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4th  SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday	Jan  29	5:30 pm	James & Marie Rose Newman - Church
Sunday	Jan  30	8:45 am 10:30 am	Cecil Niedbala - Church  For the Parishioners - St Martha’s School
Monday	Jan  31	7:00 pm	Mary Gannon
Tuesday	Feb   1	9:30 am	Linda Bilow
Wednesday	Feb   2	9:30 am	Peter Carr
Thursday	Feb   3	9:30 am	Harriett Payne
First Friday	Feb   4	6:00 pm 7:00 pm	Adoration & Confessions Souls in Purgatory
Saturday	Feb   5	5:30 pm	James & Marie Rose Newman - Church
Sunday	Feb   6	8:45 am 10:30 am	Joe Amaral- Church For the Parishioners - St Martha’s School

4th  SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 30   2005
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A large, iornate chapel stands on the hill in Galilee known as the Mount of the Beatitudes.  There was fancy about the words Jesus uttered in the Sermon on the Mount.  “Blessed are the poor in spirt.”  These words of Jesus turned some people away for poor was the last thing they wanted to be. or meek to be persecuted.  But those whose hearts He touched remained with Him, those who recognized that in their poverty and smallness, , there was still the capacity to make a difference in the world.  May God grant us the inspiration to live today, in our own small way, by these words of Jesus. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL
ALL DAY THURSDAY
INTENTIONS:  VOCATIONS  +  THE SANCTITY OF LIFE  +  ALL WHO ARE SICK
WE NEED MORE ADORERS FOR THURSDAY
If you can give one hour to Jesus - please call Shirley Levac - 548-3091 or Karla -546-0418

STATUE OF MARY
                The week of Jan 30th prayers will be offered in the home of Judy & Paul Couture.
                The week of Feb 6th prayers will b offered in the home of Wayne & Mary Lou Murray.
NOTE:   Please leave the statue in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family to take home.
Please sign up to have the Statue and Family Prayers in your home.

OUR PARISH WELLNESS MINISTRY includes monthly Masses at the Nursing Homes & taking Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners.  For a Pastoral visit, call the  parish office - 546-0418.

REMEMBER OUR PARISH SUPPORTS “PARTNERS IN MISSION” (Food Bank) each week because the need is so great for many families.  Bring a non-perishable item to Mass next week for the Food Bank.  Volunteers deliver our Parish food donations weekly.

THE NEXT YOUTH GROUP MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

PARISH CALENDAR

Monday	January 31st	7:30 pm	Finance Committee
Wednesday	February 2nd	7 pm	Dennis Richardson, Special Guest Speaker
Saturday	February 5th	7 pm	Parish Sleigh Ride at Myles Acres (off Middle Road)
Sunday	February 6th		Pancake Breakfast after the 8:45 & 10:30 Masses
Monday	February 7th	7:30 pm	Parish Council

ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO HEAR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER, DENNIS RICHARDSON - he will tell us about his heart transplant 12 years ago & the precious gift of life at St Martha School on Wednesday,  FEB 2nd at 7 pm in the Arts Room.  Sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League.

SPECIAL SPIRITUAL EVENINGS FOR THE WHOLE PARISH:   we are having a Parish Mission in February.  It starts with the weekend Masses on FEB 19th & 20th & continues with a special service each evening at 7 pm - Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.  Rev Frank Reitzel will be the guest preacher.

LENT BEGINS WITH ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th .   Next Sunday bring your old blessed palms & leave them at the back of the Church.  They will be burned to make ashes for the Ash Wednesday Celebrations:   9:30 am   1 pm   &   7pm.

 

LITURGY FOR 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 6th    2005

	GREETERS	READERS	EUCHARISTIC  MINISTERS	CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Church
5:30 pm	Mike Stenson	Crystal Adam	Emily Moorhead Karla Nichols	Jamie & Leslie Emerson
8:45 am	RogerLevac	Pauline Burns	Roy & Cecile Gould	Denise Deodato
St Martha
10:30 am	As arranged	Susan Faris	Pat Murphy Nelda Belanger	Gail Ows Cara Brennan

BIBLE STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW  resumes on Tuesday FEB 15th 7:30 pm.  Chapter 16.

ATTENTION MEN: You are invited to come to a meeting to plan “Ladies Night” in St Joseph’s Room
7:30 pm on Thursday, FEB 17th Ladies Night will be Saturday, April 9th.

MEETINGS FOR GRADE 2 STUDENTS & THEIR PARENTS to prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Communion will be:
            For Holy Name School & other schools    Tuesday   FEB 8th    7 pm   at Holy Name School
            For St Martha School                                Thursday FEB 10th  7 pm    at St Martha School

IT IS TIME TO REGISTER FOR 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR at Holy Name Catholic School -if you are new to the area or you have a child who is ready for Jr or Sr Kindergarten call the school as soon as possible.  A Catholic Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate & an Immunization Record are required when registering.       Jr Kindergarten -   must be 4 years old by Dec 31, 2005
                                   Sr Kindergarten -   must be 5 years old by Dec 31, 2006

TAIZE PRAYER -  led by Newman House Choir on First Friday, FEB 4th 7:30 pm at St Mary’s Cathedral.  All welcome to this hour of candlelight prayer before the Blessed Sacrament - a perfect way to mark the Year of the Eucharist.

