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St. Monica Parish
2080 Merivale Road, Nepean, ON K2C 3H1 Tel: (613) 727-1067 Fax: (613) 225-9143
Office Hours: Monday - Closed Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fri 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Regular Mass Schedule:
Parish Administra on:
Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass)
Pastor: Rev. Frank Brewer
Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm
Office: 727-1067 x 225 Email: [email protected]
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday 7:00 pm (9:00 a.m. on Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 a.m. (Coffee social a er Mass)
Friday 9:30 a.m.
1st Saturday of the month - 9:00 am (Mass)
Eucharis c Adora on & Benedic on:
On Tuesday evenings, Benedic on follows the Mass.
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm with Benedic on.
Following Friday morning Mass ending at 11:00 am with
Benedic on.
Associate Pastor: Rev. Ma hew Keshwah
Office: 727-1067 x226 Email: [email protected]
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Yves Tro er: 837-9380; yvestro [email protected]
In Residence: Rev. Mark Steffl
For emergencies requiring a priest: leave a message at 613-716-8335
Administra ve Assistant: Siobhan Peryer-Fait 727-1067 x221
Email: [email protected]
Mary-Anne O’Connor 727-1067 x 222
Property Management: John Streng: 838-4922
Parish Ministries:
Children's Liturgy: Carli Ranta (9am): 807-4412
Sonia Arruda (11am): 400-7836 & Emily Bacon 864-2656
Confessions:
Saturday Evening: 4:15 pm- 4:45 pm
Divine Mercy Cenacle: Eileen Spooner: 823-7355; Gianna Crupi: 823-4228
Sunday Evening: 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Karen Bader: 825-7062
Tues & Thurs: from 30 minutes un l10 minutes before Mass.
Finance Council: Chairperson: Joe Laflamme: 823-3888
Wed from 6:05 pm to 6:35 pm
Land & Building Commi ee: Chairman: Rod Vanier: 723-3051
Fri during the Holy Hour
Lectors & Commentators: Nicole Leblanc: 825-7866
* First Friday a er Benedic on only
Music Ministry: (11:00 am & 7 pm) Joe Cousineau 422-4387
Trevor DeFreitas 725-7569
(and by appointment)
Art Lawless (9 am) 823-8884; Albert Reyes (5 pm) 702-1771
Rosary
Parish Social Life Commi ee: Richard Kuzell 721-3493
Wednesday: 6:20pm
Pastoral Care:
First Saturday of month: prior to 9am Mass
Parish Pastoral Council: Chairperson: Mary Armstrong: 224-4017
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
RCIA: Deacon Yves Tro er: 837-9380
Every Wednesday evening a er Mass.
Sacrament Prepara on: Janice Pilgrim 723-9767
Sacristan (Head Sacristan): Lorraine Barker 825-8740
St. Monica Elementary School - 2000 Merivale Rd.
Sanc ty of Life: Raymond Gremli: 825-1573
Principal: Lynne Chare e: 226-5174
Social Outreach: Elizabeth Mohan: 843-9550
St. Andrew Elementary School - 201 Crestway Dr.
Spiritual Life Commi ee: Gianna Crupi: 823-4228
Principal: Mary-Ellen MacPhee: 843-0050
Tuesday Evening Prayer Group: Thea Streng: 838-4922
Frank Ryan Senior Elementary School - 128 Chesterton Dr.
Principal: John Pedari: 224-8833
Mother Teresa High School - 440 Longfields Dr.
Upcoming Parish Events…
Principal: Gerard Stephenson: 823-1663
Valentine’s Euchre Party!...Sat, Feb 14 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Pius X High School - 1481 Fisher Ave.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper…Tues, Feb 17 (5- 7 p.m.)
Ash Wednesday Mass - February 18 …
Principal: William Barre : 225-8105
Visit us at: www.st-monica.com
www.WalkingWithTheFather.CA
www.Catholicottawa.ca
St. Monica Church 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
(and at St. Joseph HS) 7:00 p.m.
Book Club...Feb 20 at 7:30 p.m.
+ Indicates deceased rela ves & friends.
With the coming of the Lord Jesus, the
power of evil is broken; all who follow
him will know his compassionate and
healing strength.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
9:00 a.m. + For souls in purgatory
by Jean Daniel Chouloute
5:00 p.m. + For deceased members of the Nercua & Buiza
families by Ester & Morin Nercua
Sunday, February 8, 2015
9:00 a.m. + For Ann Genereux by Janet McKinnon
11:00 a.m. For Tomasz & Barbara Muldner on their 45th
Wedding Anniversary by their family
7:00 p.m.
For Father Matthew for the special intention
of the anniversary of his Priestly Ordination
by Joe & Gail Laflamme
Monday, February 9, 2015
7:00 p.m.
For Father Dan Dubroy
by the Divine Mercy Cenacle
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Mass
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Mass
Thursday, February 12, 2015
9:00 a.m. + For Maria & Stefan Riess
by Irena Korczynski
Friday, February 13, 2015
9:30 a.m. + For souls in purgatory
Saturday, January 14 2015
5:00 p.m.
