Contact information

20 Grant Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: (613)728-4935
Fax:     (613)792-4095


Eucharist

Tuesday to Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM

First Saturday of Every Month Marian Devotions: 8:30 AM
Mass: 9:00 AM

 



Parish News


Thanks!  On behalf of the parish, I would like to thank Elaine Sullivan-Butcher for organizing the Parish Breakfast a couple of weeks ago and to everyone who attended, and also to the Carleton Tavern for hosting us.     Fr. Jerry

Sacrament of Reconciliation / Confession during Lent: At Holy Rosary Parish before our weekday Masses and Saturday’s at 4:30PM.  St. Maurice Parish 4 Perry St. Nepean on Tuesday night March 9 7:30PM.  St. Mary’s Parish 100 Young St. Ottawa on Thursday night March 18 –7PM

Chrism Mass: Tuesday, March 30 7:30 PM at Notre Dame Cathedral Blessing of Oils.
(no 5PM Mass at Holy Rosary).


Wednesday Mass March 31 Mass at 5 PM at Holy Rosary Eucharistic Adoration begins at 8:00AM concluding with Benediction 4:30 PM.

Holy Thursday April 1 The Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30PM (no 5PM Mass)
• Receiving of the Holy Oils (Chrism, Catechumen, Oil for the sick and healing)
• Washing of the feet representing the service and charity of Our Lord
• R
eposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration until 10PM


Good Friday April 2
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3PM
• Reading of the Passion

• Veneration of the Cross
• Collection for the Needs of the Church in the Holy Land
• Holy Communion
• 5th Anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II
• 7
PM Stations of the Cross led by Friends of Madonna House


Easter Vigil April 3 – 8PM
(no 9AM 1st Saturday Mass)
• B
ring your bells to ring during the singing of the Gloria


Easter Sunday Mass April 4 10AM

finance Committee: Any parishioners who have a financial background and would be available to join the Parish Finance Committee please call Fr. Jerry at 613-728-4935.

Eucharistic Ministers: Volunteers are needed on Thursday mornings to take Holy Communion to some of the Catholic residents at Grace Manor.  If you feel called to this ministry please call Fr. Jerry at the parish office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation / Confession during Lent: At Holy Rosary Parish before our weekday Masses and Saturday’s at 4:30PM. St. Maurice Parish 4 Perry St. Nepean on Tuesday night March 9th 7:30PM   St. Mary’s Parish 100 Young St. Ottawa on Thursday night March 18th –7PM

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:  You are invited to join the ‘Friends of Madonna House’ as they lead us in the Footsteps of the Passion with Catherine Doherty. We will gather Friday nights during Lent beginning at 7 p.m.   All are welcome. For more information contact Naomi Lobo, 613-656-5972 or Martin Bruin, 613-421-5282.

Prayer Meeting: During the month of March there will be no prayer meetings.

Welcome Back:  On behalf of the Parish, I would like to welcome back Carmel Boosamra to the parish as our bookkeeper. Carmel has been here at Holy Rosary since 2008. If you have any question or concerns regarding your income tax receipt she can be reached at the parish office.     Fr. Jerry



Diocesan Events


PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL: During Lent, 40 Days for Life has joined with Helpers of God's Precious Infants to hold a prayer vigil outside the Ottawa abortion clinic, Bank St. during their business hours. Let us pray and fast for an end to abortion. February 17 – March 28 Wed., Thurs., Fri., 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Info: 613-729-0379; http://www.helpersottawa.org.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICES 2010: Focus Country – Cameroon; Theme – Let Everything that has Breath Praise God.  March 5-6.  Info: Rosalie 613-736-0232 or Lise 613-723-0465.

NEW LIFE RETREAT: Take part in a life-changing experience.  Are you looking for more meaning in your life?  Are you seeking a personal encounter with the living Jesus Christ?  March 5, 6, 7 & 8 at St. Mary's Parish.  Info: 613-224-5723; http://www.newlifeparishretreat.org.

CEILIGH:  There will be a St. Patrick's Irish Ceiligh at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 153 Woodroffe Ave., March 6 at 6:30 pm.  Tickets are $15.  For more information call 613-829-9442 or 613-726-7583.

