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THE SECOND SUNDAY
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ORDINARY TIME
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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 |
Isaiah 49.3, 5-6 |
Responsorial Psalm |
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. |
Reading II |
1 Corinthians 1.1-3 |
Gospel |
John 1.29-34 |
Food for Thought |
Somehow John the Baptist realized that this Jesus is the one to come. In the guidance of the Spirit, John has come to make Jesus known, and in Jesus’ baptism John realized—he knew in his deepest being—that this was the Son of God.
What we know and discover in prayer, in our hearts, is often difficult to share or prove to another. Today, allow yourself to open your heart to what the Spirit of God teaches in prayer.
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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. |
Jan. 19th - 11:00 a.m. |
OLV |
All Parishioners of St. Malachy & OLV |
SAT. |
Jan. 22nd - 07:00 p.m. |
St. Malachy |
Veronica Belter by Maureen, Beverley & Dawson |
SUN. |
Jan. 23rd - 09:00 a.m. |
OLV |
May Findlay (23rd anniversary) by the Carriere & Findlay families
Marjorie Allen by Nicole Charbonneau |
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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Our two parishes are in the process of determining if there will be sessions for sacramental preparation for Reconciliation/First Communion as well as Confirmation. In order to better plan for these sessions, parents should register with the Secretary no later than January 30th, 2011 for both sacraments. Once registrations are received, we will determine what, when and where these sessions will be offered.
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE
For the last six weeks we have been in one of the Church’s high seasons: Advent/Christmas. The focus of this 6-week season is on the coming of Christ: his coming that took place some 2000 years ago in Bethlehem; his coming that takes place now in the proclamation of God’s word and in the celebration of the Sacraments; and his coming in glory that we look forward to in joyful hope.
We are now back into what in Church language is called Ordinary time. It is most noticeable by the green vestments that the priest wears in that season, but it also shows in the Scripture readings chosen for this season and in the orientation of the Church’s prayers. We will be in that mode until March 9 when the forty day Lenten period begins.
Our thanks to those who contributed to making the Advent/Christmas season with its celebrations significant for our ongoing faith journey.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY
- are requested for Veronica Belter, mother of Maureen, Beverley, and Dawson whose funeral took place this week. Also, your prayers are requested for Raymond (Buck) Lavigne, husband of Lois MacDonad, who has also passed away this week. Our prayers and sympathy are with the families during this difficult time.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE - ONE YEAR OF SOLIDARITY WITH HAITI
Included with today's bulletin is a letter received from the Executive Director of Development and Peace. If you want to see and hear more about the Development and Peace activities and projects in Haiti, see the website at http://devp.org/devpme/main-eng.html.
OLV - FUNDING THE ROOF PROJECT
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The OLV Wardens would like to publicly acknowledge the generosity of the following donors:
Lions Club |
$ 4,000 |
Brookfield Renewable Power |
3,000 |
Tom & Isabelle Laframboise |
2,000 |
Les Soeurs de la Visitation d’Ottawa |
2,000 |
Valentine's Dance |
1,640 |
Estate of Lowell & Rose Carriere |
1,000 |
Caisse Populaire de la Basse-Lièvre |
1,000 |
Anonymous Donor |
1,000 |
OLV Society |
800 |
Knights of Columbus |
800 |
Hugh McFaul |
500 |
Kathy Carriere Horton |
500 |
Phillip D'Aoust (Junior) |
300 |
Heart and Soul Gospel Choir |
300 |
Anonymous Donor |
300 |
Ladies of the Country Club 2000 |
200 |
Anonymous Donor |
200 |
Anonymous Donor |
200 |
Anonymous Donor |
200 |
Anonymous Donor |
200 |
Arlene Brunke |
100 |
Résidence Sérenité J.D.K. |
100 |
Paul Jeffrey |
100 |
Betty Bisson |
100 |
Agnes Ducharme |
100 |
Anonymous Donor |
100 |
Anonymous Donor |
100 |
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Total Donations to Date: |
$ 20,840 |
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Amount Needed: |
$ 18,000 |
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ROOF PROJECT DONATIONS
The Parish has received another donation of $200.00 towards our roof project. We thank them for their support.
ST. MALACHY NEWS - NEW WARDEN
The Fabrique is pleased to announce that Leila Corrigan has agreed to join our Parish team. Thank you Leila for your commitment. Leila joins Lorraine McDermid, Gladys Miller, Ann Price, Shirley Ellement, Peter Cameron and Joan Teske. Also, thank you to Alvin Butler who has completed two three-year terms.
DONATION
Thank you to the Ladies of Country Club 2000 for your generous donation of $200.00. Your support to our Church is greatly appreciated.
ST. MALACHY FABRIQUE
- will present a Financial Report for 2010, at a meeting of the Parishioners in January 2011.
ST. MALACHY WARDENS MEETING
next WarDens' meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m.
OLV WARDENS MEETING
There will be a Wardens' meeting on Thursday, January 20th at 7pm in the church rectory.
VALENTINE’S DANCE
The OLV Wardens will be sponsoring a Valentine’s Dance to be held on Saturday, February 19th featuring the Phil Casey Band from 8:30 pm to midnight, followed by a light lunch. The dance will be held in the church basement and the ticket price will be $10.00. Tickets will be on sale as of January 23rd from the wardens or from Alma. Come out and enjoy an evening with your neighbours, friends and of course your honey pie/darling.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday and Thursday: |
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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Jan. 01 |
Initial Offering |
$ 254.00 |
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Jan. 08/09 |
Regular |
732.00 |
$ 312.00 |
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