ST. MARK THE EVANGELISTCATHOLIC CHURCH

160, RUE PRINCIPALE, (AYLMER SECTOR)GATINEAU, QUEBEC J9H 3M8

TELEPHONE: 819 684-6926 FAX: 819 684-7830

E-mail: stmarkchurch@bellnet.ca Website: www.stmarksaylmer.ca

Father John Malazdrewich, OMI, pastor_stmark@bellnet.ca

Parish Office Hours:Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 to 12:30 – 1:00 to 3:30 PM

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 5:00 PMSunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

WEEKDAY MASSES

See Mass times inside

Confessions:Saturday, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM, or by appointment.

A warm welcome to all!If you are new to the parish, we invite you to fill out a registration

form that you will find in the vestry. You can drop off the completed form in the collection basket at any of our Masses.

ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

LITURGYReaders Jammy Cousineau jncousineau@yahoo.caEucharist Ministers Jammy Cousineau jncousineau@yahoo.caAltar Servers Jammy Cousineau jncousineau@yahoo.caMusic Director 5:00 PM Mass, Saturday Marina Moore 819 684-5903 9:00 AM Mass, Sunday Maria MacNaughton 819 455-9453 11:00 AM Mass, Sunday Teresa Clarke 819 684-0990 Senior Choir (Funerals) Marina Moore 819 684-5903Ushers / Ministers of Hospitality Kevin Barrett 819 800-2175Sacristans / Decor Kathleen O’Halloran 819 685-9912Liturgy of the Word / Children Corinne McCarthy 819 771-7574

FAITH FORMATIONBaptism of Children Parish Office 819 684-6926 Facilitator Linda Curnock 819 685-3994Confirmation of Teenagers Parish Office 819 684-6926First Eucharist Parish Office 819 684-6926Reconciliation Parish Office 819 684-6926Marriage Parish Office 819 684-6926 (Contact us one year prior to wedding) Seeking to Become Catholic Parish Office 819-684-6926RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

FELLOWSHIPCatholic Women’s Guild Brenda McGuire 613 797-0106bksmcguire14@hotmail.com Brenda McGuire 613 797-0106Knights of Columbus Josef Doerig 819 561-0127Pastoral Care for the Sick Parish Office 819 684-6926Coffee Sunday Shirley Frenette 819 685-0576Youth Group stmarksyouthaylmer@gmail.com

SERVICE / OUTREACHDevelopment and Peace Esperanza Garrido 819 685-0391St. Vincent de Paul Help Line Centre 819 685-1343Christian Meditation André Sirois 819 685-1478Parish Hall Rental Parish Office 819 684-6926

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FABRIQUE COUNCILBarry Engelhardt ............................... 819 682-2173Belinda Maimo ......................................613 501-9310Claire Larochelle.....................................819 682-7235 Elizabeth Bolton ................................ 819 682-8601Fern Proulx ......................................... 613-222-1535Margie Voisin (Vice Chair) .............. 613 316-9907Marline Al Koura (Chair) ................. 613 325-2179Shirley Frenette .......................................819 685-0576

Alechia Alemka (Vice Chair) ........... 819 684-0009Carol Ann Bowers ............................. 819 595-1094Clinton McCrank .............................. 819 682-3263Joseph Hoskins .................................. 819 684-5560 Nicole Robillard ................................. 613 606-6986Tish Labelle-Delorme (Chair) ......... 819 595-3347Tom Unwin ......................................... 819 684-4571

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A Better Place For You™

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Brian Johnson, CFP, CLU, CHSInsurance/Financial Services3469 Innes Rd. at Page

613 841-8111

M A I S O N F U N É R A I R E

K E L L YF U N E R A L H O M E

Complexe Orléans Chapel2370 St. Joseph Blvd.613 837-2370www.kellyfh.ca

Proudly Canadian

2559 Innes Rd., Blackburn 4275 Innes Rd., Orleans ≈: 613 830-1212 ≈: 613 837-4747 ∆: 613 830-3932 ∆: 613 837-6908

Lou Frangian, Pharmacist Free Delivery Livraison Gratuite

BiLinguaL service

Knight of Columbus

10 % senior discount at all time

Gifts and souvenirs for all religious

occasions

1260 Old Innes Rd., Unit 602, Ottawa (Near Innes Rd. and St. Laurent Blvd.) 613 745-1537

Inc.

www.liturgica.cafor ads advertising

call 1 800 360-5233

Parish Bulletin

TheA Family Owned & Operated Business Since 1925

Call with confidence Sean P. CopelandTel.: 613 233-1488 515 Cooper St.

Let yourself be known!Thank to the advertisers, this weekly Bulletin can be free of charge for the Parish. Besides, the advertising of these sponsors is weekly distributed to hundreds of potential customers.

