ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE PARISH St. Jean de Brebeuf - Our Lady of Counsel 4 Reid Street, PO Box 462 Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0 Phone: 705 652 3095 E-mail: office@stpaulslakefield.ca Website: stpaullakefield.org Parish Priest: Father Peter Selvaraj MISSION CHURCHES BUCKHORN St. Jean de Brebeuf Sat 5:00pm Canada Day to Labour Day Sat 5:00 pm Sun 9:00 am and 10:30 Holy Mass Saturday 7:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am Parish Hours Wed.to Fri. 10:am-3:pm Secretary Maryann Clancy 705-652-3095 St. Paul s School 705-652-7532 Shepheard Program Cathy Goden 705-742-0962 St. Paul s Committee Julie Leahy 705-652-8169 Finance Committee Brian Smith 705-652-3095 CWL Audrey von Bogen 705-657-8664 K of C Andrew Paton 416-998-3632 Cemetery Paul Enright 705-657-2101 Hall Rental 705-652-3095 Lectors & Ministers Siobhan Mockler 705-243-4133 Music Ministry Cicely Alfonso 705-741-0087 St Vincent de Paul Peter Gruneberg 705-652-3095 Extendicare Ministry Leo Alfonso 705-741-0087 OLGC Restoration Committee Rita Harrington 705-652-1458 Friends of St. Jean de Brebeuf Audrey von Bogen 705-657-8664 Screening Committee John Davidson 705-652-1817 Rosary Ministry Valerie Davis 705-652-1130 Altar Society Carol Brewer 705-652-9707 Baptisms Marriage Any Sunday during 10:00 am Mass Please call the office to register Arrangements to be made with the Pastor one year in advance. St. Paul the Apostle Church Sat.. 9-10am St. Jean de Brebeuf Sat. 4-4:30 pm Devotions YOUNG S POINT Our Lady of Counsel Canada Day to Labour Day Sun 12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday Holy Mass every First Saturday in honor Blessed Virgin Mother Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion every Wednesday with Mass at 7:00 pm Hospital s Please inform the Parish when a parishioner is in the hospital Parish Mission Statement We, the faith-filled communities of St. Paul the Apostle, St. John de Brebeuf and Our Lady of Counsel, under the inspiration and guidance Holy Spirit, strive to be nourished as a joyful family gathered around the Eucharist. As a sign of God s presence in our midst, we promote a welcoming attitude, encourage others to participate in the ministries Church and meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs members through worship, education and service.
Welcome to St. Paul the Apostle, St. Jean de Brebeuf and Our Lady of Counsel April 23, 2017 Second Sunday of Easter HOLY MASS is the best gift on all occasions- Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Death Anniversary, Special intentions, for thanksgiving, good health, conversion, coming back to Church, etc. Mass Intentions Saint Jean de Brebeuf Sat., April 29. 5:00 pm, For the People Parish Saint Paul the Apostle Sat. April 29, 7:00 pm Anne Gainey by Chis & LeeAnn Corkery Sun., April 30, 10:00 am Elizabeth Wilson by Carol & Peter Brewer Weekday Mass Schedule Wed., April 26, 7:00 pm + Paul Trebinskie by Catherine Trebinskie Thurs. April 27, 8:30 am Elizabeth Dunn by Chris & LeeAnn Corkery Friday, April 28, 8:30 am Deceased members Frenette & MacLellan families by Doris & Hugh MacLellanFamily From May 2 nd, there will be a mass on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm and Wednesdays at 8:30 am. Easter offering for April 16, $4,162.80 which includes automatic worship offering of $395.00. Friday offering was $675.00(Please consider automatic worship offering) Readings for next Sunday 1 st Acts 2.14, 22b-28 2 nd 1 Peter 1.17-21 Gospel Luke 24.13-35 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, You will show me the path of life. Divine Mercy Sunday There will be a special divine Mercy Sunday Service on April 23 rd at 3:00 pm at St. Paul s Church. Please do come. CHRIST HAS RISEN INDEED! Dear friends in Christ, Christ our Lord has indeed risen! We all became people of God and risen in Christ Jesus. Death was destroyed and life was restored. Our new singing our Alleluia will make the whole world know that Christ our Lord who died, was raised to life. After His glorious Resurrection, He appeared to many of His disciples and as Thomas doubted His Resurrection and new life, Christ the way of life appeared to Thomas and said,, "Thomas, you believe because you have seen me, but blessed are those who have not seen me and yet have come to believe". We are all blessed in Christ because we have not seen Him and yet believe in Him. As we celebrate, 'Divine Mercy' Sunday, let us confide ourselves in the mercy of God and extend His mercy to those who are away from His love. Fr. Peter For the Month of April The Sanctuary candles are burning for the intentions of our parishioners who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and other special events and as well those who are experiencing the healing power of Christ. Legion of Mary Legion of Mary (Latin: Legio Mariae) The Legion of Mary is an international association faithful Catholic Church who serve the Church on a voluntary basis. Please join the prayer group. Holy Father s Prayer Intentions for April Young People: That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life. April Devotion The month of April is dedicated both to devotion to the Eucharist and devotion to the Holy Spirit. This tradition has developed because Easter Sunday often falls in April, and when it does fall in March, the Easter season continues on through all of April. Spiritual Thought Week: Keep close to the Catholic Church at all times, for the Church alone can give you true peace, since she alone possesses Jesus, the true Prince of Peace, in the Blessed Sacrament - St. Padre Pio Yard and Plant Sale at Our Lady Wayside School Please see the bulletin board at the back church for drop off information. A special mass will be celebrated on weekdays for each of those who used All Souls Day envelopes last November. The Church Mouse Says, "Christ paid! you keep the Change...New Life."