PRAYERS: For the repose of the soul of Rev. Marcel Gauthier, who died Friday, February 26, 2010 at the age of 88 years.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 6, 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1244 Kilborn Place.  Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

SAINT PATRICK’S BASILICA ADULT FAITH SERIES: Fr. Martin Hilbert, a priest of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, will preach 3 days of Lenten exercises on Sunday, March 7 (9:30 & 11:00 a.m, 12:15 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. [latin] Masses); 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9. Info: 613-233-1125.

SUGGESTED PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS: Third Sunday of Lent -- March 7 That like Moses, our young people will enter more deeply into conversation with the Lord in prayer as they seek to discover their vocations in Christ.

CARDINAL TO SPEAK AT CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN OUTREACH 2ND ANNUAL 'MEET THE MOVEMENT' GALA: The Catholic Faith: Why is it worth passing on? With His Eminence William Joseph Cardinal Levada, Prefect, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Monday, March 8. Mass with Cardinal Levada, Notre Dame Cathedral, 4:30 p.m.; Dinner at Westin Hotel, 6:45 p.m. Tickets: $125/person; $60 receipt. Info: 613-736-1999; ottawamtm@cco.ca.

REFLECTIONS ON THE POOR OF CENTRAL Reflections on the poor of Central America:  Outreach and Social Action invites you to hear Dick & Louise Fiala give a candid account of their contribution to a medical mission, as they walked with the poorest of the poor in the Dominican Republic.  In the parish hall Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. at Annunciation of the Lord, 2414 Ogilvie Road.  Info: 613-745-7774.

PRAYING WITH PAINT WRITING AND ICON OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: Perfect for artists, art students and those interested in Christian or religious history and culture. Galilee Centre, Arnprior. Sunday, March 7 - Saturday, March 13. Private/Single Room $620; Shared/Double Room $537.50. Accommodation, meals and materials included! Commuter: $200 (incl. lunch). Registration: Debbie Rougere 613-623-4242 x 21; info@galileecentre.com.

COMMUNION & LIBERATION: Meets at Notre Dame Cathedral every 2nd Friday, 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. in the conference room, Cathedral office (56 Guigues). Next meeting: Friday, March 12. Info: Kasia Dadej kasiadadej@yahoo.ca.

ST. PATRICK’S BASILICA ADULT FAITH SERIES:  Dr. Ian Hunter, professor emeritus of the University of Western Ontario, speaks Saturday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. in the Scavi at the Basilica. Topic: "UPON THIS ROCK: Reflections of a Recent Convert".   Info: 613-233-1125.

BIBLE STUDY – THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES: The early church faced many of the challenges which we continue to encounter today. Beginning Saturday, March 13, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., explore this fascinating period of church history through the Acts of the Apostles. Holy Spirit Parish.  Registration limited.  Info & registration: Deacon Ron McRae deaconron@holyspiritparish.ca; 613-841-4698.

ST. PATRICK'S DINNER: Assumption Parish CWL will be hosting a hot & cold buffet with homemade pies for dessert, on March 14, 5:00 p.m. Cost: $12 adults / $5 children under 12 yrs. Entertainment by the McCann Family. Enter via Cody St. ramp. Tickets: Carmel Wrinn 613-746-1490 or the Parish Office 613-746-8503.

CHORAL MUSIC CLASSES WITH LAWRENCE HARRIS: Open house on Sunday, March 14, 3:00 p.m.  Enjoy a lively hour of music making, including solfège, sight reading and Gregorian chant; find out about spring classes and events.  Free admission. Room 201, Dominican University College, 96 Empress Ave.  Info: 613-567-7729.

CONCERT FOR LENT: Featuring Chorus Ecclesiae and the Symposium Choir, directed by Lawrence Harris.  Monday, March 15, 8:00 p.m.  Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Free admission and free parking at the church.  Info: 613-567-7729.

HOLY CROSS PARISH LENTEN RETREAT:  685 Walkley Rd.  Theme: The priesthood of the baptised in the Church and in the World. March 15, 16 & 17, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Preacher:  Fr. Maxime Allard o.p.  Mass, individual confession. Info: 613-731-7834.  Everyone is welcome.

SPECIAL SAINT PATRICK’S DAY MASS:  St. Patrick’s Basilica.  Wednesday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. at the Basilica located at the corner of Kent and Nepean Streets.  The Most Reverend Terrence Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa will be the main celebrant for this event.  All are invited to attend.  Info: 613-233-1125.

VIGIL OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: St. Patrick’s Basilica (downstairs in the Grotto).  To pray for priests, for an end to abortion, for world peace.  Friday, March 19, 8:30 p.m. – 6:45 a.m.  Continuous rosary, chaplet of Divine Mercy, Litany of Reparation.  Masses in the Basilica at 7:00 & 8:00 a.m., on Saturday.

ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH MEN'S BREAKFAST: Speaker: Marcel Dion, musical artist, Director of Spiritual Formation at St. Mary's. Saturday, March 20, 8:00 a.m. Cost: $4 at the door. Confirm with Denis 613-228-7646.  All men welcome.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER - ST. CLARE'S MISSION - DWYER HILL: St. Clare's CWL will be holding their annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner on Sunday, March 21, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.  St. Clare's Hall in Dwyer Hill.  All are welcome.  Info: Shirley O'Connor 613-838-2704.

‘AGING – SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH’: One day conference, March 25, offered by the Interfaith Network for Seniors at Risk (IFN - ROTIS) together with the Council on Aging and Help the Aged Canada.  Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Pl.  This conference will appeal to seniors in parishes. Info: Helen Smith (613-565-6328) to register before March 20.

TWILIGHT RETREAT: The Yearning of the Heart.  Led by Rev. Phil Barnett, National Coordinator, Canadian Christian Meditation Community. Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Rd. Cost: $20, donation for students. Register by March 16 with Ron Dicks at rdicks@rogers.com or 613-739-1046.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS IN THE STREETS OF OTTAWA: Organized by Communion and Liberation.  Good Friday, April 2. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Basilica and ending at 12:00 Noon at Notre-Dame Cathedral. Info: Emanuela Ferretti eferretti500@yahoo.ca; 613-241-7496.

5TH ANNIVERSARY MASS OF THE LATE POPE JOHN PAUL II: The Most Reverend Pedro Lopez Quintana, Apostolic Nuncio Designate, will be presiding at the Mass which is being held on Tuesday, April 6, 6:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Cathedral.  This event is sponsored by the Polish embassy, the Apostolic Nunciature and Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. Followed by a concert of sacred music performed by the Ottawa Bach Choir and a reception.

RECAPTURING REASON (Clarity in a Confused World) ADULT FAITH SERIES: Saint Patrick’s Basilica. We live in a secular culture.  Surveys indicate that atheism is a growing concern.  Are you ready to explain and defend the basic tenets of our faith?  “Should anyone ask you for the reason for this hope of yours, be ever ready to reply, but speak gently and respectfully” (1 Peter 3).  Offered by: Dr. Tim Lau.  Wednesday sessions, now until April 7, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Basilica Scavi (basement).  Info: 613-233-1125.  All are welcome.

PALLIATIVE CARE-AFFIRMING LIFE IN THE FACE OF DEATH-A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE:  An invitation from the Diocesan Committee on End-of-Life Issues.  Presenter: Dr. John Scott, MD, M.DiV., Assoc. Prof, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Palliative Care Physician, Ottawa Hospital. Thursday, April 22, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., St. John the Apostle. Cost: $5 at door. Pre-register by April 16: abrown@ArchOttawa.ca; 613-738-5025, x 217.

PALLIATIVE CARE - AFFIRMING LIFE IN THE FACE OF DEATH-A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE:  An invitation from the Diocesan Committee on End-of-Life Issues.  Presenter: Dr. John Scott, MD, M.DiV., Assoc. Prof, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Palliative Care Physician, Ottawa Hospital. Thursday, April 22, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., St. John the Apostle Parish Hall. Cost: $5 at door. Pre-register by April 16: abrown@ArchOttawa.ca; 613-738-5025, x 217.

SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY – FACULTY OF THEOLOGY – SPRING/SUMMER 2010:  Military Conflicts and Ethics with Yvon Pichette, June 7-July 14, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Introduction to Engaged Spiritualities: Do Spiritualities Matter?, Lauren Levesque, May 4-June 17, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Summer Institute in Pastoral Liturgy – SIPL, July 5–16; Summer Institute in Religious Education – SIRE, July 5–16.  Info: 613-236-1393, ext. 2247; http://www.ustpaul.ca.

