PARISH OFFICE
at
St. Benedict Church Site

1011 Oak Ave.
Sarnia, Ontario
N7S 1J4
ST. BENEDICT CHURCH
Weekend Eucharist
Saturday 5 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. and
10:30 a.m.

Weekday Eucharist
Tues. and Thurs.7 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thursday
6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
 Weekend Eucharist
Sunday 11 a.m.

Weekday Eucharist
Wed. 7 p.m. DURING LENT
Fri. 9:30 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Friday
8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

OUR LADY OF MERCY
 Weekend Eucharist
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. and
5 p.m.

Weekday Eucharist
Tues. to Fri.  12:10 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday
10-11 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
also by appointment
Call the Parish Office
 

 

 

   

February 17, 2008
 

2nd Sunday in Lent


 

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  ARCHIVES

Jan. 27, 2008
Jan. 20, 2008
Jan. 13, 2008
Jan. 6, 2008


Feb. 17, 2008
Feb. 10. 2008
Feb. 3, 2008

 

 

St. Benedict parish community extends ...

a warm and gracious welcome to all our new parishioners and all visitors.
 

 

 

             
 

  Diocese of London

 

MASS  INTENTIONS for the week Feb. 19 to 22, 2008

SUNDAYS:  Intentions of the parishioners
... of St. Benedict Church
... of St. Joseph Church
... of Our Lady of Mercy Church

 ST. BENEDICT CHURCH - Mass is on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
John Fisher (Carmen Fisher)
Meddie Alcantara (Carlos Alcantara)
Evelyn Willick (St. Benedict CWL)

Thursday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.
Marshall Gowland Mass
Eileen Gleason (Ann and Mary Oakes)
John Roberts (Sheila)
Laurie Miller (Morris and Alice Marsh)
ST. BENEDICT CHURCH - Mass is on Thursday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Angela Iannozzi (Frank and Sue Galizia)
Neil Pettit (Don and Anne Ward)
Lillian Egan (Jim and Gloria Vasey)

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH - Mass on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
Betty Stevens (St. Joseph CWL)
Paul Greenwood (Valeria Clarke)
Sylvester Chapeskie (Mary Bissonnette)


ST. JOSEPH CHURCH - Mass on Friday, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m.
Special Intention of Mary and Jerry Santavy
Ernest Packett (St. Joseph CWL)
Deceased members of Seso Family (Miriam Mrnik)


Our Lady of Mercy Church - Tuesday to Friday, 12:10 p.m.
 Feb. 19, Tuesday
Viriato Correia (Filomena Correia)
Manuel Medina Cunha (Wife Maria Cunha)
Carlos Medeiros (Domingos and Maria Correia)

Feb. 20, Wednesday
Joe D’Angela (Nello and Rosanna Zeppa)
Edna Hetherington (O.L.M. C.W.L.)
Roland Pagnier (Ann and Mary Oakes)

Feb. 21, Thursday
Brian Sullivan (Carol and Bob Flood)
Jessie and Cheryl Maglovsky (Grace Gauci)
Deceased members of Ennett Family (Jane Smith)

Feb. 22, Friday
Megan and Edward Mahoney (Margaret Mahoney-Potter)
Georgette Belliveau (Leandro and Lea Rocco)
Anne Chrapko (Chrapko Family)
 

       


BAPTISM INFORMATION
AT LEAST TWO MONTHS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BEFORE BAPTISM.  CLASSES:  A preparatory class for the parents is required before the baptism can take place. Godparents are invited and encouraged to attend.  

CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON  FEBRUARY 20, 2008 at 7 p.m. at St. Benedict Church site.

NO CLASS IN MARCH.

   NO BAPTISMS will take place during Lent (Feb. ) 

 BAPTISMS will take place on March 28/29 April 26/27,  and
June 28/29, 2008 at a Mass of your choosing. 
 NO BAPTISMS during May because of First Communion being held every weekend.
 To set up an interview or for further clarification contact Leah Downie at
519-336-2653 ext. 260


NO BAPTISMS IN LENT.
 

PARISH  BEQUESTS
    As you know when someone dies, sympathy may be expressed through donations to charities of your choice.  Would you consider a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Peter's Seminary, or to St. Benedict parish? 
The funeral directors would
be happy to assist you.

