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(A parish community in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie) the Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie James Hutton, C.S.S. Pastor, Parish Priest Home Phone: 705-522-9346 jameshutton2@hotmail.

ca Larry Lazowick, Acolyte Ray Levac, Acolyte Myrna Levac, Diocesan Order of Service Brenda Cavallin, Pastoral Associate (Youth Ministry, Music) stpatricksym@gmail.

ca Michelle Bedard Parish Secretary/Office Manager Vilija Tassone & Ruth-Anne Ingram Office Assistants Dennis Ongaro Custodian Yvonne Luoma Sacristan, Hall Kitchen Monitor Christina Bégin, Matt

1 (A parish community in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie) the Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie James Hutton, C.S.S. Pastor, Parish Priest Home Phone: Denis O Donnell, Deacon stpatricks@unitz.ca Larry Lazowick, Acolyte Ray Levac, Acolyte Myrna Levac, Diocesan Order of Service Brenda Cavallin, Pastoral Associate (Youth Ministry, Music) stpatricksym@gmail.com Loretta DiGioseffo, Pastoral Associate (Children s Sacraments, School Liaison) stpatricks@unitz.ca Michelle Bedard Parish Secretary/Office Manager Vilija Tassone & Ruth-Anne Ingram Office Assistants Dennis Ongaro Custodian Yvonne Luoma Sacristan, Hall Kitchen Monitor Christina Bégin, Matt Kallio Principal Musician Zenaida Odense Parish Nurse Liz - Prayer Chain Other Parish Groups & Co-ordinators See Website SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday Sunday 4:30 pm 10:00 am WEEKDAY EUCHARIST As announced in weekly bulletin see Website SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 pm Weekdays (upon request, before Mass & by appointment) OTHER SACRAMENTS Contact Parish office or website March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday God s Word for this Week Reading I: Acts 10:34a, Reading II: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel: John 20:1-18 The Dance of Life Scripture Focus Mary Magdalene, Peter and the other disciples went running to the tomb to look for Jesus. Not seeing him, they returned home but Mary stayed on, searching. Sometimes we fail to look for things in places we least expect to find them. This may be the case with the Risen Christ. We look for Christ out there and fail to see the risen Christ right here and now, in the present. The task of a Christian is to help others see the Christ in the here and now, in the thisness. Mary Magdalene found Christ when she heard him acknowledge her name, her reality, her thisness. How often does the risen Christ call us by name, wanting us to find Him in our reality and how often do we continue to look for Him out there.? In the beginning, God created life by breathing on the formless mud and Adam was created: life from life. At Jesus baptism, the breath of God came over him and the new Adam was created. After the Resurrection, Christ breathes on his fearful disciples, making a connection between the first Adam, Himself and them. They are the new creation, called to tell people that the Risen Christ is not hidden from history but is a part of it. They and we, like them, are called to reanimate the world. They and we, like them, are called to tell people that the Incarnation, the Resurrection and the Ascension are about us as much as they are about Jesus. The path of Franciscan spirituality which we have been following this season teaches that the way to completeness is through the Cross. The Cross is not about shame and guilt. It is not about victim theology. It is about love and compassion which transform the world. Love, peace and compassion are not commodities. They are, like God, relational. They cannot exist without community and our call as followers of the Risen Christ is to create the community where love, peace, and compassion can flourish. Life Focus How are you called to create a community of love, peace and compassion right where you OFFICE are? HOURS: Tuesday to Friday; 9 am 12 pm & 1 pm 4 pm -submitted by 39 Walford Road Sudbury ON P3E 2H2 Tony Chezzi Tel: Fax: stpatricks@unitz.ca OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday; 9 am 12 pm & 1 pm 4 pm For more information visit our website: 39 Walford Road Sudbury ON P3E 2H2 Tel: Fax: stpatricks@unitz.ca For more information visit our website:

Easter Sunday EASTER SEASON: 50 days of rejoicing with the newly initiated (at the Easter Vigil).

April 16 & 17 50 th Anniversary of Fr. Hutton s ordination: Thurs. May 12, 7 pm and another observance on Sun. May 15, 10 am PENTECOST SUNDAY Special preacher: the Rev.

00 Pre-Authorized Debit Plan Report received February 2016: $3, 455.00 Your regular offerings help pay the bills to keep the parish alive! Growing together in awareness.

It will offer a chance to chat with the leader of the Sudbury Mosque Imam Abdul-Hak who is very open and would welcome any questions you may have about Islam.

Diocese when the Bishop is out of the Diocese) Monsignor Jean-Paul Jolicoeur, pastor of St.

Both priests are bilingual a necessity for our Diocese CWL News: CWL Meetings: Our executives have a meeting in the lower hall at 7pm on April 6 th.

Save any suitable items and they can be dropped off in the back breezeway after Easter week. Remember "One woman s junk is another woman s treasure.".no Clothes please but hats, handbags and jewellery welcome.

2 Easter Sunday EASTER SEASON: 50 days of rejoicing with the newly initiated (at the Easter Vigil). During this season we will also celebrate Easter Sacraments: Blessing and sprinkling of water at all Sunday Masses Infant Baptism April 3, 12 noon Anointing of the Sick April 9 &10 First Communion April 16 & th Anniversary of Fr. Hutton s ordination: Thurs. May 12, 7 pm and another observance on Sun. May 15, 10 am PENTECOST SUNDAY Special preacher: the Rev. Maurice Dorr of Detroit Sunday Collection Report: Received March 20 th, 2016: $3, from 232 envelopes $209.5 from loose change Total: $3, Pre-Authorized Debit Plan Report received February 2016: $3, Your regular offerings help pay the bills to keep the parish alive! Growing together in awareness... Special Guest Speaker: Imam Abdul-Hak Dabliz Islamic Association, Sudbury Mosque, on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 PM, At Holy Redeemer Parish, 1887 Bancroft Dr. Sudbury. We ask you to come out and learn about the Islamic Faith. It will offer a chance to chat with the leader of the Sudbury Mosque Imam Abdul-Hak who is very open and would welcome any questions you may have about Islam. SOME NEW CHANGES: Bishop Marcel Damphousse, after a careful consultation of the priests of the Diocese, announced recently two key appointments within the Diocese: 1) VICAR GENERAL (oversees the Diocese when the Bishop is out of the Diocese) Monsignor Jean-Paul Jolicoeur, pastor of St. Jean de Brébeuf Parish 2) CHANCELLOR (oversees the day to day needs of the Diocese at headquarters here in Sudbury) Father Jean Vezina. Both priests are bilingual a necessity for our Diocese CWL News: CWL Meetings: Our executives have a meeting in the lower hall at 7pm on April 6 th. The general meeting will be on the 13th at 7pm lower hall. CWL Annual Indoor Yard Sale Sat. May 7th a.m. -- 1p.m. Reminding parishioners it s that time again for spring cleaning! Save any suitable items and they can be dropped off in the back breezeway after Easter week. Remember "One woman s junk is another woman s treasure.".no Clothes please but hats, handbags and jewellery welcome. Convention Time is just around the corner ladies. When: May 13 to 15, Where: Sault Ste Marie those interested are to contact Linda Bot there is an option to take a bus details to follow, registration and hotel expenses are covered first come first serve. Birth Right: There is no greater gift then that of baby. We are will be collecting baby items for our annual Birth Right Shower can be dropped off in the breezeway before May 11. ALLELUIA! Congratulations to our six Catechumens and our three Confirmandi who are fully initiated into our Roman Catholic faith on the Great Vigil of Easter! Lilah Selby, Sebastian Bedard, and Abigail, Amanda, Samantha and Thomas Bourdon said YES to their ongoing commitment to Jesus through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Salima Mulamba and Sarah and Emily Bourdon renewed their baptismal promise to follow Christ and be witnesses to His suffering, death, and resurrection. Please keep these young people and their families in your prayers. ALLELUIA! Quilting with Lorrie: If you would like to expand your knowledge of quilting or even if you are a beginner, you are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, March 30 th at 7 p.m.. This meeting will determine interest and you will find out what is planned and what you will need. The quilts being taught will appeal to both the novice and more advanced quilter. The 6 week session of lessons will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. starting on April 6th. Please call Lorrie Gates at or her at sewglad@hotmail.com for more information. AWAY: I am on a short break March 28 April 1. Priests of the region will cover me for funerals. NO WEEKDAY MASSES.

March 27, 2016 It Marks the 50 th anniversary of my ordination in 1966. Will you come at 7 pm? The C.W.L.

hospital. This is often an overwhelming experience for out of town people.

