THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD – January 11, 2015

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])
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2015. The bulletin is made available through their
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