OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH 114 MacDonald Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 1H3 Phone: (705) 942-8546 Fax: (705) 942-8674

OFFICE HOURS: By Ontario government decision

Due to COVIID-19 virus The office is closed

You may call the office and we will get back to you as soon as we can

SUNDAY MASSES No masses At this time

WEEKDAY LITURGIES none

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Paul Conway Deacons: Rev. Mr. Walter Morrow (retired) Diocesan Order of Women: Raymonde Brant

Secretary: Sue Solomon

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Dan Drazenovich Randy Johnson Vincent LaRue Finance Member Outreach Member Liturgy Member Christian Formation Member

ADORATION CHAPEL Closed until further notice

Adorers needed…. Please call either Raffaela Medaglia 942-7891

Susanne Quinn-Perron 450-7732

PRAYER LINE REQUESTS to place a prayer request, please phone:

Laverne……….... 942-7630 (ans. machine) Betty……………...649-3611 (ans. machine)

CHURCH ENVELOPES If you would like to begin using

parish donation envelopes, please contact the parish office.

E-MAIL: olgoodcoun@shaw.ca

WEBSITE: olgoodcounselssm.com

RECONCILIATION

(At this time by appointment)

SACRAMENT OF INITIATION (Baptism) REGISTRATION FORMS are available

for pick up in the foyer of the church.

MARRIAGE

Please contact the parish office. A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS NOTICE

IS REQUIRED.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are sick and go to the hospital,

please call the parish office 705-942-8546. This will allow us to arrange that you have the Sacrament of the Sick and a Pastoral Visit.

Also, Eucharist is brought once a week to those in the hospital by a Pastoral Team member.

“ON CALL” PRIEST A priest is available in the city for emergencies 24/7. You can notify the chaplain, nurse or nursing home

coordinators to contact the priest ON CALL.

The Ascension of the LordThe Ascension of the LordThe Ascension of the LordThe Ascension of the Lord————May 24th, 2020May 24th, 2020May 24th, 2020May 24th, 2020

Readings for the Week Readings for the Week Readings for the Week Readings for the Week of Monday May 25 to of Monday May 25 to of Monday May 25 to of Monday May 25 to Sunday May 31, 2020Sunday May 31, 2020Sunday May 31, 2020Sunday May 31, 2020

Our Lady had to declare that she

was the handmaid of the Lord

before God could fill her.

Even seeing Jesus die,

Our Lady trusted God…

Our Lady became the Mother of

Sorrows because she said yes

continually with full trust and joy,

trusting in Him without reserve. — St. Teresa of Calcutta

From Love: A Fruit Always in Season

Algoma Public Health Algoma Public Health Algoma Public Health Algoma Public Health is asking our community members and leaders for helpis asking our community members and leaders for helpis asking our community members and leaders for helpis asking our community members and leaders for help to amplify two important messages: to amplify two important messages: to amplify two important messages: to amplify two important messages:

(a) all returning travelers to Algoma must stay home and avoid going out for 14 days; city services are available (a) all returning travelers to Algoma must stay home and avoid going out for 14 days; city services are available (a) all returning travelers to Algoma must stay home and avoid going out for 14 days; city services are available (a) all returning travelers to Algoma must stay home and avoid going out for 14 days; city services are available to help with groceries, etc.. to help with groceries, etc.. to help with groceries, etc.. to help with groceries, etc.. (b) everyone must practice social distancing by staying 2 metres apart and avoiding close contact with others (b) everyone must practice social distancing by staying 2 metres apart and avoiding close contact with others (b) everyone must practice social distancing by staying 2 metres apart and avoiding close contact with others (b) everyone must practice social distancing by staying 2 metres apart and avoiding close contact with others outside of their immediate family.outside of their immediate family.outside of their immediate family.outside of their immediate family. People who are elderly, or who have underlying medical conditions should also stay home as much as possible.People who are elderly, or who have underlying medical conditions should also stay home as much as possible.People who are elderly, or who have underlying medical conditions should also stay home as much as possible.People who are elderly, or who have underlying medical conditions should also stay home as much as possible.

