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St. Joe’s Weekend Bulletin January 21st, 2018 — 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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A Parish of the Oblates of

Mary Immaculate

since 1856

Office Entrance 151 Laurier Ave. E.

Office Contact 613-233-4095 x 221

frontdesk@st-josephs.ca

Church & Hall 174 Wilbrod St.

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 8am-7:30pm Sat: 11am-5pm

Weekend Mass

Saturday 5pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am 7pm University Mass (Sept-Apr)

Weekday Mass

Wed/Thur/Fri at 12noon

Reconciliation

After noon Mass or by appt.

Adoration

1st Fri. after the noon Mass in the Church.

Parking —In our lot there is no need to pay meters while attending weekend Mass + 30 minutes after Mass. If you are parking for non-parish related activi-ties, please pay the meter lo-cated at the southern end of the lot. —Or park in U of O Lot B only on Sundays from 8am-2pm (enter off Cumberland between Wilbrod & Stewart). Get pass at Welcome Desk to display in car. Questions? Contact the Front Office at x221.

Reminder St. Joe’s is a busy place. Please do not leave valuables in plain sight in your cars, and please don’t leave purses in the pews. If you find any items that could be lost, please bring them to the Welcome Desk.

Welcome! Are you new to St. Joe's or a visitor? Please introduce your-selves at the Welcome Desk at the back of the Church, or contact Maria Virjee, 613-234-6000, mvsali2@gmail.com

Registration Forms can be found at the Welcome Desk.

Donation Envelopes Are provided upon registra-tion. Please mark your name clearly on front of each enve-lope.

Online Giving Sign up for auto-debit at Wel-come Desk or through “Canada Helps” Don’t like passing the basket empty-handed? Feel free to stop by the Welcome Desk each week as you enter Mass, and pick up a laminated dona-tion card that you can drop in the basket as it passes.

Bequests Please consider including St. Joe’s in your will.

Coffee Sales Fair-Trade Coffee is sold near the Welcome Desk after each Sunday Mass. Bags (340g) are $13. All proceeds directly benefit Development & Peace.

This

Weekend’s

Readings

Jonah 31.-5, 10

1 Corinthians 7.29-31

Mark 1.14-20

Feast of Abba Anthony

Of Egypt—January 17th

What is our obligation?

Abba Anthony said, “The time is

coming when people will be in-

sane, and when they see someone

who is not insane, they will attack

that person saying, ‘You are in-

sane because you are not like

us.’”

We name “difference” madness

and make mad attempts to stamp

out the “other.” But the Desert

Monastics, the most “catholic” of

Catholics in an age of pristine

revelation, would have none of it.

Abba Anthony brooks no doubt:

Exclusion in the name of God is

the very worst of religious sins.

God speaks in many tongues and

to every color and age of people.

It is not ours to decide where

God’s favor lies.

But it is ours to see as a spiritual

task the obligation to come to our

own opinions. We are not to buy

thought cheaply. We are not to

attach ourselves to someone else’s

decisions like pilot fish and sim-

ply go with the crowd. We are

meant to be thinking Christians.

Religious persecution of blacks

and Irish and Protestants and

women and gays and Muslims,

just because it is the tenor of the

time, is to our eternal shame. To

make these things acts of faith,

which we have over time, all of us

and each of us, is the greatest infi-

delity to our Creator God. It is the

very kind of rejection that raged

against Jesus. He was a Galilean.

And he had the gall to speak up

for Canaanites and lepers and

women and Samaritans and the

poor and the stranger in the land.

He refused to bow to the social

pressure that comes with being

“other.” So they cast him out of

the pale of his religion, or, like

Nicodemus, snuck in to see him

only at night, or in the square

called, “Crucify him, crucify him,

crucify him.”

Religious persecution of blacks

and Jesus left to all of us the obli-

gation to speak up on issues that

threaten to erode our humanity.

