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Mother Angelica believed in the Catholic doctrine that human suffering can become meritorious if offered to Jesus and mystically united with
his suffering. … in her period of declining health Mother Angelica "instructed her nuns to do everything to keep her alive, no matter how much
she suffered, because every day she suffered, she suffered for God." She wanted every day to be "one more act of suffering to God."
St. Mary’s Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel
100 Young Street, Ottawa Ontario, K1Y 3P7
Phone: 613-728-9811 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stmarysottawa.ca
April 3rd
, 2016 2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER, DIVINE MERCY
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Sunday
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am
Weekdays
Monday to Saturday 9:00am
Wednesday and Friday 12:15pm
RECONCILIATION Saturday 9:30am (after Mass) Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm (before Mass) Wednesday and Friday 9:30am (after Mass)
And by appointment.
BAPTISM Two months notice required. Please call the parish office at 613-728-9811.
MARRIAGE Nine months notice required. Please call the parish office at 613-728-9811.
VISITS TO THE SICK Please call the parish office at 613-728-9811.
DEATH OF A LOVED ONE To have close family members who have died included in Sunday Liturgy's Prayer of the Faithful, call the parish office at 613-728-9811.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL Located in the church basement. Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 10:00pm
THE CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PRAYER Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat, 8:15am to 10:00am Wed & Fri, 8:15am to 1:00pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to 9:30am to12.00pm & Thursday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday: 9.30am to 12:00pm
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Sean Wenger, CC Pastor email: [email protected]
Rev. Bryan Sabourin, CC Associate Pastor email: [email protected]
Dcn Charles Fink email: [email protected]
Sr. Anna Chan, SC Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries
email: [email protected]
phone: 613-728-9811 x883
PARISH STAFF Marian Corak Director of Parish Operations email: [email protected] phone: 613-728-9811 x880
Ron St. Louis General Maintenance email: [email protected] phone: 613-728-9811 x881
Amanda Johnson Youth Coordinator email: [email protected] phone: 613-728-9811 x882
PASTORAL COUNCIL Chris Currie, Chairperson Cyril Dowling Colleen McFarlane Ike Nnebe Mary Scherr Dcn Chuck Fink
FINANCE COUNCIL André Pion, Chairperson email: [email protected] phone: 613-723-0150
Penny Pettapiece
PARISH MINISTRIES & SERVICES ADORATION CHAPEL Blaine & Carole Timinski ............................ 819-682-8082
ALPHA COURSE Charles Gilbert .................................. 613-728-9811 x701
ALTAR SERVERS Zachary Timinski ........................................ 613-295-0482
CHOIRS Warren Scherr ......................................... 613-839-9387
COFFEE MINISTRY Anna Mallaci .............................................. 613-237-5411
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00pm - Catherine Sullivan .................. 613-798-5575 9:00am - Larry Scherr ............................ 613-839-3981 11:00am - Faye Henry .............................. 613-228-6197
KITCHEN Catherine Sullivan ....................................... 613-798-5575
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Dave Watson .............................................. 613-729-7734
LIBRARY Cecilia Ho .................................................... 613-728-9811
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Véronique & Howard Fohr ........................... 613-523-5188
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Anne Belanger ............................................ 819-684-5310
NEW LIFE RETREAT Odette Regimbal ......................................... 613-224-5723
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY Lee Watson ................................................. 613-729-7734
PRAYER CONNECTION John Morris ................................................. 613-729-6647
PRO LIFE Helena Szakowski ....................................... 613-728-8378
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES Jeff Schultz ................................................. 819-647-3665
SPIRITUAL GIFTS SEMINAR Gary Mellor ................................................. 613-526-1063
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Ruth Barrett ................................................ 613-695-5226
YOUTH GROUPS Girls Gr 3-6 Theresa Mantha ........... 819-682-7403
Imago Dei Gr 6-8 Amanda Johnson ... 613-728-9811x882
Aqua Vitae Gr 9-12 Amanda Johnson ... 613-728-9811x882 [email protected]
St. Mary’s Parish April 3, 2016
WOMEN’S MINISTRY BOOK STUDY
- SAT, APRIL 16, 10:00AM -
Women’s Ministry Book Study: “The Practice of the Presence of
God” by Br. Lawrence.
