THE FEAST OF THE HOLY TRINITY JUNE 3RD, 2012 GLORY TO THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.

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1 OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH 11 Mohns Avenue, Petawawa, ON K8H 2B5 Office: Fax: Diocese of Pembroke - Bishop Michael Mulhall Parish Priest: Fr. Joe O Malley; Secretary: Ann Marie Rutz Custodian: John Clark Religious Education Director: Mrs. Glenna MacKenzie Parish Office Hours: Monday ~ Thursday ~ 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Web site: ourladyofsorrows@sympatico.ca THE LORD S DAY MASSES: Saturday ~ 5:00 p.m. Sunday ~ 10:00 a.m. THE FEAST OF THE HOLY TRINITY JUNE 3RD, 2012 GLORY TO THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. WELCOME AND THANK YOU for visiting with us on-line. If you wish a hard copy of our bulletin you may print one here or drop by the church and pick one up, AND while there, make a short visit with the ever-present Lord Jesus, the lover and healer of souls. PARISH HAPPENINGS CONGRATULATIONS to the following Children who are making their First Communion today (Saturday): Bryson Ballman, Ryan Bishop, Sophie Collier, Abigail Crossman, Abigail French, Andon Handspiker, Lucas Logan, Tyler Reid, Hayden Samson, James Strain, Madeliene Tofts, Casey Ventress and Waylon Yeremiy. Next Saturday: Wesley Chartrand, Olivia Collier, Emma Smid and Sydney Vincent. May your First Communion be the beginning of a long weekly journey with Jesus at His Table now and unto the Eternal Banquet in Heaven! Thank you parents for the decision you have made to feed your child with the Bread of Life without which they will not survive as a Catholic in today s world - Continue bringing them weekly. OUR NEXT BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS will be held on Wednesday, June 13th. Please call the Parish Office to register. This Class can be taken before or after the birth of your child. Baptism is the gateway into the Family of God - His Church and is the first of the Sacraments of Initiation into that community. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK will be celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. Mass this Monday for those whose health has deteriorated because of sickness or age. Please speak to Fr. O Malley if you wish to be anointed.

2 THANK YOU to all who donated to our annual spring Clothing Drive last weekend and to Gabe, Nancy Tosello and Family for delivering the clothes to the St. Vincent de Paul store in Ottawa and to Len McGean for the use of his trailer. APPOINTMENTS: The Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke has made a number of appointments in our Diocese. Of interest locally is that Father O Malley will be taking a sabbatical and Fr. Steven Ballard of Holy Name Parish in Pembroke will be our new Parish Priest effective July 3, Fr. O Malley says: Thank you for the past 13 years as your Parish Priest and please keep me in your prayers. A BURSARY is available from the Knights of Columbus (Deadline June 15th) for those going on to further studies. Applicants must have an active family member in the K. of C.. For information contact: Barry Yakabuskie at CONGRATULATIONS to the following May wedding anniversary couples: John Barsczewski, Lise Dion 36 years; Mark & Yvette Bourque.19 years; George & Dorothy Carrigan..16 years; Daniel & Linda Godin 25 years; Paul & Joanne Jeffries 21 years; Charles & Vi Peters...56 years; Bob & Pauline Rantz...31 years; Ron & Lorraine Tremblay.38 years; Robert & Judith Whorley 45 years. We remember your intentions at the 10:00 a.m. Mass today. ARE YOU AN ACCOMPLISHED ORGANIST? Would you be willing to use your talent for funerals and other occasions? Please see Father O Malley. REGISTRATION for First Eucharist and Confirmation for 2013 will take place after the Masses next Saturday and Sunday and June 16/17 for students presently in Grades 1 and up (First Eucharist) and Grades 6 & up (Confirmation). Please bring a photocopy of your child s Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate with you when you come to register. If you do not have a copy, then now is the time to contact the Parish of their Baptism and obtain one. These are the only opportunities you will have to register your child. While Religious Instruction remains the responsibility of our Catholic Schools, the Sacraments arise from the Parish community and adherence to the Diocesan Policy (on Parish website) on the reception of Sacraments is expected from parents and children. THE RELIGIOUS ARTICLE STORE is open after all Masses - A great supply of First Communion & Confirmation gifts, rosaries, medals, crucifixes, statues, Bibles, cards, children s books - all at reasonable prices. Give a great religious gift for First Communion or Confirmation. Come; browse the store which is under the sponsorship of the Catholic Women s League. ARE YOU MOVING SOON? Please call the Parish Office with your new address. We thank you for being part of our Parish Family and your participation in it. WELCOME to any new parishioners! Please introduce yourself to Father and pick up a registration form at the back of the church or download one from website. We are pleased that you have chosen to worship with us & invite you to become active in our parish.

3 A REMINDER: Diocesan Policy states that Baptismal Certificates are available only for Sacramental purposes and only by the person so named or for an underage child by their parent. Certificates are not available for Family Trees including Indian Status. Please apply to the Ontario Government for a long form Birth Certificate at Thank you for your co-operation. STEWARDSHIP PARISH SUPPORT ENVELOPES for 2012 are available at the back of the church. If you do not find your name on a package and you wish to use envelopes to support our Parish, please take a package under the sign that is marked extra and sign your name beside the number on the sheet provided. THANK YOU for your continued support of our Parish. Your weekly offering allows us to meet our expenses and provide excellent Parishioner support. WHAT S ON THIS WEEK Saturday Sunday Monday Saturday - 5:00 p.m. - First Communion - 1:00 p.m. - Sacrament of Baptism - 8:30 a.m. - Sacrament of the Sick - 6:00 p.m. - C.W.L. Spring Dinner - Parish Hall - 5:00 p.m. - First Communion MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday - 8:30 a.m. - Ed Montgomery - Ron & Lorraine Tremblay Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. - Intentions of Therese Gravelle - Gordon Carriere Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. - John Turcotte - Bob & Hughette Clouthier Thursday - No Mass Friday - 8:30 a.m. - John, Bea, Orville & Ann Keon - Gloria Howard Saturday - 5:00 p.m. - Maureen Lavigueur - Helena Bird Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - Your Intentions - Fr. O Malley PRAYER REMEMBER to pray for the sick, the shut-in and the deceased, especially Mary Riggs - Our sympathy to John Riggs on the death of his sister. ARE YOU IN NEED OF PRAYER? Call the parish office and place your intention or write it in the book at the back of the church (no names). Your name will not go beyond the parish secretary but your intention will be passed on to our prayer team.

4 REMEMBER to inform the Parish Office if you or a family member is a patient in the hospital. Father makes a regular visit to the hospital each week but if a name is not given into the parish office or is not on the hospital list there will be no visit. THE EUCHARIST is taken regularly to those who are unable to leave their home because of sickness or age. Please call the Parish Office to have a member of the Parish bring communion. MINISTRIES NEXT WEEKEND Eucharist: Reader: 5:00 p.m. Sandy Giesebrecht Theresa Sabourin 10:00 a.m. George Carrigan Julie Lubimiv Greeters: Gift Bearers: 5:00 p.m. Don & Barbara Richard Colleen Hawkins & Family 10:00 a.m. Michele & Aaron George Daniel, Kelly Jenner Family DIOCESAN NEWS PLEASE REMEMBER all your priests in prayer - those in active ministry, retired or undergoing any type of operation or treatment and of course pray for vocations to replace those priests who are close to retirement age. PARISH SUPPERS: Annual Roast Beef Dinner at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew, Ont., Sunday, June 10th from 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. WORLD YOUTH DAY Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - July 23rd - 28th, 2013: Anyone aged who is interested in attending is invited to contact yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com no later than September 1st. PLANNING MARRIAGE? Pick up a copy of the Diocesan question and answer pamphlet titled What is a Catholic Marriage? - As well as our Parish planner for Marriage. You can pick up a copy at the back of the church or download it from our website. PICK UP a copy of the latest Diocesan newspaper Ecclesia which is available at the back of the church. IF YOU WISH INFORMATION on a Declaration of Nullity of your previous Marriage, please pick up information at the door of the church or check the article on line. REMEMBER to pick up a copy of the Diocesan Funeral Guidelines AND Copies of our Parish Information for funerals available at the door of the church. Pass them on to family members or keep them on file for future reference - it pays to be prepared. REFLECTION

