St. Catherine of Siena Parish March 2013 We thank Pope Benedict XVI for his eight years of service to the Church. And we pray for him and for his successor. In Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI O God, who in your wondrous providence chose your servant Pope Benedict XVI to preside over your Church, we give you most hearty thanks for the years of his faithful service, praying that, after having served as the Vicar of Your Son on Earth, he may enjoy your abundant blessing in this Life and, at life’s end, be received by your Son into Eternal Glory through Christ Our Lord. Amen. Prayer for the Election of a Pope Lord God, You are our Eternal Shepherd and Guide. In Your mercy grant Your Church a shepherd who will walk in Your ways and whose watchful care will bring us Your blessing. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen. We pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Aldo Uderzo, a Scalabrinian priest who served St. Catherine of Siena Church, for many years. He will be remembered fondly for his dedication and work with the youth of our parish. He passed away on Friday, March 1st , 2013. Archdiocesan Day of Confessions Wednesday March 6th Take the opportunity to prepare for Easter. In our parish, from 8:30 to 11:30am, 2:30 to 5:30pm, and 7:30 to 8:30pm. March 16th and 17th ShareLife Sunday First Collection. “You can work wonders”. Please be generous. Bundle Sunday St. Vincent de Paul Society will collect clean, usable clothing in our parking lot. Parish Lenten Mission Wednesday March 20th to Friday March 22nd Please join us for three nights of Lenten Reflections with Mass, Healing and Adoration starting at 7pm. Stations of the Cross continue every Friday 6:30pm Holy Week March 24th to 30th Schedule Please check the church website for details www.stcatherine.ca 2012 Income Tax Receipts can be picked up at the office on weekdays during regular hours. Thank you all for your generousity this year.