Exeter Zurich St. Joseph Goderich Grand Bend Mt. Carmel

Office Hours Being a mission-oriented Church that forms disciples of Jesus Monday—Closed

Tuesday to Friday Sunday, May 9, 2021 — 6th Sunday of Easter 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

From the Pastor’s Desk, Office Information 156 North St. Dear Friends, Goderich, Ontario N7A 2V3 Last week, I spoke about our need to be a mission-oriented church; a church, through the power Tel. 1-877-450-6414 [email protected] of the Holy Spirit, is ready and willing to bring others to Jesus; a church full of intentional www.lhcfp.dol.ca disciples. In today’s first reading, Saint Peter visits the house of Cornelius the Centurion. Here we Office located Goderich witness the strength of the Holy Spirit which is poured out on the young and old, male and female, slave and free and even the Gentiles; those on the fringes of society and the Church. 22 Mary St. Zurich, Ontario While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised N0M 2T0 believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been Tel. 1-877-450-6414 poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. [email protected] www.lhcfp.dol.ca (Acts 10.44-46) Office located Zurich Three things happened in this encounter. First, those present had an experience of the Holy 69219 Bronson Line Spirit, which was visible to those who accompanied Peter. Second, they prayed together using RR 8 the gift of tongues. And third, they praised God! Throughout the Acts of the Apostles, we hear the Parkhill, On same story again and again; that faith in Christ, through our baptism, includes the powerful N0M 2K0 transformative experience of the Holy Spirit which moves many to respond with great joy and tel. 1-877-450-6414 gratitude! [email protected] www.lhcfp.dol.ca Office located Mt. Carmel Unfortunately, two thousand years later, this experience of the Holy Spirit is still foreign to many Christian believers. We are eager to cheer and rejoice at many sporting events, a wonderful performance at a concert or even a commercial for a stick of gum, but for some reason, displays Weekend Masses of emotion and enthusiasm in church leave us fearful, disoriented and threatened. Yet, we should ask ourselves, “Who is more deserving of our spontaneous praise and demonstrations of love Goderich and devotion than the Lord who has created and redeemed us?” Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. As we quickly approach the Feast of Pentecost, let us open our hearts and voices to Grand Bend acknowledge the power of the Holy Spirit that has been poured upon us in the sacraments and in Saturday 5:00 p.m. our efforts to bring Jesus to others. Let us pray for the same boldness and enthusiasm, as in the Sunday 8:30 a.m. early church, to proclaim the amazing presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our church. Alleluia! Alleluia! Zurich Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Finally, let us give thanks to God for all mothers and those who have demonstrated a mother’s love. Let us praise God for their sacrifice, their commitment, their dedication and their love! Exeter Happy Mother’s Day!! We love you! Sunday 8:30 a.m. May the joy of the Risen Lord always fill your hearts with his peace! Mount Carmel Sunday 11:00 a.m. Fr. Antoine (Tony) Laforet St. Joseph Pastor of the Lake Huron Catholic Family of Parishes Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Pastoral Team Prayer Line Requests Pastor: Rev. Antoine (Tony) Laforet–x–222 [email protected] Associate Pastors: Rev. Matthew George-x-224 and Rev. Vince Gulikers-x-223 Deacons: John Lammers-x-235, Brian McDonald-x-236, Fred Truchon Parish Staff Business Manager: Jim Van Lanen-x-240 Office Administrators: Tina Boutilier-x-221 and Jane Lansbergen-x-200 Financial Administrators: Karen Kester-x-242 and Lori Laporte-x-241

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF May 10 — 16, 2021 A Prayer in Gratitude for Our

