The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke

 

 

Pastor:            Reverend Kerry Brennan                                                                            33110C Highway 17 East

                            olgcpastor@magma.ca                                                                                                          Box 336

Telephone:             613-584-3696                                                                                                                    Deep River, Ontario K0J 1P0           

Fax:                        613-584-1286

Website:  http://www.magma.ca/~olgcpastor/index.htm                                                                                 Email:  olgc@magma.ca

 

SecretaRY:   Lee-Ann McCarthy                                                                                                                                 PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Veronica Lock                                                                                                                                            9:00am to 12 noon

                                                                                                                                                                                                   1:00pm to 4:00pm 

 

 

Sunday Eucharist                                                                                                               Sacrament of Penance

Saturday:     Our Lady of Good Counsel      4:30 p.m.                                                                Deep River:   Saturday: 3:45-4:15p.m.

Sunday:        Saint Anthony                            9:00 a.m.                                                                                                         Thursday:  6:30 p.m.

                     Our Lady of Good Counsel     11:00 a.m.                                                                             Chalk River:  Sunday:    8:30 a.m.

                                                                                                                                                                        Or by appointment

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

 EPIPHANY PRAYER

Lord may the Magi be my example this year

In their travels teach me perseverance

In their gifts teach me generosity

In their adoration teach me love.

AMEN

 

 

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM O LORD

Please pray for the repose of the souls of departed members of our parishes especially Mary James, mother of Murray, Martin & Malcolm James and Florence Lefort, sister-in-law of Jean & Louisette Roy.

 

YAMASA MISSION 2012

Over the next 3 weeks members of our parish, community and others involved in this ministry will be working to improve the lives of those in Yamasa in Dominican Republic.  Yours prayers for their success and well being are appreciated.

 

FIRST RECONCILIATION

This coming Monday students from St. Anthony receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.  Students from Our Lady of Good Counsel will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Wednesday evening.

Parent meetings for First Communion will follow on the same evening.

 

 

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

O.L.G.C.                        Sunday           $5497.24

ST. ANTHONY              Sunday              $520.00                                             

   Heating              $230.00

Thank you for your continued support of our parishes.

Anyone who has not picked up their 2012 Offertory Envelopes may do so at the Parish Office.

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

4^th  Degree Meeting in Pembroke on Tuesday, January 17^th at 7:30 p.m.

 

SQUIRES

Meeting, Monday January 16^th, 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall (downstairs).

 

FUN IN THE SUN

The January winner was #226, Irene & Ken McKee.

 

EDGE

Friday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information please contact either Jody Shaddick at 613-589-2657 or Grace Richmond at 613-584-4932.

 

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

COMING IN LENT

THE KEYS AND THE SWORD

A bible study for High School Students on the Acts of the Apostles.  Watch the bulletin for further information.

T3: Acts–The Keys and the Sword equips teens with a foundational understanding of the main characters, doctrines, events, and journeys that make up this incredible “gospel of the Holy Spirit.” offering a deeper look at Sts. Peter and Paul, the evolution of the early Christian Church, the call to evangelization, the sacramental ministry, the first Christian communities and the trials of an evangelist, The program is filled with humour, heroic moments, powerful testimonies, daring escapes, and incredible adventures.

 

SHORTER CHRISTIAN PRAYER

January 15^th, Psalter Page 111, Proper Pg. 504

 

MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER

On Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:45 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday mornings after Mass, here at OLGC we will pray Morning and Evening prayer, the prayer of the Church. 

 

PARISH FUNERAL LUNCHES

Parishioners have been most generous in the past few years in helping to supply lunches when we have had funerals.

These lunches are the responsibility of the parish for our deceased brothers and sisters.  The role of the CWL is in coordinating and serving the lunches.

All parish members are included in the contact list for these lunches.  If you feel unable to help in the preparation of food please consider making a monetary contribution to help in the purchase of supplies.

 

DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT TRUTHQUEST- Feb. 3-5, 2012

St. Joseph's Catholic High School, Renfrew (grade 8-12)

Earlybird fee: $40 by Jan. 20th otherwise $45.

