May 10th Fifth Sunday of Easter From the office of the pastor… What is the picture of our Father’s house? A few years ago, a minister of the United Methodist Church was forced out of his congregation and the ministry because he had the “audacity to preach heresy” during his Sunday sermon: "I'm in a Church,” he said, “which acts as if God has a very small house, with only a few rooms and only one door. But, thanks be to God, God's house, according to Jesus, has many rooms: many places to dwell. If it were not so, he would have told us.” To add fuel to the fire, he explained his theory with a story... A good man died and was ushered into heaven, which appeared to be an enormous house. An angel began to escort him down a long hallway past "many rooms". "What's in that room?” the man asked, pointing to a very somber-looking group of people chanting a Gregorian Mass. "That's the Roman Catholic room,” said the angel “very high church.” "What's in that noisy room? ” the man asked, pointing to a group of white-clothed people dancing, clapping, singing and occasionally shrieking out loud. "That's the Pentecostal group," said the angel "very lively.” "What's in that room?" asked the man, pointing to a group of bald-headed people meditating to the sound of an enormous gong. "That’s the Zen group," said the angel. "Very quiet. You would hardly know they were here." Then the angel stopped the man, as they were about to round a corner. "Now, when we get to the next room," said the angel, "I would appreciate it if you would tip-toe past. We mustn't make any sound." "Why's that?" asked the man. "Because in that room there's a bunch of very fundamentalist Christians; and they think they’re the only ones here.” Where is your room? God bless you. Have a wonderful Sunday. Fr. Luis May 10th Fifth Sunday of Easter Joan Jenkinson. (August 11, 1927 – January 10, 2020) Peacefully with her son, at Post Inn Village, Oakville. Joan Lois (Ogden) was the beloved husband of Jack Jenkinson (deceased) of Fenelon Falls, and Richard Wassell (deceased) of Brampton. Loving mother of William Wassell, Milton ON., and his wife Cheryl, and Tis Christiens, Surrey B.C. and her husband Larry. Cherished Grandmother of Anne (Patrick) and John and great grandmother of Rose, May and Jack. Dear sister of Vera, Arvella, Jacqueline, Guelda, Theresa, William, Leo, Donald; James of Renfrew, and Gladys of Burnstown. Joan is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and the Sills’ family, Peterborough. Internment was on Friday, May the 8th at St. Aloysius/ OLQP Cemetery, Fenelon Falls at 12 noon. A private Mass for the Repose of the soul of Joan Jenkinson will be celebrated on May the 10th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church. th Sat. May 9 4:00 p.m. Holy Mass † Jimmy Deguara by Rita Deguara th Sun. May 10 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass † Joan Jenkinson by Bill Wassell th Sun. May 17 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass † The Deceased Members of the Byrne Family by Marty & Philomena Childs Let us remember in our prayers all who are sick Bobcaygeon – Paul Sirois, Edgar Thompson, Joseph Ehmann, Judith Dann, Jody Kucera, Erwin Fernandez, Evelyn Lalonde, Helen Vozza, Anne Hayes, Cindy Schwarzli, Raymond Tobin, Kathy Tobin, Deacon Bill Steenburg, and Deborah Anne Dunbar-Angus. Fenelon Falls – P. McKeaveney, Anne Stinson, Alvin Bennett, Rita Lenton, Gilmore Brand, Patrick White, Cindy Schwartzli, and Deacon Bill Steenburg. Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish CWL Outreach – Please remember the Drive Through Food Bank, a city- th wide event, on Wednesday, May 13 between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our station is on Park Street and would welcome any donation you can make in these trying times. Any donations stay in Bobcaygeon for our needs. Any help is greatly welcomed. May 10th Fifth Sunday of Easter Thank you, mother Thank you, dear Lord, for our mothers: who were brave enough to give us birth, who loved us through many growing-up years, who taught us about God and love and being good, who often got no thanks, whose ears could hear the slightest cry, whose eyes didn't miss much either, whose hands held and bathed and picked up, whose hearts were often broken, who always forgave and forgot, who encouraged us when things went badly, who always had time to listen to us, who worked so hard to make things go, who made the world so much better – who deserve our love on Mother's Day and every day even for eternity. Amen. Phone Prayer Group We have a Phone Prayer Group! Please join us every Friday, (until we can meet in person) via phone. Prayers start at 3:00 p.m. every Friday and we say the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary. The call is toll- free and please log on early at 2:50 p.m. to chat with the group. The number to call is Toll-Free 1-866-602-6731 then you will be asked to enter the conference ID which is 5039714 #. Usually you find the “#” key at the bottom right of your phone keypad. Come join us in prayer! May 10th Fifth Sunday of Easter “Incredible Spirit” Has Bobcaygeon Relief Fund Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Most Affected by COVID-19 Generosity and neighbourly spirit are thriving as rays of hope in Bobcaygeon amid tragic loss and feelings of uncertain times. Founded just a few weeks ago, the Bobcaygeon and Area COVID-19 Relief Fund has received contributions totaling more than $150,000 from individuals, businesses, service clubs, and associations in Bobcaygeon, across Kawartha Lakes and from as far away as Miami. The Bobcaygeon & Area COVID-19 Relief Fund is open to all eligible individuals, families, and health care workers in the Bobcaygeon area. “The level and creativity of giving shows great generosity and community support,” declared Ward 2 Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan, who helps lead the fund with a team of local volunteer advisors. “It really demonstrates incredible spirit.” As the need and donations continue, all local residents who have applied and qualified for support so far have already received assistance including staff at Pinecrest Nursing Home and seniors’ residences, and local individuals and families. Additionally, funds have been provided to ensure access to food in this hard economic time, support for a 24/7 crisis line for local residents, especially youth who may be isolated in difficult home situations, and promote and enhance mental health counselling in the face of all the tragedy, loss and uncertainty. To date, more than 30% of the donations to the fund have already been dispersed. “We are very pleased that the funds are getting in the hands of people who need them,” says Mike Perry, President of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, the organization that is administering the fund. “We are honoured that the community foundation could be used to manage the funds professionally and that the foundation’s flexibility is helping in these very hard times,” he adds. The local Community Foundation is an incorporated charity registered with the Canadian Revenue Agency. If in need of support, contact Councillor Seymour-Fagan at: [email protected] or call 705.731.9775. To donate to the Bobcaygeon and Area COVID-19 Relief Fund contact Foundation Coordinator Margaret Cunningham at: 705.731.9775 or by email: [email protected]. May 10th Fifth Sunday of Easter Thank you so much to all Offerings Received from May 1st – May 8th of our parishioners who have continued to support OLQP - $ 250 us even during this St. Aloysius - $ 830 difficult time. Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains The Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter will be celebrated by His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Miehm from the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains. The homilist is Fr. Joseph Devereaux, Judicial Vicar / Chancellor of Spiritual Affairs. The lector is Natalie Bittner. The cantors are Fr. Paul Massel and Kelly Robertson who also serves as pianist. YouTube Mass will be live on Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVOv3FK_mM4&featur e=youtu.be Television - COGECO YourTV Peterborough Mass airs at 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Channels 10 and 700 in HD. Facebook & Internet Sunday Mass will be broadcast at 7:00 a.m. on the COGECO YourTV website and on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/yourtvptbo/ Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for May We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church May 10th Fifth Sunday of Easter .