January 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Saint Monica Parish
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Worship of God, Fellowship with Each Other, Service to All
2080 Merivale Road, Nepean, ON K2C 3H1 Phone: (613) 727-1067
Office Hours: Staff will be monitoring calls and emails but the office will not be open to the public until further notice.
By order of Archbishop Marcel Damphousse and the Province of Ontario
all public Masses and events in parishes are cancelled, until further notice
Please continue checking our website for updates.
January 31, 2021 ~ Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH WEBCAST - SUNDAY MASS
We will be continuing our web-based transmission of the celebration of Sunday Mass by on the internet (YouTube)
via https://saintmonicaparish.ca/. We will be webcasting beginning at 11:00 am on Sundays.
2020 Income Tax Receipts “GROW IN FAITH” - at a distance
These will be mailed out in mid-February. After the success of our ‘Zoom’ - based ALPHA program last Fall,
we will offer other faith programs beginning in January. ‘Zoom’ is
a fairly simple, easy-to use computer ‘platform’ that allows users
DAILY MASS READINGS: Living with Christ is to not only see and hear everyone, but also to move between
offering FREE Mass texts during COVID-19. Please go to: small and large groups.
https://www.livingwithchrist.ca/index.php/intentions
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC BIBLE SUMMIT 2021.
70 presenters (on-line only) Feb. 11 -13 - free
YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH permanent all-access on-line pass to presentations,
This year, Pope Francis encourages us to consider plus audio downloads: USD40.00 , Fr. Mike Schmitz,
St. Joseph as a model for our lives and as someone we Dr. Scott Hahn, Christopher West, Jeff Cavins, Dr.
Edward Sri, Fr. James Mallon,et al https://
may ask to pray for us in times of trouble in life.
www.cardinalstudios.org/catholic-bible-summit-
home/
LENT “Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues” video series
by Bishop Robert Barron. Join Fr. Charles Orchard CC via ‘Zoom’
on six Thursdays at 7:30pm from Feb. 18 - Mar. 25.
Consider how to counteract the seven deadly sins
with the ‘seven lively virtues’ so we can discover the
right path to healing and happiness. There is a Study
Guide (approx. USD 15.00). To register, send an e-
mail to: secretary@saintmonicaparish.ca with ‘Lent
series’ in the subject line.
BIBLE STUDY
Deacon Tom Cuddihy is resuming the Thursday
morning (10:00-11:30 am) small group Bible Study
program via ‘Zoom’ with a ten-week study of the
“Parables of the Kingdom” beginning Jan. 14. Con-
see the Pope’s letter ‘ patris corde’ (‘from a father’s heart’) at: http:// tact him directly about this ‘virtual’ group and
www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa ordering the study guide at: t.cuddihy@rogers.com
-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html - continued on page 3
Diocesan Theme: Christ Is Everything For Us.
“Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words to eternal life”. (John 6.68)
PARISH ADMINISTRATION
Pastor: Fr. Frank Brewer
ppriest@saintmonicaparish.ca 727-1067 x 225
Associate Pastor Fr. Charles Orchard
frcharlesorchard@gmail.com 727-1067 x 226 Any Mass that was to take place during
In Residence: Fr. Pierre Champoux the shut-down will be rescheduled once
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Thomas Cuddihy we return to normal.