We require volunteers for this project who would be willing to be part of a prayer chain for their intentions or available to provide support if needed.

They will take part in a time of prayer/reflection/sharing about their entrance into Christian marriage.

!! The New Evangelization Summit Live from Ottawa webcast streaming to Sudbury April 15-16 at St. Alexander Church, 100 Gaudette St., Chelmsford. Cost $30.

evening May 10 th open on your calendars at 7:30 pm. Inner City Home has been approved for a fundraising evening at the Sudbury Theatre Centre and have 28 tickets for sale for the play For Life.

Please bring a friend/family member and plan on joining them for an evening of fun and laughter. For tickets or more information please call Inner City Home at 705-675-7550.

March 31 at 6:30 pm in the boardroom DIVINE MERCY CELEBRATION DINNER, La Porte des Eaux/The Water Gate, 1534 Pioneer Rd., on Sun. April 3 rd from 4:30 pm 6:30 pm.

3 March 27, 2016 It Marks the 50 th anniversary of my ordination in Will you come at 7 pm? The C.W.L. Sisterhood Project is a regional project to support our sisters in the League and their families from our of town who come to Sudbury for planned or unexpected medical treatment at the Regional hospital. This is often an overwhelming experience for out of town people. We are being asked to be available for 1 month three times a year to provide emotional and spiritual help to our sisters and their families when requested. We require volunteers for this project who would be willing to be part of a prayer chain for their intentions or available to provide support if needed. If you are willing to help out please contact Diane Pagan at or the parish office. Marriage Preparation: Couples of the region will be at the 10 am Mass next Sunday. They will take part in a time of prayer/reflection/sharing about their entrance into Christian marriage. Helping them are facilitators: Robert and Erin Schinke, deacons: Pat Raymond, Bruno Michel & wife Jennifer. YOU ARE INVITED! EQUIP YOURSELF!!! The New Evangelization Summit Live from Ottawa webcast streaming to Sudbury April at St. Alexander Church, 100 Gaudette St., Chelmsford. Cost $30. For details of time etc and to register online: newevangelization.ca OR phone OR berniepeng@hotmail.com ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS: Please keep Tues. evening May 10 th open on your calendars at 7:30 pm. Inner City Home has been approved for a fundraising evening at the Sudbury Theatre Centre and have 28 tickets for sale for the play For Life. Cost of tickets will be $35 each. After, the cost to the Sudbury Theatre Centre for these tickets, the balance of the proceeds will go towards their Services. Please bring a friend/family member and plan on joining them for an evening of fun and laughter. For tickets or more information please call Inner City Home at Thank you for your support! Parish Meetings This Week: Messy Church Meeting: Tues. March 29 at 7 pm in the boardroom Building & Grounds Committee: Thurs. March 31 at 6:30 pm in the boardroom DIVINE MERCY CELEBRATION DINNER, La Porte des Eaux/The Water Gate, 1534 Pioneer Rd., on Sun. April 3 rd from 4:30 pm 6:30 pm. Menu: Tomato Macaroni Soup, Chicken Parisian, Rice & Vegetables, Carrots, Salad, Bun, Cake & Hot Fudge Sauce, Coffee, Tea or Juice. Featuring St. Vincent de Paul Society. Tickets: $12/adult - $5/child. For info call nd Annual Fish Fry by the Knights of Columbus Council 11255, at Notre-Dame-de-la- Merci Church, 38 Edward St., Coniston on Sat. April 9 from 4:30 pm 6:30 pm. Menu: Fish, meatballs, baked beans, mashed potatoes, fries, buns, tea, coffee, juice and dessert. Cost: $15/adults, children 8 years and under/free. Tickets available in advance: Edmond: , Raymond: or the church: Elgin Street Mission Spring Fundraiser Dinner, on Wed. April 27 th at Glad Tidings Church. For tickets and more information contact Elgin Street Mission at or administrator@themission.ca Baptism Prep: in the boardroom. The next baptism preparation session will be on Wednesday, March 30 th at 6:30 pm March 28 th - April 3 rd ( indicates intention [ ] indicates donor ) Sat. 4:30 pm [for the parishioners of St. Patrick s] Sun.10 am John Tavella [Rinaldi family] Folino & Rocca family members [Concetta Rocca] Jim Hunter [Doreen & family] Flora Frattini [Judy & Lucio Fabbris] Marcella & Antonio Yellina [Lorenzo & Dario Yellina] Paul Humphry [Judy & Lucio Fabbris]

4 Easter 2016

First, we kept the forty days, with praying, fasting and giving alms. Then we celebrated the three days of Christ s passion, dying and rising.

