Bulletin Announcements are due to the Parish office before 11:00 a.m. on the Monday before publication. Please call the parish office to submit an announcement.
MESSAGES FROM FATHER JIM
In your prayers kindly remember the sick and those who care for them, the lonely, the handicapped, those isolated, and those who have died.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY – Theme: Discipleship: Being with the Lord – Discipleship is not something casual. It is a process that requires a growth in understanding, a deeper knowledge of the master, a growth in Christian awareness. To know Jesus is to know the Father (Jn 14:9) but this is possible only when we “stay” or “abide” with Christ. To be truly Christian is to realize that we belong to a new household, living in and with the triune God.
Notice from the Rectors Desk – Since Premier Ford announced the lockdown, in light of this, Fr. Jim will continue with weekend and daily masses and since only 10 people can be present in the church for mass including the priest, parishioners may stay in their cars in the church parking lot and tune in at 88.1 radio station and Fr. Jim will gladly come out and give communion as you stay in the comfort of your car.
HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED WEEK!
Your offering for Sunday, January 10th was $1,695.00
Thank you for your generosity and support.
TAX RECEIPT – Income Tax receipt for the year 2020 will be available later on in January. Donation received in the Parish Office after December 27th, will be credited on your 2021 tax receipt.
Notice – Please note, due to the Provincial Lockdown, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion will be on hold until further notice.
Your 2021 Sunday Offering Envelopes
Envelopes are available at the main entrance of the Cathedral. If you want envelopes and cannot find a box with your name on it, please contact the parish secretary at 732-8513 and one will be prepared for you.
Holy Mass in the extraordinary form is offered at St Columbkille Cathedral on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. These Latin Masses are in the form of the Liturgy as it was celebrated at the time of the Second Vatican Council—the same form which nourished the faith of many of our ancestors. English translations of the entire Mass are provided. Next Mass – January 2, 2021.
Sunday Missals 2020-2021
Missals are now available at Mary’s Altar on left side of the church, cost is $3.00 each please place monies in the wooden box provided. Thank you.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all couples who are celebrating their anniversary of marriage in January. May the Lord continue to bless them in their life together. The 10:30 Mass this Sunday is offered for their intentions. Among those celebrating are: Leonard & Jill Gribbon (50 Years).
Diocesan Young Adult Ministry (18-35 yrs.)
The Jan. 20th gathering is postponed until Jan. 27th. This will depend on the government restrictions at that time.
Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program (Feb. 27th and March 6th)
This course will be online only. New deadline date to register is Feb. 15th as materials need to be mailed out to participants.
Marianhill Lottery 2021 supports the “Building Care” Redevelopment Project
Marianhill 2021 Lottery tickets are now available through to January 31, 2021. Lottery funds go towards the purchase of furniture and equipment for the new building. Each $25 ticket provides you with 69 chances to win. Call Marianhill to order 613 735-6838 ext. 4306 OR download ticket order form at https://marianhill.ca/news/. Tickets will be mailed via Canada Post. Thank you for supporting the Marianhill Foundation!
Obligation to Attend Mass Remains Suspended
Due to the issues surrounding COVID 19, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended for all Catholics in this diocese.
Announced Parish Masses
Monday, January 4th, 2021 to Saturday, January 9th, 2021
Monday 7:45 a.m.
Margaret McFarlane – Margaret Rabishaw
Renice Smith – Paul Neville
Tuesday 7:45 a.m.
Alfred Halliday – brother Terry
Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Mass
Wednesday 7:15 p.m.
(Ann) Tom Donohue – Wife Wendy & Family
Jaqueline Charron – Suzanne & Richard Fleury
Thursday 5:15 p.m.
Heidi Recoski – Mark & Carol Reilander
Evan Gahan – Estate
Thursday 3:00 p.m.
Mass
Friday 7:45 a.m.
Souls In purgatory – Wendy Wong
Saturday 7:45 a.m.
Mass
Saturday 7:15 p.m.
Special Intentions of Cathedral Parishioners – Fr. Jim
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Special Intentions of Cathedral Parishioners – Fr. Jim
Sunday 5:15 p.m.
For the Sick – Fr. Jim
Always remember that we can never be certain about the future.
Things can turn around in a blink of an eye.
But be certain that whatever the future holds, God will be with you in every situation.