Parish Mission Statement We, the faith-filled communities of St. Paul the Apostle, St. John de Brebeuf

and Our Lady of Good Counsel, under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit, strive to be nourished

as a joyful family gathered around the Eucharist. As a sign of God’s presence in our midst, we promote a

welcoming attitude, encourage others to participate in the ministries of the Church and meet the spiritual,

emotional and physical needs of the members through worship, education and service.

Baptisms Any Sunday during 10:00 am Mass Please call the office to register

Marriage Arrangements to be made with the

Pastor one year in advance.

Reconciliation St. Paul the Apostle Church Sat.. 9-10am

St. Jean de Brebeuf Sat. 4-4:30 pm

Devotions Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday

Holy Mass every First Saturday in honor

of the Blessed Virgin Mother

Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion every Wednesday with Mass at 7:00 pm

Hospital Visits Please inform the Parish Office when a

parishioner is in the hospital

Holy Mass Saturday 7:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am

BUCKHORN St. Jean de Brebeuf Sat 5:00pm

Canada Day to Labour Day Sat 5:00 pm Sun 9:00 am and 10:30

am

YOUNG’S POINT Our Lady of Good Counsel

Canada Day to Labour Day Sun 12:00 pm

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE PARISH St. Jean de Brebeuf - Our Lady of Good Counsel

4 Reid Street, PO Box 462 Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0 Phone: 705 652 3095 E-mail: office@stpaulslakefield.ca Website: stpaullakefield.org

Parish Priest: Father Peter Selvaraj MISSION CHURCHES

Parish Office Hours Wed.to Fri. 10:am-3:pm Secretary Maryann Clancy 705-652-3095 St. Paul’s School 705-652-7532 Good Shepheard Program Cathy Goden 705-742-0962 St. Paul’s Committee Julie Leahy 705-652-8169 Finance Committee Brian Smith 705-652-3095 CWL Audrey von Bogen 705-657-8664 K of C Andrew Paton 416-998-3632 Cemetery Paul Enright 705-657-2101 Hall Rental Office 705-652-3095 Lectors & Ministers Siobhan Mockler 705-243-4133 Music Ministry Cicely Alfonso 705-741-0087

St Vincent de Paul Peter Gruneberg 705-652-3095

Extendicare Ministry Leo Alfonso 705-741-0087

OLGC Restoration Committee

Rita Harrington 705-652-1458

Friends of St. Jean de Brebeuf

Audrey von Bogen 705-657-8664

Screening Committee John Davidson 705-652-1817

Welcome To St. Paul the Apostle, St. Jean de Brebeuf and

Our Lady of Good Counsel

February 12, 2017

The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Readings for Next Week 1st Leviticus 19.1-2, 17-18 2nd 1 Corinthians3. 16-23 Gospel Mathew 5. 38-48 Responsorial Psalm: The Lord is merciful and gracious. For the Month of February, The Sanctuary candles are

burning for the intentions of our parishioners who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and other special events and as well those who are experiencing the healing power of Christ Our parish monthly Calendar will resume for March Please notify the office of any meeting or events in March by Feb 17 that can be included on the calendar. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only

a page”

Dear Friends in Christ: God loves us all with His unconditional love and forgives us with His unlimited forgiveness. As we go to Him, Christ our Lord stretches out

His hands and embraces us with love beyond measure. It is our great joy to come to Church and celebrate His Sacred Mysteries. Nothing is impossible with our loving Jesus. Let us put all our trust and hopes in the name of the Lord and enjoy great things happening in our lives. Today's gospel passage invites us to reflect on how Christ our Lord came to fulfill the law and prophets and thus deepen our faith in Him. May God continue to bless you all in Christ our Lord through the Holy Spirit. God bless. Fr. Peter The Legion of Mary: We are happy to form a 'Legion of Mary' prayer group that will continue to pray for all our parishioners, visitors and others. Our St. Paul's Legion of Mary is named after Our Lady of Good Counsel. Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for February 2017. Comfort

for the Afflicted. That all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees, and marginalized, may find welcome and comfort in our communities.

February Devotion February is the month dedicated to the Holy Family. Though the start of the Lenten season changes within the calendar year, a fair-sized portion of February gives us a space of time between the Christmas celebrations and the increased focus on Jesus's public life and ministry, which occurs in Lent. It is a transition from the feast of Christmas to the fasting of Lent. Therefore, traditionally February has become a time to recall the Holy Family; within the Holy Family is where Jesus spent the time between his birth and embarking on his public journey. Parish History Book A team of dedicated volunteers is compiling material to put together a Parish History Book complete with pictures and print of the beginnings of our three parish churches as well as more recent events. They are looking for contributions from parishioners and visitors to the parish. Please drop off material at the office or contact Julie Leahy. We would like to make this book as complete as possible. DO YOU RECOGNIZE THE CHURCH IN THIS PICTURE? Coffee and Gospel Reflection Please join us every Friday after 8.30am Mass for Gospel reflection. We reflect, discuss and mediate on the weekend gospel passage that prepare us spiritually to enter deeper into the Sacred Mystery of Christ.

