PARISH NEWS
CWL PRO LIFE FUNDRAISER
Annunciation’s Catholic Women’s League is running a fundraiser for the Miriam Centre. Our goal is to fill a bassinet with donations to support new mothers and their babies. Parenthood is challenging; let’s give generously and help them start this new chapter in their lives!
The bassinet will be located in the parish entrance from May 6-14th. Check out the list below and see what you can give:
- Diaper cream
- Nursing pads
- Baby shampoo/Body wash
- Hooded baby towels
- Bibs
- Baby no-scratch mittens
- Pyjamas (0-9 months)
- Clothes (0-9 months)
- Socks (0-9 months)
- Financial donation
To raise additional funds, the CWL is also raffling a beautiful handmade panel lap quilt! Visit the CWL table in the church entrance this weekend to purchase tickets.
Handmade Panel Lap Quilt (55″ x 75″)
Scripture quotes across the top
Draw will be held May 17, 2023, 1:00pm
(during the Senior’s Luncheon). Winner need not be present to win.
SENIORS MASS & LUNCHEON – MAY
Today is your last day to register for the Seniors Mass and Luncheon! All seniors are invited to join us on May 17 at 12pm for mass, fellowship, and good food. There is no cost to attend, so invite a friend!
Our May speaker is Andre Regnier. Click here to register.
Do you feel you know the Holy Spirit?
We often forget the third person of the Trinity. Given to the Church at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit is meant to be our helper and advocate. He inspired scripture. He intercedes for us. When we struggle for words, he can provide them. He offers, too, gifts to help us in our faith journey, stepping into the chaos of our lives and bringing joy and peace.
How do we get to know the Holy Spirit? Do we know if he is active in our lives? How can we receive his supernatural joy and peace?
Join us for a Pentecost Vigil on May 27 from 7-9pm and experience the Holy Spirit in a new way. We will have a talk from Fr. Ken Lao C.C., with music provided by parishioner Jeff Lavery. Prayer teams will be available to pray with you and ask for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your life. There will be light refreshments and fellowship to follow.
We don’t need all the answers or perfect holiness. Like the apostles at Pentecost, let’s come as we are and experience the beauty of the Holy Spirit!
STELLAR VBS – SPOTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY!
Registration for our 2023 Stellar VBS is open! This summer camp, designed for ages 4-10, launches your kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world.
Dates: July 17, 2023 — July 21, 2023
Time: 9:00am — 12:00pm daily
Cost: $45/child
Spots are filling up quickly! Click here for more details and registration.
CWL GENERAL MEETING
The next General Meeting of the Catholic Women’s League will be Wednesday, May 10, 2023. At this meeting, we will discuss preparations for our 45th Anniversary celebration to take place at our June meeting. To support our Baby Shower for Miriam Centre, quilt raffle tickets will be available for sale. Our meeting will include our Rosary for Life. We will provide a link for those who prefer to attend via Zoom.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
MARCH FOR LIFE
The National 2023 March for Life will be held on May 11 to march in solidarity with the vulnerable and marginalized of our society, particularly the unborn, the elderly, and the disabled. To learn more, visit their website.
ST. MARY’S PENTECOST VIGIL – NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY.
Join St. Mary’s Parish, 100 Young St., on May 27th, Saturday (7-9:30 pm) for an evening of praise, prophecy, teaching, healing, and Eucharistic adoration. Theme: Become Fire! Speaker: Fr. Mark Goring, CC, Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish
ONLINE @ St. Mary’s Youtube Channel or Facebook
For more info: Natalia Lacar at night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca