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News from Pastoral Services: September 3, 2010
OBSERVING THE DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL IN 2010:
On September 4, the Church of Ottawa celebrates the dedication of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica on that day in 1853. The importance of the cathedral church in the liturgical life of the diocese flows from the role of the Bishop as the high priest of the Lord's flock. Every parish community is related to the Bishop, and therefore the anniversary of the cathedral church's dedication as a place of worship is celebrated throughout the diocese. The anniversary of the dedication of a cathedral church is to be observed on the date of the church's consecration, with the rank of a solemnity in the cathedral itself and of a feast in the other churches of the diocese; white vestments are worn. As this liturgical observance falls on a Saturday in 2010, it is recommended that, in the Lord's Day Masses of Saturday evening and of Sunday, September 4&5, the Prayers and Preface of the Dedication of the Cathedral (celebrated outside the cathedral) be combined with the readings of the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR AID TO PAKISTAN: Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J has asked that a special collection be taken up in all the parishes of the Archdiocese of Ottawa on the September 4-5 or 11-12 weekends to assist those devastated by the flooding in Pakistan. The money collected will be sent to Caritas Pakistan through Development and Peace. Donations by individual Canadians made on or before September 12 will be matched by the federal government. His Grace invites Catholics of the Archdiocese to be as generous as possible in manifesting solidarity with the people of Pakistan. Letter from CCCB President: (www.cccb.ca).
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NOTICE OF DEATH
We regret to inform you that Reverend Gérard Majella Séguin, died on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the age of 91 years.
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Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for the month of September
General: That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God may renew people's hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward authentic social progress.
Missionary: That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world. |
Rome's homeless celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Mother Teresa's birth
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COMMEMORATING THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED IN THE ARCHDIOCESAN CEMETERIES: The Annual Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed in Notre Dame Cemetery will take place on Sunday, September 12 at 2:00 p.m. and at Hope Cemetery on Sunday, September 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Archbishop Prendergast will preside at both prayer services. All are invited. |
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FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
End of Life Issues
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa in partnership with Centre for Ministry Formation
presents
“A Good Death: Understanding Decisions and Practices“
By Sister Nuala P. Kenny, MD, FRCP(C)
on Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:00-9:00 pm
Saint-Paul University, Room 203, 223 Main Street Ottawa
To view full poster in PDF Format & Download Registration Form
For further information please contact
Annmarie Brown at abrown@archottawa.ca
or by telephone at: 613.738.5025 ext. 217
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Archbishop's blog
Archbishop Prendergast has been regularly maintaining a blog site, “The Journey of a Bishop“.
To read the Archbishop's blog, go to http://archbishopterry.blogspot.com/ |