t.cuddihy@rogers.com 599-5266
Admin. Assistant: Janice Pilgrim
secretary@saintmonicaparish.ca 727-1067x221
School Age Sacramental Coordinator:
Milva Calla
sacraments.schoolage@gmail.com 727-1067 x238
Parish Finance: Robella Folliet
finance.parish.smp.sap@gmail.com 727-1067 x 222
Property Management: John Streng
838-4922
ASH WEDNESDAY FEB. 17
PARISH MINISTRIES
We expect that we will be closed at the
Divine Mercy Cenacle:
Eileen Spooner 613-823-7355
beginning of Lent, and are planning a live
webcast via our website, using YouTube,
Gianna Crupi 613-823-4228
FINANCE COUNCIL
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
of our Ash Wednesday Mass. There will
Karen Bader 613-825-7062 Even though the number of people
Finance Council: be further details when we have them. attending Mass is limited, the parish
Chair: Michael McCallen 613-823-6196
Land & Building Committee
still has expenses and counts on your
Chair: Tim Norris support. We thank those who con-
Lectors & Commentators tribute monthly through automatic
Doreen Cripps 613-695-1903
Music Ministry:
bank deposits and credit card. We
Trevor DeFreitas (11:00 am) 613-725-7569 PARISH WEBCAST invite all others to send their regular
contributions by cheque to the office
SUNDAY MASS
Art Lawless (9:00 am) 613-823-8884
Reno Santini (5:00 & 7:00 pm) 613-843-8210
While there are many Masses available on via Canada Post. Now available, you
Parish Social Life Committee
Connie Carlotti 613-604-8477 television or through the Internet that are far can contribute Directly through Can-
Parish Pastoral Council
more polished ‘productions’ than ours, many adaHelps on our parish website
Chairperson: TBA
people have mentioned that our live- https://saintmonicaparish.ca
School Sacrament Preparation
Please note, anyone who donates
Milva Calla 613-727-1067 x238 streamed 11:00am Sunday Mass is important
Baptismal Prep
to them. We are limited and still trying out through the Parish website will auto-
Deacon Tom Cuddihy
different things, so we appreciate any feed- matically be sent a tax receipt to the
Sacristan
Cristeta Baclayanto 613-823-2631 back you might give. Whether you virtually email address you provided.
Social Outreach:
join either us or a Mass from somewhere Thank you.
Elizabeth Mohan: 613-843-9550
Spiritual Life Committee
else, the important thing is to allow it to help
Gianna Crupi 613-823-4228 draw you out of a sense of isolation and con- AROUND THE TOWN...
Wednesday Evening Prayer Group nect you to the power of Christ in the Eucha-
Thea Streng: 613-838-4922
rist as you participate in keeping holy the Day Ottawa Pastoral Care Training Program:
PARISH SCHOOLS of the Lord. An inter-denominational program affiliat-
St. Monica Elementary School 613- 226-5174 ed with the Christian Council of the Capi-
2000 Merivale Rd. They were all amazed: A new teaching - tal Area. For information on the winter
Principal: Christine Pepin with authority. (Mark 1.21-29) and spring sessions of the 10-week Basic
St. Andrew Elementary School 613-843-0050 Training course, please visit
201 Crestway Dr. www.ottawapastoralcare.com.
Principal: Julie Fortier
Frank Ryan Jr. H School 613-224-8833
128 Chesterton Dr.
POPE’S INTENTION
Principal: Michael Raso January 2021:
St. Mother Teresa High School 613-823-1663 Human Fraternity: May the
440 Longfields Dr. Lord give us the grace to live
Principal: Julie Mathé in full fellowship with our
St. Pius X High School 613-225-8105 brothers and sisters of other
1481 Fisher Ave. religions, praying for one an-
Principal: Mrs. Alex Belloni other, open to all.
January 31, 2021 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“GROW IN FAITH” - at a distance
From the Pastor’s Desk - continued from page 1
The Lord astonished the people with the power and “THE BIBLE IN A YEAR (With Fr. Mike Schmitz)”
authority of his teaching. His words struck home https://mytuner-radio.com/podcast/the-bible-
because he spoke the truth about basic realities they in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz-ascension-
had to face each day. catholic-faith-formation-1539568321
This daily Catholic Bible podcast has been at the
We face the same things. Are we builders or destroy- top of the Apple Podcast charts since Jan. 2.
ers? Do we give life or do we promote death? Do we Produced by Ascension Catholic Faith Formation (Ascension
seek to live in truth and peace or do we prefer darkness Press), each 15 - 25 minute episode has two to three scriptural
and fear? Are we interested in establishing God’s readings, a reflection on them by Fr. Mike Schmitz, and a pray-
justice? To live according to God’s way of peace and er. Instead of reading the Bible from cover to cover, the pod-
cast follows “The Great Adventure Bible Timeline,” concept
salvation we need to allow the words of Jesus to pene-
developed by Jeff Cavins. We have used this method of Bible
trate our hearts and change our lives. This is the victory Study at St. Monica and were quite impressed. On your Apple
over those things that destroy human life. device or at: https://mytuner-radio.com/podcast/the-bible-in-a
-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz-ascension-catholic-faith-formation-
A Question 1539568321
God still provides among his people the gifts and FAITH STUDY
talents necessary to continue the work of his Church.
