June 27, 2021. Happy 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time! Memorial of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Read Many New Announcements from the Archdiocese - Friday Facts at bottom.
Blessed Sunday! Churches are now able to accommodate 15% capacity meaning 50 people ****Please come early to Mass the doors will be locked once 50 people are inside.
Masses are on Sat. at 4:30pm, Sun. at 9am (no music), Sun.
at 10:30am*** Others are encouraged to watch the Holy Mass on this Blog.
WATCH the Holy Mass below with Fr. Vincent and Deacon Guy for the 13th Sunday in
Ordinary Time:
ST. JOSEPH NOVENA
and ACT OF ENTRUSTMENT
See Link: https://www.cccb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/St.-Joseph-Novena-EN.pdf
Act of Entrustment: https://www.cccb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Consecration-to-Saint-Joseph-CCCB.pdf
More Free Resources on St. Joseph from the Canadian Bishops https://www.cccb.ca/evangelization-catechesis-catholic-education/celebrating-the-year-of-saint-joseph/
In union with Pope Francis' proclamation of the “Year of St. Joseph” for 2021 (Patris Corde ~ link below), the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops prepared a novena for use in parishes and homes. The Act of Entrustment will take place on Thursday, July 1st
Prayer Intention for Parishes for June: For the children
who died in the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and for all
those impacted by this tragedy, that there may be healing founded on
truth and that the Spirit will inspire our ongoing commitment to
reconciliation. For this, we pray to the Lord. Amen.
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.
SENIORS' CORNER
COUNCIL ON AGING:
- Spring Conference offered by Aging and Spirituality Committee: Developing Resilience During this COVID Season. Offered virtually in two parts: a video of a moderated panel discussion with Gerardo Quintanar, Brenda Verch, and Patricia Marsden-Dole, to be watched before participating in the main event on June 28, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Links to more info, the video, and registration for the main event: https://coaottawa.ca/event/
developing-resilience-during- this-covid-season/.
A Guide to Programs and Services for seniors
Find information on resources available for seniors in Ontario,
including tax credits, health, caregiving, housing, driving, and staying
safe. Available in 16 languages.
Aging well: information for seniorsHousing Options in Ottawa: A Guide for Older Adults. This Guide will help you better understand your housing options and make informed decisions about where you want to live now and in the future.https://coaottawa.ca/housing-options-in-ottawa/
Often a single word, a friendly smile, is enough to give a depressed or lonely soul fresh life. —St. Therese of Lisieux
June 25, 2021
St. Joseph, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
Prayers Requested for Five Men to be Ordained this Summer: There will be five men ordained this summer in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. Kevin Burgess, Marc Gaudet and Connor O’Hara will be ordained to the diaconate on August 10. Deacon Diego Rebeles (June 29) and Deacon Steven Gaudet (August 4) will be ordained to the priesthood. Due to pandemic restrictions, these diocesan celebrations will unfortunately be by invitation only. Please keep these men in your prayers as they continue to prepare for their ordination.
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.
Archdiocesan Website: If your parish information requires updating on the archdiocesan website, please send Annmarie (abrown@archottawa.ca) an email with a list of the changes that need to be made. If you wish to check your listing, go to the Parish Finder on the website: https://en.archoc.ca/parishfinder.
Note - Friday Facts: This will be the last regular Friday Facts for the summer months of July and August. As always, please watch for periodic updates during the summer. Info: abrown@archottawa.ca.
FROM THE HOLY SEE
Pope’s Prayer Intention for July: Universal intention ‐ Social friendship. We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.
Pope establishes World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly: “I am with you always” (cf. Mt 28:20). Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The theme’s purpose is to convey the closeness of God and the Church to the elderly and also to emphasize the intergenerational closeness between the young and the elderly. Starting this year, the day will be held on the fourth Sunday of July (July 25, 2021), close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Pastoral Resources: First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (laityfamilylife.va). Info: http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/amoris-laetitia/iniziative-e-risorse/giornata-mondiale-e-anziani.html.
VOCATIONS
Prayer for Vocations: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 4. That all men and women will answer the Lord with humble obedience when He calls them to serve His people as priests, deacons or in the consecrated life. 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 11. That the call to serve Christ and His Church in the priesthood and consecrated life will fall on the rich soil of hearts prepared by prayer, hard work, and generous service to others. 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 18. That the Lord of the Harvest will provide an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life in our diocese to help gather the wheat of souls into His barn. 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 25. For a greater appreciation of the richness of every vocation to love Christ and that more men and women will respond to His invitation to follow Him as priests, deacons and consecrated religious. 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug. 1. That those called to help Christ feed the multitude as priests, deacons, sisters and brothers will not be held back by what they see as their limitations, but will rely on Jesus, and feed those to whom they are sent. 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug. 8. For all those called to priesthood and consecrated life that they will trust in Him and His choice of them. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Aug. 15. That guided by the example of Mary, men and women will accept the call of the Lord to follow their vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord. 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug. 22. That trusting in Christ’s words to Peter, all those called to follow the Lord as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life will recognize the gift of their call and follow Him faithfully. 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug. 29. That none of us will be a hindrance to those men and women called to take up their cross and follow Jesus as priests, deacons or in the consecrated life. 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 5. For a deeper participation of families in prayer for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life from among their children, knowing that Christ is in their midst. 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 12. For all those chosen to take up their cross in union with Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life so that others might have eternal life.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
First Friday of the Month – “Mary’s Way of the Cross”: With Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Pembroke and animator Sylvie Rollin. July 2, 6:45 pm. ZOOM link here. Meeting ID: 879 7162 1691; Passcode: s5MV1U. Sponsored by the Committee of the Annual Pilgrimage to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Cap-de-la-Madeleine from pilgrims of the Dioceses of Ottawa-Cornwall, Gatineau, Pembroke, Mont-Laurier and Kingston.
Night of Worship and Ministry: An evening of praise, prophecy, teaching and healing. Theme: Let the Word Take Root. Speaker: David Mulcair. Online, Aug. 27, 7-9 pm at St. Mary's Parish Ottawa YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtV6m7ZoNkrK4HJOSU6jQFA). Info: Natalia Lacar 613-728-9811 x720 or night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca.
Liturgical Music Re-Start: This Autumn 2021 Chorus Ecclesiae and the Canadian Symposium on Music in Liturgy are sponsoring a series of free-admission music sessions for cantors, members of parish choirs, and all who are interested in music for the liturgy. A great opportunity to get re-energized after COVID! Info: email Lawrence Harris at ChoirClass@hotmail.com.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Seniors Ministry: The Ottawa Cornwall Catholic Seniors is looking for seniors in parishes to join the network to initiate Fall 2021 programs in their parish for seniors. Info: pmarsdendole@archottawa.ca.
Council on Aging – Spring Conference offered by Aging and Spirituality Committee: Developing Resilience During this COVID Season. Offered virtually in two parts: a video of a moderated panel discussion with Gerardo Quintanar, Brenda Verch, and Patricia Marsden-Dole, to be watched before participating in the main event on June 28, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Links to more info, the video, and registration for the main event: https://coaottawa.ca/event/developing-resilience-during-this-covid-season/.
CARE FOR CREATION
Care for Creation Course: Five part series: Summary of Laudato Si, Greening your church in 10 steps, Green pages of Bible, Care for Creation Ministry and Spirituality of Creation. Online. Free for first two sessions. Cost: $120 for whole series. Hosted by Creation Care School/Norman Levesque. Info: file:///C:/Users/User/Documents/Care%20for%20Creation/Creation%20Care%20School.pdf.
Multi-parish Laudato Si’ Action Groups: Members of four parishes have worked together since January to fulfil the environmental and social vision of Laudato si’. The Action Group topics so far are Education, Water, Indigenous Perspectives and Food. This is a lay-led effort, and organizers hope for participants (lay and religious too) from all parishes in the archdiocese. Zoom online, Tues., June 29, 7h30. Free. Hosted by St. Basil Parish. Info: creationcare@archottawa.ca.
PARISH EVENTS
40Th Anniversary of Holy Redeemer Parish: Friday, June 25, 2021 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Diocesan Decree establishing Holy Redeemer Parish, Kanata in 1981. Visit their website at www.holyredeemer.ca.
Takeout Roast Beef Dinner: Homemade from Our Lady of the Visitation kitchen. Roast beef, potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw & homemade dessert. Covid19 protocols followed. Curb side pickup 3:00 – 6:00 pm at parish hall. Proceeds to church restoration. Prepaid orders at 613-822-2007 or events@olvottawa.ca. 5338 Bank Street, Sun., July 11, 3-6 pm. Cost: $22.50. Info: 613-822-2007.
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall – Financial Controller: The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is looking for a Financial Controller to help lead the finance team. The Financial Controller, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will primarily be responsible to assess both accounting and administrative controls and prepare reports for the management team regarding corporate compliance and internal policies and procedures. This position will facilitate any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities. This role will also ensure organization utilizes ethical accounting practices and standards. Full description: https://en.archoc.ca/financial-controller. Application deadline: July 23.
Archbishop’s Residence – Part-time Cook: Schedule is Sunday, 7:00 am – 6:45 pm; flexibility to replace staff during vacation or absences. Full details available at: https://en.archoc.ca/part-time-cook. Send cover letter and resume to: rwhite@archottawa.ca. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application deadline: July 28, 2021.
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 to register for the next virtual retreat to learn more about NET and how you can grow in your faith and change the lives of youth in Canada. Go to www.netcanada.ca/apply to start your journey! July 10, 11am-5pm. Info: recruit@netcanada.ca.
Director for Miriam Centre: Full-time position, salary $16/hour, 32.5 hours/week. Miriam Centre, a Christian ministry, is seeking a compassionate pro-life person whose primary responsibility will be to help pregnant women and their families. Must be fluently bilingual (oral and written), have good knowledge and experience in management and computer skills. For job posting see: https://miriamcentre.ca/contact-us/. Submit your resume to: Sr. Rita Lacelle, 107-1803 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, ON K1C 6E7, or centremiriamcentre@gmail.com.
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