NORTH AMERICAN FORUM FOCUS ON INITIATION: Concerning the Baptized Institute.  May 7-8, 2010. In partnership with the Diocesan Christian Initiation Subcommittee, Pastoral Services.  At the Diocesan Centre, 1247 Kilborn Place.  Explore the underlying vision for journeying with baptized adults who seek to complete their initiation and/or to be received into full communion of the Catholic Church. Poster on the Forum’s website http://www.naforum.org.  Watch for further details and registration brochure http://www.archottawa.ca under Pastoral Services/Christian Initiation.

MEDITATION CENTRE OF SOUTHEASTERN ONTARIO (MSCO): Offering a 2 day workshop to address matters of conflict in congregations and other related settings and provide instruction and training for clergy and leaders in church communities.  Queen’s University, Kingston, May 14 – May 16. Info: http://www.mediatecentre.com.

MONTÉE JEUNESSE/THE YOUTH SUMMIT: Did you know that Montée Jeunesse/the Youth Summit is coming to Ottawa in May 2010.  Over 1000 young adults from grade 12 up to 35 are expected to attend! This is a bilingual conference with a focus on the Eucharist and on living as a Missionary. Info: Ted Hurley 613-738-5025, ext 231.

CONFIRMATIONS ON PENTECOST SUNDAY FOR GRADE 9 - ADULTS:  Archbishop Prendergast invites interested adult and secondary school age candidates to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at Notre Dame Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, May 23, at the noon Mass. All candidates will have registered at their respective parish and have received the appropriate preparation there. Parishes are to send names and all necessary info for the preparation of the register to Annmarie at Pastoral Services (613-738-5025, ext. 217; abrown@ArchOttawa.ca) no later than Fri., April 16. A form for parish use is available on our website http://www.archottawa.ca under Pastoral Services.

CONFIRMATIONS ON TRINITY SUNDAY FOR GRADE 6 - 8:  Archbishop Prendergast invites children in grades 6, 7, and 8 to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at Notre Dame Cathedral on Trinity Sunday, May 30, at the noon Mass. All candidates will have registered at their respective parish and have received the appropriate preparation there. Parishes are to send the names and all necessary info for the preparation of the register to Annmarie at Pastoral Services (613-738-5025, ext. 217; abrown@ArchOttawa.ca) no later than Fri., April 23. A form for parish use is available on our website http://www.archottawa.ca under Pastoral Services.

PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZÉ (FRANCE) THIS SUMMER: From July 15 - 27 for young adults 18-30 years old.  There is still availability for 2 people.  Info: Sr. Claudette 613-241-7515.

PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND & SCOTLAND: With Fr. Bill Penney.  September 9 – 23. Cost: $4299 (double accommodation).  Itinerary: http://www.mercypope.org.  Info & reservations: Gail Goshko 613-744-1418.

PILGRIMAGE TO VIENNA AND POLAND: With Fr. Dan Dubroy, October 14 - 26.  Cost: $4089 (double accommodation).  See itinerary at http://www.mercypope.org.  Info & reservations: Gail Goshko 613-744-1418.

 




ST. MARY’S EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL: 100 Young Street. Open every day, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love.

Come let us adore Him! Further info: 613-831-8550

 

 

We pray for all the sick: including Cheryl Alphonso, Sue Babineau, Father Bob Bedard, Gail Bergeron, Theresa Bernal, Pauline Bourguignon, John Clingaman, Greg Crotty, Jackie D’Amour, Marcel Levis, Claudette Donahue, Ed Fabian, Janet King, Olive McKee, Dowdall & Joan O’Dacre, Anne Marie Pagitt, Jennie Pyndus, Anita Rodier, Margaret Rozon, Simone Scott, Lawrence Surette, Valerie Thomas, Sharon Wise, R.J. Young, and we also pray for the Residents of Rosemount Manor and Grace Manor.

 


Remember to add their caregivers to your prayers as well




Updated by James Colynuck: March 5, 2010