Pope Francis tells us that this special Holy Year is a time to “bear the weaknesses and struggles of our

brothers and sisters”, an occasion to ‘”open our eyes and see the misery of the world, the wounds of our

brothers and sisters.” from the Magnificat Year of Mercy Companion

St. Mary’s Parish Our Lady of Good Counsel

100 Young Street, Ottawa Ontario, K1Y 3P7

Phone: 613-728-9811 Email: office@stmarysottawa.ca Website: www.stmarysottawa.ca

April 17th

, 2016 4th

SUNDAY OF EASTER

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Sunday

Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am

Weekdays

Monday to Saturday 9:00am

Wednesday and Friday 12:15pm

RECONCILIATION Saturday 9:30am (after Mass) Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm (before Mass) Wednesday and Friday 9:30am (after Mass)

And by appointment.

BAPTISM Two months notice required. Please call the parish office at 613-728-9811.

MARRIAGE Nine months notice required. Please call the parish office at 613-728-9811.

VISITS TO THE SICK Please call the parish office at 613-728-9811.

DEATH OF A LOVED ONE To have close family members who have died included in Sunday Liturgy's Prayers of the Faithful, call the parish office at 613-728-9811.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL Located in the church basement. Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 10:00pm

THE CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PRAYER Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat, 8:15am to 10:00am Wed & Fri, 8:15am to 1:00pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to 9:30am to12.00pm & Thursday 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Friday: 9.30to 12:00pm

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Sean Wenger, CC Pastor email: pastor@stmarysottawa.ca

Rev. Bryan Sabourin, CC Associate Pastor email: frbryan@stmarysottawa.ca

Dcn Charles Fink email: charles@korbanltd.com

Sr. Anna Chan, SC Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries

email: sr.anna.chan@stmarysottawa.ca

phone: 613-728-9811 x883

PARISH STAFF

Marian Corak Director of Parish Operations email: office@stmarysottawa.ca phone: 613-728-9811 x880

Ron St. Louis General Maintenance email: ronstl9@hotmail.com phone: 613-728-9811 x881

Amanda Johnson Youth Coordinator email: youth@stmarysottawa.ca phone: 613-728-9811 x882

PASTORAL COUNCIL Chris Currie, Chairperson Cyril Dowling Colleen McFarlane Ike Nnebe Mary Scherr Dcn Chuck Fink

FINANCE COUNCIL André Pion, Chairperson email: andrepion@primus.ca phone: 613-723-0150

Penny Pettapiece

PARISH MINISTRIES & SERVICES

ADORATION CHAPEL Blaine & Carole Timinski ............................ 819-682-8082

ALPHA COURSE Charles Gilbert .................................. 613-728-9811 x701

alpha@stmarysottawa.ca

ALTAR SERVERS Zachary Timinski ........................................ 613-295-0482

CHOIRS Warren Scherr ......................................... 613-839-9387

COFFEE MINISTRY Anna Mallaci .............................................. 613-237-5411

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00pm - Catherine Sullivan .................. 613-798-5575 9:00am - Larry Scherr ............................ 613-839-3981 11:00am - Faye Henry .............................. 613-228-6197

KITCHEN Catherine Sullivan ....................................... 613-798-5575

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Dave Watson .............................................. 613-729-7734

LIBRARY Cecilia Ho .................................................... 613-728-9811

MARRIAGE PREPARATION Véronique & Howard Fohr ........................... 613-523-5188

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Anne Belanger ............................................ 819-684-5310

NEW LIFE RETREAT Odette Regimbal ......................................... 613-224-5723

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY Lee Watson ................................................. 613-729-7734

PRAYER CONNECTION John Morris ................................................. 613-729-6647

PRO LIFE Helena Szakowski ....................................... 613-728-8378

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES Jeff Schultz ................................................. 819-647-3665

SPIRITUAL GIFTS SEMINAR Gary Mellor ................................................. 613-526-1063

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Ruth Barrett ................................................ 613-695-5226

YOUTH GROUPS Girls Gr 3-6 Theresa Mantha ........... 819-682-7403

Imago Dei Gr 6-8 Amanda Johnson ... 613-728-9811x882

Aqua Vitae Gr 9-12 Amanda Johnson ... 613-728-9811x882 youth@stmarysottawa.ca

St. Mary’s Parish April 17, 2016

ST. MARY'S EASTER PARISH MISSION

- MAY 8, 9, 10, 7:00 to 9:00PM -

Speaker: Dr. Mary Healy

Dr. Healy is Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.