MONDAY: May 10 Mothers (We pray for Rev. Terrence McNamara) Int. of Marie Cyr-Whitney — St. Boniface C.W.L. Vonnie Overholt — Pat & Evelyn Regier Good and Gentle God, we pray in gratitude for our mothers and for all the wom- All Volunteers at St. Boniface — Mary Lou Denomme TUESDAY: May 11 en of theory who have joined with you in the wonder of (We pray for Rev. Gerry Campeau) bringing forth new life. You who became human through Int. of Rev. Matthew George — St. Peter C.W.L. a woman, grant to all mothers the courage they need to Jean O’Brien — Linda Boivin face the uncertain future that life with children always Martha Wick — Michael & Kate Moriarty brings. WEDNESDAY: May 12 Give them the strength to live and to be loved in return, (We pray for Rev. Richard Janisse) not perfectly, but humanly. Angela Backx — John & Gera Peters Give them the faithful support of husband, family and Gerry Lobb — H.P.C.D. School Board friends as they care for the physical and spiritual growth Lottie Grenier — Charles & Joan Regier THURSDAY: May 13 of their children. (We pray for Deacon Richard Walter) Give them joy and delight in their children to sustain Mary Clare — St. Peter C.W.L. them through the trials of motherhood. Most of all, give Cindy Regan — John & Cecile Muller them the wisdom to turn to you for help when they need Jonathon O’Connor — Family it most. FRIDAY: May 14 (We pray for Deacon Jerry Lozon) Author Unknown Bill Brand — Toni Brand & Family Carolyn Rau — Tillie Rau Bill Smith — Donna Lesperance Office Notations SATURDAY: May 15 (We pray for .Sr. Elizbieta Mruczek, A.H.J., Pastoral Min.) We find ourselves in an extended third Raphael Spaleta — Camilla & Angelo Ippolito major lockdown in the province due to the Eugene Donohue — Jim & Patricia Martin COVID-19 pandemic. During this time the Genevieve Madden — Colman & Evy McDonagh parish offices remain closed. The staff SAT.,: May 15 — Ascension of the Lord are working from home to keep our volunteers and SUN.,: May 16 — Ascension of the Lord parishioners safe as we are all encouraged to remain at Our Family of Parishes home. Messages and emails will be monitored as time allows. Job Posting: Pastoral Worker/Minister Mass cards will not be distributed during this time. Please see the attached link to view the job All sacraments will be celebrated only if the pastor posting and details for the employment deems it to be a serious need. opportunity within Lake Huron Catholic Family of Parishes for the position of Pastoral We pray for an end to the pandemic and remember all Worker/Minister. frontline and essential workers who help us live day to day. Only together can we take care of each other and https://ec-prod-sites.s3.amazonaws.com/20719/ get through this difficult time. documents/2021/4/312%20New%20Family%20Pastoral% 20Minister_ed.pdf Winter/Summer Saturday Evening Masses Diocese of London As Spring is upon us our Saturday evening Masses will soon be moving according to the schedule we laid out For the most current information we urge to visit the when we came together as a Family of Parishes. The diocesan website: https://www.dol.ca/ Masses will be adjusted accordingly when we begin to celebrate Masses once again. The Mass from Mt. Carmel will move to Grand Bend however, the Mass at Adult Faith Development St. Boniface will remain until further notice, in order to Papa Francesco Study Group: starting Monday, May maximize the seating capacity. 10. Fr. Matt will be leading a discussion group on ' enycyclicals "The Joy of the Gospel" and "Brothers (and Sisters) All". These two online six-week What does the future of the church look like? sessions may be taken either separately or in series. Can you envision what a fully active Family of Please email [email protected] for information, Parishes would look like, feel like and sound like? materials and to register for the 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Please email your response to our Pastor: groups. [email protected]

Update on the Sacraments Telephone Numbers Update The Bishop has granted us permission to baptize during this lockdown. Please Our Toll-Free Number 1-877-450-6414 is contact Fr. Tony at [email protected] if working to contact anyone at the various you wish to have your child baptized. parish offices. As mentioned earlier, the local Our next online Baptismal Prep. Meeting is scheduled telephone numbers for the parishes and halls will be for Wed., May 19 at 7 p.m. phased out during the next week or so. We will be adding extensions to that number for the halls etc. This Parents with children in grade 2 are invited to our on- system is much more flexible and economical than line Formation Meeting on Thurs., May 27 at 7 p.m. what we had. We are taking advantage of the Please visit our website to register your child for First shutdown to do this as it may take a few weeks to have Reconciliation and First Communion. During this time, this fully implemented. Thanks for your patience during we found that some young people who prepared for this time. First Communion last year during the pandemic, but did not yet receive their First Communion. If this is the case for your son or daughter, please email Fr. Tony at Summer Employment Opportunity [email protected] if you require additional information. We are considering hiring a student for the summer At this time, we are still looking for volunteers to help months to assist us with RCIA, sacramental prep and prepare Grade 8 students for Confirmation. We need other ongoing programs until we hire a pastoral worker. your assistance, so please pray about this request and Please call or email me at [email protected] if you have respond if you are willing to assist us with these questions or are interested in this opportunity. preparations for Confirmation.

