518 Donald Street Ottawa, Ontario K1K 1L7 Bulletin No. 638 Week of December 10, 2017 2nd Sunday of Advent ST. IGNATIUS THE MARTYR PARISH Prepare the way of the Lord... Pastor: Father Jeremiah Budau, O.F.M. Conv. Phone 613-745-3961 Mobile: 613-408-2983 Email: stignatiusottawa@gmail.com FaceBook: St Ignatius the Martyr R C Parish Parish Website: http://www.ottawa-stignatius.ca Bulletin is also available on our parish website. I have baptized you with water; but He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Our parish is wheelchair accessible CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST SATURDAY 10:00am 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 10 a.m. 12:00 noon THURSDAY FRIDAY 12:00 noon Children's Liturgy: 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Recitation of HOLY ROSARY 30 minutes before masses. Friday Evenings 7-8 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration. Please watch for changes in mass times information inside the bulletin. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 4:00 p.m. or by appointment SACRAMENT ANOINTING OF THE SICK Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, & Marriage Please call the parish. SACRAMENTS of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, & Marriage Please call the parish.
PARISH & COMMUNITY NOTES PARISH COMMITTEES Finance Committee Chair Sacristan St. Ignatius CWL President Bill Smith Pinky Addy Lillian Martineau Baptism Program 613-745-3961 Children's Liturgy Volunteer Maintenance Mrs. Jacqueline Tokarew Tom McConville Communications Colleen Beattie Accountant Verna McConnell Office Administration 613-745-3961 Bulletin & Website Lillian Martineau Dec 3, 2017 Hall after the 10:00 a.m. Mass for light refreshments & a friendly get-together. NEW PARISH FUNDRAISER: We have been gifted with two 2018 Sweepstakes Calendars where you have a chance of winning: daily cash, weekly trips, monthly cars &$10,000,000 jackpot in 2018. Since they were bought prior to the Early Bird deadline, they are included in the Early Bird draw which takes place on Dec. 15, 2017. Therefore that doesn't give us a lot of time to have this as a fundraiser. The tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00 We have only two weekends to sell them to be in the early bird draw. Money raised goes to the operating costs of the parish. Christmas Collection for Flowers: Saturday Dec. 9, Sunday Dec. 10 PARISH FINANCES Collection COFFEE SUNDAY: please join us in the Parish $2118.85 Catholic Women's League News: Upcoming December Luncheon: December 18 11:30 p.m. Members please ensure that we have your correct contact information, phone, email, and address. THE POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations. For Vocations: That those chosen by Christ to "prepare the way of the Lord" as priests, deacons, brothers and sisters will answer His call. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION: Please pray for the children. C.W.L. FUNDRAISER: Catholic Missions in Canada 2018 Calendars. Still some remaining. SUNDAY MISSALS 2017-2018 for sale $6. Thank you to Manny Baycon and the group of Filipino Parishioners of St. Ignatius Parish for the donation for Christmas flowers, decorations and tree in the parish hall. Extra Insert: Confession Times for Advent.
PARISH & COMMUNITY NOTES CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST and special services Recitation of the Holy Rosary begins 9:20 a.m. before Sunday Mass & 30 minutes before other masses. Eucharistic Adoration: Friday evening 7-8 p.m. Date Sat., Dec. 9 Times MASS INTENTIONS 10:00 a.m. For the parishioners of St. Ignatius the Martyr Parish. 4:30 p.m Sun., Dec. 10 Feast Day St. Juan Diego Cuanuhtlatoatzun 10:00 a.m. for the repose of the soul of Pierre Brunet requested by Marguerite Faubert Mon., Dec. 11 For the parents requested by Marie Helena de Sousa Rego St. Damasus Tues., Dec. 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Wed., Dec. 13 noon Thur., Dec. 14 Fri. Dec. 15 St. Lucy St. John of the Cross Noon mass 7-8 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration time. Sat., Dec. 16 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: requested for Pinky Addy, Jackie Sisk, Tanya Levesque, Suzanne Levesque, Mrs. J. Kelly, Helen Lanctot, Noella Bourbonnais, Lois & Cathy Arundel, Mr. & Mrs. R. Cape, Alesha Lamoureux, Gerry Lafleur, Jenny McConnell & for the intentions of all Parish members needing support & comfort, through our prayers. BAPTISM NOTICE: A Baptism course is required for parents who would like to have their children baptised in our Church. The next Baptism course will take place on: Nov. 29,, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., & Dec. 13, in the rectory.. O Wisdom, O holy word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care: Come and show your people the way to salvation. O Sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: Come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free.