TAX RECEIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

“Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is

the beauty of the soul.”

Sunday offering for Feb 5th, $2,353.00 which includes

automatic worship offering of $395.00 (Please consider

automatic worship offering)

HOLY MASS is the best gift on all occasions- Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Death Anniversary, Special intentions, for thanksgiving, good health, conversion, coming back to Church, etc. Mass Intentions Saint Jean de Brebeuf Sat., Feb 18, 5:00 pm For the People of the Parish Saint Paul the Apostle Sat., Feb 18, 7:00 pm For the People of the Parish Sun., Feb 19, 10:00 am for the intentions of Martin VandenBroek by Jane VandenBroek Weekday Mass Schedule Wed., Feb 15, 7:00 pm + Melvin Douglas Hearns by Mary Ellen Hearns Thursday, Feb 16, 8:30 am +Cor van Berkel and Jan van Leishout Friday Feb 17, 8:30 am + Family members and friends remembered by Irene Jones Reconciliation: St Paul’s Lakefield Sat. from 9:00 to10:00 am. Buckhorn Sat. 4: to 4:30 pm Please come and receive the love and forgiveness of Christ our Lord.

Bishop McGrattan will be leaving the Peterborough Diocese and has been appointed to the Diocese of Calgary. Farewell Masses will be held at the Cathedral Sat. Feb. 18 at 5pm, and Sunday Feb 19 at 8:30 am and 10:30 am. We wish His Excellency God’s blessings. Dictionary of Catholic Terms: Wisdom: A spiritual gift which

enables one to know the purpose and plan of God; one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom is also the name of one of the books of the Old Testament. Prayer Brings Healing: Martin

VandenBroek, Bud Brioux, Bob Marler, Eugene McKeiver, Laurie Moriarty. “If one member suffers, we all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together” (1Cor 12.26) Light a Votive Candle: Please light a votive candle to St. Theresa of little flower who intercedes for all your needs and intentions with God. She is

one of the powerful modern saints who says “When one loves, one does not calculate.” Let us ask her to help us grow in Christ. First Reconciliation and Communion: Please continue to pray for all our children who are preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and Communion. Let them deepen their faith in Christ and thus be a beacon of love and hope in the world. The next meeting is on Feb 26th right after 10:00 am mass Rosary Wednesday “The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.” – Saint Francis de Sales. Please join us every Wednesday at 6.30 pm for Rosary and Litany to our Blessed Lady followed by Mother of Perpetual help prayer and Mass at 7.00pm. Spiritual Thought of the Week: "When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the Creator"

Saint's Corner Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius (Feb 14) Cyril and Methodius are some times called the Apostles to the Slavs for their works as missionaries. They were sent as missionaries

first to what is now Ukraine and then to Moravia. They worked to make the liturgy and Scripture available in the vernacular. Cyril died in Rome, while Methodius was consecrated a bishop and returned to Moravia. in 1980 Pope John Paul II declared Cyril and Methodius patrons of Europe. MARK YOUR CALENDARS St Paul the Apostle Church BBQ Roast Beef Dinner. Come and enjoy our 15th annual dinner and entertainment on Sunday August 13, 2017 Cost $15 adult, Children 6-12 $7 and children under 6 years old free Catechism of the Catholic Church: What are

the corporal works of mercy? To feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter

the homeless, visit the sick and the imprisoned, and bury the dead.

Finance Committee Meeting Feb 19th after 10:am Mass Catholic Women's League Please support our our "Purses with

a Purpose" campaign. We are asking for donations of slightly used medium to large size purses, and/or new personal items to fill them. Donations may be left in the box found at the back of the Church. Thank you for your

generosity. Our Knights of Columbus have invited us all for Pancake Tuesday on Feb. 28th from 3 pm to 7 pm. This event is by donation. Please do come with your family and thus let us enjoy our community and enter into Lent. Attention Quilters or Learners Please join us for quilting and

fellowship on Wednesdays from 1-

4 pm downstairs in the church

hall.

Extendicare Ministry: We are happy that we have an active Extendicare ministry that helps the seniors at Extendicare. On the first and third Thursday of the month at

11.00 am they meet to pray and heal. If you would like to join the ministry, please call the office or talk to Leo Alphonso at 705-741 0087. Pilates Starting Feb 15th Janice Scanlon will be available to make us physically stronger through Pilates Exercise on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The class would be for everyone at $5.00 per class. For more information please call 705-652-3095. P.S. First class is FREE!

COME AND EXERCISE St Patrickds Day Celebrations at St. Paul’s

Please “Save the Date” Sunday March 12th, 2017 Memorare: REMEMBER, O most

gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

A special mass will be celebrated

on weekdays for each of those who used All Souls Day envelopes last

November.

“Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this

faith is to see what you believe.”

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and Ipad? Try Ipray and

God is listening "

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