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Night of Worship and Ministry

Friday, October 23rd | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

As we worship, see the Lord minister to His people in power! Join us for an evening of praise, prophecy, teaching, and healing. This month, Michael Hall, the Archdiocesan Director of Mission and Pastoral Services, will be speaking on “Deeper Trust”. Prayer teams will be available to pray over you.

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40 Days for Life Parish Vigil Day

Saturday, October 24th | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Southwest Corner of Queen Street and Bank Street

40 Days for Life is an international call-to-action campaign of silent public prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in our community, from September 23 to November 1, 2026, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily, at the southwest corner of Queen and Bank Streets. Our parish will be covering Saturday, October 24th. Visit the Pro-Life table in the hall after Sunday Masses to sign up for an hour.

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For Kids

All Saints’ Eve Party

Thursday, October 29th | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Parish Hall

Join us for our All Saints’ Eve party at St. Mary’s Parish in Ottawa! Dress up as your favourite Saint or Biblical character and participate in fun games and activities. We’ll be giving away lots of candy and prizes, having a costume parade, and some fun Saints trivia.

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For Seniors

Seniors Coffee & Fellowship

Thursday, October 29th | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Parish Hall

On the final Thursday of each month, seniors 60 years and older are invited to join us in the hall for some coffee, treats, and fellowship!

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For Men

Men’s Retreat

Friday, November 6th at 6:30 pm – Sunday, November 8th at 12:30 pm | Waupoos Family Farm

Men of the parish, strengthen your faith amidst today’s culture at our Men’s Retreat!  You will be equipped for “Winning the Battle” through fellowship, teaching, and worship led by Marcel Dion. Plus our pastor, Fr. Yves will be hearing confession, offering Mass, and chopping firewood with his chainsaws.

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Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, October 24th | 7:00 am – 8:30 am

All men are invited to our monthly Men’s Breakfast presented by the Knights of Columbus! Join us for a delicious, continental breakfast and an inspiring talk.
This month, our former Grand Knight of our Knights of Columbus council, Chris du Quesnay, will be speaking on “Leadership in the Home” with worship led by Marcel Dion. All men are invited to attend – and bring your sons!

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Men’s Leadership Training

October 19th, and November 16th |
8:00 pm | St. Mary’s Parish Hall

All men are invited to a 3-part series exploring the question of: What does it mean to be a Christian Leader? Come for an engaging video series featuring a former Navy captain, followed by small group discussions.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Fiat Discernment Group

Thursday, October 22nd | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | St. Patrick’s Basilica

Fiat is a series of nights for women ages 18-35 discerning consecrated life, including religious life and consecrated virginity. Following Mary’s Fiat (her “yes” to God), come learn more about the vocation of consecrated life and see how God may be calling you.
Held at St. Patrick’s Basilica, evenings run from 7-9 pm: a talk, small and large group discussion, prayer, and fellowship. Topics explore forms of consecrated life and the process of discernment. Contact Erin at erinkinsella@live.ca.

What Does It
Mean to be Fully Human in the Age of AI?

Friday, October 16th | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Cardus Ottawa (45 Rideau St)

On Friday, Oct. 16 from 18:30-21:00 at Cardus Ottawa (45 Rideau St), Jérôme Lejeune School will host a panel discussion titled ‘What Does It Mean to be Fully Human in the Age of AI? The Witness of Lorenzo Albacete and Magnifica Humanitas’. Register for free at albaceteinottawa.eventbrite.ca.

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Pilgrimage to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg with Fr. Francis Ching, CC

April 22nd – May 4th, 2027

13 days/11 nights. 3 Marian apparition sites, 1 Eucharistic Miracle site, St.
Damien of Molokai, famous relics, Flanders Fields. Price includes all fares, fees, tips, stipends,
taxes, & meals except 10 lunches. $7335 per person (double occ) Toronto Departure.
Information Meeting Sun. Nov.15, 2:00 pm St. Mary’s parish Ottawa. For information contact
Tour Coordinator Laurie Courchesne-Dooley (613)732-5739 or mobile (613)602-3535 e-mail
lafrcodo@outlook.com

Events

Daily Mass

  • 9:00 am
Join us for Daily Mass at St. Mary’s! We offer Mass every day at St. Mary’s, in-person and online. The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324

Homeschoolers Hangout

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Catholic Homeschool Group in Ottawa See you on Wednesday! 👋 Join a Catholic Homeschool Co-op in the heart of Ottawa. Every Wednesday morning, St. Mary’s Kids welcomes homeschool families to learn, pray, and play together. What to Expect ⛪️ Mass at 9:00 am (optional) Join us for Daily Mass at 9am ✏️ Learning activity from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Parents take turns leading a lesson for the group. Snack from 11:00 am – 11:15 am. Bring a snack for…

St. Mary’s Youth Nights

  • 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hannah Villeneuve | youth@stmarysottawa.ca St. Mary’s Youth is a place for youth in grades 6-12 to come together and share in our unceasing faith at St. Mary’s Parish. Youth Nights Youth NightsFridays 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMSt. Mary’s Parish We align ourselves with all teachings of the Catholic Church and express this through our weekly adoration, confession and small groups. Join us for games, worship, talks, snacks, adoration, confession, small groups and so much more! We look forward to meeting…

Confession

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Sacrament of Reconciliation allows for Catholics to claim the victory of the Cross and receive forgiveness for our sins. Interior repentance is a radical reorientation of our whole life, a return, a conversion to God with all our heart Catechism of the Catholic Church 1431

Anticipatory Sunday Mass

  • 5:00 pm
Join us for Sunday Mass at St. Mary’s! As Catholics, we believe that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian faith. On Sundays, we gather as a Parish community to partake in the Sacrifice of the Mass. The Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Day and his Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s life. Catechism of the Catholic Church 2177

Sunday Mass

  • 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Join us for Sunday Mass at St. Mary’s! As Catholics, we believe that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian faith. On Sundays, we gather as a Parish community to partake in the Sacrifice of the Mass. The Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Day and his Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s life. Catechism of the Catholic Church 2177

Children’s Liturgy

  • During Sunday Mass
We offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word at every 9am Sunday Mass and biweekly at the 11am Mass. Kids ages 4-7 are invited to explore the weekly scripture readings in a fun and age-appropriate way! Volunteers Needed We need volunteer teachers and helpers to keep this program running! The commitment is small – just half an hour once a month. All of the materials and lessons are provided for you. Contact Renée below to sign up!

Men’s Leadership Training

  • 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
What Does it Mean to be a Christian Leader? Join the men of St. Mary’s as they explore this crucial question under the guidance of Dr. John McInerny, a retired Navy Captain and Professor of Ethics, Philosophy, and Leadership.This three part monthly series will include video talks and small groups, beginning at 8:00PM in the Parish Hall. Session DatesSeptember 21st, October 19th, and November 16th8:00 pmSt. Mary’s Parish Hall Please RSVP three days before each event using the button below.

Night of Worship and Ministry

  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Natalia Lacar, Chris Currie & Michael Sarich | night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca As we worship, see the Lord minister to His people in power! The Night of Worship and Ministry is an evening of praise, prophecy, teaching, and healing held every 4th Friday of the month from 7-9 PM, in person and online. Next Event Deeper Trust with Michael Hall Friday, October 23rd7:00 PM to 9:00 PMSt. Mary’s Parish100 Young Street, Ottawa, ON What to Expect At the Night of Worship & Ministry,…

Men’s Breakfast

  • 7:00 am – 8:30 am
All men are invited to our monthly Men’s Breakfast presented by the Knights of Columbus! Join us for a delicious, continental breakfast and an inspiring talk. All men are invited to attend – and bring your sons! The cost is $10.00 per person; RSVP below. This Month This month, our former Grand Knight of our Knights of Columbus council, Chris du Quesnay, will be speaking on “Leadership in the Home” with worship led by Marcel Dion.