 The 18th World Day of the Sick will be celebrated in the Vatican Basilica on February 11th, the liturgical Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. Numerous pilgrims also gather at the feet of Our Lady of Lourdes seeking for healing. The apostolate to the sick has been part of the Church’s ministry as Jesus Our Master went about healing and curing the sick.
In our parish we will be having a special mass offered on Thursday 11th February at 9:30 am for the sick and suffering in the world. I would like to invite you to attend this mass and pray for the sick. The mass will be followed by a prayer service and blessing of the sick.
World Day of the Sick
Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI in his message for the World Day of the Sick says “In this Year for Priests, my thoughts turn in particular to you, dear priests, "ministers of the sick", signs and instruments of Christ's compassion who must reach out to every person marked by suffering. I ask you, dear presbyters, to spare no effort in giving them care and comfort. Time spent beside those who are put to the test may bear fruits of grace for all the other dimensions of pastoral care. Lastly I address you, dear sick people and I ask you to pray and to offer your suffering up for priests, so that they may continue to be faithful to their vocation and that their ministry may be rich in spiritual fruits for the benefit of the whole Church”.
Haiti Relief Aid Collection
Weekend 16th & 17th January: $6,065.00
Regular Collection $3,032.00
Weekend 23rd & 24th January $7,426.00
St. Andrew’s School $4,000.00
Weekend 30th & 31st January $ 527.00
St. Monica’s School $ 750.00
Direct deposits by parishioners: $ 200.00
Total amount sent to the Archdiocese: $22,000.00
In addition to this total, several parishioners have also contributed directly to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CCODP) fund for Haiti relief. The CCODP continues to accept donations for Haiti through their website (www.devp.org) or by telephone at 1-888-664-3387.
Thank you all for your contributions.
May God reward your generosity with His blessings.
Fr. Freely
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