Newsletter/Bulletin

Mass — INTENTIONS — Messes
Please pray for...Prions pour…
lundi/Monday, February 20, 2012
No Mass/pas de messe
**Family Day ~ Office Closed**
mardi/Tuesday, February 21, 2012
8:30 am (E)
Emma Lavack
by Maurice & Pat Janisse
Madeleine Mailloux
by Mike & Bernadette Mullins
Jean Louis Quenneville
by Beatrice Quenneville
mercredi/Wednesday, February 22, 2012 ~ Ash Wednesday
7:00 pm (E/F)
Maryann Jones
by Leo & Renee Mailloux
Louis Larch
by Teddy Larche
Claire Markham (9th ann)
by the family
jeudi/Thursday, February 23, 2012
8:30 am (E)
Jimmy Doherty
Arnold O’Malley
Cornelis Vandermuren
The sick...Les malades
Rick Campbell, Pauline Dupuis, Dave Duquette,
Bill Kindl, Clarence & Rita Knapp,
Donald, Art & Brian Kreitzer,
Marie Anne Labonté, Felix Laporte,
Estelle Lebert, Norm Long, Denise Rivest,
Tim Trepanier, Thérèse Sylvestre,
John Yoworski.
Someone sick or
in hospital?
by Vincent Donaghey
by Marcel & Carol Barrette
by Harry & Pierrette Derikx
vendredi/Friday, February 24, 2012
8:30 am (F)
Rena Comartin
par Wilfred & Lucille Comartin
Leonie Mailloux-Labbé
par Marie-Anne Marentette
Eileen Levesque
par Bernard & Justine Mailloux
samedi/Saturday, February 25, 2012
11:30-noon Confessions
5:00 pm (E)
RCIA Rite of Election
For the intentions of the people of God
dimanche/Sunday, February 26, 2012
9:00 am (F)
Rite d’enrôlement pour la Confirmation
Pour les intentions du people de Dieu
11:00am (E)
For the intentions of the people of God
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An invitation to new retreat experiences at
‘Marie Rose Place’
318 Randolph St., Windsor.
Mon. Feb. 20 -Jesus the Storyteller: a reflective day on the rich parables of Jesus which concludes with celebration of the Eucharist.
Time 9:30am-3:30pm; $30.00 includes lunch.
Wed. Feb. 29-Movies & the Spiritual Journey: Jesus of Montreal
begin your Lenten journey by viewing and reflecting on this thought
provoking Canadian film. Time 1-4pm; $10.00.
Fri. March 2-Come to the Quiet: a day of self-directed prayer, reflection, reading and rest to renew mind, body and spirit. Time 9:30am3:30pm; $15.00 includes lunch.
For more information or to register contact the co-directors Sr. Janine
Rocheleau snjm or Fr. Joe Quinn csb at 519-253-1383 e-mail [email protected] www.marieroseplace.com
Paroisse de la Visitation Parish
Please contact the parish office at 519687-3118 if you or a loved one would
like a visit from the pastoral team.
Thank you.
Parish Office / Bureau Paroissial
5407 Comber Sideroad, P.O. Box 220
Comber, Ontario
N0P 1J0
Office/Bureau
FAX
(519) 687-3118
(519) 687-2076
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.visitation.dol.ca
Si vous voulez...recevoir une visite pastorale
pendant que vous êtes à l’hôpital ou quand vous êtes
malade à la maison, veuillez svp téléphoner le bureau au 519-687-3118. Merci.
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Our Collections
February 12, 2012
Envelopes $3879.25
+loose
157.76
Total
$4037.01
Diocesan Assessment……...$155.00
Holy Redeemer Cemetery...$540.00
Building Fund
Donations……..….$2630.00
Pledge Payment.......$500.00
Visitors Envelope…$127.00
Thank you! ~ Merci!
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Today we are mindful of all the blessings
you have given us. You have given us
many material blessings, and so many
other things. Yet we know there are many
of our neighbours, and others throughout
the world, who don’t have as much as we
do. As we rejoice this day in your generosity to us, help us as good stewards to share a suitable portion of the gifts we have received from you.
Blessed be God forever. Amen.
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday
9am to 12 noon…...1 pm to 4pm
Pastoral Team
Rev. Robert Champagne, Pastor/curé
Jamie Soullière, Pastoral Minister/Agent de pastoral
Larry Lamphier, Permanent Deacon/Diacre permanent
Parish Staff
Marie Tremblay, Financial Secretary
Thérèse Mackay, Secretary/Receptionist
Debbie Rubin, Caretaker
Randy Barrette, Maintenance
Mariette Comartin, Housekeeper
Kelly Authier, Choir Director
Weekend Masses
Saturday 5pm (E)
dimanche 9h (F)
Sunday 11 am (E)
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Baptism
Celebrated once a month
during weekend masses.
