Introduction to the Liturgy – Generosity and Pardon – The story of Saul and David illustrates the gospel’s main theme: forgiveness of one’s opponent. At the same time, we recognize that David’s motive for sparing the king is not the same as that which the gospel asks. Taken from Luke’s sermon on the plain, the instruction parallels that of Matthew. Paul speaks of the first and second Adam. The new Adam is a life-giving spirit.

From the Church Fathers – St. Maximus the Confessor – “Charity is a right attitude of mind which prefers nothing to the knowledge of God. If a man possesses any strong attachment to the things of this earth, he cannot possess true charity. For anyone who really loves God prefers to know and experience God rather than creatures. The whole set and longing of his mind is ever directed toward him. […] A charitable mind is not displayed simply in giving money; it is manifested still more by personal service as well as by the communication of God’s word to others. In fact, if a man’s service toward his brothers is genuine and if he really renounces worldly concerns, he is freed from selfish desires. For he now shares in God’s own knowledge and love. Since he does possess God’s love, he does not experience weariness as he follows the Lord his God. Rather, following the prophet Jeremiah, he withstands every type of reproach and hardship without even harbouring an evil thought toward any man.” (Chapters on Charity; Matins – 7^th Sunday in OT)

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 Nancy Tosello, Cheryl Woermke. Yolande Moreau & Irene Gauthier

HAVE A BLESSED AND HOLY WEEK

Your total offering for last Sunday was $4484.75

Thank you for your generosity and support

In your kindness, please remember St. Columbkille’s Cathedral Parish in your bequests and wills

Tax Receipts – If you wish an Income Tax Receipt please place a self-addressed envelope in the collection basket (stamped or not). Your receipt will be mailed out the following week.

The Synod’s Questions – The Synod’s questions can now be answered on our website at https://pembrokediocese.com/article/you-can-now-answer-the-synods-questions-online.

Parish Office will be closed on Family Day – The parish office will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, and will re-open on Tuesday, February 22^nd at 9:00 a.m.

Latin Mass – A Latin Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962 is offered at St. Columbkille Cathedral at 9 a.m. on March 5^th. This is basically the same form of the Liturgy which nourished the faith of many Catholics for centuries. English translations of the entire Mass are provided.

2022 Lift Jesus Higher Rally – This is an annual event for Youth and Adults that focuses on evangelizing through uplifting music, testimonials, reflections, Divine Mercy celebration and Eucharistic Adoration. Whether you are coming for the first time or the twenty-ninth time, the Lift Jesus Higher Rally will open the door for God’s graces and blessings to flow into your life. It will be a day of compelling talks, spirit-filled praise and worship, and much more. 2022 Lift Jesus Higher Rally will be streamed live on YouTube from Michigan, March 5^th. No Registration Required.  https://www.ljhr.ca/.

CWL – You are invited to the Cathedral CWL March 7^th meeting at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral Parish Hall. This is a get together night for us. Let’s be together for an evening, as friends and CWL members. We do need to plan for our next garage sale and our financial priorities.

Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion – There will be a Parent and Child Meeting in the Parish Hall on Sunday, February 27 at 9:30 AM for all of those who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. For further information please contact Lance Patriquin at 613-633-1108 or by email at lancepatriquin@ymail.com.

Lent begins March 2^nd – “The seasons and days of penance in the course of the liturgical year (Lent, and each Friday in memory of the death of the Lord) are intense moments of the Church’s penitential practice. These times are particularly appropriate for spiritual exercises, penitential liturgies, pilgrimages as signs of penance, voluntary self-denial such as fasting and almsgiving, and fraternal sharing (charitable and missionary works).” [Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1438]