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Pastor: Rev. Paul Conway Deacons: Rev. Mr. Robert Fex (retired) Rev. Mr. Walter Morrow (retired) Diocesan Order of Women: Raymonde Brant Secretary: Cathy LaBlance

PPPARISHARISHARISH PPPASTORALASTORALASTORAL CCCOUNCILOUNCILOUNCIL Dan Drazenovich Randy Johnson Vincent LaRue Finance Member Outreach Member Liturgy Member Christian Formation Member

AAADORATIONDORATIONDORATION CCCHAPELHAPELHAPEL Come spend some time alone with the Lord!

Open 18 hours Adorers needed….

Please call either Raffaela Medaglia 942-7891; Angela Rasaiah 949-2208

Susanne Quinn-Perron 450-7732

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to place a prayer request, please phone: Laverne……….... 942-7630 (ans. machine) Betty……………...649-3611 (ans. machine)

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please contact the parish office.

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OOOFFICEFFICEFFICE HHHOURSOURSOURS: : : Monday to Friday

9:00 a.m.—12:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m.

WWWEEKDAYEEKDAYEEKDAY LLLITURGIESITURGIESITURGIES Monday…. 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word Tuesday…. 12:00 p.m. Celebration of Eucharist Wednesday… 9:15 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist Thursday… 9:15 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist Friday……. 9:30 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist

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***Saturday……. 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

SSSACRAMENTACRAMENTACRAMENT OFOFOF IIINITIATIONNITIATIONNITIATION (Baptism) REGISTRATION FORMS are available

for pick up in the foyer of the church.

MMMARRIAGEARRIAGEARRIAGE Please contact the parish office.

A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS NOTICE

IS REQUIRED.

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If you are sick and go to the hospital, please call the parish office 705-942-8546.

This will allow us to arrange that you have the Sacrament of the Sick and a Pastoral Visit.

Also, Eucharist is brought once a week to those in the hospital by a Pastoral Team member.

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January 17,

2016

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

FRIENDSHIP MEAL ….. will be on Sunday, January 17th at 5:00 p.m.

(Coffee served at 4:30 p.m.) and is being sponsored by EMS—Electra Marconi Society

All Parishioners are cordially invited to come, sit with Jesus as He reveals Himself in the face of the poor, and dine with Him here as a foretaste of

the Heavenly Banquet.

HELPING REFUGEES Syria’s civil war is the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. Half the

country’s pre-war population — more than 11 million people — have been killed or forced to flee their homes. As Canadians, we are responding to the crisis through donations and sponsorship. Within a few weeks, a Syrian refugee family of 5 will be arriving in Sault Ste. Marie, sponsored by the New

Beginnings Ecumenical group. With the offer of financial support, this group has happily agreed to sponsor a second family. To help refugees settle in Canada, people are needed to assist in areas such as health, education, housing, clothing and transportation. If you have questions or would like more information on how you might be involved there will a meeting on:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 AT 7 PM BLESSED MARGARET ROOM, OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

As we mark the ‘World Day of Migrants and Refugees’ today, please remember in your prayers our brothers and sisters throughout the world who must flee their homes and try to find safety and security elsewhere.

A World Day of Migrants & Refugees, January 17th, is observed in many places in solidarity

with the World Refugee Day promoted by the United Na#ons & observed since 2001

on 20 June. This January observance was ins#tuted by Saint Pius X in 1914.

The phenomenon of migra#on today is a providen#al opportunity for

the proclama#on of the Gospel in the contemporary world.

(Pope Benedict XVI, 2012)

NOTICE: Our email provider has advised they are

discontinuing service; therefore, the PARISH’S NEW EMAIL ADDRESS is:

olgoodcoun@shaw.ca

Eucharistic Adoration Ministry of Sault Ste. Marie Adoration Chapel

Located at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church The Roman Catholic community of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is privileged to have an Adoration Chapel

where Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is present at all times. This Chapel is located in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 114 MacDonald Avenue.

We are running into difficulties where a lot of the Adorers are getting to an age where they are unable to attend the Chapel due to sickness or lack of transportation.

The Chapel is open from 6:00 a.m. until Midnight.

Anyone can drop in for a visit during that time; however, we do need adorers committed to a weekly visit for an hour.

We urgently require an Adorer for the hours of: Sunday 6:00pm--7:00pm;

Tuesday 8:00am — 9:00am Saturday 6:00pm —7:00pm

Please call one of the following co-ordinators of the Chapel if you would like to come to the Chapel to experience the peace and tranquility of spending one hour weekly with Jesus:

Susanne Quinn-Perron 450-7732; Angela Rasaiah 949-2208; and Raffaela Medaglia 206-3968.

INVITATION TO PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS

every SATURDAY MORNING at 9:00 A.M. IN THE CHURCH PROPER

You are invited to join in praying for our priests and for religious vocations. They are in need of our prayerful support.

We will gather each Saturday morning to pray for priests- That the Lord sustain and strengthen all the priests— that young men will answer the call to become priests and — Young men and women will respond to the

call to a religious vocation. Jesus says, “Where two or three are gathered,

there I am in their midst.”

