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Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014
“And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.”
Luke 1: 31
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday ~ 5 pm at Blessed Sacrament Church Sunday ~ 9 am (live streamed) at Blessed Sacrament Church
Sunday ~ 10 am at St. Ursula Church Sunday ~ 12 noon at Blessed Sacrament Church (Bilingual - English and Polish)
****AT ALL WEEKEND MASSES YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO RESERVE A SEAT ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS ON LINE AT www.ccfp.dol.ca OR
BY CALLING 519-352-9483 from 9 am until 5 pm
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) Tuesday ~ 9 am at St. Ursula Church
NEW****Wednesday - 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Victory (starting July 22) Thursday at 9 am ~ Blessed Sacrament Church (live streamed)
Confessions (individual) following weekday Masses on
Readings for July 26 1 Kings 3: 5-12. Romans 8: 28-30. Matthew 13: 44-52
July 19, 2020 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor ~ Fr. Jim Higgins
519-352-8530 ext 222 ~ [email protected] Associate Pastor ~ Fr. Jude Ogbenna, C. S. Sp. 519-352-8530 ext 223 ~ [email protected]
Associate Pastor - Fr. Peter Amszej 519-352-8530 ext 224 - [email protected]
Pastoral Minister ~ Colleen Keane 519-352-8530 ext 225 ~ [email protected]
Pastoral Minister ~ Karen Robert 519-352-9483 ext 27 ~ [email protected]
Parish Catechist ~ Ali Chinnick 519-352-9483 ext 26 ~ [email protected]
Deacon Steve Cartier ~ [email protected]
Deacon Jerry Lozon ~ [email protected] Deacon Chris Masterson ~ [email protected] Deacon Morgan Treacy ~ [email protected]
SUPPORT STAFF Receptionist ~ Michelle Elgie
519-352-9483 ext 22 [email protected]
Secretary ~ Maureen Foster
519-352-8530 ext 200 [email protected]
Financial Secretary ~ Lynda Cadotte 519-352-9483/519-352-9370 ext 21
Bookkeeper ~ Barb Butler 519-352-9483 ext 24
Data Recorder ~ Cathy Zimmer 519-352-9483 ext 20 [email protected]
Business Manager ~ Rodger Luxton 519-352-9483 Ext 23
Blessed Sacrament Plant Supervisor Brian Elgie ~ 519-359-9051
St. Agnes Custodian Andy Willburger
St. Joseph Custodian Patrick O’Malley [email protected]
St. Ursula Custodian
Dat Phan [email protected]
Contact us at our Parish Offices: OR: Visit our website at www.ccfp.dol.ca and our Facebook page at https://facebook.com/bssasusj
St. Agnes Church 52 Croydon Street
Office is closed. Please call and leave a message and we will return your call.
St. Ursula Church 205 Tweedsmuir Avenue West
Office is closed. Please call and leave a message and we will return your call.
BLESSED SACRAMENT
145 Victoria Ave
Chatham, ON N7L 3A7
Phone: 519-352-9370
Fax: 519-352-9483
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
490 St. Clair St
Chatham, ON N7L 3K8
Phone: 519-352-8530
Fax: 519-352-9483
ST. AGNES
52 Croydon St
Chatham, ON N7L 1L3
Phone: 519-352-9483
Fax: 519-352-9483
ST. JOSEPH
180 Wellington St W
Chatham, ON
Phone: 519-352-8530
Fax: 519-352-9483
ST. URSULA
205 Tweedsmuir Ave W
Chatham, ON N7M 5N8
Phone: 519-352-8530
Fax: 519-352-9483
I was reminded again that the recommended wearing of face coverings is not a right but a decision that affects not only you but also every person you come into contact with. More and more of the
health officials both here in Ontario and across the country are promoting the wearing of face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We should be seriously considering the effect of our militancy on not wearing a face covering and how that it might impact on someone with a threatened and compromised immunity. In some communities the wearing of the mask is mandatory and if someone wants admission into a building or transportation then they have to wear the face covering or not be admitted. I can only appeal to your social conscience and ask that you reconsider your opinion on not wearing a face covering. For the time being I will advise any of our parishioners who have a vulnerable status of health and would be compromised in situations when not everyone is wearing masks to stay at home and watch livve streaming from Blessed Sacrament at 9 am. on Sundays or another Mass that is televised. It is important that you protect yourselves as we are trying to do when people come to Church. We might have come into Phase 3 of reopening but this does not mean that we let down our defences against the virus. All one has to do is watch the news and see the effects of not observing protocols will do. Keep safe - physical distance at least six feet - wash your hands for 20 seconds - wear a mask.