ST. IGNATIUS THE MARTYR PARISH CHRISTMAS GIFT & BAKE SALE Saturday, December 16, 2017 **** 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. **** Parish Fundraiser: The CWL will be hosting our Christmas Gift and Bake. Sale. This is a Parish Fundraiser and as always, we depend on the generosity of our parishioners for their generous donations of baked goods. We are asking for the following donations for: GIFT TABLE: New & Gently Used Items Only, PLEASE. BAKE TABLE: We will gladly accept donations for our Bake Table Cookies, pies, cakes, breads, squares, loaves, etc. Please have your donation(s) ready to go directly on the bake table on plates and priced, ready to serve, (that is, cut, divided into appropriate amounts and appropriately wrapped and priced,). DROP-OFF TIMES: Donations of Baked Goods and Gift Items will be accepted on December 15th from 1-4pm and 6-8pm.
Schedule for the Sacrament of Reconciliation Confession times during the Third week of Advent Monday, December 18, 2017 7:00-7:25 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 7:00-7:25 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:30 11:55 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 7:00-7:25 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 11:30 11:55 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 4:00-4:25 p.m. Christmas Mass Times Christmas Vigil Mass will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday December 24, 2017 Christmas Day Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 25, 2017
ARCHDIOCESE OF OTTAWA www.catholicottawa.ca THE SULTAN AND THE SAINT: Broadcast on PBS Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 8PM Franciscans collaborated with Unity Productions Foundation, a Muslim film company dedicated to interfaith dialogue and education through media, to produce a new documentary/drama entitled The Sultan and the Saint. This film tells the story of St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Al-Kamil of Egypt, using both Christian and Muslim sources. Mark your calendars and/or set your DVR. PRO-LIFE MASS: Monthly pilgrimage of Masses to pray for the establishment of a Pro-life Centre in Ottawa. Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Sussex Dr. & St. Patrick St., Sat., Dec. 9, 10:00 a.m. FREE FAMILY ADVENT EVENT Sunday Dec. 10 3-6pm at The Good Shepherd Parish. Pot luck dinner with chili prepared by Academia Stella Maris, to register: www.academiastellamaris.ca or 343-883-6600 FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE at Notre Dame Cathedral: All are invited to take part in the Eucharistic Celebration presided by Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, Dec. 12, on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.Info: Cathedral Office (613-241-7496). CARE FOR CREATION RESOURCE FOR ADVENT: Global Catholic Climate Movement has a resource for Advent that reflects on and celebrates creation - an opportunity to take small steps away from consumerism and towards authentic joyful celebration. Included are an Advent calendar, 4 colouring pages for kids, prayers, and ways to green your Christmas: Link: http://bit.ly/advent-creation. Info: John Dorner (613-738-5025, ext. 251; jdorner@archottawa.ca). CARE FOR CREATION - ADVENT PRAYER: In this Sunday's Gospel, a voice calling out in the desert calls us to 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.' In the face of growing ecological crises, let us pray for genuine conversion to help us mend the ruptures and to re-establish our relationship with nature, our sisters and brothers, and the Creator of Life. Info: jdorner@archottawa.ca; 613-738-5025, ext. 251. Advent Penance/Confession & Christmas Mass Schedules in Parishes of the Archdiocese are available on the diocesan website. www.catholicottawa.ca ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PARISH REGISTRATION FORM A warm welcome is extended to new parishioners. Please introduce yourself by completing this registration form and placing it in the collection basket. Thank you. NAME: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE: DATE: