WELCOME TO

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 22, 2019

HOLY NAME OF MARY ALMONTE Pastor: Rev. Paul J Gaudet pastor@hnomalmonte.ca Secretary: Susan Martin office@hnomalmonte.ca 134 Bridge Street, Almonte ON K0A 1A0 613-256-1034 Office Hours: Tues, Wed & Thurs 9:00am – 3:00pm ST. DECLAN’S MISSION PARISH 791 French Line Road, Brightside, ON Masses as Announced.

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS

and SACRAMENTS Sunday Masses (Sat) 4:30pm (Sun) 9:00am and 10:30am Weekday Masses Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00am Confessions Wed., Thurs. & Fri. from 8:30am – 8:50am Saturday from 3:30pm - 4:00pm Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction Immediately following Weekday Masses. Rosary Before Mass on Fridays at 8:25am.

Baptisms Please call the Parish office three months in advance for details. Marriage Please contact the office one year in advance.

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PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK

Finance Meeting – Tue. Sept. 24th 7:00pm

Choir Practice – Wed. Sept. 25th at 7:30pm in the Choir Loft

(All meetings held in the Vestry) unless otherwise stated)

STEP BY STEP Some tasks are just too big to face all at once. Major projects like moving to another city, renovating your home, starting a totally new career can make us feel overwhelmed with all there is to be done. When we stare down that long road of detail after detail we’re sure it’ll never be finished. If our eyes stay focused on that daunting picture for too long we’ll succumb to despair and quit before we’re even started. How may dreams have we decided are impossible without even trying? Living a truly committed, spirit filled Christian life can feel a bit like that. How can we be sure not to stumble on the way? But what we forget is it’s not about the big picture. Jesus wants us to be faithful in the small things first. Those little do-able daily challenges. As Jesus teaches us in today’s gospel, when a servant is faithful in small things, they will be faithful in the greater things too. To prove ourselves ready for bigger tasks, we must choose God’s way instead of the world’s, in all the little decisions we make. Each small step of faith taking us closer to Him, closer to the true and trusted servant He knows we can be.

UPDATE ON THE AMALGAMATION OF ALEXANDRIA-CORNWALL AND OTTAWA

Within the next month, the Archdiocese of Ottawa and the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall will petition the Vatican to formalize the amalgamation of our two dioceses. The petition proposes that the two entities become one archdiocese and that the name of the new archdiocese be the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. As new developments occur we will provide you with updates. In the meantime, we ask all the faithful to continue to pray for spiritual guidance as the two dioceses work through this process.

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Elizabeth Caldwell, Ron McLaren, Christina Graham, Jesse Charney, Paul Duford, Colton

Somerville, Aiden Verk, Mike King, Jean Byrne, Amelia Devries, Mike Omilon, Robbie Fassbender,

Josie Horton, John Kordos, Betty McAuliffe, Faye Dowdall, Christian Cameron, Carolyn

Watson-Della Foresta, Lilly McComb, Nathan Godin, Tommy Cavanagh, Maureen Gareau,

Marie Seaman and Sandy O’Hara. “May God Restore You To Good Health”

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sat. Sept. 21 4:30pm Deceased Members of the O’Connell & Galvin Families by Margaret O’Connell Sun. Sept. 22 9:00am Shawn Horton by Sharon Savard 10:30am For the intentions of the Parishioners WEEKDAY MASSES Wed. Sept. 25 10:00am HOLY NAME OF MARY SCHOOL MASS (In the Church) For the intentions of the Students & Staff as they begin a new School Year Thu. Sept. 26 9:00am For the intentions of a Special Friend by Terry Emery 10:30am ALMONTE COUNTRY HAVEN MASS For the intentions of the Residents Fri. Sept. 27 9:00am Ken Martin by Lorraine Martin 11:00am FAIRVIEW MANOR MASS For the intentions of the Residents TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sat. Sept. 28 4:30pm Connor Engleberts by Dorothy Finner Sun. Sept. 29 9:00am Urbin & Marguerite Haughian by Terry Emery 10:30am For the intentions of the Parishioners

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If any names can be removed from the ‘PRAY FOR THE SICK’ list above, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.

SOCKS & UNDERGARMENTS Warm someone’s feet and heart by donating a pair of men’s or ladies’ socks or underwear for the needy of Lanark county this Fall. Boxes are provided at the entrances of the church for your donations during the month of September. Thank you!

Schedule of Liturgies September 21 - 29, 2019

WELCOME INTO OUR PARISH THE NEWLY BAPTIZED… Wesley Kane son of Adam Kane & Leigha Stewart

Vivien Smith daughter of Robert Smith & Amanda Boniface Thomas Smith son of Robert Smith & Amanda Boniface

Daemyn Young son of Cameron Young & Brianne Lucier Scarlett Young daughter of Cameron Young & Brianne Lucier

THANK YOU!!! A special thank you to Jim & Phyllis Moore for their generous donation towards the restoration of our Stations of the Cross. As you can see, thanks also to the Legris family who did the restoration, they now look beautiful again. Anyone wishing to make a donation it will be greatly appreciated.

