May 18, 2007
Most Rev. Terrence Prendergast, S.J.
named
Archbishop of Ottawa
Welcome!
FROM THE DIOCESAN CENTRE
CATHOLIC OTTAWA – A NEWSLETTER OF THE ARCHDIOCESE
OF OTTAWA: Available on our website at: (www.catholicottawa.ca).
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Last day for registrations
for the "Institute on Reconciliation" is Thurs., May 24. Kindly get your
registration in a.s.a.p. For further info: (ckuzmochka@ecclesia-ottawa.org);
(613-738-5025, x251).
Under The Son Youth Rally: Open to high school
aged youth. Great talks, awesome food, small group sharing, rocking music,
Adoration, Mass, Ultimate Frizbee and more. Fri., May 25 – Sun., May
27. Info: Ted (613-738-5025 ext 231); (www.ottawacatholicyouth.com).
DIOCESAN FEAST – CELEBRATION OF ARCHBISHOP
GERVAIS’ EPISCOPAL MINISTRY IN OTTAWA: Notre Dame Cathedral,
Thursday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. Please note the change of date and
plan to attend.
REMINDER- NEXT SCHEDULED SPECIAL COLLECTION:
For Pastoral Works of the Holy Father, to take place the weekend of
June 2-3, 2007.
ORDINATIONS TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE: Dan
Careau, Fred Jardine, and Greg Vaughn will be ordained as Permanent Deacons on
Sun, June 10, 2:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Cathedral. Please keep these men
and their families in your prayers.
INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS – QUEBEC CITY
– 2008: Fr. Michel Pommainville has been appointed as the diocesan
contact for the 2008 International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City in
replacement of Rev. Fr. Doris Laplante, C.Ss.R. To contact Fr. Pommainville:
Sainte-Genevieve Parish (613-731-3772). To register for June 15 - 22:
(www.cei2008.ca). Accommodation: The Diocese has reserved approx 80 beds at the
Redemptorist Residence ‘Pavillon St-Rédempteur’ at
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, west of Quebec City. First come, first serve.
Also: join the group organized by St. Patrick’s Basilica &
Ottawa Valley Tours; info: Nancy Williams (613-723-5701).
VARIA
3RD ANNUAL MAP COMMUNITY AWARENESS
EVENT: A message of hope for victims of violence. Speakers: Sharon
& Gary Rosenfeldt. Tues., May 22, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at The
Ottawa Mennonite Church, 1830 Kilborn Ave. Seating limited. Reservations:
(613-749-2415); (613-733-6729).
PENTECOST EVENING PRAYER: To end the Easter
Season. Sun., May 27, 7:30 p.m. St. Basil Parish. All welcome!
PRAYER & GARDENS: With Diana Froh,
garden designer and horticulturist. Resurrection of Our Lord parish, Tues.
May 29, 11:00 a.m. Bring a sandwich; soup to be served. Info:
(613-733-4661).
ST. BERNARD PARISH 50TH JUBILEE RESTORATION
FUNDRAISER: Bake Sale & Annual Plant Sale. Sat., June 2 &
Sun., June 3, after all Masses at St. Bernard Parish. Donations of bake
goods and perennial plants appreciated.
CD RELEASE CONCERT: From NET Ministries
of Canada. 'Will You Rest Here?' All original Catholic music by JP de Fleuriot,
seminarian and NET alumnus. Guest performances by Joe Zambon and Matt Nelson.
No cover charge; all ages welcome. Fri., June 15, 7:00 p.m. at Good
Shepherd Parish, 3092 Innes Rd.
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: Formation
Course for Adults This intensive two-week course prepares you to work with
children ages 3-6. Aug. 10 – 24. Info: Jennifer Camfield
(613-238-2646).
ST. MONICA PARISH SUMMER DAY CAMP: During the
months of July & August for children 6 – 12 years. Info: Brendan
(613-727-1067, ext. 223).
ELECTORAL REFORM IN ONTARIO: Speakers from the
local chapter of the movement promoting electoral reform are available to
address and educate church groups. Info: Fair Vote Canada (613-237-8684);
(613-828-1401). |