Pastor: Fr. Waldemar Podlasz SDS (dipastor@rogers.com)Associate Pastor - PDF document

D IVINE I NFANT P ARISH 6658 Bilberry Drive, Orleans, Ontario K1C 2S9 Tel: 613 824 - 6822 Fax: 613 834 - 7459 (for emergencies only 613 - 804 - 6822) Web site: www.divineinfant.on.ca Office hours: Tuesday to Thursday : 9:00am - Noon & 1:00pm - 4:00pm Mass & Confession Schedule on page 2. THIRTY - SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ Year A NOVEMBER 8, 2020 Agape Bible Study Group Lucille Surette lsurette81@gmail.com Altar Servers (ages 7 - 18) Blessilda Donoghue 702 - 5842 Bereavement Group Diane Jemus 830 - 5612 Catholic Women’s League Frances Chicot ( 343) 880 - 4942 (General Meeting 4th Tuesday of month) Children’s Liturgy Debbie Olsheskie 590 - 2338 Communion Ministers Diane LeBlanc 837 - 0115 Cursillo Parish Rep Rob Chamberlain 620 - 3430 Divine Mercy Cenacle Stan Siok 841 - 1637 & Cindy Kearns - O'Hara 291 - 8750 http://cenacledivineinfant.wixsite.com/divinemercy Greeters/Ushers Stephane Therrien 590 - 0769 Knights of Columbus Paul Bourke 830 - 4011 (General Meeting 1st Tuesday of month) Library Nina Regimbald 830 - 7482 (Open after weekend Masses Sept - June) Liturgy Chair Marilyn Geis 837 - 0571 Madonna Tuesday Tea Dolores Cyr 830 - 5571 Mom’s Morning Out Andrea Heeringa 834 - 9968 Music - Adult Choir Maureen Ahern 715 - 0270 Music - Children’s Choir Maureen Ahern 715 - 0270 Music Garth Pereira garth@netcanada.ca Pastoral Care Jennifer Millenor DI.PastoralCare@gmail.com Perpetual Adoration Lyse Charron 830 - 7721 Prayer Shawl Ministry Parish Office 824 - 6822, ext. 221 Pro - Life Activities Angela Lavictoire angela.lavictoire@ gmail.com Readers Kres Jadan kres.jadan@gmail.com Refugee Committee Guy Savard 824 - 9715 Sale of Religious Articles Monique Sutherland 824 - 3365 & Mary Michel 841 - 1867 Shepherds of Good Hop e Allan Harvey 824 - 8632 St. Vincent De Paul Dan Therrien 424 - 6134 Unbound Ministry Gil & Marjolaine Messier divineinfantunbound@gmail.com OUR MISSION STATEMENT OUR MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Divine Infant Parish, are called through We, the people of Divine Infant Parish, are called through Baptism to celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ in Word and Baptism to celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament. In the spirit of faith, service, and community, we strive Sacrament. In the spirit of faith, service, and community, we strive to bring everyone closer together and closer to God. to bring everyone closer together and closer to God. This we accomplish by: This we accomplish by:   Shaping our lives in the image of Christ through Shaping our lives in the image of Christ through worship and prayer. worship and prayer.   Contributing to the growth of our parish by being faith- Contributing to the growth of our parish by being faith- ful stewards of the Gospel by word, witness, action and ful stewards of the Gospel by word, witness, action and evangelization. evangelization.   Lending support to the parish leadership and working Lending support to the parish leadership and working together to fulfill the mission. together to fulfill the mission. St. Matthew High School 837 - 3161 St. Peter High School 837 - 9377 Convent Glen Catholic School 824 - 8541 Divine Infant School 824 - 1060 Our Lady of Wisdom School 824 - 9700 St. Clare School 834 - 6334 St. Francis of Assisi School 830 - 3215 St. Theresa School 837 - 4114 Pastor: Fr. Waldemar Podlasz SDS (dipastor@rogers.com) Associate Pastor: Fr. Anthony Nwaohiri (anwaohiri@gmail.com) Priest in Residence: Fr. John (Yongli) Chen ( yongli79@gmail.com) Deacons : Stephen Donoghue, Jeffrey Le Bane, Gerardo Panes, William Reggler, Philip Richards, Jim Schultz, and Mike Seguin Pastoral Council Chair : Alisa Valks dipastoralcouncil@gmail.com Finance Council Chair : Susan Galarneau 613 - 830 - 7111 Infant Baptisms generally are held two Sundays a month (except during Lent & Advent). Please call the parish office to set up a meeting with one of our priests. Marriage Preparation Deacon Mike and Josiane Seguin 613 - 824 - 6822 ext 221 At least six months notice required. No date can be set until a meeting with the couple has taken place. Adult Sacramental Preparation (RCIA) Deacon Jeff Le Bane 613 - 834 - 5039 Deacon Jim Schultz 613 - 845 - 0027 For adults seeking baptism or full communion with the Roman Catholic Church or adult Catholics seeking Confirmation. Meetings are weekly on Wednesday nights. We are always open to new inquirie s. School Age Sacramental Preparation Victoria Pusiak 613 - 824 - 6822 x229 