February 2016 calendar insert

February 2016
Sun
Mon
Regular Parish
1
Office hours
Tuesday - Thursday
8:30am-12pm; 1pm - 4pm 7pm - Social Comm.
(closed Mondays & Fridays)
Tue
2
Wed
World Day of
Consecrated Life
No Daily Mass today
9h Messe (F)
11am Mass (E) - baptism
4
6:30 - Fundraising Comm.
7pm - Choir
1:30pm - Altar Society Mtg.
Fri
5
9am-2pm: Adoration
6:30pm - PPC
8
Rev. Thomas Ashton
Communion to homebound
Rev. Gilbert Simard
10 ASH WEDNESDAY 11
Ashes imposed at schools:
- 9am at Mgr Caron
- 10:15am at St. Joseph
7-9pm RCIA
7pm bilingual Mass
OFFICE CLOSED
(no 8:30am Mass)
(secretary away)
RCIA Day of Reflection
9am-4pm at Sacred Heart Church
11am English choir practice
No Confessions
5pm Mass (E)
Maija Wilson, CM
9
7pm - 1st Reconciliation mtg.
PARENTS ONLY
(Bilingual)
Sat
6
No Daily Mass today
Rev. Christopher Bourdeau
7 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
3
7pm - Bingo K/C-Malden Rd.
Please refer to the weekly
bulletin for daily mass
times.
Thur
Rachelle Leslie, PM
12
13
8am-10am: Pancake Breakfast
Fundraiser at Applebee’s on
Huron Church Road
(advance tickets required)
World Day of the Sick
10am - B & G
OFFICE CLOSED
OFFICE CLOSED
Rev. Arthur Hathaway
Christine Toffolon, PM
(secretary away)
Michelle Nguyen, CYM
(secretary away)
4-4:30pm – Confessions
5pm Mass (E)
No choir practice
Deacon Ron Vermette
14
st
1 Sunday of Lent
Valentine’s Day
15 Family Day Holiday
OFFICE CLOSED
(secretary away)
Leona Downie, PM
Rita Butler, CYM
16
17
7pm - Baptism prep class
(must pre-register)
9h Messe (F)
11am Mass (E)
18
19
Rev. John Pluta
20
6:30pm Mass
4-4:30pm – Confessions
5pm Mass (E)
7pm - Choir
Coffee Sunday
3pm - Rite of Election - London
Mary-Catherine Bishop, PM
21
2nd Sunday of Lent
9h Messe (F)
11am Mass (E)
Rev. Clare Coleman
Rev. Philip Joseph
22
23
7pm - Youth Commission
9:30am-5pm Food Sale
Coffee Sunday
Rev. Adriano Barbiero, CS
24
25
7-9pm - RCIA
6:30pm Mass
9:30am - St. Joseph School
Class Mass - Church or
Hall - All welcome!
7:30pm - St. Joseph K.of C.
mtg - Malden Rd Hall
19h - Chorale
12-1:30pm: Sacramental prep class
for Gr. 2s not at St. Joe’s or
M.A.Caron schools
Rev. Mark Maloney
28
3rd Sunday of Lent
Deacon Larry Lampier
29
9h Messe (F)
11am Mass (E)
- 1st Scrutiny (RCIA)
12-1:30pm: Sacramental prep class
for Gr. 2s not at St. Joe’s or
M.A.Caron schools
Deacon Steve Cartier
High School CMs
Deacon Jose Viveiros
Thomas Dula, CM
Rev. Edward Brereton
(No 8:30am Mass)
Rev. Mark Poulin
Rev. Ross Bartley
26 (No 8:30am Mass)
27
9h - Messe de classe à
l’École Mgr Caron
Tous Bienvenus!
4-4:30pm – Confessions
5pm Mass (E)
7pm - 1st Communion meeting
PARENTS ONLY
(Bilingual)
Rev. Joseph Quinn, CSB
Maria Mollica, CYM
Rev. Pio D’Oria
The traditional practices of Lent we hear about in the gospel of Ash Wednesday are
the essentials for growth into the image of God’s Son — a greater love of God
(prayer), a more generous love of neighbour (alms giving), and a truer love of
ourselves (fasting). We recommit ourselves on Ash Wednesday to build our lives on
those three loves, so that we may more fully become all that God is calling us to be.
Please join us for Mass and to receive ashes on Wednesday, Feb. 10th, at 7pm.
THE SEASON OF LENT
LE CARÊME
Ash Wednesday is February 10th! Whatever you choose to do
during Lent should deepen your relationship with Jesus. Here are
some considerations:
Le Mercredi des Cendres est le 10 février. Ce que tu fais pendant le
Carême devrait approfondir ta relation avec Jésus. Quelques idées:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession is offered most
Saturdays from 4-4:30pm (check weekly bulletins). This brings focus
into our spiritual life and peace into our heart. All-Day Confessions
will be offered in our parish on Wednesday, March 9th from 9am11:30am; 1:30pm-4pm; and 6pm-8pm.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each First Friday of
the month. What an excellent way to “be with the Lord” as we adore
His sacred presence. Sign-up sheets are available to ensure that the
Blessed Sacrament will not be left alone during Adoration.
Spiritual reading allows our soul to be inspired through the writings
of Christian authors. The lives of the Saints could enhance our
spiritual life. Lent would be a good time to make a habit of picking
something up to read.
Fasting permits us to control our appetites. Many people limit the
size of their meals; some choose a day a week to limit themselves to
one normal meal and two smaller ones.
Abstinence - no meat, traditionally on Fridays.
Penance allows us to choose that which we will impose on ourselves
to keep us united to Jesus. Traditionally, penance means “giving up”
something that we enjoy.
Works of charity are developed from compassion that leads to an
action of social justice. Perhaps we may be motivated to put money
aside for the poor. We could help in a soup kitchen or maybe bring
something to church to put in the Saint Vincent de Paul donation
boxes which are located at all entrances. What a
wonderful work of charity to continue all year long!
Consider NOW what you might do to “Lift
Jesus High”...Lent is only a few days away.
There will be ONE bilingual Mass on Ash
Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm.
Le sacrement de réconciliation est généralement offert le samedi de 16h à
16h30 (consultez le bulletin paroissial). Cela nous aide avec notre vie
spirituelle et remet la paix dans notre coeur. Il y aura une journée entière
dédiée à la confession dans notre paroisse le mercredi 9 mars : 9h11h30; 13h30-16h; et 18h-20h.
L’Adoration du Saint-Sacrement a lieu chaque premier vendredi du mois.
Qu’elle belle façon « d’être avec le Seigneur », de lui parler et aussi de
l’écouter! Inscrivez-vous afin que le Saint-Sacrement ne soit jamais laissé
seul. N’oubliez pas l’Adoration du Jeudi Saint!
La lecture spirituelle permet à notre âme l’inspiration des auteurs. La
lecture de la vie des saints pourrait améliorer notre vie spirituelle.
Jeûner Plusieurs choisissent de manger moins à chaque repas; autres
choisissent de manger un repas normal et deux plus petits repas un jour par
semaine.
L’abstinence de la viande traditionnellement, le vendredi.
La pénitence nous permet de choisir ce que nous voulons nous imposer pour
nous unir à Jésus. La pénitence se trouve dans notre choix de se passer des
choses que nous aimons.
Les actes de charité naissent de la compassion qui nous amène à une justice
sociale. Peut-être que nous pourrions mettre un peu d’argent de côté chaque
jour pour les pauvres, ou prendre l’habitude d’apporter chaque fin de
semaine quelque chose à déposer dans la boîte de la Saint Vincent de Paul.
Quelle belle chose à continuer toute l’année.
Considérez dès MAINTENANT ce que
vous pourriez faire pour « donner une
place d’honneur à Jésus ». Le Carême
débute dans quelques jours. Il y aura
une Messe bilingue le Mercredi des
Cendres, 10 février à 19h.