This short spiritual classic details how to gain a constant connec-
tion with God. Purchase your copy at Chapters, St Patrick’s Book
Store or Amazon for less than $10.00. It can also be found free
online.
We will meet after 9 am Mass on April 16th in the St Catherine’s Room in the parish basement to share how this book speaks to us.
WHAT TO DO WITH THE PALMS NOW?
At the beginning of Mass on Passion Sunday we processed with palms as a public display of homage and loyalty to Christ our King and Redeemer.
Because the palms are blessed they are now sacramentals, that is “sacred signs instituted by the Church … that prepare [us] to receive the fruit of the sacraments and sanctify different circumstances of life.” (CCC. 1667) Sacramentals should be treated with respect and never be thrown away. Palms may only be burned or buried, although in some homes, palms are made into crosses and placed in prominent places each year.
For the palms that you no longer want, please give them back so that we can burn them to produce ashes to use next Ash Wednes-day. To return your palms in a reverend way, you can place them in the basket that we have provided for this purpose at the main entrance of the church.
ST. MARY'S EASTER PARISH MISSION
- MAY 8, 9, 10, 7:00PM -
Save the Date: May 8th, 9th &10th, 7:00pm, each night in the
Church. Our speaker is Dr. Mary Healy.
Watch for more upcoming announcements and details.
He is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
Lent is over for another year. But as Father Bryan preached at Easter Vigil, we need to continue on in the Lenten Spirit.
Read Galatians 5:16-26, then reflect about what in you is still in the flesh.
What do you have to do to overcome your flesh? Try to be specific.
KNIGHTS KORNER
NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY
- FRI, APR. 22, 7:00PM TO 9:00PM –
Guest Speaker: Fr. Charles Orchard, CC
M.C./Prophetic Ministry Lead: Chris Keyes
Worship: St. Mary's Heart of Worship Choir (Sylvie Barrett & Co.)
In the presence of the Holy Spirit, the place to be!
HELPERS NEEDED FOR PARISH LIBRARY
St Mary’s Parish Library is seeking helpful and caring individuals
who have a passion for spiritual reading and would like to become
a helper for the parish library.
If you would like more information on becoming a helper,
please contact Cecilia Ho at 613-728-9811 or by email at
[email protected] or visit us in the Cherub Room after the
9am and 11am Sunday masses.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION
- SUN, APRIL 3, 3:00PM -
Let's gather as community to celebrate this awesome feast of
God's Mercy. Our celebration will include: Adoration, the Chap-
let of Divine Mercy, the new Consecration to Merciful Love, and
Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image.
Please bring finger foods to share at the reception that follows in
the church hall where there will also be a presentation on the
pilgrimage to Poland. In preparation, we encourage you to pray
the Divine Mercy Novena of Chaplets beginning on Good Fri-
day. The novena can be found in Sr. Faustina's Diary or online
at:
https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/novena.htm
This would be a good time to invite a friend to join us!
PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND AND SCOTLAND
- September 25 to October 8, 2016 -
With Fr. Bryan Sabourin (CC); includes return air fare from Ottawa,
coach, tour guide, 4 star hotels and breakfasts throughout, all at-
tractions, daily Mass, numerous holy places as well as the most
popular scenic and cultural landmarks.
More than 60% booked. $4,449. Register in April and save.
Details on the Companions of the Cross website or
contact Frank Barrett at [email protected] or by
phone at 613-424-1724.
DIOCESAN WEEK FOR LIFE/NATIONAL WEEK FOR LIFE AND FAMI-LY: Pro-Life Sunday, May 8 - Saturday, May 14. AGM: Thurs., April 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Centre. Guest speaker: Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director/International Chair of Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. Pro-Life Sunday resources for Reps will be available at the AGM. Every-one welcome! Info: Deborah La Riccia (613-820-3580); ([email protected]).