 



 BINGO at
BINGO COUNTRY on
Upper Canada Drive

 St. Benedict Church
Wed. Feb. 20 - 1:30 p.m.
Sat. March 8, 1:30 p.m.
Mon. March 24, 11:45 a.m.
Wed. April 9, 11:45 a.m.
Sat. April 26, 11.45 a.m.


 

DIOCESAN PRAYER
CALENDAR
 Please pray for priests, women and men religious, seminarians, and deacons of the Diocese of London.  
May they be faithful to the charge given them by the Lord.  

~ Fr. Matthew Kucharski
~ Fr. Clare Coleman
~ Fr. John Costello
~ Fr. Mark Poulin
~ Fr. Joseph Lourdusany, O.F.M. Cap.
~ Fr. Ross Bartley
~ Fr. Rene Giroux
~ Development and Peace awareness


REGISTRATION


 WELCOME!
St. Benedict parish community warmly welcomes you and yours
 into our parish family today. 
We sincerely hope that you have
felt at home and among friends.
 If you are seeking a church home, we will gladly welcome you.
Please write your name, address, and phone number on a slip of
 paper and drop it into
the collection basket.
We will be in touch with you.


P R A Y ...

1. For the Church: that we may
be transfigured more and more
into the image and likeness of Christ.

2. For the grace to listen: that
we may hear the voice of Christ
in prayer, in events, and in relationships so that we may respond more fully to God’s invitation.

3. For freedom from fear: that God will cleanse our hearts of
fear and help us to live in the freedom of the Children of God.

4. For all who are facing crisis, loss, or low points in their lives: that they may experience the transforming grace of God to
grow in their trust of God to
bring forth change and a new beginning.

5. For all who are trying to discern their calling in life: that they may make space in the busyness of life to let God’s
Word move their hearts.

6. For all the descendants of Abraham, for Jews, Muslims, and Christians: that we honor all that we share in common and work together to overcome evil that ensnares human hearts.

7. For all who are unemployed: that God will open new resources and opportunities for them to use their gifts and support their families.

8. For all who are in dangerous situations especially members of the military: that God will guide them each day and preserve them from harm.

9. For the gift of peace, that
God will open the eyes of all to the value and dignity of each human person and teach us new ways resolve conflicts.

10. For all who have died especially William Vandenberg: that they may live in the light and peace of God’s presence forever.


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PLEASE NOTE:  DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY 4 p.m.
BRING your article to the Parish Office at St. Benedict Church site at 1011 Oak Avenue,
or EMAIL to saintbenedict@rcec.london.on.ca  OR  FAX 519-336-0032
 


A TIME TO LIVE ... A TIME TO DIE ~
We extend our prayers and sympathy to the families of ...
† William Vandenburg, husband of Dora.
May he rest in the peace of Christ.  


 WELCOME TO OUR SOUTH ZONE PARISH COMMUNITY ~
St. Benedict Church community welcomes … Thelma Good; Jason, Danielle, Erin and Maura Bosker; John and Colleen Emery.
We hope that you feel at home with us.

                       
W.A.I.T.T.  RETREAT 2008 ~ (We’re All In This Together = W.A.I.T.T)
Who? We invite all High School and College/University Youth ...
What? To attend an overnight retreat where the focus of our time together is how can we support one another on our journey of faith?
When? Sat. Feb. 23 to Sun. Feb. 24 (Arrival time: Sat. 8:45-9 a.m.) (Departure time: Sun. 4:30 p.m.)
Where? Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall, 390 N. Christina St., Sarnia.
Cost? $25
For more information please call: Marion (home - 332-0417) Richard (St. Patrick’s High School 332-3976 ext. 4017); Joanna (Sacred Heart Church 344-2992).
    


STATIONS OF THE CROSS ~ We will pray the Stations of the Cross on the following nights at 6:30 p.m.: Tues. night - St. Benedict; Wed. night - St. Joseph and Thurs. night - Our Lady of Mercy. Please take the time to pray this prayer with the community and come closer to the cost of salvation we have inherited through the sacrifice of Christ our Saviour on the cross.
 