If you would like to do a six-part faith study
What gifts are yours to share? with a small group of your friends, the
“DISCOVERY” faith study prepared by Catho-
Bible Study lic Christian Outreach (CCO) is a very good
The Scriptures were written long ago, and sometimes place to start. It presents the basic four-point
the ideas, concerns and customs to which they refer are Gospel message: 1. God is love and created us
barriers to our understanding. Also, as they are much for relationship with him. 2. That relationship
more than information, but a basic part of our conver- has been broken though sin. 3. Jesus exclusive-
sation with God, the Scriptures are meant to be part of ly restores that relationship through his death and resurrection.
our prayer. We see this happening during official 4. We are all personally invited to accept this gift of salvation.
Church liturgies, but often people wonder how to do There is no video, this is a group discussion using the CCO book-
let. If you are interested in this, but don’t see yourself organiz-
this in their own lives. To help us understand and pray
ing a group of friends, we should be able to provide leadership
more easily with Scripture, many different types of and groups after Easter. For information, send an e-mail to:
Bible study programs have been developed. One way secretary@saintmonicaparish.ca with ‘Discovery’ in the subject
to start would be to follow Fr. Mike Schmitz’s daily line.
podcast. PRAYING TOGETHER AT HOME
Next week we will resume sending ‘Children’s
Lenten Program Liturgy’ materials for use at home on Sundays
On Thursday, Feb. 18, Fr. Charles will begin the virtu- to the families of children still waiting for their
al six-part Lenten series “Seven Deadly Sins and Seven First Communion. If you would like to receive
Lively Virtues”. Please sign up in advance for this these, contact our Sacramental Co-ordinator,
video and discussion program. Milva Calla at: sacra-
ments.schoolage@gmail.com
May all that we do be in harmony with the liberating VIRTUAL CHILDREN’S LITURGY
and healing power of Christ’s love. For information about joining the regular
Sunday 10:30 am Zoom session for our
virtual Children's Liturgy session, go to:
https://learnthebibleresou.wixsite.com/
website-2
READING
Matthew Kelly The Four Signs of A Dynamic
Catholic (Prayer, Study, Generosity, Evangeliza-
tion). If you buy this through the parish office,
the price is $5.00 ($20 retail).
Follow his blog at:
https://www.matthewkelly.com/blog
A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace
This was the theme used by Pope Francis for his 2021 message for the World Day of Peace, stating that, “There can be no peace
without a culture of care”. It brings together a number of ideas he has expressed during his pontificate that point to a common
path that people everywhere could follow to overcome the chaos that has been created in our time. It is worth our attention.
For the complete message, go to: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/peace/documents/
papafrancesco_20201208_messaggio54giornatamondialepace2021.html
4. Care in the ministry of Jesus
Jesus’ life and ministry represent the supreme revelation of the Father’s love for humanity (cf. Jn 3:16). In the synagogue at
Nazareth, Jesus showed himself to be the one consecrated by the Lord and “sent to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim
release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed” (Lk 4:18). These messianic
actions, associated with the Jubilee year, bear eloquent witness to the mission he received from the Father. In his compassion,
Christ drew near to the sick in body and spirit, and brought them healing; he pardoned sinners and gave them new life. Jesus is
the Good Shepherd who cares for his sheep (cf. Jn 10:11-18; Ezek 34:1-31). He is the Good Samaritan who stoops to help the
injured man, binds his wounds and cares for him (cf. Lk 10:30-37).
At the culmination of his mission, Jesus gave the ultimate proof of his care for us by offering himself on the cross to set us free
from the slavery of sin and death. By the sacrificial gift of his life, he opened for us the path of love. To each of us he says, “Follow
me; go and do likewise” (cf. Lk 10:37).
Landry Vanier
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