Bulletin February 28, 2016

Paroisse de la Visitation Parish
Mass — INTENTIONS — Messes
lundi/Monday, February 29, 2016
7:00 pm - Way of the Cross
mardi/Tuesday, March 1, 2016
8:30 am (E)
Dragica Bazijanec
Elaine Usher (Dupuis)
Gerald Quinlan
Pray for…Prions pour…
The sick…Les malades...
by Dan & Pauline Tellier
by Ernest Dupuis and family
by Cliff Quinlan & Anne Lecours
mercredi/Wednesday, March 2, 2016
8:30 am (F)
Yao Kouakou Ernest
par la famille Kouamé
David Pirouet
par M. et Mme. Paul Sylvestre
Helen Skoczen
par Richard et Charlene Janisse
jeudi/Thursday, March 3, 2016
8:30 am (E)
Francis, Yvonne & Louis Comartin
by the family
Lena Pinsonneault
by Paul & Colleen Trepanier
Edna Gagnier
by Norm & Eleanor Masse and family
vendredi/Friday, March 4, 2016
Communion to Shut-ins
8:30 am (F)
Pearl Pinsonneault
par Rita Marchand
Martin Zamparo
par Rosaire et Rachel Trepanier
Juliette Comartin
par Robert et Jeannette Morais
9:00 am to 2:00 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Lorraine Blanchette, Bill Bulley,
Yvette Bulley, Jeannette Chauvin,
Rita Knapp, Charles Labonté,
Ronald Lalonde, Jean-Guy Langlois,
Estelle Lebert, Jean-Yves Losier,
Cathy Michaud, Jeannine Oriet,
Charlene Parent, Bill Poisson,
Brenda Quick, Brian Quick,
Jeannette Rivest, John Tobin,
Timothy Trepanier, Elaine Wilkinson.
Our Collections
February 21, 2016
Envelopes
+ loose
$3,838.00
203.85
$4,041.85
Initial Offering…………….…....$5.00
Diocesan Assessment…..….…..$50.00
11:00 am - World Day of Prayer Service
Building Fund
4:45 pm - Family Way of the Cross
samedi/Saturday, March 5, 2016
5:00 pm (E)
For the intentions of the people of God
11:30 am Confessions
dimanche/Sunday, March 6, 2016
9:00 am (F)
Pour les intentions du peuple de Dieu
11:00 am (E)
For the intentions of the people of God
The Visitation CWL is hosting this year's World Day of Prayer
service on Friday March 4th at 11:00 am at Visitation Parish. The
service was written by the Christian Women in Socialist Cuba. It
transmits their witness and experience of being Cuban and Christian,
even when their faith meant isolation within the country they
love. The service is open to all members of the parish and to other
faiths. We hope you can join us. A light lunch will follow.
Donations……………….......$1.036.45
Memorial Donations...…...........$20.00
Pre-Authorized Debit (Feb)....$980.00
Parish Office / Bureau Paroissial
5407 Comber Sideroad, P.O. Box 220
Comber, Ontario N0P 1J0
Office/Bureau
FAX
(519) 687-3118
(519) 687-2076
Website: www.visitation.dol.ca
Email: [email protected]
Father Bob’s Email: [email protected]
Katherine’s Email: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/VisitationParish
for their recent donation of $905. Thank you
for your generosity.
Thank you Visitation Parish
To Father Bob Champagne for a beautiful mass and
heartfelt song and sermon. To the organist Kelly
and the Choir for music and voices filled with
God’s spirit. To Lynn Hillier for a beautiful spirit
led prayer service. To Katherine for helping us pick
out scriptures and songs.
To Mr. & Mrs.
Pinsonneault and the funeral luncheon committee
who put on such a beautiful meal. To Marie
Tremblay who always takes over and helps us when
help is needed most. To all the people I do not
know but were there to help in any way. Thank you
from the bottom of my heart. Christ is truly alive at
Visitation Parish.
Sincerely,
Louise Quinlan and family
Pastoral Team
Rev. Robert Champagne, Pastor/curé
Larry Lamphier, Permanent Deacon/Diacre permanent
Katherine Marsh, Pastoral Minister/Youth Minister/
Agente de pastorale/pastoral-jeunesse
Parish Staff
Marie Tremblay, Financial Secretary
Rachelle Moison, Secretary/Receptionist
Sarah Moison, Caretaker
Randy Barrette, Maintenance
Mariette Comartin, Housekeeper
Kelly Authier, Choir Director
Weekend Masses
Saturday 5 pm (E)
dimanche 9h (F)
Sunday 11 am (E)
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Baptism
Thank you...to the Knights of Columbus
Office Hours:
Monday—Thursday
9:30 am to 12:00 noon…...1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Celebrated once a month
during weekend masses.