Algoma Public Health Algoma Public Health Algoma Public Health Algoma Public Health ---- We are all in this togetherWe are all in this togetherWe are all in this togetherWe are all in this together http://www.algomapublichealth.com/news/we-are-all-in-this-together/

Date Date Date Date

May 25 Monday

May 26 Tuesday

May 27 Wednesday

May 28 Thursday

May 29 Friday

May 30 Saturday

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May 31 Sunday

ReadingsReadingsReadingsReadings

Acts 19.1-8 Ps 68.1-6

John 16.29-33

Acts 20.17-27 Ps 68.9-20 John 17.1-11

Acts 20.28-38 Ps 68.28-35

John 17.11-19

Acts 22.30—23.11 Ps 16.1-11

John 17.20-26

Acts 24.27– 25.21 Ps 103.1-20

John 21.15-19

Pentecost SundayPentecost SundayPentecost SundayPentecost Sunday

Acts 2.1-11

Ps 104.1-34

1 Corinthians 12.3-13

John 20.19-23

FOOD FOR ST. VINCENT de PAUL

St. Vincent de Paul Society is accepting

food donations. Parishioners who still want to donate, can drop food items off on Albert St

between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday. The doors are locked but there is a buzzer beside the door that you can ring. If no one appears within a five minutes, you can either leave the food there,

or bring it to the far door, which is the door to the men's shelter.

As we still need to pay expenses, we thank those you have been dropping off donations to the church office and thank you to our pre-authorized donation

program (PADP) donors. If you would like to change over to our PADP plan please call the office and we will mail a form out to you or you can go to our

website www.olgoodcounselssm.com, and under documents you will see a form called Fillable Pre-Authorized Donation Program (PADP).

Complete, print, sign it and send to us with a void cheque by mail or drop it off at the office.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

especially for

Ida Coccimiglio, wife of Alfredo and

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Great News…we are now set-up to receive e-transfers for donations .

Please check with your bank on setting this up and please note that some banks do charge a fee

for this service .

This is the information needed to set up the church as a Recipient: Name: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Contact Method: (Email only) - olgoodcoun@shaw.ca

In memory of:In memory of:In memory of:In memory of: All Souls in Purgatory Albert & Lily Dore Matthew & Hilda Johnson Arthur & Blanche Poirier Deceased members of the:Deceased members of the:Deceased members of the:Deceased members of the: Cardiff Family

Peace in all hearts and in our world.Peace in all hearts and in our world.Peace in all hearts and in our world.Peace in all hearts and in our world.

Glory, Praise & Thanksgiving Glory, Praise & Thanksgiving Glory, Praise & Thanksgiving Glory, Praise & Thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father.to our Heavenly Father.to our Heavenly Father.to our Heavenly Father.

A donation towards the purchase of our Easter Flowers A donation towards the purchase of our Easter Flowers A donation towards the purchase of our Easter Flowers A donation towards the purchase of our Easter Flowers

The Pregnancy Centre’s annual Baby Bottle Campaign is going virtual this year! Simply go to our website - www.algomapregnancy.com – and click on the Baby Bottle Campaign banner

on the home page to donate on-line with your credit card. Or if you prefer, you can send a cheque in the mail to the

Pregnancy Centre (177 McDougald Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3A9) between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and just write “baby bottle campaign” at the bottom of your cheque.

It’s as easy as that! Every little bit helps, and it adds up to make a huge difference!

Pregnancy can’t be “paused”, so we are still working hard during the COVID19 pandemic to make sure much needed baby supplies are available for non-contact pick up in our front porch, and we are still

providing clients emotional support over the phone and through e-mail. We want all of our clients to know that we are here for them and that they are not alone, even though it may feel that way right now.

Your support of our virtual Baby Bottle Campaign this year ensures

that the Pregnancy Centre can continue serving clients throughout this pandemic – and beyond.

Thank you!

Laudato Si’ Tips of the Month for May

♦ Turn off your ignition if you're waiting more than 10 seconds. Contrary to popular belief, restarting your car does not burn more fuel than leaving it idling. In fact, idling for just 10 seconds wastes more gas than restarting the engine

♦ Consider buying a battery powered lawnmower

♦ Buy local meats and vegetables, when possible

Brought to you by Our Lady of Good Counsel

As one door closes another door opens

As of May 29, our custodian, Margie Skulech will be retiring after some 17+ years of service with the parish. On behalf of the parish Finance team and parishioners

we say

THANK YOU Margie

for your years of love and care for our parish. We wish you and your family well as you embark on a new journey together. We are not able to say good–bye and thank you at this time. When we are able to all gather together as community we will invite you to a

proper farewell reception . Fran Yarduk, our rectory housekeeper will take over the position at a later date, when we are able to open the doors of the parish.

