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Pastoral Staff:
Fr. John N. Burchat P.P.
Deacon Michael Doherty
Anda Sprudzs, Deacon Peter Do
Parish Established 1867
Rectory & Office:
Phone 613-623-2282
Fax 613-623-5686
Office Hours:
Tuesday to Friday
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
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St. John Chrysostom Parish
295 Albert St., Arnprior, ON K7S 2M7
February 1 st, 2015
www.saintjohnchrysostom.org
www.pembrokediocese.com
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Coming This Lent: A six part study and video series entitled Jesus’ Resurrection:
Then and Now with The Rt. Rev. Dr. N.T. Wright who occupies the Chair of
New Testament and Early Christianity in the School of Divinity at the University
of St Andrews, Scotland. He is one of the world's most distinguished and
influential New Testament scholars. Among his many books are Jesus and the
Victory of God, The Resurrection of the Son of God and Surprised by Hope.
Bishop Wright has argued persistently and at considerable length that we
cannot understand the historical rise of the early Christian movement unless we
take as basic their belief that Jesus was bodily raised from the dead, leaving an
empty tomb behind him. The best reason for the rise of that belief is that it really
did happen. It remains enormously important that we investigate the historical
origins of Christianity. As Pope Benedict XVI himself has insisted, what actually
happened in the first century matters: we believe in a God who came into the very
stuff and substance of our flesh and blood and died a real death. Yes, and rose again
three days later. For an interesting article by Wright that summarizes his approach
see: abc.net.au/religion/articles/2012/04/05/3471387.htm
Annual Day of Reflection for Catholic Men~ Pope Francis and the Family:
with Most Reverend Michael Mulhall, Bishop of Pembroke, at St. John
Chrysostom Parish Hall in Arnprior on Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 a.m (9:00
a.m coffee/muffins) until 2:00 p.m. There is no fee for the day but registration is
required by calling 613-623-3722 or e-mail at [email protected], since a lunch will
be provided. Last date to register will be Wednesday, March 11th. Sponsored by
Arnprior Knights of Columbus Council 2082 (but you don't have to be a Knight
to attend!)
The Pastor’s Blog
* In Our Prayers: for those who have died, especially: Wilfred Clouthier, brother of Corrine
Thomson, Robert Clouthier and Janice Bonnar; Marie Sherk, mother of Dave Sherk; Bert
Herrick; and Fr. Jim Duffy of Madonna House.
* Congratulations to one of our altar servers, James Coady, who won the January draw for $20.
If your son or daughter has made their 1st Holy Communion, they can begin serving at the Altar.
* This is a reminder that the K4J(Kids for Jesus) will be meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in
the Parish Hall.
* The Parish Pastoral Council met recently to review the pastoral and catechetical life of our
parish community. Among the items discussed: the recent and upcoming Synod on the Family,
the possibility of sponsoring a Christian family from the Middle East, the pastoral problem of
how the decrease in Sunday observance and sporadic participation in the Sunday Eucharist in a
church our size is beginning to bring about a fragmentation of our congregations and ministries;
how can we facilitate a better sense of gathering as a community on the Lord’s Day rather than
simple pastoral-sacramental maintenance; is it time to have only one Sunday morning Mass (i.e.,
9:00 or 9:30 or 10:00 a.m.) followed by fellowship, family events, parish breakfasts and
catechetical formation on certain Sundays throughout the year?
* The Parish Finance Committee met recently to review the revenues and expenditures for the
past fiscal year 2014 and approve a financial report for parishioners which you will receive along
with a pastoral letter and charitable donation receipts in early February.
Our report this year indicates that we are modestly in the black. With this year's Parish
Harvest Festival and Direct Appeal, we retired the debt incurred for the renewal of the church
parking lot that was temporarily covered by parish investments.
While establishing a budget that enables us to meet our regular operating expenses and
minor capital expenditures/repairs, there continues to be planning regarding major up and
coming capital projects: the restoration of the masonry on the front of the church and towers
(next 2 years), a new roof for the parish hall (next 5 years) and boiler replacements for the church
(next 5 years). In addition to the Festival and Appeal, there will be a need to once again engage
other methods of fundraising for these major projects.
Thank you for your faith-filled generosity and your financial commitment St. John
Chrysostom Parish.