OUR WEBSITE Did you know the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes has a website? Take a look at www.ccfp.dol.ca. Wish to read the current or past bulletins? Looking for info on upcoming activities? Curious when the sacraments for your children are taking place? Wondering how to donate? Looking for Mass times for our parishes? Lost your Liturgical Ministry schedule? Need prayers? Would like to volunteer in one of our many ministries? Need to contact one of our staff members? Our website has the answer to many questions – check it out!
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Overcoming weakness
Reading I Wisdom 12: 13, 16-19 (on God’s mercy) Reading II Romans 8: 26-27 (the intercession of the Spirit) Gospel Matthew 13: 24-30 (the parable of the weeds) Key Passage: Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know ho w to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. (Romans 8: 26) Adult: What weakness can the power of the Spirit help you overcome? Child: When will you need the help of the Holy Spirit this week?
ANNIVERSARIES
Congratulations to Terry & Connie Abel who are celebrating their 51st anniversary.
PRAYER CHAIN We have people who want to pray for whatever
request comes to them. If you need prayers, please contact Maureen at 519-352-8530
or Michelle at 519-352-9483.
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayers.
Psalm 17:6
Deacon’s Pen Like the rest of the Parish Team, I have missed seeing your smiling faces for the last 3 months and I have also kept you in my prayers. I have enjoyed having time to myself and reflecting on what is happening in our world. I have tried to imagine what God is trying to tell us, and if we are taking the time to hear and respond to his voice. Whilst we are quick to recognise the terrific work our First Responders, doctors and nurses do, there are others whose work went largely unnoticed and maybe underappreciated. Those who work in grocery stores, pharmacies, variety stores and gas stations. Truck drivers, maintenance workers, the folks who work at the Beer Store or LCBO and many more, far too numerous to mention. THANK YOU ALL. COVID 19 has exposed many weaknesses in our society. The deplorable conditions some seniors are forced to endure in some nursing homes. I thank God for the outstanding work done in Chatham-Kent, where our nursing homes were kept Covid free. The nation has been confronted with racial and cultural prejudices that abound in our society and which many, me included, see and have not really recognised it for what it is. Black Lives Matter has become a rallying call. All Lives Matter, from conception to natural death. Maybe because I believe this, I think others do too. I have had time to reflect upon a few other things too; a living wage, equal opportunities and fair treatment for all. A more loving society. I know a lot of people will say, and they are correct, people took advantage of Jesus; he knew it and expected it. The bad in the world will always take advantage of the good. I would like to draw your attention to today’s Gospel. The farmer, God, sowed good seed. The enemy, Satan, sowed weeds. Jesus’ response; “Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.” We are called to live the way Jesus taught us. That is why he sent us the Holy Spirit. To lead good lives, support the weak and oppressed and love one another as Jesus loves us. Have a great week. Peace and May God Bless you all; Deacon Morgan.
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday intentions will continue to be celebrated privately by the priests for now. We are not taking any new intentions at this time. Please be patient with us as we reorganize and make sure all intentions get said.
To Everything there is a Season… “a time to be healed...”
Please pray for the sick of our parish family Dan Attewell, Gordon (Jim) Baillargeon,
Cathy Bachynski, Eva Beausejour, Giselda Bocchino, Donald Bulley, Deb Carr,
Betty Carruthers, Esther Chari, Judy Cudney, Larry De Smit, Mario DeVito, Suzie Devolder,
Dario Dodich, Agatha Duff, Tony Follo, Fran Gazarek, Kathy Harkner,
Marilyn Jarczak, Lucianna Letourneau, Clarita Litschko, Audrey Kraemer, Shirley Mailloux, Evelyn Marentette, Genesio Matteis, Emma Matteis,
Jocelyn McGlynn, Mark McLaughlin, Nicholas Medeiros, Keith Milner, Ruth Nagle, Katherine Prout, Bill Reaume, Jen Rumble,
Sandra Sonneveld, Verna Southgate, John Taylor, Cora Van Brunschot, Krystal Warnock
and Genny Wrotkowska.
God, grant them your peace.
“a time to die….” Please remember in your prayers all deceased relatives and parishioners, especially Philip Dubroy.
Eternal rest grant unto thee.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK July 20 Micah 6: 1-4, 6-8. Matthew 12: 38-42 July 21 Micah 7: 14-15, 18-20. Matthew 12: 46,48-50 July 22 2 Corinthians 5: 14-17. John 20: 1, 11-18 July 23 Jeremiah 2:1-3,7-8, 12-13. Matthew 13:10-17 July 24 Jeremiah 3: 14-17. Matthew 13: 18-23 July 25 2 Corinthians 4: 7-15. Matthew 20: 20-28.
DIOCESAN MINISTERS PRAYER CALENDAR Please remember to pray for these Diocesan ministers: Deacon Jack Grim; Rev. Antoine (Tony) Laforet; Rev. Andrew Sipek; Parish Sacristans in the Diocese of London; Rev. Peter Amszej; Rev. Graham Keep; Hospital Chaplains in the Diocese of London.
