THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD – January 11, 2015 MASS INTENTIONS Pastor’s Message Tuesday 11:00 am January 13th Mass at Hunt Club Manor Wednesday 9:15 am January 14th † A. Van Herpt by the Stephens Family Thursday 6:30 pm 7:00 pm January 15th Adoration For the Parish Community Friday 9:15 am January 16th † Charlie Campbell by the Stephens Family Saturday 5:00 pm January 17th For the Parish Community Sunday 9:00 am January 18th † Mathew & Theresa (parents of Fr. Lukose) For the Parish Community 11:00 am PARISH MINISTRY COORDINATORS Cash Counters Tom Conklin 613-521-8629 Catholic Women’s League Joan Gray 613-523-5810 Children’s Liturgy & Youth Ministry Maureen Wainwright 613-857-2848 Finance Council - Jeff Corman 613-526-1812 Knights of Columbus Richard Darbyshire 613-422-7478 Lighthouse Food Bank Mark MacIsaac Memorial Wall Pat Gagne 613-851-0285 613-523-0768 Music Ministry Chris Maguire (Sat. 5 pm) Phyllis Allen (Sun. 9 am) Francoise Slaunwhite (Sun 11am) 613-736-1444 613-695-7707 613-276-2724 Pastoral Care Pat Gagne 613-523-0768 Pastoral Council Ron Stook 613-882-7100 RCIA Florence Johnston 613-822-4161 Sacramental Team Mary Nader Shannon Corrigan 613-738-4745 613-737-3768 Senior’s Club Dorothy Deschambault 613-521-5749 “Baptism of the Lord” Baptism is an experience of re-birth, an act of dying to our old self and rising to a new self in Christ. It is the moment when we are endowed with a new identity as children of God. This was a privileged moment in the life of Jesus – a moment of deep affirmation of his own life and mission and confirmation of this truth by the Father who sent him. The process of God becoming man also takes on a new expression. Jesus loves us so much that he also accepts and participates in this process of being born again. The Father, in confirming the sonship of Jesus, affirms him in his life and mission and shows that we through baptism, are also called to be and to become His sons and daughters. The act of dying and rising symbolized by baptism is a process that has to be continued throughout our lives. The presence of the Spirit at the baptism of Jesus reminds us that through its infused presence, the Spirit makes our dying and rising a graced process. I hope all of you enjoyed the Christmas celebrations with your families and loved ones. I wish and pray that you may have the spirit of Christmas for the New Year. Once again as I reflect the previous year at our parish, I am touched by the generosity and abiding support so many of you provided. I am so grateful to all those who made the Christmas Season a joyful experience by generously giving your time and talents. Special thanks to different music groups, Church decoration groups, slide presentation team, Liturgical ministry volunteers, Maureen Wainwright, the students from St. Thomas More School and the teachers who helped with the Christmas pageant and many others. Thanks to all who have shown your appreciation through your gifts, cards and prayers to me. Let us remember to keep Our Lord in our hearts as we journey through the New Year 2015. May God bless you all! Fr. Lukose, CMF January 11th, 2015 YOUR OFFERINGS: New Year’s Offering $1,026.00 Regular Collection for January 3/4 $1,882.55 Thank you for your generosity and support Cash counters for January 18th Sue Pilgrim & Bob Cameron SACRAMENTAL TEAM MEETING – Thursday, January 15th, 7:30 pm KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS K of C Council, Tuesday, 13th, 7:30 pm January BOTTLE DRIVE - Saturday, January 17th, 2015, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your bottles (wine, liquor or beer) and beer cans to the parking lot at the Church. Drop them off anytime in the black box OR call 613738-1943 for pick up. PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND RECONCILIATION - Parents who wish to have their child prepare for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Reconciliation are asked to attend a MANDATORY PARENT MEETING on Monday, January 19 at 7.00 pm in the church. Please note your child must be baptized Catholic in order to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If your child is not yet baptized and wants to be enrolled for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation, you should register with the St. Bernard Parish before Tuesday, February 10th, 2015. There will be a mandatory preparation course for these children as well as the parents on Saturday, February 28, between 10:00 am and noon before the baptism on Sunday, April 5th. PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - Parents who wish to have their child prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation are asked to attend a MANDATORY PARENT MEETING on Monday, January 26th at 7:00 pm Please note your child must be baptized Catholic in order to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation Complete Catholic Mass Readings Daily Meditation for Catholics Word Among Us – January 2015 $2.00 CHURCH ENVELOPES 2015: The 2015 envelopes are ready for pick up at the Church entrance.  Those parishioners who had boxes this year are asked to please take the box labeled with your name.  All others should request boxes from the office. Call 613-738-1943  The tax receipts for 2014 are now ready for pickup at the back of the Church.  Once again, we thank you for your cooperation and your generosity. Note: Box numbers 9, 180 & 300 – please contact the office to give us your name and address. DONATIONS BY CREDIT CARD OR INTERAC to make weekly, monthly, or one time donations: Visit, saintbernardparish.com, click on Canada Helps to give. Canada Helps will instantly issue you a tax receipt and will forward your donation into our Parish account. For donations through United Way Campaign the Charity Registration number is: 128967353RR0020 ANNUAL HOMELANDS MASS: The Annual Homelands Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral will take place on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2:30 pm. Groups are asked to RSVP their attendance with Sarah Du Broy by January 16 (613-738-5025 ext 238). Those in the procession are asked to meet in the hall by 2:00 pm and those bringing food to arrive no later than 2:15 pm. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall. All are welcome. STEUBENVILLE TORONTO: the Archdiocese of Ottawa is bringing a group of high school aged youth to Steubenville Toronto, August 7-9; an event with music, talks, Adoration and much more. Approximate cost: $450; incl. registration, accommodation & travel. Registration deadline: January 12. Info: Ted (613-738-5025 ext 231); (thurley|@archottawa.ca) WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016: The Archdiocese of Ottawa is bringing a group of Young Adults (18-35) to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, July 19 – August 2, 2016. Approximate cost: $3,500. Limited spots available. To register please contact Ted (613-7385025 ext 231); ([email protected]) Thanks to all our bulletin advertisers for the year 2015. The bulletin is made available through their support. PHARMACIE Lou Frangian, R.Ph. BANK ST. 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