May 23, 2021. Happy Pentecost Sunday! 50 Days after Easter when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples who were in prayer. We had another Baptism! See picture below - also Read Many New Announcement from the Archdiocese - Friday Facts at bottom. Pope Francis asks everyone to pray the Rosary in May for an end to the pandemic.
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 Pentecost Sunday ending the Easter season:
Prayer to the Holy Spirit: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The parish welcomed Élise Thérèse Flores, daughter of Jonathan Flores and Iris Flores, in the sacrament of baptism. See picture:
SENIORS' CORNER
Aging Well Together at the Library : Wellness Fridays for Older Adults
The blog post announcing this wellness series is now on the main page https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/blogs/wellness-fridays-seniors
The
Wellness Fridays programs are free, start this June for Seniors Month
and will continue through December. Programs are held on Zoom on Friday
mornings. Themes for program topics will include drawing, movement (Tai
chi, for example), writing and journaling, and puzzles.
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.
May 21, 2021
St. Joseph, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
Scrupulosity and OCD - Understanding and Navigating the Disease of Doubt Webinar: This is for clergy, parish workers and parish volunteers. Fri., May 28, 12:00 – 1:30 pm. This free Zoom webinar, offered by Dr. Caitlin Claggett Woods, will provide practical tips to help navigate challenging interactions and offer guidance on how to best support parishioners suffering from this affliction. To register: https://forms.gle/E7G1GncgAYpa8adm8.
Multiply Conference: Archbishop Damphousse is encouraging clergy members and engaged parishioners to consider attending CCO’s upcoming virtual conference, “Multiply.” Multiply is a parish and ministry-focused conference dedicated to inspiring and equipping leaders in building movements of evangelization. Through keynotes speakers and workshops, participants will hear from experts leading movements in their own parishes and dioceses across Canada and the USA. Discussions are practical in nature and aimed at learning how to intentionally accompany others, grow a missionary culture, develop the capacity of the leaders around you, and build a multiplying missionary movement. The conference takes place online on Fri., June 4, 7:30-9:30 pm, & Sat., June 5, 11am-8pm, with breaks in between. Info & registration at www.cco.ca/multiply. Cost: $80. Groups of 15 people or more qualify for a 15% discount by contacting multiply@cco.ca.
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.
Presbyteral Council: Priests are invited to submit any matters that you would like to see discussed at the next or subsequent meetings of the Council. Priests, please submit your suggestions to the Chancellor at dvandelst@archottawa.ca by Noon Tuesday, May 25 and these will be considered for inclusion on the Agenda by the Executive Committee. The next meeting will be June 8.
College of Consultors: Parishes are invited to submit proposals to the College of Consultors for any new projects: construction, renovation, restorations, major acquisitions, property sales, major fundraising campaigns, changes to sacred art or to worship spaces. The College is meeting on Tues., June 8. In order to be included on the agenda, parishes must submit their project proposals to the diocese to centre@archottawa.ca no later than Fri., May 21. Submissions received past the deadline will not be considered. Proposals to the College should include a completed form in the College of Consultors 2018 Policy (on https://en.archoc.ca/ in the Parish Portal under Planning, Properties & Housing), as well as the nature and cost of the project, including three quotes and how the project is to be financed. Requests to the Loan Fund for Parishes are up to a maximum of 50% of the project cost. Please provide any architectural or engineering plans/designs in PDF. Info: email centre@archottawa.ca or by phone at 613-738-5025, ext. 244. Thank you.
World Day of Prayer for the Church in China: In a response to the Call for Prayer for the Church and Peoples of China, from His Eminence Charles Cardinal Bo of Yangon, Archbishop Damphousse directs our attention to the Global Prayer for China website. The initiative calls for prayer for China during the week between Pentecost and Trinity Sunday, May 23-30. This is a volunteer Christian effort, created by an informal coalition of lay Christians from six continents, to pray for all who are persecuted in China. Archbishop Damphousse asks us to remember China in the Church’s prayers, especially on May 24, the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China and the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Included is a link to the “Prayer Of His Holiness Benedict XVI To Our Lady Of Sheshan On The Occasion Of The World Day Of Prayer For The Church In China (24 MAY 2008)” that can be used in parishes: http://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/prayers/documents/hf_ben-xvi_20080515_prayer-sheshan.html.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
CNEWA Accepting Donations to Support India: The Canadian branch of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), based here in Ottawa, is accepting donations to help the people of India who are struggling in dire circumstances. From their website: “India is in crisis. The country is battling a growing humanitarian disaster, as the coronavirus pandemic spreads and claims more lives every day. The need is urgent. With your help, CNEWA will rush aid to our partners on the ground to help distribute personal protective equipment (PPE), hygiene kits, and provide essential food and health care.” Please consider making a donation to CNEWA or to another charity offering material aid to our brothers and sisters in India. https://cnewa.org/ca/campaigns/emergency-india/.
VOCATIONS
Prayer for Vocations: The Most Holy Trinity – May 30. That the mystery of the love of the Blessed Trinity will strengthen many men and women to respond to that love as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.
Virtual “Come and See”: With the Servants of the Cross Community (https://servantsofthecross.ca). For young single women who are discerning the consecrated life. It will be a time to discover your vocation and a time to connect with our Community. Thurs., May 27 – Sat., May 29. Registration by Mon., May 24. Please contact Sr. Michael Penelope Nguyen, SC at 613-729-8710; vocations@servantsofthecross.ca. “Come and See”, and let the Lord speak to your heart.