She will be speaking on the Holy Spirit and Holy Boldness.

May 8th, 9th,10th, 7:00pm each night in the Church.

Mark your calendars!

FUN & GAMES NIGHT

- WED, APRIL 20, AFTER 7.00PM MEETING-

All brother Knights are invited to a games night following the busi-

ness meeting at 7.00PM, April 20, 2016. Card and board games

will be set up for playing. Bring your favourite if you like. Refresh-

ments will be provided.

Join us for this time of fellowship and fun.

KNIGHTS KORNER

NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY

- FRI, APRIL 22, 7:00PM TO 9:00PM –

Guest Speaker: Fr. Charles Orchard, CC

M.C./Prophetic Ministry Lead: Chris Keyes

Worship: St. Mary's Heart of Worship Choir (Sylvie Barrett & Co.)

In the presence of the Holy Spirit, the place to be!

Reception: To thank Fr. Charles for his time with us during Fr.

Sean’s sabbatical and to celebrate our many blessings.

ST MARY'S PARISH LIBRARY GRAND OPENING

- APRIL 24, 10:30AM -

Join Us in celebrating St Mary's Parish Library Grand Opening!

On 24 Apr 2016 @ 10:30, Cherub Room

Snacks and Light refreshments will be served.

Visit Parish Library Collection at: https://www.librarything.com/catalog/StMaryParishOttawa

PREPARATION FOR:

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

- TUESDAY, APRIL 26 -

NOVENA PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

We turn to you, our Mother of Good Counsel, as we seek to imitate your faith-filled life. May we be led by the same wis-dom which God sent forth from heaven to guide you along unfamiliar paths and through challenging decisions. Inter-cede for us with your Son as we go forward in joyful hope, seeking to be united in mind and heart on our way to God. O virgin Mother of Good Counsel, hear our prayer as we look for guidance. Pray for us to our loving and merciful Fa-ther, to your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the Holy Spirit, giver of all wisdom, one God forever and ever.

-Amen

Novena begins on Sunday, April 17, although it can be said anytime. Our Lady welcomes honour given to her Son and all requests for her intercession.

ACTION LIFE: HIKE FOR LIFE

- SAT, APRIL 30, 8.00-10.00AM -

Action Life's 27th Annual Hike for Life - 5 km hike along the Rideau Canal — takes place Saturday, April 30th. This is a major fundraiser for pro-life education. Registrations take place from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, April 30th, in the basement hall of St. Patrick's Basilica, 281 Nepean Street. Official Kick-off at 9:00 am.

This is a fun event for the whole family: entertainment, refresh-ments and prizes. Pledge forms are available at entrances to our Church and at the pro-life bulletin board in the church hall.

If you are unable to participate, please consider supporting Deacon Chuck Fink, our parish's designated hiker.

For more information, visit www.actionlife.org

SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL - TUES, APRIL 26, 7.00PM -

Come Celebrate!

Solemnity of Our Lady of Good Counsel.

Mass will be celebrated at 7.00pm on Tues, April 26.

Reception to follow.

PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND AND SCOTLAND

- SEPTEMBER 25 to OCTOBER 8, 2016 -

With Fr. Bryan Sabourin (CC); includes:

return air fare from Ottawa, coach, tour guide, 4 star hotels with

breakfasts throughout, all attractions, daily Mass, visits to numer-

ous holy places as well as the most popular scenic and cultural

landmarks.

More than 60% booked. $4,449. Register in April and save.