* The following are the members of the Parish Finance Committee:
Fr. Burchat, President 623-2282
Jim Mulvihill, Chairperson 623-3079
John Tammadge 623-0736
Nancy Black 623-7211
Bob Coyne 623-5049
Cheryl Sparling 623-4845
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Pastoral Visits To The Hospital: To be
sure you receive a visit from the Pastoral
Care Team, you or your family should
notify the parish office if you desire to
receive the Sacraments of the Church. Holy
Communion is brought at least once a week
to those who have requested a pastoral visit.
The list we have access to at the hospital
does not always indicate that you have been
admitted and have requested a visit.
The Sacrament of the Sick: This
sacrament should be requested when
undergoing a serious operation or when
serious illness is first evident or continuing.
It can be received after any Mass by request
Pastoral Care of the Dying: When one
becomes aware that one is dying, it's time to
call a priest in order to receive the
Sacraments and prepare for death while he
or she is still lucid. Be sure to make your
desires known to members of your family
who are able to understand and take
seriously the importance of the sacraments.
Pastoral Care of the Sick/Homebound: If
you know someone is not able to go to
church and would welcome a home visit
with a member of our Pastoral Care Team,
please leave your name and phone number
at the parish office at 613-623-2282. After
proper instruction, family members can also be
permitted to bring Holy Communion home
after any Mass.
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Sacrament of Penance: Confessions can be
heard after every weekday Mass (Our Lady’s
Chapel), every Saturday from 4:00 - 4:15 p.m.
(Reconciliation Room at the Church entrance),
and also by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism: To arrange for the
Baptism of your child please first meet with Fr.
Burchat after any Sunday Mass before
registering for catechetical instruction. The next
date until after Easter for the celebration of the
Rite of Baptism is next Sunday, February 8th.
The Sacrament of Marriage: We congratulate
all couples who have decided to enter into the
Sacrament of Christian Marriage! Christian
Marriage requires some catechetical formation
and those scheduling their marriage are asked to
personally speak to Fr. Burchat after any
Sunday Mass at least six months before the
proposed celebration. A three day diocesan
marriage preparation course is officially required
by the Diocese of Pembroke.
A Catholic who is free to marry, and is
planning to do so, in the Christian
denomination of their fiancé is still required by
the law of the Catholic Church to obtain
permission from the Bishop so that their marriage
is celebrated as a valid Sacrament.
Catholics who have married “outside”
the Church need to consult with their parish
priest so as discern how they can begin to return
to full communion with the Church as the Body
of Christ in their marriage.
Anda’s Corner: Catechetics and Faith Journey
Sandwich Sunday - February 8 th - food, fellowship and Family!
If you are reading this, just come on down for food and fellowship after the 10:30 Mass Sunday,
February 8th to take the opportunity of this last Sandwich Sunday until after Easter. Feel St. John
Chrysostom as the real community family it could and should be for you.
Faith Seeking Understanding February 12 th
The Mass. Know everything about it? You may think so, but probably not! Check
it out Thursday, February 12th in meeting room #1!
Interested in the 2015 World Meeting on Families taking place in Philadelphia?
This May, the Diocese of Pembroke is fortunate that it will be able to offer an evening event for
teens and a day for adults with Damon Owens, a renown speaker on the Theology of the Body,
to give a refresher and updates on the Synod of the Family this past October, and the World
Meeting of Families which directly precedes the General Synod of Bishops on the Family in
October 2015. Details on this exciting event will follow.
Sacramental Preparation Classes
Confirmation Class #5: Sunday, February 1st, 9am (arrival 8:45) followed by the 10:30 Mass.
Reconciliation and 1 st Communion:
Saturday, February 21st Sacrament of Reconciliation for the children and their families: 10:30
a.m. in the church, followed by a celebration, with lunch and games for the whole family, in the
parish hall.
Sunday, February 22nd: Class #5 - the first and tone setting class for First Communion.
New Catholic Media Kiosk: We are proud to present a new evangelization opportunity here at
St. John Chrysostom Church. Lighthouse Catholic Media offers a practical and effective program
to help Catholics know their Faith, keep their Faith, and share their Faith! We all have friends or
family members who have fallen away from the Church, or loved ones who are searching for answers
about their Faith and want to increase their knowledge and understanding but don't know where
to begin. Now you can reach out to them by offering a wonderful learning tool - a Lighthouse CD.
Whether in the car or at home, people can deepen their understanding of the Catholic Faith when
they listen to inspiring talks given by some of the best Catholic speakers in the world. In the back
of the church, you will see a display offering 16 different CD titles, and 5 different booklets and 4
different books. We ask for a donation of $5 per CD or book, and $3 per booklet so that we may
continue this program. Won't you reach out and help bring someone home?
