St. Theresa Catholic Church - 4th Sunday of EASTER Holy Mass - Video, Prayers, and New Announcements

 

April 25, 2021. Happy 4th Sunday of Easter!

Blessed Sunday! Churches are only 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 for the 4th Sunday of Easter:  

 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)

Good Shepherd Sunday and World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 25, 2021  The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the   Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life. (USCCB)

Vocation Prayer: Father you call each one of us by name and ask us to follow you. Bless your church by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve your people as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons, and Lay Ministers. Inspire us as we grow to know you, and open our hearts to hear your call. We ask this in Jesus name Amen. (USCCB)

 

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:
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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)
 

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

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....

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.

PRO-LIFE

Week for Life: May 9 – 15, 2021. Visit http://www.marchforlife.ca/ for up-to-date information & virtual links to the week’s events.

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).

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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

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. Details & poster available at https://en.archoc.ca/st-joseph-statues-from-the-holy-land. 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 27 cm is $160 and Saint Joseph 23 cm is $120. Rami Qumsieh, KCHS, Christians of the Holy Land, 50 Taschereau Blvd., Suite # 370, LaPriarie, QC, J5R 4V3.

VOCATIONS

Prayers for Vocations: Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 2. For a deeper faith among all Christians in Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life, especially among those He is calling to Himself works as a priest, deacon or consecrated religious, we pray to the Lord.

FAITH FORMATION

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. 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.

PRAYER & WORSHIP

Heart of Worship - Holy Redeemer Parish: Guest speaker Sebastian Muggeridge, in formation with the Companions of the Cross, will give a short talk on "Divine Mercy: The Basic Gospel Message of Trust". Virtually on Tues., April 27, 7:00 pm at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEBAuHnbbnfinAFjPb3jmA or the Holy Redeemer youtube page. Info: reception@holyredeemer.ca.

FROM THE CCCB

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”.

SCHOOLS

Catholic Education Week: Happening May 2- 7, 2021. Info: please visit the Ottawa Catholic School Board at https://www.ocsb.ca or the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario at https://www.cdsbeon.on.ca.

OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTS

Unbound – Freedom in Christ: Discover your true identity and destiny as a beloved child of God. Defeat the lies and deceptions that keep you from living an abundant life. Presented by Miriam Wright. Via Zoom, Sat., May 29 & Sat., June 5, 9:00 am – noon. Registration: $25. Info: https://ourladyofdivinefire.regfox.com/unbound-freedom-in-christ-online-conference; ourladyofdivinefire@gmail.com.

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.

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).

Daily Life Today as a Christian in the Holy Land: Are you curious to know what it is like to live as a Christian in the land where Jesus walked? Paul Bard, a member of the Knights of Columbus from St. Joseph’s Parish, Orleans and Catherine Casserly from St. Basil’s invite you to join in an open discussion with two Palestinian Christians living today in the Holy Land. Wed., May 5, 10:00 – 11:30 am. Registrants will receive a confirmation with link to join free webinar. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KDF1NtRbSaer7PZTpsNLyg. Hosted by Ottawa Forum on Israel/Palestine. Info: https://www.ottawaforumip.org/.

Galilee Centre presents Dr. David Perrin: Dr. David Perrin of St. Jerome's University will speak on The Collapse of Self-Transcendence: COVID-19 and the Reshaping of Meaning-Making in Everyday Life. Live streamed event on May 4, 7:30 – 8:30 pm. For more info & to register: see upcoming events at www.galileecentre.com. Cost: $10. Hosted by Galilee Centre, Arnprior. Info: info@galileecentre.com or 613 623-4242 Ext 21.

WIDER COMMUNITY INTEREST

Virtual Christian Life Program: Learn what Couples For Christ is all about. The Christian Life Program (CLP) is a free integrated course intended to lead the program participants into a renewed understanding of God’s call to them as Christian couples. The CLP has two basic purposes: evangelism and spiritual renewal. To evangelize is to take the basic message of Christianity and to proclaim it anew so that those who hear it can make a renewed commitment to the Lord in a way which will allow them to receive a fuller experience of the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Total of 8 separate sessions, held once a week starting May 8, 7:30-9:30 pm. Most sessions include a teaching, a group discussion, and a time for fellowship. Registration at https://cutt.ly/clp-registration-2021. Info: 613-519-0816; www.couplesforchrist.ca.

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 cand