Upcoming Devotions, Liturgies and Events

ST. PATRICK’S DAY FUNDRAISER:  On Saturday, March 17^th at 6 pm, put on some green and join us in the Parish Hall for a traditional Irish beef stew dinner, cash bar, entertainment, silent auction, door prizes and much more.  Tickets are $20 each and are available from the parish office and the Gift Shop. All proceeds will go to the parish debt.

FIRESIDE CHATS:  This is an informal discussion of Catholic teaching that will begin at St. Mary’s this New Year. Each Wednesday evening from 6 – 7:30pm, a different faith topic will be presented in the Lower Church. This is an excellent opportunity to pose questions and search out answers concerning the Catholic deposit of Faith. Prior knowledge is not expected and friends of different faith traditions are welcome.  Please note there will be no Chat on Ash Wednesday, February 22^nd.

THE CATHOLICISM PROJECT:  This series of 10 breathtaking high-definition DVD's reveals the truth, beauty and goodness of the faith in an unprecedented way. Fr. Robert Barron created this groundbreaking program as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. Journey to more than 50 locations and 16 countries and discover the spiritual and artistic treasures that illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. Join us Saturday's at 10 am in the Lower Church.  Following each DVD presentation, there will be an opportunity for discussion. For those who are interested in following the study program, study materials can be ordered online at: sunrisemarian.com or call the Sunrise Marian Centre at 1-800-884-1171.

ST. MARY'S TALKS ON THE NET:  During the year we have had many talks here at St. Mary's.  Some have been taped and put on the internet.  Below is a list with the corresponding link.
Bible Study with Ania Krysciak:   http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ania+krysciak
Fr. Carlos Martins - Excorsism:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18pg4ugjMoE
Fr. Carlos Martins - Relics of the Saints:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syO-Jt082uw&feature=related
Communio Circle, Blessed John Paul II Panel Talks:   http://communiohamiltondiocese.org/2011/event/blessed-john-paul-panel-talks/

ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP:  Come check out our new, permanent location, in the Bell Tower at the main entrance of the Church.  We have a great selection of Catholic books and gifts.  The shop is open after all Masses the first weekend of each month, during regular office hours (please come to office first) and by appointment, just give us a call.  If we don’t have something you are looking for or you have an idea for us, please let us know, and we will try our best to get it.

CATECHETICAL CORRESPONDENCE COURSES:  Register NOW for Family Faith Development in the Home! Programs available for children from Kindergarten through to High School. These programs are intended for children not currently receiving religious instruction, but are very beneficial to families wishing to engage in faith development as well. This course is a requirement for families wishing to have their child(ren) receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion at St. Mary’s. Contact the parish office for more information and for registration forms. (These programs are the same courses previously offered by the School Sisters of Notre Dame).

MARY’S GARDEN:  On Sunday, May 30^th, 2010,  Fr. George gave the beautiful official blessing of Mary’s Garden. Please take a few moments out of your busy schedule to come sit, admire and pray in our small oasis away from the hustle and bustle of city life. We would again like to thank our supremely talented and dedicated volunteers, who’s efforts have made this wonderful sanctuary and helped enhance the beauty of St. Mary’s for years to come.

TIME FOR PRAYER AND CONTEMPLATION:  Monday through Friday, in addition to daily Mass, the Church will remain open from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for quiet prayer and reflection. On Monday’s and Thursday’s the regular 12:10 pm Mass and Adoration schedules will prevail. We hope this will give parishioners and visitors an opportunity to spend some quiet time with Jesus.

Events in Our Area

AN HISTORIC EVENT:  A small group of Anglicans has been meeting in the K - W area since 1996. This group had indicated their desire to be received into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church under the terms of Anglicanorum Coetibus, issued by Pope Benedict XVI, in 2009. For several months they have been preparing for this by prayer and a period of instruction based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. On Sunday, January 1, 2012, the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Bishop Crosby, OMI, received eleven men and women into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church by the Profession of Faith and the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. The Mass was celebrated according to the Anglican Use – a fully-authorized Catholic liturgy that maintains distinctive elements of the Anglican heritage of language, music, tradition and spirituality. From this day on these newly-received will be known as the Sodality of St. Edmund, King and Martyr, and will continue as an Anglican Use community within the Diocese of Hamilton. As Catholics, the members of the Sodality of St. Edmund will be subject to the Code of Canon Law and will fully embrace the teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We welcome them into the Roman Catholic Church, pray for them, and invite them to pray for us.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - CAMBRIDGE:  has opened a modern, new thrift store in the south Galt area (Highland Plaza, 75 Dundas St. near Main). The store will serve the entire Waterloo region and has a good selection of used clothing, furniture and household items as well as appliances in working order. Donations of these items are welcome. Watch for announcements of bundle/green bag clothing weekends! Pickup of larger items can be arranged by calling 519-629-0103.

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