Registration in the parish is required.
Preparation is mandatory.
Lent
Carême
Reconciliation
Saturday 11:30 am to 12 noon
or by appointment.
Marriage
At least one party must be a registered
member of the parish.
Minimum 6 months notification.
Mandatory marriage preparation course.
3rd Sunday of Lent
3e dimanche du Carême
Ministry to the Sick
Communion to shut-ins every first Friday.
Hospital visits upon request.
Sacrament of the Sick upon request.
February 28, 2016
3rd Sunday of Lent:
Every moment we have can
be holy, as God is ever at work in our lives. Many people
think the experience Moses had was a once-in-a-lifetime
event. The truth is that every moment is a holy moment.
The challenge is to continue to grow in our faith and love for
the Lord, so that we may recognize the many and varied
ways he is present with us. If we do this, we cooperate with
the Lord’s grace and help build up his kingdom on earth.
3e dimanche du Carême:
Le fruit de la
patience. L’urgence pour nous de changer et d’agir pour
donner des fruits se fonde sur la patience miséricordieuse de
Dieu.
The readings...Les lectures:
March 6th
le 6 mars
Joshua 5:10-12
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Josué 5, 10-12
2 Corinthiens 5, 17-21
Luc 15, 1-3.11-32
Fun Family First Communion
Preparation Night
Tuesday, March 1st at 6:00 pm - Parish Hall
The entire family is welcome to attend. Attendance for at
least one parent and children making the sacrament is
required.
Soirée amusante de préparation
pour la première communion
mardi le 1 mars à 18h - Salle paroissiale
Toute la famille est bienvenue d’y assister. La participation
d’au moins un parent et les enfants qui recevront les
sacrements est requise.
The Wedding Anniversary Mass... honoring
all married couples in southwestern Ontario will be held
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2:30 pm, at Visitation Parish in
Comber, Ontario. Bishop Fabbro will preside at the Mass.
All married couples are invited to attend. Please register online at visitation.dol.ca or call the parish office at
519-687-3118 before April 22nd.
Day of Confessions:
Pope Francis has described
confession as an encounter with Jesus whose “mercy
motivates us to do better.” On Wednesday, March 9 we will
have the opportunity to experience this encounter with
Christ in the sacrament of reconciliation. Please remember
that on March 9, the sacrament of reconciliation will be
available throughout the entire day in every parish in the
diocese. In our parish the schedule for the Day of
Confessions is as follows:
10am to noon, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
La journée des Confessions:
J.A.M. - Jesus and Me
For children 3 to 7 years of age. Children 8 years and up
can register with parents permission to participate on an
occasional basis.
We are always looking for adult
volunteers to assist once a month. 2 adults are required to
be in the JAM room at all times. Contact Brittany Nelson
([email protected]) for more details.
J.E.M. - Jésus et moi
Célébration d’enfants à la Paroisse de la Visitation
Pour les jeunes âgés de 3 à 7 ans. Les enfants 8 ans et plus
peuvent participer à temps partiel avec la permission de
leurs parents. Nous sommes toujours à la recherche de
volontaires pour assister à l’enseignante car la salle JEM
doit avoir 2 adultes en présence à tout temps. Pour plus
d’info, contactez Brittany ([email protected]).
Meetings…
Tue. Mar. 1
@ 6:00 pm Family Fun Night
Sacramental Preparation
Wed. Mar. 2
@ 7:00 pm Choir Practice
Thu. Mar. 3
@ 7:00 pm Parish Picnic Information
Meeting - Hall A
Tween Dance—Danse
Students Grades 5 to 8 - Élèves de 5e à 8e années
Friday, March 4th, 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Visitation Parish Hall
Entry/entrée $5.00
Visitation Parish Picnic Information
Meeting: PPC members and all group/ministry leaders
Le Pape
François a dit: «Ne pas avoir peur de demander le pardon de
Dieu! Il ne se fatigue jamais de nous pardonner, comme un
père qui nous aime. " Cette année, encore une fois, nous
aurons l'occasion de recevoir le pardon de Dieu par le
sacrement de la réconciliation. Le mercredi 9 mars le
sacrement de la confession sera disponible dans toutes les
paroisses du diocèse. Dans notre paroisse l'horaire de la
journée des Confessions est la suivante:
10h à midi, 14h à 16h et 18h à 20h
Parish Breakfast...Sunday, March 6th after both
masses. Come and enjoy yourself with family and friends.
A reminder that the cost is now $6 per person.
Stripping of Palms...will take place on Thursday,
March 18th at 9:00 am. Volunteers are asked to meet in the
parish hall. Please bring shears if possible.