CATHOLIC MISSION IN CANADA & S.F.M. COLLECTION takes place next weekend FEB 5/6.

REGI/NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - GRADE 8 INFO NIGHT WED, FEB 16th 7 pm

NEW - MY LIFE IN GROUPS -  Are you comfortable in groups: family, work, social?  Do you feel heard & respected in what you say or ask?  Do you feel important & free to contribute your part?  Workshop to gain a better understanding of yourself in group situations, and of various group phenomena.  It will enhance your group experiences - FEB 4 - 6, 18 - 20.
WHO AM I?  - Workshop to help you find answers & improve your self-confidence -FEB 11  - 13 25  - 27.  Please note that underlined dates are evenings.  These workshops are offered by Myrna Aylward, licensed Personal Growth Educator. For info call Myrna:: 548-8882or myrna03@cogeco.ca

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNAE MEETING - THURS, FEB 10th

2005 ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION (OAPCE) ANNUAL CONFERENCE & GENERAL MEETING- MAY 13th to 15th at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, London.
“Parents & Parishes: Renewing Our Promise” is the theme.  Workshop Topics include - Living the Faith - What makes our School Council distinctly a Catholic School Council?  Check out the web - www.oapce.on.ca for registration & additional info or contact regional director, Brian Evoy @ 548-6317 or evoyfamily@hotmail.com.

VOCATION VIEW:   The Lord says: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
before you were born I dedicated you.”  Always listen to an Old Friend

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

O God, who has chosen the Apostles to propagate the faith & to establish Your Holy Church throughout the world, we earnestly beseech You to choose from amongst our people many priests, deacons, religious brothers & sisters and lay persons who will gladly devote their entire lives in making YOU known & loved by all.   Through the intercession of Our Blessed Lady, we ask this through Christ our Lord.   Amen.
 

                                                                                                                                                                    KIDS IN CHURCH:      I had been teaching my three-year-old daughter the Lord’s Prayer.  For several evenings at bedtime, she would repeat after me the lines from the prayer.  Finally, she decided to go solo.  I listened with pride as she carefully enunciated each word right up to the end of the prayer: “Lead us not into temptation,” she prayed, “but deliver us some E-mail.”

Statement on "Same-sex Marriage"
by Archbishop Anthony G. Meagher

"That is why a man leaves his father and mother
and is united with his wife,
and they become one."
(Genesis 2:24)

I write these notes on the issue of same-sex marriage to address not only the legislation soon to be put before Parliament, but also the topic of marriage in a more general sense. I will do this in the following way: first, look briefly at the legislation that is likely to be proposed within the next few weeks; offer some comments about same-sex relationships; articulate something of the Church’s understanding of the sacrament of marriage; and, finally, indicate the ways in which, as Archbishop, I hope to provide opportunities for married couples to further enrich their own marital covenant.

As I understand it, if the legislation that will be placed before the Parliament of Canada is defeated, it may not have the effect of reversing the decisions of the courts in those provinces in which same-sex marriage is now permitted. In these provinces, including Ontario, the status quo may very well remain; and it may well be that additional provinces will permit same-sex marriage in the future. On the other hand, if the legislation is approved and becomes law, same-sex marriages will be permitted in all provinces and territories. It is important, I believe, to understand this reality, so that unrealistic expectations are not raised.

As Roman Catholics who are citizens of Canada, we respect the right of all people to follow their conscience on moral issues. Although we believe that same-sex sexual relationships are immoral, we respect the freedom of others who may not hold these beliefs. If the Government believes it has no choice but to acknowledge such unions, legislation could be drafted which would protect the rights and benefits of two men or two women who choose to enter into such a relationship without encouraging these relationships by equating them with marriage. On the other hand, if the Government’s intention is not only to ensure rights and benefits, but also to change the fundamental meaning of the word "marriage", I think the Prime Minister should be honest enough to admit this.

At the same time, any legislation envisioned by the Government should assure all faiths that they will not be required to perform wedding ceremonies contrary to their creed. It must recognize the right of a religious tradition to worship and act in accordance with the tenets of its creed, and ensure that proper protection is provided.

For a great many Canadians and for us as Catholics, the word "marriage" has come to define the union of a man and a woman, a commitment made to each other exclusively and for life. This relationship anticipates the welcoming of children to this family, bonded by the marriage of the husband and wife. The health and stability of marriage contribute tremendously to the benefit of the whole society, and, therefore, societies have done their best to nourish and protect it. Any attempt to extend the meaning of the word "marriage" to include same-sex relationships would be to change the essential meaning of the word. We have a responsibility to protect every aspect of the uniqueness, and indeed sacredness, of marriage that our culture has held dear for so many years. We are not simply arguing about the meaning of a word. Marriage has a fuller meaning and context than can be realized in a same-sex relationship, and any legislation should recognize that reality.

On the home front, we can use the occasion of this debate to do what is positive ourselves. For this reason, I commit this Archdiocese to an active plan of encouraging and supporting marriage and young married couples. I am requesting that marriage preparation programs be enriched throughout the Archdiocese, and that the sacredness and the meaning of marriage be explored at the senior level of high school. I recommend that Marriage Encounter, the Retrouvaille Program, and similar supports to marriage be actively encouraged and promoted. Furthermore, I am resolved to commit the resources needed to help these things happen. I believe it is in this way that the integrity of marriage will best be ensured in our Archdiocese, in our country, and in our culture.