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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, Ricky Waito, Norman Legault, Eleanor McGuire, Raymond Rabishaw, Stewart “Bugsy” Heggart, James Sloan, Michael Vaillancourt, Cathy Bedard & Terrance Whelan.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY – Theme: Love in Three Person – the understanding of a God in there persons was alien to the Israelites. It is unique to Christian faith. At best, a Christian reading of the Hebrew Scriptures sees a background to later to later belief in earlier texts. Thus, it can said that the attributes of mercy and fidelity in the Exodus reading today foreshadow qualities that will be later seen in God. Paul’s prayerful invocation in today’s second reading relates three distinct divine activities to God. Jesus Christ, and the Spirit. The work of the triune God is implied in the Johannine Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus. Love prompted the Father to send the Son who was bearer of the Spirit, the source of eternal life.
FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK – Eternal God, eternal Trinity, You are a mystery as deep as the sea; the more I search, the more I find, and the more I find the more I search for you. But I can never be satisfied; what I receive will ever leave me desiring more. When you fill my soul I have an even greater hunger, and I grow more famished for your light. I desire above all to see you, the true light, as you really are. I have tasted and seen the depth of your mystery and the beauty of your creation with the light of my understanding.
A NOTE FROM THE RECTOR – 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 BLESSED AND HOLY EASTER SEASON!
You’re offering for Sunday, May 23rd was $1,670.00
A sincere thank you for your weekly donations during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Your generosity is gratefully appreciated.
2021 Sunday Offering Envelopes
Your 2021 Sunday Offering 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.
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.
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.
PRO-LIFE / PRO-VIE
First Step Options Pregnancy Resource Centre – Upcoming Event: Hosted by the Pine Ridge Family Church on Saturday, June 5th from 8 a.m. – 12 noon. A display featuring information and services offered free of charge by FSO will be at hand, as well as an opportunity to leave a donation. For more information please call 613 635-7440 or check out the website at www.firststepoptions.com.
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.
Holy Mass – Extraordinary Form
Holy Masses in the extraordinary form are 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 Latin Mass: Postponed until further notice.
Ecclesia
There is a survey on the last page of the May issue that the Ecclesia committee would appreciate you filling out and returning in the collection basket at any Mass. Deadline for the surveys to be submitted is July 30th. Thank you for your participation in this endeavor. Please note that the May issue of Ecclesia can also be found on our website at https://pembrokediocese.com/ecclesia/.
Announced Parish Masses
Monday, May 31st, 2021 to Saturday June 5th, 2021
Monday 7:45 a.m.
Bernard Conroy – Jim & Carmel Harrington
Dr. David Foohey – Family
Tuesday 7:45 a.m.
Maurice & Marie Corriveau – Family
Des Harrington – John & Sandra Huff
Wednesday 7:15 p.m.
Special Intensions of Margaret Rabishaw – CWL
Dr. David Lyons – Friends & Family
Thursday 7:45 a.m.
Raymond “Ray” Rabishaw – Claire Mungham& Family
Tony Dorzyk – Ambrose Blaskie & Family
First Friday 7:45 a.m.
Special Intention of Peggy Millar – Dianne Chaput & Curtis Lowe
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