Fran is looking forward to joining our parish staff team. Welcome aboard Fran!

Doing It PoorlyDoing It PoorlyDoing It PoorlyDoing It Poorly Matthew 28:16Matthew 28:16Matthew 28:16Matthew 28:16----20202020 K. Chesterton, a great Christian philosopher of the last century, wrote this in 1910. “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.” Now obviously Chesterton is playing with the common saying, “Anything worth doing is worth doing well,” and has turned it on its head. When we first hear his version, we are quite sure that he is wrong. But with more reflection, it becomes clear that Chesterton is revealing a profound truth. Anything worth doing, anything important, is something that we should do even if we do not do it well, even if we do it poorly. Now Chesterton was quick to point out, that his saying does not apply to everything. There are certain technical actions such as brain surgery or discovering the North Pole that you should not attempt unless you are confident that you are good at it. But he also went on to say that these things are not the most important things. The most important things in life—such as falling in love, raising children, helping those in need—are all things that we should do, and must do, even if we do not do them very well. “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.” Today’s gospel has some striking parallels to Chesterton’s saying. It is the Great Commission scene which ends Matthew’s gospel. In it the risen Christ sends out his disciples to spread the Good News to the ends of the earth. But even in this glorious scene there are two indications that not all is well. Right at the beginning we are told, “The eleven disciples went to Galilee”. There are eleven disciples because one of the twelve, Judas, betrayed Jesus and afterwards went out and hanged himself. So the disciples are incomplete because of betrayal and suicide. The eleven disciples that do arrive in Galilee are also flawed. They worship Christ but they also doubt. So how is it possible that this incomplete and doubting group of disciples is going to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth? Why is Jesus sending them? Jesus is sending them because proclaiming the Good News of God’s love is worth doing, even if the disciples do it badly. What is true for the disciples is true for us. We are not perfect people, but our flaws do not excuse us from doing those things that are worth doing. We must love our families, even if sometimes we do not love them well and if the love that we offered is not always reciprocated. We must guide our children, even though our patience runs thin and the advice that we offer is sometimes rejected. We must proclaim the good news of the gospel to the world. Jesus sends us as he sent his disciples. We must show by our lives that God is real, even though our lives are sometimes marked by selfishness and fear. We must proclaim with our words that God’s love is present, even though others might sometimes see that our words do not match our actions. The world needs to know the presence of God. There are many who wait for the comfort of God’s love. That is why Christ sends us out to proclaim it. We are compromised and flawed to be sure, but Jesus still sends us. This is because announcing the Reign of God, proclaiming the presence of God, is worth doing—even if we do it poorly.

(Taken from Building on the Word)

We extend our PRAYERS & BEST WISHES to Fr. Paul as he celebrates his

Ordination Anniversary on Tuesday, May 26th

I want to say thank you again to Fr. Ron Ambeault for allowing Our Lady of Good Counsel Church to be the setting for The Ascension Sunday streamlined mass on Shaw Cable this weekend. Marcy Gillespie and Shelly Punch were the music/cantor for the mass. Marcy was the expert (as she had played for St. Veronica’s a couple of weeks ago). So she prepared Fr. Paul for what to expect during this stream lining. She was a trooper to help us! Shelly and I prayed over our fear and excitement! Fr. Ron and Mike Murphy were gentle and kind to us, giving us hints and directing us through the mass. What an awesome experience it was…... but not complete……

We are taking orders for the 2020-2021 Sunday Missal & Sunday Missal for Young Catholics (Ages 7 & up)

(Living with Christ) The missal has all prayers and readings for Sunday Mass and Holy days (does not include weekdays).

Please call the office to put your name on the list by June 30, 2020.

ORDER NOW & PAY WHEN THEY ARRIVE IN OCTOBER.

Sunday Missal ___copies; Sunday Missal for Young Catholics ___copies Name ___________________________________ Phone number____________________________ Sunday Missal $5.00 Sunday Missal for Young Catholics $9.00.