Details on the Companions of the Cross website or

contact Frank Barrett at Franknightscompanions@gmail.com or by

phone at (613) 424-1724.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS OF THANKSGIVING: Notre Dame

Cathedral, Sun., May 1, 2:30 p.m. For couples celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20,

25, 30, 40, 50, 60 + years of marriage in 2016. Families & friends are most

welcome. Registration details now available in parishes. Deadline to regis-

ter: Wed., April 20. See poster on the bulletin board outside our hall.

ACTION LIFE – 27TH ANNUAL HIKE FOR LIFE 2016: Raising funds for

pro-life education. Sat., Apr. 30. Registration: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Saint

Patrick Basilica (in the basement). Official kickoff: 9:00 a.m. Further info:

(www.actionlife.org).

MARCH FOR LIFE 2016: Parliament Hill, Thurs., May 12. Info: (http://www.marchforlife.ca/). YouTube promotional video: (https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x3wyCFGzxc).

CARE FOR CREATION - COFFEE: What are good choices for our parish-

es and our homes? Consider these alternatives to stimulate discussion. (1)

Where does the coffee come from: it may come from areas that involve the

destruction of rainforests, or from Fair Trade sources that ensures respect

for the earth and fair wages for workers (2) How is it made: in non-

recyclable coffee pods or in machines that allow for easy composting of

coffee grinds with no landfill waste (3) How is it served: in reusable mugs

or in Styrofoam cups that pollute and never decompose in landfill. Many

people drink coffee every day. Let us consider its impact on creation. Info:

John Dorner (613-738-5025, ext. 251; jdorner@archottawa.ca).

SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD OF PRIESTS APOSTOLATE INFO SES-SION: Villa Marconi Library, 1026 Baseline Rd. on Mon., Apr. 18, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. All women, single, consecrated, married, widowed and religious sisters are invited to attend. Learn more about interceding for our beloved priests. Info: Maria Pirrone (613-225-6067); Maria Nicastro (613-875-6279); (spiritualmotherhoodottawa@gmail.com);

(www.spiritualmotherhoodofpriests.ca).

YEAR OF MERCY DAY OF REFLECTION: By Fr. Denis Lemieux, Madon-

na House Apostolate, on Mercy: God’s True Name and Ours. St. John

Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior. Sat., May 21; Mass at 9:00 a.m.; ending by

3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the newly forming group of St. Maximilian Kolbe.

Bring a bag lunch; free-will offering. Info Gerry or Jane Whalen (613-623-

8330).

PRO-LIFE MASS: To continue our pilgrimage of prayer for the establish-

ment of a Pro-Life Centre in Ottawa. This month we celebrate with the

Nigerian community on Sun., April 24, 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount

Carmel Parish, 400 St. Laurent Blvd. Info: (613-831-2515).

ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE PARISH 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DIN-NER: Semi-formal attire. Saturday, April 23, cocktails at 6:30 p.m.; din-ner at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $50 per ticket with a donation receipt of $20. Tick-ets now available for sale. Info: contact Pearl Beausoleil (613-820-1117); (pearldan@magma.ca).

142ND ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ AND

CAP-DE-LA-MADELEINE, AUGUST 13-14, 2016: Weekend celebrant:

Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, Archdiocese of Gatineau. Pope Francis

has encouraged all to make a pilgrimage during the Year of Mercy. This

Pilgrimage is one such opportunity. The Archdiocese of Québec has desig-

nated a Door of Mercy at the Shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré. Participate

Saturday evening in a “Stations of Mercy” at Ste-Anne. Info: Mike Budge

(613-224-8110); (www.ste-anne-de-beaupre.com).

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

$119

$0K $115K $230K $345K $460K

Offerings to End of March Compared to 2016 Budgeted Offerings

Contributions from Jan1 to Mar31= $ 119,013

Surplus as of Mar31

= $ 4,013

March

June

Sept

Jan

May

July

Aug

Oct

Nov

April

K

Feb

Stewardship Report for April

Offerings BudgetedSurplus /

Shortfall

Apr-03 9,026$ 8,850$ 176$

Apr-10 9,268$ 8,850$ 418$

Apr-17 -$ -$

Apr-24 -$ -$

April Totals: 18,294$ 17,700$ 594$

CONFIRMATION

Please keep the following young people, who will be confirmed at a ceremony at Maurice’s Parish on Tuesday April 19, in your prayers.