MASS CHANGE DURING LENT FOR ST. JOSEPH MASS ON WEDNESDAY   ~ During the Season of Lent, the Wed. Mass at St. Joseph will be celebrated at 7 p.m. preceded by the Stations of the Cross. Please take note of this time change and let your friends know who might be looking for another opportunity to attend Mass and Stations during Lent.

 
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE ~ Couples registering for Marriage Preparation course need to contact Lee Downie 336-7049.  The next course will take place on April 4/5 weekend at Our Lady of Mercy Church.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ~ Fr. Jim is looking for some parishioners who are willing to devote two hours of time once a month in counting the offertory collection. These volunteers would have a police check (if you do not have one - we will do it for you), and be willing to give up a Mon. or Tues. morning once a month to assist us in this very important job. Please contact Anna or Lisa at the Parish Office at St. Benedict site (519-336-2653) and let them know of your willingness to help us out.

HAPPENINGS AT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ~ Mark these dates on your calendars!
Ham Bingo: March 8, 7 p.m.   Meat Bingos: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  Come out and help support the needy of Haiti.  For more information please call Gayle 337-7100.

M I S S I O N   2008

WHEN?      March 1 to March 5, 2008.
The Missionary will join us for the Saturday evening Mass, will preach at all the Sunday Masses, and on through this “Sacred Week” in the parish.

WHERE?   St. Benedict Church, Oak Ave. Sarnia

TIME?   Each evening, beginning Sunday night, the mission services will start 7:30 p.m.
                                                      They are scheduled to last approximately one hour.

PREACHED BY?
Fr. Eugene O’Reilly, C.Ss.R.
Mission preaching is Fr. Red’s full-time ministry, and he brings to it a ready smile, a wonderful sense of humour, and a compassionate understanding of people, and the complex world in which we live.

Themes:        Intimacy with God/Self (Sunday, March 2)
                                            Living the Reign of God Today (Monday, March 3)
                                            Reconciliation (Tuesday, March 4)
                                            Discipleship (Wednesday, March 5)

PLEASE NOTE:
MASS will be celebrated on WED. night March 5 instead of TUES. night March 4.

 


 

  For all those who are sick in our health care facilities, nursing homes, and those who are being cared for by their loved ones at home. We pray for those who are receiving ongoing treatment for life-threatening and terminal diseases. May God bring them healing and sustain them in hope.

       
 Lee Michaels  Hazel Plant  Casey D'Andrea  
 Angie Gibson  Brent Allan  Aubrey Banyan  
 Dani Thibodeau  Helen Black  Jenny Sowinski  
 Felix Buelvas  Ashley  Cory Tetreault  
 Eve Bissonnette    Emiel Crombeen  May Grey  
 Anne Gagnier  Mary Jane Cassin  Amanda Bigras  
 Joan Mercer  Julie Schooley  Frank Borlina  
  Sue-Ellen Rawson   Agatha Gosselin   Al Bennison  

 


 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS  www.kofc.org
Thank you for your overwhelming support of our Shrove Tuesday Supper. Share the wealth winner: Rosemary LaLiberte. We are sorry if we disappointed anyone by having to close the doors early, but due to the numbers attending, our food supply was inadequate. Funds raised will support the many charitable causes we support throughout the year. If you have not been to a recent meeting, join us and see what the Knights have planned for the future.
Future events: Card Night - Fri. Mar. 7 at 7 p.m., church hall.
March Sunday Breakfast, watch bulletin for date.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE

 St. Joseph CWL - The next CWL meeting on Tues. March 4 at 6 p.m. is a dinner meeting and a room needs to be booked. The number of members planning to attend is needed by Thurs. Feb. 28. Please call Barb Foster 344-7672 or Bertha Priest 344-4656 ASAP if you plan to attend and note the time of dinner - 6 p.m. Whether in the separate dining room or in the restaurant area, dinner will be at the Open Grill.
Cancelled Stamps: Please continue to bring in your cancelled stamps. These are used by a charitable organization to raise funds to help the poor in underdeveloped countries. All parishes are welcome to contribute and they may be given to any St. Joseph’s parishioner or brought to St. Joseph Church at our weekend Mass.
Grocery Store Tapes: As of the first of the year, only LOBLAW TAPES are being collected. A&P and Food Basics are no longer involved in this program.

