Sunday March 28, 2021- Palm Sunday

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.

For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:       

https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09

Meeting ID: 588 765 8626

Password: 274733

Lent:

As we come to the end of Lent, I invite you, in these final days, to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities we have to prepare for the celebration of Easter. 

Private Prayer – The church narthex will remain open, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Stations of the Cross – 7 p.m. this evening.

Confession – See the bulletin for times. Note – there will be no Confessions during the Easter Triduum.

Stations of the Cross will be live-streamed this evening. Please use the following link: 

https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09

The Meeting ID and Password are the same as above.

Upcoming and Continuing Events:

Easter Liturgies – See the bulletin for more details. 

I encourage everyone to become familiar with the Holy Week and Easter Schedule. Please note that this year, the liturgies of the Holy Triduum will be slightly altered due to Covid-19, in order to follow safety protocols. 

At the Easter Vigil, our Elect – Aaron, Flora and Timothy will receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. Please keep them in your prayers.

Attachments:

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Easter Greetings

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Christ is Risen!

He is our Hope, Truth and Life.

May the Risen Christ, who opened the doors of the tomb, open our hearts to the needs of the disadvantaged, the vulnerable, the poor, the unemployed, the marginalized, and all those who knock at our door in search of bread, and the recognition of their dignity.

May we let ourselves be renewed by Him!

May this Easter bring comfort to the people who have lost their loved ones because of COVID-19. May the Living Christ grant His peace to us and the entire world.

May the Risen Lord accompany us in our struggles and challenges during this difficult time.

May the joy of the resurrection fill our hearts and the hearts of those who are experiencing the effects of this difficult economic situation.

Happy Easter!

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Sunday March 21st- Fifth Sunday of Lent

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:       

https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09

Meeting ID: 588 765 8626

Password: 274733

Lent:

I would like to invite you to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities to prepare well for the celebration of Easter. 

Private Prayer – The church narthex will remain open, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Stations of the Cross – 7 p.m., on each of the Fridays during Lent, except first Friday.

Confession – See the bulletin for times.

Stations of the Cross will be live-streamed this evening. Please use the following link: 

https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09

The Meeting ID and Password are the same as above.

Upcoming and Continuing Events:

Easter Liturgies & Registration – See the bulletin for more details.

Attachments:

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Sunday March 14th – Fourth Sunday of Lent

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday).

For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:       

https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09

Meeting ID: 588 765 8626

Password: 274733

Year of St. Joseph – Be sure to check today’s bulletin for links to the Novena to St. Joseph and Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter for the Year of St. Joseph. This coming Friday, March 19th is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These are excellent resources to help prepare for this great celebration!

Lent:

I would like to invite you to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities to prepare well for the celebration of Easter. 

Private Prayer – The church narthex will remain open, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Stations of the Cross – 7 p.m., on each of the Fridays during Lent, except first Friday.

Attachments:

Bulletin for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday)

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Third Sunday of Lent- Sunday March 7th, 2021

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent.

For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:       

https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09

Meeting ID: 588 765 8626

Password: 274733

Bishop Crosby’s Letter on Conscience Rights for Healthcare Workers:

Please see the attachment with today’s bulletin and message, on this very important issue. For more information, you are encouraged to click on the links below:

https://hamiltondiocese.com/offices/family-ministry/conscience-rights-for-ontario-physicians

Lent:

I would like to invite you to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities to prepare well for the celebration of Easter. See below and the bulletin for more details.

Private Prayer – The church narthex will remain open, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Stations of the Cross – 7 p.m., on each of the Fridays during Lent, except first Friday.

This Week:

Tonight – Friday, March 5, 2021 – First Friday – Healing Mass (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 6 p.m. and Confession; Mass at 7 p.m. with Stations of the Cross following Mass)

Attachments:

Bishop Crosby’s Letter on Conscience Rights

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI