First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016

First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016 Wed, Feb 17 12:00 pm Colette Polec by Rachel, Bob & Giselle Crossman Rosemary Carriere by Pierrette Carriere Intentions of Mr. & Mrs. Gravelle by Laurent & Cecile Thu, Feb 18 12:00 pm Richard Ringuette by Nancy Tremblay Roger Trahan by Suzanne Blanchette Sr. Nona Dennis by Pat Porter Fri, Feb 19 9:30 am Rosemary Carriere by Jack & Shirley Marcotte Intentions of Debbie Smith by 2015 Prayer Partner, Ann Cousineau Raymond Desmarais by Lynn Desmarais 7:00 pm WAY OF THE CROSS SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Sat, Feb 20 Sun, Feb 21 5:00 pm Ashley Anne Cameron by Cameron Family Mr. & Mrs. D. George by Vivian Boisvert Giovanni Miscio by Maria & Guiseppe Caliciuri 9:00 am For the intentions of All Parishioners by Fr. Tony 11:00 am Leon Levasseur by Eileen Levasseur William Ted King by Josée King Arthur & Jeannette Ledoux by Dennis & Marie Bennett PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office is closed on Monday, February 15 th for Family Day Holiday. Father Tony s homily is available online at www.aaog.blogspot.com PRAYER LINE: In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed. If you or any member of your family, or anyone you know, is sick, in distress or experiencing troubling times, we invite you to call the Parish Office to place that person on our prayer list. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Dave Hoyle PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Ted King, husband of Rosellen; Andrew Levinski Jan 2016 Pre-Authorized Donations $ Sunday, February 7, 2016 $3 562.80 Thank you for your generous contributions! SCRIPTURE READINGS: Feb 15-21 Monday Leviticus 19.1-2, 11-18; Matthew 25.31-46 Tuesday Isaiah 55.10-11; Matthew 6.7-15 Wednesday Jonah 3.1-10; Luke 11.29-32 Thursday Esther 14.1,3-58,12-14; Matthew 7.7-12 Friday Ezekiel 18.21-28; Matthew 5.20-26 Saturday Deuteronomy 26.16-19; Matthew 5.43-48 Sunday Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3.17-4.1; Luke 9.28-36 Mon 10:00 am Parish Office Closed Tue 2:00 pm Catholic Women s League Executive Meeting (Parish Hall) Wed 9:30 am Cenacle Rosary (Church) Thu 1:00 pm Parish Hall Occupied 4:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting (Parish Hall) 6:30 pm Choir Practice All Members New Members Always Welcome! 7:00 pm Marriage Prep Team Meeting (Upper Room) Fri 9:00 am St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Grade 9 Retreat (Parish Hall) Sat 9:00 am Parish Hall Occupied All Day WISDOM QUOTE: Perhaps the surest test of an individual s integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect. Thomas S. Monson

CWL NEWS The Catholic Women s League Executive Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16 th at 2 pm in the Parish Hall. Love is all around Love changes everything. Fall in love and watch the world brim with passion, color, and longing that wasn t there yesterday. Often we plod along in search of our daily bread until home and family, God and community, make our labor a noble sacrifice. Our secular celebrations of Valentine s Day and World Marriage Day converge today with another love story: that of Jesus for the great mission he was about to undertake for the sake of his Father and the creation he so loved. Make a joyful sacrifice in love today. It is written, One does not live on bread alone. "Reprinted with permission from PrepareTheWord.com" FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT If you treat the Sabbath as sacred and do not pursue your own interests on that day Then you will find the joy that comes from serving the Lord Isaiah 58.13,14 Pray: Father, I get caught on the hectic treadmill of life. I like getting things done. Slowing down is not an option. I may not realize it now, but it is unhealthy. You gave us six days to work; I know that should be enough, but I like to squeeze in one more task. Worst of all, so often I get so busy that I don t even have time to worship you. When I think about it, it sounds crazy. Help me get my priorities right. Let me enjoy and relax each Sunday that you give me. Amen. Act: Determine today that Sunday will be a day of rest and a day to attend church. written by Fr. Thomas J. Connery, Taking Lent to Heart Best Lent Ever is a FREE email program that takes participants on a 40-day spiritual journey to encounter Jesus and themselves in a deeply personal way. Participants receive daily emails with a short video from Matthew Kelly and a member of the Dynamic Catholic Team that features content from Rediscover Jesus. During the 40 days of Lent, participants discover simple ways to bring Jesus into their everyday lives leading to a more personal relationship with Jesus and their best Lent ever. Sign up today for free at DynamicCatholic.com/BestLentEver The Promises of Fatima: Come