N.B. The renewal of the advertisements in the Bulletin of our parish will be made very soon. To reserve your space, please leave your name at the parish office, so that the representative of the Parish Bulletin can contact you.

Through a host of programs supporting human rights work, sustainable farming, basic housing and emergency relief, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE helps communities throughout Latin America, Asia and Africa to overcome poverty and injustice. Our contributions do make a difference in the world.

1 888 234-8533www.devp.org

Thanks to the advertisers and welcome to the new ones!

Galarneau & associatesBARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS

SUSAN E. GALARNEAUTANYA PARKER WALLACE MICHAEL D. WONHAM

Family law, real estate, litigation wills, estates, and family mediation.

www.galarneauassoc.com 2831 St. Joseph Blvd., Ottawa 613 830-7111

COCONUT LAGOON RESTAURANTIndian cuisine

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFebruary 3rd, 2019

This Week at St. Mark’s Parish

Presentation of the Confirmation Candidates Our candidates have been working hard preparing to receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Each candidate has written a prayer request. Please consider becoming a prayer companion by supporting one of the candidates on their spiritual journey. We will formalize their commitment next Sunday, February 10 at the 11:00 am mass.

February 4, 2019 – February 10, 2019 Monday, February 4 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Christian Meditation (Crying room) Tuesday, February 5 10:30 am Mass Monastery 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Church Open for Private Prayer 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CWG Meeting (Parish Hall) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm RCIA Session (Parish Hall) Wednesday, February 6 9:00 am Liturgy of the Word 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Church Open for Private Prayer 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Choir Practice Thursday, February 7 9:00 am Mass For the Parishioners of St. Mark’s Parish 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Church Open for Private Prayer 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Youth Group (Parish Hall) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul (Front Street Office) Saturday, February 9 10:00 am – 11:30 am First Communion Preparation Activity

(Church & Parish Hall)

5:00 pm Mass In Memory of Jimmy Shea requested by St. Mark’s CWG In Memory of Adolf Kucejko requested by the McCormick Family

Sunday, February 10 9:00 am Mass

In Memory of Jimmy Shea requested by Jane Grace In Memory of Mike Fahey requested by St. Mark’s CWG

10:00 am – 11:00 am New Evangelization Summit 1st (recap) Video Presentation (Parish Hall)

11:00 am Mass Rite of Introduction (Confirmation Candidates)

In Memory of Stan, Agnes, Jerry, Collett & Des Bolton requested by Elizabeth Bolton Thanksgiving intentions for answered prayers requested by Rita Beaudoin

Income Tax Receipts Please be advised that the 2018 income tax receipts will be available for pick up after each mass on the weekends of February 9 & 10 and February 16 & 17. Any receipts that cannot be picked up at these times will be mailed on February 19th. Envelopes for the collection - 2019 Please remember to pick up your 2019 church envelopes in the Marrevee room, as it is important to use the current year. Video Screening – Talks from 2018 New Evangelization Summit The next sessions are on February 3, 17 & March 3 at 12:30 pm. PLUS for anyone who missed Session 1 on January 20 due to inclement weather or otherwise, a repeat screening will be held on February 17 at 10:00 AM. Everyone is most welcome. For more details contact Trudy Connelly at 819-743-2910. FREE registration – May 4, 2019 New Evangelization Summit It has just been announced that registration to attend the 2019 live NES in Ottawa will be free but you must reserve. Starting February 1st you may register/reserve your seat online at www.newevangelization.ca It is anticipated that seats will be reserved quickly so don’t delay if you wish to attend. Bonsai Workshops – Theme: The Horticulture, History and Art of Bonsai André Boyer, OMI is a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He recently retired as Pastor of a large parish in Ottawa, ON. Andre became interested in the art of bonsai while studying at the University of Berkeley, California in the mid 1980’s. Since then he has been involved with Bonsai groups in USA and Canada. Currently he is a member of La Societé de Bonsai Penjing Quebec and also The Ottawa Bonsai Society. His Collection includes trees from the Montreal Botanical Garden and Bonsai Master Walter Pall’s collection. In 2015 André attended a workshop by Walter Pall in Pennsylvania, USA. Fr. Andy will be offering six free evening workshops in the parish hall from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, the second workshop will be on February 12, following February 25, March 12, April 1, and April 29, 2019. For further information, Fr. Andy can be reached at andrelaurentboyer@gmail.com .