For ALL (both Catholic school and public school) baptized Catholic children. The parish registration for reception of the Sacraments of First Communion (grade 2) and Confirmation (grade 6 +) will be in OCTOBER. Anointing of the Sick Are you or someone you know in need of this sacrament of healing? Anyone who has been diagnosed with a severe illness, is going for surgery or has reached old age is eligible to receive this sacrament. Please call the parish office or speak to a priest. Parish Secretary: Margaret Heuthorst ext 221 (di _office@rogers.com ) Parish Manager: Deacon Jeff Le Bane ext 235 (parishadministrator@rogers.com) Sacramental Coordinator: Victoria Pusiak ext 229 (victoriapusiak@rogers.com) Youth Ministry: Hunter Langill & Helena Wong (diyouthministries@gmail.com) Parish Caretaker: Richard Gibeault ext 228 (richardgibeault@rogers.com) Jeff Johnson ext 228 Dear Friends in Christ, On Monday the liturgy celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, called “mother and head of all the churches of the city and the world.” In fact, this basilica was the first to be built after Emperor Constantine’s edict, in 313, and granted Christians freedom to practice their religion. The emperor himself gave Pope Miltiades the ancient palace of the Laterani family, and the basilica, the baptistery, and the patriarchate, that is, the Bishop of Rome’s residence — where the Popes lived until the Avignon period — were all built there. The basilica’s dedication was celebrated by Pope Sylvester around 324 and was named Most Holy Savior; only after the 6 th century were the names of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist added, and now is typically denominated by these latter. Initially the observance of this feast was confined to the city of Rome; then, beginning in 1565, it was extended to all the Churches of the Roman rite. The honoring of this sacred edifice was a way of expressing love and veneration for the Roman Church, which, as St. Ignatius of Antioch says, “presides in charity” over the whole Catholic commun- ion (Letter to the Romans, 1:1). On this solemnity the Word of God recalls an essential truth: the temple of stones is a symbol of the living Church, the Christian community, which in their letters the Apostles Peter and Paul already understood as a “spiritual edifice,” built by God with “living stones,” namely, Christians themselves, upon the one foundation of Jesus Christ, who is called the “cornerstone” (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9 - 11, 16 - 17; 1 Peter 2:4 - 8; Ephesians 2:20 - 22). “Brothers, you are God’s building,” St. Paul wrote, and added: “holy is God’s temple, which you are” (1 Corinthians 3:9c, 17). The beauty and harmony of the churches, destined to give praise to God, also draws us human beings, limited and sinful, to convert to form a “cosmos,” a well - ordered structure, in intimate commun- ion with Jesus, who is the true Saint of saints. This happens in a culminating way in the Eucharistic liturgy, in which the “ecclesia,” that is, the community of the baptized, come together in a unified way to listen to the Word of God and nourish themselves with the Body and Blood of Christ. From these two tables the Church of living stones is built up in truth and charity and is internally formed by the Holy Spirit transforming herself into what she receives, conforming herself more and more to the Lord Jesus Christ. She herself, if she lives in sincere and fraternal unity, in this way becomes the spiritual sacrifice pleasing to God. Pope Benedict XVI said in his Angelus Address on November 9, 2008: “Dear friends, today’s feast celebrates a mystery that is always relevant: God’s desire to build a spiritual temple in the world, a community that worships him in spirit and truth (cf. John 4:23 - 24). But this observance also reminds us of the importance of the material buildings in which the community gathers to celebrate the praises of God. Every community therefore has the duty to take special care of its own sacred buildings, which are a precious religious and historical patrimony. For this we call upon the intercession of Mary Most Holy, that she help us to become, like her, the “house of God,” living temple of his love.” It feels that during the pandemic this simple truth is something we all need to rethink and reconsider. Many parish churches fall into a significant depth and serious financial trouble. I think that all of us take great pride and find strength and hope in the fact that there is a place we call “our church” that represents all of us, our parish