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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 Violet Cliché and Aurel St Godard.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY –Christ and the Emarginated: Leprosy in antiquity put one on the periphery of society. Contact was Limited; normal social intercourse was prohibited. But it is precisely to people such as these – the unwanted, the lepers, the poor, the prostitutes, the tax collectors – that Jesus saw his mission principally directed. Today’s liturgy gives us a very striking example. In our human conduct, even that which is licit, Paul today exhorts us to avoid giving offense.
FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK – We begin this week, with the solemn observance of Ash Wednesday, the holy and privileged season of Lent. Lent has two major purposes: It recalls or prepares for baptism, and emphasizes a spirit of penance. Through forty days of closer attention to God’s word and more fervent prayer. We prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery.
On Ash Wednesday, there will be two Masses, at 12:10 p.m. and at 7:15 p.m. Mass with the distribution of ashes. As well, we will pray the Station of the Cross Friday evenings 6:30 p.m. There will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament of devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Ash Wednesday.
You will find on the tables at the entrances PRAYERS MEDITATION BOOKLETS for Lent. We encourage you to take one home and use it as a part of your Lenten program.
Pope’s Prayer Intention for February 2021: We pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded.
HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED WEEK!
Your offering for Sunday, February 7th was $5,897.00
Thank you for your generosity and support.
If you wish an Income Tax Receipt please place a self-addressed in the collection basket (stamped or not). Your receipt will be mailed out the following week.
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.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all couples who are celebrating their anniversary of marriage this month. May the Lord continue to bless them in their life together. The 10:30 Mass this Sunday is offered for their Intentions.
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, February 15th, 2021 to Saturday, February 19th, 2021
Monday 7:45 a.m.
Rev. Patrick Tait – Friends
Family Intentions – Jim & Carmel Harrington
Tuesday 7:45 a.m.
Special Indentions for Patsy Dion – Becky Chaput
Sandra Anne Rafuse – Rod & Joan Gervais
Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Mass
Wednesday 12:10 p.m.
(Ann) Rita Gaffney- husband Cy
Wednesday 7:15 p.m.
Jaqueline Charron – Muggsie Bolland
McGrail & Royston Family – Grandsons
Thursday 7:45 a.m.
Margaret McFarlane – Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Laflamme
Evan Gahan – Estate
Thursday 3:00 p.m.
Mass
Friday 7:45 a.m.
Marguerite Burke – Anna Mary & Don Grattan
Heidi Recoski – Tom & Anna Egan
Friday 6:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
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