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St. Basil’s Parish
Ottawa, Ontario
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. “
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Scriptures for May 18, 2008
First Reading: Exodus 34: 4b - 6, 8 - 9
Moses goes up the mountain again to find favour with God. As he prays
on behalf of the people, rebellious though they are, Moses begs God to
receive them once again as chosen and precious people.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13: 11 - 13
Paul closes his letter to the Corinthians with a Trinitarian blessing.
Gospel: John 3: 16 - 18
Jesus is the manifestation of God’s love; He is God’s plan for the
redemption of humanity.
This Week
Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day)
9:00 a.m. Mass for Ginette Ranger req. by the family
8:00 p.m. AA Meeting – Westboro Step
Tuesday, May 20
9:00 a.m. Mass for Manon McKinley req. by Ron & Vi Halstead
7:30 p.m. CWL Meeting in Conference Room
Wednesday, May 21
9:00 a.m. Mass for a special intention
1:15 p.m. Retirees’ Social
6:00 p.m. Choir practice (M.A.Dunn)
6:15 p.m. Beavers
7:00 p.m. Scouts
7:15 p.m. Choir Practice
Thursday, May 22
9:00 a.m. Mass for Ken Dewar req. by the family
9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary
Friday, May 23
9:00 a.m. Mass for a special intention
7:30 p.m. A.A. Meeting – By The Book
Saturday, May 24
5:00 p.m. Mass for Leonard Delaney req. by Dorothy Levi Millark
5:00 p.m. Mass for Amelia Edwards req. by Pearl LaFoucade &
family
Sunday, May 25 (Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)
9:00 a.m. Mass for the People of the Parish.
9:00 a.m. Mass of thanksgiving req. by Jennine Lalonde
11:00 a.m. Mass for Leonard Delaney req. by Ron Pasco
11:00 a.m. Mass for Robert Prince req. by Joan and Ron Code
11:00 a.m. Mass for Ruby McKinley req. by Ron & Vi Halstead
PLEASE NOTE
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 19, 2008 for Victoria Day.
ST. ELIZABETH CONCERT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Featuring Tyler’s Tunes for Tots; children come dressed as their favorite
character. Performance by Holy Trinity Rhythm and Blues Band (60 &
70’s music). Sun., May 25, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth parish.
Admission $5/person. Children under age 2, free. Info: (613-725-2242).
INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
QUEBEC CITY – JUNE 15 – 22, 2008
From June 15 - 22, Canada welcomes the 49th International Eucharistic
Congress in Quebec City. A special collection is being held in all parishes
on May 24 & 25 when we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood
of Our Lord. The Congress' organizers hope to count again on your
generosity to ensure the success of this event, which we know will have
an impact on our lives as Catholics and on the life of the Church.
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND THE
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
3 hours of adoration at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 153 Woodroffe,
beginning at noon on Friday, May 30. All welcome. Info: (613-7227661).
NEW WHEELCHAIR
The CWL of St. Basil’s has purchased a wheelchair to replace the one
stolen from the narthex last fall. It will be stored in a secure spot. Should
you or a member of your family have need of it, simply ask one of the
ushers who will gladly assist you.
TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND
Jesus walked there, and prayed there – you can too, in the Holy Land.
Join some Deacons and Candidates in Diaconate Formation (all are
welcome) and experience the Bible up close. Mar. 5 – 14, 2009. Info:
(holy-land-visit.com); (holylandtour@rogers.com); Ray Kaluski (613-7479906).
RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
Friends of Father Corbin Eddy are cordially invited to a party for him as
he celebrates his retirement after 40 years in the priesthood, hosted by a
few friends. Date: Sunday, June 1, 2008, at St. Basil's Parish.
Evening Prayer at 7:30 p.m. followed by a small reception in the
parish hall.
SPRING CONCERT
The Choirs of the Ottawa Catholic School Board present their Spring
Concert, What Would We Do Without Music, Monday, June 2 at St. Paul
High School Auditorium, 7:30 pm, admission $10 at the door.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Archbishop Marcel Gervais will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his
ordination to the priesthood on May 31st at 10 a.m. at the Notre Dame
Cathedral. Reception to follow. All are welcome.
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From the Pastor’s Desk
1. The feast of Pentecost last Sunday points us in the direction of
community building. We have a great heritage of active involvement on
the part of parishioners in all areas of parish ministries. We need more
people to be interested serving on Pastoral Council, Baptismal Team,
etc. Pastoral Council is a very important and vital structure so that the
pastor receives input and advice to read the collective pulse of the
community. I would like to see more people who would be keen on being
there to serve the community this way.
We also need another volunteer to assist in the ministry of Baptismal
Preparation. Please contact me if you are able to help with this important
ministry.
2. In conjunction with the Scout leaders who will facilitate activities with
parish volunteers, we plan to have a parish barbecue on Sunday, June
22, at noon, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please attend and if possible,
lend a hand to make this into a fun parish event.