Rectory lawn cutting:
La préparation des rameaux:
Ceux et celles qui veulent aider sont invités à
se réunir dans la salle paroissiale jeudi le 18
mars, à 9h. S'il vous plaît apporter vos ciseaux.
Share Lent 2016:
Visitation Parish’s Children’s Church Program
Réunions…
The 3rd week of our pilgrimage
finds us in Indonesia. The word kampung has come to mean
‘slum’ in the local language, but its original definition is
‘community.’ Your support for Share Lent means that Try
Mopurto, who lives in a kampung, has been able to renovate
his home for his family, despite suffering from mental
illness. The community is coming together to support him
and his family. “My home is my heaven,” he says, “because
here we feel the meaning of brotherhood in the social life of
the kampung.”
Carême de Partage 2016: La troisième semaine
de pèlerinage nous transporte en Indonésie, où nous
découvrons les kampungs. Bien que ce mot désigne
aujourd’hui un « bidonville » dans le dialecte local, il voulait
à l’origine dire « communauté ». Grâce à votre appui au
Carême de partage, Try Mopurto, qui vit dans un kampung,
a pu rénover la demeure familiale, et ce, en dépit de ses
problèmes de santé mentale. La communauté s’est ralliée
pour lui prêter main-forte, ainsi qu’à sa famille. « Ma
maison est un paradis, dit-il, car la vie sociale du kampung
nous procure un réel sentiment de fraternité. »
are invited to attend an important information meeting on
March 3rd at 7pm regarding our upcoming Parish Picnic.
Déjeuner…dimanche le 6 mars après les messes. Venez
Share the Love: The 4:12 Youth
Commission invites you to our annual ‘Share
the Love’ event on Sunday, February 28th from
1:30 to 4:00 pm at the St. Simon and St. Jude
Parish Hall in Belle River. This year we will
create handmade prayer stoles to be gifted to a
special someone in your life. All materials will
be provided. Snacks and drinks will be served.
These hours can be used towards your
community service for Confirmation or OSSD
diploma. Ages 10 and up are welcome.
Squires Colouring Contest:
The Squires are
having their annual Easter
Colouring Contest. Children ages 112 can participate in this fun exciting event. Again this year we have
a category for parents. Each age
group will be judged and we will
select the best three out of each
group (1-4 years, 5-8 years, 9-12
years and parents). There will be prizes awarded for each
category. The colouring sheets can be found in the hall
foyer, please take a few minutes and pick one up. The
completed pages can be put in the basket which can also be
found in the hall foyer. We will be selecting the winners on
March 18th and they will be announced in the bulletin.
jaser avec vos amis tout en dégustant un bon déjeuner! Un
rappel que le coût est maintenant de 6 $ par personne.
Visitation Parish is
seeking quotes for the lawn cutting of the rectory property,
located at 7025 Tecumseh Rd. in Stoney Point for 2016.
Interested individuals or companies must provide their own
equipment, sign a contract and provide proof of liability
insurance covering this work. Grass cutting & trimming
must be done only as needed or once a week maximum
during the growing season. Contact Randy Barrette at the
parish office on Monday or Wednesday 519-687-3118 for
further details. Please submit your quote in writing on a fee
per service/cut basis no later than March 15th, 2016 to
[email protected] or at the parish office.
Attention CWL members: We are collecting
personal hygiene items for Women & Men’s shelter that will
be given at the Crowning of Mary ceremony at the Diocesan
Convention in April. If you would like to donate please
bring to the March 21st general meeting or leave in the
church Library – clearly marked for “CWL Convention”.
The Lenten Card Parties...are underway. It’s
not too late to join. The evenings begin at 7:00 pm with
cards, followed by a luncheon and prize draws. Admission is
$4.00 per person. Come out and have a fun night!
Theology on Tap:
All young adults from Windsor
and Essex County are invited to Theology on Tap. This is an
opportunity for young adults to hang out, have a drink, and
grow in their faith. It takes place at
7:00 pm on the 3rd of each month at
Applebee’s on Huron Church Road.
The next meeting is March 3rd and
Fr Chris Pietraszko will be speaking
about Mercy. There will be free
appetizers and many new faces.
Contact [email protected]
for more information.
Prayer Intentions
The Visitation Intercessors would like to pray for your intentions. Please fill out your intention below and place it in the collection basket during
the offertory. Our prayer team commits to pray daily for the intentions of our Parish.
Intentions de prière
Nous voulons prier pour vos intentions. S'il vous plaît remplir votre intention ci-dessous et la placer dans le panier d'offertoire. Notre équipe de
prière s'engage à prier tous les jours pour les intentions de notre paroisse.
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