The St. Mary’s Update
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Lenten Prayer Challenge
Thank you to all those who have signed up for the Lenten Prayer Challenge! Over 250 people have made the pledge to pray 10 minutes a day for 40 days. It’s not too late to join! Sign up now to download the Treasure in Heaven prayer booklet, or pick your copy up in the Divine Mercy Library after Mass this weekend. Find out more at stmarysottawa.ca/lent.
New Life Retreat
We will be offering the New Life Retreat from March 17th to 19th in the parish hall. The New Life Retreat weekend is an excellent way to prepare for Easter as you deepen your personal relationship with the Lord and learn more about the Holy Spirit. For more information, pick up a brochure at the back or side entrance of the church or visit us at stmarysottawa.ca/new-life-retreat.
St. Patrick’s Day Pilgrimage
How are you spending St. Patrick’s Day? Do you like the outdoors? Do you like a physical challenge? Join pilgrims from the Companions of the Cross, Servants of the Cross, Queenship of Mary and parishioners from parishes along the 28 km route between St. Patrick’s Fallowfield to St. Patrick’s Basilica for fellowship and prayerful refection on Friday, March 17th.
Lent at St. Mary’s
Return to the Father’s Heart – Lenten Preaching Series
Throughout Lent, Fr. Mark and Fr. Ken will leading a preaching series called “Return to the Father’s Heart”. Over five weeks, we will learn about God’s love, sin, good news, your response, and the prayer of surrender. The series starts this weekend at all Sunday Masses.
For Kids
Lent with Brother Francis: Available on Formed
Throughout Lent, Fr. Mark and Fr. Ken will leading a preaching series called “Return to the Father’s Heart”. Over five weeks, we will learn about God’s love, sin, good news, your response, and the prayer of surrender. The series starts this weekend at all Sunday Masses.
News and Notes
Special Collection: Diocesan and Missionary Works
This weekend there will be a special collection for diocesan and missionary works.
Adoration Chapel: Updated Hours
The adoration chapel will now be open on Mondays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. For full hours visit stmarysottawa.ca/adoration.
In the Community
I Am Hungry – Feasting-Fast
Fasting? No way! That’s what we thought too… The Servants of the Cross want to introduce to you over the season of Lent that we can feast on His Word and guarantee that our nibblings, cravings, binges can be satisfied far more than those sugary treats or salty chips. Join us this Lent as we fast together and feast on the Lord! Sessions are held each Wednesday during Lent from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM on Zoom. Register Here
Archbishop’s Message for Lent 2023
Archbishop Marcel Damphousse has released his 2023 Lenten message for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. Read it Here