24 MAY 2015 PENTECOST SUNDAY We hear in the first reading that, as the Holy Spirit comes, the once-fearful disciples are transformed. Their fear of those who would persecute them gives way to a new courage to proclaim Christ’s resurrection. In the Gospel, Jesus bestows the Spirit on the disciples, sends them to do his work, and gives them power to forgive sins. It is clear that many of the disciples were terrified after the death and ascension of Jesus. It took the power of the Holy Spirit for them to courageously proclaim the Good News. We need to be, filled with the Spirit, so our word and example may reveal God to others. Our Parish Mission Statement We, the members of the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption community, believe that we have been called through Baptism to live the Good News of Jesus Christ under the patronage of Mary, our Mother. We accomplish this by proclaiming the Word, celebrating the Sacraments, and reaching out to others. PASTOR Most Rev. Jean-Louis Plouffe, D.D. Bishop of Sault Ste. Marie RECTOR Msgr. Dave Tramontini ASSISTANT Rev. Rex Lumine IN RESIDENCE Msgr. Normand Clement Chaplain, Nipissing-Parry Sound District Schools Marriage: Please pick up a Marriage Information Booklet in the Church Vestibule to review prior to contacting the parish office. Anointing the Sick: Please call the parish office for information. Reconciliation: Every Saturday from 3:00 until 3:45 PM. 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 attend Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: On the First Friday of each month from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Baptism: Please pick up a Baptism Information Booklet in the Church Vestibule to review prior to contacting the parish office. Rev. A. Man-Son-Hing Pastor, St. Peter the Apostle & St. Elizabeth Temagami PERMANENT MINISTERS Deacons Diocesan Order of Women Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Mrs. Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mr. Albert Falconi Mr. Donald Milligan Mr. Donald Shago Mr. Rick Hamelin Mr. Gary Westenenk Shirley Falconi Norma Milligan Ruth Godon Frances-Clare Fraboni CONTACT US TELEPHONE: (705) 472-3970 FACSIMILE: (705) 494-8222 Monday Sirach 17. 24-27, 29; Mark 10. 17-27 Tuesday Sirach 35. 1-15; Mark 10. 28-31 Wednesday Sirach 36. 1-2, 5-6, 13-22; Mark 10. 23-45 Thursday Sirach 42. 15-25; Mark 10. 46-52 Friday Sirach 44. 1, 9-13; Mark 11. 11-25 Saturday Sirach 51. 12-20; Mark 11. 27-33 Sunday Deuteronomy 4. 32-34, 39-40; Romans 8. 14-17; Matthew 28. 16-20 EMAIL: [email protected] 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 memories of thousands of people who built our community. Monday 8:30 AM to 12:00 NOON Tuesday—Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Indigenous Celebration This Weekend! Held Sunday, May 24 at St. Joseph Motherhouse 2025 Main St West This event is a joint initiative between Indigenous and non-indigenous people of our Diocese. Everything is FREE and everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy an enriching intercultural celebration. AGENDA 5:30 AM Sunrise Ceremony 9:30 AM Mass Monday, 25 May - Weekday in Ordinary Time Tom O’Reilly - Richard Levesque Agatha Arturi - Shannon, Peter, and Craig Bush Intention of Pat Anderson - The Holy Trinity Prayer Group Tuesday, 26 May - Memorial of St. Philip Neri, Priest Rita Lazure - Joyce Pitt Anne Wilcox - Jeannette and Randy Dominico Trevor McLellan - Eugene Moreau Wednesday, 27 May - Weekday in Ordinary Time Virginia Tedesco - Maria and Family Peter Hallsworth - The Lunney Family In Thanksgiving to the Blessed Virgin Mother - A Parishioner 10:30 AM Teaching & Workshops 12:30 PM Potluck Thursday, 28 May - Weekday in Ordinary Time Rudy Dominico - The McMullen Family Please bring a lawn chair and your favorite dish to share for the Potluck! (North Bay) The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that a new name for the newly consolidated John XXIII and Corpus Christi schools has been approved. Led by the school’s Catholic School Advisory Council, the school community has been involved in the process of establishing a new official name for their school. We are pleased to share that Holy Cross Catholic School has been approved as the new school name. The holy cross is a powerful sign of true love, sacrifice and humility. It reminds Christians of God's love for us in sacrificing his own son for humanity. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)." Freda Adams - Pearl Vrebosch Intention of Shirley Valenti - Jack and Monica Sullivan Friday, 29 May - Weekday in Ordinary Timer Emile Mantha - Tom and Nancy Ann Hedican Rudy Dominico - Dennis and Shirley Lamontagne Lorne Fleece - Jack and Maudena Farnsworth 4:00 PM Saturday, 30 May - Trinity Sunday Rev. Mr. Jerry McIsaac - Helen and Family Al Villeneuve - Theresa Masse Anne Wilcox - Henri Menard and La Chantier Sunday, 31 May - Trinity Sunday 9:00 AM Christaline Lobo - The Family Intention of Katrina - Theresa Intentions of the Donors and those Remembered in the Pro-Cathedral Memorial Fund ~ REMINDER: NEW DIOCESAN POLICY ~ Spirituality Mission - Friendship Mass Stipends are now $15/Mass Sunday Offering ~ 17 May A CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT FOR RETIRED Sunday Offering Building Fund and OLDER PERSONS $6,077.81 $811.15 Everyone Welcome to Our Gatherings Nepal Disaster $1,055.00 Thursday, May 28 at 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall Topic: Pentecost Sunday Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall Topic: The Sacred Heart of Jesus Come and reflect and share on these themes. Why not get your ARISE groups together to participate? Pope Francis MAY 2015 Prayer Intention FOR UNIVERSAL: CARE FOR THE SUFFERING That, rejecting the culture of indifference, we may care for our neighbours who suffer, especially the sick and the poor. FOR EVANGELIZATION: OPENNESS TO MISSION That Mary’s intercession may help Christians in secularized cultures be ready to proclaim Jesus. and encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis and Holy Spirit, my Light, my Life, my Love, my Strength, be with me now, and always: in all my doubts, anxieties and trials, come, Holy Spirit; in hours of loneliness, weariness and grief, come, Holy Spirit; in failure and in loss, in disappointment, come, Holy Spirit; when others fail me, when I fail myself, come, Holy Spirit; when I am ill, unable to work, depressed, come, Holy Spirit; now, and forever, and in all things, come, Holy Spirit. Canadians in a process of healing. This is to lead to By Most Rev. Carl K. Moeddel For more than 120 years, tens of thousands of Aboriginal children were sent to Indian Residential Schools. They were taken from their families and communities in order to be stripped of language, cultural identity and traditions. This has left an urgent need for reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission mandate is to find out the truth about what happened at these schools and then inform Canada. The Commission hopes to guide reconciliation and renewed relationships based on mutual understanding and respect. Many people will be gathering in Ottawa from May 29 to June 3 to mark the ceremonial close of the Commission. In 1983 Marvel Comics produced a comic book life story of Pope John Paul II. That comic book was so successful that Marvel decided to do one for Mother Teresa that was published in 1984! For more information, visit the Truth and Reconciliation website at: www.trc.ca or www.kairoscanada.org During this time of reconciliation and truth please pray for all who are involved: Dear God, We pray for the work of the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission, for the survivors of residential schools and their descendants who will share their stories; for those who will listen, absorb and learn; for those who will help us to continue the journey of healing and right relationship: for the courage to speak and the compassion to listen; for the presence of Holy Wisdom to guide healing and reconciliation in the way of truth; for the will to walk in justice and right relationship. Amen DIDYOU KNOW that you can bring your own headphones to plug into the FM system? Although the headphones we have are sanitized after each use, you may be more comfortable bringing your own headphones to use in our FM hearing system. Just bring your headphones, plug them into the receiver that you get from an usher when you enter the church and VOILA! You have sound. Any questions, give Karen a call at the parish office. Our next Food Bank Sunday Collection will be held next weekend. Please be generous in helping with our collection of non-perishable food items for our neighbours in need! Suggestions: pasta, rice, cereal, juice, instant milk, sugar, peanut butter, jam, crackers, tea, coffee, items for school lunches and canned: vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, sauces, soups, pastas/noodles, and stews. North Bay Roman Catholic Charities, is supported only through the generosity of donations and volunteer workers. Clients from the entire North Bay region are served. The Food Bank is open every Tuesday morning and the Clothing Depot is open every second Wednesday and operates out of the Pro-Cathedral. Would the couple getting married at the Pro-Cathedral on July 18 at 12:00 Noon please contact Karen at the parish office at your earliest convenience. Thank you! Catholic Charities collects used clothing for free distribution to those in need. Clothing for men, women, children and infants, shoes, or accessories, can be dropped off to the Catholic Charities entrance off Algonquin any Tuesday 9:00 to 11:30 AM or weekdays to the Pro-Cathedral Rectory (480 McIntyre Street West.). May God bless you and may your joys be many on this special day! Items should be clean and in good repair. PLEASE — Due to Space Limitation Seasonal (SUMMER) Clothing Only! Knights of Columbus Council 1007 Charity Lottery 2015 on sale by contacting Michel Joly at 495-1792. $100 for 52 weekly draws of $1,000 - call now for your ticket! Lottery Licence 7069 The Promises of Fatima: Come pray the Rosary with a group of dedicated people who form a Fr. Gobbi Cenacle honouring our Blessed Virgin Mary. Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s Parish followed by Mass. North Bay Regional Eucharistic Adoration: Holy Name Church, Mon-Wed-Fri (Noon – 6 PM), Tuesday (Noon - 9 PM), Thursday (Noon - 5 PM). Come and visit Jesus in this Sacrament of love. To make a commitment call Lena Butler, 497-3434 Open Adoration: St. Alphonsus in Callander every Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. First Friday 8:30 AM to 8:30 AM (24Hrs). St. Joseph’s Motherhouse first Sunday of the month from 3:30-4:30 PM in Holy Family Chapel and Pro-Cathedral First Friday 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. St. Anthony’s Feast Pasta & Meatball Dinner on Saturday, June 13 at St. Peter the Apostle Church. Mass at 4:30 PM, followed by procession and Dinner at 6 PM. Tickets $12/adult; $6/children 11 & under; children under 5 free. For tickets, call Nella at 494-9424. Proceeds to the Nipissing Serenity Hospice. Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday at 11:55 AM at Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption prior to the 12:05 PM mass. Springtime of the Spirit Regional Prayer Group at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Recitation of the rosary, praise and worship, meditative prayer, sharing and fellowship. St. Joseph Motherhouse presents a Shalom Directed Retreat Sunday, July 19 at 7:00 PM to Saturday July 25 at 1:00 PM. Offering: $450:00. For more information call Sr. Phyllis O’Connor at 474-3800, extension 213 or email her at [email protected] THE EDGE Youth Group for Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8's 6:45-8:30 pm on Monday evenings in the downstairs hall of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Powassan. Explore issues of our faith through live music, drama, small group discussions, guest speakers, games, scripture, crafts etc. Double bonus: snacks and prizes! No need to pre-register. Call Pauline at 724-5964 or Jeannine at 724-3424 for information. Let us know if you need transportation ever yo ne shoul d be t old th ey are beauti ful u ntil t hey believe it Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board Carousel Evening “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Kids” with keynote speaker Dr. Julie Corkett Wednesday, May 27 at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall. Evening of free workshops covering important topics across the special education spectrum. Free childcare. Registration 5:30 PM, Speaker 6:00 PM, Refreshments 7:00 PM, Workshop 7:30 PM. For details and online registration visit www.npsc.ca or call 472-12-1, ext 2261. Celebrate Recovery – a Christ-centred recovery program for any hurt, hang-up, or habit.. Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 1250 Cassells. Visit www.celebraterecovery.ca or www.fbcnb.ca for more information. Join us! Summer Retreat at Villa Loyola ~ Praying with the Words of St. Ignatius: a pilgrimage through the Spiritual Exercises. Sunday August 9 (7pm) to Friday August 14 (1pm) with director, Fr. Joseph Schner, S.J. Cost $475.00 (spiritual direction, private room, meals and taxes included). Register by calling 705-5223502 Monday to Friday or by email at [email protected] Knights of Columbus Meetings Fr. Michael Cundari Council, 12030 at Holy Name Church: General Meeting fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM Contact: Joe Sinicrope at 497-0604 Corpus Christi Knights of Columbus Council 12106 now meet second Tuesday of each month with regular and executive meetings held the same day at the Canadian Forces Base Church (Queen of Peace). Contact: Don Brown 472-6429 Knights of Columbus Council #1007 General Meeting first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Church in the Church Hall, rosary at 6:30 PM. Refreshments served. Executive Meeting last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Church in the Church Hall. New or transferring members can contact Mike Maunsell at 491-0006 or [email protected] Marriage Preparation Program Weekends October 23-24. Couples should register early by calling 472-5821. Series limited to 18 couples – register early! Material cost $40/couple payable at time of registration.
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