Jan. 27^th, final deadline.  Details on bulletin board, registration forms at the back of both parishes.

 

LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA CD’S

A number of new CD’s have been added to the rack at the back of Our Lady of Good Counsel.  These CD’s make an excellent companion for those travelling this winter.

 

LIVING FAITH DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET

Copies of the booklet for January, February and March are still available at the back of both parishes. 

 

FOOD BANK

The need for generosity within our community does not end with the start of a new year. Please remember that the fourth Sunday of each month (January 22^nd) is considered FOOD BANK SUNDAY within our parishes.

Your generosity throughout the Christmas Season was appreciated.  Envelopes with donations may also be placed in the collection basket.  Please mark these clearly for the Food Bank.

 

EMPTY BOWLS

In support of the Food Bank there will be an “Empty Bowls” event at the Christian Education Centre on Sunday, January 22^nd.  Come and enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread and take home the unique bowl that you have chosen for your soup.  All bowls are made by local artisans in support of this event.  Cost is $25. per bowl (meal).  Tickets may be purchased at Monica’s Pantry.  For more information please see the notice on the bulletin board at the back of the church.

 

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

Pope John Paul II established the celebration of the World Day of the Sick on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.  The parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will be celebrating its feast day on Saturday, February 11^th at 11 am.  The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered to those who seek the healing power of God’s love in their lives.  Everyone is invited to attend as we pray for those who are sick and for all those who care for the sick.

 

ANNULMENT

“Understanding Annulments In The Church” with Father Ryan Holly discussing the meaning and process for Catholics on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7:00pm at K of C Hall on Ellis Ave., Pembroke.  Sponsored by K of C Bishop

N.Z. Lorrain Council 1531. All invited and welcome.

 

THE SORROW OF DISEASE

“The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted, uncared for and deserted by everybody. The greatest evil is the lack of love and charity, the terrible indifference towards one’s neighbor who lives at the roadside assaulted by exploitation, corruption, poverty and disease.”

Mother Teresa

DID YOU KNOW….?

The Sisters of St. Joseph in Pembroke as part of their prayer ministry pray for various Religious throughout our Diocese on each day of the month.  In January, their primary prayer focus is on Christian Unity in the Family and in the World and on Friday January 20^th, their prayer intention is for Father Brennan and the parishes in Chalk River and Deep River.

 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER IN 2012

Ash Wednesday                         -          February 22^nd

Good Friday                               -          April 6^th

Easter                                        -          April 8^th

Advent                                      -          December 2^nd

 

BROTHERLY LOVE

A parish teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her 8 & 9 year-olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor thy father and thy mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?”

Without missing a beat, one boy,  the oldest of five siblings, answered, “Thou shalt not kill.”

 

OUR LADY OF GUADELUPE HOLY HOUR

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL ADDED TO TOUR

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Holy Hour at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Deep River after the 7 p.m. mass on Thursday, January 19^th.  The Holy hour will consist of a Prayer Service before a touring image of Our Lady of Guadelupe seeking her intercession for faith renewal, the development of a culture of life and world peace.

 

WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS & REGUGEES

 “If the dream of a peaceful world is shared by all, if the refugees’ and migrants’ contribution is properly evaluated, then humanity can become more and more of a universal family and our earth a true common home.” Pope John Paul II

 

CLOTHING COLLECTION FOR MISSION TRIP TO CHINCHA, PERU

A small group of laypersons, including Ron and Deborah Desrochers of OLGC Parish, will be joining Sr. Pauline Coulterman on a visit to Chincha this February. This mission trip will support the ongoing work to continue the education of children in this district and their families. Please pray for the mission trip. In addition to your prayers, you could donate items for us to carry in our luggage. The following items would be appreciated: baby clothes (NB to 12 m size sleepers, cloth diapers, plastic pants), children’s clothes (ages 4 – 12 T-shirts, shorts, bathing suits), pantyhose, small stuffed toys, or letters/cards for your sponsored children. 613-584-2711

 

 

 

 

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES FOR JANUARY

 

 

ALTAR GIFTS