Saint Patrick's Parish Bulletin
January 21, 2007 Third SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
All Christians are called
to be one in the body of Christ.
In today's reading, Paul refers to the baptized Jews and Gentiles as one body of Christ. If our mission is to bring good news to the poor and outcast, ALL Christians are encouraged to live in unity as the body of Christ. The Church Christ founded must function as a whole in our world that needs to know Christ.
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we are challenged to reflect on the role of the scriptures in the promotion of unity.
The Atlantic School of Theology is holding an ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
in Word, Music and Song tonight at 7 pm at St. Matthew's United Church
1479 Barrington St. The Prayer Service, hosted by CBC Radio Olga Milosevich, marks the beginning of the annual Week of "Prayer for Christian Unity".
All ARE BROTHERS
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SCRIPTURE READING FOR January 28th, 2007.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jer :1:4-5, 17-19 "I appointed you a prophet to the nations." 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 "Faith, hope, and love abide; the greatest of these is love."
Luke 4-21-30 "Jesus was filled with the power of the Spirit."
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***NO MASSES AT HOPE COTTAGE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS***
TODAY we are celebrating WORLD REFUGEE DAY.
. REFUGEE COMMITTEE MEETING in the Rectory following mass........
Sr. Yvonne Pothier will address the Committee. The meeting is open to everyone.
. ELIZABETH'S PLACE meets this afternoon at St. Patrick's Convent (2:30-4 pm)
2287 Brunswick St. All women are invited for spiritual reflection and conversation.
TODAY we sadly say goodbye to Vandi and Blessing Madenga and their darling daughters Renée and Rachel. They are leaving for Saskatoon Saskatchewan.
May God's good graces go with you.. and, as you make new friends, please remember us at Saint Patrick's!
STEWARDSHIP ~ Giving Generously, Receiving Gratefully.
Today's reading from 1 Corinthians:
"Because its individual members do collectively make up the Body of Christ, that body's health and well-being are the responsibility of the members - the personal responsibility of each one of us. We are all stewards of the Church."
Please Note
† ASCENSION WINDOW. If you would like to donate to the protection of the Ascension window above the altar, please place your donation in a separate envelope marked "Window Repair". Thank you for your generosity!
† COMMUNION PYXES. Would anyone not currently involved in Ministry to Seniors please return to the sacristy any PYX in his/her possession? Thanks very much!
† SUNDAY ENVELOPES. Have you picked up your 2007 Sunday envelopes at the back of the church?
† 2006 TAX RECEIPTS will be issued by February 28, 2007.
FROM THE PASTOR
The LITURGY COMMITTEE oversees the liturgical celebrations of the parish, arranges for the parish's official participation in ecumenical prayer events, reflects on previous celebrations and areas needing future attention, and ensures that liturgies are prepared from week to week.
Here are the members:
Alex MacLean- Intercessions (Prayers of the Faithful)
Aline Bourgeois and Margaret Snow-Ministry to Seniors
Blair Beed-Usher/Hospitality
Debbie Pottie-Environment/Decorating
Diane MacNeil-Sacristan, Ministers of Communion
Dutchie Webb-Altar Servers
Josephine Tommy-African Choir
Mary Schaefer-On-Site Sunday Liturgy Coordinator
Pam Gasparetto-Children's Liturgy
Patricia Ogban-new member
Susan LeBlanc & Mary Schaefer-Lector Coordinators
Music Coordinator. TBA
A heartfelt thanks to all ! Participation is always welcome !
