5th SUNDAY IN LENT

Sunday March 29, 2009

IN YOUR PRAYERS

We pray for the repose of the soul of Bill Clouthier, father of Charlene (Terry) Kenney and for Evelyn Morglan, sister of Bill (Theresa) Morglan and Theresa LaRocque. May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

Last weekend’s Sunday Offering was $4,508.00. Thank you for your generous support of our parish.

MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY

The parish Pastoral Council would like to honor the parishioners who are celebrating an anniversary that marks any fifth year of their marriage. This celebration would take place at the 10 am mass on Sunday May 10th. Any couple celebrating an anniversary that falls on the 5th or 10th year or multiples of these numbers or anyone celebrating an anniversary over 60 years is invited to fill in the form below, place it in the collection basket and join with other couples in celebrating their love.

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Name ______

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# of years married ______

Date of Marriage _____/_____/_____

DD MM YY

INCOME TAX RECEIPTS

Income tax receipts will be available at the parish office Monday through Friday from 9 to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. If you have any questions about your tax receipt or would like to have one mailed to you, please call the parish office at 613-735-6392.

LOURDES LEADERSHIP TEAM

YOUTH GROUP

The Lourdes Leadership Team (Youth Group) is a parish-based youth group for students in grades 8-12. Below you will find the events planned for April. Once again, please feel free to invite friends along. New members are always welcome.

Upcoming in April.

Hike & Stations of the Cross: Join LLT for a hike up the scenic Blueberry Mountain in Deacon, Ont., while joining together in the Stations of the Cross in preparation for Easter. Enjoy a picnic lunch on top of the mountain.

DIOCESAN YOUTH CELEBRATION

Bishop Mulhall invites the young people of the diocese to join him in celebrating the World Day of Youth on Saturday, April 4th at St. Columbkille Cathedral, Pembroke.

5:30 p.m. Music, testimonies, questions/answers

7:15 p.m. Blessing of palms, outdoor procession,

Mass of Palm Sunday

8:30 p.m. Prayer vigil, exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament, Confessions to 10:00 p.m.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION TRAINING

Diocesan Marriage Preparation Training & Enrichment for teaching couples or personal interest: April 18 and 19 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Come and learn about “God’s plan for a joy filled Marriage” presented by Tom McCabe from the Theology of the Body Institute in the U.S. Enrich your own marriage by attending. Registration forms available at the parish office. (see Poster)

MARRIAGE PREPRATION

The Marriage Preparation Course will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall on Saturday, April 25th Registration forms available at the Parish Office.

CWL NEWS

C.W.L. meeting on Monday, April 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom. Everyone welcome.

LENTEN CONFESSIONS

Our Lady of Lourdes

Tuesday, March 31st 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Monday, April 6th 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Cathedral

Monday, March 30th 7:00 p.m. Retreat

Penance Service and

Confessions

Saturday April 4th 8:30 p.m.–10:00 p .m.

Saturday April 11th 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

40th ANNIVERSARY

A celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Father Brady McNamara’s Ordination will be held on Sunday, April 19th. A reception will be held in Our Lady of Fatima Church Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome.

CELEBRATIONS OF DIVINE MERCY

The Sunday after Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday (April 19th). The following celebrations will be held:

·  The Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus invites you to: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 2:00 p.m. Reflection by Father Steve Ballard at 2:20 p.m., Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. followed by Benediction. Refreshments to follow in the annex

·  St. James the Less Parish, Eganville invites you at 3:00 p.m. to songs of praise, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, veneration of the image of Divine Mercy, renewal of Baptismal promises and solemn Benediction. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Robert McDonald speaking on “Growing in Devotion to Divine Mercy”. Light refreshments to follow.

Scheduled Mass Intentions for March 30th – April 5th / Altar Servers
Monday / 6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. / Stations of the Cross
John F. Wren – Evelyn Wren & Family
Joseph Doris – Arnold & Celine O’Kane / Jessie Adam
Jenna Adlam
Tuesday / 7:00 p.m. / (Ann.) George Lesnick – Dolores & Family
Allan Ryan – Jason & Tina Dedo / Ariana Hurley
Casey O’Connor
Wednesday / 9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.Miramichii / Jocelyn Lemay – Mike & Iris Klatt
Charles Code – Mike & Irish Klatt
Leonard Gagnon – Darcy & Germaine Pellerin / Emma Young
Gabriella Hammond
Thursday / 10:00 a.m. Pinewood
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. / Vi Riendeau – Thelma Peplinskie
Stations of the Cross
Georgette Labine – Fred & Kathy Buske
Marion Grolway – Jim & Betty Code
Holy Hour / No one Available
Friday / 9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Carefor / Deceased Relatives- Ann Tennian
Roland Handke – Front Staff – Wal-Mart
John O’Malley – Lucy Conway / Thomas Beaupre
Erik Fleurant
Saturday / 4:30 p.m. / Len Gervais – Joe & Eileen Lavigne / Emma Young,
Jenna Adlam
Sunday / 10:00 a.m. / Intentions of Parishioners / Nicole & Connor Shaw
Casey O’Connor
Ministries for the Week-end of
April 4th and April 5th
Saturday
4:30 p.m. / Reader:
Lorne Keon
Commentator:
Michael Foran / Eucharistic Ministers
Mel Ready, Betty Hughes, Jane Dougherty, Jane & Alan Donnelly
Religious Store
Claire Cotnam
Sunday
10:00 a.m. / Reader:
Darlene Burnett
Commentator:
Nancy McCluskey / Eucharistic Ministers
Emile & Diane Robert, Linda Brazeau, Wayne & Susan Quade
Religious Store Children’s Liturgy
Judy Tierney Tom Hurley