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St. Basil’s Parish
Ottawa, Ontario
SCRIPTURES FOR APRIL 15, 2007
First Reading: Acts 5: 12 - 16
The early community continued the work of Jesus, healing and working
wonders.
Second Reading: Revelation 1: 9 – 11, 12 – 13, 17 - 19
God has given us new life in Christ, a life that will never end. We replace
the fear of death with the rejoicing in faith.
Gospel: John 20: 19 - 31
Jesus gives the disciples the ability to forgive sins. This will be the central
message of the resurrection. After this, our sins have all been forgiven.
We start with a new kind of life.
CELEBRATIONG 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
‘FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY’
St. Maurice Church, Sun., Apr. 15, 1:45 – 4:00 p.m. With Exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament, enthronement of the image, talk by Fr. John
Vandenakker, CC., confessions, chaplet, and veneration of the image.
Info: Maria Pirrone (613-225-6067).
This Week
Monday, April 16
9:00 a.m. Mass for Hector Ranger req. by the Legion of Mary
9:30 a.m. Slim & Trim
9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary
8:00 p.m. AA Meeting – Westboro Step
Tuesday, April 17
9:00 a.m. Mass for Anne Ahearn req. by Gerry & Helen Lapierre
6:30 p.m. Brownies
7:30 p.m. CWL meeting
Wednesday, April 18 – (*at St. Basil’s Church)
9:00 a.m.* Mass for John Ruth, CSB
9:30 a.m. Slim & Trim
1:15 p.m. Retirees’ Social
Thursday, April 19
9:00 a.m. Mass for a special intention
6:30 p.m. Cubs
7:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting
Friday, April 20
9:00 a.m. Mass for Anne Ahearn req. by G. Sciarro
9:30 a.m. Slim & Trim
7:30 p.m. A.A. Meeting – By the Book
Saturday, April 21
5:00 p.m. Mass for the People of the Parish
Sunday, April 22
9:00 a.m. Mass for Lucien Dubé req. by the family, AND . . .
for Ken Dewar req. by the family.
11:00 a.m. Mass for Elsie Mullen req. by Ron & Vi Halstead
ANNUAL DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
For couples celebrating their 25, 30, 40, 50, 60th or more anniversary this
year. Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sunday, May 6, 2:30 p.m. Please return
the completed registration form before April 27. Info: 738-5025 ext. 217
MIRIAM CENTRE
Are you hurting after the loss of a child…miscarriage…abortion…infant
death? Do you need help with a baby? Are you facing a difficult
pregnancy? Miriam Centre is there to offer support, encouragement and
help before and after the birth of a baby.
Free and confidential: 613-830-8623
NAZARETH SUMMER FAMILY RETREATS
MASS OF HEALING
With Father Fernando Suarez, CC. Friday, April 27, 7:00 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary, 6:15 p.m. St. Anthony’s Church (Gladstone &
Booth). Info: Maria Pirrone (613-225-6067); (www.fatherfernando.com).
133RD ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
TO ST. ANNE DE BEAUPRE & CAP-DE-LA-MADELEINE
From the Dioceses of Ottawa, Gatineau/Hull, Pembroke, Mont-Laurier,
and Alexandria/Cornwall on August 18 - 19, 2007. Info: Mike Budge,
Pilgrimage Ste. Anne (613-224-8110).
Nazareth Summer Family Retreats are an opportunity to explore Catholic
family life with other Catholic families. The retreats are held at Dominus
Vobiscum Family Retreat Centre in the Laurentians, about a 3½ hour
drive from Ottawa. Daily Mass, separate sharing sessions for parents
and children, lots of family and recreation time, Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a priest “in
residence” for the week, a safe and sunny beach, a playground, daily
lunch prepared—all these things combine to create a memorable week
for all. Dates of this year’s retreats are July 22 – 28, 2007, July 29 -August 4, 2007, and August 5 – August 11, 2007.
For more information, visit the website www.nazarethfamily.com or
phone Cheryl at 613 446-1868.
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From the Pastor’s Desk
1. Much appreciation to all concerned with the preparation and
celebration of our Parish Liturgies during the Season of Lent and
especially the Easter Triduum: Music Ministers, Trustees, Lectors,
Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, Ushers, Decorators, Hospitality
Ministers and the Co-ordinators of these ministries. Thanks also to
Lorraine Shields and others involved in the reception after the Easter
Vigil; Fr. Norm Bonneau for assisting and preaching at liturgies during the
Triduum; George Langlois as Masters of Ceremony for the Vigil; Kevin
Murnaghan for keeping the sound system going; Joe Basile & Art Burnett
with the Easter Fire; Catherine Casserly for getting us the beautiful
baptismal font. Many thanks also to Carmel Horan for co-ordinating the
Triduum Morning Prayers, as well as the Evening Prayers throughout the
Easter Season. I am thankful to all the presiders and musical ministers
for your contribution to these prayers.
