Liturgies this week Saturday
June 1
5:15 p.m.
Gordon Hulford & James O’Flaherty
Sunday
June 2
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
Intentions of Carol and Jim Young
Tuesday
June 4
7:00 p.m.
John Jennings
Wednesday
June 5
9:30 a.m.
Stan Fillion
Thursday
June 6
9:30 a.m.
Jose Pacheco
*First Friday
June 7
9:30 a.m.
Sanctity of Priests
followed by Adoration and Benediction 11:30a.m. Saturday
June 8
5:15 p.m.
Sister Muriel Gallagher
Sunday
June 9
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
The Living and Deceased Members of the Carey and Thissen Families
*Incense will be offered All servers welcome in the Sanctuary at all Liturgies. Rosary is prayed before the Blessed Sacrament before Mass, Tuesday – Saturday
Prayer Line contact – Priscilla Noonan 613-384-6192
Novena for Pentecost May 31 – June 9 | Prayer to Holy Spirit Holy Spirit of light and love, you are the substantial love of the Father and the Son; hear my prayer. Bounteous bestower of most precious gifts, grant me a strong living faith, which makes me accept all revealed truths and shape my conduct in accord with them. Give me a most confident hope in all divine promises which prompts me to abandon myself unreservedly to you and your guidance. Infuse into me a love of perfect goodwill, which makes me accomplish God’s will in all things and act according to God’s least desires. Make me love not only my friends but my enemies as well in imitation of Jesus Christ who through you offered himself on the Cross for all people. Holy Spirit, animate, inspire, and guide me, and help me to be always a true follower of Jesus. Amen (Pray each day followed by the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be for the intentions of Pope Francis)
Knights of Columbus
Parish Council
1st Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass, Grand Knight – Wayne Willfang 2nd Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass Viktoria Barnes, President Sean Gazeley, Chairperson
Property Committee
Sean Gazeley, Chairman
Legion of Mary
Tues. 9:30 a.m. Parish Meeting Room
Our Lady’s Mom and Tots Junior Liturgy Partners in Mission Food Donations Choir Practice
Each Wed. coffee and playtime 10 - 11am 9:30 a.m. Mass Food to be received 3rd week each month
Secretary’s Office Hours
Mon. – Thurs. 9 to 12 noon
Catholic Women’s League
Thursdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Yard Sale Sat. June 22nd, St. John the Evangelist Church, 270 Stone Street Gananoque.
Bake Sale and BBQ, 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wear Red
An enjoyable old custom is to wear red, the colour of the fire of the Holy Spirit, at Pentecost. June 9, the Church celebrates the culmination of Easter. All are encouraged to wear something red at Mass to joyfully signify our desire to receive the Holy Spirit anew.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Picnic
Please join your fellow parishioners for a FREE BBQ Lunch on Sunday June 9th at 12 pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, and desserts will be served in the hall. Games and activities will be held on the back lawn. Complimentary tickets are available following all weekend masses beginning on Saturday, May 18th. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions. Thank you!
Significant Liturgies and Events
• Sun. June 9, Pentecost and Parish Family Barbeque • Wed. June 12 Bus Tour to Dear Evan Hansen, Toronto • Wine & Scotch Tasting, Parish Major Fundraising Event September 21st.
Our Lady’s Moms and Tots: Every Wednesday at the church Hall. A gathering for mothers and young children Mass at 9:30, Coffee and Playtime 10 – 11 a.m.
The CWL potluck dinner is in the parish hall on Monday, June 10 from 5 to 7
p.m. We look forward to seeing all members attending this end-of-the-year annual event. Donations to Birthright will be graciously accepted.
Dear Evan Hansen Musical – On Wed. June 12, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will sponsor a bus trip to Toronto to see the Musical Dear Evan Hansen, the Broadway Hit that has clutched the hearts of thousands with its story and beautiful soundtrack. Tickets are $215./person and includes the return trip to Toronto, dinner, an orchestra theatre seat and a $40. tax receipt. For further information a video presentation is available, https://youtu. be/uJl1nP4laHQ call Caroline Manley at 613-542-8473 or Theresa McKay at 613-3893532. The 72nd Annual Provincial CWL Convention will take place in Kingston
from July 13-17. Registration forms can be found at http://kingston.cwl.on.ca/. Please register by June 12.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Fundraising Committee is looking for the following assistance: • New Committee members. • Volunteers to assist at the following fundraising events – An evening of Tasting, Sat. Sept. 21, 201 and St. Patrick’s Dinner, Sun. Mar. 15, 2020. For further information, contact Elaine Clark 613-389-1276. Sign up sheets will be placed on the tables in the entrance to the church.
Birthright
For the “Change for Life” campaign, please take a bottle, fill it with coins, paper money or cheques and return it on Fathers’ Day weekend. If you still have a baby bottle at home from last year, we would appreciate it if you would return it on Fathers’ Day. The money we raise will enable us to offer positive assistance and aid to pregnant girls and women who find themselves facing a difficult or unplanned pregnancy. “The essence of Birthright is love, and where love is, miracles happen.”
Sacraments Liturgical Assignments are posted on the bulletin boards and on the parish website Holy Communion to those in the Parish who are not well enough to come to Sunday Mass, please contact Sandra Belanger: 613-384-1489. Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 4:30-5:00 p.m., daily before Mass, and by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: by appointment Sacrament of Marriage: Arrange 6 months in advance. Pre-marriage course required Sacrament of the sick: as needed. Call the parish office.
Day of Reflection – “Jesus is the Heart of the World” Mon Jun 17, 9-3pm
Facilitator: Deacon Bill Gervais In a world full of distractions, we often miss the heart of the world, Jesus, who actively seeks our engagement. This day of reflection will draw on several scripture passages to help you better know the joy and peace of Christ, and through personal prayer, enter more deeply into the heart of Jesus, the source of all love. Call to register by Mon June 3/Cost: $25. Providence Spirituality Centre 613-542-8826
145th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and Cap-de-la-
Madeleine from the dioceses of Ottawa, Kingston, Gatineau, Pembroke, Mont-Laurier, and Alexandria/Cornwall on August 10-11. Our Weekend Celebrant is Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, of the Archdiocese of Ottawa. Info & reservation: Mike Budge: 613 224-8110.
10th Annual Catholic Women’s Fall Retreat Glen House Resort, near Gananoque Sept. 20 – 22nd. See bulletin board for details.
New Life Group
Are you, or someone you know, experiencing the trauma of a Separation and/or Divorce? Where do you turn for help? Come to the New Life Group Meeting: a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings: June 11, TED Talks and June 25, Looking at Ourselves/Dealing with Stress. 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Francis J. Spence Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road, (613) 548-4461. All faith denominations are welcome.
The Church Bookroom is closing on June 28th. There is a clearance sale with a minimum of 40% to 90% off regular priced items, exclusions noted in store. Special orders do not qualify for discounts. This will be a great loss for our community. Please pass this on to your CWL and your parishioners. Automatic Debit – Our parish has Automatic Debit those wishing to have their Sunday Offering and/or Building Fund Collection debited directly from their bank account on a monthly basis are asked to contact the parish office to receive the necessary paperwork, or take a copy of the forms from the church vestibule.
Liturgical Assignments
| June 8/9
5:15 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Lectors
P. Noonan S. Smith
S. Belanger S. Gazeley
A. Clark V. Barnes
E.M.
P. Noonan S. Smith
S. Belanger S. Cruz
A. Clark V. Barnes
Gift Bearers
T. Frendo-Cumbo Gooding Family C. Frendo-Cumbo
L. Patry P. Reed
Ushers
R. Hoffman Volunteer
R. Vanderhelm Volunteer
J. MacIntyre Volunteer