191 SUNDAY MASSES FOR WEEK OF MARCH 8TH Tuesday, March 10, 7:05 pm The Intentions of Carol Rice; Anonymous Wednesday, March 11, 1:05 pm–St. David’s High School +Rose Linseman; Estate Thursday, March 12, 10:00 am – School Lenten Mass +Wendell Lewis; Barbara & Tom Daly & Family Friday, March 13, 8:30 am +Ted Fronchak; Marty Linseman 9 am – 1 pm Adoration 6:45 pm Stations of the Cross (Led by C.W.L.) Saturday, March 14, 5:00 pm +Joe Walter; Bill Walter +Daniel Furlong; Marcella Furlong & Family Sunday, March 15, Fourth Sunday of Lent 9:00 am Our Parish Community 11:00 am Our Parish Community READINGS FOR March 14/15 First Reading: 2 Chr 36: 14-17a, 19-23 Second Reading: Eph 2:4-10 Gospel Reading: Jn 3:14-21 MON TUE WED THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH 7:00pm 9 a.m. Choir Practice – Church 7:35pm C.W.L. General Meeting - Hall 7:35pm Confirmation Class – Library 8:00pm Finance Committee Meeting - Rectory 7:30pm 11 a.m. Choir Practice - Church HAMILTON DIOCESE PRAYER CALENDAR: Mon., Mar 9 Rev. Tom Moisan Tues., Mar 10 Rev. Martin Mikulski, S.A.C. Wed., Mar 11 Permanent Deacons Thurs., Mar 12 Rev. Ronald Voisin Fri., Mar 13 Rev. Van Duy Nguyen Sat., Mar 14 Rev. Peter Tuyen Nguyen MINISTRIES for March 14/15 Eucharistic Ministers 5pm Patsy & Steve Pond 9am Mary Jane & Robert Yaeger, Iris Miltenburg 11am Amitan Pope, Lisa Denomme Hospitality 5pm Kieran & Geoff Kelly, Debbie Yutzi, Jane Goll 9am Linus & Pat Ditner, Carol & Ed Kieswetter 11am Diane & Paul Shutsa, Jodi Sereres, Danielle Pilon Altar Servers 5pm Felicia Groechel, Natalie Pfanner Groves 9am Owen Lucier, Rori Schaefer, Jaylyn Schaefer 11am Thomas Kraemer, Ailah & Lana Kauk 5pm 9am 11am Lectors Jim Goll Maria Diemert Joan Coutu Colleen Weber Commentator Kevin Dupuis Larry Glofcheskie Ann Staines Sunday External Eucharistic Minister (to Elmira) Mar 15 Marianne Kieswetter Sign Ministry Mar 9 Pat Ditner Wednesday External Eucharistic Minister Mar 18 Cheryl Dunn LIVING ROSARY INTENTION That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person and that the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always. FOODBANK NEEDS Family Sized Juice & Cookies Join us for the next Catholic Women’s League GENERAL th MEEETING on Tuesday, March 10 . We will be leading the STATIONS OF THE CROSS on Friday, March 13th at 6:45 p.m. You can still pay your dues of $25.00 if you have not done so. To join, call Agnes Downey at 519-669-8085. DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE – RESPONDING TO THE CRY OF THE RURAL POOR WITH THE BISHOPS OF BRAZIL - In all places and circumstances, Christians, with the help of their pastors, are called to hear the cry of the poor. This has been eloquently stated by the bishops of Brazil: “We wish to take up daily the joys and hopes, the difficulties and sorrows of the Brazilian people, especially of those living in the barrios and the countryside – landless, homeless, lacking food and health care – to the detriment of their rights. Seeing their poverty, hearing their cries and knowing their sufferings, we are scandalized because we know that there is enough food for everyone and that hunger is the result of a poor distribution of goods and income.” – Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, 191. Development and Peace has been working with the Brazilian bishops for many years to respond to the cry of the poor. Your generosity helps fund our partnership with their Pastoral Land Commission, which works to support the rural poor through agricultural development and land reform. You can learn more about our work by picking up Share Lent materials at the back of the Church or by visiting devp.org. The Share Lent collection for Development and Peace is on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22nd. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY GATHERING – We will meet th on Tuesday, March 17 at 1:00 p.m. in the library. Any new knitters or crocheters are welcome. If you need a ride please contact Danielle Pilon at 519-669-2606. If you are in the process of making a shawl, bring it along. We can talk and work at the same time! PRAYER SHAWLS - If you or anyone close to you is seriously ill or experiencing difficult times, the Prayer Shawl Ministry has shawls and blankets which have been blessed and could provide comfort to anyone who could use supportive prayer. If you wish to have a shawl for this reason, please call Danielle Pilon at 519-669-2606 or the Parish Office at 519-669-3387. PENITENTIAL SERVICE DATES th Tuesday, March 24 at 7p.m. at St. Agatha, St. Agatha th Thursday, March 26 at 7p.m. at St. Clements, St. Clements st Tuesday, March 31 at 7p.m. at St. Teresa, Elmira 1 DATE VOLUNTEERS are needed for the ministries on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. If you can help call the Parish Office (519) 669-3387 or email the Parish Office at [email protected]. We are in the process of UPDATING OUR LIST OF THOSE WHO HAVE KEYS. Please call or email the Parish Office and let us know if you have a key and for which door. All key