The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
December 30, 2007

  
Prayer for Reverence for Life
Almighty God, giver of all that is good, we thank you for the precious gift of human life:
For the life in the womb, coming from your creative power,
For the life of children, making us glad with their freshness and promise,
For the life of young people, hoping for a better world,
For the life of people who are disabled, teaching us that every life has value,
For the life of the elderly, witnessing to the ageless values of patience and wisdom.
Like Blessed Mary, may we always say “YES” to your gift.
May we defend it and promote it from conception to its natural end.  And bring us at last, O Father, to the fullness of eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

CHRISTMAS SEASON RECEPTION: Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J. and the members of the Episcopal Council, wish to invite all members of the clergy, the religious and the faithful of the archdiocese, to a Christmas Season Reception on Sunday, January 6, 2008, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Cathedral Hall. Access through the Archbishop's Residence (off the parking lot behind the church). All are invited! Children are invited to wear appropriate costumes: Magi, Kings and Queens, Princesses and Princes.

 

Subject: APPOINTMENT OF EPISCOPAL VICARS
From: Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J.

After consultation, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Episcopal Vicars for the two sectors of Pastoral Services:
Father Joseph Muldoon for the English Sector.  Father Muldoon is presently Pastor at Good Shepherd Parish on Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet.  Born in 1950, he was ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 1976.
Father Michel Pommainville for the French Sector.  Father Pommainville is presently Pastor at Ste-Geneviève on Canterbury Street in Ottawa.  Born in 1953, he was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1984.
These two new Episcopal Vicars will gradually assume their responsibilities as of January 1st, 2008 while maintaining responsibilities for their parishes until the clergy changes next summer.  It is my hope to arrange for pastoral assistance during this interim period.
In closing, I wish to thank Msgr. Len Lunney, who has served as Episcopal Vicar, ably and generously since 2001.  We wish him a leisurely retirement and count on his continuing interest in the pastoral life of our archdiocese especially in sustaining strong ties with our Catholic Schools, which are a long-time passion of his.
  

New Years Schedule - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God:
New Years Eve – Monday, Dec.31 – 5:00 pm
New Years Day - Tuesday, Jan. 1 – 10:30 am
Epiphany of the Lord
Saturday, Jan. 5 – 5:00 pm
Sunday, Jan. 6 – 9:00 am, 11:15 am
Holy Days of Obligation in Canada are Christmas Day and New Years Day

Thank you for your kind donations to the parish and to the food bank.  Please continue to give to our food banks throughout the new year when supplies run low.
K4J (Kids for Jesus) mark you calendars! An exciting new season begins in January.  Boys & girls ages 6-10 are invited to Know Jesus, Love Jesus and Share Jesus through discussions, games, crafts and more.  We meet one Friday evening/month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.  Cost: $10 for season.  Register by phone contacting Patty MacCarthy.  Meeting dates are: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 7, Apr 11, May 9 and June 13.
SUPPORT TO THE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED: This ministry will take a break for the Christmas period, and start up again on January 16, 2008 with a talk by a lawyer - Raquel Beesley - on the issue of Mediation versus Court Action in cases of separation and divorce. Our Support Group for those experiencing the trauma of separation or divorce will meet on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. as follows: Jan 16 & 30, March 15 & 19, April 2 & 16, and May 7 & 21.
CATECHESIS ON THE EUCHARIST: To prepare spiritually for the International Eucharist Congress (to be held in Quebec City, June 2008) a series of catechetical evenings are being offered for all who are interested. They take place 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Note: * indicates Mass 7:00 p.m.; catechesis 7:30 p.m.) as follows:
Catechesis 4 - The Eucharist Builds up the Church, People of the New Covenant, Wed., Jan. 9, Holy Redeemer *
Catechesis 5 – The Eucharist: The Life of Christ in our lives, Wed., Feb. 20 at St John the Apostle
Catechesis 6 – Eucharist and the Mission, Wed., March 12 at Good Shepherd
Catechesis 7 – Witnesses to the Eucharist in the World, Wed., April 16 at St Anthony’s
Catechesis 8 – Invitation to the wedding at Cana, Tues., May 6 at St Isidore’s
CANTOR WORKSHOP:  At Good Shepherd Parish, 3092 Innes Rd, Orleans. Sat., Jan. 19, 9:00 a.m. - noon.  All parish cantors and those who would like
to enhance their participation in liturgical music are encouraged to
attend.  Info & registration: Charlotte Gupta;
(cgupta@rogers.com).  The Diocesan Liturgy Commission encourages all
those involved in parish music ministry to participate.
 
Announced Masses
Saturday, December 29 Feast of the Holy Family
5:00 pm Cleo Levi, req by Sophia, Rosemary & Ron Carrara
 Lorna Egan, req by Sheila Knightley
 Sydney Valere, req by Carmen Valere
Sunday, December 30 Feast of the Holy Family
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am Int of Aime & Monica Groulx, req by
 JP & Patricia Clement
Monday, December 31 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
5:00 pm For our Parishioners
Tuesday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
10:30 am Private Intention 
Wednesday, January 2 St. Basil the Great and
   St. Gregory Nazianzen
9:00 am  Private Intention
Thursday, January 3  
9:00 am  Intentions of Patrick McNulty, req by Robert &   Angela Lavictoire
Friday, January 4 
9:00 am Int. of Claude & Jeannette McDonald, req by
  Stase Danaitis
 Luca Dumont, req by Francois & Elizabeth Dumont
 Brianna Moon Leclair, req by Francois &
  Elizabeth Dumont
Saturday, January 5 Epiphany
5:00 pm Denis Cyr, req by Patricia Hirrel-Cyr
 Cecil Lahaie, req by Vince & Audrey Keating 
Sunday, January 6 Epiphany
9:00 am For our Parishioners
11:15 am Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus,
 req by the Knights of Columbus
 John MacPhee & Caroline MacPhee, req by John
 & Lorraine MacPhee
 Katharine Taujenis, req by Stase Danaitis
 
ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY: History, Relations, Issues, and Perspectives. A ten week course, Monday evenings, Jan. 7 Mar. 10, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Facilitated by Dr. Safaa Fouda and Sister Jean Goulet, csc. Registration: (www.olst.ca) or on Jan. 7.
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE SUNDAY EUCHARIST? A formation session for all the baptized, and an excellent way to prepare for the Eucharistic Congress. With Fr. Roy Roberts and Fr. Bill Burke. Sat., Jan. 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn. Cost: $15 (bring your own lunch). Registration deadline: Mon., Jan. 7 (613-738-5025, ext. 217, abrown@ecclesia-ottawa.org).
‘COME & SEE’ (SPECIAL) FOR MEN: Have you ever thought of becoming a priest? Our "Come & See" group meets each month for fellowship, prayer & discussion. Please note that our December meeting has been moved to: Fri., Jan. 4, 2008. Our gathering will involve dinner with Archbishop Prendergast at his residence. If you plan to attend please notify this office in advance (613-738-5025, ext. 217).