St. Mary’s Our Lady of Good Counsel 100 Young Street, , K1Y 3P7 Phone: 613-728-9811 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stmarysottawa.ca

SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING November 26, 2017

PASTORAL STAFF PARISH MINISTRIES MASS TIMES Sunday Rev. Sean Wenger, CC ADORATION CHAPEL Dave and Hélène Arsenault Pastor 613-728-9811 x702 [email protected] Saturday 5:00pm Rev. John Likozar, CC ALPHA EXPERIENCE Rob & Lynne Brooks Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Associate Pastor 613-728-9811 x701 [email protected] Weekdays Dcn Charles Fink ALTAR SERVERS Zachary Timinski Monday to Saturday 9:00am [email protected] 613-728-9811 x704 [email protected] Wednesday and Friday 12:15pm Sr. Anna Chan, SC BAYSWATER AND YOUNG Aaron Juneau Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries 613-728-9811 x710 [email protected] RECONCILIATION [email protected] BUILDING COMMITTEE Chris Smith Saturday , 9:30am (after Mass) 613-728-9811 x883 613-728-9811x708 [email protected] Saturday , 4:00pm to 4:45pm (before Mass) CHILDREN’S LITURGY Jolene Scherr Wednesday and Friday , 9:30am (after Mass) PARISH STAFF 613-839-9387 [email protected] And by appointment. Marian Corak CHOIRS Warren Scherr Director of Parish Operations 613-728-9811 x706 [email protected] BAPTISM [email protected] COFFEE MINISTRY Anna Mallaci Two months notice required. 613-728-9811 x880 613-986-2119 Please call Sr. Anna at 613-728-9811 x883. Fred Wazen GREETING MINISTRY Carole Talgoy MARRIAGE Building Maintenance Operator 613-728-9811 x713 [email protected] Nine months notice required. [email protected] HEART OF MERCY Debbie Duval 613-728-9811 x881 Please call the office at 613-728-9811 x880. 613-728-9811 x714 [email protected] Chantal Leger HOSPITALITY/KITCHEN Catherine Sullivan ADORATION CHAPEL Youth Coordinator 613-798-5575 Monday to Friday 6:00am to 10:00pm [email protected] 613-728-9811 x882 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Dave Mulcair Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 10:00pm 613-807-0875 Located in the church basement. PASTORAL COUNCIL LIBRARY Pascale de Frahan 613-728-9811 x707 [email protected] CHURCH OPEN FOR PRAYER Chair Pastoral Council Chris Currie, MARRIAGE PREPARATION Véronique & Howard Fohr Mon Tues Thurs Sat 8:15am to 10:00am [email protected] Wed Fri 8:15am to 1:00pm 613-720-1724 613-523-5188 Jackie O'Donnell NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Anne Belanger LIBRARY HOURS Secretary 819-684-5310 Saturday 4:00pm to 5:00pm Jeremy Lobo NEW LIFE RETREAT Odette Regimbal Sunday 10:15am to 1:30pm Chair Pastoral Planning Committee 613-224-5723 Natalia Lacar NIGHT OF WORSHIP & MINISTRY Lise Going PARISH OFFICE HOURS Chair Communication Committee 613-728-9811 x720 [email protected] Monday Closed Doug Pruner PERSONAL PRAYER MINISTRY Michael Sarich Tuesday 9:30am to 4:00pm Chair Governance Committee 819.351.9225 [email protected] Wednesday 9:30am to 4:00pm PRAYER CONNECTION John Brooks Jeff Schulz Thursday 9:30am to 4:00pm 613-728-8035 [email protected] Friday 9:30am to 12.00pm Jonathan Rogers PRO LIFE Helena Szakowski Closed noon hour - 12.00 to 1.00pm 613-728-9811 x728 [email protected] FINANCE COUNCIL RCIA Dan & Annie Gutoskie André Pion, Chair Finance Council [email protected] [email protected] SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Sr. Anna Chan 613-723-0150 613-728-9811 x883 [email protected] OUR MISSION Frank Barrett SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES Jeff Schultz 819-647-3665 To worship God, SPIRITUAL GIFTS Tracey McAskill proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, 613-728-9811 x734 [email protected] lead others into relationship with him, UNBOUND Margot Canough and grow together as his disciples. [email protected] WEDDINGS Chris & Anne-Marie Smith 613-728-9811 x739 [email protected]

During October and November we are focusing on GIVING our lives to Jesus. Parish Life

WIDER REACH REVEAL WEEKEND November Stewardship Report - SUN NOV 26 - Surplus / Offerings Budgeted Many thanks to all of you who have made such generous pledges to the Shortfall Wider Reach Campaign. Nov-05 $ 11,294 $ 9,135 $ 2,159 Perhaps due to last weekend's inclement weather, you were unable to Nov-12 $ 8,961 $ 9,135 -$ 174 make your pledge. Please do so this weekend. Your pledge is an expres- sion of your commitment to the future of our Parish. You can place your Nov-19 $ 9,702 $ 9,135 $ 567 Pledge Card in the Sunday Offertory basket. Nov-26