community. Together, we have to make sure that at the end of this pandemic our parish church will still be there, strong as a community and in good shape as a structure and sacred building, to continue in its mission and purpose. After all, our temple is a place where we meet our brothers and sisters, celebrate sacraments, find hope and encouragement, grieve the loss of our loved ones, celebrate many joyful occasions, and we think about it as a place that simply “always is there”. Let us make good effort, together, making sure that our parish church is well taken care of to continue to “always be there”. In Christ, S PECIAL INVITATION FROM OUR D IVINE M ERCY C ENACLES Our Divine Mercy Cenacles will meet in the Church, for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, on Monday (November 9) after evening Mass, the second week of November, and after that on second Monday of each month. We invite you to come and join this prayer and spiritual formation program. If you have your original Cenacle books, please bring them with you. We will also continue our online (Zoom) prayer program, you can join daily by using the link provided on our parish web site. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY The All Souls’ Day celebration of Mass was a beautiful event. Before Mass began, Diane announced the names of the dearly beloved that had passed away in the past year. Thank you to each of you who joined in the All Souls’ Day celebration either in person or virtually. It was a comfort to know you were joining us in prayer. If any of you missed this Mass, you can still find it on the Divine Infant You Tube site where you will hear the name of the dearly departed spoken before Mass began as well as Fr. Waldemar’s beautiful homily. A service like this needs many volunteers to make it go smooth- ly. We would like to thank Fr. Waldemar, Fr. John, Deacon Jeff LeBane, Deacon Phil Richards, Rosanne De Luca for the beautiful music, Cathy Platt for reading, Sharon Van Meer, Margaret Heuthorst, Linda Moyle, the Knights of Columbus members: Paul Duford, Paul Boutette, Dave Langedock, and Guy Savard for ushering, Jeff Johnson, our helpful caretaker, the Bereavement Ministry Team for their continued dedication and support, and anyone who helped in any way to make this beauti- ful occasion possible. May God bless each of you. ~ Diane Jemus THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE The Book of Remembrance will be on the sanctuary in front of the altar during the month of November. If you wish to have the name of a loved one who has passed away in the last year entered into the Book of Remembrance, please contact Diane Jemus at djem3380@gmail.com or (613) 830 - 5612 or contact the parish office . Because of COVID, we kindly ask that you refrain from personally entering names into the Book of Remembrance. During the month of November our parish will pray for them during Mass in the Prayer of the Faithful. THIRTY - SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES Saturday, November 7 5:00 pm  Lalita & Aubrey De Alwis by Mevan & Nirmalee Perera Sunday, November 8 8:00 am  Edwin Lake by his wife Nadia 10:00am  Paolo Ortori by his family  Mr. & Mrs. Lope G Cachero Sr. by the Diago family  Daniel McFaul by the Molinski family  Betty Donnelly by the Catholic Women’s League  Linda De Melo by Bob & Mary Flanagan 12:00pm  John Hollick by Dcn Pat & Mireille McNulty  Claud Cloutier by Ruthlin & James Finter  Fidelis Ifedi by Stella Ifedi - Intentions of the Capo family by the Flores family - Intention for healing of Patricia Uzoka by Stella Ifedi 5:00 pm - For all Divine Infant parishioners Monday, November 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 7:00 pm - Intentions of the Divine Mercy Cenacle members & their families Tuesday, November 10 St. Leo the Great, Pope 7:00 pm  Michael Bozozuk by the Bozozuk family Wednesday, November 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY , St. Martin of Tours 9:00 am  Norman Vienneau 9:30 am - Adoration with Benediction Thursday, November 12 St. Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr 9:00 am  Corazon Dela - Torre by Lyse Charron Friday, November 13 9:00 am  Jim Wolfgang Saturday, November 14 DIOCESAN PRO LIFE MASS 9:00 am - Intention for the establishment of a Pro Life Health Centre in Ottawa THIRTY - THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES Saturday, November 14 5:00 pm  Deceased members of the Knights of Columbus Sunday, November 15 8:00 am  Gerald Boileau by the Bozozuk - Proulx family 10:00am - For all Divine Infant parishioners 12:00pm  Emilia Jaromamay by Dave & Chichi Hodgson & family 5:00 pm  Bernard Heuthorst by the Heuthorst family  Graeme Perera by Mevan & Nirmalee Perera - In thanksgiving for complete recovery of Corazon Bernardo by Cielo Hernandez - Intentions of Francis Evangelista by Stella Ifedi Please pray for our brothers and sisters who are sick… .Laura HARE, Dr. Angela TONARY - CAETANO, Beverley & Kevin DONOGHUE , Keith DONOGHUE, Scott KING, Bruce WRIGHT, Jurica BALEN, Frank DaCOSTA, Joseph PUSIAK, Ethan LAVICTOIRE, Phyllis MEYERS, Firorello QUARIN, Ida CARBONI, Erin HOLT, Claudette DiMUCCIO, Elizabeth TOBIN, Jeannette SABOURIN, Jean CHARRON, Elliott RODRIGUE, Rosetta CAZA, Rene TROTTIER, Joan HURRY, Zikora OHANYERE, Derek PERABO, Jody KISH, Jeff TOOLE, Les MISE, Yolande, ESSIAMBRE, Tye PAEZER, Juanita NOLASCO, Karen PRITCHARD, Kelly TREPANIER, Sherry McMAHON, Olivia TRAFICANTI, Ali HEERINGA, Carol RICHER, Lorry WARMINGTON, Jamaal MICHEL, Peggy GOLDEN, Christina ADDISON, Jorge ROMAN, Anne ESSIAMBRE, the Residents of the Promenade, Madonna Nursing Home, Queenswood Villa, Forest Valley Terrace and Symphony Senior Living and those whose names are entered in our Book of the Sick. INTENTIONS FOR Nov 7 - Nov 15 2020 PARISH & ARCHDIOCESE MASS GUIDELINES & MANDATORY MASK PROTOCOL Before attending Mass, please visit our website to read the parish and Archdiocese’s re - opening guidelines, and the mandatory mask protocol. CONFESSIONS Saturday and Sunday: 4:15 - 4:45pm Weekdays: 1/2 hr before Mass Or by appt. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus grocery cards are still availa- ble for purchase. Revenues from grocery card sales help the Knights of Columbus charities and Divine Infant Parish. If you would like to support us, please call Jim Paquette at 613 - 837 - 9988 or by email at jimanddanielle@rogers.com. Thank you for your support. F IRST E UCHARIST M ASSES 2020 For those students who registered and prepared in the last school year, the First Eucharist celebrations will be held on: Saturday, Nov. 21 st @ 11:30 am ~ St. Francis of Assisi & Parish School @ 2:00 pm ~ Convent Glen & Our Lady of Wisdom Saturday, Nov. 28 th @ 11:30 am ~ St. Clare & Parish School @ 2:00 pm ~ St. Theresa & Divine Infant School In keeping with current safety protocols, only the child along with the parents are permitted to attend. The First Eucharist Masses will be live - streamed so that families may be virtually present and share spiritually in this wonderful sacrament for these children. PRO LIFE ~ CHRISTMAS CAKES It's that time again to buy your delicious Christmas Cakes, Gift Boxes and traditional Religious Christmas Cards. Despite not being able to sell in churches this year, we know many of you don't want to miss out on your treats made by the monks of Val Notre Dame Abbey (formerly Oka) or their brother Trappist monks to have over the Christmas season. This year you can or- der by calling Campaign Life Coalition office at 613 - 729 - 0379, or emailing chris@clife.ca . When calling our office, payment can be made by credit card, cheque or cash . Please order on or before Nov. 20 th to ensure delivery by early December. Your order will be available for pick up at 3 locations in the city: our office in the east end, Kanata and Meadowlands Drive. Please visit https://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/ ottawa - bureau for more information. WORLD DAY OF THE POOR There will be a collection for the Canadian Catholic Organiza- tion for Development and Peace - Caritas Canada on the week- end of November 14 & 15, World Day of the Poor. In the wake of COVID - 19, Development and Peace has launched a campaign Recovering Together to meet the urgent needs of our brothers and sisters in the global south. Your generosity will support De- velopment and Peace partners to develop responses with their communities to provide: immediate aid and information on health and safety, access to services, assurance that rights are respected, and help to build resilience. We encourage you to donate to this worthy cause. Please write “Development and Peace” on your donation envelope. You can also donate at www.devp.org and choose the “Give Now” tab . Thank you for your generosity on this World Day of the Poor. DIOCESAN PRO LIFE MASS AT DIVINE INFANT PARISH Saturday November 14 th at 9:00am The monthly Diocesan Pro Life Mass is being hosted by Divine Infant Parish on Saturday, November 14 th at 9:00am. Please join us as we pray for the establishment of a Pro Life Health Centre here in Ottawa. Please register at the door and respect COVID precautions. Thank you.