Catholic Parishes of Tilbury St.St. FrancisFrancis XavierXavier andand St.St. Peter’sPeter’s onon thethe ThamesThames

“We are a family of welcoming disciples of Christ, striving to use our gifts of time, talent and treasure to meet the needs of our parish families; provide for our greater social surroundings, and build the Kingdom of God”. PASTORAL TEAM PARISH OFFICE (for both sites)

Parish Priest / Administrator: 32 Canal St. W. PO Box 1029 Tilbury, ON N0P2L0 Rev. Christopher Bourdeau [email protected] Office: (519) 682-1102 Fax (519) 682-3270 Ext 222 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Pastoral/Youth Minister: Parish Website: tilburycatholic.ca Mr. Jamie Soulliere [email protected] Ext 225 Secretary: Darlene Raaymakers Ext :200

Permanent Deacons: Property : Mr. Jean-Paul Labonte Ext: 248 Rev. Mr. Timothy Raaymakers [email protected] Bookkeeper: Rachelle Moison Ext: 241 Ext 236 St. Vincent De Paul [email protected] Ext: 5

Rev. Mr. Raymond Girard on leave Cemeteries: St and St. Charles Liz Trudell (519) 682-9591 New Office Hours: Monday 8:30am—12:30pm; 1pm—4pm Wednesday 1pm—5 pm St. Peter’s on the Thames Saturday 9am—1pm Stan Powell (519)401-2034/Sadie Bruette (519)436-0461 Due to COVID, the office is currently closed until further notice!! SACRAMENTS Sunday January 17, 2021 Registration is available online @ www.tilburycatholic.ca Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Corpus Christi Council 11891 Baptism 1st Sunday of the Month 519-682-3644 Preparation required Year B

Ralph Roels – Grand Knight Confession Luc Gagnier – Deputy Grand Knight 4- 4:45pm Saturdays SFX 6:30-6:50pm Tuesdays SP

First Confession & First Communion Preparation begins in Jan. Register by calling either parish office.

Confirmation Preparation begins in Sept. Students in grade 7 and up

Marriage 8 months advanced notice Meeting with Priest & Preparation required

Anointing of the Sick By appointment with Priest

For the latest news and events: www.tilburycatholic.ca or @tilburycatholic Located in Merlin within our Parish Cluster

Our Lady of the Rosary Monastery and Shrine Find us on facebook.com/TilburyCatholic (519) 689-7760 * [email protected] St. Francis Xavier Masses and Intentions of the Week: Second Sunday In Ordinary Time Sunday December 20, 2020 Jan. 20-St. Fabian (200-250), a farmer who Year B TGA $ 850.00 happened to come to as Church leaders Regular $ 115.00 prepared to elect a new following the January 17, 2021

Initial Offering $ 17.00 death of Pope Anterus and while watching Sunday January 17th-2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Christmas $ 15.00 the proceedings, a dove flew into the hall, The main theme of today’s Scripture and settled on his head. To the people, this readings is Divine vocation – that everyone is 10 am St Francis Xavier NYD-Solemnity of Mary $ 10.00 called by God to be a witness for Christ by was a sign from the Holy Spirit that Fabian (live webcast 10 am St Francis) TOTAL $ 1007.00 should become the next pope. Fabian served doing something for others with his or her life, using his or as the 20th pope for 14 years. During a time of her unique gifts and blessings. Hence, today’s readings re- peace, he set up the structure of the Church in Rome, appointed mind us of our personal and corporate call to become witness- Tuesday January 19th *** no mass*** St. Peter’s on the Thames es for Jesus, the Lamb of God, by leading lives of holiness and

deacons and sent missionaries to France. He was martyred during

Not available at this time a persecution of Christians. purity. Wednesday January 20th ***no mass*** The first reading describes how Yahweh called