TURNING USELESS INTO USEFUL: The St. Vincent de Paul Stores are a source of hope for many people, both those living in dire poverty as well as those living on a very frugal budget. Clothes and furniture that are sur-plus to your needs will receive a second life with the very many who rely on the St. Vincent de Paul Society. To schedule a pick-up of donated items please call (613-722-7166).
ST. MICHAEL’S CHOIR SCHOOL 2016 SPRING TOUR: The choirs of St. Michael's Choir School together with the Schola Cantorum of Notre Dame Cathedral will be singing at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica on Sun., April 10. The choirs will sing at the Noon Mass, followed by a free will offering concert at 2:30 p.m. Info: (613-241-7496).
FRIENDS OF MADONNA HOUSE: An evening with Fr. Bob Wild of Ma-donna House discussing the status of Catherine's Cause for Canoniza-tion. Sun., April 17, 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 1153 Wellington. Free-will offering; bring snacks, desserts or beverages for social. Contact Per or Carole Talgoy (613-260-9066); ([email protected]).
ASSISTANT TO PARISH SECRETARY: Assumption Parish is looking for an assistant to the parish secretary to start ASAP. This position is part-time: four hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Training will be provided. The candidate must be familiar with computers and able to assist and/or replace the secretary when necessary. Please email your resume to [email protected]. Info: Fr. Pedro Arana or the parish office (613-746-8503).
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: For Blessed Sacrament Parish. Regular part time position (24 hours/week). Duties include general parish office admin-istration, correspondence, parish bulletin, sacramental correspondence, etc. Requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Office, general ad-ministration proficiency, a valid Ontario driver’s license, a clear Canadian criminal records check or willingness to obtain. Send C.V. with 3 written references to [email protected] - attention Fr. Galen Bank, no later than April 17. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only can-didates selected for an interview will be contacted. Details: (http://www.catholicottawa.ca).
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS OF THANKSGIVING: Notre Dame Cathedral, Sun., May 1, 2:30 p.m. For couples celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 + years of marriage in 2016. Families & friends are most welcome. Registration details now available in parishes. Deadline to register: Wed., April 20.
MERCY KILLING? An invitation to St. John the Apostle Parish Hall, 2340 Baseline Rd. to hear Louise Harbour, Executive Director of Action Life, speak on the critical life issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Wed., Apr. 13, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free. Info. & registration: Deborah (613-820-3580).
SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD OF PRIESTS APOSTOLATE INFO SES-SION: At Villa Marconi Library, 1026 Baseline Rd. on Wed., April 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. All women are invited to attend. ‘Learn more about interceding for our beloved priests.’ Info: Maria Pirrone (613-225-6067) or Maria Nicastro (613-875-6279); (www.spiritualmotherhoodofpriests.ca).
MARYVALE ACADEMY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2016-2017: 'Making Disciples of Christ' through academic excellence and spiritual growth. JK through Grade 8. SCHOOL-DAY OPEN HOUSES: Every Thursday in April. Info: (613-321-2186); (www.maryvaleacademy.ca).
ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE PARISH 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DIN-NER: Semi-formal attire. Saturday, April 23, cocktails at 6:30 p.m.; din-ner at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $50 per ticket with a donation receipt of $20. Tick-ets now available for sale. Info: contact Pearl Beausoleil (613-820-1117); ([email protected]).
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA & LOURDES: Hosted by Fr. Virgil Amirtha-kumar, St. Isidore Parish, Kanata. A 10 day pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France with visits to Lourdes and Fatima planned for Oct. 2-11. Info/register interest: parish office (613-592-1961 ext. 7). Collette Travel presentation on March 31, 7:00 p.m. in the church fireside room.
