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ST PHILIP AND ST CLARE
PARISH BULLETIN
February 15, 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:
fullness of eternal happiness. For these are
Here are some inspiring words from St
Bonaventure on the importance of bible study: the books which tell us of eternal life, which
were written not only that we might believe but
also that we might have everlasting life. When
"The source of sacred Scripture was not
we do live that life we shall understand fully,
human research but divine revelation. This
we shall love completely, and our desires will
revelation comes from "the Father of Light
be totally satisfied. Then, with all our needs
"...From him, through Jesus Christ his Son,
the Holy Spirit enters into us. Then, through fulfilled, we shall truly know the love that
the Holy Spirit who allots and apportions his surpasses understanding and so be filled with
gifts to each person as he wishes, we receive the fullness of God. The purpose of the
the gift of faith, and through faith Christ lives Scriptures, which come to us from God, is to
in our hearts. So we come to know Christ and lead us to this fullness according to the truths
this knowledge becomes the main source of a contained in those sayings of the apostles to
firm understanding of the truth of all sacred which I have referred. In order to achieve this,
we must study holy Scripture carefully, and
Scripture. It is impossible, therefore, for
anyone to achieve this understanding unless teach it and listen to it in the same way."
he first receives the gift of faith in Christ.
This faith is the foundation of the whole Bible, Why not make a decision to attend our parish
bible study during Lent as part of your desire
a lamp and a key to its understanding...
to grow closer to Jesus Christ? As St Jerome
wrote: "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of
The outcome or the fruit of reading Holy
Scripture is by no means negligible: it is the Jesus Christ "
NEW TO THE PARISH? PLEASE REGISTER Welcome! We’re glad you are here! Please fill in the
green form found in the bookshelf at the entrance of the church, and place it in the collection basket. Thanks!
Lenten Schedule and Lenten Norms
The Liturgical season of Lent begins February 18th. The following are guidelines of Lenten observances for the faithful in
the Archdiocese of Ottawa: Fasting binds all persons who have completed their 18th birthday through those who have
completed their 59th year, unless prevented by poor health. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals,
sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s own needs. Eating between meals is not allowed although
fluids may be taken. Abstinence binds all persons who have completed their 14th birthday, unless prevented by poor
health. In the Archdiocese of Ottawa, the consumption of meat is not allowed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all
Fridays of Lent. The Archbishop mandates this observance for the spiritual well-being of the faithful.
ASH WEDNESDAY, Feb 18th: Mass (St Philips) & ashes at 6pm. 9:30am Mass and ashes for children at the school
STATIONS o/t CROSS: 7pm each Friday eve (Feb 20-March 27incl). March 6 @6:30 (First Fri.Mass, adoration follows)
RECONCILLIATION – Saturdays, 3:30-4:15 (St Philips), on request, and on last evening of parish mission.
HOLY THURSDAY April 2: 7:30pm, Mass of the Lord`s Supper – St Philips
GOOD FRIDAY, April 3 – 3pm – Passion of the Lord, at BOTH St Philips and St Clares
EASTER SATURDAY, April 4 – Easter Vigil - 8 pm – St Philips (Bring Bells!) [No 4:30pm Saturday Mass today]
RESURRECTION SUNDAY, April 5 – 9am Mass at St Clares and 10:30am Mass at St Philips
CANCELLATIONS: Monday April 6th there will be no afternoon adoration, no 7pm Mass and no Bible study.
LIGHTHOUSE CDs – BEING ‘ALL IN’ – ERIC MAHL - From small-town Ohio, Eric Mahl earned
a scholarship to play division one football at Kent State University and was signed by the Cleveland
Browns. After leaving the NFL, he spent three years working in the world, where he continued his
intensive focus on discerning his vocation. After this period of discernment, he sold or gave away all his
belongings so as to fully give himself to the Lord and live out the message of Divine Mercy.