Owen Brine, Claire Sheila Furlong, Michael Krivichitch, Sophie Pettapiece, Jacob Paul, Jeremiah MacDonald, Ava Harrison, Elizabeth du Quesnay.

FUNERAL MASS

MARIE HIGGERTY

A funeral Mass will be celebrated for Marie Higgerty on Monday, April 18 at 11am at St. Mary’s Church. Reception to follow in the church hall.

Visitation at Hulse, Playfair, McGarry, 315 MacLeod St., on Sunday, April 17 between 6 and 8pm.

Please keep Marie and her family in your prayers.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 18 - 24

Monday 9:00 AM For: By:

Tuesday 9:00 AM For: By:

Wed 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Ted Golob By: Margaret Golob

Wed 12:15 PM For: The repose of the soul of Carl Menezes By: Ben & Maria Lobo

Thursday 9:00 AM For: By:

Friday 9:00 AM For: By:

Friday 12:15 PM For: By:

Saturday 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Patrick Foran By: Graham Cuthbert

Saturday 5:00 PM For: The parishioners of St. Mary's By:

Sunday 9:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of James Kennedy By: Graham Cuthbert

Sunday 11:00 AM For: The repose of the soul of Roger Ménard & deceased family members

By: Simone Ménard

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 18 – 24

Mon Acts 11.1-18 Psalm42 John 10.1-10

Tues Acts 11.19-26 Psalm87 John 10.22-30

Wed Acts 12.24 – 13.5a Psalm67 John 12.44-50

Thurs Acts 13.13-25 Psalm89 John 13.16-20

Fri Acts 13.26-33 Psalm2 John 14.1-6

Sat Acts 13.44-52 Psalm98 John 14.7-14

Sun

Acts 14.21b-27 Psalm145 Revelation 21.1-5a John 13.1, 31-33a, 34-35++

Dear Friends,

I want to continue my reflections on the power of the Easter season. It is full of amazing stories of personal conversion. I think the call

to conversion was a strength of Fr. Bob’s preaching when he was with us. I think that call to conversion is a high value for us here at

St. Mary’s.

As I’ve reflected on God’s call for our parish, I’ve come to think that our belief in God’s call to conversion needs a deepened under-

standing. What has been a strength in the parish is that many people have had powerful, personal experiences of God: his love, mer-

cy, healing, etc. Fr. Bob used to speak of the importance of this kind of experience in his own life. Go to YouTube and search for The

Lord’s Dynamic. Fr. Bob tells the story about how his faith moved from something cultural to more of an intellectual conviction and –

after 20 years in the priesthood – to a profound personal experience of the Holy Spirit.

Where I believe we need a deepened understanding of conversion is by understanding how those powerful personal experiences are

supposed to lead to transformation in our lives. John Paul II spoke to this reality in 1981. He spoke of the need for a “continuous, per-

manent conversion” that begins with the right interior dispositions but is “brought about concretely in steps which lead us ever forward.”

Our growth in discipleship happens from more than personal experience (our interior disposition). It comes from taking concrete steps

forward. John Paul II speaks of progressively integrating both God’s gifts and what the reception of “His definitive and absolute love”

demands of us.

Therefore an educational growth process is necessary, in order that individual believers, families and peoples,

even civilization itself, by beginning from what they have already received of the mystery of Christ, may patiently

be led forward, arriving at a richer understanding and a fuller integration of this mystery in their lives.

It is precisely for this reason that we are offering you a map for your personal discipleship (Love God, Love your neighbour, Give your

life to Jesus, Grow as a disciple and Go in mission). Although it may begin with a personal experience it is lived out by growing,

through patiently taking the necessary concrete steps toward true transformation.

Come Holy Spirit!

Fr. Sean