Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the moulding of character in her children. Billy Graham (born 1918)

St. Mary’s Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel

100 Young Street, Ottawa Ontario, K1Y 3P7

Phone: 613-728-9811 Email: office@stmarysottawa.ca Website: www.stmarysottawa.ca

5th Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Sean Wenger, CC Pastor

Rev. Bryan Sabourin, CC Associate Pastor email: frbryan@stmarysottawa.ca

Dcn Charles Fink email: charles@korbanltd.com

Sr. Anna Chan, SC Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries sr.anna.chan@stmarysottawa.ca phone: 613-728-9811 x883

PARISH STAFF

Marian Corak Director of Parish Operations email: office@stmarysottawa.ca phone: 613-728-9811 x880

Ron St. Louis Maintenance Supervisor

maintenance@stmarysottawa.ca phone: 613-728-9811 x881

Chantal Leger Youth Coordinator email: youth@stmarysottawa.ca phone: 613-728-9811 x882

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chris Currie, Chair Pastoral Council pastoral.council@stmarysottawa.ca phone: 613-720-1724

Jackie O'Donnell Secretary

Jeremy Lobo Chair Pastoral Planning Committee

Natalia Lacar Chair Communication Committee

Doug Pruner Chair Governance Committee

Jeff Schulz

Jonathan Rogers

FINANCE COUNCIL

André Pion, Chairperson finance.council@stmarysottawa.ca phone: 613-723-0150

Frank Barrett

Patrono Rodrigues

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS !

See one of our friendly greeters/welcomers.

You will find our Registration Form in

the front foyer shelving unit.

MASS TIMES Sunday

Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am

Weekdays

Monday to Saturday 9:00am

Wednesday and Friday 12:15pm

RECONCILIATION Saturday , 9:30am (after Mass) Saturday , 4:00pm to 4:45pm (before Mass) Wednesday and Friday , 9:30am (after Mass)

And by appointment.

BAPTISM Two months notice required. Please call Sr. Anna at 613-728-9811 x883.

MARRIAGE Nine months notice required. Please call the office at 613-728-9811 x880.

ADORATION CHAPEL Monday to Friday 6:00am to 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 10:00pm Located in the church basement.

CHURCH OPEN FOR PRAYER Mon Tues Thurs Sat 8:15am to 10:00am Wed Fri 8:15am to 1:00pm

LIBRARY HOURS Saturday 4:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday 10:15am to 1:30pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30am to 4:00pm Wednesday 9:30am to 4:00pm Thursday 9:30am to 4:00pm Friday 9:30am to 12.00pm

Closed noon hour - 12.00 to 1.00pm

PARISH MINISTRIES

ADORATION CHAPEL Hélène Makuch 613-728-9811 x702 adoration.chapel@stmarysottawa.ca

ALPHA EXPERIENCE Rob & Lynne Brooks

613-728-9811 x701 alpha@stmarysottawa.ca

ALTAR SERVERS Zachary Timinski

613-728-9811 x704 altar.servers@stmarysottawa.ca

BAYSWATER AND YOUNG Aaron Juneau 613-728-9811 x710 bayswater.and.young@stmarysottawa.ca

BUILDING COMMITTEE Chris Smith 613-728-9811x708 building.committee@stmarysottawa.ca

CHILDREN’S LITURGY Jolene Scherr

613-839-9387 childrens.liturgy@stmarysottawa.ca

CHOIRS Warren Scherr

613-728-9811 x706 music@stmarysottawa.ca

COFFEE MINISTRY Anna Mallaci

613-986-2119

GREETING MINISTRY Carole Talgoy

613-728-9811 x713 greeting.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca

HEART OF MERCY Debbie Duval

613-728-9811 x714 heart.of.mercy@stmarysottawa.ca

HOSPITALITY/KITCHEN Catherine Sullivan

613-798-5575

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Dave Watson

613-729-7734

LIBRARY Pascale de Frahan

613-728-9811 x707 library@stmarysottawa.ca

MARRIAGE PREPARATION Véronique & Howard Fohr

613-523-5188

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Anne Belanger

819-684-5310

NEW LIFE RETREAT Odette Regimbal

613-224-5723

NIGHT OF WORSHIP & MINISTRY Lise Going 613-728-9811 x720 night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca

PERSONAL PRAYER MINISTRY Michael Sarich

819.351.9225 personal.prayer@stmarysottawa.ca

PRAYER CONNECTION John Brooks

613-728-8035 john.brooks@rogers.com

PRO LIFE Helena Szakowski

613-728-9811 x728 pro.life@stmarysottawa.ca

RCIA Dan & Annie Gutoskie rcia@stmarysottawa.ca

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Sr. Anna Chan

613-728-9811 x883 sr.anna.chan@stmarysottawa.ca

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES Jeff Schultz

819-647-3665

SPIRITUAL GIFTS Tracey McAskill

613-728-9811 x734 spiritual.gifts@stmarysottawa.ca

UNBOUND Margot Canough

613-728-9811 x000 unbound@stmarysottawa.ca

WEDDINGS Chris & Anne-Marie Smith 613-728-9811 x739 weddings@stmarysottawa.ca

ALPHA explores the meaning of life:

What happens when I die?

Is there more to life than this?

How long will I be here?

Parish Life

St. Mary’s Parish May 14, 2017

FAMILY RETREAT

- 10:00AM TO 4:00PM, SAT JUNE 10 -

Our parish family retreat, hosted by NET Ministries of Canada,

will be taking place on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 10:00am

to 4:00pm. Please register for the event by contacting Chantal

Leger at: youth@stmarysottawa.ca

HEART OF MERCY COLLECTION

- AFTER MASSES, SUN MAY 14, 21 & 28 -

The Heart of Mercy will be collecting items to support St.

Mary’s Home and the Miriam Centre. The Miriam Centre

provides services for young pregnant women. St. Mary’s Home

supports young pregnant women as well as young moms and

dads, and their infants and young children. We will be

collecting items on Sunday, May 14, 21 and 28, before and

after the 9:00am and 11:00am masses. They are in need of the

following items:

educational baby toys up to 12 months of age

picture books for young children (gently used or new)

baby bottles

wipes

diaper rash cream

diapers (newborn up to size 3)

receiving blankets

sleep bags that zip or button

(new) newborn outfits

A pack and play will be located at the front entrance of the

church to collect the items.

We will also be collecting coins to support pro-life initiatives.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

ADORATION CHAPEL

Members of the Adoration Team are available downstairs in the

Hall after each Sunday Mass for anyone interested in learning

more about our Adoration Chapel. Please prayerfully consider a

commitment to spend an hour a week with our Lord Jesus, so that

we have two adorers each hour for a total of 220 hours per week.

We are in need of almost 100 more hours to be filled.

Consider sharing an hour with members of your family or with oth-

ers in your particular ministry or small Christian community. Thank

you to all who have made the commitment these past few months!

WELCOME MINISTRY MEETING

- 7:00PM TO 9:00PM, WED MAY 24 -

Everyone come and join us Wednesday May 24 from 7:00-

9:00pm in the parish hall. The Welcome Ministry Team has

some practical tools to help you to make Sunday the best ex-

perience possible! Let's build a culture of welcome together.

Light refreshments will be provided.

ALPHA FILM SERIES AT ST MARY’S PARISH

- 6:30PM TO 9:00PM, TUESDAYS STARTING OCT 3 -

When? - Tuesdays at 6:30pm.

- Dinner at 6:30pm. Ends by 9.00pm.

Tues, Sept 19, 6.30pm - Come & See (info session).

Tues, Oct 3, 6.30pm - Alpha experience starts.

You can register by our webpage:

http://www.stmarysottawa.ca/#/home/alpha

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ST. MARY'S PARISH IS LOOKING FOR A NEW

CARETAKER BEGINNING SUMMER 2017

FULL-TIME POSITION. Reporting to the Director of Parish

Operations, the caretaker is responsible for upkeep of church

and property. Must be available weekdays but also Saturdays

and Sundays (to clear entrances in winter and respond to emer-

gencies). Knowledge of carpentry, electricity, plumbing, paint-

ing and equipment maintenance an asset.

Please send resume and cover letter by May 15 to

finance.council@stmarysottawa.ca.

MAY ELECTIONS FOR KOC EXECUTIVE

Knights, please note that we will be choosing a new council

executive at our next general meeting on Wed, May 17 at

7:00pm. Consider nominating someone or offering your services

in one of the many positions available.

Frank Barrett is resigning as Financial Secretary after three years

of excellent service. This is a vital position filled by appointment

through the Grand Knight. If you have experience in finances/

accounting, consider putting your name forward. We ask the

whole council to pray that the Lord will lead and guide the selec-

tion of our next year’s executive.

COLUMBIA MAGAZINE

Take advantage and read the timely articles in our monthly jour-

nal. Articles about church happenings and world events, as well

as inspirational teachings on discipleship.

Knights Korner

IN LOVING MEMORY

Our sister-in-Christ, Constance Mousseau, passed away on April

11. A funeral mass will be held at 1:30pm on Wed, May 17 at St.

Mary's. View the details of Connie's funeral and of her life

at https://www.forevermissed.com/constance-mousseau; a beauti-

ful memorial website created by her family.

Library Hours: Sat 4:00—5:00pm & Sun 10:15am-1:30pm

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Divine Mercy Li-

brary, we have available a beautiful guide on the practical uses

of divine mercy. Everyone is welcome to pick up the Essence of Divine Mercy leaflet.

We also have 35 books on Mary to inspire and inform readers

on her Divine Mercy. A gem recently donated to the library is the

abridged version of

The Mystical City of God: The Divine Life of the Most Holy Virgin.

No time to drop in? You can now browse our online catalogue

at: www.librarything.com/catalog/stmaryparishottawa

Divine Mercy Library

May Stewardship Report

Offerings Budgeted

Surplus / Shortfall

May-07 $8,429 $9,135 - $706

May-14

May-01

May-28

Totals: $8,429 $36,538 - $706

Stewardship Report

ST. MARY'S PARISH IS LOOKING FOR

SOUND TECHNICIANS

Do you have an ear for worship? Would you like to become part

of the worship teams? We are looking for passionate,

technically sound people to join the sound ministry. If you are

interested please email Doug at copyrights@stmarysottawa.ca.

Professional training on our sound system will be provided. Please pray a blessing for those being baptised this month and for their families:

Scarlett Rose Reid

Everett Daniel Drew MacDonald

Baptisms

St Mary’s has a new Parish Pastoral Council, whose members

have tasks related to the new organization of committees. Check

out the names of these volunteers listed on the front of the bulle-

tin. Many thanks to others who expressed their willingness to

work for St Mary’s on the Pastoral Council. God bless your gen-

erosity.

Did you know …?

Mon Acts 14.5-18 Psalm 115 John 14.21-26

Tue Acts 14.19-28 Psalm 145 John 14.27-31a

Wed Acts 15.1-6 Psalm 122 John 15.1-8

Thu Acts 15.7-21 Psalm 96 John 15.9-11

Fri Acts 15.22-31 Psalm 57 John 15.12-17

Sat Acts 16.1-10 Psalm 100 John 15.18-21

Sun Acts 8.5-8, 14-17 Psalm 66 1 Peter 3.15-18 John 14.15-21

Readings May 15-21 Mass Intentions for the Week of May 15-21

HEALING PRAYER WORKSHOP: Henri Lemay, President of Catholic Charis-matic Renewal of French Canada will be presenting a workshop on healing prayer, covering the topics of “Healing Fear and Unbelief” on Saturday May 20 from 8:45am to 4pm at St. Louis de Montfort Church, 749 Trojan Ave. Otta-wa. Bring a bag lunch. Free will offering. For more information or to register,

please call Pauline (613) 366-4295.

PRO-LIFE MASS: The monthly Mass to pray for the establishment of a Pro-life Centre in Ottawa takes place on Sat., May 20, 9:00am at Annunciation of the Lord Parish, 2414 Ogilvie Rd. Mass is followed by a reception. Info: (613-831-

2515) or (wandawoj@rogers.com).