Announced Masses – January 2015
Saturday, 4: 30 at St. Philip Parish
Feb 14 – Memory of Pierre Lalonde by StPhilip Knights/Columbus
Feb 21 – In memory of Herbert & Mary Moloughney
Feb 28 – In memory of Lorne Meagher by Patricia Meagher & fam
Sunday, 9am at St. Clare Mission
Feb 15 – In memory of Michael Girnth by Eileen & Alfie Kavanagh
Feb 22 – In memory of Michael Girnth by Mary Timmins & family
Sunday, 10:30 am at St. Philip Parish
Feb 15 – Happy repose of the soul of Brian Dolan by Betty Dolan
Feb 22 – For the van Galder family by Nancy Williamson
Monday Evenings:
Feb 16 – 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
838-2704
838-5014
838-5103
Parish News
A NOTE FROM FR BOB
A huge THANK YOU to all of you for my FABULOUS
birthday celebrations! I really felt the love!! Special thanks
to Mark and Brian for organizing the entertainment side of
things and to all of you for your generous gifts, cards and
good wishes. I love you all! ~ Fr Bob
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE – 6PM Feb 18th
Ash Wednesday is on February 18th. There will be an
evening service for parishioners at 6pm. Also, for school
children in the morning (9:30 in the school).
PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISHIONERS *
Pray for: Carol Simms, Larry Corrigan, 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.
LENTEN FOOD DRIVE
During the Lenten season, donations in support of the
Richmond Food Bank will be collected at St. Philip's. A
container will be placed at the entrance and cash donations
are also welcome. Thanks for your support.
MONTHLY PRO-LIFE MASS SAT, FEB. 21, 10am
To pray for the establishment of a Pro-life Centre in
Ottawa, at St. Hyacinth, 201 LeBreton St. 831-2515.
OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note that the office will be closed Feb 17-18-19 and
Feb 24- 25. Call 613-838-2314 for details if there is an
urgent situation.
SUMMER INSTITUTE -NEW EVANGELIZATION:
Theological formation, practical ministry training and
leadership skill development. SINE is a collaborative effort
between Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO), the faculty of
Theology at Saint Paul University and Mission of the
Redeemer Ministries. August 4-14 at Saint Paul University
or remotely though online streaming video. Course work
can be used for credit or to obtain a Certificate in
“Leadership in the New Evangelization.” (ustpaul.ca/
en/sine-summer-institute-in-the-new-evangelization).
ST CLARES PARISH LIFE:
Parish Council: March 31
Coffee Sunday: None in March; April 12-Prospect Grp
CWL: April 14, 7:30pm
ST PHILIPS PARISH LIFE:
Adoration o/t Blessed Sacrament: Mondays, 2-6:45pm
Apostle of Divine Mercy:1s & 3r Tues,7:30.Nxt-Feb 17
Adult Ed/RCIA: Every 2nd Wed Next: Feb 25, 7:30, Hall
Bible Study: Mondays after 7pm Mass
CWL: 4th Tues of the mo, 7:30pm: February 24
Euchre: Every 2nd Wed. Next: Feb 18, Hall
Temporal Affairs Council: 3rd Tues of mo, 7pm: Feb 17
First Friday Mass: 6:30 pm March 6, adoration follows
Knights of Columbus: 2nd Tues of mo,7:30: Mar 10, Hall
Pastoral Council: 1st Tues, 7:30pm: next: March 3, Hall
Prayer Mtg: Every Thursday, 7:30pm, Hall
ARCHBISHOP`S LENTEN MESSAGE
You can read it at www.catholicottawa.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: $3400.
Limited spots available. To register please contact Ted
(613-738-5025 x231); ([email protected]).
CANCELLATIONS
Please note these cancellations while Fr Bob is away:
-No prayer meeting on Thurs Feb 19 or 26
-No Mass or Bible study on Mon Feb 23
-No Mass on Tues Feb 24
SPECIAL DIOCESAN COLLECTION FEB 21-22
There will be a special second collection at all masses Feb
21 and 22 for `Diocesan and Missionary Works`
REFLECTIONS FOR LENT
Fr Robert Baron will again be offering daily Lent
reflections through email. Join by signing up free at
LentReflections.com.
KEYS FOUND INSIDE CHURCH ENTRY
…now hanging on bulletin board
RICHMOND LODGE VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Are needed…call Donna Novell at 613-838-5016
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - LENT
During Lent, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be
regularly available before Saturday evening Mass from
3:30pm to 4:15pm, as well as by request (call the office).
CHURCH CHUCKLE FOR THE WEEK
The Sunday school teacher asked Sarah why
she drew Jesus sitting on a horse. Sarah
replied, “He’s giving his sermon on the mount.”
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
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New to the Parish? Call the office at 613-838-2314 to register.