February 29, 2022PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: For the repose of the soul of Reverend James Whelan, pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Cumberland who died suddenly on February 25, 2022 at the age of 68. Visitation is 6:30 10:00 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 28, St. Margaret Mary Church, 2565 Highway 174, Cumberland. Funeral Mass celebrated 10:00 a.m., Fri., Feb. 29, at Divine Infant Church, 6658 Bilberry Drive, Orleans. Please remember him and his family in your prayers. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: For the repose of the soul of Mr. Jose Soares Bettencourt, father of Msgr. Jose Bettencourt, C.S.S., diplomat at the Secretariat of State of the Holy See in Rome. Mr. Bettencourt died Sat., Feb. 23 at the age of 77. The funeral was Feb. 25 at Senhor Santo Cristo. Please remember him and his family in your prayers. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: For the repose of the soul of Mr. Albert Kaumba-Kayeye, father of Rev. Alvert Kaumba-Mufwata, Pastor of Saint-Viatur and Saint-Guillaume. Mr. Kaumba-Kayeye died in Congo. Please remember him and his family in your prayers. COLLECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT & PEACE: Please support the Development & Peace collection on the Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 9, 2022. FROM THE DIOCESAN CENTRE INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS QUEBEC CITY JUNE 15 22, 2022: Info: Fr. Michel Pommainville (613-738-5025); (www.cei2022.ca). CATECHESIS ON THE EUCHARIST: 7:00 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
LENTEN SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FROM ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST: Reflection on Sunday scripture available on diocesan website (www.catholicottawa.ca) on Saturday (link is in the text of the announcement). SUPPORT TO THE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED: Support Group for those experiencing the trauma of separation or divorce meets at the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place on Wednesday nights, 7:30 p.m. as follows: March 5 & 19, April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21. Info: ([email protected]). LECTIO DIVINA: Once a month, Archbishop Prendergast leads young adults in a meditation on the Gospels called Lectio Divina. The next gathering will be held on Friday, Mar. 7, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church (20 Grant St). The evening starts with Mass! Info: Ted (613-738-5025 ext 231). CHRISM MASS: This years Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. It will be followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall. All clergy, religious and faithful of the Archdiocese are cordially invited to attend. GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF THE CROSS: Through the streets of downtown Ottawa. Procession, prayer, meditation and song. Led by Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J. Begins 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 21 at St Patricks Basilica. Arrival at Notre-Dame Cathedral at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Communion and Liberation. Info: (613-241-7496). COME & SEE FOR MEN: Have you ever thought of becoming a priest? Our "Come & See" group meets each month for fellowship, prayer & discussion. Next meeting: Fri., March 28, 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Basilica on Kent St. Info: Fr. Joseph Muldoon (613-738-5025). Please note change of date. ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT: What does it mean for me to be a Catholic in the world today as People of the Word? An introduction to Scripture. Presenter: Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J. Sat., Mar. 29. Cost: $15. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn. Info: Carol (738-5025 X 251); ([email protected]). Registrations: ([email protected]); (738-5025 X 217). NEOPHYTE MASS: Please join with our diocesan community in a special celebration welcoming those who have been fully initiated at the Easter Vigil. This Mass for the Neophytes will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Notre-Dame Cathedral. MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE: For those who have been widowed, or have been divorced and have been granted a Declaration of Nullity. Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place, Friday evening, April 11 & all day Sat., April 12. Info & to register: Deacon Paul Coderre ([email protected]). ANNUAL DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS: For couples celebrating their 15, 20, 25, 40, 50, 60th or more anniversary this year. Notre Dame Cathedral, Sun., May 4, 2:30 p.m. Please return the completed registration form (available from your parish) before April 25. Info: (613-738-5025, ext. 217). 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. Facilitators: Lynne & Ray Kaluski. May 9/10. Registration: ([email protected]). VARIA SAINT PATRICKS DAY DANCE:An evening of Irish food, music and dancing. Hall at Saint Patrick's Basilica. Sat., Mar. 15, 7:00 p.m. Live band ("The Irish Canadians"). Cost $20/person. Tickets available in Saint Patricks Basilica Gift Shop; Stephen Kusiewicz (613-829-5435). Hosted by Saint Patricks Basilica Knights of Columbus. CONCERT OF "MUSIC FOR THE LITURGIES OF HOLY WEEK": Sung by Chorus Ecclesiae, conducted by Lawrence Harris. Sun., March 16, 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. in the Cloister of the Dominican Convent, 96 Empress Ave. Free parking in the adjacent parking lot. Tickets at the door: $15 adults; students half price. Info: (613-567-7729). GREGORIAN CHANTS FOR MEDITATION: Five hours of spiritual music sung by Chorus Ecclesiae and the Symposium Choir, conducted by Lawrence Harris. Good Friday night, March 21, 7:00 p.m. - midnight. Drop in for a while or stay the whole evening. Saint Paul Seminary Chapel, 249 Main St. Donations. Info: (613-567-7729). GOOD FRIDAY SOCIAL JUSTICE WAY OF THE CROSS: March 21, 10:30 noon. Intention: to look at the social and political dimensions of human suffering from the Christian perspective. Parking lot of St. Joseph Church (corner of Wilbrod & Cumberland). Info: KAIROS Spirituality-for-Social Justice Centre; (613-236-6557); ([email protected]). INTRODUCTION TO IGNATIAN DISCERNMENT: How to Discern Spiritual Influences and Gods Will. Lay Formation Course taught by Fr. Terry Donahue, CC and Claire Johnson, STL at St. Marys Church hall, Mondays 7:15 - 9:15 p.m., March 31 - May 12. Suggested cost: $70. Info: (613-728-3175). CATHOLIC CIVIL RIGHTS LEAGUE WELCOMES YOUR SUPPORT: Promotes Catholic values in the public square through dialogue with the media, governments and courts. To support the League, inquire about guest speakers or chapters in your area, and for further info: (www.ccrl.ca); (416-466-8244). MARYVALE ACADEMY: Independent Catholic school, Montessori pre-school and Classical Education for grades 1 - 8. Applications being accepted for 2022-09. Info: (www.maryvaleacademy.ca); Deacon Allan Carpen (613-321-2186). TO GIVE AWAY: Two prie dieus, bibles, psalms books, prayer books based on the psalms. Info: Mary (613-731-2214). |
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