St. Francis and St. Clare of Parish

Including the Communities of: Pat Belgrave, Admin. Assistant

St. Theresa’s: St. Church 6476 Bayers Road; 902-454-8221 Monday 9:00 am—11:30 am Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 am—Noon www.saintcatherineofsiena.ca

St. Catherine’s: St. of Kolkata Church 6032 Normandy Drive; 902-454-5835 Wednesday 9:00am—5:00 pm

www.motherteresaparish.com

Cheryl Delaney, Admin. Assistant St. Patrick’s Church St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata: 2263 Brunswick Street; 902-429-1300 Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 am—Noon; www.saintpatrickschurch.ca 1:00 pm—4:00 pm

St. Theresa’s Church Pastor: Fr. Francesco Pirisi, FoH 6351 North Street; 902-454-8221 St. Patrick’s: Associate Pastor: www.sttheresaschurch.ca Wed. & Fri. 9:00 am—1:00 pm Fr. Andrew Rembarczyk Parish Address: Religious Education Coordinators: Deacons: 6351 North Street, Halifax, NS B3L 1P7 St. Catherine’s—Donna Noddin Rev. Mr. Paul Carnell [email protected] St. Mother Teresa—Susan Sarty https://www.facebook.com/ Rev. Mr. Art Mitchell St. Patrick’s—Sr. Bernadette StFrancisandStClareofAssisiParish Rev. Mr. Len Moore St. Theresa’s—Sr. Lucia SUNDAY TIMES St. Catherine of Siena St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata St. Patrick’s St. Theresa’s

Sunday 11:00 am & 7:00 pm Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am Sunday 10:00 am Saturday 4:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time — January 26, 2020

Daily Mass Intentions During the Christmas Season the Liturgy of the Word made refer- ence to the ancient promise of a Messiah and the fulfillment of that St. Theresa’s promise in the birth of . There were many signs; the angels Tues. Jan. 28 9:00 am Luigini Zavrella message to the shepherds, the visit of the wise men from the east, Wed. Jan. 29 9:00 am Gerry Upcott and later the events surrounding the Baptism of Jesus. As Jesus Thurs. Jan. 30 9:00 am All intentions in the Book began his public ministry those who encountered him on the roads Fri. Jan. 31 9:00 am Allister and Effie Lewis asked themselves who is this Jesus. Today's readings answer that question again. St. Catherine’s Sat. Feb. 1 9:00 am Lea Comeau The first reading from and the Gospel of Matthew are closely connected. Isaiah writes, "the Lord, in later time, will make glorious Liturgy the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations." In Matthew's Gospel we read that Jesus left Jerusalem and Sunday of the Word of God th made his home in Capernaum by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee. - On September 30 , 2019, - the fulfilment of the ancient prophecy concerning the promised Francis released an Messiah. Isaiah says that the Messiah will begin his ministry in Apostolic Letter, Aperuit illis, Galilee and Matthew points to his ministry as proof that Jesus is designating the Third Sunday the Messiah. of Ordinary Time as ‘Sunday of the Word of God’ – an The second part of the gospel tells us that Jesus invited the four fish- opportunity to celebrate and ermen to follow him as he began his public ministry and how quick- study holy scriptures. The Holy Father invites Catholics around the ly they responded to his call. They witnessed his teaching, his abil- world to highlight the gift that the scriptures offer us. This year, ity to cure the sick, the Kingdom of God through the work of Jesus. Sunday of the Word of God, is THIS SUNDAY, January 26, 2020. World Day of the Sick was instituted by Pope John Paul II in 1992. He designated February 11th, the Feast of , to be an annual day of prayer and consideration of the sick and Canadian Bishops Encourage the Faithful to Have their of those who care for them. Say About Euthanasia/ Assisted Suicide - The Canadian At the weekend Masses on Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) wants to draw the February 15th and 16th there will be an opportunity for faithful's attention to the Government of Canada's launch the sick within our community to receive the Sacrament of a two-week general public consultation on the expan- of Anointing of the Sick. Through receiving this sacra- sion of eligibility for assisted suicide – euthanasia ment, the Holy Spirit will give strength, peace and cour- (“Medical Assistance in Dying”, commonly referred to as age to help those overcome the difficulties of chronic MAID) following the September 2019 Superior Court of sickness, serious illness or old age. Québec ruling that found it unconstitutional to limit access The Catechism of the states that “the to MAID only to people nearing the end of life. Canadians Church believes and confesses that among the seven are being invited to share their views (online or PDF) by sacraments there is one especially intended to strengthen the close of the consultation period on Monday, 27 those who are being tried by illness, the Anointing of the January 2020, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Sick”. It is appropriate to receive the Anointing of the Sick for those suffering from a chronic condition

detrimental to their health and wellbeing, and as soon as Online English: https://justice.survey-sondage.ca/f/s.aspx? “anyone from the faithful begins to be in danger of death s=6E6210A5-E100-4201-A55D-CFB52ADA1C0C from sickness or old age”, “just to an operation”, or PDF English: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cons/ad-am/ “for the elderly whose frailty becomes more survey_maid_eng.pdf pronounced”.

Church News The questions in the survey do not ask whether or not euthanasia/assisted suicide should be expanded to include Homily—The paper or email transcribed Homily persons with disabilities; that, instead, is assumed. While will be taking a two-week break - returning in the survey questions are mainly multiple choice, there are February. sections that allow for further comment. Youth Group will meet on Tuesday, January 28th with a baking night in the Archbishop Mancini invites the faithful of the Archdiocese kitchen of the church hall. 6:30— to partake in the survey to express their views. 8:30pm.

The Feast of St. Blaise Share some laughs while we prepare some baked is Monday, February goods to share with Hope Cottage. 3rd. St. Blaise is the patron of people with diseases of the ROLL OVER throat.