2. Our congratulations are extended to Man-Lei & Shirley Wong, together
with their daughter Michelle, who, together with 4 adults of the Chinese
Community, were baptized at the Easter Vigil; and to the parents and
godparents of Alexis Carol Stabler, who was baptized Easter Sunday.
3. All through the season of Easter, school-aged parish children will
complete their initiation through the sacraments of confirmation and firstcommunion. Our congratulations are extended to families of the following
children who celebrated the sacraments on Easter Sunday: Andrew
Corbett, Heather Dunn, Rose Garvey, Amy Mackevic, Evan Mackevic,
Jack McCauley and Sarah McKinnon. Thanks to Jo-Anne Henderson and
Julie Leduc, who provided a great deal of their time and effort, to secure
the preparation and participation of families.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Bill Dervin whose funeral took
place here last Tuesday, and to Karen Zappia and her family for the lost
of their husband & father Tony Zappia.
4. The Wednesday morning Masses for the next 3 weeks [April 18th, 25th
& May 2nd] will be at the church. Mass will resume at Notre Dame on May
9th until May 30th.
“A Song for the Earth”
St. Michael and All Angels Youth Group in co-operation with Just Voices
of Ottawa will present a concert of music and story in honour of
International Earth Day on Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Michael
and All Angels Anglican Church, 2112 BelAir Drive.
The featured performers will be Tom Lips, Ottawa storyteller and folk
musician, and Just Voices, an energetic community choir that sings
songs on a social and environmental activist themes. A portion of the
proceeds will go to the Sierra Legal Defense Fund and a portion to the
Church Youth Group to help finance their Rome Project.
Tickets are $9 per person, (children up to 12 free) available at the door,
from members of St. Michael’s Youth Group or Just Voices choir, or by
phoning Bill McCauley at 613-523-2167.
CLOTHING NEEDED
The Community Clothes Closet at All Saints Lutheran Church (1061
Pinecrest Rd.) continues to have an ongoing need for women’s and
children’s clothing. Donations can be brought to Lynn on Wednesdays
from 1-3 p.m. or Thursdays from 9:30 – 11:30. Thank you.
SPRING CONCERT
The Bytown Voices will present their spring concert here at St. Basil’s
on Sunday, May 6 at 3.00. Robert Jones (our Saturday Mass organist)
conducts this choir. Tickets are $10 (adults) and $5 (students) and will be
available at the door or from Bob Jones or Joanne and Kim Dix. Music of
Buxtehude, Mozart, Fauré, Morley, Ellington.
INSTITUTE ON RECONCILIATION
The death and resurrection of Christ have redeemed humanity from
conflict, division and hatred. With the risen Christ we are to proclaim
hope and reconciliation to the world. That we may be a people of
reconciliation and peace, that we may strengthen our commitment to
build reconciling communities, you are invited to participate in the
Ambassadors of Christ: Building Reconciling Communities Institute, June
21-23, 2007 hosted by our diocese in partnership with the North
American Forum on the Catechumenate and St. Paul University, Ottawa.
Our world still needs to hear of healing, reconciliation and forgiveness.
Together let us walk the way of reconciliation, discovering the richness of
our vocation to bring peace and hope to others.
Information: Carol Kuzmochka 613-738-5025 ext. 251 or
ckuzmochka@ecclesia-ottawa.org
ACHIEVE SPIRITUAL GROWTH IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY:
For Separated and Divorced Catholics.
Speaker: Deacon Paul Coderre. Wed., April 18, 7:30 p.m. Diocesan
Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place. No registration required; free session. Info:
Deacon Paul Coderre (613-738-5025, Ext 222); (deaconpaul@ecclesiaottawa.org). All are welcome.
COME AND SEE FOR MEN:
Have you ever thought of becoming a priest?
Our "Come and See" group meets each month for fellowship, prayer and
discussion. The next meeting is on Fri., Apr. 20. Info: Msgr. Len Lunney
(613-738-5025).
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
"The more the human conscience succumbs to secularization, loses its
sense of the very meaning of the word "Mercy", moves away from God
and distances itself from the mystery of mercy, the more the Church has
the right and duty to appeal to the God of mercy "with loud cries". (JPII
Encyclical Letter, Dives in Misericordia). Holy Cross Parish. April 15,
3:00 p.m., Info: (613-731-7834).
SACRED MUSIC SOCIETY – HEAVENLY VOICES NEEDED
An invitation to join the new Sacred Music Society Choir. First rehearsal
under the direction of Maestro Uwe Lieflander. Fri., April 20, 7:30 p.m.
St. Patrick Basilica. Info: (613-744-3026).
MUSIC FROM THE SYNAGOGUE
Reform Judaism’s classic and contemporary liturgical music. St.
Matthias Anglican Church, Sun., May 6, 3:00 p.m. Info & tickets: (613722-6016).
SPRING BRUNCH
Hosted by St. Maurice Parish C.W.L. Guest speaker: Dr. Louise
Coulombe. Sun., April 22, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. St. Maurice
parish. Tickets: $10 in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Info:
Joan Yeldon (613-225-6830) or Bobbie Kolody (613-226-7188).