Thought of the week

“In the Morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait

expectantly. Psalm 5:3

UPDATE - A Message from St. Mark’s Synodal Team “Many thanks to all who attended the first step of St. Mark Parish Synodal Process, ’Seeing’, on November 18, 2018. Our meeting was well attended by an enthusiastic group of parishioners who enjoyed sharing their faith and faith perspectives with one another. Please refer to the parish website for the summary report prepared by the synodal team (look under ‘Ministries’). The archdiocese has published their report summarizing all of the reports from the various parishes. You can view the reports of the different zones, including the English sector, at: www.diocesegatineau.org and click on Synodal Process and English Zone. The date of the second step of the Synodal Process journey, ‘Judging’, has not yet been announced by Archbishop Paul-André and his team. However, it will likely occur in late winter/early spring and once finalized the St Mark’s team will announce the plan for our parish. Looking forward to continuing this journey of faith with all of you! St Mark Synodal Team (Fr. John, Margie Voisin, Michelle Jones, Barry Engelhardt) Men’s Cursillo The Men’s Cursillo began in November, 2018 beginning at 7 pm and continues until Sunday, April 8th. For more information, contact André Sirois at 819-685-1478 or go to http://www.ottawacursillo.ca/.

Financial Summary as of Dec 31st, 2018 2018 2017 Sunday offerings $152,387 $155,219 Refugee fund 983 300 Bell tower fund 60,258 43,270 Other revenue 87,642 70,389

Total Revenue $301,271 $269,178

Refugee expense 21,424 9,164 Bell tower expense 66,628 1,114 All other expenses 206,715 240,450

Total Expenses $294,767 $250,728

Actual net income $6,504 $18,450

Have you ever considered including St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church as a beneficiary in your will? Your gift will enable the parish to continue its

mission. Thank you.

UPDATE - A Message from St. Mark’s Synodal Team “Many thanks to all who attended the first step of St. Mark Parish Synodal Process, ’Seeing’, on November 18, 2018. Our meeting was well attended by an enthusiastic group of parishioners who enjoyed sharing their faith and faith perspectives with one another. Please refer to the parish website for the summary report prepared by the synodal team (look under ‘Ministries’). The archdiocese has published their report summarizing all of the reports from the various parishes. You can view the reports of the different zones, including the English sector, at: www.diocesegatineau.org and click on Synodal Process and English Zone. The date of the second step of the Synodal Process journey, ‘Judging’, has not yet been announced by Archbishop Paul-André and his team. However, it will likely occur in late winter/early spring and once finalized the St Mark’s team will announce the plan for our parish. Looking forward to continuing this journey of faith with all of you! St Mark Synodal Team (Fr. John, Margie Voisin, Michelle Jones, Barry Engelhardt) Men’s Cursillo The Men’s Cursillo began in November, 2018 beginning at 7 pm and continues until Sunday, April 8th. For more information, contact André Sirois at 819-685-1478 or go to http://www.ottawacursillo.ca/.

Financial Summary as of Dec 31st, 2018 2018 2017 Sunday offerings $152,387 $155,219 Refugee fund 983 300 Bell tower fund 60,258 43,270 Other revenue 87,642 70,389

Total Revenue $301,271 $269,178

Refugee expense 21,424 9,164 Bell tower expense 66,628 1,114 All other expenses 206,715 240,450

Total Expenses $294,767 $250,728

Actual net income $6,504 $18,450

Have you ever considered including St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church as a beneficiary in your will? Your gift will enable the parish to continue its

mission. Thank you.

UPDATE - A Message from St. Mark’s Synodal Team “Many thanks to all who attended the first step of St. Mark Parish Synodal Process, ’Seeing’, on November 18, 2018. Our meeting was well attended by an enthusiastic group of parishioners who enjoyed sharing their faith and faith perspectives with one another. Please refer to the parish website for the summary report prepared by the synodal team (look under ‘Ministries’). The archdiocese has published their report summarizing all of the reports from the various parishes. You can view the reports of the different zones, including the English sector, at: www.diocesegatineau.org and click on Synodal Process and English Zone. The date of the second step of the Synodal Process journey, ‘Judging’, has not yet been announced by Archbishop Paul-André and his team. However, it will likely occur in late winter/early spring and once finalized the St Mark’s team will announce the plan for our parish. Looking forward to continuing this journey of faith with all of you! St Mark Synodal Team (Fr. John, Margie Voisin, Michelle Jones, Barry Engelhardt) Men’s Cursillo The Men’s Cursillo began in November, 2018 beginning at 7 pm and continues until Sunday, April 8th. For more information, contact André Sirois at 819-685-1478 or go to http://www.ottawacursillo.ca/.

Financial Summary as of Dec 31st, 2018 2018 2017 Sunday offerings $152,387 $155,219 Refugee fund 983 300 Bell tower fund 60,258 43,270 Other revenue 87,642 70,389

Total Revenue $301,271 $269,178

Refugee expense 21,424 9,164 Bell tower expense 66,628 1,114 All other expenses 206,715 240,450

Total Expenses $294,767 $250,728

Actual net income $6,504 $18,450

Have you ever considered including St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church as a beneficiary in your will? Your gift will enable the parish to continue its

mission. Thank you.