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476 Ottawa Street, R.R.#4 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

613-256-3732

154 Bridge St. Box 749 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Tel: 613-256-3044 ext. 302 Fax: 613-256-0536

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Swarbrick Law BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS

ELIZABETH SWARBRICK

Collaborative Lawyer Mediator Wills & Family Mediation

83 Little Bridge St., Almonte 613-256-9811

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Dr. Chris Hashimoto Chiropractor

Relief from joint and muscle pain

613-256-5678

SALE & SERVICE 14 Industrial Drive

Almonte, ON RYAN HEMSLEY 613-256-4744

Holy Name of Mary Parishioners… since 1973

Tel: 613-256-3313 website: www.crgamble.com

Representing Kinkaid & Loney Monuments

Reg & Josh Gamble Directors

CWL Bazaar - Oct. 26, 2019 We continue to collect for our Bazaar on Saturday, October 26th and greatly appreciate those items already donated. Purses and scarves: JoAnne Boissoneault 256-4939. There is a box at the back of the Church. If you have a bag or some scarves you were intending to donate, please can you place them in the box provided as soon as possible. Thank you from JoAnne. Jewellery: Gerda Franssen 257-7155. There is a box at the back of the Church on top of the small cupboard in the corner. Spin & Win: Therese Emery 257-2919. Unisex items for adults/children. Our appreciation for items already donated. We hope to receive a few more. Baking: Nancy Timmons 256-1441. Any baking, gluten free, diabetic and preserves. Linens/Home decor: Cathy Hudson 257-8660. This year the Linen table is also collecting home and seasonal decor. Books: If you are doing a book sort out, please save some for our Book table and bring them to the Civitan Hall on the morning of the Bazaar. For further information call Gay Wood 256-4554 Crafts: Anne Ryan 256-3460

Your support is invaluable. Gay Wood, Bazaar Convenor (256-4554)

CWL RAFFLE TICKETS Once again, the CWL is selling Raffle Tickets, the draw for cash prizes to take place Sat. Oct 26th at the Annual Tea and Bazaar. If you would be willing to sell tickets to your family and friends, and/or to sell tickets at Patrice Grocery Store Sept. 26-28, Oct. 17-19, please call Ruth DuBois (256 7030) or Phyllis Moore (256 5375). Thank you for your anticipated support.

CATHOLICISM – Exploring our Faith with Bishop Barron: View and discuss some episodes of Bishop Robert Barron’s acclaimed series, Catholicism, on Thursdays in October. The series explores our faith, illuminated by its spiritual and artistic treasures. Fr. Lindsay Harrison will host the evenings. Light refreshments. All are welcome. St. John the Apostle Parish Hall, 2340 Baseline Rd., Thurs., Oct. 3rd, 7:00 pm. Info: parish office 613-829-1760.

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Almonte Ace Country & Garden 5736 County Rd. 29

Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 613.256.1633

mark@almontecountrydepot.ca

Almonte Winery

Joan & Michael

Neville 613-256-6100

We invite Catholic men to join us.

Help us serve our Parish and Community.

Contact: Mike Lalonde at 613-899-9925 or e-mail us at knightsofcolumbus5153@gmail.com

ALMONTE CAR WASH 3 Self-serve Bays

Pressure Wash & Vacuum

130 High St., Almonte Phone: 256-6708

Kevin Cooney 880-1463 Jennifer Cooney 880-1462

PILON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL LTD. André & Gina Pilon and Staff

TRUST UNDERSTANDING INTEGRITY 613-623-5194

Your Independent Grocer

YOUR STORE FOR LOW PRICES Tel: 256-2080

MEMBERS OF HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH CENTRE BUILDING COMMITTEE Name E-mail Phone

Phil Wood – Chairperson philwood@gmail.com 613-256-4554 Ron Giles ron.giles613@yahoo.ca 613-256-1754 Christina Humber chumber@fwdconsulting.com N/A Millie Maloney millie.maloney@gmail.com N/A James Mikulasik james.v.mik@gmail.com N/A Jim Moore jamesm1305@gmail.com 613-256-5375

If you have questions about the Parish Centre please contact Fr. Paul at pastor@hnomalmonte.ca or 613-256-1034 or you are welcome to contact a member of the Building Committee listed above.

Knights of Columbus Dr. J.F. Dunn Council 5153 Dr. J.F. Dunn Council 5153

Property Mainteance

742 Blackrock Lane, Clayton, ON, K0A 1A0

Sunday Morning Smile During a children’s sermon, the Children’s Liturgy leader asked the kids, "What is gray, has a bushy tail, and gathers nuts in the fall?" A little five-year-old fellow raised his hand. "I know the answer should be Jesus," he began, "but... it sounds like a squirrel to me."

WELCOME TEAM: Our Holy Name of Mary Welcome Team would like to welcome you to our Parish Family. If you are NEW to the Parish or know of someone who is recently new to our parish, please call the Parish Office at 256-1034. If you require a box of collection envelopes contact the Parish Office or to sign up for on-line giving visit our website at hnomalmonte.ca.

THE EPICLESIS Following an introductory passage, the priest places his hands over the gifts and invokes the Holy Spirit, that by his power the gifts presented and offered will be consecrated and become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ for the salvation of all who partake in Holy Communion. During the epiclesis in Eucharistic Prayer II, the people hear the word “dewfall.” This word is found in the Old Testament. In Hosea (14.5-6) God promises to be like dew for the sake of Israel, bringing forth new life. In the Psalms, dew is a symbol of God’s blessing descending upon the Israelites. A prophecy from Isaiah (45.8) refers to the coming of the Messiah as a dewfall on the earth, since the Messiah will bring salvation and justice to a morally parched earth. The epiclesis, or invocation of the Holy Spirit, concludes with the priest making a sign of the cross over the gifts.