MASS ON YOUTUBE Visit our Youtube channel by either go to our Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes website (www.ccfp.dol.ca) and click on the link provided or you can type in the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF-6fs8iJfQ
9 am on Sunday and 9 am on Thursday
Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes Weekday Mass Intentions
for the week of July 20-25
Monday, July 20 – Our Lady of Victory intentions ~ People of the parish
ALL TUESDAY MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 9:00 AM MASS AT ST. URSULA Tuesday, July 21 – St. Agnes intentions
~ Vincensa Cerboni ~ Cam Gilhula ~ Barbara German
Tuesday, July 21 – St. Ursula intentions
~ Living and deceased members of the Michaud & Letourneau families
~ Intentions of Deacon Chris Masterson and family ~ Monique Rivard
Wednesday, July 22 – Blessed Sacrament intentions
~ Jerry McDonnell ~ Special intention Cory Gutteridge and Lisa M
~ Deceased members of Vitek and Kusalik families Wednesday, July 22 – St. Joseph intentions
~ Maurice Formosa & Evelyn McGee ~ John Bocchino ~ Joyce Gavin
Wednesday, July 22 – Our Lady of Victory intentions
~ People of the parish ALL THURSDAY MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 9:00 AM MASS AT BLESSSED SACRAMENT Thursday, July 23 – St. Agnes intentions
~ Antonio & Candida Mano ~ Mario Dos Santos ~ Sergio Roman
Thursday, July 23 – St. Ursula intentions
~ Norma O’Rourke ~ Bernard Myers ~ George Woodall
Friday, July 24 – Blessed Sacrament intentions
~ Oscar Leclair (1st ann) ~ Eileen Thibault ~ Marjorie Laevens
Friday, July 24 – St. Joseph intentions
~ Intentions of Mary Debusschere ~ Anna Doto ~ Jim Mason
Saturday, July 25 – Our Lady of Victory intentions
~ People of the parish
As we are all forced to slow down in our current world, unfortunately some things continue along, such as our household bills and expenses. The same goes for our parishes as well, that operate mainly on donations received at Mass. If you normally donate with your offertory envelope when you attend Mass, there are some other options—including a new, easy, online option.
E-TRANSFER Using your online banking website or app, add the parish you wish to donate to using the parish email address: Blessed Sacrament – [email protected] Our Lady of Victory – [email protected] St. Agnes – [email protected] St. Joseph – [email protected] St. Ursula – [email protected]
Create the e-transfer and in the comment/note area, please indicate your envelope number or your address and which fund you are donating to, such as Sunday Offertory, Easter, Building, Share Lent etc.
No password is needed as the parishes are set up for autodeposit.
CHEQUE If you do not use online banking, you can mail a cheque to the office. Please make your cheque payable to the particular parish and on the memo line, indicate which fund you are donating to. Please mail it to:
St. Agnes Parish 52 Croydon St. Chatham ON N7L 1L3 Attention: “Name of parish you are donating to”
PAD (Pre-Authorized Debit) If you wish to set up PAD, you won’t have to worry about remembering to bring your envelope to Mass or be concerned that you can’t donate because you can’t attend Mass, such as our current situation.
There is a form available on the website (www.ccfp.dol.ca/how-to-donate or click Giving/How to Donate on the top menu). You can print off the form and fill it out and either scan the form and a void cheque and email it (using the email addresses above), or mail the form and void cheque to the office (using the address indicated above). Please note for this method, the form must be received before the 15th of the month in order to take effect the next month.
We have a new way to make your donations to the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes! Parishioners and visitors can make donations online using a computer, laptop, tablet or any mobile device, using your Visa and Mastercard (credit card, as well as Visa and Mastercard debit cards) for any type of donation. This includes both one-time donations and recurring donations. We have been working with a team of experts from Pllenty Inc. to develop this capability.
Getting Started Is Easy • Using your mobile device’s camera, scan the QR
code (see codes below with the particular parish name you wish to donate to), and simply follow the instructions on the screen to make your donation. If you have an older Android smartphone, you may have to install a scanning app — newer androids and all iPhones will scan without the scanning app. You will quickly be directed to the web application.
OR • On your computer or electronic device, go to
Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes website: www.ccfp.dol.ca, then choose the How to Donate button on the home screen, or on the top menu, click Giving/How to Donate, and follow the instructions for the particular parish you wish to donate to.
You will have the option to choose where your donation will go, such as Regular Sunday Offertory, Christmas, Building etc. You can also add a comment. Any funds donated through Pllenty will be part of your annual tax receipt from the parish.
There is no fee to make your donation using this service. Pllenty Inc. runs on Amazon Web services and meets strict Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DDS) for service providers.
This option is currently not available for Our Lady of Victory Parish.
HOW TO DONATE TO THE CHATHAM CATHOLIC FAMILY
