21 FEBRUARY 2016 nd 2 The first reading tells of God’s covenant with Abraham to make his descendants as countless as the stars in the sky. The second reading reminds us that our true citizenship lies in heaven, and that our primary concern in life should be to remain faithful to Jesus. In the Gospel, Jesus leads Peter, James and John up a mountain where he is then transfigured before them. Living as a faithful disciple of Jesus requires that we strive to follow his example, practice his teach- ings in our lives and go where he leads us. And although we will have ups and downs, Jesus will work by his grace, and through our efforts to be faithful to him, to change and transfigure our lives so they are blessed with joy and peace. Our Parish Mission Statement We, the members of the Pro-Cathedral Marriage: Please pick up a Marriage of the Assumption community, believe that we have Information Booklet in the Church Vestibule to review prior to contacting the parish office. been called through Baptism to live the Good News of Jesus Christ under the patronage of Mary, our Mother. Anointing the Sick: Please call the parish office for more information. We accomplish this by proclaiming the Word, Reconciliation: Every Saturday from 3:00 until 3:45 PM. celebrating the Sacraments, & reaching out to others. Eucharist: Please see mass schedule published in this bulletin. Call the parish office to arrange for a Eucharistic Minister to visit the sick and shut-in who are unable to PASTOR Most Rev. Marcel Damphousse , D. D. attend Mass. Bishop of Sault Ste. Marie Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: On the First Friday of each month from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon. RECTOR ASSISTANT Baptism: Please pick up a Baptism Information Booklet in the Msgr. Dave Tramontini Rev. Rex Lumine IN RESIDENCE The Pro-Cathedral is wheel chair accessible. The Msgr. Normand Clement Chaplain, Nipissing-Parry Sound District Schools entrance to the elevator is on Algonquin Avenue. Rev. A. Man-Son-Hing Pastor, St. Peter the Apostle & St. Elizabeth Temagami Please enter the vestibule and ring the bell for an Rev. Gilles Grandmont Pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Parish attendant. Service available at all weekend masses. Weekday masses service available 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM. A Hearing Aid System is available for use PERMANENT MINISTERS by the hearing impaired. Please ask an Usher or Sacristan to assist you upon entering the church. Deacons Diocesan Order of Women Rev. Mr. Albert Falconi Mrs. Shirley Falconi Rev. Mr. Donald Shago Mrs. Norma Milligan Rev. Mr. Rick Hamelin Miss Ruth Godon Rev. Mr. Gary Westenenk Mrs. Frances-Clare Fraboni Monday 1 Peter 5. 1-4; Matthew 16. 13-19 Tuesday CONTACT US Wednesday Thursday Jeremiah 17. 5-10; Luke 16. 19-31 TELEPHONE: (705) 472-3970 Friday FACSIMILE: (705) 494-8222 Saturday EMAIL: [email protected] Sunday Exodus 3. 1-8a, 13-15; 1 Corinthians 10. 1-6, 10-12; Luke 13. 1-9 Our faith community dates back to 1886 when we were originally located on Main Street West and called St. Mary’s of the Lake and the cornerstone of the existing Cathedral was laid in 1904. The history of our parish is recorded in the Monday 8:30 AM to 12:00 NOON memories of thousands of people who built our community. Tuesday—Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Calling all Youth in Monday, 22 February - Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle Grade 7-8 & Older! Wilhelmina Westenenk - Nadine and Paul Condon Theresa McParland - Jean Marie McParland Claire L’Heureux - Myrtle and Sam Veraldi Tuesday, 23 February - Weekday in Lent Madeleine Saurette - Shirley Valenti Giovannina Franchi - Catholic Women’s League Barbara Laframboise - Jeannette and Randy Dominico Wednesday, 24 February - Weekday in Lent the reenactment of the Passion on Good Friday, March 25 at the 10:30 AM service. If you are interested Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in helping with our presentation - give Georgie Amelia Saini - Joe and Louise Defonzo and Family MacIntyre a call as soon as possible at 497-9044. Jeanne Hodgins - Norma Milligan We need you to help make this a beautiful and John Doyle - Linda and Dale Fenton meaningful service. Thursday, 25 February - Weekday in Lent At this time we are looking for a commitment— Rev. Mr. Jerry McIsaac - Helen McIsaac and Family once we hear from you we will plan rehearsals. Teresa and Frank Piekarski - Trudy Lang-Flumerfelt Amy Lemieux-Marleau - Joan and Cliff Dunn Friday, 26 February - Weekday in Lent Bruno and Enzo Chiocchio - Lidia Chiocchio and Family For Holy Souls in Purgatory Amelia Saini - Denise and Dave Cockburn 4:00 PM Saturday, 27 February - Third Sunday of Lent The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development Lillian Sullivan - Ann Sullivan and Peace is one of the most