Welcome to the Cross on The Hill anytime

Bring your camera; visit the Grotto; say a prayer for a loved one and pick a rose to take home.

Located behind St. Basil’s School at the top of St. Georges Avenue.

This Week’s recap of parish activities: Mon., Jan 18th 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Eucharist—Church 7:30 p.m. Returning Home Catholics—Blessed Margaret Room Tues., Jan 19th 10:00 a.m. Small Faith Sharing Group (Irene) - Chapple Street 12:00 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Church 7:00 p.m. CWL General Meeting—Parish Hall Wed., Jan 20th 9:15 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Church followed by the Rosary 10:30 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Van Daele Nursing Home 12:00 p.m. A Weekly Meditation Group—Blessed Margaret Room 7:00 p.m. Christian Men’s Group—Blessed Margaret Room Thurs., Jan 21st 9:15 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Church followed by the Rosary 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice—Church Fri., Jan. 22nd 9:30 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Church with students from St. Pius X School Sat., Jan. 23rd 9:00 a.m. Prayer for Vocations—Church 3:00 p.m. Confession Time—Church

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Recruitment Sunday for K of C)

7:00 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Church Sun., Jan. 24th 9:00 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Church 11:00 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Church Children’s Liturgy of the Word—dismissal during the Mass

CHECK the BULLETIN BOARD (entrance of Church) for listing of REGIONAL EVENTS & FLYERS……

ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING NEW IN YOUR CHURCH LIFE? Well, we are in need of GREETERS at our 7 p.m. & 11 a.m. Masses. This Ministry involves: Preparing the refreshments (coffee & juice) for after Mass and welcoming people as they

enter the church. Please consider serving in this hospitality Ministry, contact Fr. Paul or the parish office.

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The Youth Music Group has a PRACTICE on the 2nd Sunday of every month after the 11am Mass, for 1 hour;

they are Leaders of Song on the 3rd Sunday of every month at the 11am Mass.

Are you a young person, grade 6 and up (junior high, high school, young adult),

with a musical talent? (singing or playing an instrument) Join by contacting Franceline 705-946-1377

DONATION TAX RECEIPTS for 2015 are available for pick up.

The tax receipts for donations given to the parish during 2015 can be picked up

after the Masses on Sunday in the parish hall; in the Sacristy after weekday Masses

or from the parish office. Please pick up your tax donation receipts for 2015! Thanks you

WINTER WOOLIES PROJECT…. Over the past many years, people have donated yarn to the church for knitters; and in return knitters in the parish would make hats, mitts, sweaters, scarves etc for those in need for the missions in the North. This

project was under the hospice of PJPII Ministry and now that they have decided to disband, we need to make some decisions on how to proceed. We have a couple of choices 1) If you would like to help this project continue and help organize it, please contact Fr. Paul; or 2) we can cancel this project and those knitters who have made items can give them to a local agency (Soup Kitchen, Vincent Place, Pregnancy Centre etc). Items dropped off at the church would be sent to local charities.

At present we have both yarn & knitted items being held in the parish office waiting for a decision. We do hope this Ministry Project will be adopted by someone or a group in the parish and will continue to be of value to the less fortunate. Please contact us today! 705-942-8546

CWL ANNOUNCEMENTS Dates to mark on your calendar! Jan. 19th, 2016, Tuesday, General Meeting in the large

hall at 7pm, we’ll have Elections. Nomination Forms are to be handed in to Betty Nori as soon as possible, before the General Meeting.

Feb. 1st, 206, Monday, Bake Sale, 5pm. to 6:30pm in the large hall at the Knights of Columbus, Council 13655 Ham & Chicken Diane Dinner. Donations of baking is much appreciated.

Your Sister in the League, Lois Lemieux, CWL President. **************

Bishop Pappin

Knights of Columbus Council 13655

and Our Lady of Good Council CWL will be sponsoring the

“God of Forgiveness Cross of Mercy Lenten Retreat”

for their members.

The retreat will be held on Saturday, February 20th from 10:00am to 1:00pm

in the Parish hall. The retreat will consist of speakers, games, brunch, Way of

the Cross, praise and worship by Brother Bill O’Donnell and prayers. K of C and

CWL members interested in a#ending this retreat are to contact Mike Miller

at 705-942-4617 by February 14th.”

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& CWL Bake Sale& CWL Bake Sale& CWL Bake Sale& CWL Bake Sale

Monday, February 1, 2016 Monday, February 1, 2016 Monday, February 1, 2016 Monday, February 1, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMfrom 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMfrom 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMfrom 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall

Adults: $10.00; Children 12yr and Under: $5.00; Children under 5yr: Free

Life is Sacred…

“A free and virtuous society which America aspires to be must reject practices that devalue and violate human life at any stage

of conception until natural death.” St. John Paul II

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2016

JANUARY 18 – 25

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated around the world on January 18-25, which are also the dates recommended by the Canadian Conference

of Catholic Bishops. However, there has also been a long-standing practice by a number of communities to celebrate the Week of Prayer on optional dates, in order to include two Sunday which in 2016 would be January 17-24.

This universal week of prayer encourages Christians of all denominations to meet, to participate in various liturgical and other community activities, and to pray together that all may be one, as Christ desires.

