The Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

284 Trafalgar Road, Pembroke, Ontario

 

The Holy Season of Lent

begins

  

 

Ash Wednesday

 

 Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Masses - 10:30am & 7:00pm

 

Weekday Liturgies during Lent

 

Tuesday - 6:00pm (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction) 7:00pm Mass

Wednesday - 8:30am Mass

Thursday - 6:30pm (Recitation of the Rosary or the Stations of the Cross) 7:00pm Mass

Friday - 8:30am Mass

All liturgies during Lent will be celebrated in the Church

  

The Church emphasizes the penitential nature of Ash Wednesday by calling us to fast and abstain from meat.  Catholics who are over the age of 18 and under the age of 60 are required to fast, which means that they can eat only one complete meal and two smaller ones during the day, with no food in between.  Catholics who are over the age of 14 are required to refrain from eating any meat, or any food made with meat, on Ash Wednesday. 

 

All liturgical celebrations during Lent will be celebrated in the Church.  On the literature table at the main church entrance, we have available a selection of materials that will assist you in your prayer life during this Holy Season.  

 

With prayerful best wishes to 

Cardinal Thomas Christopher Collins

Archbishop of Toronto

 

 Saturday, February 18, 2012

 

 

 The Holy Father’s Intentions - Month of February

 

 

General Intention:  That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.

Missionary Intention:  That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES:  will be on sale in the Annex after the Masses next weekend, February 25th / 26th.

UPCOMING MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE:  will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish here in Pembroke on March 30th, March 31st and April 14th, 2012.  Registration forms are available here at the parish office.  The deadline for registration is March 23rd.

PILGRIMAGE TO PERU:  will take place in November of 2012.  The 4th pilgrimage trip is now in its planning stages and we encourage anyone interested in participating to contact their zone representative as set out in the detailed brochures which are available on the tables at the main entrance of the Church.  Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Christ in the Peruvian people and allow their profound spirituality to touch your life.

A FREE COMMUNITY AWARENESS SEMINAR:  on the topic of Suicide will be hosted by New Life Community Church, 2777 Petawawa Blvd., Petawawa, on Saturday, March 3rd from 9:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.  There is no charge for this seminar and everyone is welcome.  Lunch will be provided.  Please see posters on bulletin boards.

THE SISTERS OF THE VISITATION:  are inviting interested people to pray the Rosary for vocations to the priesthood and to the religious life by joining them at the St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, Pembroke, on the Sundays of Lent from 2:30 p.m.— 3:00 p.m. beginning on February 26th. 

CULTIVATING SEEDS OF FAITH:  is an Adult Faith Formation Program which will be hosting a series of presentations in the Renfrew Zone during the Season of Lent.  Registration is not required and there is no cost to attend these sessions.  See bulletin boards for the full Program Schedule.

“LIVING LENT 2012”:  a reflection on our Lenten journey will be given by Bishop Mulhall on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.  This event is sponsored by the K of C Bishop N.Z. Lorrain Council 1531.  Everyone is invited and welcome.

 THE GENERAL MEETING:  of the CWL will be held on Tuesday, February 21st beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Annex.  A big thank you is extended to all parishioners and CWL members who generously supported last weekend’s Valentine’s bakesale.  The proceeds will be used to support activities within our parish and the local community.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:  Lorrain Council 1531 is sponsoring a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, February 21st, from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.  at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Ellis Avenue.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  The cost is $6.00 / person.  Children 12 and under—$3.00.

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD:  On May 5th, Bishop Mulhall will ordain Deacon Michael Goring to the Priesthood.  This celebration will take place at St. Columbkille Cathedral at 10:30 am.  The newly ordained will preside at the celebration of his First Mass on Sunday, May 6th at 10:30 a.m. at Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Pembroke.  Please pray for Deacon Michael as he presently finishes his Seminary formation at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto.

THE PARISH OFFICE:  will be closed on Tuesday, February 21st and will re-open on Wednesday, February 22nd at 8:30 a.m.

  

In Loving Memory of 

Deacon Michael McFarlane

January 11, 1955 - December 15, 2011

 

Our parish grieves the loss of Deacon Michael, but celebrates his tremendous service to his family, the community and the church.  We thank Brenda, Michael's dear wife, who was Michael's partner in ministry and who grieves his death.  Likewise we extend to Michael's parents, his children, his grandchildren and sibliings our most sincerest condolences.  Michael was a fine person who loved his ministry in the church and who served with distinction.  His ministry was offered not only in the Diocese of Pembroke, but also in the Diocese of Fort Smith-Mackenzie in Canada's north.  Michael's devotion, kindness and enthusiasm for the faith will never be forgotten.  May he rest in Peace.

 

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE