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What is impossible for mortals is possible for God.
Luke 18: 27
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
27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 2, 2016
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 call the Sr. Anna at 613-728-9811 x883.
MARRIAGE Nine months notice required. Please call the office at 613-728-9811 x880.
ADORATION CHAPEL Monday to Friday 6:00am to 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 10:00pm Located in the church basement.
CHURCH OPEN FOR PRAYER Mon Tues Thurs Sat 8:15am to 10:00am Wed Fri 8:15am to 1:00pm
LIBRARY HOURS Saturday 4:00pm to 7:00pm 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 noon hour - 12.00 to 1.00pm
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Sean Wenger, CC Pastor
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 Maintenance Supervisor 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 ALPHA EXPERIENCE Rob & Lynne Brooks 613-728-9811 x701 [email protected]
ALTAR SERVERS Zachary Timinski 613-728-9811 x704 [email protected]
CHOIRS Warren Scherr 613-728-9811 x706 [email protected]
COFFEE MINISTRY Anna Mallaci 613-237-5411
HEART OF MERCY Debbie Duval 613-728-9811 x714 [email protected]
HOSPITALITY/KITCHEN Catherine Sullivan 613-798-5575
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Dave Watson 613-729-7734
LIBRARY Cecilia Ho 613-728-9811 x707 [email protected] https://www.librarything.com/catalog/StMaryParishOttawa
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 McCarthy 613-729-7734
PRAYER CONNECTION John Brooks
PRO LIFE Helena Szakowski 613-728-9811 x728 [email protected]
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Sr. Anna Chan 613-728-9811 x883 [email protected]
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES Jeff Schultz 819-647-3665
SPIRITUAL GIFTS Tracey McAskill 613-297-8222
WEDDINGS Chris & Anne-Marie Smith 613-728-9811 x739 [email protected]
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Ruth Barrett 613-728-9811 x741 [email protected]
YOUTH GROUPS Amanda Johnson Imago Dei Gr 6-8 Aqua Vitae Gr 9-12 613-728-9811x882 [email protected]
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS !
See one of our friendly greeters/welcomers and let us connect with you personally. Stay tuned for the
next Pastors’ Welcome get together in November.
OUR MISSION
To worship God,
proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ,
lead others into relationship with him,
and grow together as his disciples.
ST MARY’S HOLY DOOR FAMILY PILGRIMAGE
- 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM, SAT OCT 8 -
The Holy Doors
Pope Francis announced an opportunity for the faithful to obtain a
plenary indulgence during the Year of Mercy – December 8, 2015
to November 20, 2016 – by passing through a designated Holy
Door and fulfilling the usual conditions:
having an interior disposition of detachment from sin,
receiving sacramental Confession,
receiving Holy Eucharist,
praying for the intentions of the Holy Father.
Our Response
As the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy is drawing to a close,
St Mary’s is organizing a family pilgrimage to the Holy Door at
Notre Dame Cathedral on Saturday, October 8, 2016. What a
wonderful opportunity to pilgrimage together, with everyone in our
families, regardless of age, and with our fellow parishioners.
(Great opportunity for small Christian Communities to come
together.)
So far, the plan involves a bus, entrance through the Holy Door,
time of prayer and reflection and a picnic lunch in Major’s Hill
Park.
But we need to know how many people will attend. So we are
casting the net and asking you to consider attending and to watch
the Bulletin for more information.
Are You In?
Everyone is welcome to pass through Notre Dame Basilica’s Holy
Door!
St Mary’s is planning to provide:
transportation (bus leaves at 9:30)
activities
fellowship
picnic lunch (plse pack a lunch, light snacks will be provided)
Please RSVP before Oct. 1st to Penny by phone: 613-836-3405
or by email: [email protected] .