. Totals: $29,957 $ 27,404 $2,553 NEW PEW SUNDAY - DEC 2/3 - Divine Mercy Library Everyone get ready for New Pew Sunday! It's next week. You'll get name tags at the Library Hours: beginning of mass to help in introducing Sat 4:00—5:00pm & Sun 10:15am-1:30pm yourselves to your new neighbour. VISIT OUR LIBRARY SAT EVENING / SUN MORNING November’s theme is the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Drop by and browse our wide selection of materi- als on this topic, including our featured book this month: PRO-LIFE FUNDRAISER: CHRISTMAS CAKES, GIFT BASKETS,  Prayers, Promises and De- TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CARDS votions for the Holy Souls in Pur- gatory, Susan Tassone - BEFORE & AFTER MASS, DEC 2 & 3 -

Next weekend, Christmas Fruit Cakes and Gift Baskets made by the Cister- December marks the Advent sea- cian Monks of St-Jean-de-Matha and traditional Christmas cards will be son: one of anticipation and expec- available for sale in the church hall before and after all Masses. All proceeds tation in which we come to terms with the deepest yearning of our go to help pro-life work in Ottawa on behalf of Campaign Life Coalition. soul—a yearning fulfilled only in  Christmas Fruit Cake (600 g) - $18 Jesus Christ. To complement this special season, The Magnificat  Gift Basket (includes 2 boxes of 6 chocolates-maple and hazelnut Lenten Companion Booklets are available for a sug- filled, jar of O’Karamel Maple Spread, Mini Christmas Cake 150g, and gested donation of $5. 10 dark chocolate church mice) - $30 Please drop by to pick up one of these beautiful  Christmas Cards (traditional, package of 10) – 1 for $10 or 2 for $18 booklets.

A SPECIAL MASS IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY - THURS, DEC 7 AT 7:00PM - ADVENT CONFESSIONS TIME An Evening with Our Lady Virgen de Caacupe of Paraguay. -SAT, DEC 16 10.00AM TO 1:00PM – We will have two priests for each hour in the A Special English/Spanish Mass being held on Thursday December 7th church. A great way to prepare to welcome the 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Celebrant: Fr. Sean Wenger, CC. Lord Jesus at Christmas. Reception with a sampling of Paraguayan food will follow.

Baptisms Knights Korner

Please pray a blessing for those being baptised this month, and HOLY FAMILY CHRISTMAS BUTTONS. for their families: Get your Christmas button from one of the Knights at the  Lucy Teresa Turner Parents: Sara and Cameron entrances after Mass or in the hall at coffee. Freewill dona- tions accepted. These buttons make great conversation starters (Always be prepared to make a defence for the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15)).

St. Mary’s Parish November 26, 2017 100 Young Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3P7 2017 v17.11.01 Phone: 613-728-9811 St. Mary’s Parish 100 Young Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3P7 Email: [email protected]: 613-728-9811 St. Mary’s Parish Email: [email protected]