FROM THE CCCB
2021 Pentecost Message to the Canadian Catholic Movements and Associations: The annual message for Pentecost, addressed to Catholic movements and associations in Canada by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (CCCB) Standing Committee for Relations with Movements and Associations, is now available. This year, Pentecost will take place on Sunday, 23 May 2021. Read the full message here.
FROM THE HOLY SEE
Let Us Implore the Protection of Mary: Pope Francis has asked the entire Church to offer up the daily Rosary in May for an end to the pandemic. 30 shrines worldwide have been designed to help us pray, each saying the Rosary in their language. On May 23 the Rosary will be recited at Notre Dame du Cap in Trois-Rivières. Full list of the Shrines and the intentions at Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization: http://www.pcpne.va/content/pcpne/en/news/2021-04-23.html. Recordings available on the Vatican You Tube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7E-LYc1wivk33iyt5bR5zQ.
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.
CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH
Resources from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: Available online at https://www.cccb.ca/evangelization-catechesis-catholic-education/celebrating-the-year-of-saint-joseph/. The resources include the official prayer card (to download), prayers, litanies, and devotions, Consecration to Saint Joseph, Church documents, Patris Corde guided video reflections and much more.
FAITH FORMATION
That Man is You (TMIY) Mission Night: Helping men rediscover the true desires of their heart. TMIY Mission Night is for men who may be interested in starting TMIY at their parish. Includes: 7 easy steps to starting TMIY at your parish; the inspiration behind TMIY and the spiritual hunger of men; a walk-through of the startup process; how to train a Core Team and recruit participants; proven tips taken straight from seasoned TMIY groups. Contact Kevin Gibbs for Zoom meeting coordinates (613-818-0742). Tues., May 25, 6:00 pm. Hosted by St Maurice parish.
Webinar with Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, on "Everyone and Everything Connected: Pope Francis's Vision of Our World": Building on Pope Francis’s two encyclicals, Laudato si and Fratelli tutti, Cardinal Czerny invites us to consider what they have to say to us as parishes, to the Church in Canada and beyond. May 30, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. To join webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86706036501?pwd=M3JSNktnLzlSR0lPNGw5YkoxTGg2dz09. Passcode: 535413. Free. Info: St. Basil’s Parish 613-729-5149; stbasilsparish@gmail.com.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Priestly Care and Renewal: 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 six 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., May 27, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Hosted by Priests of Opus Dei in Ottawa.
Night of Worship and Ministry – St. Mary’s Parish Pentecost Vigil: An evening of praise, prophecy, teaching, healing, and Eucharistic Adoration. Speaker: Sr. Anna Chan, Servants of the Cross & Encounter School of Ministry - Ottawa Campus. Online May 22, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at St. Mary's Parish Ottawa YouTube Channel. Info: Natalia Lacar 613-728-9811 x720 or night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca.
Rosary to End the Pandemic: The Pontifical Council for Promotion of the New Evangelization has assigned Canada's National Marian Shrine, Cap-de-la-Madeleine, May 23 for their, "Let us pray for the end of the pandemic united in the recitation of the Holy Rosary together with the Shrines around the world." visitationproject.org/collections/may, May 23, 11:30am. Marian Devotional Movement: info@theMDM.org.
Heart of Worship - Holy Redeemer Parish: Come and spend time with Jesus in adoration of The Blessed Sacrament. Includes a reflection by Chris Keyes on "Who is the Holy Spirit?", praise & worship music, and silent adoration. Live-streamed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEBAuHnbbnfinAFjPb3jmA or Holy Redeemer Parish Kanata on YouTube. Tues., May 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Info: 613-836-1764; reception@holyredeemer.ca.
WIDER COMMUNITY INTEREST
Growing in Wisdom: Seeking Deeper Generativity: Intro session on two-year program being offered by Oblate Retreat Centres in Canada. If you are 60+ and are interested in exploring what a Spirituality for your Wisdom Years could mean for you, join this two day, virtual ‘Come and See’. Register by June 1 here. June 4 & 5, 12:00 – 6:00 pm. Cost: $25. Hosted by Galilee Centre, Arnprior. Info: info@galileecentre.com; 613-623-4242 x21.
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall – Chief Financial Officer: Reporting directly to the Moderator of the Curia, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and is the most senior person in the organization in finance responsible for managing the financial risks of the Archdiocese of Ottawa. The CFO will provide leadership, information, reports, and services on financial, regulatory, and administrative matters to Senior Management, the Finance, Audit and Risk Management (FARM) Committee and the Board of Directors. Link to the details online: https://en.archoc.ca/chief-financial-officer. Application deadline: June 4, 2021. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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: May 28, 2021. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall - Occupational Health and Safety Officer: The Occupational Health and Safety Officer (OHSO) is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all 126 parishes in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. To implement a common health and safety policy, the officer will rely on all existing federal, provincial, municipal Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations. Full job description and information at https://en.archoc.ca/occupational-health-and-safety-officer. Application deadline: June 18.
Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall – Administrative Assistant – Planning, Properties and Housing: The Administrative Assistant – Planning, Properties and Housing (PPH) provides secretarial and administrative support to the Manager of Planning, Properties and Housing (MPPH) and the Senior Project Manager of Planning and Properties (SPMPP) and works in close collaboration with Diocesan Administration. In addition, the Administrative Assistant provides support and assistance to the Properties Staff, Health and Safety Coordinator and supports the work of various diocesan committees. In carrying out these duties, this individual will be expected to deal compassionately with people from every level of the Church, society, and industry, frequently dealing with sensitive issues. Full job description and info at https://en.archoc.ca/administrative-assistant-planning-properties-and-housing. Application deadline: June 18, 2021.
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