The importance of unity about Christians and the responsibility of the people of each parish to work for this unity should be emphasized throughout the week. All members of the parish should seek to have a deeper understanding of ecumenism.

This year the theme is: “Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord” (cf. 1 Peter 2:9)

The theme of the Week of Prayer 2016 has been chosen by a group of people belonging to different churches in Latvia. God has chosen us not as a privilege, but to fulfill some purpose. Being a holy and priestly people means being at the service of the world. Christians live their baptismal calling and bear witness to God’s mighty acts in a variety of ways. God’s grace helps us to beg forgiveness for the obstacles which prevent reconciliation and healing, in the Church and in the world, to receive mercy, and to grow in holiness. Awareness of our common identity in Christ calls us to work towards answering the questions that still divide us as Christians. We are called, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, to share our experiences and so discover, that in our common pilgrimage, Jesus Christ is among us. Through common social and charitable projects we reach out to the poor, the needy, the addicted and the marginalized.

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF…………. Monday, January 18th to January 24th

CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD

is held at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays for ages 5 to 11

Fr. Paul calls forth the children during the opening of Mass.

ADULT LEADERS are needed for this children’s programme, please contact Fr. Paul if

interested.

Date & Time Mass Intention Readings Readers

Jan. 18th 7:00 p.m.

Liturgy of the Word with Communion 1 Samuel 15: 16-23;

Ps 50: 8-23; Mark 2: 18-22

Jan. 19th Tues.,

12:00 p.m.

Manuel Marques by Helena Marques

Albano Gomes

by DosReis Family

1 Samuel 16: 1-13;

Ps 89: 19-27;

Mark 2: 23-28

Walter Morrow

Jan. 20th Wednesday

9:15 a.m.

Winnie & Wilf Dixon by The Family

1 Samuel 17: 32-51;

Ps 144: 1-10;

Mark 3: 1-6

Judith Beduhn

Jan. 21st Thursday 9:15 a.m.

Lucille D’Agostino by Angela Rasaiah

St. Agnes 1 Samuel 18: 6—19: 7;

Ps 56: 1-13; Mark 3: 7-12

Bill O’Donnell

Jan. 22nd Friday

9:30 a.m.

Barbara Corkum by The Conway & Zuccato Families

1 Samuel 24: 2-21;

Ps 57: 1-10;

Mark 3: 13-19

Students of

St. Pius X School

Sat., Jan. 23rd

7:00 p.m.

Mass

Sun., Jan. 24th

9:00 a.m. Mass

&

11:00 a.m.

Mass

7:00 p.m.

Kazimiera Popielarz

by Lombardo Family

Peter Chant by wife, Alicia & daughters

For the Sanctity of Life

by Life is Precious Ministry

9:00 a.m.

In Thanksgiving for 55th Wedding Anniversary

by Ed & Arlette Beaulieu

Intentions of Juliana Regan by godparents, Gary & Valerie Niemerg

Giuseppina Pellegrino

by Filiberto Pellegrino

11:00 a.m.

For the intentions of the all Parishioners

3rd Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Nehemiah 8: 2-10;

Ps 19: 7-14;

1 Corinthians 12: 12-30;

Luke 1: 1-21

7:00 p.m.

Rose Marie Valade (A)

Jo-Anne Massicotte (B)

9:00 a.m.

Helen Lamon (A)

Mary Lou Keene (B)

11:00 a.m.

Selina Hunt (A)

Bren Cullen (B)

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF…………. Monday, January 18th to January 24th

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED especially for …..……..

Robert Leonard, brother of Shirley Leonard; James Dake, Uncle of Catherine LaBlance, of our parish

and for all deceased family & friends. ___________________________________________________________________________

Celebration of Eucharist—Extendicare Van Daele Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 20th at 10:30 a.m.

Please remember to pray for: .. all the sick & Shut-ins in our parish Community.

Extra-Ord. Min. of Holy Comm. Servers Welcoming/&Ushers

Betty Boissineau

Bill O’Donnell

Margie Skulech

Art Massicotte

Jim Ross

Ed Twentyman

Fernando Jour

Anne Massicotte (B)

7:00 p.m.

Cathy Alisch, Kim Lepore

Bev & Gaetan Pelletier

9:00 a.m.

Franca & Lance Byron

Michael Ross, Margaret Twentyman

11:00 a.m.

(4 only needed)

Maurice Cormier, Ken Richie

Joe Ruscio, Margie Skulech

7:00 p.m.

Art Massicotte

9:00 a.m.

Ed Twentyman

11:00 a.m.

Randy Johnson

7:00 p.m.

Welcomer & Coffee

Rose Marie Valade Ushers:

Barbara & Domenic Lombardo

9:00 a.m.

Welcomer & Coffee

Serge & Stella Dugas Ushers:

Joe Bumbacco & Tony Bortone

11:00 a.m.

Welcomer & Coffee

Raffaela Medaglia

Ushers:

Ken DiPasquale & Norman Cardiff

Lectors,

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion,

Ushers and Welcomers Liturgy Schedules for January & February

are available on the parish website, and in the Sacristy.