Third scrutiny for March 17, 2024 In our Gospel reading for today we meet Jesus in a poignant moment in his earthly ministry. He receives news that his very close friend Lazarus has died. Even though he knows that Lazarus will be raised from the dead, Jesus shows deep sorrow and empathy by weeping along […]
On the morning of March 7th, I was horrified to hear about the deaths of six Barrhaven residents. Two of the children, Inuka and Ashwini, were students at Msgr. Paul Baxter Elementary School, one of our feeder schools in St. Andrew Parish. The six innocent victims who were killed are 35 year old Darshani (the […]
How Do You Properly Dispose of Broken Rosaries and Other Blessed Items? As Catholics, we commonly have religious items blessed, whether it be by a priest or bishop. When we have a rosary, crucifix, palm branch, or other item blessed it becomes permanently sanctified for a sacred purpose. However, over time statues and rosaries may […]
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Ottawa-Cornwall’s Fundraising Campaign in Support of Reconciliation
Click on the home box (the above picture of St. Andrew with the words “Parish Donations”) above for information on how to donate. The parish still has expenses and counts on your support.
The live webcast of Sunday Mass will be broadcast to YouTube starting around 10:55 am until approximately 12:15 pm. Please subscribe to the St. Monica Parish channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/StMonicaChurch
Please find a series of links prepared by the Archdiocese for you to be able can watch Mass from home on your computer or mobile phone.
Lord God, as a sign of your steadfast love, in a world hardened by sin, grant us land where we may build a visible sign of your presence in our community. Drawn together in Christ by the Spirit, bless our efforts as we seek to raise up a place worthy of your Holy Presence where our growing Catholic family may joyfully celebrate. Send forth Your Spirit of unity and generosity that the task of building upon this land will draw us together in praise of your name.
Empower us to be a community of love even as we wait in confidence, growing in your likeness by the grace of your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. |
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Where: in the parish hall When: Friday, April 5th 6pm Bring your own brown bag dinner – we will gather to share a mean and get to know our neighbours better 7pm Movie and popcorn Feature movie: Rocky Popcorn will be provided https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/ All are welcome!
This Mass will be held on Sunday, April 14th, 2:30 pm at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. For those celebrating 60 (or more), 50, 40, 30, 25, and 20 years of marriage. At Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. Register online by clicking on this link; https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wSp-GwJgYUyiyFbMxmU6QcHzTbXOKWpGrZlZl_c7fH9UNTQ5QkgwUzJKTExLQ0lDSjVHODlTOFhOVSQlQCN0PWcu Please register before Easter to ensure your spot.