2nd sunday of advent december 8, 2019...sacramental preparation sr. melinda...
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MASS TIMES 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 contact Sr. Anna at 613-728-9811 x883 or [email protected]
MARRIAGE Nine months notice required. Please call the office at 613-728-9811 x880.
FUNERAL Please call the office at 613-728-9811 x880.
ADORATION CHAPEL Monday to Friday 6:00am to 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 10:00pm Located in the church basement.
CHURCH OPEN FOR PRAYER Mon to Sat 8:15am to 10:00am Wednesday & Friday 8:15am to 1:00pm
LIBRARY HOURS Saturday 4:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday 10:15am to 1:30pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30am to 4:00pm Wednesday 9:30am to 4:00pm Thursday 9:30am to 4:00pm Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm Closed 12.00pm to 1:00pm
PASTORAL STAFF
Fr. Mark Goring, CC
Pastor
Fr Ken Lao, CC
Associate Pastor
Dcn Charles Fink [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Sr. Anna Chan, SC Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries
[email protected] x883
Danica O’Neill Office Manager [email protected] x880
Fred Wazen Building Maintenance Operator
[email protected] x881
Cesar Fierro Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected] x882
Veronique Fohr Bookkeeper [email protected] x719
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chris Currie, Chair Pastoral Council
[email protected] 613-720-1724
Natalia Lacar Vice-Chairperson
Jackie O'Donnell Secretary
Pascale Defrahan Chair Pastoral Planning Committee
Jonathan Rogers Chair Governance Committee
Doug Pruner Parish Representative
FINANCE COUNCIL
Frank Barrett, Chair Finance Council [email protected]
Patrono Rodrigues
Joe Farah
OUR MISSION
To worship God, proclaim the gospel of Jesus
Christ, lead others into relationship with him,
and grow together as his disciples.
PARISH MINISTRIES ADORATION CHAPEL Agnes Ndzie 613-728-9811 x702 [email protected]
ALPHA EXPERIENCE Rob & Lynne Brooks
613-728-9811 x701 [email protected]
ALTAR SERVERS Zachary Timinski
613-728-9811 x704 [email protected]
BAYSWATER AND YOUNG Danica O’Neill 613-728-9811 x710 [email protected]
BUILDING COMMITTEE Chris Smith 613-728-9811X708 [email protected]
CHILDREN’S LITURGY Jolene Scherr
613-839-9387 [email protected]
CHOIRS Warren Scherr
613-728-9811 x706 [email protected]
COFFEE MINISTRY Anna Mallaci
613-986-2119
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Jordan Furlong [email protected]
GREETING MINISTRY Mary Lou Currie
613-728-9811 x713 [email protected]
HEART OF MERCY Debbie Duval
613-728-9811 x714 [email protected]
HOSPITALITY/KITCHEN Catherine Sullivan
613-798-5575
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Gary Mellor
613-526-1063
LECTORS Jacquie Farah
LIBRARY Cecilia Ho
613-728-9811 x707 [email protected]
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Véronique & Howard Fohr
613-523-5188
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Anne Belanger
819-684-5310
NEW LIFE RETREAT Odette Regimbal
613-224-5723
NIGHT OF WORSHIP & MINISTRY Natalia Lacar 613-728-9811 x720 [email protected]
PASTORAL CARE TBD
PERSONAL PRAYER MINISTRY Michael Sarich
819.351.9225
PRO LIFE Helena Szakowski
613-728-9811 x728 [email protected]
RCIA Dan & Annie Gutoskie
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Sr. Melinda
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES Jeff & Linda Schultz
819-647-3665 [email protected]
SACRISTANS Michael Crane
613-834-5031 [email protected]
SPIRITUAL GIFTS Sr. Penelope Nguyen 613-728-9811 x734 [email protected]
UNBOUND TBD
USHERS Vania Louangrath
WEDDINGS Chris & Anne-Marie Smith 613-728-9811 x739 [email protected]
WELCOME MINISTRY Jeff Schultz; Andre Pion
819-647-3665 [email protected]
100 Young Street, Ottawa Ontario, K1Y 3P7
Phone: 613-728-9811 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stmarysottawa.ca
2nd Sunday of Advent December 8, 2019
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
We’re happy you came to worship with us
today. Please make yourselves known to one of
our friendly greeters, and come join us in the
hall downstairs for coffee and fellowship after
Mass.
St. Mary’s Parish December 8, 2019
EVERY FRIDAY | 7-9:30 PM | PARISH HALL
Games | Talks | Music | Friends | Snacks | Movie Nights
Junior group: grades 6-8 | Senior group: grades 9-12
For more info, contact Cesar at 613-728-9811 x882
or at [email protected].
Our brothers and sisters who are sick ...especially Joan
Megill, Vanessa Modeste-Doherty, Denise Beauchamp,
Gertrude Geeves, Larry Wilson, Carl Phyllis and Bruce O’Neill,
...and our brothers and sisters who have died… especially
Deacon Ray Wagner, Gerald Regan, uncle of Sheilagh Hagar
and Kenneth Glofcheskie, husband of Mary O’Connor.
The last bulletin will be Sunday, December 22nd. Ensure you
sign up to Flocknote to receive our weekly newsletter (in place of
the bulletin). You’ll also have the option to receive info from
other parish ministries. There WILL be a print version of our
newsletter. However, only a few copies will be made. Please
leave the printed version for those who genuinely have no
computer or email access.
Please pick up a copy of the new parish contact info sheet. It
contains all the information that you find on the front page of the
bulletin. Take a copy and pin it to your fridge, put it by your
phone or computer, etc. Neither the digital or printed newsletter
will contain this information, so ensure you take a copy if you
need one. This info can also be found on the parish website.
Check out the stories of hope section of our parish website and
read two powerful testimonies of ways God has moved in the
hearts and lives of people through our parish! https://
stmarysottawa.ca/category/stories-of-hope/
The parish office hours for the month of December are:
Wed., Dec 11—Fri. Dec. 13 | 9:30 am—4 pm
Tues., Dec. 17 | 1—4 pm
Wed., Dec. 18 | 9:30 am—4 pm
The parish office will be closed for Christmas from Thursday,
December 18—Thursday, January 2. Normal hours should
resume Tuesday, January 7, 2020. We apologize for the
inconvenience.
The Unity prayer group is looking for prayerful parishioners who
are willing to meet for monthly prayers for global Christian unity.
Please call Nick & Pam Lusito for more details at 613-807-2467.
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Knights Korner
The Knights of Columbus will be running the “Shed the Winter
Blues” dinner & dance on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in the
parish hall. Tickets will be available shortly through the Knights
and after the Sunday masses from December 22—January 11.
Come join us for an evening of great food, unbelievable dancing
and even greater fellowship! Cash bar & lots of door prizes.
Tickets will be sold for $50/person.
Wear a Christmas Button! The Knights will be distributing them
at the Sunday Masses in Advent. Take one and consider giving
a free will offering to cover costs. Any extra funds will go to our
charity projects.
Check out our ticket booth in the hall to see the 200 amazing
prizes available and the charities supported by this Knights of
Columbus charities lottery. Tickets are only $5.
Our council has purchased 24 beautiful winter coats for children
ages 5—12 years. We will distribute them to needy families and/
or schools or groups. If your family or a family you know could
benefit in this way, call Gary Mellor at 613-526-1063.
Bayswater & Young is St. Mary’s Young Adult group, open to
anyone in their 20s & 30s. We meet for brunch every Sunday at
1 pm, and have events on the 1st Saturday of the month. For
more info, email [email protected] or
check us out on Facebook.
Brunch this week:
Potluck—Waffles | 102 Bayswater Ave
One in the Spirit is a group for singles 35+ gathering for faith,
fellowship, and spiritual growth. Please join us in our welcoming
home at 93 Young Street (across from St. Mary’s Parish) on
Sunday, December 8 at 1:30 pm.
2020 Sunday Contribution Envelopes are available for pick up at
the back of the church.
In January, please use the Initial Offering Envelope to update
your information. Include your address, phone number & email.
This ensures that information on your tax receipt is correct.
If you are new to the envelope system, help yourself to an
unlabeled box. Be sure to fill in your information on the Initial
Offering Envelope so we associate you with this number.
If you have any concerns, please contact Danica at the parish
office at [email protected] or at 613-728-9811, x880.
Thank you to all who participated in the Fall 2019 international
40 Days for Life Campaign or prayer, fasting and public prayer
vigil for an end to abortion. This campaign resulted in 738 known
lives saved, and 5 abortion workers left the industry. Praise God!
