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ST. PHILIP – ST. DENIS PARISH BULLETIN
January 16, 2022
2nd Sunday of
Ordinary Time
All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High! (Ps. 65.4)
Father Ben’s Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination
August 14th 2022, will be a celebration of 25 years of grace and favours in the ministerial Priesthood for Father Ben!
To help in the planning and organizing of this unique event, a Committee of Friends has been set up, with Fr Godwin Eke as the chair. More members are needed.
To join, simply send your name, phone number and email address to Father Ben .
Thanking you in advance for your support and understanding.
Father Ben Ubanii
Message from Françoise Crosby:
Synod 2021-2023
What is a Synod? In the past, it has been a gathering of bishops focusing on a specific church issue. But this Synod is different! Pope Francis invites the entire Church to participate in the Synod. Yup, Us! It is a gift to us, as well as a task for us to undertake. Our Pope wants to hear from everyone about our journey together and how we have done, so that the Church can learn through this experience what helps Her to live Communion, to achieve Participation, and
open Herself to Mission.
The Spirit plays an important part as the Spirit moves the Church (yup, Us too) according to the will of God through Discernment and Listening. Before we embark on doing our part (our task), we should pray to the Spirit for guidance.
The Synod Prayer
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.
All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever.
Amen.
Stay tuned! Next week I'll include more in the bulletin as to how we can do our part! Of course, you can always go to the Archdiocese's website for more information: https://romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/synod
(Françoise)
Mary's Circle of Friends - if you know of anyone who needs prayer and could benefit from the comfort and peace of a prayer shawl/lap quilt (Mary's Mantle), please let me know. I can be reached at 613-936-2844, fcrosby1@hotmail.com or see me after Mass.
*For sacramental preparation, please contact Francoise Crosby at fcrosby1@hotmail.com or 613-936-2844.
NEWS: To help build the church community, we are adding this section to share happy and not-so-happy occasions for example births, anniversaries, deaths, etc. Please forward any such events to Wendy at wen.armstrong5@gmail.com
”Hear ye! Hear ye!”
What did God’s people say when food fell from Heaven?
“Oh man-na!”
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CWL Members:
Membership renewals ($25) are now due. Please place your labelled envelope in the collection basket any weekend in January. Many thanks for your continued service. God bless!
St. Joseph Catholic School:
Staff and students are returning to in-person learning January 17th. These are unprecedented times. Please remember students & families, & education staff in your prayers.
SUSTAINING OUR PARISH
Offerings from last Sunday:
Envelopes: St. Denis St. Philip
$1615 $803
The parishioners of St. Philip and St. Denis Parish are indeed very generous. This pandemic has been a real challenge for all of us. While it is critical that we re-engage ourselves and invite others to join us, we must also sustain our financial commitments. Four ways in which you can continue to support our Parish:
- Drop off your weekly offering at Mass
- Drop it off at the Rectory
- Mail it to the Parish (Box 88, Toledo, ON K0E 1Y0)
- Make a direct Interac deposit at: 2020pneric@gmail.com
COVID-19 Update:
Singing is only permitted by the choir at this time. Feel free to hum along!
St. Denis Reader Schedule
Jan 16 – Margaret Leeder
23 – Francoise Crosby
30 – Mary Dancy
St. Philip Reader Schedule
Jan 16 – Linda Bisonette
23 – Wendy Turnbull-Armstrong
30 – Cathie Garvin
St. Philip Usher List
Jan 16 – Chris & David
23 – Luke & Raymond
30 – Terry & Gary
St. Denis Usher List
Saturday evenings: Bob Flood
Sunday mornings: Janice Howard, Francoise Crosby and John McAllister
** Volunteers welcome **
Parish Contacts
St. Philip Neri Church:
Parish Council Chair - Dan Downey 613-275-1460
CWL – Linda Bisonette – 613-275-2167
Cemetery – Luke Healey – 613-275-2200
St. Denis Church:
Parish Council Chair - TBA
CWL – Susie Mensen 613-928-2555
Nurse – Helena Julien 613-924-9516
Funerals – Mary Dancy 613-924-9027
Cemetery - Gary Mensen 613-928-2555
St. James Minor – Cemetery
Helen Deir 613-345-2928
Danny Flood 613-382-9631
Weekday Services:
Wednesdays & Fridays 9 am Toledo; Thursdays 9:15 am Athens
Confessions: 4:15 PM before Saturday Mass or by appointment
Baptisms and Weddings: Contact Parish Office (*6 months in advance for weddings)
Saturday masses ------------------------- 5.00 pm Athens;
Summer Schedule:
July and August: 9:00 AM Toledo and 11:00 AM Athens
Regular schedule in other months:
Sundays 1st; ; 3rd and 5th. Sundays: 11.00 am Athens
2nd and 4th. Sundays : 9.00 am Toledo
Summer Schedule:
July and August: 9:00 AM Toledo and 11:00 AM Athens
Regular schedule in other months:
Sundays 1st; ; 3rd and 5th. Sundays: 11.00 am Athens
2nd and 4th. Sundays : 9.00 am Toledo
Dear parishioners,
Sustaining our Parish
The parishioners of St. Philip and St. Denis Parish are indeed very generous. This pandemic has been a real challenge for all of us. While it is critical that we re-engage ourselves and invite others to join us, we must also sustain our financial commitments. There are four ways in which you can continue to support our Parish:
Thank you very much and God bless.
Sustaining our Parish
The parishioners of St. Philip and St. Denis Parish are indeed very generous. This pandemic has been a real challenge for all of us. While it is critical that we re-engage ourselves and invite others to join us, we must also sustain our financial commitments. There are four ways in which you can continue to support our Parish:
- Drop off your weekly offering at Mass
- Drop it off at the Rectory
- Mail it to the Parish (Box 88, Toledo, ON K0E 1Y0
- Make a direct interac deposit at: 2020pneric@gmail.com
Thank you very much and God bless.
