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Friday Fax
Archdiocese of Ottawa, Pastoral Office
January 13, 2012
ANNUAL HOMELANDS MASS: At Notre Dame Cathedral on Sunday, January 15, 2:30 p.m. Multicultural communities are invited to bring ‘finger food’ from their country of origin to the Cathedral Hall before 2:15 p.m. Flag bearer and those in national dress in the procession to be in the Hall by 2:00 p.m. All are welcome.
INVITATION TO RELIGIOUS & CLERGY TO CELEBRATE ‘WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE’: Mass at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, 435 Montreal Rd, Vanier, Sat., February 4, 9:30 a.m. followed by a reception at Maison Accueil Sagesse (across the street). RSVP to Pastoral Services (613-738-5025, ext. 217; abrown@ArchOttawa.ca).
SAINT-CLAUDE PARISH: On January 1, paroisse Saint-Claude became part of paroisse Sainte-Marie. Eucharistic celebrations continue to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays at the Blackburn Hamlet church which has taken the name Chapelle St-Claude.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE PERSON is sought by the Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa to work evenings and Saturdays. At least 3 years’ experience required. This is full-time permanent position; bilingualism is an asset. Job description and other info: (www.CatholicOttawa.ca). Send your C.V. to the attention of Mr. Pierre J. Loyer (ployer@archottawa.ca) or by fax (613-738-0412). No phone calls please. Application deadline: January 13, 2012.
PRAYERS: For the repose of the soul of Father Jean-Claude Proulx who died Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Visitation at Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans on Sunday, January 15, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Monday, January 16 at Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. presided by Most Rev. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.
PRAYERS: For the repose of the soul of Donna Mae Gosselin, sister of Rev. Tom Riopelle, St. John the Apostle Parish. Mrs. Gosselin died December 21, 2011 at the age of 62. The Funeral Mass will take place at St. John the Apostle Parish on Friday, January 13, 11:00 a.m. Please pray for her and her family.
PRAYERS: For the repose of the soul of Father John M. Davis, OMI, who died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the age of 82. Visitation at Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Rd., Friday, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. then to Canadian Martyrs Church, 100 Main, with Prayers for the Dead, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Eucharist Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Please pray for him and his family.
PRAYERS: For the repose of the soul of Mr. John Hamilton, father of the Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, General Secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches, who died on December 11, 2011. Please pray for Mr. Hamilton and his family.
MEMORIAL MASS: The memorial mass for Mr. Patrick Oluchukwu Egbueh, father of Rev. Titus Egbueh will take place on Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Parish, Hawkesbury.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 29. That all those discerning a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life will find encouragement through our prayers and sacrifices on their behalf.
50TH INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS, DUBLIN, IRELAND, JUNE 8 – 18, 2012: With Archbishop Prendergast. Please consider participating in this pilgrimage and so support the Church in Ireland. New price! Call now for details. Info: Fr. Jonathan Blake (jsblake@gmail.com) or Gail Goshko (613-744-1418).
BENEDICT XVI NAMES 22 NEW CARDINALS: Three are from North America: Archbishop Thomas Christopher Collins of Toronto; Archbishop Edwin Frederick O’Brien; Archbishop Timothy Michael Dolan of New York. The consistory appointing these members will take place on Feb. 18. Prayerful best wishes to Cardinal-designate Collins.
FROM THE DIOCESAN CENTRE
“QUO VADIS” MEETING FOR MEN DISCERNING PRIESTHOOD: Next gathering on Saturday, January 21, 3:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary’s, followed by Mass and dinner. All are welcome to stay for the CCO summit at 7:30 p.m. Info: Fr. Tim McCauley (613-730-8912).
CHRISTIAN INITIATION – RITE OF ELECTION & CALLING CANDIDATES TO LENTEN RENEWAL: Notre Dame Cathedral. Sunday, February 26, 2:30 p.m. Parishes, please ensure that your participation form, now online at www.CatholicOttawa.ca under Pastoral Services/Christian Initiation, is returned to the Diocesan Centre by fax (613-738-0130) or (abrown@ArchOttawa.ca) as soon as possible. All family & friends are welcome to attend.
CONFIRMATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE EASTER VIGIL: Archbishop Prendergast will celebrate Confirmation for adults (grade 9 & above) on Pentecost Sunday, May 27 and children (grades 6-8) on Trinity Sunday, June 3 at the noon Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral. Parishes wishing to register candidates, please contact Pastoral Services.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP – GREENING SACRED SPACES: Greening Sacred Spaces is a practical interfaith program that assists faith communities in taking actions to create a more sustainable and energy efficient place of worship and to educate members of the community about ecological issues. Parishioners interested in joining the network (www.greeningsacredspaces.net),contact John Dorner (613-738-5025, #251; jdorner@archottawa.ca).
WIDER COMMUNITY INTEREST
‘CATHOLICISM’ SERIES ON WPBS TV: Showing Fr. Robert Barron’s Catholicism series on Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Rogers channels 64 & 97. Jan. 15, “That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought: The Ineffable Mystery of God”; Jan. 22, “Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God”.
PRAYER WITH THE SONGS OF TAIZÉ: As part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Thurs., Jan. 19, 7:15 p.m., at Sacré-Coeur Church, 591 Cumberland. All are welcome. Info: (613-241-7515).
LADIES NIGHT OUT: An evening of laughter, watching a DVD performance by Judy Savoy, a Catholic stand up comedian. Saturday, January 21, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Free of charge. Women of all ages are welcomed. Info: Jolene (613-839-9387).
‘JOURNEY OF THE UNIVERSE’: Presenter: Prof Heather Eaton, Saint Paul University. Jan. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fee $20 by Jan. 13. DVD series ‘Emerging Earth Community’. Feb. 18, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/session. Info: Kairos Spirituality-for-Social Justice Centre, 211 Bronson; (kairos@bellnet.ca); (613-236–6557).
AN ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE: Hosted by the Christian Council of the Capital Area at Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr., Sunday, January 22, 6:00 p.m. Guest Homilists: Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, Bishop John Chapman, Anglican Church of Ottawa, Reverend Don Friesen, Pastor, Mennonite Church of Ottawa and Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, Gatineau-Hull. A reception will follow at the Hellenic Community Centre of Ottawa. Info: Father Jacques Kabangu, Saint-Gabriel (613-745-4342); (jacques25@rogers.com).
SPIRITUALITY WITHOUT A RECIPE: Series of conversations in honour of the 400th anniversary of Jesuits in Canada. Friends in the Lord, Sent on Missionby Gilles Mongeau, SJ. Wed., Jan. 25, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Rm 228, Laframboise Hall, Saint Paul University. No registration; donation: $10. Info: (613-236-1393 x2418); (abitar@ustpaul.ca)
THE COUNCIL ON AGING OF OTTAWA “LUNCH & LEARN” EVENT: “Current Trends in Housing for Ottawa Seniors”. Guest Speakers: Eric Cosgrove & Trudy Sutton. Wed., Jan. 25. The Council on Aging, 1247 Kilborn Pl. Advance registration required: (613-789-3577 X11) or (l-m.bouchard@coaottawa.ca).
PRO-LIFE MASS: St. John the Apostle Parish, 2340 Baseline Rd. Sat., Jan. 28, 9:00 a.m. Celebrant: Father Tom Riopelle. Refreshments after Mass provided by Queenship of Mary. Info: (613-829-1760). Next Mass: February 25, 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Parish, 1303 Leaside Avenue.
SEMINAR ON PARISH FINANCE COUNCILS & TEMPORAL ADMINISTRATION IN THE CHURCH: Given by Rev. Francis Morrisey, OMI at St. Monica Parish, Fri., Feb. 3 & 10, 7.00 – 9.00 p.m., and Sat., Feb. 4 &11, 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Register by Jan. 23. Cost: $25/person or $100 for 4-7 people of the same Finance Council. Info: Alison Baldwin (social.life@st-monica.com) or Fr. Freely (father.freely@rogers.com) or parish office (613-727-1067×223).
WOMEN’S BOOK CHAT: St. Mary’s Women’s group will be meeting in the church sacristy to discuss the book, ‘The Feminine Genius: Every Woman’s Journey’ by Katrina Zeno. February 3, 10, & 17, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. If you need a copy of this book please contact Jolene (613-839-9387).
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: If there was a possibility that your marriage could be better… that you and your spouse could deepen your love, be happier and closer to one another, would you take that chance? Experience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. March 2 – 4. Info: (613-834-8348); (timandloucote@sympatico.ca) by Feb. 15.