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Mon 9:00 AM The repose of the soul of Joan Garbo By: Garbo Family
Tue 9:00 AM The repose of the soul of Clarence Langabeer By Linda Cobb
Wed 9:00 AM The repose of the soul of Angela Clarke By:
Wed 12:15 PM The repose of the soul of Molly Pinto By: Ben & Maria Lobo
Thurs 9:00 AM Keith Doherty, for his birthday By Helen O’Connor
Fri 9:00 AM The repose of the soul of Gisele Poulin-Scallon By
Fri 12:15 PM The repose of the soul of Marjorie Riopelle’s par-ents, grandparents and ancestors
By
Sat 9:00 AM The repose of the soul of Steven Scherr By Ron & Carol St. Louis
Sat 5:00 PM The parishioners of St. Mary’s By ProPopulo
Sun 9:00 AM The repose of the soul of Denis Clairmont By Joy Wolfenden
Sun 11:00 AM The repose of the soul of Kevin Canough By: The Farah Family
Mon Genesis 3. 9-15, 20
Ephesians 1. 3-6, 11-12
Luke 1. 26-38
Tue Isaiah 40. 1-11
Matthew 18. 12-14
Wed Isaiah 40. 25-31
Matthew 11. 28-30
Thu Zechariah 2. 10-13
Luke 1. 39-47
Fri Isaiah 48. 17-19
Matthew 11. 16-19
Sat Sirach 48. 1-4, 9-11
Matthew 17. 10-13
Sun Isaiah 35. 1-6a, 10
James 5. 7-10
Matthew 11. 2-11
Annual Christmas Concert: An invitation from Archbishop Prendergast to the Annual Christmas Concert at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica on Sun., Dec. 15, 2:30pm and the reception afterwards in the parish hall. Free admission. All are welcome. Info: 613-738-5025 ext. 238.
Rorate Mass: A traditional Advent devotion in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sung Mass and traditional chants, polyphony and hymns, offered by candlelight just before dawn: the interplay of light and darkness speak to the meaning of the season, and the coming of the One Who illumines the world. Followed by a potluck breakfast (please bring something to share). St. Alber-tus Parish, 416 Parkdale, Sat., Dec. 14, 7:00am. Info: [email protected].
Service of Advent Lessons & Carols: Originating in the Anglican tradition, it intersperses Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah with seasonal hymns and polyphonic offerings by the students of St. George's School, Chesterton Academy and the Coram Deo Choir of St. George’s. Followed by a potluck dessert social (please bring something to share). St. George's Church, 415 Piccadilly Ave., N., Dec. 15, 6:30pm. Info: [email protected].
Outreach to the Poor: Free lunch and clothes for the poor on the 3rd Friday of the month at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary parish, 20 Grant St. Info: [email protected].
Monthly Pro-life Mass: To pray for the establishment of a Pro-life Center in Ottawa. At Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 320 Olmstead Ave.,Vanier, Sat., Dec. 14, 10:00am. Hosted by pro-life doctors. Info: 613-831-2515; [email protected].
Holy Cross Family Christmas Concert: Featuring, Marc Coderre, Lindsay Delisle, Sophia Auger, Michael Trolly and Armando Prini. No charge, free will offering for St. Vincent de Paul and Elimu, Resource Centre. Children are welcome. Holy Cross Parish, 685 Walkley Road, Dec. 15, 1:30 - 3:00pm. Info: [email protected].
St. Patrick’s Home is Recruiting Volunteers: As meal assistants, Mass escorts, pastoral volunteers, program escorts, games assistants and friendly visitors. Info: Kathy Thompson, Manager of Recreation & Volunteers 613-731-0094 x235.
Chorus Ecclesiae Christmas Concert: Dominican Convent, 96 Empress Ave. Sun., Dec. 8, 3:00pm & 8:00pm. Contemplative Gregorian chants sung by Chorus Ecclesiae, and carols for everyone to join in singing, led by Law-rence Harris. Free admission. Hosted by Canadian Symposium on Music in Liturgy. Info: [email protected].
OFFICE MANAGER
St. Mary’s Parish is seeking a talented Catholic professional to fill
the position of Office Manager. The Office Manager is a support
staff position, responsible for overseeing the general operating
activities that lead to a well-functioning office. The position is
responsible for managing the temporal affairs of the parish
(including administrative, financial, IT and supportive communica-
tions), working with parish members and staff to achieve mission
objectives of the parish.
Do you feel passionate and committed to the mission of St. Mary’s
Parish? Do you feel the call to serve, utilize your spiritual gifts, and
glorify God through service to building His church, this community
and to contribute to the mission of our parish? If you said yes to
any of these, please consider applying for this position. Give God
permission to work through you to further His mighty works.
The position is a full-time work schedule and requires a committed
Catholic willing to bring best practices to office administration and
financial management, attention to detail, support to volunteer
activities, and an innovative perspective to serve the mission of the
Parish. If you are looking to put your gifts at the service of the
Church, this may be the perfect place for you to practice them.
Please send resume to [email protected] by
December 13, 2018.