3. We celebrate the Eucharist in thanksgiving for the great deeds of
God. If you are not baptized and would like to join us at the table as
Catholic Christians, please contact the parish office.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
All Christian Initiation team members, those who have been sponsors,
those who would like to be sponsors, and all parishioners who are
interested in learning about and becoming involved in the RCIA ministry
at St. Basil's are invited to join us at the Diocesan Center for a morning
of prayer, reflection and discussion on Saturday, May 31, from 9:00 am
- 1:00 pm
If you are interested, please call John Charbonneau at the Parish Office
or call John Power at 613-723-5977.
UNDER THE SON!
The biggest retreat for Ottawa's Catholic Youth all year! May 30 - June
1, St. Monica's parish. Grades 9-12. Games, food, sleeping out in tents,
worship, speakers, Mass, Adoration under the stars! Register at:
(www.ottawacatholicyouth.com/uts/). Info: Ted (613-738-5025 ext 231).
BENEFIT CONCERT
The Northern Stars Chorus (members of the men’s Barbershop Harmony
Society) will be performing at Bromley Road Baptist Church, 1900
Lauder Drive (near Carling & Maitland) on Wednesday May 28th at 7
P.M. in a benefit concert in support of the Bromley mission team who will
be traveling to Kenya in July, 2008. A free will offering will be taken. You
are invited to come out for this fun evening of a cappella music! Invite a
friend! For more information please contact 613-722-2834 or
info@bromleyroadbaptist.org
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Aid to Cyclone Victims in Myanmar
Development and Peace is accepting funds to help victims of the
devastating Nargis Cyclone, which has left over 22,000 dead and
thousands more homeless after hitting Myanmar’s Irrawady Delta region
on Saturday, May 3. Contributions can be made by telephone (1-888664-3387), online at www.devp.org, or by cheque (marked “Emergency:
Burma/Myanmar”) & sent to Development and Peace, 1425 RenéLévesque Blvd. West, 3rd floor, Montreal (Quebec) H3G 1T7
----------------------------------------------------Donating through the Canadian Red Cross
Canadians wishing to make a financial donation may give online at
www.redcross.ca, call 1-800-418-1111 or contact their local Canadian
Red Cross office. The 24-hour toll free line accepts Visa, MasterCard and
American Express. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian
Red Cross, earmarked “Myanmar Cyclone” and mailed to the Canadian
Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa,
Ontario, K2P 2P2.
CWL MONTHLY MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the St. Basil’s CWL will take place on this
Tuesday May 20th at 7:30 p.m. All women of the parish are welcome to
come and join us.
LEGION OF MARY PILGRIMAGE
To the Shrines of Our Lady of the Cape, Cap-de-la-Madeleine, and SteAnne de Beaupré – holiday weekend, 2-4 August 2008. Information and
tickets, please contact: Wayne at 613-591-3762; Marilyn at 613-4461143; or Anne at 613-828-7933.
ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY SUMMER INSTITUTES IN
Pastoral Liturgy (SIPL) and Religious Education (SIRE)
July 7-18, 2008.
Check out these interesting courses available this summer. (Introduction
to Liturgy, Reconciliation, RCIA-Receiving Baptized Christians into Full
Communion, Liturgical Year, Sunday Eucharist, Catechetical
Foundations of Liturgical Renewal) Brochures are available by the east
side bulletin board; please take one if you are interested in attending.
OFFICIAL PRAYER OF THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
God our Father,
We bless you and give you thanks for your Son Jesus,
The gift of your love for the life of the world.
Watch over your Church as it celebrates in joy and hope
The 49th International Eucharistic Congress.
Renew our faith in the Holy Eucharist,
The memorial of your Son’s death and resurrection.
May your Holy Spirit shed his light upon us
And grant us strength to serve as faithful witnesses to the Gospel.
Nourish us with your Word and your Bread of Life
So that united with Mary, the Mother of your Divine Son and Mother of
the Church, we will bear much fruit for the salvation of the world.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
ART AUCTION
The Ottawa West End Community Chaplaincy is hosting an Art Auction
on Wednesday, May 21st beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian
Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave. There will be refreshments, a
silent auction of the works of local artists, a live auction featuring the
talents of local celebrities and clergy of the west end of Ottawa. Tickets
are $10. each with proceeds going to the work of the Chaplaincy.
Cheques or cash only when purchasing art please. Tickets are available
at the door or from Tilly Flaherty at 613-225-1864.
ST. ELIZABETH CONCERT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Featuring Tyler’s Tunes for Tots; children come dressed as their favorite
character. Performance by Holy Trinity Rhythm and Blues Band (60 &
70’s music). Sun., May 25, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. St. Elizabeth parish.
Admission $5/person. Children under age 2, free. Info: (613-725-2242).
TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND
Jesus walked there, and prayed there – you can too, in the Holy Land.
Join some Deacons and Candidates in Diaconate Formation (all are
welcome) and experience the Bible up close. Mar. 5 – 14, 2009. Info:
(holy-land-visit.com); (holylandtour@rogers.com); Ray Kaluski (613-7479906).