To speak out for the innocent and

oppressed. To speak on, however

long it takes and whatever the

pressures ranged against us. To

speak up when we hear around us

strategies of those who would bal-

ance the national budget by deny-

ing the hungry food stamps, and

children good education, and the

unemployed and underpaid decent

lives, and the strangers in the land

a way to become community.

Our obligation is not to be like

those who would secure them-

selves by making others insecure.

Our obligation is to be like Jesus.

And that is anything but insane.

—from “In God’s Holy Light:

Wisdom from the Desert Monas-

tics” by Joan Chittister

(Franciscan Media)

Need info on:

—Baptism

—First Communion

—Confirmation

—Adult Initiation

—Marriage Prep

—Weddings

Visit our website, then contact: Brian Ouellette x235 or

bouellette@st-josephs.ca

—Funerals

Sharon Gravelle segravelle@bell.net —Memorial Masses

Contact the Front Office

—Pastoral Care or

Anointing of the Sick

Contact the Front Office or Fr. Richard Beaudette —Our Bulletin

- Is also posted on our website each week. - Email submissions online at the website under “publications/bulletin/submission” by Wed noon. - To receive this Bulletin via email each week, contact the Front Office.

News from around the Table…

The Supper Table Andrew Pump, Manager

apump@st-josephs.ca,

613-233-4095, x240

www.stjsuppertable.ca \

Thank you!

Thank you so much for all the donations from last

weekend! We put it all to good use and were able

to make amazing fresh meals for our guests this

past week. Two weeks ago, we were serving just

over 60 guests each evening and by the end of the

past week we were up to 90 again.

Sandy Hill Winter Carnival

Next weekend, Sunday, Jan. 28, is the Sandy Hill

Winter Carnival. The Supper Table is excited to

once again be a part of this annual event by pro-

viding dinner and deserts. Thank you to all the

parishioners who dropped off donations last week

to help us prepare to make this year’s carnival a

success. We made over $800 dollars last year in

proceeds and are on track for another great out-

come.

We still need some apples for baking (Fuji or

Royal Gala) as well as a handful of volunteers to

help serve at the event. We will be getting together

after the 11:30 am Mass next Sunday to finalize

preparations and head over to the Sandy Hill Com-

munity Centre. If you are interested in helping out,

please contact Andrew at apump@st-josephs.ca.

Meal Program Needs: Bread and buns (of all

types), strawberry/raspberry jam, sandwich filler

(lunch meats, canned tuna, etc.), and sugar.

Food Bank Needs: Small reusable containers (like

plastic cream cheese or cottage cheese containers).

Your donations of canned goods are also greatly

appreciated and we can always use white pasta and

Kraft Dinner.

Our Financial Stewardship…COLLECTION for Jan. 14: $5,402

Women’s Centre Donation Reminder—Though your donations are appreciated, we

would like to remind everyone that the Women’s Centre is no longer accepting donations during weekends

in the church. If you have a donation to make to the Women's Centre, you are welcome to do so any time

during our regular office hours (9 am-4 pm, Monday to Friday). If you have any questions, please don’t

hesitate to contact us at 613-231-6722. Thank you!

OMRA and Grocery Card Program at St.

Joe’s, Sponsored by the Refugee Out-

reach Committee Thank you to all those who

came last weekend to learn

more about how it is possi-

ble to help OMRA increase

the number of refugee fami-

lies we offer rent subsidies to

in 2018 and beyond. Look for

more information in the Feb. 18 & 25 bulletins.

In March, we plan to extend this opportunity to peo-

ple attending the 5 pm Saturday and 7 pm Sunday

Masses. Please contact Donna Rietschlin at 613-715-

9797 or dbrietschlin@hotmail.com for more informa-

tion about how to get involved.

