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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 especially Leo Patrick Derion, Jack Martin, Jaqueline McHugh, Bonnie Bell Murphy and Evelyn Bell Carriere.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY – Growth in Faith: The Sunday readings during the Easter cycle take a difference tack. They are not woven together in the way to which we are accustomed. All three readings deal with the effects of the resurrection both on the individual believer and on the community as whole. The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles the Spirit’s lead. The gospel, generally taken from John, speaks of the Spirit’s action in guiding the human soul to its destiny. The second reading, generally taken from Peter or John, reinforces this gospel direction. There are three brief summaries of early reading in the A B C cycles. Faith grows as a new community begins to evolve, just as it grows in the soul of an incredulous Thomas.
FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK – The fifty days from Easter to Pentecost have been described as “One Great Easter Day”. Let us continue our celebration of Easter in a spirit of joy and hope, rejoicing in the new eternal life that is ours because “Jesus is Risen”.
I want to express my sincerest gratitude to all of you for your generosity to the parish at Easter time and the Diocesan Missionary and Development Collection. May God bless and reward you.
HAVE A BLESSED AND HOLY EASTER SEASON!
You’re offering for:
- Passion Sunday, March 28th was $2,671.05
- Good Friday, April 2nd was $2,480.00
- Easter Sunday, April 4th was $5,700.00
A sincere thank you for your weekly donations during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Your generosity is gratefully appreciated.
Stay at Home Order
Premier Doug Ford announced that, starting Thursday, April 8th the entire province of Ontario is in the Stay at home order. For places of worship, this signifies that we can fill each room in the church building to 15% of its capacity. For more details, please consult Google and type “Doug Ford news conference”.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Will be available by appointment only due to COVID restrictions. Please call 613-732-8513 during office hours.
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
NET Canada
NET Canada is searching for the next generation of Catholic missionaries. Do you have what it takes to join them? Request an application, fill it out, and send it in to register for the next virtual come and see retreat (April 10th or May 1st) to learn more about NET and how you can grow in your faith and change the lives of youth in Canada. Go to netcanada.ca/apply to start your journey!
Celebrating the Year of Saint Joseph
Resources to commemorate the year of St. Joseph can be found on the Diocese of Pembroke website.
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, April 12th, 2021 to Saturday, April 17th, 2021
Monday 7:45 a.m.
Renice, Ray & Phil Smith – Dawn Wyver
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Tuesday 7:45 a.m.
Zoltan Demeter – Doris Goring
Deacon Michael McFarlane – wife Brenda
Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Mass
Wednesday 7:15 p.m.
Cory Cliche – John & Anna Moreau
Norma Bresseau – Raymond Brisson
Thursday 7:45 a.m.
(Ann) Wayne Power –his father Jim Power
Helen McCool – Jim & Carmel Harrington
Thursday 3:00 p.m.
Mass
Friday 7:45 a.m.
Rick Moore – Monique Perry
Irene Coulas – Theresa Howe
Saturday 7:45 a.m.
Mass
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Latin 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
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge the Lord, and He will make your paths straight.”