5 WE SHARE IN THE LIFE OF THE BLESSED TRINITY This week we return to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This Sunday and next Sunday, however, are designated as solemnities, special days that call our attention to the central mysteries of our faith. Today, on the first Sunday after Pentecost, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. This feast invites us to consider what we believe about God, who has revealed himself to us in the Trinity, one God in three Persons. The Gospel for this Solemnity is taken from the Gospel of Matthew. In its conclusion, Matthew's Gospel quickly moves from the disciples' discovery of Jesus' empty tomb and Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to the commission that Jesus gives to his disciples in today's Gospel. The final commission, as this part of Matthew's Gospel is sometimes called, is given on the mountaintop. Throughout Scripture, many of the most important events happen on a mountaintop, and Matthew used this motif often. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus transfigured on the mountaintop, and Jesus taught the crowds from the mountaintop in the Sermon on the Mount. In today's Gospel, the eleven disciples go the mountaintop in Galilee, as Jesus had instructed them through Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. They see Jesus, and they worship and doubt at the same time. Jesus approaches them and commissions them to baptize and teach. It is a task for which Jesus had previously prepared his disciples; recall that Jesus had already sent the twelve apostles to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal. Yet earlier, the Twelve were sent only to the House of Israel; in this final commission, the eleven are told to go to all nations. The mission of Jesus is now to be taken to all people, and the task is to baptize and to teach. Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in the name of the Trinity; this is one of the clearest attestations for Baptism in the name of the Holy Trinity found in Scripture. Other New Testament references to Baptism describe it as being celebrated in the name of Jesus. As we read this Gospel on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we are reminded that this central mystery of faith is meant to be lived. As baptized Christians, we share in the life of the blessed Trinity and seek to invite others to share in God's love. FAMILY CONNECTION The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity invites us to remember that God has revealed himself to us as one God in three Persons. As Jesus departed from his disciples, he shared with them the power to make disciples of all nations. He taught his disciples to invite others to share in the life of the blessed Trinity by sharing with others the gift of Baptism. This continues to be the mission of the Church. Each of us who has been baptized shares in the life of the blessed Trinity and also shares in the Church's mission of inviting others to share in God's love. As you gather as a family, bring out pictures and other mementos of family celebrations of the Sacrament of Baptism. Talk about the significance of Baptism with your family. Read together today's Gospel, Matthew 28: Notice that Jesus taught his disciples to baptize all nations in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. What else does this remind you of? (The Sign of the Cross) Recall that whenever we pray the Sign of the Cross, we are reminding ourselves that we are united with God through our Baptism and share in the life of the blessed Trinity. Conclude by thanking God for sharing his life with us. Pray together the Glory Be to the Father.

6 READINGS for Sunday, June 10th: Ex 24: 3-8; Heb 9: 11-15; Mk 14: 12-16, MAY GOD BLESS ALL OUR UNDERTAKINGS! OUR SCHOOL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - Ms. Christina Brown PARISH INFORMATION WEEKDAY MASS: BAPTISMS: Check bulletin Pick up planning guide at back of church. Celebrated the 1st Sunday of each month. CONFESSIONS: Call Office for Preparation arrangements Saturday 1:00 p.m. or by appointment at least 2 months in advance. BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL: MARRIAGES: Parish Centre Pick up planning guide at back of church. Monday - Thursday - 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Contact the Office at least 6 ~ 8 months prior to the proposed date. Bride or groom must be a INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY: parishioner & actively registered. Marriage Any Need ~ Call Parish Office Course necessary. Sunday Mass obligatory. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION and WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Remembered last Sunday of each month. Glenna MacKenzie Call Parish Office ~ leave name & years ADULT EDUCATION: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Watch for new dates Ms. Christine Brown ~ CATHOLIC WOMEN S LEAGUE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1st Monday (Sept. - June) 2nd & 4th Wednesday (Sept. - June) SCRIPTURE STUDY: Watch for new schedule MUSIC MINISTRY and ORGANIST: Call Parish Office for Information SCRIPTURE STUDY: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Watch for new schedule Ms. Christine Brown ~ CATHOLIC WOMEN S LEAGUE 1st Monday (Sept. - June) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2nd & 4th Wednesday (Sept. - June)