Stewardship Report for March
Offerings Budgeted Surplus / Shortfall
Mar-06 $ 9,793 $ 8,850 $ 943
Mar-13 $ 6,416 $ 8,850 - $ 2,434
Mar-20 $ 7,429 $ 8,850 - $ 1,421
Mar-27 $12,122 $ 8,850 $ 3,272
March Totals: $ 35,759 $ 35,400 $ 359
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
$119
$0K $115K $230K $345K $460K
Offerings to End of March Compared to 2016 Budgeted Offerings
Contributions from Jan1 to Mar31= $ 119,013
Surplus as of Mar31
= $ 4,013
March
June
Sept
Jan
May
July
Aug
Oct
Nov
April
K
Feb
READINGS FOR THE
WEEK OF APRIL 4 – 10
INCENSE
Please be aware that incense will be used during the following Masses this month:
Fri, April 6
Tues, April 7
April 3, 2016
Dear Friends,
As of March 31 (the day I’m writing this column) the Canadian government will close the Office of Religious Freedom.
This comes after an attack on Easter Sunday in Pakistan that targeted Christians. Both of these events could be called
‘signs of the times.’ We may have seen this expression before. It is from Vatican II: the document called The Church in
the Modern World (or Gaudium et Spes). It may be worth seeing this brief phrase in its context:
“[T]he Church has always had the duty of scrutinizing the signs of the times and of interpreting them in the light of the
Gospel. Thus, in language intelligible to each generation, she can respond to the perennial questions which men ask
about this present life and the life to come, and about the relationship of the one to the other. We must therefore recog-
nize and understand the world in which we live, its explanations, its longings, and its often dramatic characteris-
tics.” (No. 4)
As we focus more and more on our mission as a parish, one of the skills we must grow in is interpreting the signs of the
times in light of the Gospel. The Church is encouraging us not to hide from what is happening around us but to under-
stand it. In our part of the world, there is a growing secularism that is, at times, hostile to religious belief. This is cou-
pled with the growth of religious violence, a violence that often targets Christians as it did in Pakistan on Easter Sun-
day. The seeming contradiction of these two trends is probably what The Church in the Modern World was referring to
as the ‘dramatic characteristics’ of the world in which we live. We are to do our best to understand the ‘explanations’
and ‘longings’ of our world. Most certainly we will need the Holy Spirit’s help.
Also, because we have a mission to the world, our prayer and discernment must lead us to be ready to respond to the
‘perennial questions’ of the people around us about both “this present life and the life to come.”
Easter is the mystery that shatters darkness and destroys death. We are called to live every day in the light of Easter
morning. Our Easter faith makes us apostles of hope to a world that is more and more desperate. In the power of the
Holy Spirit we can meet the challenges of our times.
Christ is risen!
Fr. Sean
BAPTISMS
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 4 – 10
Monday 9:00 AM For: By:
Tuesday 9:00 AM For: By:
Wed 9:00 AM For: By:
Wed 12:15 PM For: For the repose of the souls of the deceased family members of L.H. Bissonnet
By: Michelle Barrett
Thursday 9:00 AM For: By:
Friday 9:00 AM For: By:
Friday 12:15 PM For: By:
Saturday 9:00 AM For: For the personal intentions of Andy Pocrnić
By: Andy Pocrnić
Saturday 5:00 PM For: The parishioners of St. Mary's By:
Sunday 9:00 AM For: The repose of soul of Lucille Regimbal By: Odette & Dcn Chuck
Sunday 11:00 AM For: Doreen Timinski By: Charles & Christine Labrosse
Mon Isaiah 7.10-14; 8.10d Psalm40 Hebrews 10.4-10 Luke 1.26-38
Tues Acts 4.32-37 Psalm93 John 3.7b-15
Wed Acts 5.17-26 Psalm34 John 3.16-21
Thurs Acts 5.27-33 Psalm34 John 3.31-36
Fri Acts 5.34-42 Psalm27 John 6.1-15
Sat Acts 6.1-7 Psalm33 John 6.16-21
Sun Acts 5.28-32, 40b-41 Psalm30 Revelation 5.11-14 John 21.1-19