Upcoming Devotions, Liturgies and Events

PARISH OFFICE:  Please note the office will be closed on Thursday, May 17^th, and Friday, May 18^th for vacation and on Monday, May 21^st for the Victoria Day Holiday. If you have an emergency, please leave a message and your call will be returned.

CONCERT - MIKE MANGIONE & THE UNION:  Join us for an evening of smooth folk-rock sounds, in the Lower Church on Thursday, May 17^th at 7 pm. This critically acclaimed band is well known for their Catholic message and are fresh off a tour with Christopher West. Admission is $5. Everyone is welcome!!

BARNABAS NWOYE TALK:  On Monday, May 21^st, join us for Mass at 7 pm followed by a talk by Barnabas Nwoye. Barnabas was given the task of spreading devotion to the Precious Blood around the world. The devotion is comprised of the Precious Blood Chaplet, Consolation Prayers, acts of Adoration, Reparation, Intercession, the Seal of God and Gethsemane Hour. Free will donations would be greatly appreciated. Everyone is welcome!

PILGRIMAGE TO SHRINES IN QUEBEC:  Join us on a 6 Day Pilgrimage, August 6^th - 11^th, with Spiritual Director Fr. George Nowak, CR. We visit Cap-de-la-Madeleine, St. Anne de Beaupre, Sacred Heart Shrine, Beauvoir, Shrine of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, who will be canonised this year and St. Joseph’s Oratory. Price is $699/single, $625/double and $599/triple. Includes transportation, 5 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and 2 other meals, 1 luggage and HST. For more information and reservations please contact Erna Spoenlein 519-743-1030.

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

PARLIAMENT HILL, OTTAWA
ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE:  Join the KW Right to Life on Thursday, May 10^th for this annual bus trip. The bus leaves from Kitchener behind the Burger King at Fairway Road and Wilson Avenue. We will be picked up at 5:15am. Departure time 5:30am and back by about 11 pm. Seat cost is $60. Call 519-746-5433.

CURSILLO WEEKEND:  "Cursillo" is a Spanish word meaning a "mini-course". A Cursillo Weekend is: a brief review of the Catholic Faith; a series of talks given by lay people, and a priest; an opportunity for worship, study, shared prayer, fellowship, laughter, to grow spiritually and closer to Jesus Christ. If you know a person who has made a Cursillo Weekend he/she can be your sponsor, or we will find a sponsor for you. If you are married it is recommended that both spouses experience this weekend. The next men’s weekend is: Thursday evening, May 24^th to Sunday evening, May 27^th and the next women’s weekend is: Thursday evening May 31^st to Sunday evening, June 3^rd. For lodging and meals the cost is a $200 offering, more, or less, according to your means. For more information, talk with a "Cursillista". Ron or Anne McKellar: armckellar@sympatico.ca, or Wilma and Frank Malik: fmalik414@bell.net, of Fr. Ray Reitzel, CR: rayreitzelcr@live.com; or Google: Cursillo Weekend.

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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