ROC Summary Report: Amnesty International

“Write for Rights” Event—In a bulletin announcement that

appeared in early December 2017, prepared by Refugee Outreach Com-

mittee members Deborah Dorner and Louise Lalonde, the church commu-

nity was invited to participate in the Amnesty International global writing

campaign. The pictures and accompanying stories posted around the

church introduced persons or groups who have been unjustly imprisoned

or whose rights have been denied. The successful event took place on

three different dates and roughly 150 letters written by 31 writers. About

a third of the correspondence was sent to individuals, families and groups;

another third to officials and a final third to ambassadors. 243 signatures

were obtained on 5 petitions. $243 was donated in cash or in the value of

stamp donations, and from that $90 remains to be used for future Am-

nesty International appeals. Parishioners zealously contributed cards leav-

ing ample stock on hand for what ROC envisions as an annual initiative.

Sincere appreciation for all your support!

FROM AROUND THE COMMUNITY…

DIOCESAN CELEBRATION

OF CONSECRATED LIFE &

SOLEMN MASS FOR THE

DEDICATION OF THE NEW

ALTAR AT NOTRE DAME

CATHEDRAL: Archbishop Ter-

rence Prender-

gast, SJ invites

all members of

religious com-

munities and

consecrated per-

sons, all members of the clergy,

and the faithful of the Archdio-

cese to participate in this cele-

bration on Friday, Feb. 2 at 7:30

pm at Notre Dame Cathedral

(385 Sussex Dr.) A reception

will follow the Mass.

Also on that day, the relic of

Saint Francis Xavier will be dis-

played at the Cathedral.

FREE LEGAL INFORMA-

TION FOR PEOPLE WITH

DISABILITIES: Equality and

Justice for People with Disabili-

ties invites you to bring your

housing forms and questions to a

bilingual information clinic on

Landlord-Tenant law on Jan. 24

from 10 am-12:30 pm at Centre

Francophone Vanier, (270 Mar-

ier Ave). Also, on Jan. 30, Fam-

ily Lawyer, Diana Carr will ad-

dress matters pertaining to child

custody/visitation and child/

spousal support. Session will

take place at the Carlingwood

Public Library (281, Woodroffe

Ave.) from 1-3:30 pm. Register

by emailing clinics@reach.ca

Sundays —Masses at 9:30am & 11:30am + 7pm University Mass (Sept-April). —Children's Liturgy at 9:30 am Mass three Sundays a month. Children are dis-missed with leaders during Mass to meet in age groups (JK-1, Gr 2-3 and Gr 4-6) and share on the Word of God at their own level. All children are welcome. For more information, please contact Toni Tarasco at tarasco.toni@gmail.com

Mondays

—Weekly 9:30am Christian Meditation 613-730-0108.

Tuesdays

—Weekly Lunchtime Lec-tionary. Come pray the Mid-day divine office and dis-cuss the Sunday readings, 11:30 am in the Oblate Lounge. —Weekly 4pm Christian Meditation 613-236-0155

Wednesdays

—English Conversation and Practice for Newcomers to Ottawa from 7- 8:30pm (Sept - June) Saint Paul Uni-versity, Laframboise Hall, Rm L142. 613-744-2429 or michaelrichard2008 @hotmail.com

Fridays

—Weekly 7:30pm Christian Meditation 613-236-0155 —Catholic LGBT & Straight Alliance meets the 2nd Fri/month (SJcglgroup@gmail.com)

Saturdays

—Vigil Mass at 5pm ______________________________________

Financial Coaching

Ministry—Contact Mélanie Forget at 613-294-1418 or coach@ melanieforget.ca to book your free, confidential one-on-one coaching session.

Contacts Main: 613-233-4095 Executive Director

—Chris Adam x223

cadam@st-josephs.ca

Pastor —Fr. Richard Beaudette x222

rbeaudette@omilacombe.ca Music & Liturgy —Jamie Loback x228 jamieloback@yahoo.ca

Young Adult Ministry

& Faith Formation —Brian Ouellette x235 bouellette@...

Finance

—Saul Mendoza x229 smendoza@...

