News & Notes: 2021.09.08

News & Notes: 2021.09.08

Alpha – Who Will you Invite? 

The next Alpha Online starts Tuesday, September 21.  To learn more about Alpha or how you can get involved, click here

Interested in participating or accompanying someone you know on the Alpha journey?  Click here to register

Fall is Here.  Here’s What’s Happening at Annunciation of the Lord 

September for many people is the unofficial New Year and the change of seasons bring a new routine (school, work, etc).  To help you plan your fall, we wanted to share the following information with you: 

Sunday Morning Outdoor Mass Moves Inside! 

Beginning, Sunday, September 12th the Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Mass is moving inside the Church.  This means if you wish to attend the 10:00 a.m. Mass you will need to pre-register.  To do so, please click on the link and fill in your details.   

Weekend Mass Times & Schedule Update

Saturday at 5:00 p.m.; Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Pre-registration is required for all Masses.   

Annunciation will continue to live-stream the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass on the parish Facebook and YouTube Channels. 

Sunday Morning Drive-By Communion 

Drive-by Communion will continue following the 10:00 a.m. Mass from 11:30 a.m. to noon. 

Weekday Mass 

Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. from Monday to Saturday.  No pre-registration required.  Mass will be live-streamed on the parish’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel 

Adoration 

Adoration will be held on Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Reconciliation 

Fr Rob and Fr John will be available to hear confessions on Thursdays in the hall from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Triumph of the Cross – September 14 

Mass will be celebrated on September 14 at 7:00 p.m.  Pre-registration is required. September 14th also begins 12 days of prayer for the Companions of the Cross. Join in praying for the community and the brothers. Check out the Companions of the Cross Facebook Page for more information and which brothers we’ll be praying for each day.  

Mass for Seniors 

The next Mass for Seniors will be held on September 15 at noon.  No pre-registration required. 

First Communion Prep at Annunciation of the Lord 

Do you have a child who is starting Grade 2 this Fall or who has missed receiving their Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in the past couple of years?  The First Prep Program at Annunciation of the Lord Parish provides parish-based catechesis for children from Grades 2-6 who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.   

We will be holding information and registration sessions on Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 3 at 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall.  All interested families are welcome to attend.  Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate. There will be a $30 program fee to cover the cost of materials, which can be payable in the form of cash or cheque on registration night or can be paid online. Details about online payment will be shared during the registration session.   

Inquiries can be sent to firstprep@annunciation-ottawa.com.