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| SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 25, 2010 |
FOOD FOR THE WEEK
Reading I Genesis 18.20-32
Responsorial Psalm: On the day I called, O Lord, you answered me.
Reading II Colossians 2.12-14
Gospel: Luke 11.1-13
· Thank you, Lord, for answering that disciple so briefly yet so generously. If I linger on this prayer, savouring it phrase by phrase, I have everything I need form this prayer; raising my heart and mind to God, begging and giving forgiveness, asking for what I need and being safe from trails beyond my strength.
ST. ALOYSIUS COLLECTION
July 4: $864.31 Attendance: 78
12: $524.75 52
18: $999.31 72
ST. COLUMBAN'S MISSION COLLECTION:
July 3: $492.10 Attendance: 60
10: $452.50 32
17: $430.14 40
Fri. July 23 9:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
Sat. July 24 4:30 PM: (St. Columban) For Joan Midkiff by Carol and
Carolyn Roy
Sun. July 25 11:00 AM: (St. Aloysius) For Bishop Hubert O’Connor by
Marie and Joe McCarthy
4:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration
Fri. July 30 9:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
Sat. July 31 4:30 PM: (St. Columban) For Lucien Maisonneuve by
Mabel and Gilles Malette and Family
Sun. Aug. 1 11:00 AM: (St. Aloysius) 3rd Anniversary Mass for Doreen
Pattison by Bob and Family
4:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration
Fri. Aug. 6 9:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
Sat. Aug. 7 4:30 PM: (St. Columban) For Agnes Foley by Amanda Foley
7th Anniversary Mass for Michael Prud’homme by
His family.
Sun. Aug 8 11:00 AM: For the special intentions of Marc & Evelyne by
their Mum
4:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration
Fri. Aug. 13 9:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
Sat. Aug. 14 4:30 PM: (St. Columban) For Johnnie & Ena Prud’homme by
the Family
Sun. Aug.15 11:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
4:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration
Fri. Aug. 20 9:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
Sat. Aug. 21 4:30 PM: (St. Columban) For Lucien Maisonneuve by Rick, Paul,
Michael & Paulette Maisonneuve
Sun. Aug. 22 11:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
4:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration
Fri. Aug. 27 9:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
Sat. Aug. 28 4:30 PM: (St. Columban) For Mark Foley by Corny, Diana, Paul,
Paul Jr. & Nicole
For Jessie Foley by Gail Burns
Sun. Aug 29 11:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
4:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration
Fri. Sept. 3 9:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
Sat. Sept. 4 4:30 PM: (St. Columban) 9th Anniversary Mass for Ena Prud’homme
by Nora, Pat and Marlene
Sun. Sept 5 11:00 AM: For all parishioners of St. Aloysius and St. Columban
4:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration
FAMILY FORMATION STARTS IN THE FALL - ORIENTATION SESSION SEPTEMBER 5
St. Aloysius will be starting its Family Formation program in the fall. We are excited about this since it is a first for our community.
Why are we doing this you may ask? Well, as you may be aware, faith education is no longer present in our primary schools and we felt that as a parish, it was important that we respond to this and provide something concrete to families that goes beyond the sacramental preparation courses and involves both the parents and the children. So after visiting St. Maurice parish in Ottawa to see first hand how such a program could work, we are almost ready to take our first steps here at St. Aloysius.
What is this all about you may ask? Well, the basic principle of the program is simple, equip the parents to teach their children about their faith. So, we work with both the parents and the children once a month at the church. Then the much of the learning actually goes on in the family home over the course of the month using prepared materials that are age-specific. If you are a parent with children between the ages of 3 and 12 and want to find out more, we invite you to attend the orientation session September 5 after the Family Mass and after the Meet and Greet. Father Gyan and members of the team will be presenting more specific information about the program and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. If after that, you are ready to take the next step, we will be taking registrations at that same day for the courses that will start in October. Please note there will be a fee for the course (exact price will be confirmed) to cover the cost of the materials. The program will run from October to May.
If you know parents who would be interested in participating in this new initiative, please pass this bulletin along to them.
Thank you for your time.
Caroline Cook
Chair, Pastoral Team
ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS - A call for your help in prayer
As we continue on our journey with this Family Formation program, we know that it will require many talents and people to ensure its success. However, one of the most important things for the success of this program is something we can all, as fellow parishioners, contribute in our own way and that is PRAYER.
Often we may want to volunteer for something, and think that our time is limited or we may not have the energy to give. So, here is a chance for everyone to be a volunteer in their own way. So what do we need you ask? Well, it is what the Program refers to as Prayer Warriors - I know, I know, when I first read it I thought "wow that's an interesting title". And as I thought about it more, it started to make sense. Being able to put together a program like this that will help us respond to the lack of faith education will be a battle for us - there will be obstacles in the way, there will be doubt, there will be the risk of discouragement, there will be financial barriers to overcome. So being able to stay positive, continuously work together and share our faith in the face of what goes on around us, is a battle of sorts. And then I realized - one of the most powerful things we have going for us to help meet this challenge head on is prayer. And I know that there is strength in numbers!
So what I am asking is quite simply for each of us to make room in our daily prayers to pray for the success of this program, for the team, and for the parents who will accept to take on this responsibility. We do it already as part of our intentions when we are together in community each week, so imagine how much more powerful it is when we all do it individually throughout the week?
Thank you so much and God bless.
Caroline
SEPTEMBER 5 - FAMILY MASS and MEET AND GREET
So school starts back in September and so does the Family Mass. Remember that we will also have a Meet and Greet following the mass.
Hope to see many of you there.
Hope you continue to enjoy this beautiful summer we have been having.
God bless.
BAPTISM ON JUNE 26TH
On Saturday, June 26th one of our youngest parishioners was baptized here at St. Aloysius. Madison Gatien-McInrue is the daughter of Isabelle Gatien and Michael McInrue. May God continue to protect her in the palm of his hands.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy to the Roy Family on the passing away of Carolyn’s sister, Diana Colton. Her funeral was held on Friday, July 16th in Arnprior. May she rest in peace.
ST. COLUMBAN CORN ROAST
St. Columban will be having a corn roast on Saturday August 21 following mass. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are $5 (Corn, hot dog and a drink) and available from various parishioners or by calling Amanda at 819-561-3352.
QUINNVILLE CEMETERY SERVICE
Father Gyan will preside over this year’s cemetery service, which will be held Sunday September 19 at 2:30. Light refreshments after the service will be provided. If you are unable to attend the service but would like to financially contribute please contact Marty Burns at 819-561-3352 or Blaise Foley at 819-561-1038. In case of rain the service will be held at the church.
50/50 DRAW
The winner of the July 4th 50/50 draw was Ann Dunlop. Ann and the church both received $140. Thank you and congratulations Ann.
St. Aloysius will be having 50/50 draws during the summer months. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets will be sold after Mass. The next draw will be made at the next Meet and Greet, which will be August 1st. Get your tickets from Susan Arnold.
56th PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK SHRINE
The Pilgrimage at St. Malachy’s Church in Mayo will take place on Sunday, August 8th, 2010. The mass presider and the homilist will be Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.
MASS INTENTIONS NEEDED FOR ST. ALOYSIUS
Mass intentions are needed for both weekday and Sunday Masses at St. Aloysius. Please contact Carol at the office. Published masses are $20 each, which is set by the Diocese. $6 goes to the priest, $11 to Parish and $3 to Diocese.