December 14, 2007APPOINTMENT OF EPISCOPAL VICARS: Father Joseph Muldoon for the English Sector to replace Msgr. Len Lunney who will be retiring and Father Michel Pommainville for the French Sector to replace Fr. Doris Laplante, C.Ss.R. who will continue as Chancellor and Judicial Vicar. Fathers Muldoon and Pommainville will assume their responsibilities as of January 1st, 2022 while maintaining responsibilities for their parishes until the clergy changes in the summer. FROM THE DIOCESAN CENTRE COME AND SEE FOR WOMEN: Are you a young woman interested in discerning a vocation to religious life? If so, you are invited to attend the monthly Come & See for women. St. Theresa parish (Somerset & Cartier). The next Come & See will be on Fri., Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. We will share food, friendship & prayer. Info: Camille (613-276-1679). 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, 2022. 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). 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, 2022, 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. ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT & LITURGY - LITURGICAL MINISTRY AS A CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP: 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, 2022, 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, [email protected]). SUPPORT TO THE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED: This ministry will take a break for the Christmas period, and start up again on January 16, 2022 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. Permanent Diaconate Formation Program INFORMATION DAY: Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place (look for room info at entrance). Sat., Jan. 26, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Interested parishioners are asked to attend. Info: Deacon Michael Seath (613-834-1840). PLANNING TO MARRY? Marriage Preparation Courses are held at most parishes, but for those unable to attend those locally, a limited number will be held at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Pl. Friday evening & all-day Saturday. CONFIRMATIONS ON PENTECOST SUNDAY: Archbishop Prendergast invites interested adult and secondary school age candidates to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at Notre Dame Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, May 11, at the noon Mass. All candidates will have registered at their respective parish and have received the appropriate preparation there. Parishes are to send the names and all necessary information for the preparation of the register to Annmarie Brown at Pastoral Services (613-738-5025, ext. 217; [email protected]) no later than April 1, 2022. The Pastoral Services Office will forward all the provided information to Msgr. Patrick Powers, Pastor at Notre Dame Parish. INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS QUEBEC CITY JUNE 15 22, 2022: Official Diocesan Representative is Fr. Pommainville, Sainte-Geneviève parish (613-731-3772). Info: (www.cei2022.ca). CATECHESIS ON THE EUCHARIST: To prepare spiritually for the International Eucharist Congress (to be held in Quebec City, June 2022) 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:
VARIA BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH YOUTH GROUP: Presents A Christmas Carol play. Please note clarification of date. Tues., Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church, 194 Fourth Avenue (in the Glebe). All are invited! Info: Sarah (613-236-6330). CHORUS ECCLESIAE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Two performances, Sun., Dec. 23, 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. in the CLOISTER OF THE DOMINICAN CONVENT, 96 Empress Ave. Tickets at the door: $15 adults / half-price for students. Gregorian Chant and Carols, conducted by Lawrence Harris. Info: (613-567-7729). TELEVISED CHRISTMAS DAY MASS: Dec. 25th on VISIONTV at 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon; on CTS at 12:00 Noon. A CELEBRATION OF JOHN MAIN'S LIFE AND LEGACY: Service to commemorate 25th anniversary of the death of Benedictine Fr. John Main, founder of Christian Meditation. Presider: James Kubina. Sun., Dec. 30, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. All Saints Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Rd. Info & registration: Nyla Staulus ([email protected]); (613-731-2447). ST. GEORGE PARISH MATURE FITNESS 50+: Mondays and/or Wednesdays 9:45 - 10:45 am., Jan.7 - Mar.19/08. Gentle cardio with emphasis on muscle strengthening, stretching & balance. Everyone welcome, registration ongoing. Cost: $77 once/wk; $144 twice/wk. St. George's Parish Hall. Info: (613-728-0201). ST. PATRICKS BASILICA CHRISTIAN COFFEE HOUSE: Discussion group, first Thursday of every month, 12:45 1:30 p.m. The Church in South Africa with Fr. Noel Rucastle, Jan. 10/08; Catholic Schools with John Podgorski, OCCSB, Feb. 7; Euthanasia with John Gay, March 6. In the Scavi (basement). Info: Charlie Saso (613-742-8254). 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 (613-841-2894); ([email protected]). The Diocesan Liturgy Commission encourages all those involved in parish music ministry to participate. WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2022: Resource package now available from Catholic Health Association of Canada; includes suggested activities, reflections, artwork, prayers, and a poster. An ideal resource for parishes and those involved in spiritual and religious care. Cost: $15. Info: (www.chac.ca); ([email protected]); (613-731-7148 ext.250). HOME-BASED SPIRITUAL CARE SEEKING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Home-based Spiritual Care is currently seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Director. Retirees preferred. French/English an asset. Good command of English and good writing skills required. Contact: (613-789-8165); ([email protected]). |
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