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SECOND SUNDAY
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LENT
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Our Lady of Victory
Sunday - 9:00 A.M. |
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST |
St. Malachy
Saturday - 7:00 P.M. |
F O O D F O R T H O U G H T
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| Reading I |
Genesis 15.5 - 12, 17 - 18 |
Responsorial Psalm |
The Lord is my light and my salvation |
| Reading II |
Philippians 3.17 - 4.1 |
Gospel |
Luke 9.28.b36 -13 |
| Food for Thought |
- Jesus chose Peter, James & John to witness his glory before he faced the passion. It woke them up, this mysterious and memorable moment on Mount Tabor.
- Thank you Lord, for the moments when I feel you close to me. They strengthen me to face desolate lowlands of my life.
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Pastor |
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Rectory |
490 Charles Street
Gatineau, Québec J8L 2K5 |
Secretary |
Monday and Thursday - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Email |
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Telephone |
(819) 986-3763 |
Fax |
(819) 961-3159 |
| ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH? WELCOME! |
Welcome to those who want to make our parish their faith home. You may have come from other places. You may have been “away for a while”. Be assured that we love to have you among us. We would appreciate it very much if you identified yourself at Mass. It would also help if you would take the time to fill out a registration form. The next time you are with us, you may leave it in the collection basket or give it to one of the ushers or to the priest.
Thank you and welcome. |
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M A S S S C H E D U L E |
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| WED. |
Mar. 03rd - 11:00 a.m. |
OLV |
MASS CANCELLED - PLEASE SEE NOTE BELOW |
| SAT. |
Mar. 06th - 07:00 p.m. |
St. Malachy |
Deceased members of the Doherty & Butler families by Lyall, Wayne & Elaine
All Parishioners of St. Malachy & OLV |
| SUN. |
Mar. 07th - 09:00 a.m. |
OLV |
Bernard Belter (10th Anniversary) by Veronica & family
Jeanine Filiatreault Cressey by Roberta & Harold Farnand
Rene Gauthier by Barbara & Paul Levasseur |
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WEDNESDAY MASS
Please note that there will not be a Mass on Wednesday morning this week.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Those who have recently registered for the Sacrament of Confirmation from OLV and St. Malachy will be prepared by the team at St. Aloysius in Gatineau. However, the Archbishop has indicated to Fr. Gyan that our young parishioners from OLV and St. Malachy will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at the regular 9:00 AM mass at OLV on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010.
A 2010 LENTEN RETREAT - TRUSTING IN GOD, WHO KEEPS HIS PROMISES
“Join us at St. Aloysius Parish for an evening and a day”
Father Bob Poole will once again be with us on our Lenten journey. With his teachings and through prayer, we focus on TRUST and its meaning for us in our faith.
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Friday, March 19th - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 20th - 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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St. Aloysius Parish
300 Abbé Murray Street
Gatineau, QC |
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FRIDAY - the group of 20+ preparing for Confirmation will join us and we will begin with the Way of the Cross.
SATURDAY - we spend the day together with teachings, prayers, songs of praise and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Be sure to bring a lunch. |
May this Lenten season be a time of renewal for all.
St. Aloysius Pastoral Team
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SERVING THE PEOPLE AROUND US
We have to serve those amongst whom the Lord has placed us, learning in this matter from Our Lady.
The greatest among you must be your servant, says the Lord. Thus we have to leave our egoism to one side and discover in ourselves those signs of charity which make others happy. If we do not make the daily effort to forget ourselves, we will pass by those who are near us over and over again without realizing that they could do with a word of encouragement from us for them to do better.
Egoism blinds; it narrows our horizons when we look at others; humility constantly opens up a way to charity in practical details and suggests specific ways of serving. This joyful spirit of openness to the others, and the spirit of availability, is capable or transforming any environment.
The Liturgy Committee
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DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
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As Pope Benedict reminds us in the encyclical Caritas in Veritate, “Food and access to water are universal rights of all human beings without distinction or discrimination.” Yet more than a billion people do not have enough food to live healthy, productive lives. Most live in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. This is where Development and Peace works in solidarity with partners to increase access to food for poor communities.
In the coming weeks, you will be provided with stories of some of the partners to better understand the food sovereignty issue. The annual collection for Share Lent will take place on the weekend of March 20-21, Solidarity Sunday.
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SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER OLV
As mentioned last week, in an effort to reduce costs, the wardens are hoping parishioners will provide some of their time and volunteer to assist with specific tasks. You will find sign-up sheets at the back of the church. The tasks are sub-divided as follows;
- Cleaning of the Rectory (i.e. washing walls, windows, carpets cleaning etc.)
- Small painting jobs
- Dry Cleaning of Vestments
- Minor repairs
- Plumbing and Electrical work
- Pruning of shrubs
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
If you wish to have a receipt for income tax purposes, you may do so at any time. Just put a self addressed stamped envelope in the collection basket or call the office at 819-986-3763.
FUND RAISERS FOR CANCER:
CANS & BOTTLES DRIVE - Just a reminder that I am still collecting these for the Relay for Life which will take place on June 11th. You can bring them to OLV Church and place them in the blue bin to the left when you enter or I can pick them up. This is a year round project and I thank all who have contributed. To date $135:00 has been raised.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB BAZAAR
The Buckingham Friendship Club will be holding their annual Bazaar on March 10th, 1:30 – 4:00 PM, at the K of C. hall. There will be a Bake Sale, Craft and Bric/Brac tables, a raffle and light lunch will be served. Admission is $1:00. Everyone is welcome.
ST.PATRICK’S TEA
EVENT: The OLV St. Patrick’s Tea
DATE: Saturday March 13th
PLACE: OLV Church Hall
A Reminder - If you have not been contacted to donate to the St. Pat’s please consider this your invitation.
The church will be open on the following days for you to bring in your donations.
Friday, March 12th - 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 13th, - 9:00 am onwards
All our volunteers will be waiting to sell you some home-baked goodies and serve you tea, coffee and sandwiches.
ST.PATRICK’S PARTY
St. Columban Mission is holding their annual St. Patrick's Party on Saturday, March 13th at the Royal Canadian Legion, 231 Maloney Blvd. in Gatineau. Tickets are $8 and available from the St. Columban Fabrique or by calling 819-561-3352. Irish entertainment, country band, refreshments and door prize.
OFFICE HOURS
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1:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday and Wednesday: |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Telephone messages are picked up on a regular basis throughout the week.
If you have any items for the bulletin, please send them to Alma at olv@videotron.ca before Wednesday afternoon.
| W E E K L Y R E C E I P T S |
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Collection |
OLV |
St. Malachy |
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| Feb. 20/21 |
Sunday |
$ 546.00 |
$ 219.00 |
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