During the 9:00am Mass on Tuesday, February 4th, parishioners will be The number drawn last week - #105 - was not played invited to have their throats blessed. Two unlit candles are so we have a roll over in the amount of 120.00. This held next to each person’s throat as the priest or deacon week’s prize will be over $250.00! says, “Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and Next Draw Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020 martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness: In the name of the Should you have any questions email Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” [email protected]. Join us for St. Theresa's Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, February 1st, after the 4:30 Mass.

Our meal includes spaghetti, Caesar salad, a roll, cake for dessert, with tea or coffee.

The meal is $10 per person or $30 for a family. There will also be take-away for those who can’t stay with us.

It is our first church community event and fundraiser in 2020, and we hope you will spread the word and attend for a delicious meal and great company!

All welcome! Finance Corner Finance Corner helps inform Parishioners and our Guests of financial and other issues that keep St. Theresa’s strong and vibrant so that we have a spiritual home of which we can be proud and in which we can thrive, grow and worship as a Eucharistic Family guided by the Holy Spirit.

When you enter St. Theresa’s you see signs in the entrances that notify Parishioners and Guests that an assistive listening device is available. This has been made possible through the generosity of special donations. Please offer a prayer of thanks for those who have acted so generously each time you use the system.

How it works: St. Theresa’s has four receivers to loan to Parishioners and Guests to the Church on a first come, first served basis. The assistive listening system takes the audio signal from the various microphones of our sound system and broadcasts it to a small receiver that is held by the person who needs hearing assistance. If the person wearing the receiver has hearing aids with a T-Coil then the sound signal is picked up from the loop plugged into the receiver and heard through the person’s hearing aids. If the person holding the receiver does not have hearing aids then the sound is heard from a small ear speaker that is hooked over the ear.

Give it a try: We want Parishioners and Guests who would like to try the assistive listening receiver to have a chance to use it. Please ask a Greeter as you enter the Church or go to the Sacristy and ask to borrow a receiver. For more infor- mation about this way to hear the Word of Christ at St. Theresa’s, pick up a brochure on the table in the entrances of the Church. Improving our Church will help keep St. Theresa’s strong and growing in the heart of Halifax!

Note: If you would like to purchase your own assistive listening device, please contact the Parish Office for details. St. Francis and St. Clare News Diocesan News Catholic Spiritual Book Group All are welcome to Saint Catholic Community’s - faithful readers welcome! next Mass, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, 6930 Mumford Rd., Halifax. All This winter we are reading through the most popular Catholics may receive the . The Holy Catholic self-help book of all time, ‘Introduction to Mass will be celebrated according to Divine Worship: the Devout Life’ by St. . This 17th The Missal, the Vatican’s text for the celebration of Mass in Ordinariates around the world. century classic is a proven spiritual guide for living an authentic Christian life. https:// Saint Bede Catholic Community is a mission of the www.catholicity.com/devoutlife/ Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. This is a special type of diocese for former Anglicans in Canada Group starts 7 pm Monday Jan. 27th at St Theresa's and the U.S. who desire to be Catholic, but have felt a Rectory. We will meet every second week. strong bond to their historical form of worship. Members of the Ordinariate are fully Roman Catholic, but retain Contact person Hanna Ritvanen, elements of their liturgical heritage in their celebration of [email protected] Mass.

We at Saint Bede will be privileged to have the Father Doug Hayman the Dean of Canada as our Celebrant and Homilist, as well as the Holy Heart Schola Cantorum and There will be a session held on Safe Environment Mr. Greg Doyle, organist at St. Agnes, enriching the Protocol part of Responsible Ministry Protocols music for the Mass. of our Church. The Ordinariates were created by the Holy See in The session will be held on February 22 from response to repeated requests from Anglican individuals 10:00am -11:30 am in St. Mother Teresa's Church and groups who had come to identify the Catholic Church hall. It is being led by Ann James and Rachel as their home. The Ordinariate is a major step in the Jacques from the Human Resource Department at fulfillment of the Second Vatican Council’s vision for the Diocesan Centre. All those who volunteer with Christian unity, in which diverse expressions of the one children and vulnerable adults in our Church are Faith are joined together in the one Church. The Ordinar- iates were made possible by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 requested to attend. and the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter for North America in 2012. Web site: ordinariate.net All parishioners are most welcome. Steubenville Atlantic Registration - Registration for Steubenville Atlantic 2020 is open! Steubenville Atlantic, our annual high school youth conference, is July 3rd – 5th, 2020 at Dalhousie University. The conference is for Community News youth who will enter grade nine in September 2020 through to youth who are graduating high school this "Theology on Tap" - The Good Shepherd Parish June. Steubenville Atlantic is one of 25 Steubenville invites young adults (ages 20-40) to join them on the Youth Conferences across North America. It is a funda- last Wednesday of every month for the next five mentally Catholic, dynamic youth conference that reveals months (Jan—May) for Theology on Tap. It’s an God to teens through powerful speakers, high-quality opportunity for young adults to explore issues and music, and participation in the sacraments. Curious th topics that relate to the Catholic Faith. about the conference? Join us January 28 at 7:00 pm for a Steubenville Night of Worship at St. Clement Church to Date and Location: January 29th, Dal Student experience a taste of a Steubenville Conference. To Union Building, Grawood Room, 6:30-8:00pm. register for the conference or learn more, visit Speaker: Fr. Irek Bem. www.steubenville.ca or contact Elizabeth Craig at [email protected] or (902) 429-9800 ext 311.

Weekday Mass Times: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am at St. Theresa’s Monday to Friday from 9:30am until 4:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am at St. Catherine's Saturday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in St. Theresa’s Chapel Confessions at St. Theresa’s: Saturday 3:15 pm —4:00 pm