established international Margaret Rainville - Terry Rainville development organizations in Canada and was founded in John Doyle - Jack and Maudena Farnsworth 1967 by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to inspire solidarity Sunday, 28 February - Third Sunday of Lent of Canadians towards their sisters and brothers in the Global 9:00 AM William Balfour - Mary Ellen Balfour South suffering the injustice of poverty. It is a strong and Theresa McParland - Elizabeth and Steeve Lachance diverse movement working so that the poorest can live in Intentions of the Donors and those Remembered dignity and with respect. in the Pro-Cathedral Memorial Fund This year’s Development and Peace campaign theme is inspired by Pope Francis’s encyclical on the environment, 11:00 AM Intention of the Parishioners - Msgr. Dave Tramontini Laudato Si’ (Praise be to you), and by the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The Holy Father’s encyclical calls us to hope. He invites us to consider a courageous question: “What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children Our next Food Bank Sunday who are now growing up?” Collection will be held next The Jubilee Year of Mercy invites us to be merciful and weekend. Please be generous in forgiving and to join our efforts with our sisters and brothers helping with our collection of in the Global South. Hearing the cries of the poor, feeling their pain, understanding the challenges they face—that non -perishable food items for our is compassion. Let us open our eyes and hearts to the neighbours in need! suffering of others. For more information, contact Lorraine at 474-0613. The Men’s Group of our parish was formed to foster fraternity and attend to the needs of the Cathedral community. It is of interest to those men of the parish who are Confirmation Registration forms are availa- ble in the Cathedral. Please complete and of post-secondary school age. The club drop the your form off to the parish office takes on ventures such as renovations and fundraising for or place it in the collection basket. specific projects. A Confirmation Information Night will be If you would like to find out more about our parish held on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 PM at St. Peter’s Parish Hall. This meeting is mandatory as you will men’s group, please join us at our next Men’s Club receive an overview of the preparation program. Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, March 10 from 5:30 – 7:00. Candidates, parents, and sponsors are asked to attend We welcome new members and will be setting our this meeting. agenda for the next year. Catholic Women’s League CWL members are reminded to take advantage of the Early Bird draw. Those that pay their annual $25 membership before January 31st have their names entered into a draw for the return of the cost of the membership. The draw will be held at the General Meeting on March 2nd, 2016. Contact Maudena Farnsworth, President Elect and Organization & Membership Chairperson, at 495-2532 for more information. Volunteers are needed! Please Note: The ministry to the parish of Funeral Lunch Helpers – there will be a meeting on Wednesday, providing a funeral luncheon for bereaved families is open to anyone who would like to February 24 at 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall provide this special service. Men and women CWL Prayer Service who are interested in finding out more about CWL Honour Guard what is involved should attend this meeting on February 24. Please contact Maudena Farnsworth at 705-495-2532. The World Day of Prayer will be celebrated on March 4, 2016. This year’s theme is Cuban and the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption is honoured to be the host church. Volunteers are welcome to make this year’s event a success! Please contact me at 474-3800, Ext. #408 or Diane Carmichael, President, at 471-5096. God Bless, Sister Shannon Hickey The Canadian League Magazine winter edition is now online at www.cwl.ca. STATIONS OF THE CROSS INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION A Baptismal Preparation Meeting will FRIDAYS DURING LENT ~ 5:00 PM be held in the Lower Sacristy on Tuesday, March 8 beginning at 7:00 PM. Those who wish to register Pope Francis FEBRUARY 2016 Prayer Intentions for this meeting to have their child UNIVERSAL ~ Care for Creation: That we may take good baptized are asked to call the parish office by care of creation—a gift freely given Monday, March 7. Baptism Preparation is mandatory by Diocesan Policy. EVANGELIZATION ~ Asia: Collection: 14 February 2016 Special Invitation ~ Personal Lent Preparation Sunday Offering Building Fund Want to deepen your Lenten preparation? Email Annette Dutrisac at [email protected] to express your interest and she $5,508.97 $827.00 will forward you themed sessions each Tuesday during Lent for personal study.