 OUR LADY OF MERCY CWL ~ Annual Spring Tea - April 17, 1-3 p.m. The CWL will accept any good used jewelry for the jewelry table at the Spring Tea. Please leave the jewelry in the shoebox located at the church entrance (by the welcome desk.)
The CWL is also looking for an electric tea kettle and coffee carafe thermos that one may no longer need. Please leave these at the back of the church and mark on them OLM CWL.

 

 ~ ~  OUT  AND  ABOUT  IN  THE  DEANERY AND  DIOCESE ~ ~

 

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER ~ Friday, March 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. - St. John’s Anglican Church on Devine St. Speaker: The Rev. Debra Elliott. Soloist: Evelyn Shaw.   Choir: anyone that would like to join the choir is most welcome. Refreshments available after the service. ALL ARE WELCOME!

SARNIA CURSILLO ~ Men’s and women’s upcoming Sarnia Catholic Cursillo weekends will be held at St. Joseph/St. Charles Parish Centre in Corunna. Men: April 24-27, 2008; Women: May 29-June 1, 2008. Please call Diane at 519-542-8325 or      e-mail diane.urkewich@st-clair.net for more information and application form. Please register early as planning is already underway.
 

PULL TAB REPORT ~ Last year $4,046.95 was given to Camp Quality to help children with cancer. This year the money will go to The London Down Syndrome’s - ”Camp Talk About It.” Thank you to all and keep those tabs coming. Ken and Marion Kameka


PENSIONATI ITALIANI DI SAN PIETRO ~ Easter Dinner - Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 1 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall - 756 1/2 Maxwell St. Members: $15 / Non-Members: $20 / Children (6-12yrs): $10 / Children (under 6 yrs): Free. For more info, or for tickets please call Tony Tudino 337-3805.
 

ADORATION CHAPEL located at Our Lady of Mercy site ~
We need replacements for Monday 7-8 a.m; 10-11 a.m.  11-midnight;  Tuesday 8-9 a.m.  9-10 p.m;  Wednesday 7-8 a.m; Thursday 5-6 p.m.  Saturday  6-7 p.m. 9-10 p.m.  Sunday 11 a.m-12 p.m.  We also welcome visitors to Our Lay of Mercy Adoration Chapel located in the Chapel room in the hall building at the east end of the church parking lot.  Assistance with organization/leadership for the chapel is welcome.  If interested please contact Richard Lajoie 519-862-2995.


WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Sat. 5 p.m.           St. Benedict Church
Sat. 5:30 p.m.                Our Lady of Mercy Church
Sun. 8:30 a.m.     St. Benedict Church
Sun. 9 a.m.                    Our Lady of Mercy Church
Sun. 10:30 a.m.   St. Benedict Church
Sun. 11 a.m.        St. Joseph Church
Sun. 5 p.m.                     Our Lady of Mercy Church
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES 
Tues. to Fri. 12:10 p.m.   Our Lady of Mercy Church
Tues. 7 p.m.                         St. Benedict Church
Wed.                                St. Joseph Church (7 p.m. DURING LENT)
Thurs. 7 p.m.                        St. Benedict Church
Fri. 9:30 a.m.                  St. Joseph Church


CONFESSION TIMES
Sat. 10-11 a.m.         Our Lady of Mercy Church
Thurs. 6-6:45 p.m.         St. Benedict Church
Fri. 8:45-9:15 a.m.              St. Joseph Church
 

VOCATIONS CRUCIFIX - ST. BENEDICT CHURCH ~


2nd SUNDAY IN LENT ~ Lent calls each of us, inviting us deeper into the mystery of the Incarnation. It is a season of active journey with Jesus that forms us for discipleship. Transformation is the process of Lent; uncertainty and fear, its challenges. Hints of Easter wonder are contained in today’s story, yet the arduous journey to Jerusalem is still ahead. When we make this journey with Jesus each Lent, we are transformed into disciples. Like the earlier disciples we can feel overwhelmed and fearful. To each of us today’s readings say very simply: be not afraid. With Jesus, trust, risk, model your “yes” on his.