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25 to His service and how the boy Samuel responded to Sunday January 24th - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Act of Spiritual Communion “Abide in my love... and you shall bear much Him, saying, “Speak, Lord, Your servant is listening.” Hence, 10 am St Francis Xavier fruit” (cf. Jn 15:5-9) is the theme for the 2021 Week of My Jesus, God blessed him in the mission entrusted to him, and Samuel became an illustrious figure, ranking with and (live webcast 10 am St Francis) Prayer for Christian Unity. The focus is on Christ’s prayer I believe that You are present in the as a man of God. Most Holy Sacrament. Readings for January 17th-Second Sunday in Ordinary time “That all may be one” (Jn 17:21). This year’s Week of Prayer theme was developed by the Monastic Community of I love You above all things, In the Responsorial Psalm, the psalmist sings, First Reading—1 Samuel 3: 3b-10, 19 Grandchamp in Switzerland, a group of religious sisters and I desire to receive You into “Behold, I come to do Your will,” indicating that his vocation Second Reading—1 Corinthians 6: 13c-15a, 17-20 from different church traditions brought together by a my soul. is to obey, to do what God commands him to do. Gospel Reading—John 1: 35-42 common vocation of prayer, community life, hospitality Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacra- In the second reading, St. Paul explains to the and by their commitment to Christian unity. This group was mentally, Corinthians that their Divine call is a call to holiness. Hence, Readings for January 24th—Third Sunday in Ordinary Time founded in the 1940’s as these women gathered to nourish come at least spiritually into my heart. they need to keep their bodies pure and souls holy because by their life of faith inspired by the example of Christ who I embrace You as if You were already there Baptism they have become parts of Christ’s Body and the First Reading— 3: 1-5. 10 went to be alone to pray. The sisters of Grandchamp invite and unite myself wholly to You. temples of the Holy Spirit. Second Reading—1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 Never permit me to be separated from You. Gospel Reading—Mark 1: 14-20 us this year to pray and reflect on John 15, where Jesus In the Gospel, claims that his Amen. proclaims that he is the true vine and his Father is the vocation is to introduce Jesus to two of his disciples as the vinegrower. He calls us to “abide” in him so as to bear fruit. “Lamb of God,” suggesting Jesus’ vocation to become a Liturgy of the Hours Prayers To abide in Christ is an inner attitude that demands much St. Francis Lottery Calendars sacrificial lamb to atone for our sins. The disciples followed of us. When we allow Jesus’ words to abide in us, his life Jesus to his residence, accepting his invitation to “come and flows through us, and we bear fruit. We are called to pray The 2021 St. Francis/ St Peter Parish Lottery Calendar is ready. see.” They stayed with him that day. Then Andrew brought his brother Simon to Jesus, introducing Jesus to him as the Please join us for Liturgy of the hours prayers fervently to God for the restoration of the unity for which The prize board has grown to $15,742.90! There is an Early Bird Messiah. Thus, today’s Gospel describes also the call or every Monday and Thursday at 8am and 4:30 pm Jes,us prayed. Since we cannot meet to pray together that Draws, 3 other cash draws and a trip to the Shrines of Quebec valued at $1500. The price remains $25. vocation of the first apostles and challenges us to invite others all may be one, as Christ desires, you might like to journey to Christ by our Christian witnessing. and Wednesday mornings at 8am. in prayer over eight days through scripture texts, short There are four ways you can get your calendar: reflection and prayer. This resource is available at http:// 1. Fill out the form at the back of your calendar and put it in the Our Christian vocation is to live and die like the weekofprayer.ca. Go under “Resources” for 2021; Scroll Sunday Collection or the Mailbox on the north side of the Lamb of God. We live like the Lamb of God by leading pure, Deacon Tim Happy Hour innocent, humble, selfless lives, obeying Christ’s down to Canadian Resources “Bible Study-Eight Days of church near the elevator entrance. 2. Say yes if you receive a call from one of our volunteers. commandment of love. Doing this requires a personal Please join us for Happy Hour with Deacon Tim. Prayer”; Open the file at the bottom of the page to access experience of Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We get this per- the Biblical Reflections and Prayers. (credit to Nicholas 3. Fill out the attached form we have sent with this email and sonal of experience of Jesus in our daily lives through the Available at https://tilburycatholic.ca/dcn-tim- Jesson Ecumenical Officer Archdiocese of Regina). either print it off and put it in the collection or return it by email meditative reading and study of the Bible, through personal or messenger. happy-hr and family prayers and through our active participation in the 4. Call 519 809 0057 Eucharistic celebration. Once we have experienced the Please note: The office will be closed as per the personal presence of Jesus in our daily lives, we will start Due to Covid-19 we have to look at new ways to sell so we are directives of the Diocese of London, and sharing with others the Good News of love, peace, justice, Please pray for the sick in our faith community asking for your help. Please consider selling calendars to family tolerance, mercy and forgiveness preached and lived by Jesus. Fabbro, due to the lockdown. If your need is immedi- and friends. We will save a bundle of four or more for you. Katherine Moon, Oliver Reed, William Reaume, ate please call the office at 519-682-1102 and some- Calendars will be available for pick up starting Nov. 15th at During these difficult times I will continue to pray for Rose Duquette, Christopher Powers, Pauline Quenneville, one will get back to you as soon as possible. You can Church or by calling 519 809 0057 to make pickup each of you. These times give us an opportunity to turn to Shirley Houle, Lawrence Salive, Megan Patrick, also reach Darlene by email at [email protected] . arrangements. God in prayer, growing closer to our Lord Jesus Christ every Earla Zemmicky, Bernice Labonte, Sue Cabral, day in faith, love and hope. May God bless you and your fam- Jim Brosseau, David Bellemore, Evelyn Gore, Also, as per the directives of Bishop Fabbro, there will Thank you for realizing that we are all in this together! ilies, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Ernestine Demers, Eileen Sylvestre, Laurence Marchand, no longer be any bulletins printed. It can be accessed God Bless You! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Fr. Jack Hurley, Shirley Brousseau, Carol Mather, online at tilburycatholic.ca Stay Safe! Deacon Tim John Bednarik, Peggy Bednarik-Pollock, Avery Acheson. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. St. Francis Calendar Committee