Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Theresa Parish,
Happy Divine Mercy Sunday also the 2nd Sunday of Easter!
We hope you are all well. Churches are still able to have 15% capacity, even under the new "stay-at-home" regulation, registration is still not necessary - come early. After the 50 person limit is reached the doors will be locked so come early!
WATCH the Holy Mass below with Fr. Vincent and Deacon Will for Divine Mercy Sunday:
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 until further notice.
NOTE: NO pre-registration necessary. Mass will be first-come, first served. Please arrive early!
NEW MASS SCHEDULE: Saturdays at 4:30 pm Sundays at 9:00 am Sundays at 10:30 am Tuesdays at 9:00am Thursdays at 9:00am
We look forward to seeing you! Please register at the door upon arrival.
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.
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.
SENIOR's CORNER
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FRIDAY FACTS of the Archdiocese:
April 9, 2021
He Is Risen! Alleluia!
Happy Easter to All
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
Archbishop Damphousse's 2021 Easter Message: You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you (Mark 16, 6-7). 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. Parish staff, please check the list and make any corrections and additions by email to abrown@ArchOttawa.ca. Every effort is being made to keep this information as current as possible.
Parishes - Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass: The annual Wedding Anniversary Mass, usually celebrated at Notre Dame Cathedral in early May, has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19 and the associated restrictions. Parishes are encouraged to celebrate the significant Wedding Anniversaries of parishioners where possible (if requested, we can send parishes the text we use for the ‘Renewal of Commitment’). If the parish office sends to Pastoral Services (abrown@ArchOttawa.ca) a list of the names & date of marriage of couples celebrating a significant anniversary, a commemorative certificate will be prepared and returned to the parish for distribution at your parish celebration.
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.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Connect with Seniors During Easter: 'Loneliness is the most terrible poverty'. St. Mother Theresa tells us, connect with a senior or caregiver to celebrate the Resurrection. Info: Patricia pmarsdendole@archottawa.ca.
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.
VOCATIONS
Prayers for Vocations: Third Sunday of Easter - April 18, 2021. For an increased awareness among our young people of the closeness of the Lord in their vocational discernment, we pray to the Lord.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration, St. Finnan Parish, Alexandria: Praise and Worship with Adoration, Confessions, Benediction, Divine Mercy Chaplet sung and hymns, closing with veneration of the Image of the Divine Mercy. April 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm. Pre-registration now required. All are welcome. Info: Elizabeth McDonell 613-527-3209 or mcdonellbe@gmail.com.
FAITH FORMATION
St. John the Apostle - Catholicism Video Series: Join Father Lindsay Harrison via Zoom each Thursday at 7:00pm on Apr. 8 to continue the ‘CATHOLICISM’ video series featuring Bishop Robert Barron. This acclaimed series explores the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith and the importance of sharing it with others. To register for these free online sessions: https://forms.gle/g4gK2nkN2hvEorTZ6. More info: here.
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.
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.
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