Registration in the parish is required.
Preparation is mandatory.
Reconciliation
Saturday 11:30 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.
Ministry to the Sick
Communion to shut-ins every first Friday.
Hospital visits upon request.
Sacrament of the Sick upon request.
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7e dimanche du temps ordinaire
February 19, 2012
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Many came to Jesus believing he would heal them, but in
the midst of the crowd were some waiting to catch him
crossing religious boundary lines. Whether it was the believers who actively sought him out or his enemies with malice
in their hearts, they both wanted to know the same thing:
Who is this man?
7e dimanche du temps ordinaire
Jésus proclame, par ses paroles et ses gestes, le désir profond du Père: voir ses enfants se lever, avec l’assurance
d’être aimés et pardonnés.
Lent Begins this Week!
The invitation of this grace-filled period of
40 days calls us to holiness. As we begin
Lent this week, please consider what you
may accomplish to deepen your relationship
with Jesus. Perhaps daily mass, praying the
rosary, taking time for spiritual reading or
daily reflection and praying for someone in
the parish may be beneficial to your spiritual life. The more traditional forms of
spiritual renewal are through penance, sacrifice and works
of charity. Lent can allow us to unite our daily sacrifices
with those that Jesus embraced in His passion. The gift of
our charity can also be both a blessing for others and for
ourselves. Reflect and decide to improve your friendship
with Jesus.
Ash Wednesday
is a day of fast and abstinence.
Catholics are required to abstain from eating meat and no
food between meals. A bilingual mass will be celebrated at
7pm. Distribution of ashes will occur during the Liturgy of
the Word. Each of the schools in our parish will celebrate
Ash Wednesday, but they will NOT have mass.
La saison du carême
Ce temps de carême nous invite à la sainteté. Veuillez svp considerer dès maintenant ce que vous pouvez faire pour approfondir votre relation avec Jésus. Peutêtre assister à la messe à tous les jours,
prier le rosaire, faire une lecture ou réflexion spirituelle chaque journée ou prier pour
quelqu’un dans la paroisse vous aidera à
rendre plus intense votre vie spirituelle. Il y a aussi les formes plus traditionelles pour se renouveler tel que la réconciliation, les sacrifices et les actes de charité. Prenez ce
temps pour unifier vos sacrifices à ceux que Jésus a embrassés dans Sa passion. Réfléchisssez et décidé d’améliorer
votre amitié avec Jésus.
Le mercredi des Cendres est
jour de jeûne et
abstinence. Comme catholiques, nous ne devons pas manger de viande ni manger entre les repas ce jour là. Nous célébrerons une messe bilingue à 19h qui inclut la distribution
des cendres. Les élèves de nos écoles catholiques participeront à une celebration, mais n’auront pas de messe.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
Offertory Envelopes Users
Please verify that ALL the envelopes in your box for 2012
have the same number, paying special attention to the different colored envelopes. We have encountered problems with
our supplier. If you find different numbered envelopes please
call the parish office immediately! Until we can sort this out,
please write your name on your envelopes. Thank you!
IMPORTANT!!
Veuillez, S.V.P….
Vérifier toutes les envelopes dans votre boîte. Nous avons
aperçu un problème dans quelques boîtes. Téléphonez le
bureau si les numéros ne s’accordent pas. Merci!
R.C.I.A. Day of Reflection: Please remember in
prayer the 4 candidates, the personal and parish sponsors,
along with the team, who will participate in a day of reflection next Saturday, February 25th from 9am until 4pm. The
candidates will celebrate the Rite of Election at the 5pm
mass. The community is encouraged to celebrate this important step in their journey of conversion with them.
Calling all Youth!
Youth Arise Retreat
“Change Our Hearts”
Sunday, March 4th, 2012
from 12 noon to 5 pm
Potluck lunch to be held in
Visitation Parish Hall
after the 11am Mass
Bring something to drink and something to share
Questions can be addressed to Bev Vanier at 519-798-4495
or [email protected]
Pyx at Weekend Mass: New procedures for parishioners who wish to obtain a consecrated host for a family
member or friend begin next weekend Feb. 25/26, 2012.
Pour ceux et celles qui emportent la
communion: à un membre de leur famille ou à un(e)
ami(e) après la messe, nous commencons le nouveau processus la fin de semaine prochain.