We are ready to begin our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Our first online meeting will be Thurs., Employment Opportunity May 13 at 7 p.m. Please contact Fr. Tony Laforet at A part-time caretaker is needed for Our Lady of Mt. [email protected] if you wish to join us. Carmel (approx. 6-8 hours per week). Duties include cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance. If interested, please call the parish offices or email Jim Van Collection Counters Needed Lanen, [email protected] We are looking for Collection Counters for Precious Blood, Exeter and Mt. Carmel. If you would like to volunteer please contact Laudato Si’ Week May 16-24 the parish office for more information. Pope Francis invites us all to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week, which will be held from May 16-24. It will be the crowning event of the Special Laudato Live Streaming Masses from Zurich Si’ Anniversary Year, and a celebration of the great During this extended provincial wide stay at home progress the whole Church has made on its journey to order and with our reduced capacity both indoors and ecological conversion. More information and a video outdoors to 10 people, our Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. invitation featuring the Holy Father are at https:// Mass at St. Boniface will be live streamed along with laudatosiweek.org/. our weekday Masses: Monday to Friday at 12 noon. (These Masses are not open to the public & churches remain closed). Fr. Vince Gulikers will also celebrate a National Week for Life and the Family 2021 private Mass on Saturday mornings. You may view the The National Week for Life and the Family will be Masses by visiting our parishes You-tube channel. observed from 9-16 May 2021, with the theme “Family, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN_P25W7lF9pI3 the Domestic Church: A Sign of Hope and Life/La SnXAyu5KQ. The link can also be found on our parish famille, Église domestique : signe d’espérance et de website http://www.lhcfp.dol.ca/ vie”. Materials (English | French), which can be downloaded and reproduced, include: a proposed plan for pastors and lay pastoral workers on how they might Date Nights = Stronger Marriages organize the Week; a message from the CCCB President, the Most Reverend Richard Gagnon; Link to site: proposals for homily notes and Prayers of the Faithful; https://famfi.ca/events/date-night-with-ffi-may-2021/? and suggestions for related events and activities. The utm_source=General+Updates&utm_campaign=6f6fed material will also be shared with the diocesan 4180- organizers for the Family Week / Semaine Date+Night+Invite+1+General&utm_medium=email&ut québécoise des familles. The letter from m_term=0_5b8949c4cc-6f6fed4180-185765669 Richard Gagnon (President of the CCCB) is available in English and French.

4 Ways to Donate to Our Family of Parishes Catholic Education Week E-Transfers: simply send funds from your Bishop Fabbro offers a reflection on Catholic Educa- account to your parish site: St. Peter, Goderich tion Week and sends a message of hope for our stu- [email protected] dents, teachers and parents. St. Boniface - [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qGXF0Nzd0A St. Peter, St. Joseph - [email protected] IHM - [email protected] Assumption University Presentation Precious Blood - [email protected] Dr. John Cappucci is making a presentation on “The OLMC - [email protected] Persistent Prejudice: Contemporary Antisemitism in a PAD : sign-up and donate from your account. Canadian Region”. It will be live-streamed on Please contact Lori or Karen for more Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at information:1-877-450-6414. http://www.assumptionu.ca/prejudice/. A promotional Envelopes: during the pandemic you may mail poster is also available at this link. or drop them off at the parish office. Pllenty: Donate with your credit card via our Pllenty link at the parish A Celebration Congratulations to Auxiliary Bishop Dabrowski on the website under th DONATE. https://lhcfp.dol.ca/donate 30 anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. A selection of photos have been added to the diocesan Facebook page at this link.

C.W.L. News St. Peter, St. Joseph: ladies, please join us Amoris Laetitia Family Year for our monthly council meeting - Tues., May On March 19, 2021, the Church will celebrate five 11. 1 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome. years since the publication of the Apostolic Please contact Carrie at [email protected] for Exhortation Amoris Laetitia on the beauty and joy of more information and to be added to our email list for love in the family. On the same day, Pope Francis will the link. launch the Year "Amoris Laetitia Family," which will conclude on June 26, 2022, on the occasion of the X St. Peter, Goderich Elections: We are pleased that World Meeting of Families in with the Holy the following positions are filled: President, Presi- Father. For more information about how the Amoris dent-Elect, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Sec- Laetitia Family year will be celebrated throughout the retary, Spiritual Development, Christian Family Life Diocese of London, and Health & Education. The following positions are contact: [email protected]. vacant: Treasurer, Communications, Organization (Membership), Community Life and Legisla- tion/Resolutions. If you’re interested in any of these, St. Peter Seminary mentors will be provided. Questions? Contact the Link to letter: Nominating Committee (Crystal Crowley, Denise http://www.forums.dionet.ca/parishbriefings/Shared% Lalonde-Morris or Karen Wade). 20Documents/2021-04-April/ APA2021.instructionstoparishes.21.04.21.pdf Prayer Shawl Ministry Link to brochure: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish have http://www.forums.dionet.ca/parishbriefings/Shared% members who prayerfully knit or crochet 20Documents/2021-04-April/BROCHURE- Prayer Shawls, Pocket Prayer Shawls and StPeters_ParishAppeal2021_ONLINE.pdf Prayer Bears. At present some members are making hand-held hearts for patients in Zurich Vacation Bible School the ICU. Perhaps you know a person who is struggling with a health issue, has suffered a loss As we remain in lock down and are uncertain of what or needs to know that someone cares about them. the summer holds, please see the links below for a These items are made for anyone who needs to feel virtual VBS. warmth, comfort and a hug from God. All items have Website: been blessed and there is no cost. If you would like https://sites.google.com/view/zurichvbs/home an item or have any questions, you may contact: Registration: https://forms.gle/SB5KU31Ay1FckcQv7 Joan Brewer at 519-238-5567 [email protected] OR Maureen Garinther at 519-238-2759 [email protected]