Book Study with Deacon Peter Do: The Pursuit of Happiness – God's Way: Living the
Beatitudes by Dominican, Fr. Servais Pinckaers. Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 10th, at 7 p.m.
in meeting room #1.
The Parish Charismatic Prayer Group: The prayer group offers an invitation
each week to everyone to come to pray and praise God. Through songs of praise,
scripture, prayer and silence, the people offer thanksgiving and give glory to God
the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. This
renews individuals, builds up the community and the parish and strengthens
witness to the Gospel. The prayer group gathers on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in
church meeting room #1.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order: meets every
second Tuesday of the month. Everyone who has submitted their names for inquiry,
and anyone else interested, are welcome to attend. The Fraternity also leads in the Way
of the Cross in our parish on First Fridays at 7:30 p.m and the Divine Mercy Chaplet on
Third Fridays at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Eucharistic Exposition: You are invited and encouraged to spend time in
adoration before the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m.
until 11:00 a.m. Come for an hour or come for a few moments. Take time to pray,
to listen, to have a quiet encounter with Jesus. Prayer books are available.
Lift Jesus Higher Rally: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Saturday, March 7, 2015, 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Keynote: Al Fresta, CEO of Ave Maria Catholic Radio joined by Renewal Ministries team
of Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields, and Peter Herbeck. Closing Mass celebrated by Cardinal Collins.
Youth Rally (13-18 yrs.) held simultaneously. Cost: $10 youth; $20 adult. For more information,
visit lift-jesus-higher-rally.org or call (416-251-4255).
Youth Retreat: Unstoppable! The 6th Annual Diocesan High School Retreat will be held from
February 13 to 15, 2015 for students from Grade 8 to 12 at CSC Jeanne-Lajoie, Pembroke.
Registration begins immediately. Forms are available by contacting the FLYMO at
[email protected], your parish or your High School Chaplaincy Office. Cost
is $45 or early bird fee of $40 if paid by January 30. The deadline for registration is February 6.
St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall Rental: Did you know that we have the largest and brightest
hall in Arnprior at 285 Albert Street? The only hall with a full stage area and seating for up to 400,
air conditioning, a large kitchen, a fully licensed bar and ample parking? It is available for
receptions, fundraisers, conventions, training sessions, etc. Local Event Planners who are familiar
with the hall can courteously provide initial consultation and are available for full planning. For
bookings call 613-623-2282. $400 per booking. $150 rebates are possible with the use of Arnprior
Columbus Club bar.
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom’s Drama Club: In honour of St. Hedwig’s 100th Anniversary, the
Drama Club will present Our Town, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Thornton Wilder.
Performances will be held at St. Hedwig Church Hall in Barry’s Bay on Friday, February 6th &
Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 p.m., plus a matinee showing on Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 p.m.
Adults: $10, $12 at the door; Students/Seniors/Clergy: $7; Families: $40; Children under five: free.
Advance tickets may be reserved by calling the Academy at (613)756-3082. Tickets may be
purchased at the door, subject to availability.
The New Evangelization Summit: Live In Ottawa, April 24 - 25, 2015, and streaming via web
to host sites across North America. Featuring: Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Ralph Martin, Fr. Michael
Gaitley, Patrick Coffin. For more information or to book tickets, visit newevangelization.ca
Pilgrimage to Poland: “Journey into God’s Divine Mercy” is the theme of a pilgrimage to Poland
sponsored by the John Paul II Centre for Divine Mercy, Ottawa, from April 30 to May 14, 2015
with Fr. James Lowe of the Companions of the Cross. This experience is a retreat, a time of
prayer, a path of conversion, a deepening of our love for God and a greater awareness of his love for
us through daily Mass and monastery style accommodation. For more information, see the parish
bulletin board or contact [email protected]
Pornography & The Internet: Do you have a problem with pornography or lust on the
Internet? Have you ever thought you needed help for your sexual thinking or behavior? Sexaholics
Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope
with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. It is a
recovery program based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and received permission from
AA to use its Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions in 1979. See saontario.org for more
information.
National Campaign for palliative care and against euthanasia: The Catholic Organization for
Life and Family (COLF) has launched a national palliative care campaign with the support of the
Canadian bishops. The campaign includes a web site (www.lifegivinglove.com) that includes a
downloadable brochure, links to COLF, the bishops’ conference, the Euthanasia Prevention
Coalition and other resources as well as suggested Prayers of the Faithful and homiletic material.