St. Peter’s Seminary
“Come and See Weekend”
Calling all Catholic single men in grade 11 and older who
are considering the call to the priesthood. Join us for a wonderful retreat weekend at St. Peter’s Seminary, 1040 Waterloo St., London. This retreat may change your life. Take
time to pray, discern, ask questions and get to know the
seminarians and faculty of St. Peter’s. This retreat weekend
takes place from March 2-4, 2012. What a great opportunity
to take time away to tune in to the voice of God. If you have
any questions or would like more information please contact
Fr. Bob or the Vocations Director, Fr. John Jasica at [email protected] or calling 1-888-548-9649 ext. 204.
Réunions...Meetings this week…
Tues. Feb. 21
@ 9:30 am
@ 7:00 pm
@ 7:30 pm
Arise, library
RCIA, hall B
K of C Gen. hall A
Wed. Feb. 22
@ 7:00 pm
Squirettes, hall A
Thurs. Feb. 23 @ 7:00 pm
@ 7:00 pm
@ 7:00 pm
@ 7:30 pm
Squires, hall A
Debout Ensemble, hall B
PPC, library
Chorale
Sat. Feb. 25
@ 9:00 am
RCIA Retreat, hall A/B
CWL General Meeting will take place one week
later than usual due to the Family Day Holiday. It will take
place on Monday, February 27th, at 7pm, parish hall A.
Three resolutions will be voted on by our council, in preparation for the vote to be held at the London Diocesan Convention in April. Come and find out what the proposed changes
are. The second revision of our own council’s Policy & Procedure Manual will be presented.
Diocesan CWL Convention
is being held in Chatham this year, Tuesday, April 17th and
Wednesday, April 18th. Elections are being held on the
Wednesday morning and the banquet on Wednesday evening. There are great speakers lined up! One day registration
is $15.00 and attendance for the two days is $25.00. The
agenda and details are posted on the bulletin board in the hall
foyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kathy
at 519-798-3478 by March 19th.
Mittens, hats and scarves are being collected at
the April CWL Diocesan convention, for the Yellowknife Northern Mission, where the former
Spiritual Advisor, Father Matt George, is now
serving. Our council will collect these at the February 27th general meeting, as well as the March
19th meeting.
Marriage Preparation Course
All parishioners who want to be married this year
must take a mandatory marriage preparation
course. We will be offering our course Friday,
March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd. Please call
the parish office at 519-687-3118 for more information or to register.
Marriage Tip…
Unrealistic Expectation #3
“We will never get better.”
If you work at it, over the years you will get better at sharing thoughts and feelings, and meeting each others’ needs
and expectations.
Office Closed ~ Bureau fermé
Monday February 20, 2012
Family Day
Squires News...on Saturday Feb. 11th, Columbian Squires
Circle 3453 Fr. Henri Masse from Visitation Parish hosted a
‘Shovel Now for Seniors’ event. Together with Squires from Kingsville they did some community service work and shoveled sidewalks and driveways for seniors in Stoney Point. There was no
charge to the seniors but they were encouraged to attend the Squires
Pork Dinner fundraiser to be held on March 24th at 6pm at Visitation Parish. Tickets will be on sale as of Feb. 25th, if you would
like to attend. It is open to everyone. Tickets are $10.00 for adults,
$5.00 for children 10 and under. Please contact Ted Richardson @
519-728-3752.
Lenten Card Parties begin next Sunday, February 26th. The evenings start at 7pm with cards, followed by lunch and prizes. Parishioners are asked to
donate a loaf of sandwiches, a dessert or a door prize.
Choose a Sunday you can help and sign the sheet found
in the hall foyer or call Nancy Sylvestre at 519-7983088 or Thérèse Duquette at 519-687-2304 for more information.
Prizes may be left in the hall kitchen.
Les parties de cartes commencent dimanche prochain le
26 février. Les paroissiens sont demandés d’aider avec le goûter ou
en donnant un prix. Veuillez svp signer la feuille dans le foyer ou
téléphoner Nancy au 519-798-3088 ou Thérèse au 519-687-2304
pour plus d’informations.
Debout ensemble dans le Christ
Les personnes qui se sont inscrit pour petit groupe se
réuniront le jeudi, 23 février à 19h dans la salle paroissiale. Si vous n’avez pas eu la chance de vous
inscrire, il n’est pas trop tard. Donnez votre nom au
bureau 519-687-3118 et soyez à la reunion jeudi soir.
Parenting Tip…
The early days of Lent are a perfect time to talk to our children
about the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness, fasting and praying
to God. Explain to them that Lent is a time
when we strive to grow closer to God through
fasting, prayer and good works. Don’t let your
children ‘give something up’ without talking to
them about the deeper meaning of Lent as a
time to grow in holiness and to show care for
our neighbors. Help your children learn about
Jesus by reading the Bible together; help them
self-reflect with discussions and prayer on how we can be more
Christ-like in our world; most importantly, remind them of the great
hope that comes to us after Lent when we celebrate Easter!