St. Mary’s Parish October 2, 2016
Parish News
NEW LIFE RETREAT - OCT 21, 22, 23, 24 -
The New Life Retreat weekend is an invitation to a life-changing
encounter with the living Jesus Christ and a call to “let go and let
God”. Are you feeling that your plans for your life haven’t brought
the joy and meaning that you expected? Are you looking for guid-
ance in your faith journey? Are you seeking a personal relationship
with the living Jesus Christ? Give this weekend a try so that God
can tell you in a new or deeper way how much He loves you.
This retreat is an important component in the faith development of
St. Mary’s Parish. It is a weekend to learn more about the power
and richness of the Holy Spirit and to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
It is also an opportunity to make new friendships in the Lord. Join
us for the New Life Retreat, Friday to Monday, October 21, 22, 23
and 24. Past retreatants are welcome to attend and we encourage
you to bring a friend or family member.
For information, pick up a brochure at the back or side entrance of
the Church. To register, call Odette at (613) 224-5723.
OLIVE WOOD RELIGIOUS ITEMS
- AFTER MASS, SAT OCT 1 & SUN OCT 2 -
Christians of the holy land will be visiting with us on the weekend of October 1st and 2nd.
A display of olive wood religious goods will be available for sale after all the Sunday masses on this weekend. The items are locally hand carved by Catholics living in the Holy Land. They make for great Christmas gifts. This is a wonderful way to support our broth-ers and sisters living in the land where our Lord once walked.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE FOR FR BOB BEDARD, CC
- 7.00PM, THURS OCT 6 -
Companions of the Cross
Mass of Remembrance - Fr. Bob Bedard, CC (1929-2011)
Come and join the Ottawa priests of the Companions of the Cross
for this mass of thanksgiving. All are welcome.
Mass at 7:00pm, October 6 at St Mary's parish.
FIRST COMMUNION, RECONCILIATION,
AND CONFIRMATIONS
If you have any children receiving the sacraments this year 2016-2017, please contact Sr. Anna Chan at [email protected]
to register. Registration deadline is Oct 16.
MASS FOR PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS
- 9:00AM, SAT OCT 15 -
Saturday, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. You are invited to a special Mass at 9:00am on Sat, Oct 15 here at St. Mary’s, in support of those who have experienced preg-nancy and infant loss. A special prayer will be said for those fami-lies who have journeyed through miscarriage and infant loss.
If you would like to add you and your child's name to our prayer basket, please email it to Renee at [email protected] .
RCIA MEET AND GREET
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- 7:15PM, TUES OCT 11 -
Are you someone or do you know someone who ...
has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?
was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion?
Come and join us to learn more. Contact Dan at [email protected]
or Jackie at [email protected] .
IT MINISTRY
Our parish has grown into the 21st century
along with its IT capability and needs. If you
would like to serve within the IT Ministry for a
few hours a month, kindly contact Todd Winn
at [email protected] .
Library Hours: Sat 4:00pm-7:00pm Sun10:15am-1:30pm
WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY EVENT
- AFTER MASS, SUN, OCT 2 -
This Sunday October 2nd everyone is invited to come down and visit the Library’s Welcome Table in the parish hall from 10:30am to 1:30pm.
Meet the library volunteers and learn more about the resources available.
Whether you’ve used the library before or not- we’d love to see you!
Divine Mercy Library
- AFTER MASSES, SUNDAY OCT 16 –
St. Joseph Protector of the Church Knights of Columbus Council
#14727 will be hosting a membership recruitment drive. There will
be a 10 minute video presentation in the St. Catherine of Sienna
room immediately following each mass. Coffee and doughnuts will
be provided and it is open for all parishioners to attend. In addition,
Knights of Columbus council members will be present at the en-
trances of the church and in the church hall with available literature
and information pamphlets.
For more information, call Grand Knight Dave Watson at (613) 729
-7734 or Fraternal Counselor David Gallagher at (613) 422-3117.