Stop Gendercide: Sex selective pregnancy termination of girls in Canada is part of a global
problem: the discrimination against women and girls. MP Mark Warawa hopes to continue
raising awareness that sex selection is happening in Canada. Info & petition visit:
markwarawa.com/stop-gendercide
Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Monday
February 4 - 7
Wednesday
(chapel)
8:00 a.m.
Thursday
(chapel)
St. Agatha, virgin, martyr
8:00 a.m.
Norah Almeida by The D’Souza Family
8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist
First Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Les Savard by Catherine Patrois
Bert Herrick by Elaine Gibson & Family
Saturday
St. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs
(church) 8:30 a.m.
Benefactors & Loved Ones by The Parish Memorial Fund
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist and Benediction
7:30 p.m.
The Way of the Cross
Saturday
St. John Bosco, priest
4:00 p.m.
Confessions
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February 8
Saturday
4:30 p.m.
Sunday
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
René Martin by Lou Martin
Jean R. Lau by The Ramey Family
Intentions of The People by Fr. John N. Burchat P.P.
Mike Marcellus by Corrine & Bob Thomson & Family
Liturgical Appointments
Next Sunday
4:30 P.M.
8:30 A.M.
Bridget Perreault
Madonna Doyle
Peter Gogolek
Reader
Christine Pierce
Ray Martin
Helen Dedo
Host
Deacon
Dave & Sue Fridgen
Deacon
Nancy Wagner
Priest
Sharron McGrath
Teresa & Chris Coady
Robert Julien
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Stewardship: Total Last Sunday Offering was $4,827.65
(Includes: 185 of 345 registered envelopes; 34 Direct Deposit for $910.00; Loose of $126.90)
In light of the 1 hour out of 168 hours in week that you spend with the Lord at Sunday Mass,
would you consider giving the equivalent of an hour of your wages towards the Sunday collection?
Please take the time to discern your contribution in light of this principle and increase your offering
if your budget permits. The act of generosity, whether in time, talent or treasure, is integral to the
act of faith. The fifth precept of the Church is "You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church." The
Catechism notes that this "means that the faithful are obliged to assist with the material needs of the
Church, each according to his own ability." Thank you for your financial commitment and generosity.
Catholic Women's League:
Our Day Meeting followed with a Box Luncheon will be held Wednesday, February
11 th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. This is our annual day meeting and we
encourage you to embrace this opportunity to come out, bring a friend,
newcomer, or perhaps a member who finds it difficult to attend evening meetings.
We would be happy to arrange a drive for you, if needed. In the past we've had
a great response, let's continue to support one another and enjoy a couple of hours
of fellowship. For further info, please call Suzanne (613-623-6006) or Helen (613-623-5476).
10:30 A.M.
Commentator
Priest
Meetings and Gatherings This Week
Christian Meditation — 2 p.m. in church meeting room #2;
Al-Anon/Al-Ateen Meeting (613-860-3431) — 7:30 p.m. in church meeting room #1;
K4J(Kids for Jesus) — 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall;
Parish Charismatic Prayer Group — 7 p.m. in church meeting room #1;
A.A. Meeting — 8 p.m. in church choir room;
Youth Outreach — 5:30 p.m. in church meeting room #1;
A.A. Meeting — 8 p.m. in church choir room;
Deacon
Nancy Black
Greeters and
Ushers
Kristine, Paige & Layne Dewar
Jackie Gaudreau
Servers: Youth/Adults
Please always check in 15 minutes before Mass begins. Everyone is expected to be on the sanctuary.
Offertory
The Dewar & Gaudreau Families
Knights of Columbus & Legion Euchre Challenge: Open to everyone. Cost: $3 per person.
Registration is at 6:45 p.m. before each game. Come on out and bring a partner.
Game #3 February 13th Legion Hall; Game #4 February 27th - Parish Hall
Priest
Michael Glofcheski
Darryl & Girlane Lacroix
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Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Business Meeting - Monday, February 2, 2015
K. of C. Executive Meeting - Monday, February 23, 2015
www.kofc2082.org
Hospitality: Sandwich Sunday
Chris & Teresa Coady & Family
Children’s Liturgy: Golda D’Souza
Gerard & Nancy Glofcheskie
Council 2082
285 Albert St.
Arnprior, ON
613-623-2519
K. of C. Bingo — (dabber format-jackpot $1,000 progressive with 100 in attendance) Every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in
the Parish Hall. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. sharp. All over 18 welcome. Team: Ron Grenier