Office Manager —Brandon Rushton x251 brushton@...

Maintenance —Nick Cacciato x230 ncacciato@...

Women's Centre Director

—Marsha Wilson x224

mwilson@...

Supper Table Manager

—Andrew Pump x240

apump@...

Parish Pastoral Council

ppc@...

Welcome Desk Volunteer

Needed—Volunteer for the Wel-

come Desk at 5:00 pm Mass. Must arrive

15 minutes before Mass and remain 15

minutes after Mass. If interested, please

contact Ann Kelly at ak-3@sympatico.ca or visit the

Welcome Desk.

Scripture Study—Join us Jan. 23-Mar. 6 as

the Scripture Study group explores the Catholic

Epistles. These letters include James, 1 Peter, 2 Pe-

ter and Jude. These four New Testament letters have

been called the Catholic Epistles due to their content

being for the universal church rather than a particu-

lar local church. Let us see how these may be rele-

vant to our modern Catholic Church and us now!

Sessions will be from 7-9 pm at Canadian Martyrs'

Parish Centre (100 Main Street). Cost to participate

is $20, which includes a study guide and commen-

tary.

Please see the poster at the back of the church for

additional details. Contact the Canadian Martyrs'

Parish Office if interested 613-232-5347.

One-on-One Experience of

Healing Touch Will take place on Friday

Feb. 2 from 9:30 am-11:30

am in the church. Come if

you are experiencing stress, anxiety, losses,

in your life or if you have physical, spiritual

or emotional pain. Take the opportunity to

experience inner calm and a sense of well

being. Given by Colette Chartrand, Clara

Nasello, Helena Robb, Norah McMahon.

You can sign up at the welcome table or

email clara.nasellocnd@gmail.com or 613-

241-7085. For last minute cancellations

contact the Front Office at 613-233-4095.

Librarian Assistant—We are

looking for a volunteer to assist our Librar-

ian, Elizabeth Behrens, for approximately

one hour each week. Training provided.

Please contact Elizabeth at ebehrens@

grenfell.mun.ca or Terry at TerryByrne@

sympatico.ca if interested or you have fur-

ther questions.

Grand Piano Available The parish has a grand piano (6’) available to a

good home! It is currently being stored in the

Parish Hall and is welcome to be taken by any-

one who can transport it themselves. A volun-

tary donation to the Supper Table would be

much appreciated. If interested, contact Brandon at brushton@

st-josephs.ca or 613-233-4095, x251.

Prayers for the sick: Jennu Nasello CND, Johnny Gray, Kevin Barr, YuLan Zhang, Charles Morrow, Percy

D’Aoult, Joan Van Der Ham, Derek Armbruster, Hector Zabaleta, Isabel Zabaleta, Virginia Reid, Jeremy Mar-

tin, Cecilia S., Bob Cassidy, Leo Collrick, Jose Zabaleta, Fritzner Donatien, Fabiola Charles, Robert Labelle,

Keaton Kelly, Flo Braun, Cecilia Iorio, Danielle Cossette, Maria Konopeskas, Kevin, Bob Britton, Dennis Fur-

long, Gilles Touchette, Andre Thibault, Florence Campbell, Donald Campbell, Reg Peters, Anne-Marie Klliher, Chae

Kyong, Estelle Lemoyre, Kevin Harper, Karson Napoleon, Marjorie Ulysse, Junior Laguerre Family, Cassandra Destin,

Moses Jean Charles, Raymonde, Maenva Hancey, Aime Lalonde, Mae Lalonde, Patricia Daly, Daniel Lamont, Veronica

Koller, Lily Jewett, Dylan, Esther Joseph, Patricia Rooney, Phyllis Perrakis, Charlotte Jobin, Kevin Kelly, David Cyr, Maria

Rizzi, Roslyn Brown, Jack Lalonde, Kenuli Amodya, Bridget and Mathew Obodoechine, Therese Cousineau, Chung Wu,