pray the Rosary with a group of dedicated people who form a Fr. Gobbi Cenacle honouring our Blessed Virgin Mary. Wednesday mornings at 9:30am at St. Peter s Parish. Confirmation Information Night 2016 Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 pm in St. Peter s Parish Hall. Candidates and parents are asked to attend this meeting. Sponsors are welcome. Please include a copy your Baptism Certificate with registration form, available from the Parish Office or on the church website www.stpetertheapostle.ca Candidates requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation are presumed to be in Grade 7 or 8 (or older) and to have previously received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. If you are missing one or more of these sacraments, please call the Parish Office at 705-472-1817. Register early to save time at the April 6 th gathering. Key Dates for Confirmation 2016: Confirmation Information Meeting April 6, 2016 6:30 pm at St. Peter s Parish Confirmation Overnight Retreat April 9-10, 2016 at Pro-Cathedral Parish Hall Session 1 April 13 ~ 6:30-8:00 pm at St. Peter s Session 2 April 20 ~ 6:30-8:00 pm at St. Peter s Session 3 April 27 ~ 6:30-8:00 pm at St. Peter s Confirmation Practice May 4, 2016 6:30-8:00 pm for Candidates, Parents and Sponsors at Pro-Cathedral Parish CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION May 7, 2016 at 11 am SHARE LENT A Climate of Change pilgrimage starts in Haiti This year for Share Lent, Development and Peace invites you to join a Climate of Change pilgrimage. Together we will journey through Lent with people whose lives are being changed with your support. Please read the Minimagazine, part of your bulletin today. This is your pilgrimage guide. In Week 1 we meet Adonis Medjine from Haiti. A survivor of the 2010 earthquake, she is benefitting from a social enterprise project to raise chickens. I have a husband and two children. Thanks to this job and the wages I receive, I can take care of my family, send my children to school and complete a few projects.

February 14, 2016 First Sunday of Lent The reading from Deuteronomy is a reminder of God s fidelity to the Hebrew people, and their responsibility to offer the first fruits of their labors back to the Lord. In Romans, Paul teaches the people to confess that Jesus is Lord, and to be saved. In the Gospel of Luke, the devil tempts Jesus in the desert. Throughout our Judeo-Christian history, people have cried out to God for help, and the Lord has protected us, provided for us, and helped us to grow into a mature relationship with him. We know, as Jesus knows, that we are to call upon the Lord for help, but not to test him, as the devil sometimes tempts us to do. Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for North Bay Right to Life: Sunday, February 21, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St. Joseph s Church Powassan. Sausages, pancakes, homemade baked beans, maple syrup, beverages. Adults $7, Children 3 to 10, $3, Children under 3 are free. Everyone welcome. Heart for the Poor Luncheon Sunday, March 6 at 12 noon at Holy Name of Jesus. The St. Pio Franciscan Fraternity, will hold a simple meal of soup with a bun in solidarity with the Poor. All donations forwarded to Dr. Andrew Simone s Silent Children s Mission (www.silentchildrensmission.com). For information call Ray Walter, sfo, at 476-7165 or Kas Pelc, sfo, at 776-2192. Marriage Preparation Weekends: Winter: February 26-27; Spring: April 29-30; Fall: October 28-29. Call Regional Catholic Services at 472-5821 to reserve your place on the weekend of your choice. Material cost is $40.00 per couple payable at time of registration. Couples are encouraged to register early! Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held weekly at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Please come and visit Jesus even for a few minutes. He waits for us. Hours of Adoration: Monday and Thursday 12 noon to 5 pm; Tuesdays 12 noon to 9 PM; Wednesday and Friday: 12 noon to 6 pm. To make a weekly one-hour commitment, please call Lena Butler 497-3434. Springtime of the Spirit Prayer Group next gathering will be Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 PM with the rosary, followed at 7:00 PM with praise and worship prayer and fellowship. Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday at 11:55 AM at Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption prior to the 12:05 PM mass. Open Adoration: St. Alphonsus in Callander every Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. First Friday 8:30 AM to 8:30 AM (24Hrs). St. Joseph s Motherhouse first Sunday of the month from 3:30-4:30 PM in Holy Family Chapel and Pro-Cathedral First Friday 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. YEO (Youth Evangelizing Others) is a Catholic Youth Group designed for grade 8-12 students with a mission to bring other teens to know Jesus through testimonies, talks, skits, and games. Friday nights at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Gym from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. For more information, contact Sam at 496-0456. THE EDGE Catholic Youth Group: Calling Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8's!! Check out what living on The EDGE is all about. Live music, drama, small group discussions, guest speakers, games, Scripture, crafts and other cool stuff to explore issues about our faith, solid values, youth concerns and happy living!! Snacks and prizes! Meets Monday 6:45-8:30 PM at St. Joseph Church in Powassan. Regardless of school or church you may attend or where you live everyone welcome. Free Call Pauline 724-5964 or Jeannine 724-3424 for information or transportation needed. Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Upcoming Events: Finding Mystery in the Ordinary: A Guide for Women DVD Conference by Sr. Ann Willits, op. Facilitated by Sr. Pauline Guindon, csj Tuesday February 16, and 23 from 1:30-3:00 PM in Conference Room 1. Suggested offering $10 each session. Come and discover the meaning of God s presence in your life. Film Series to help deepen your spiritual life facilitated by Sr. Pauline Guindon, and includes small group discussion. Bishop Carter Room from 6:00 9:00 pm. Transformation in Mercy: Feb 12 Millions: Hidden Roots of Love: March 11 The Tree of Life ; April 8 On the Waterfront ; May 13 Pushing Tin ; June 10 Gravity Motherhouse Taze prayer continues on the 3 rd. Thursday each month in the Holy Family Chapel, from 7:00 8:00 PM. Sacred Way Ministries - Quo Vadis gathering for young Catholic adults working and attending school in North Bay and area. Intent on fun, fellowship and faith? We meet Sunday nights at 6:30 PM. For our next gathering location please call Paul and Mary-Kate Long at 358-9964. Lenten Mission: St. Joseph s Church, Clark St, Powassan, will host a Lenten Mission February 13-17. Father David Linder from Madonna House in Combermere, Ontario, is the retreat master. The theme is The Merciful Love of Our Saviour. He will begin by preaching at the weekend Masses, February 13, 5:00 PM and February 14, 10:00 AM at St. Joseph s. The four evening sessions, February 14-17 begin at 7:00 PM. Registration is a freewill offering. Father David will also celebrate 9:00 AM Mass on Monday to Wednesday, February 15-17, at St. Joseph s. For more details call Laurie, 724-2118, or Jeannine, 724-3424. Talk at La Porte des Eaux/The Water Gate, 1534 Pioneer Road, Sudbury, Sunday, February 22 from 5:30 to 9:00 PM. Speaker Father Jean-Pierre Pilon, SSNJ. Theme: Penance & reconciliation in the scope of the Year of Mercy. Rosary, 5:30 PM; Mass,6:00 PM; Talk, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Freewill donation requested. For information please call 523-1437. Hearts on Fire Retreat for young adults (18-35) presented by Jesuits studying Theology from Regis College in Toronto. Focuses on living faith daily, discernment, and learning about Ignatian Spirituality. Held at University of Sudbury, 4 March 7:00 PM to Saturday, 5 March, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Billeting is available. A minimal contribution of $20.00 will help cover some expenses. Contact Ron Perron rperron@usudbury.ca tel 705-522-3502 ext 2504 or Bienvenu Senga at bx_senga@laurentian.ca or Univ. of Sudbury Spiritual Services office at 705-673-5661. Check out the Hearts on Fire website: apostleshipofprayer.org/hearts-on-fire/ Lenten Retreat at Villa Loyola Praying the Great Hymns and Psalms of Lent with Fr. Gilles Mongeau, s.j. who will lead in meditation on the great hymns and psalms of Lent as a way of helping us come closer to Christ who has emptied himself out of love for us. Friday March 11 (7pm) to Sunday March 13 (1pm). Cost $230 live-in or $150 commute. Call 705-522-3502 ext, 0 Monday to Friday or by email at loyola@isys.ca to register Catholic Charities collects used clothing for free distribution to those in need. Clothing for men, women, children and infants, shoes, or accessories. They could also use towels, tea towels and double sized sheets. Items can be dropped off to the Catholic Charities entrance off Algonquin any Tuesday 9:00 to 11:30 AM or weekdays to the Pro-Cathedral Rectory (480 McIntyre Street West.). Items should be clean and in good repair. PLEASE Due to Space Limitation Seasonal (WINTER) Clothing Only! Cassellholme Outreach makes a difference in the lives of many seniors, and Cassellholme has a number of residents who have little or no contact with anyone from outside the facility. If you have any free time to donate to one-on-one visitation and would like to get involved, please contact Cassellholme s Volunteer Coordinator, Mandy Gilchrist, at 474-4250, extension 223, for more information. Your gift of time will make a tremendous difference!