprit in Vanier, from 1964-1969. While there he was named the chaplain to three youth movements. He then became assistant pastor at l’Ascension de Notre-Seigneur-Jesus-Christ in Hawkesbury until 1980. During most of that time he was also responsible for the pastoral care at the secondary school in Hawkesbury. In 1980, he was briefly the administrator of Sainte-Thérèse-d’Avila in Marionville and assistant pastor of Saint-Jacques in Embrun. Then in August 1980 he became the administrator of Saint-Benoît-Labre in Wendover. He became the pastor of Saint-Bonaventure in Ottawa in September 1988. He completed his active service in the diocese as chaplain to the Montfort hospital from 1992. He was a jovial priest who was available to other priests who contacted him. His funeral was on April 14, 2:00 pm, at Saint-Pierre-Apôtre Parish. Please remember Fr. Roger Lacelle and his family in your prayers.

Death of Mrs. Rita Tacconi, sister of Father Antonio Pannunzi, O.M.I.: It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Father Antonio Pannunzi’s sister, Rita. She died on Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Rome. She was 68 years old. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a funeral for her at a future date. Please remember Rita, Father Antonio and their family in your prayers.

Death of Ms. Margaret Penney, sister of Father William Penney: It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Father William Penney’s sister, Margaret. She died on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in St John’s, NL. She was 74 years old. The funeral was held on Monday April 12, 2021 at Caul’s Funeral Home Chapel in St. John’s, NL. Please remember Margaret, Father Bill and their family in your prayers.

PRO-LIFE

Campaign for Conscience Rights Legislation in Ontario: Archbishop Damphousse encourages all the faithful to engage in a new communications campaign launched by the Bishops of Ontario in support of establishing conscience rights legislation to protect physicians, nurses and other health care workers in Ontario. Please refer to the Archbishop's letter and the link for sending automated letters to your local MPPs: https://en.archoc.ca/current-messages. To directly access the website for sending automated letters to your local MPPs, please go to: Ontario | Canadians for Conscience (Note: to access the automated letter, scroll down the page where you will find the letter info boxes just below the Youtube information message video for Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience).

SOCIAL JUSTICE

A Post-Pandemic Church - Prophetic Possibilities: Join St. Basil’s parish webinar with Sr. Nuala Kenny, SC. A widely respected Pediatrician and Medical Ethicist, and a member of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax, she will challenge us about how we can learn from and be transformed by the pandemic which has exposed deep social problems as well as our vulnerabilities as a Church and a society. Sun., April 18, 2:30 pm. Free. Webinar link here. Info: stbasilsparish@gmail.com.

Buy an Olive Wood Statue of St. Joseph to Support Christians in the Holy Land: In honor of Saint Joseph the Patron Saint of the Universal Church and in celebration of the dedication of the Year of Saint Joseph, “Christians of the Holy Land” is offering the chance to own an olive wood statue of Saint Joseph. Your statue will be blessed in the Holy Land with an official letter. Mindful of the suffering of our Catholic community in the Holy Land, and giving honour to Saint Joseph's profession as a wood worker, this olive wood statue will memorialize this year and your devotion to Saint Joseph, while helping Christians in Bethlehem with employment. The Christian community in Bethlehem has not received pilgrims since March 2020 which has been financially devastating. This initiative represents hope and income for those whose vocation is to continue to bear witness in the land inhabited and sanctified by Jesus Christ. Please choose the statue size you like and make your check payable to “Christians of the Holy Land” at the address below. All orders must be received and paid by May 21, 2021 to ensure timely delivery: Saint Joseph 29 cm is $140 and Saint Joseph 23 cm is $110. Rami Qumsieh, KCHS, Christians of the Holy Land, 50 Taschereau Blvd., Suite # 370, LaPriarie, QC, J5R 4V3.

CARE FOR CREATION

Earth Day: In celebration of Earth Day, join Zoom this online gathering to discern our gifts for climate action in our community. Thurs., April 22, 1 - 2 pm EDT. Free. Hosted by For Love of Creation/Canadian faith-based organization. Info: flc.pac@gmail.com.

Eco Investment Planning: Virtual Forum on Eco Investment - time to review your portfolio to divest. Zoom online seminar, 21 & 28 April 2021. Free. Offered by GCCM Global Catholic Climate Movement. Info: https://www.faithcommongood.org/gccm_canada_webinars.

Listening to Indigenous Voices: Launch event of new guide to engage dialogue on social justice and right relationships and promote reconciliation. In the spirit of Laudato Si, we are all interconnected. Zoom online, April 28, 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Free. Hosted by Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice. Info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/launch-of-listening-to-indigenous-voices-tickets-145293676297?aff=erelexpmlt.

VOCATIONS

Saint Augustine's Seminary of Toronto: Releasing a virtual concert on Thurs., April 15, 7:00 pm. This concert serves as a fundraiser for needed Chapel restorations. The music will offer you a chance to pray through a variety of musical settings based on the Hail Mary. Save-the-date Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nb-cMY7v3A&ab_channel=St.Augustine%27sSeminary. Info: Connor O'Hara, President of St. Augustine's Seminarian Association at connorj.ohara@outlook.com. On April 15, the video will be released on the Archdiocese of Toronto's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/archtoronto/.

Prayers for Vocations: Fourth Sunday of Easter - April 25, 2021 - World Day of Prayer for Vocations. For an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life for our Archdiocese and that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst, we pray to the Lord.

FAITH FORMATION

Priestly Care and Renewal - April: Join other diocesan priests and seminarians in a much needed 2-hour break for prayer, receiving the grace of Confession and cultivating vocational friendships. Up to five people can register to attend in person. You can also attend via Zoom. Please contact Fr. Salva Rego at fr.salva@parkhillresidence.ca. Parkhill Residence, 30 Goulburn Ave, Thurs., April 22, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Hosted by Priests of Opus Dei in Ottawa.

Virtual Prophetic Boot Camp | May 14-15, 2021 (Encounter School of Ministry - Ottawa Campus): A two-day event that provides the foundations for you to be equipped to hear God’s voice more clearly for yourself and the world around you through training and activation of the prophetic gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life. Based on the curriculum of the Encounter School of Ministry, attendees will experience two powerful days of activation-based learning in a safe and relational environment grounded in teaching faithful to the Church. Our hope is that you would experience a great acceleration in your ministry and walk away with years worth of tools and ideas for equipping in the prophetic gifts and building a prophetic culture in the Church. Attendee cost: $45 USD; Priest, Religious, and Seminarian Cost: $25 USD. Register: https://encounterministries.us/virtual-prophetic-boot-camp-ottawa-campus/. Inquiries: ottawa@encounterschool.org.

FROM THE CCCB

Message from the Catholic Bishops to the Faithful on the Expansion of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: During this Easter season as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the new life we have in him, we desire to engage our Catholic faithful on a subject of crucial importance to all of us. Bill C-7 has now become law, expanding euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada, known as “Medical Assistance in Dying” (“MAiD”). Link to letter: here.

2021 National Week of Life and Family: Material, prepared by the Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF), is available at https://www.cccb.ca/national-week-for-life-and-the-family/. This week will be observed May 9-16, 2021, with the theme, “Family, the Domestic Church: A Sign of Hope and Life”.

OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS

Spiritual Motherhood of Priests: Inviting women to become spiritual mothers of priests. Formation Weekend, Fri., Jun. 11, 5-9 pm & Sat., Jun. 12, 9am- 3:30 pm on ZOOM. Obligatory registration by Mon., June 7 at spiritualmotherhoodottawa@gmail.com (full name, address, telephone, email & parish). Mass and Induction Ceremony, Sun., Jun. 13, 2:00 pm at Holy Redeemer Parish, Kanata. Info: Maria Pirrone (613-254-7220).

EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall Building and Construction Coordinator: The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is looking for a Building and Construction Coordinator to integrate the Properties team. Full time position. Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset. For details, please visit https://en.archoc.ca/employment-opportunities. Application deadline: April 30, 2021. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diocese of Victoria – Catholic Chaplain for the University of Victoria and Camosun College: Details available on the diocesan website at https://www.rcdvictoria.org/employment.

Project Coordinator: The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is looking for a Project Coordinator for the National Liturgy Office. Contract: 20 hours/week until Nov. 30, 2021. Job description at https://www.cccb.ca/career/project-coordinator-contract-national-liturgy-office/. Info: careers@cccb.ca.

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board – Board Chaplaincy Leader: This position is one of leadership in the spiritual direction, support and faith formation of Board personnel and trustees. For further info: careers@npsc.ca; www.npsc.ca.

Do Something Amazing Retreat: NET Canada is searching for the next generation of Catholic missionaries. Do you have what it takes to join them? Request an application, and send it in to register for the virtual retreat on May 1 to learn more about NET and how you can grow in your faith and change the lives of youth in Canada. Go to netcanada.ca/apply to start your journey! Virtual, May 1, 11 am – 5 pm. Info: recruit@netcanada.ca