Liturgies this week Saturday
Mar 16
5:15 p.m.
Aelian Weerasooriya
Sunday
Mar 17
9:30 a.m.
Bill Urie
11:00 a.m.
Members of the Parish
Tuesday
Mar 19
7:00 p.m.
Clare Brennan
Wednesday
Mar 20
9:30am
Mary & Edward Nolan
Thursday
Mar 21
9:30 a.m.
Manuel & Bernice Fernando
Friday
Mar 22
9:30 a.m.
Joyce & Aloysius Silva
Saturday
Mar 23
5:15pm
Joseph Cherlebois
Sunday
Mar 24
9:30 a.m.
Theresa Turner
11:00 a.m.
Members of the Parish
All servers welcome in the Sanctuary at all Liturgies.
The Stations of the Cross are
prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament during Lent, Tuesday, Tuesday to Saturday before Mass.
Prayer Line contact – Mary and Jim Beyette 613-389-1372
ADORAMUS TE CHRISTE Adoramus te Christe, et benedicimus tibi Adoramus te Christe, et benedicimus tibi Quia per sanctum crucem tuam redemisti mundum Adoramus te Christe, et benedicimus tibi Adoramus te Christe We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you We adore you, O Christ
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
Richard Hoffman, 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.
2018 Income Tax Receipts are in the parish office. Unclaimed 2019 Sunday Offering Envelopes are in the parish office. Solemn Vespers will be held for the Solemnity of St. Joseph at St. Mary’s Cathedral
on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00pm. The Cathedral Choir will lead with chanted Psalms and choral works by Gibbons and Mercier. All are invited to attend. For information, contact Jeffrey Moellman, Director of Music, 613.546.5521, x7.
Donations for Easter Flowers and through the year
are requested. Envelopes are available in the vestibule. Your donations will be included on your income tax receipts. Donations may be given in memory of beloved deceased family, friends, or for any other intentions. A list of donors and intentions will be posted in the Easter season.
New Life Group Meeting March 19th: God’s Promise of Hope/Beauty: from Ashes
of Lost Dreams and Deepest Trials 7:30 pm Francis J. Spence Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road. All Faith Denominations are welcome?
Knights of Columbus – Read, Marysville & Deseronto – Annual Lenten Fish Fry – Fri. Apr. 5 at Holy Name of Mary Parish from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Fish & Chips; Cole Slaw; Dinner Roll & Pie for Dessert, Tea/Coffee & Juice. Adults $15. Children: Under 12 $7. Under 6 Free, Family Price $45.
Dear Evan Hansen Musical
On Wednesday, 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. Focussing on the disastrous effect of neglected mental health in our youth, Dear Evan Hansen brings a poignant and thought provoking message to the stage. Laugh, cry and be moved with this tale that will stay with you for weeks. Tickets are $215./person and includes the return trip to Toronto, dinner at the Mandarin Restaurant, Pickering, an orchestra theatre seat and a $40. tax receipt. Tickets will be in great demand, with several already sold, so hurry and don’t miss out. For further information call Caroline Manley at 613-542-8473 or Theresa McKay at 613-389-3532.
Unbound Five Keys Conference:Miriam Wright, international speaker for
Unbound and Fr. Rob Arsenault CC, The Father’s Blessing. Sat., Mar. 30, 9:00 am -4:00 pm at Holy Redeemer Parish, 44 Rothesay Dr., Kanata. Mass at 8:00 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Christian Riesbeck CC. Info & registration: unboundottawaregister@gmail.com by Mar. 20. Cost: $25 payable on the day of the conference. Lunch not provided.
St. Michael’s Parish, Belleville CWL Spring Tea ~ Sat., Apr. 13th, 12 - 2 pm,
St. Michael’s Hall. Tickets available at the door. Adults: $10; Child 12 & up: $5. All are most welcome! For more info, call Sharon: 613-779-7801 or Nancy: 613-920-2249.
One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies This multinational pro-life prayer event is scheduled for 3, 4 and 5 May this year. All participating will pray at least one Rosary for the protection of the unborn. For details and to register go to: http://www. saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org/
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.
Parish Mission St. John the Apostle Parish Mar. 25, 26, 27 at 7 pm.
Theme: The God Who was, Who is and who is to come. Preacher: Friar Dennis Mason, OFM. Conv.
Share the Journey This year, Development and Peace- Caritas Canada is inviting
all of us to walk in solidarity with the 68.5 million children, women and men who have been forced to flee their homes. Every step will send a clear message to the Canadian government that it must do more to end forced migration. We hope that many of you will join us to walk and raise funds in solidarity. The walk will cover 5 km. and will depart from Holy Family Church at 130 Wiley Street (corner of Weller) in on Saturday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m. For all questions, please contact Sr. Helen Russell at 613-766-2376.
Significant Liturgies and Events
Sun. March 31, Legion of Mary, Acies Sun. April 21, Easter Sat. & Sun. April 27/28, First Communion Wed. May 22, 2:30 Sacrament of the Sick Sat. May 25, 5:15 Confirmation Sun. June 9, Pentecost
Junior Liturgy will resume on Sunday, March 24, 2019. CWL Diocesan Convention
Due date to register for the Annual CWL Diocesan Convention is March 31st. The convention is May 4 & 5 at the Ambassador Hotel, registration forms are in the vestibule. Cheques payable to Our Lady of Lourdes CWL and give to Helen Noonan or one of the executive members. Thank you. Viki Barnes
Marriage Preparation Course Fri. Apr. 5, registration 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Course
session 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm & Sat. Apr. 6, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm concluding with 5:00 pm Mass at St. Paul’s Church and presentation of course certificates.
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Liturgical Assignments March 23/24
5:15 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Lectors
P. Noonan S. Smith
M. Sonneman J. MacIntyre
J. Cosgrove A. Clark
E.M.
P. Noonan S. Smith
M. Sonnenman J. Mulvihill
J. Cosgrove A. Clark
Gifts
L. Mann Volunteer
Gooding Family
L. Patry P. Reed
Ushers
R Hoffman Volunteer
S. Gazeley Volunteer
R. Vanderhelm Volunteer