holders are to contact the Parish Office. Thank you for your attention to this matter. LENTEN SERIES - POPE FRANCIS: Inspiration and th Direction - Join us Thursday, March 12 for the third session: The Joy of the Gospel, with Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Ph.D. Join us at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 49 Blueridge Ave. Kitchener, for Mass at 1 p.m. followed by the talk or go to St. Michael’s Parish, 240 Hemlock St. Waterloo for the talk at 7 p.m. Join the Elmira & District Ministerial Association for the LENTEN SERVICE at 7:30 p.m. Each week will be hosted by a different church in the association. This week, th Wednesday, March 11 is hosted by Gale Presbyterian Church. The speaker is Father David Lewis. A LENTEN RETREAT EVENING will be held on th Wednesday, March 11 with Father Joseph de Viveiros, C.R., with the theme ‘The History of Salvation.’ The evening begins with the Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. with the retreat immediately following at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 49 Blueridge Avenue, Kitchener. Please call 519745-7301 for information. The next NEW HORIZONS PROGRAM for Zoomers, Boomers and Seniors, is on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Maryhill Community Centre, 58 Charles Street East, Maryhill. Admission is $2 per person. Judy Brisson from the Wild Flower Association in Guelph will speak on Flowers in the Wild. For information contact Joan Haid at 519-648-2742 or [email protected]. A DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR MEN takes place th th March 13 at 7 p.m. to March 15 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, Hamilton, directed by Fr. Kuzma. The focus of the retreat will be to learn basic principles of discernment, what to pay attention to in prayer and how to distinguish God's voice from one's own thoughts. To register please go to www.HamiltonVocations.com. THINKING ABOUT SEPARATION OR DIVORCE? – Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples that have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about, or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on March 13-15, 2015, in Niagara Falls please call 905-664- 5212 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org. St. Agatha C.W.L. invites you to their ANNUAL ST. th PATRICK’S DAY CARD PARTY on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $8 which includes a delicious Beef Stew Luncheon, door prizes and draws. For more information email [email protected]. Come to COLF’S SEMINAR ON LIFE AND FAMILY on March 19-20, 2015, in Gatineau (just across the river from Ottawa). As the issue of abortion keeps coming up on the Canadian political scene over the years, we have chosen as our theme: “When Life Takes Us by Surprise…” An impressive roster of Canadian, American and European speakers will be addressing different facets of this issue. Needless to say we were also inspired by Pope Francis’ words: “It is not 'progressive' to try to resolve problems by eliminating a human life. On the other hand, it is also true that we have done little to adequately accompany women in very difficult situations, where abortion appears as a quick solution to their profound anguish” (Evangelii gaudium, 214). Check out http://colf.ca/index.php/en/events/item/219-2015seminar-of-life-and-family for more information on the program and to register. The presentations will be made in both official languages by means of simultaneous translation. If you have any questions, please contact (613) 241-9461, extension 161, or email ([email protected]). WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP SENIORS LUNCH CLUB - Join us for a hot light lunch and fellowship with old and new friends at the Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Avenue, Elmira on Monday, March 23rd. Register by 10 a.m. on the Thursday morning before the lunch. Cancellations are to be made by 2 p.m. the Friday before the lunch. Lunch is served at 12 noon. The cost is $6. Call Community Care Concepts at 519-664-1900 to register. St. Michael’s Parish is seeking a MAINTENANCE WORKER/HANDYMAN. This person will handle repairs, preventive maintenance and light grounds maintenance of our church properties. This is a part-time position. Please send a resume and references to Fr. Con O’Mahony by March 27th, 2015. PARISH NURSE JOB POSTING at St. Michael’s Parish. After five years of service Maryellen Hahn is retiring from her position as Parish Nurse at St. Michael’s on March 31st, 2015. Please see the job posting for the position of Parish Nurse on our website www.stmichaelw.ca. STEWARDSHIP REPORT Lk 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you… For the measure you give will be measured back to you.” Offertory Collection for February 28/March 1: $3,389.30 Average per envelope: $24.38 Electronic Funds for the week: $746.25 (based on 4 Sundays per month) Offering needed to cover weekly Parish Operating expenses: $4,632.00 Thank you!
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