For Margaret Trenouth by Annette Payment
Sunday, February 15, 2015
9:00 a.m. + For Robert Vogrig by the Vogrig family
11:00 a.m. For Mateo Muldner on his 5th Birthday
7:00 p.m.
by his family
Mass
Please remember in your prayers...
those who are sick at this time, especially:
Thelma Gleeson, Ann Duncan, Mark Yik, Olga Medina,
Jeff Davidson, Louisa Ellul, Greg Patacairk, Ann Little,
Maddy Nichol, Margaret O’Doherty, Joan Barron,
Madeleine Kelly, Elizabeth Turner, Yvonne Lecuyer,
Molly Bacchiochi
It would have been very natural for
Jesus to allow himself to se le in a
single town, one which welcomed him
so warmly and esteemed him so highly.
Wishing to be faithful to the Father, he spent me by himself
a er the busy noise of the day, in quiet prayer of the heart. In
this way, he made sure that he remained connected to the
purpose of all this ac vity. Then he moved on, for his mission
was not to seek comfort and applause, but to bring the Good
News to everyone.
We see this a tude echoed in the second reading by St. Paul,
the good steward who can say, “I do all that I do for the sake
of the Gospel in the hope of sharing in its blessings.”
A Ques on
Even in the midst of success, we can experience Job’s
weariness. Why is that? Does it just mean we are physically
red, or is it telling us something? What can we do about it?
Do we need to do anything?
Sacraments
This past week we completed the celebra ons of First
Reconcilia on for the children of our parish who are preparing
for First Communion. My thanks to the children, their parents,
teachers, the Sacramental Prepara on team and all others
involved in making this the best possible spiritual experience.
My thanks also to you for your prayers and example as the
children con nue to prepare to celebrate First Communion
during the Easter season.
As followers of Jesus, we are called by him to give witness to
his Gospel. May he bless us and guide us, so we may indeed
be signs of his love in our world.
Pope’s Prayer intentions for February 2015
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Universal: That prisoners, especially the young,
may be able to rebuild lives of dignity.
Evangeliza on: That married people who are separated
may find welcome and support in the Chris an community.
Welcome New Parishioners
Are you a newcomer to our parish? Please complete a Parish
Registra on Form which can be found in the pamphlet rack in
the foyer of the Church. Forms can be put in the collec on
basket or dropped off at the Parish Office. Thank you.
VALENTINES EUCHRE PARTY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
$ 5.00 per person
A great night of fun and fellowship
If you wish to learn how to play we will teach you!
(St. Monica Parish - Hall)
DONATIONS: For regular contributions to the parish, please
consider using envelope sets, credit card or direct deposit.
Envelope set boxes are in the vestibule, simply take a box and
write your name, phone number and full address on the first
three envelopes you use. These methods conform to revenue
Canada requirements for income tax receipts.
BAPTISM: If you wish to have your baby baptized, please see
Fr. Frank , Fr. Matthew, Fr. Mark or Deacon Yves directly after
Mass.
MASS INTENTIONS: Unannounced Masses are $10.00 and
Announced Masses are $15.00. Please call the parish office
to book a Mass (727-1067)
Parish Events
Shrove Tuesday
PANCAKE SUPPER
February 17, 5:00-7:00pm
In the parish hall. Pancakes (plain or fancy), sausage,
1.
fruit cocktail, juice, hot chocolate, tea, coffee.
Cost: $10 each or $20 per family.
BOOK CLUB: The next meeting will be: Friday, February
20th at 7:30 p.m. (Chapters 4-6). Meeting will be held in the
St. Monica Parish hall hosted by Father Matthew.
You Coming to F3 ?? [F3 = Faith, Fellowship& Fun]
The next F3 youth group event is on Friday March 6th
at 7 pm in the church basement.
Contact person: Emilie Chan at [email protected]
TAX RECEIPTS 2014 Tax receipt(s) are ready for pick up
from the table downstairs in the parish hall THIS WEEKEND!
Many thanks to our “friends of the office” for their help in
preparing them!
CHRISTIAN INITIATION - RITE OF ELECTION & CALLING
CANDIDATES TO LENTEN RENEWAL:
Ash Wednesday
Feb 18, Mass at 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Station of the Cross
Fri, Feb 20, 27 &
Fri, Mar 6,13,20,27 at 7:00 p.m.
At Notre Dame Cathedral. Sunday, February 22, 2:30 p.m.
All family & friends are most welcome to a end the Rite of
Elec on. St. Monica is pleased to have one catechumen this year
preparing for ini a on into the Church.
Please keep Shuying An in your prayers.
Chrism Mass
Tues, Mar 31 at 7:00 p.m. (at Notre Dame Cathedral)
Parish Mission
Mar 23, 24 & 25 Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Parish Penance Service
Thurs, Mar 26, 7:00 p.m.