2nd sunday of advent december 8, 2019...sacramental preparation sr. melinda...

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 baptism@stmarysottawa.ca

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 deaconcfink@gmail.com

PARISH STAFF

Sr. Anna Chan, SC Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries

sr.anna.chan@stmarysottawa.ca x883

Danica O’Neill Office Manager office@stmarysottawa.ca x880

Fred Wazen Building Maintenance Operator

maintenance@stmarysottawa.ca x881

Cesar Fierro Coordinator of Youth Ministry youth@stmarysottawa.ca x882

Veronique Fohr Bookkeeper bookkeeper@stmarysottawa.ca x719

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chris Currie, Chair Pastoral Council

pastoral.council@stmarysottawa.ca 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 finance.council@stmarysottawa.ca

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 adoration.chapel@stmarysottawa.ca

ALPHA EXPERIENCE Rob & Lynne Brooks

613-728-9811 x701 alpha@stmarysottawa.ca

ALTAR SERVERS Zachary Timinski

613-728-9811 x704 altar.servers@stmarysottawa.ca

BAYSWATER AND YOUNG Danica O’Neill 613-728-9811 x710 bayswater.and.young@stmarysottawa.ca

BUILDING COMMITTEE Chris Smith 613-728-9811X708 building.committee@stmarysottawa.ca

CHILDREN’S LITURGY Jolene Scherr

613-839-9387 childrens.liturgy@stmarysottawa.ca

CHOIRS Warren Scherr

613-728-9811 x706 music@stmarysottawa.ca

COFFEE MINISTRY Anna Mallaci

613-986-2119

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Jordan Furlong communications@stmarysottawa.ca

GREETING MINISTRY Mary Lou Currie

613-728-9811 x713 greeting.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca

HEART OF MERCY Debbie Duval

613-728-9811 x714 heart.of.mercy@stmarysottawa.ca

HOSPITALITY/KITCHEN Catherine Sullivan

613-798-5575

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Gary Mellor

613-526-1063

LECTORS Jacquie Farah

lectors@stmarysottawa.ca

LIBRARY Cecilia Ho

613-728-9811 x707 library@stmarysottawa.ca

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 night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca

PASTORAL CARE TBD

PERSONAL PRAYER MINISTRY Michael Sarich

819.351.9225

PRO LIFE Helena Szakowski

613-728-9811 x728 pro.life@stmarysottawa.ca

RCIA Dan & Annie Gutoskie

rcia@stmarysottawa.ca

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Sr. Melinda

first.communion@stmarysottawa.ca

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES Jeff & Linda Schultz

819-647-3665 jefflinda@schultzapiaries.com

SACRISTANS Michael Crane

613-834-5031 sacristans@stmarysottawa.ca

SPIRITUAL GIFTS Sr. Penelope Nguyen 613-728-9811 x734 spiritual.gifts@stmarysottawa.ca

UNBOUND TBD

unbound@stmarysottawa.ca

USHERS Vania Louangrath

ushers.ministry@atmarysottawa.ca

WEDDINGS Chris & Anne-Marie Smith 613-728-9811 x739 weddings@stmarysottawa.ca

WELCOME MINISTRY Jeff Schultz; Andre Pion

819-647-3665 jefflinda@schultzapiaries.com

andrepion0150@gmail.com

100 Young Street, Ottawa Ontario, K1Y 3P7

Phone: 613-728-9811 Email: office@stmarysottawa.ca 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 youth@stmarysottawa.ca.

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.

www.facebook.com/stmarys.parish.5/ www.stmarysottawa.ca

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 bayswater.and.young@stmarysottawa.ca 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 office@stmarysottawa.ca 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!

www.facebook.com/stmarys.parish.5/ www.stmarysottawa.ca

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: co-ramdeo@saintgeorges.ca.

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: co-ramdeo@saintgeorges.ca.

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: oldbatmarie@gmail.com.

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; wandawoj@rogers.com.

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: armando.prini@gmail.com.

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: Choirclass@hotmail.com.

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 finance.council@stmarysottawa.ca by

December 13, 2018.