The church tells us, The fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost are celebrated in joyful exultation as one feast day, or better as one great Sunday.

The ancient cultures that gave us the Bible had great respect for numbers. They believed that numbers contained hints about God and the meaning of life.

So if you multiply 7 times 7, you have fullness times fullness. But wait! 7x7 is 49! With God, there is always more more than we can ever imagine.

That s what heaven is going to be like: more than we can ever imagine.

That s why we look to the newly baptized, robed in bright new clothes and oily with gladness: At Easter, they died and rose with Christ! Now they take their places with us.

5 First, we kept the forty days, with praying, fasting and giving alms. Then we celebrated the three days of Christ s passion, dying and rising. Now we delight in the fifty days, with rejoicing, feasting and giving witness! The season of Easter is fifty days long. It is a time of unbridled joy, of exuberant rejoicing. The church tells us, The fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost are celebrated in joyful exultation as one feast day, or better as one great Sunday. These above all others are days for the singing of the Alleluia. (General Norms for the Liturgical Year and Calendar, #22) Why is Eastertime fifty days? The ancient cultures that gave us the Bible had great respect for numbers. They believed that numbers contained hints about God and the meaning of life. The number seven was thought to contain fullness: There are seven days in the week, according to God s original way of ordering time, creating all that there is and resting. So if you multiply 7 times 7, you have fullness times fullness. But wait! 7x7 is 49! With God, there is always more more than we can ever imagine. So our holy season of Easter is even more than fullness times fullness. It s fullness times fullness and then some: 7x7+1. That s what love is like: more than we can ever imagine. That s what heaven is going to be like: more than we can ever imagine. The fifty days are days for looking for the risen Lord among us, for hearing in each other s stories of rising from the big and small deaths, days when we experience something of Christ s triumphs. That s why we look to the newly baptized, robed in bright new clothes and oily with gladness: At Easter, they died and rose with Christ! Now they take their places with us. Together, like the apostles who were so full of the Spirit that people thought they were drunk, we rush about with good and giddy news: Death is not the last word! Life and love are forever! And slowly, painstakingly, we work together, together with Christ, to change this world into the world to come. Sing Alleluia! Whenever a group of people gather for a public event, it is usual for them to identify themselves in some way. Uniforms, team jackets or color-coded name tags announce to friend and stranger alike common interests or origins. At Sunday eucharist we remind ourselves of our kinship with one another and with Christ through baptism in the rite of blessing and sprinkling of holy water. This rite, familiar to some as the asperges from the pre-vatican II liturgy (from the text that was chanted), calls to mind our union with the death and resurrection of Jesus. The revised ritual reminds us that the sprinkling rite is appropriate at any Sunday liturgy, for it expresses the paschal character of Sunday. It is particularly appropriate during the Easter season and on feasts in which baptismal images are highlighted. After the sign of the cross and the greeting, the blessing and sprinkling with holy water is actually the first option and the penitential rite is the second. The rite of sprinkling is simple: The preside invites the assembly to pray silently, then blesses the water. In some places, salt, a symbol of strength and flavor and effectiveness, among other things, is added. Then the assembly is blessed with the water. The priest and other ministers may walk through the assembly generously sprinkling the people, or people may come forward in a procession and sign themselves with the water. In either case, an abundant use of water signifies God s overflowing love and mercy. As in the sacrament of baptism itself, many levels of meaning come into play: Water signifies cleansing, protection from evil, newness of life, forgiveness of sin and God s saving deeds. After the sprinkling rite and opening prayer, the liturgy of the word begins. Immediately we do what baptized people are called to do. We listen to God s word, offer prayers for the needs of all, give thanks and praise and share in the body and blood of our Lord. Conscious of our shared baptismal heritage, we are sent forth to announce the good news which we ourselves have seen and hear. The Ritual of Blessing and Sprinkling Water will be done at all Sunday Masses during the Easter Season until Pentecost (May 15). Copyright 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL ; Text by Kathy Luty. Art by Luba Lukova.

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(A parish community in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie)

(A parish community in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie) the Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie James Hutton, C.S.S. Pastor, Parish Priest Home Phone: