Blessed Sacrament Parish 194 Fourth Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2L6 T: 613 232 4891 www.blessedsacrament.ca Email: [email protected]On March 7 - 8, please welcome Deacon John Kennedy who will speak about CHALICE - a Canadian, Catholic sponsorship program. He will explain how you can help a destitute child at one of 56 mission sites in 15 developing countries. Their website is www.chalice.ca. Nutrition Programme - Provide children and their families at our sponsor sites with milk, vitamins, and food to help foster healthy and prosperous communities. Community Projects - Help families and communities by providing facilities and opportunities that they otherwise would be unable to access without assistance. Disaster Relief - Help families and communities rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters, provide water in the midst of a drought, or provide medical care to a child in need of life-saving surgery. eRoots - Support people who are working to improve their food security by teaching economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices and providing the tools they need to succeed. Education - Give children the opportunity to attend school, provide transportation for those who live too far to attend or give the gift of continued education (post secondary/trade). WEEKDAY LITURGIES SUNDAY EUCHARIST RECONCILIATION Tuesday & Thursday 6:30p.m. Saturday Mass 4:30p.m. Tuesday 6 - 6:30p.m. Wednesday & Friday 9:30a.m. Sunday Masses 9:00, 11:00a.m. Saturday 4 - 4:30p.m. & 8:00p.m. (or by appointment) PASTORAL STAFF IN RESIDENCE OFFICE HOURS Fr. Galen Bank, CC, Pastor Fr. Charles Orchard, CC Closed on Monday Fr. Francis Donnelly, CC, A. Pastor Fr. Simon Lobo, CC Tuesday - Friday: 9a.m. - 3p.m. RemembeR… Let our advertisers know that you saw their AD here.
On March 7 - 8, please welcome Deacon John Kennedy who will speak about CHALICE - a Canadian, Catholic sponsorship program. He will explain how you can help a destitute child at one of 56 mission sites in 15 developing
countries. Their website is www.chalice.ca.
Nutrition Programme - Provide children and their families at our sponsor sites with milk, vitamins,
and food to help foster healthy and prosperous communities.
Community Projects - Help families and communities by providing facilities and opportunities that
they otherwise would be unable to access without assistance.
Disaster Relief - Help families and communities rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters, provide
water in the midst of a drought, or provide medical care to a child in need of life-saving surgery.
eRoots - Support people who are working to improve their food security by teaching economically
and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices and providing the tools they need to succeed.
Education - Give children the opportunity to attend school, provide transportation for those who
live too far to attend or give the gift of continued education (post secondary/trade).
Fr. Galen Bank, CC, Pastor Fr. Charles Orchard, CC Closed on Monday
Fr. Francis Donnelly, CC, A. Pastor Fr. Simon Lobo, CC Tuesday - Friday: 9a.m. - 3p.m.
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The 2nd Sunday of Lent March 1st, 2015
ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30p.m. Repose of the soul of Patrick Kennedy by the Family Wednesday, March 4, 9:30a.m. Repose of the soul of Fr. Francis McEvoy by Dr. Khaled Hashem and Family Thursday, March 5, 6:30p.m. Repose of the soul of Fr. Francis McEvoy by Dr. Khaled Hashem and Family Friday, March 6 9:30a.m. Repose of the soul of Fr. Francis McEvoy by Dr. Khaled Hashem and Family 6:30p.m. Repose of the soul of Fr. Francis McEvoy by Dr. Khaled Hashem and Family Saturday, March 7, 4:30p.m. - Sts. Perpetua and Felicity Repose of the soul of Fr. Francis McEvoy by Dr. Khaled Hashem and Family Sunday, March 8 - The 3rd Sunday of Lent 9:00a.m. Repose of the soul of Lucille Gagnon by Suzanne Culleton For the Donnelly & Ianiro Family by Deborah Donnelly 11:00a.m. For Our Parish Community 8:00p.m. Pro Populo
ST. THERESE PRAYER GROUP: We will continue to pray for the families of Blessed Sacrament all year. Novena intention March 5 - 13: "The Scourging at the Pillar" for the virtue of purity. Mark 15:15: "... and having scourged Jesus" St The re se, please ask God to bring us to the fullness of His love in our lives. Please ask Him to fill everyone in our parish with the utmost regard for the physical gift of life that we have each been giv-en. And please ask the Father to help us to teach our youth with courage, that we might all use our bodies and senses to love Jesus and selflessly bring the Gospel to this fallen world.
FOOT CARE CLINIC: Every two months Blessed Sacra-ment Parish offers a foot care clinic to seniors. The next date for this clinic is on Tues. March. 3 from 9:30a.m. - 2:00p.m. and will be taking place in the parish nursery. The service is provided by a specially trained nurse for a nominal fee. For information and to make an appointment please call Mary Jane Rocque at 613 747 2259.
WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS GROUP: will meet for Dinner and fellowship on Weds. March 4 at 6pm at the Carlingwood Restaurant in the shopping center located at 2121 Carling Ave. There is plenty of parking available. Come out and join us. Please confirm for reservations: Thea Boyd 613 521 2082 or Shirley Hamre 613 824 0692 if you would like to attend.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE HOLY LAND: Pilgrimage led by Fr. John Likozar, C.C. Nov. 12 - 21, 2015. Cost: $3775/person, twin/double occupancy, from Toronto or Ottawa. Early book-ing savings before May 1. Info meeting at St. Maurice Church Atrium (4 Perry St.) on Sat. March 7 at 6:30pm. Contact Fr. John 613 224 1892; [email protected] OR Miki 1 877 840 0855; [email protected]
LENTEN RETREAT: The Catholic Teachers' Guild of Otta-wa invites you to register for its 2015 Lenten retreat on Sat-urday March 28 from 9-4pm at Dominican University Col-lege. Sr. Hosanna Christi, Sr. Maria Regina and Sr. John Mary of the Sisters of Life will lead the day which is entitled "Into the Heart of Life: Mary's Maternal Love." Holy Mass will be a focus of the day and opportunities for Confession will be pro-vided. A hot lunch will be served. The registration fee of $50.00 is payable by cash or cheque at the event. Register by March 21 by emailing [email protected]
EASTER LILIES: Our parish decorating com-mittee is accepting $20 donations towards the purchase of a Easter lilies or hydrangeas in memory of a loved one. Anyone wishing to con-tribute towards a Easter lilies or hydrangeas needs to fill out a blue “Easter Lily Donation Form” that can be found in the vestibule of the Church. Please clearly print all the information required (your name, phone number, address PAD/envelope number and the name(s) in memory of). Once filled out, please place your form and donation into a “visitors envelope” located in the pews. We will be publishing a list in the bulletin on Easter weekend. For more information please contact Chris Moffat at 613 316 0526 or [email protected].
SHRINES OF FRANCE PILGRIMAGE: Travel with Fr. Titus Sept. 11 - 22. Starting in Paris, visiting the Basilica of Sa-cre Coeur, Notre Dame Cathedral, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and more. Excursion to Lisieux, visit Les Buissonnets, family home of St. Therese, and the basilica. Travel south to Lourdes for four nights. Travel to medieval Carcassone, Pal-ace of the Popes in Avignon, Nevers, Chartres and more. Con-tact Sandra Ayoub [email protected] or 613-863-9939.
PARISH FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION Collection on: February 22 - $ 3, 062. 20 Diocesan & Missionary Works Collection: $ 1, 462. 90 Help support our parish through the use of our ‘Pre Authorized Donation’ (PAD) service or by using a boxed set of envelopes. Use of PAD makes donations easier and consistent, benefitting the parishioner and the parish. PAD forms or envelope boxes can be picked up in the foyer of the church. These are our primary source of support for the parish. Please remember Blessed Sacrament Parish in your WILL and we remind everyone to include our Parish in the bequeath section of their obituary notice.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE - Sowing seeds of justice for women and girls in Nigeria: Supporting women and girls is a priority for Development and Peace. When 276 girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram from Chibok in Nigeria, our local Nigerian partner began working for their freedom, and has managed to smuggle three girls to safety. “Their voices and lost eyes betray deep pain… glimmers of humanity shine through only when they courageously recount the details of their escape,” states Raphael Yimga Tatchi, Development and Peace program officer for Nigeria. The Share Lent collection for Development and Peace is on the 5th Sunday of Lent, March 22.
BAPTISMS: To inquire about booking a baptism at Blessed Sacrament please call Julia Moffat at 613 721 1508 or [email protected].
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS: The 2014 income tax re-ceipts are now available in the vestibule. They are ar-ranged in ALPHABETICAL order by last name. Please col-lect yours today!
PERMANENT DIACONATE – INFORMATION SESSIONS: Is the Lord calling you to the Permanent Diaconate? Come and discover what the diaconate is all about. All men in the Arch-diocese are invited; married men are encouraged to come with their wives. If you wish to attend a session or have more info, please contact Deacon Michael Seath (613-834-1840); ([email protected]). There will be four info sessions: Wed., Mar. 11, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, 100 Young St., in the St. Catherine room; Sat., Mar. 14, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Basilica, 220 Kent Street, down-stairs in the Scavi; Mon., Mar. 16, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at St. Mar-tin de Porres Parish, 3891 Richmond Rd., in the conference room.
COLF SEMINAR ON LIFE AND FAMILY: “When Life Takes Us by Surprise…” March 19-20, in Gatineau. Speakers will examine the question of abortion and the beginnings of hu-man life. Presentations in both official languages (simultaneous translation). Info: Catholic Organization for Life and Family (http://colf.ca/).
SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS: JOURNEY OF HOPE – WOMEN’S SESSION: A new ministry for separated and divorced Catholics will begin it’s program at Holy Rosary Parish, starting with a Women’s session on March 24, 7:00–8:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. The program, led from a Catholic faith perspective and is designed to help participants take positive steps in their spiritual life to find peace, reconcilia-tion and healing. Info & registration: Elaine Simpson (613-290-1577); ([email protected]).
NEW EVANGELIZATION SUMMIT: Ottawa Conference de-veloped by Michael Dopp and featuring leaders in the New Evangelization such as Key Yasinski, Patrick Coffin, Fr. Mi-chael Gaitley, Scott Hahn, Ralph Martin, Fr. James Mallon and JoEllen Gregus. April 24-25, 2015. Find inspiration, encour-agement, training, practical wisdom and resources on how Catholics can effectively evangelize. Info: (www.newevangelization.ca).
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES: The list of Lenten Penance Services in parishes is now available at (www.CatholicOttawa.ca).
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS :
UNIVERSAL INTENTION for March: That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person.
EVANGELIZATION INTENTION for March: That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always.
PARISH PRAYER LIST: We ask that you remember in your prayers all those in our parish community who are sick and in need of en-couragement: Gerald Bethell, Nancy Grover, Tom Rock, Frank Licari, Tom Ray, Kerri Lynn Bulger, Kevin Bank, Rosalee Hanright, Tyler Huneault, Paula Scott, Daphne Moffat, Jim Grover, Lynn Ashdown, Joaquin & Olivier Le Gras, Fr. Joseph LeClair, Leighton Beacock, Daniel & Madeline McBride, Mrs. Teresa White, Ethel Morris, June McGuire, Ben Proctor, Mary Christine Spencer, Rick Tracey, Fr. Rory Brady, David Low, Marilyn O’Neill, Anna Gemella, David Kibbee, Marc Le Gras, Mi-chael Quinn, Natalie Quinn, Tina Morison, Rose Cutrara, Loren Cooper, Conrad Rock, Mike Donahue. To add a name to the list please contact the parish office.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! To register as a parishioner please complete the information below and place in the collection basket. NAME:___________________________________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________
POSTAL CODE: ____________ PHONE: _________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________ WOULD YOU LIKE OFFERTORY ENVELOPES? YES___ NO___
WOULD YOU LIKE PRE-AUTHORIZED DEBIT? YES___ NO___ (Envelopes and PAD forms are available in the front foyer.)
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP FORM Would you like to participate in a parish activity or ministry? Name:___________________________________ Telephone #:________________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________________ Which Mass do you attend?_____________________________ Which ministry would you like to Volunteer for? ____________ ___________________________________________________
Please put your completed form in the collection basket.