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Updated info on Bill C-51: On Nov. 8, the Parliamentary Standing Committee Immaculate Heart of Mary 26th Christmas Concert: 1758 Alta Vista Dr., for Justice and Human Rights voted to amend clause 14 of Bill C-51 so as to Sun., Dec. 10, 3:00pm. The Ottawa Catholic School Board Chamber choir, retain section 176 of the Criminal Code (which makes it an indictable offence the Kanata Choral Society, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Choir accompa- to obstruct or cause violence to an officiating clergyman or , and to nied by the Ottawa Wind Ensemble and joined by tenor soloist Dr. Fraser disturb religious worship or gatherings) with a new provision to encompass Rubens. In support of the Heron Emergency Food Centre. Freewill offering. unequivocally all religious and spiritual services. The amended Bill will now Info: (613-791-9115). return to the Minister of Justice for consideration, then both Houses of Parlia- St. Elizabeth Church Christmas Bazaar: Christmas crafts, bake sale, white ment, followed by Royal Assent. Since the amended Bill has yet to pass into elephant sale, Christmas fruit cakes. Enjoy chili or soup lunch for $5. 1303 law and in view of the possibility of resistance to the proposed amendment, Leaside Avenue at Merivale Road, Sat., Dec. 2, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Hosted the Honourable Rob Nicholson, MP for Niagara Falls, has forwarded a petition by The Ladies Auxiliary. Info: 613-725-2242. and cover letter to the CCCB seeking all Canadiansè support in asking the Government of Canada to retain section 176 of the Criminal Code. Coordinator of Youth Ministries at Annunciation of the Lord: Seeking a Documentary Screening: Messages From Heaven: The Face of Satan & The Coordinator of Youth Ministries who will be responsible for planning and imple- Reality of Hell. Britannia United Church, 985 Pinecrest Rd. Thurs., Dec. 7, menting programs for our youth from grades 6-12. A dynamic Catholic faith 6:30pm. Featuring the life and work of the late Reverend Joseph E. Kane and and commitment to the mission of the Parish are integral to this position. Full his book Your Light Shines in My Darkness. Freewill offering. Karen Bourgon/ description: www.annunciation-ottawa.com. Candidates invited to submit a Sister+Hood, [email protected]; 613-806-0377; www.sisterhood.live. letter of interest/resume to [email protected]. Application Manly Men: Wrestling with Changing Definitions of Masculinity: Saint deadline: Nov. 30. Paul University, Room 201 (main building), Wed., Nov. 29, 7:00-8:00pm. Employment Opportunity at St. Patrick Basilica: St Patrick Basilica Parish Info: www.ustpaul.ca; 613-851-1348. Sponsored by Mark Slatter, Faculty of is seeking a part-time bookkeeper. The job description is available on the Theology. parish website basilica.ca. Interested candidates are asked to send their St. Bernard Christmas Concert: Share the spirit of Christmas on Sun., Dec. resume and two work-related references by email to the Parish Office in- 3, 2:00-4:00pm. The singers and musicians that participate in the weekend [email protected]. masses are planning an afternoon of Christmas music. Entrance is free; dona- Ennis Sisters Christmas Concert: Fund raiser for Shepherds of Good Hope. tions will be accepted for St. Bernard Charities. Info: 613-738-1943. Theatre. Dec. 4, 7:30pm. Sponsored/hosted by Shep- Concert of Christmas Music: A fundraising concert for St. Peter Celestine herds of Good Hope. Info: [email protected]. Church performed by the Arnprior Community Choir. St. Peter Celestine Meaningful Engagement in Long-Term Care: An evening of sharing and Church, Pakenham, Tues., Dec. 5, 7:00pm. Cost: $15 each; $5 for children discovery of how Bruyère Continuing Care is striving to build compassionate 10 and under. Info: [email protected]. communities through meaningful engagement. Mgr Daniel Berniquez, Vicaire Stairwell Carollers Christmas Concert Fundraiser: Saint Joseph Church, épiscopal, will offer opening remarks and Executive Director for Citizens for Orleans, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Dec. 9, 7:30pm 40th anniversary Gala Con- Public Justice, Joe Gunn, will speak about the History of Health Care in Cana- cert and first time in Orleans, the Stairwell Carollers will be singing in many da: the ethical voice of Canadian Churches. Saint-Louis Residence, 879 Hia- languages. Benefits to the renovate the Church, a historical landmark. Tickets watha Park Rd., Orleans, Thurs., Dec. 7, 6:30 – 8:00pm. Free parking on at parish office or at concert, if space available. Cost: $20; children under 12 site. RSVP by Nov 30. Info: [email protected]. free. Info: 613-824-7983; [email protected]; campaign http:// stjosephorleanscampaign.ca

Mass Intentions for the Week of Nov 27-Dec3 Readings

Mon 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Bedwin Escander By: Liz Leeks Mon Daniel 1.1-6, 8-20 Daniel 3 Luke 21.1-4 The repose of the soul of Grandfather Mary & Helen Tue 9:00 AM For: By: James Walsh O'Connor Tue Daniel 2.3, 9a, 10a, 27a, 31-45++ Wed 9:00 AM For: The intentions of Arlene Ambroziak By: Linda Cobb Daniel 3 Luke 21.5-11 Frank & Huguette Wed 12:15 PM For: The intentions of Christopher Murphy By: Wed Daniel 5.1-6, 13-14, 16-17, & Francis Sigouin 23-28 Daniel 3 Thurs 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Manuel da Silva By: Agnés Ndzié Luke 21.12-19 Thu Romans 10.9-18 Fri 9:00 AM For: Tessa By: Carmel Maloney Psalm 19 Matthew 4.18-22

Fri 12:15 PM For: Chandra Landry By: Carmel Maloney Fri Daniel 7.1-14++ Daniel 3 The repose of the soul of Boleslwa Sat 9:00 AM For: By: Aimee Rae Luke 21.29-33 Krzyskow Sat Daniel 7.15-27 Sat 5:00 PM For: The intentions of Arlene Ambroziak By: Bibiane O'Gorman Daniel 3 Luke 21.34-36

Sun 9:00 AM For: The parishioners of St. Mary's By: Sun Isaiah 63.16b-17; 64.1,3-8 1 Corinthians 1.3-9 Johane Brady & his Sun 11:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Stephen Brady By: children Mark 13.33-37