Bo Kai Yuhn, Christopher Wu, Jean-Claude Filion, Michelle Burke, Pierre Costin, Charlie, Pat MacDonald, Brian Gravelle,

Marge Lambe, Dona Doreen, Samuel Smiderle, Paul Labelle, Heather Gray, Helene Villeneuve, Beekey Dwornik, Annali-

ese Apholz-Coulombe, Flo Thornton, Fr. Frank Kavanaugh, Vicki Henry, Nina Chartrand, Elaine Villeneuve, Estqlal Al

Shereefi, Xeno Kizas, Richard Leveille, Evelyn L’Heureux, Aime L’Heureux, Nicole Caissie, Jamie Caissie, Alfriede

Schmid, Madison Powell, Delores Part, Katherine Laundy, Jan Chisanga, Joseph Paul, Antoinette Tissarachchi, Javier,

Jonathon Pitre, Myra Lidstone, Richard Balson, Percy D’Aoult, Ann Elmer, and David Robb. Prayers for those who have

died: Katie Leopold, Rick Balsam, Jose Acosta, Hector Otero, Jan Kuzma, Yolanda Sorrenti Cummings, Jason Klassen,

Sally Morrow, Claude Giroux, Greg Orser, Theo Kowala, Charles Knox, Anne MacIsaac, Arthur Kelly, Catherine Harker,

Zackary Bourgoyne, William Joseph McCann, Eileen Helen McCann, Ana Coutintto, Robert Thompson, Ines Sequeira,

Christiana Fitzsimmons, Tom Scalis, Del Armbruster, Jim Koshman, Carl Kelly (OMI). To add a name, please inform the

Front Office or write it in the binder at the Welcome Desk.

YOUNG ADULT

MINISTRY

January Events

—Wednesday, Jan. 24 @ 6:30 pm YAM Stressbusters (for those who are feeling stressed!)

—Oblate Lounge

—Thursday, Jan. 25 @ 6 pm YAM Evening of Reflection: “How to make the most

out of a New Year”. Dinner is served at 6 pm, followed

by reflection at 6:30 pm—Oblate Lounge

—Sunday, Jan. 28 @ 12:30-2 pm YAM Brunch—Oblate Lounge

—Sunday, Jan. 28 @ 7 pm Opening Mass for Catholic Student’s Week at Sacre-

Coeur (No university Mass at St. Joe’s)

—Thursday, Feb. 1 @ 5:30 pm YAM Street Outreach (pass out winter accessories and

coffee to the homeless)—Oblate Lounge

For more information or to RSVP to any of these events,

please contact Brian Ouellette at bouellette@st-josephs.ca or

613-233-4095 x 235.

Follow the Young Adult Ministry at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 397094266998828/

Twitter: @StJoesYAM1

2018 Donation

Envelopes If you’re already registered

for envelopes, please note your

name at the Welcome Desk and

your 2018 donation envelopes

will be available the following

weekend. They can also be

picked up at the Front Office

during the week. If you do not

yet use envelopes to donate,

please contact the Front Office to

be assigned a box or, better yet,

consider donating through auto-

debit. Visit the Welcome Desk to

find out how.

Upcoming events at the

Galilee Retreat Centre:

Galilee Centre Welcomes

Gerry Kelly—Wednesdays from 7–9 pm between February 7–28. “Wonder will

Guide Us: Conversations on Faith in an Unfinished Universe”. A viewing of the

documentary The Journey of the Universe followed by discussion & collaborative

exercises that help us explore our place in the universe and our world. Cost: Good

will donation.

Galilee Centre Welcomes Deacon Christine Jannasch—Centering Prayer Re-

treat: A three-day immersion into silence led by Contemplative Outreach of Eastern

Ontario. February 22 (7 pm) - 25 (11 am). Cost: $350.

More info & registration for all above events at: www.galileecentre.com, or contact:

info@galileecentre.com or 613-623-4242 x 21.