Knights Korner
www.facebook.com/stmarys.parish.5/ www.stmarysottawa.ca
Dear Friends,
As Fr. Bob did when he preached here, I have encouraged you, both in this column and in my preaching, to not just give to the Lord but
to tithe. I have tithed since I was in my late teens. I have never been without what I needed. Tithing a ‘significant portion’ of our income
to the Companions of the Cross is how we both support the community and live a greater simplicity of life. I give to other groups and
organizations as well. All the same, I felt it was important as your pastor to be tithing to the parish. I’m giving what I recommend other
give: 5% of my gross income.
I’m grateful to those who have been tithing to St. Mary’s over the years. Our income is relatively high for a parish our size. I know we
went into our usual summer slump but the good news is that it is not a big a hole as it was last year. The giving at St. Mary’s is what
makes, and has made, possible some of the ministries here that touch not only the parish but also beyond.
There are a lot of exciting things happening. I have written in the past about the Mission, Vision and Values that have been discerned
for the parish. The hope is to say more about where the parish is going in a series of parish-wide meetings. At this point it looks like
those will take place in November. I’ll give you more details as they are firmed up.
I enjoy writing this column but I have begun asking myself whether I have time to do this each week. Again, as I mentioned above, I’m
excited about what is happening in the parish. For me to truly lead what the Lord seems to be doing means that I have to change how I
use my time. There are new developments that require an investment of my time. That means that I have to take that time from other
areas.
I haven’t made a final decision about this yet. I will speak to my Leadership Team to get their input.
What would you like to see our parish become? As Fr. Bob taught us, it’s not complicated. If enough of us give God permission to do
whatever he wants with each of us, then he will move. Does he have your permission or is he still waiting for it?
Fr. Sean
Pastor’s Column
Stewardship Report for September
Offerings Budgeted
Surplus / Shortfall
Sep-04 $ 10,401 $ 8,850 $ 1,551
Sep-11 $ 8,442 $ 8,850 - $ 408
Sep-18 $ 7,676 $ 8,850 - $ 1,174
Sep-25 $ 7,187 $ 8,851 - $ 1,664
Sept Totals: $26,519 $26,550 - $ 31
$328
$0K $115K $230K $345K $460K
End of Sept, Actual Offerings Compared to Budgeted Offerings
March
June
Sept
Jan
May
July
Oct
Nov
April
K
Feb
Dec
-$16,720Aug
$328,280Sho rtfall as of Sept30 Co ntributions from Jan1 to Sept30
THE EMERGENCY FOOD CENTRE, CENTRETOWN: The Emergency Food Cen-tre in Centretown run by 23 area churches will hold a 1 ½ hr. Fundraiser Walkathon around Parliament on Sun., Oct. 16 to replenish stocks for a growing number of needy people including recent refugees. Registration at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. Info:
IN GOD’S DIVINE IMAGE – THEOLOGY OF THE BODY AND THE FAMILY CONFERENCE: With guest speaker Ms. Katrina Zeno, MTS. Divine Infant Church, 6658 Bilberry Drive Orleans on Sat., Oct. 15. Mass at 8:00 a.m., presided by Arch-bishop Terrence Prendergast; sessions to follow until 3:30 p.m. Open to everyone 16 years old and up. Tickets: (613-834-1830); (613-355-9214). Info:
(www.cfcottawa.org/2016giftoflifeconfottawa).
