ST PHILIP AND ST CLARE PARISH BULLETIN January 25, 2015 Father Bob Poole Deacon Louis Seward Deacon Mark Masson Website: www.stphilips-church.com Welcome to the Community of St Philip and St Clare! Sunday Masses: St. Philip: Saturday 4:30pm and Sunday 10:30am St. Clare: Sunday 9 am Weekday Mass: St. Philip: Mon 7pm and St. Clare: Tues 7pm (winter location announced Sunday morn) Fr Bob’s Homilies: www.stphilips-church.com (right side of homepage under the ‘Donate Now’ button) Register as a Parishioner: Fill out the forms found at the church entrance and drop in collection basket. Donation Envelopes & Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Forms: Help yourself – at the entrance of church Fr Bob Writes: Last Sunday we heard about the call of Peter from the gospel of John. This week we read the better-known account from Mark. Herod Antipas had been tetrarch of Galilee since shortly after the death of his father, King Herod the Great, in 4 B.C. Building the city of Tiberias, the jewel on the Sea of Galilee, and maintaining a full retinue of government officials, soldiers and construction workers required a substantial income. Herod's government licensed fishing rights on the Sea of Galilee to fishermen who partnered together to form a syndicate large enough to make purchase of the license feasible. For the best fishing techniques, two boats were needed for stretching the nets. Such boats were expensive, but business loans could be arranged with Herod's government (a second source of income). Each day's catch was also taxed according to the take (a third source of income). Fishermen would need a minimum of eight workers to help with fishing each night and hire others for during the day when the boats were used to transport cargo and passengers around the lake. By keeping the boats busy all the time, they could make ends meet. It is possible that Peter was head of the syndicate and title holder of at least one of the boats. If that were the case, leaving the nets behind was more complex than pulling a little runabout up on the shore. Peter would have had to figure out how to keep the business going, pay expenses, take care of his workers, and delegate out responsibilities while he, his brother, Andrew, and friends James and John, dedicated their lives and much of their time to becoming disciples of Jesus. The reality of how Peter would have had to organize his responsibilities with priority to following Jesus is a good example for us today who must learn to do the same, given the various responsibilities of our lives. Parish News & Events ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS January is Alzheimer’s Awareness month. Archbishop Paul-André Durocher is urging support for a national dementia strategy. Parliament will debate a private member’s bill, C-356, An Act for a National Dementia Strategy early in 2015. Alzheimer’s and related dementia diseases afflict 750,000 Canadians and their caregivers. C-356 calls for increasing funding for research, promoting earlier diagnosis and intervention, strengthening the integration of primary, home and community care, enhancing skills and training of the dementia workforce, and improving support for caregivers. Contact your local Member of Parliament to show your support; Office of the Prime Minister ([email protected]); the Health Minister ([email protected]) , download a petition for Parliament at: http://claudegravelle.ndp.ca/national-dementia-strategy or sign the new online petition: ndp.ca/dementia For information about early-onset dementia (ie people in their forties) check: alzheimerottawa.ca/get-involved/public ………………………policy/federal/matthew-dineen-family or www.indiegogo.com/projects/much-too-young LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA – Signs of Life – Dr Scott Hahn In this informative and dynamic presentation, Dr. Scott Hahn guides us to a deeper faith through the Old Testament historical roots that underlie Catholic beliefs and practices. Dr. Hahn clears up common misconceptions about specific liturgical rituals and traditions, and responds thoughtfully to the objections raised about them. Announced Masses – January 2015 Saturday, 4: 30 at St. Philip Parish Jan 17 – In memory of Herbert & Mary Moloughney Jan 24 – For the Williamson Family, by Nancy Williamson Jan 31 – In memory of Barry Yantha, by Mary Kavanagh Sunday, 9am at St. Clare Mission Jan 18 – In memory of Michael Girnth by Phil & Tilly O’Connor Jan 25 – In memory of Michael Girnth by Bob & Colleen Moore Feb 1 – In memory of Michael Girnth by Pat Purdy and Laura Purdy Sunday, 10:30 am at St. Philip Parish Jan 18 – In loving memory of Wanda Iafrati by Don Iafrati Jan 25 – In celebrations of the birthday of Pat Monuk, by her family Feb 1 – Happy repose of the soul of Brian Dolan by Betty Dolan Monday Evenings: Jan 5 & 12 – For the repose of the soul of David Mulligan as requested by Betty Dolan Jan 26 – In memory of Des & Anne Casey Parish Directory Pastor: Fr. Bob Poole 613-838-2314 Deacons: Dcn Louis Seward– 613-838-3942 Dcn Mark Masson Address: 127 Burke St., POB 59, Richmond, On, K0A 2Z0 Phone: 613-838-2314 Fax: 613-838-3985 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stphilips-church.com Office Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs – 9 to 1:30 (starts Apr 30) Bulletin Deadline: Wednesdays at 12 noon Office Administrator: Lynn Lane Parish Schools: St. Philips Catholic School (Richmond) – 613-838-2466 Sacred Heart High School (Stittsville) - 613-831-6643 Baptisms: Third Sunday of the month; Baptismal . preparation required. Contact office 4 weeks in advance. Marriages: Contact office 6 months in advance of proposed date. Wedding time: 2pm Reconciliation: By appointment – call the office St. Philip Ministries: Pastoral Council – Chair, Peter Moore 838-5642 Temporal Affairs – Chair, Patrick McIver 864-8679 Children’s Liturgy – Dana Kean 838-3777 Altar Servers – Brian McSheffrey 489-3448 Sacristans – Betty Dolan Lectors,Eucharistic Ministers-Michelle Lotan 831-9906 CWL – Janet Seward 838-3942 Knights of Columbus – Luc St.Jean 838-2880 Cemetery – Luc St. Jean 838-2880 200th Anniversary Ctee - Brian McSheffrey 489-3448 St Vincent de Paul - David Vickers 838-2314 Hall Rentals – office 838-2314 St. Clare Ministries: Chair, Pastoral Council – Kelly McKenna Chair, Finance Council – Ray Burrill Lectors, Altar Servers – Shirley O’Connor Cemetery – Bob Moore CWL-Ada Gorrie(838-2490)/Tilly O’Connor 283-7861 283-0992 838-2490 838-5014 838-5103 Parish News WELCOME RCIA CANDIDATES! We would like to recognize and welcome our two RCIA candidates. Jennifer Houston and Nicki Divine will be welcomed into the church at the Easter Vigil on April 5th at St Philips. Please pray for them as they prepare. NEW TO THE PARISH? PLEASE REGISTER Welcome! Glad you are here! Please fill in the form found in the bookshelf at the entrance of the church, and place in the collection basket. PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISHIONERS * Pray for: Sati Radcliffe, Don Hill, Judy and Mark Masson, Dave, Jean Masson, John McKinnon, Gil Meerakker, James Mikulasik, Vanessa Melone, Simone Proulx, Brian McDonald, Phyllis Harvey, Stephen Dale, Jackie Oman, Amber Williamson, Bob Lawless, Rita Gregson, Karl Calagoure, Rick Monuk, Verna Newton, Gabriel Munante, Sheila Booth and Francine Landry. God bless them and their families with health, strength & peace. *Call office to add/remove names. MYSTICAL BODY – MYSTICAL VOICE This series has been cancelled, with the exception of the final session (teaching Mass) which will be at 2pm on Feb 14th, followed by 4:30 Mass. All are welcome to join us. 2015 DONATION ENVELOPES ARE READY …and are found in the entryway of the church. If you chose an unassigned box, please remember to fill out the registration envelope which is the first in the box. ST CLARE CWL MEMBERSHIP Renewals are now starting. Members, old and new, are to see Andrea Darlington. THANKS TO OUR NEW SACRISTANS Thanks for stepping forward to help fill the need! ST CLARES PARISH LIFE: Parish Council: TBA Coffee Sunday: Feb 8 - Ashton Group CWL: To be confirmed ST PHILIPS PARISH LIFE: Adoration o/t Blessed Sacrament: 2-6:45pm Apostle of Divine Mercy:1s & 3r Tues,7:30.Nxt-Feb 3 Adult Ed/RCIA: Every 2nd Wed Next: Jan 28, 7:30, Hall Bible Study: Mondays after 7pm Mass CWL: 4th Tues of the mo, 7:30pm: January 27 Euchre: Every 2nd Wed. Next: Feb 4, Hall Temporal Affairs Council: 3rd Tues of mo, 7pm: Feb 17 First Friday Mass: 6:30 pm Feb 6, adoration follows Knights of Columbus: 2nd Tues of mo,7:30: Feb 10 , Hall Pastoral Council: 1st Tues, 7:30pm: Feb cancelled Prayer Mtg: Every Thursday, 7:30pm, Hall FR BOB’S HAVING A BIRTHDAY! And we are celebrating the occasion with a wine and cheese reception in the Hall on Sat Feb 7th after the 4:30 Mass (until 7:30pm). Everyone is welcome! Please join us and help celebrate Fr Bob’s special day. (we won’t spoil the fun by telling you how old he will be, but it ends in a zero and the first number is between 5 and 7). ST CLARES 100TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE We are setting up a planning committee. All interested parishioners are invited to help out. Contact Jerome or Shirley O’Connor. COFFEE HOUSE(PERU MISSION)THIS WEEKEND After the 4:30 Mass Jan 24th. Admission is $25 for a family/couple or Come and enjoy a wonderful supper, a variety of special coffees and teas and some great music. Supper at 6pm; entertainment starts at 7pm. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR AT ST PHILIPS New Dates! The series will run Thursday evenings, 7:30pm from April 9th to May 21st. Plan now to attend! ST CLARE TUESDAY MASSES JANUARY-APRIL ...location to be announced Sunday mornings at Mass WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016: KRAKOW, POLAND 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: $3400. Limited spots available. To register please contact Ted (613-738-5025 x231); ([email protected]). WINE & CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER: At St Thomasd'Aquin Church, 1244 Kilborn Pl. Sun., Feb. 8, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Silent auction & more. Support building a culture of life. Tickets $20. at Miriam Centre, Orleans (613-830-8623) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For the Council on Aging of Ottawa’s Opening Doors project; to become co-facilitators of “Elder Circles”, small groups of older adults who meet regularly to explore the experience of growing older and living in old age. Volunteers needed. Info: Trudy Medcalf ([email protected]); Council office (789-3577x 11). JOURNEY OF HOPE FOR SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS – WOMEN’S SESSION: introductory program at Holy Rosary Parish, starting with a Women’s session on March 24, 7-8:30 pm for 6 weeks. Info & registration: Elaine Simpson (613-290-1577) CHURCH CHUCKLE FOR THE WEEK Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. Please Patronize Our Advertisers. 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