May 15, 2021. Happy Ascension Sunday! 40 Days after Easter when Jesus arose into heaven. See Many New Announcement from the Archdiocese - Friday Facts at bottom.
May a Month Dedicated to Mary - Pope Francis asks everyone to pray the Rosary in May for an end to the pandemic.
THE MONTH OF MAY ROSARY MARATHON Pope Francis wrote: Let us implore the protection of Mary by offering up the Daily Rosary during the month of May, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, for an end to the pandemic.
Throughout the month, 30 shrines worldwide have been designated to help us pray, saying the Rosary in their language, with intentions related to the pandemic. On May 23 the Rosary will be recited at Notre-Dame-du-Cap in Trois-Rivières, Québec.
Official Vatican Prayer Guide: http://www.pcpne.va/content/dam/pcpne/pdf/Eventi/rosario2021/Sussidio%20Rosario%202021%20Inglese.pdf
Also on the Ascension the Church begins the Novena to the Holy Spîrit for Pentecost; you can find this novena here (it can be started any time): https://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2021/05/novena-to-holy-spirit-for-pentecost-day.html
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.
Deacon Will Read with his wife Lynn Lavictoire were Reading at today's Mass.
WATCH the Holy Mass below with Fr. Vincent for Ascension Sunday of the Easter Season:
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.
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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)
May 14, 2021
St. Joseph, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
Thursday - Pastoral Day: For clergy and pastoral workers, virtually by Zoom on Thurs., May 20, 10:00 am - noon. The topic will be Journeying in Faith with those Struggling with Mental Illness. Registration link for Pastoral Day: https://archoc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwofuqgpjkiGND9M1Nmz3C0kF9deKPe1BEx.
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.
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.
Notice of Death: It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Father Sean Shallow’s father, Patrick. He died from COVID-19 on Fri., May 7, 2021, at the Cornwall Community Hospital. He was 69 years old. To keep everyone safe, it has been decided to postpone his funeral Mass to a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, Cornwall. Pease remember Pat, Father Sean and their family in your prayers.
CONFERENCES ONLINE
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.
Power and Purpose Conference Livestreamed: Experience the Holy Spirit’s power and healing. Rediscover the “one thing” – the one Person – that matters most – Jesus Christ. Allow him to reveal the purpose of your life: to live in true freedom and joy of the Spirit. Be uplifted by the witness and fellowship of disciples like you. June 5, 6:30-10:00 pm. Offered by Steubenville Conferences. Cost: free. Info: https://steubenvilleconferences.com.
St. John Bosco Conference Livestreamed Session: Calling all catechists, Catholic school teachers, youth ministers, evangelizers, RCIA coordinators, and anyone who hands on the faith to others! This is your time, your place to come be renewed in mind, heart, and skills. Experience many engaging speakers, moving worship, and outstanding fellowship that will rejuvenate you for life and mission. July 14, 6:45-9:00pm. Offered by Steubenville Conferences. Cost: free. https://steubenvilleconferences.com/.
FROM THE CCCB
2021 World Communications Day: On 23 January 2021, the liturgical memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, patron saint of writers and journalists, the Holy See released the Holy Father’s Message for the 55th World Communications Day. The message is entitled “Come and See” (Jn 1:46). Communicating by Encountering People Where and as They Are. In Canada, World Communications Day will be celebrated on 16 May 2021, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Message for the 2021 World Communications Day.
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.
FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
Waupoos Family Farm: Offering respite to those who need it most. Open to low-income families, Waupoos provides a family camp experience away from the pressures of daily life. The goal is to provide a safe and welcoming community environment where families can find rest, fellowship, and hope. Fundraising for a new play structure with Waupoos T-shirts: $20/shirt. Info: contact@waupoos.com.
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.
CARE FOR CREATION
Laudato Si Week: Program via Zoom online includes May 17, Dialogue on Critical Opportunities; May 18, Education Opportunities; May 19, Divestment from Fossil Fuel; May 20, Sowing Hope through prayer; May 21, Action Day Ideas; May 22, Issues of Biodiversity; May 23, Prayer Gathering End of Laudato Si Jubilee Year; May 24, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene & May 25, Promoting Integral Human Development. Free. Info: https://laudatosiweek.org/.
VOCATIONS
Prayer for Vocations: Pentecost Sunday - May 23. For an increased devotion to the Holy Spirit among our young people, as He leads them in their prayerful discernment to discover their vocation in Christ, 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.
FAITH FORMATION
Fire in the Upper ‘Zoom’ Room: A replay of this 2020 Pentecost Mission, led by Fr. Allan, Fr. Ben, and Fr. Francis of the Companions of the Cross. May 18, 19, 20, 7:00 pm. To register or for further information, please visit www.companionscross.org.
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.
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
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.
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 the topic of "Who is the Holy Spirit?", praise & worship music, and some silent adoration. Live-streamed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEBAuHnbbnfinAFjPb3jmA or search for " Holy Redeemer Parish Kanata" on YouTube.com. Tues., May 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Info: 613-836-1764; reception@holyredeemer.ca.
WIDER COMMUNITY INTEREST
Overcoming Anger Seminar: One day seminar: Anger and Its Effects; Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do? The Source of Anger; Identifying the Virus; Steps to Freedom - Forgive from the Heart. Virtual on Zoom, Sat., June 5, 8:30am – 6:00pm. Cost: $79/person; $139/couple by June 3. Hosted by Lift Jesus Higher. Info: 613-523-1377.
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.
Office Administrative Support – Notre-Dame Cathedral - Bilingual: Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Office Manager in the functioning of the parish office. This position will also assist the Rector Notre-Dame Cathedral with weekly publications, ensure the accuracy of information on the website, and assist with the preparation of religious services. Full description available at https://en.archoc.ca/office-administrative-support-notre-dame-cathedral. Application deadline: May 15, 2021.
Miriam Centre Director: Full-time position, fluently bilingual, compassionate pro-life person. Must have management skills, experience and computer skills. $16/hr. Send c.v. to Sr Rita Lacelle, 107-1803 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, ON K1C 6E7 or centremiriamcentre@gmail.com. For job posting: https://miriamcentre.ca/contactus/. Info: 613-830-8623.
NET Canada Info Session: Ever wondered if you could be a missionary? NET Canada is hosting an information session to answer your questions and help you discern if the Lord is calling you to serve a year on mission! Virtual, May 27, 8:00 – 9:00 pm. Info: recruit@netcanada.ca.
Research and Resource Development Assistant: The Office for Evangelization and Catechesis of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is seeking a Research and Resource Development Assistant. The job description can be found at www.cccb.ca. The deadline for resume submissions is May 28, 2021. 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. Deadline: May 31.
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