CHOIR DIRECTOR – DIVINE INFANT PARISH: Seeking a competent choir direc-tor with qualifications and experience in choral conducting (music degree pre-ferred). Ability to instruct choir in basic vocal fundamentals, technique, and diction; and to apply rudiments of conducting as to time signature, cueing and expression. Proficient in traditional and contemporary music styles to lead an adult volunteer choir and /or a children’s choir. Must possess sound leadership skills, understand-ing of the Catholic liturgical formation and be a team player. Deadline for applica-tions: Sat., Oct. 8. Interested applicants forward resumes to Garth Pereira
Mon Galatians 1.6-12 Psalm111 Luke 10.25-37
Tues Galatians 1.13-24 Psalm139 Luke 10.38-42
Wed Galatians 2.1-2, 7-14 Psalm117 Luke 11.1-4
Thurs Galatians 3.1-5 Luke 1 Luke 11.5-13
Fri Galatians 3.6-14++ Psalm111 Luke 11.15-26
Sat Galatians 3.22-29 Psalm105 Luke 11.27-28
Sun 2 Kings 5.14-17 Psalm98 2 Timothy 2.8-13 Luke 17.11-19
Readings for
Week Oct 3 - 9
DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY LAUNCH: On the first Sunday afternoon of every month, a youth event will be hosted at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place, open to teens from every parish. The first one is Sun., Oct. 2, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. and all ages are welcome since we are also launching our new Family & Youth Ministry Website! We will start with the Launch Party featuring live music, a photo booth, a balloon drop and more., followed by separate programming for youth, children, and adults, and joint Praise & Worship. Info/RSVP: (www.catholicottawa.ca/events-1);
40 DAYS FOR LIFE, A TIME TO PRAY AND FAST FOR THE END OF ABOR-TION: Join in prayer, fasting and ministry of presence to intercede for an end to abortion. Prayer vigil daily across from the Bank St. abortion facility, Sept. 28 – Nov. 6, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Info: (https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/
ottawa/) or (613-299-2515).
LAUDATO SI’ WEBSITE: The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace has recent-ly launched a website (www.laudatosi.va) dedicated to the environmental encyclical Laudato Si’ and world-wide efforts to put its teaching into practice. The website “witnesses not only to the impact of the encyclical, but also the creativity and gener-
osity of the people of God everywhere in the world.”
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE with CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS are joining forces for SYRIA: PEACE IS POSSIBLE campaign, a national day of prayer on Tues., Oct. 4, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Individually and collectively we will meditate around St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,” and the Caritas’ campaign prayer. Video message from Pope Francis and to sign Development and Peace’s petition asking the Prime Minister to act for
peace in Syria. Info: (www.devp.org/Syria).
From the Archdiocese
Mon 9:00 am For: The intentions of Maureen and Sean, and their children Evelyn, Nolan, Lillian and Violet
By: Rosemary
Tue 9:00 am For: The repose of the souls of deceased members of the Hagar Family
By: Gord & Sheilagh Hagar
Wed 9:00 am For: The Lord's spiritual healing of Sandy Sutton By: Linda Cobb
Wed 12:15 pm For: By:
Thurs 9:00 am For: The repose of the soul of Fr. Bob Bedard By: Nadia, Sylvie & Sam Bishai
Thurs 7:00 pm For: The repose of the soul of Fr Bob Bedard By: Companions of the Cross
Fri 9:00 am For: The repose of the soul of Berthe Lacroix (mother of Denise Beauchamp)
By: Lee & Dave Watson
Fri 12:15 pm For: The repose of the souls Mary and Clarence Langabeer
By: Linda Cobb
Sat 9:00 am For: The repose of the soul Mrs. Wansborough By: Christopher Murphy
Sat 5:00 pm For: The parishioners of St. Mary's By:
Sun 9:00 am For: The repose of the soul of Irene Clouthier By: her grandchildren
Sun 11:00 am For: The special intention for Zita de Bourbon-Parma By: Humberto Lopez Tenoco
Mass Intentions for the Week of Oct 3 - 9
SANDWICH MAKING FOR THE SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE
- 10.30AM, SUN OCT 9 -
Calling all youth!! Help out those in need by making sandwiches. Meet in the kitchen, after the 9.00am next Sunday. 33 minutes of fun plus the bonus of easy volunteer hours.
NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY
- 7:00PM to 9:00PM, FRIDAY OCT.28 -
Speaker: Chris Keyes.
Prayer teams will be available.
Reception to follow.
