SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION Box 5512, 12 Centre St. N. Huntsville, ON P1H 2K8 T: (705)789-2348 E: stmarys_church@cogeco.net http://users.vianet.ca/stmarys Saint Kateri Tekakwitha 2627 Muskoka Rd. 117 Baysville, ON Dwight Mission Dwight Senior’s Hall Summer Only Parish Priest: Office Staff: Rev. Gerard McMahon Patti Hanrath Anna Justynski MASS SCHEDULE St. Mary’s …..……… Saturday 4:00 p.m. .…………. Sunday 9:30 a.m. St Kateri Mission … Sunday 11:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Huntsville …………..…………………. ……………………………………………… Baysville….………….……..…………… Or any time by appointment SUPPORTING THE HUNTSVILLE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 7851 HUNTSVILLE, ON SUPPORTS YOUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Saturday 3:45 p.m. Sunday 8:45 a.m. After Sunday Mass Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is celebrated by appointment. Parents must be registered Parishioners for at least 6 months prior as is the case for all of the Sacraments. Sacrament of Matrimony: Diocesan policy requires ONE YEAR prior notice PLUS completion of a Marriage Preparation Course. Please contact the rectory at least that early. St. Mary’s School: 36 Silverwood Dr., Huntsville P1H 1N1 705-789-6481 St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School: 955 Cedar Lane, Bracebridge P1L 0A1 705-646-8772 www.stdoms.ca Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (off Caroline St.) Parish Groups: Altar Servers Altar Society Catholic Women’s League Children’s Liturgy Program Children’s Rosary Apostolate Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Friends of Saint Kateri Gardening Group Grief Ministry Program Kids Club Knights of Columbus Music: Sunday Choir & Organist Parish Financial Committee Parish Screening Committee Parish Shut In Visitors Property Committee Readers Respect Life Scripture Meditation Groups - Celebrating the Word - Women Sharing Faith Group St. Mary’s Parish Friends St. Vincent de Paul Society (789-0008) Ushers Websites Office for Vocations, Evangelization & Youth www.veyopeterboroughdiocese.org www.peterboroughdiocese.org www.vatican.va Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father for March 2015 Universal: Scientists—That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person. Evangelization: Contribution of women—That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always. CELEBRANTS MASS INTENTIONS—March 2-8, 2015 Mon. Mar 9:30 am H Norma Murdoch (RIP) - Bob & Marilou Rogers Tues. Feb. 24 9:30 am H Int of Virginia Aucoin Fri. Feb. 20 4:00 pm H Feb. 27 4:00 pm H Missa Pro Populo The Third Sunday of Lent Sun. Mar. 1 9:30 am H Int of Gerald & Inge Kors—Peter & Helga Fibikar 11:30 am B Special Intention H—Huntsville; B—Baysville; Let us pray this Sunday for the people and clergy of St. Joseph Parish in Douro, that as members of the Church, they may continue to grow in faith and holiness in all they do. We pray to the Lord. Pastoral References—Teacher References Students and Teachers applying for a position with the separate school board must have a pastoral reference from the parish priest. It is a pre -requisite. Please be aware that Fr. Gerry will only provide references for registered St. Mary’s Parishioners who are personally known to him. Attendance at Sunday Mass is expected and participation in parish ministries is a definite plus when applying for any teaching job. Introduce yourself and ask where you can help. No time like the present to prepare and get ahead! Please Pray for the Sick Especially, Louise Charlebois, Gloria Fisico, Merle Jordan, Bev Rattray, Linda Lynch, Dianne McLaughlin. Please keep up your prayers for all the sick! If you would like your loved one to appear on the sick list, please keep us informed. How is Lent going? How are my Lenten practices? What about my prayer life? What about my Fasting? What about my alms giving? What about a spirit of silence and reverence in my life? St Vincent de Paul—Food Pantry Donations for March 8, 2015 Whatever you can spare is greatly appreciated. The need continues to rise. Monday, March 2 Youth Group 7:00 pm Come enjoy the fun! Card games weekly Tuesday, March 2 Catholicism for Dummies After Mass Wednesday, March 4 Women’s Faith Sharing Group 7:00—8:30 in the Sacristy Special Intention Vigil of The Third Sunday of Lent Sat. Upcoming Events Special Candles Our Lady of Perpetual Help Week of Mar.2/15 1. Shirley Gervais Thursday, March 5 Saturday Evening Choir Practice 6:30 pm Friday, March 6 Stations of the Cross 3:45 pm Every Friday in Lent Tuesday, March 10 CWL General Meeting 7:00 pm Sign up sheet in the Sacristy for Readers, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil. Please ensure if you can’t make your scheduled commitment, that you make arrangements for someone to cover for you. Ushers Sat. Mar. 7—Jeannine Colvin, Pat Hillyard, Tracy Shisko, Maxine Bastedo Sun. Mar. 8—Walter Grys, Lou Luvison, David Webster, Bill Matthews Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat. Mar. 7—Laila Etherington Sun. Mar. 8—Bill Matthews Readers Sat. Mar. 7—Tiffany Glenn Cooke Sun. Mar. 8—John Emsley Collection Counters Mon. Mar. 2—Rosemarie Meyer, Pat Hillyard Hot Lunch Program for the Needy Last Tuesday’s free lunch for those in need was hosted by the Knights of Columbus and people were served. All Parish organizations are involved as we seek to serve Christ by helping those in need. This is possible due to your kindness and generosity in supporting this effort. Last Sunday morning at the 9:30 Mass we had the Rite of Election for those preparing for the Sacraments this year. Thanks to those parents who took Baptismal and parental responsibility seriously. Confirmation parents, please remember to follow up on the work allocated to your family member. Confirmation Kyler Campbell Ethan Pontes Kyler Thompson Nicolas Phillips Eden Baumgart Matthew Schnurr Riley Carleton Alana Murphy Kathleen Newberry Sam Whaley First Holy Communion/Penance Ruby Maw Hailey MacDonald Chloe MacDonald Sophia Webster Kaleb Knobelsdorf Nicholas Saari Sofia Asturi Justin Caswell Parking – Please do not park on the Rectory side if you are going to the Hall during the week for anything. Please keep those 6 parking spots free for staff and the St. Vincent de Paul. Also, please keep the handicapped spots available for those who need them. Thank you! Collections *A summary of your generosity* W/E Feb.22/15 Offertory $3,022.00 Saturday Evening Choir! Would you like to Sing? We invite you join us! Practices Thurs. evenings @ 6:30 We welcome you and your voice to add to this choir. Choir starts Feb. 21, join in anytime! Please contact Sandy Reinhart (705)788-3101 for more info.