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News
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
40 Days for Life Parish Vigil Day
Seniors Coffee & Fellowship
All Saints’ Eve Party
Men’s Retreat
Christmas Vigil Mass
Christmas Midnight Mass
Christmas Day Mass
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Anticipatory Mass