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-687070-6540500April 17, 2020442595023431500FROM THE ARCHDIOCESEDaily Thoughts from Archbishop Prendergast SJ in the Time of COVID-19: Latest PDF is available here. Updated regularly at from Bishop Guy Desrochers C.Ss.R.: Click here to read Bishop Desrochers’ periodic chronicles of spiritual guidance. This week: how to pray in the Spirit.Archdiocese of Ottawa –Directive on Videocasting the Mass: The directive from the Chancery Office can be found here. Current information is updated as it becomes available at CatholicOttawa.ca. Information on making a Spiritual Communion and updated suggestions for Mass on TV/Internet is available here. Friday Facts: Due to this pandemic and the subsequent closure of some Diocesan offices, the Friday Facts will be distributed in reduced form. Important bulletins and updates will be posted on our website at Catholicottawa.ca.Confirmations in Parishes: All Confirmations are postponed until further notice.Prayers: For the repose of the soul of Mrs. Fernande Mayer who died on April 10, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Cornwall, ON at the age of 90 years. She was the mother of Deacon Jacques Mayer, deacon at Saint-Gabriel Parish in Gloucester. Due to the continuing pandemic, a memorial mass will be held at a later date. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.VOCATIONSPrayer for Vocations: Third Sunday of Easter — April 26. For prayerful openness in our young people, that they will see their vocation discernment as a call to love the Lord and respond generously to His choice of them, we pray to the Lord.RESOURCES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC?The Archdiocese has a prayer team ready to intercede for your intentions here.?For a Catholic alternative to You Tube, try .?For a clean, family-friendly alternative to Netflix, consider .?For great Catholic teaching and Bible studies, consider , which is offering a 40-day free trial if begun by the end of April.?A pro-life home-schooling curriculum source is offering $6,000 worth of materials free of charge during the pandemic: & WORSHIPVirtual Celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19 from 2-3:30PM, Holy Redeemer Parish will celebrate the 20th Anniversaries of the worldwide institution of Divine Mercy Sunday and the canonization of St. Faustina. Due to the COVID-19 virus, the celebration will be virtual. Go to the Holy Redeemer Facebook page . Guest Speaker: Rev. Fr. Dominic Lim, OFC Conv, will reflect on the theme “Come Back to Me With All Your Heart.” For more information, contact Jenn Poirier at reception@holyredeemer.ca.PRO-LIFEVirtual National March for Life, May 10-14, 2020. The program will include high profile movies and interviews streamed online from May 10-12; a virtual candlelight vigil on Wednesday, May 13; online pro-life Masses and religious services on Thursday, May 14, and a livestreamed “virtual” rally, with guests from Canada and around the world. All events will be hosted on MarchForLife.ca and various social media platforms. A pro-life special is planned to be broadcast on May 14 on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTSFYMO website: Resources for family and youth ministry during COVID-19. Visit . There is a new section on mental health for families and youth.FROM THE CCCBThe Catholic Health Alliance of Canada (CHAC) recently announced the appointment of the new President and CEO, Mr. John P. Ruetz. Effective 1 July, 2020, Mr. Ruetz replaces outgoing President and CEO, Mr. Michael Shea. The CHAC is an alliance of the 14 sponsors/owners representing 124 Catholic health institutions across Canada.CARE FOR CREATIONEarth Day 2020: On April 22, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. We must act rigorously now to address climate change, loss of biodiversity, species extinction, and pollution, all of which lead to suffering and death of so many, especially the poor and vulnerable. If you are interested in establishing or promoting a Care for Creation team in your parish, contact John Dorner at jdorner@archottawa.ca or 613-738-5025, ext. 251.OTHER CATHOLIC EVENTSThat Man Is You (TMIY): A men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. It combines research from science with teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. Online, every Saturday at 8AM. Link to join the session: . Information: Tom Schnarr at tmiystmaurice@. Free will donation. Hosted by St Maurice Parish.WIDER COMMUNITY INTERESTSafeguarding and the Particular Churches: This seminar will examine the safeguarding response of particular Churches, especially in Canada and the United States. Participants will gain a better understanding of diocesan protocols and best practices related to safeguarding. Online exclusively, April 27-30. Cost: $300; $50 for students and employees of Saint Paul University. Information: CPCS@ustpaul.ca. ................
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