St. Marys Catholic Church

Beginning next Sunday May 23, 2021, we will have a “Parking Lot Mass” 

at 9 am in the parking lot behind the church.

You will be able to attend this Mass while remaining in your vehicles.

Fr. will offer Mass outside on a covered stage trailer so he will be visible to those in their cars. (We thank Cavanagh Construction for their generosity in loaning us this trailer.)

To hear the Mass all you will need to do is switch your ignition key to “Accessories”  and turn your car radio to 99.5 FM.

Please note: there will be “parking ushers” that will tell you where to park so that we can accommodate as many vehicles as possible. We are hoping to be able to accommodate about 40-50 vehicles in the parking lot and on the street beside it.

Communion time, Fr. and the Eucharistic Ministers will move from car to car to distribute Communion through your car windows.

At the end of Mass, we ask that you please wait for the parking ushers to let you know when it is your turn to leave the lot.

For those that prefer to watch the streamed Sunday Mass at 11 am, that will continue on our Facebook site as usual.

Please let those without email know of this news.

Mass Requests during the Week of May 16, 2021

A reminder to Notre Dame Catholic High School Graduating Students

Applications for the Catholic Women’s League Bursary for graduating students of Notre Dame Catholic High School are still available. Applications must be received by May 21, 2021. The applicant will require a letter from Fr. Cosmas, so students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Bursary Application 2021

“Rejoice in the Lord!”

The Women’s Fall Retreat team is presenting a Pentecost – Morning of Reflection on Saturday June 5, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Women of all ages are invited to join us to reflect on the JOY that marked the wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit to the early church at Pentecost.

The keynote presentation will be given by Sarah Damm, a published Catholic writer and speaker from Minnesota, U.S.A. Sarah began her professional life working in communications in the Catholic education sector. As a busy mother of six, she continues to be engaged in women’s ministry. Sarah writes for Blessed Is She, CatholicMom.com and WINE: Women in the New Evangelization. Learn more about Sarah at sarahdamm.com. We are looking forward to having Sarah join our group of Canadian women for our Pentecost -Morning of Reflection.

Gather with us, along with Fr. Brian McNally, our WFR Spiritual Director, for a morning of faith-deepening talks, inspiring music and small group break out sessions. You will have the opportunity to connect with other women who are followers of Christ. Join us as we consider what it means to “Rejoice in the Lord.”

To register for this session, go to https://pentecost-morningofreflection.eventbrite.ca. The cost for the morning is $20.00 and will be presented on the Zoom platform. Registrants will receive the Zoom link the week before the event by email.

The Knights of Columbus  Council 5153 held its first Raffle Draw on Tuesday May 11, 2021.

1. The winner of Draw # 1 was ticket #25  – Lee Foley ($100)
2. The winner of Draw # 2 was ticket # 12 –    Cecil Du Bois ($100)

Congratulations!

The next draw will take place on June 1st at 7:30pm.

Thanks very much.

For more information contact
knightsofcolumbus5153@gmail.com 

Registrations for the Masses for the week of May 18-23 opened at 9 am today.

The available spots for the Masses on Saturday May 22 and Sunday May 23 are now all booked.

However, we still have room at the weekday Masses.

Please call the office at 613-257-1284 to book your spot.

Dr. Leonie Herx, MD,PhD,CCFP-PC

will be hosting an information session on the recent changes to the Medical Assistance in Dying legislation in Canada.

May 20, 2021 at 1 pm

Join on ZOOM Meeting

For more information  please see the link below.

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Catholic Education Week 2021 Prayer

Gracious and generous God,
Creator of the earth, our common home,
with each new day, we prepare the earth
of our lives by sowing seeds of gratitude
for all you have given. Inspire us to
cultivate relationships with all living
beings. May we harvest new fruit and
marvel in the wonder at the beauty
around us. Nurture us in hope.
Amen.

“Those who hope in the LORD will renew
their strength.“(Isaiah 40:31)