Coffee and Gospel Reflection Please join us Friday at 9am for Gospel reflection. We reflect, discuss and mediate on the weekend gospel passage that prepares us spiritually to enter deeper into the Sacred Mystery of Christ. Peterborough Diocesan CWL Convention Everyone Welcome! April 29/30, 2017. Huntsville. Celebrate 150 th Birthday of Canada! Great Guest Speakers on Autism. Info at: www.peterboroughcwl.com. Talk with your CWL Members! Audrey von Bogen @ 705-657-8664 Dictionary of Catholic Terms: Divine Mercy Sunday On April 22, 2001, one year after establishing Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope John Paul II re-emphasized its message in the resurrection context of Easter: Jesus said to St. Faustina one day: "Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy". Rosary Wednesday The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary. Saint Francis de Sales. Please join us every Wednesday at 6.30 pm for Rosary and Litany to our Blessed Lady followed by Mother of Perpetual help prayer and Mass at 7.00pm. Catholic Church: Who leads the celebration Eucharist? Actually, Christ Himself acts in every celebration Eucharist. The bishop or the priest represents Him. Prayer Brings Healing: Please continue to pray for the people whose intentions are written in the prayer for healing book located in front statue of child Jesus and St. Teresa. Martin VandenBroek, Bud Brioux, Bob Marler, Laurie Moriarty, Dennis Laevens and Larry Perks. If one member suffers, we all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together (1Cor 12.26) Saint's Corner: Our Lady of Counsel (April 26). This title honoring Mary appears early in Christian history. In return for financial assistance in renovating the Church of St. Mary Major in Rome, Pope Sixtus III granted land to the people of Genazzano, Italy. Eventually, a Church consecrated to our Lady of Counsel was built there and entrusted to the care Augustinian Order. She is a patron of many women's groups, including the CWL of Canada. May is the Month of Mary May Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary refers to special Marian devotions held in the Catholic Church during the month of May honoring the Virgin Mary as "the Queen of May. A "May Crowning" is a traditional Roman Catholic ritual that occurs in the month of May. Our Legion of Mary will crown our Blessed Virgin Mary and will dedicate the month to all our mothers in our parish. Knights of Columbus District 29 Annual Clergy Appreciation Night will take place on Friday April 28th, 2017 hosted by Ennismore Council. Cost is $20.00 per Person. Council #11924 would like to invite parishioners to join us in honoring our Priests. For tickets or more information, please contact Peter Brewer 705 652 9707. Is God Calling You to Service as a Permanent Deacon?The Diocese of Peterborough invites eligible individuals to consider application to the permanent diaconate formation program. Permanent deacons serve the community as sacramental signs of Christ the Servant in the world. The formation program welcomes applicants from all cultures, professions and educational backgrounds. All who are interested in learning more about the Permanent Diaconate are welcome to attend! WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, May 6, 3:00-4:30 pm at St. Anne s Church, Peterborough (240 Bellevue St.) Saturday, May 13, 3:00-4:30 pm, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Newcastle (214 King Ave E,) Saturday, May 13, 3:00-4:30 pm, St. Mary s Parish & Rectory, Lindsay (40 Russell St. East) Saturday, May 20, 3:00-4:30 pm, St. Paul s Church, Gravenhurst (235 John St.) MARCH for LIFE OTTAWA MAY 11, 2017 Peterborough Pro-Life will be running a bus to Ottawa We use a comfortable highway coach with a washroom. Snacks and beverages (non alcoholic) may be brought and enjoyed. The bus leaves St. Peter-in-Chains at approximately 8:15am. Please try and attend our very first Pro-Life mass at St. Peter's at 7:30am. on the morning of May 11th. Cost per person $40.00 (return). To reserve call Tom 705 243 4133. A Special Thanks We would like to thank all who willingly helped to make 'EASTER' so amazing. May God continue to bless you all for your generosity, time and availability. God bless you all. Restoration Committee Meeting, of Our Lady of Counsel on April 23rd at 2.00pm at the rectory. We invite all members and anyone who would like to join us. Please mark your calendar for the 150th anniversary of our Lady of Counsel on August 11th, 2017 at 5.00pm and our New Bishop Daniel Miehm is celebrating the Holy Mass. For its present and future, St. Paul the Apostle Parish welcomes donations and bequests, large or small, so please consider your church in your giving and when making your will.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday APRIL 2017 PALM SUNDAY 3 to 5 pm: Service EASTER SUNDAY 9:00 am Mass @ by Fr. Gary Leahy 11 am Eucharist Session 3 3;00 pm Divine Mercy Sunday Service 30 This calendar can also be seen on the parish website with the weekly bulletin. www.stpaullakefield.org 8 am to 9am 9 am Morning Mass 4 pm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Extendicare Ministry Meeting 10: am Mass 7pm followed by followed by Stations Cross Knights Meeting 7:30 Extendicare Ministry 11am Gospel Reflection 9am First Friday Adoration 9-5 4:30 Benediction followed by Mass at 5 pm followed by Stations 1 4 pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 100 pm Legion of Mary Meeting Mass 7pm followed by Stations Cross Mass 7 pm HOLY THURSDAY Institution Holy Eucharist GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 3 pm St. Paul s Lakefield Resurrection Lord 7 pm Easter Vigil Lakefield 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Bishop Daniel Miehm installation at St. Peter s 2:00 pm Extendicare Ministry 11am CWL Meeting 6:30 pm No Gospel Reflection 4 pm 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Mass 7pm 2:00 pm OLGC Restoration Committee meeting Gospel Reflection 9am 4 pm
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