AUDITIONS FOR MUSICIANS - ST. LEONARD PARISH: Looking for Musical Director, Singers, musicians, for St Leonard Sunday youth mass starting Sep-tember 2017. Auditions will be held May 25 &26 from 7:00-8:30pm, May 27 at 2:30-4:00pm and May 28 at 3:00-5:00pm at St. Leonard Church, 5332 Long Island Rd, Manotick. To book an audition or for more info contact: Colleen

O’Mahony-Menton at jerome.menton@rogers.com or (613)692-1839.

BREAKFAST FOR LADIES AND GENTS AT ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH: 1060 Baseline, near Merivale, May 27, 8:00am. Speakers: Gerard & Rita McCarthy on “Love Never Fails.” Continental breakfast. $5 at east door of church. RSVP:

breakfastforall.staugustine@gmail.com or Denis (613-228-7646).

PROJECT RACHEL: Weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion: June 2-4, 2017. Private and confidential. Don’t be alone any longer. Contact 416-629-8264 or ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org “With your

rod and your staff that give me courage.” Psalm 23.

143RD ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO STE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ AND CAP-DE-LA-MADELEINE, AUGUST 12-13, 2017: Weekend Celebrant is Bishop Mi-chael Mulhall, Diocese of Pembroke. Shrine theme "That My Joy May Be In You." Pope Francis has invited all Catholics to continue practicing the Jubilee of Mercy for 2017. Take this opportunity to make a pilgrimage again this year, continuing the Year of Mercy. Info: Mike Budge (613-224-8110); (www.ste-

anne-de-beaupre.com).

From the Archdiocese

Mon 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Dorothy Stafford By: the Stafford family

Tue 9:00 AM For: The healing of Larry & Margaret Dickenson By: Linda Cobb

Wed 9:00 AM For: The Mainville Family By: Lise Going

Wed 12:15 PM For: The repose of the soul of Isabelle Chiasson By:

Thurs 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Fr. Jim McGillivary By: Linda Cobb

Fri 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Isabelle Chiasson By: Elva Chiasson

Fri 12:15 PM For: The repose of the soul Connie Mousseau By: Odette Regimbal

Sat 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul Huguette Groulx By: Sandy Conway

Sat 5:00 PM For: The parishioners of St. Mary's By:

Sun 9:00 AM For: In thanksgiving to all those who contributed to Claudette White's funeral

By: Debbie Egan

Sun 11:00 AM For: The family of Ruth & Jake Barrett By: Dan Gutoskie & Annie van Wijk

INSTALLATION OF THE PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF THE CAPE AT BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH: 194 Fourth Ave., in the Glebe, on Sun., May 14, 10:00am. Mass will follow. This statue was venerated by more than 200,000 pilgrims at the 1947 Marian Congress and then travelled across Cana-da for several years in advance of the 1954 Marian Year declared by Pope Pius

XII. All are welcome. Info: (613-232-4891).

STEUBENVILLE TORONTO: Canada’s largest conference for Catholic youth, taking place July 28-30 for youth currently in grades 8-12. Deadline to register is May 15. Preparatory meeting for all participants, their parents, and all chaper-ones on May 25, 7:00pm at the Diocesan Centre (1247 Kilborn Place). Info:

Krista Wawrykow (kwawrykow@archottawa.ca, 613-738-5025 ext. 222).

QUEENSHIP OF MARY DAY OF PRAYER, FOOD & FELLOWSHIP: Come celebrate and learn more about the future vision of the Community. Mon., May 22, 11:00am - 5:00pm. Adoration, 9:30 - 10:30am followed by rosary and Mass celebrated by His Grace Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, SJ at 11:00am at St. Paul Parish, Plantagenet, followed by lunch and fun activities on the new land at 351 Lake George Road, Plantagenet. Please RSVP with approximate

number of attendees at (613-601-5278); (thequeenshipofmary@gmail.com).

2017 NATIONAL WEEK OF LIFE & FAMILY: Theme for the week (Sun., May 14 - Sun., May 21) is “Love Grows by Giving”. Material, prepared by the Catholic Organization for Life and Family (available at www.cccb.ca), includes poster, prayer card, and COLF’s document The Joy of Love At the Heart of the Family.