PARISH NEWS - 28 September 2025

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK (FROM 29. IX. TO 5. X.)

FRIDAY, 3. X. (19,00) – +IVICA DIDAK

SUNDAY, 5. X. (11,00) – FOR THE PARISH COMMUNITY

*** HOLY SEE

*POPE’S MESSAGE FOR THE 111^th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES. On October 4 and 5, as part of the Jubilee of Migrants and World Missions, the Catholic Church celebrates the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This special day, observed each year, serves as a reminder to pray, reflect and act for those who have been forced to leave their homes in search of safety, dignity and a better future.

Holy Father Leo XIV in a message for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees themed "Migrants – Missionaries of Hope", points out that migrants and refugees are "privileged witnesses of hope" in a world affected by wars, inequality and global crises. In the multi-layered text, the Holy Father is deeply aware of the crisis of broken peace and many other threats in the entire world, but on the contrary, he emphasizes hope. In this Jubilee year, this topic preoccupies us even more, and in the context of refugees and migrants, hope has an even more pronounced significance, because it carries and moves a person in trouble, while the Church, carried by hope, goes towards its future homeland.

You can find the entire message on the bulletin board at the church entrance or at: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/messages/migration/documents/20250725-world-migrants-day-2025.html

*** ARCHDIOCESE OF OTTAWA-CORNWALL

*NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION MASS. This coming Tuesday, September 30^th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Archbishop Marcel will preside the Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral. The bilingual English and French Mass will be held at 7 pm followed by a reception in the parish hall. During this reception, the Akwesasne Youth Hoop Dance Troupe as well as Isaruit Inuit Arts will perform. Both groups are recipients of grants from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. These grants would not have been possible without your generosity. Everyone who wants to see reconciliation in action is welcome to attend.

*40 DAYS FOR LIFE OTTAWA CAMPAIGN – CALL FOR VIGIL DAY. The 40 days for life prayer campaign known to many is ongoing. Our parish is invited to participate this Saturday, October 4th on the southwest corner of Queen St., just off Bank St. The condition for participation is signing the Declaration of Peace and choosing the time of participation between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The prayer is in silence and peace, as a sign of public testimony. Anyone who wants to participate can sign up on the list placed near the front door of the church or online. More details and the option to apply online you can find at https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/ottawa/.

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*MARIAN DEVOTION IN OCTOBER. This week starts October, the month specially dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will gather together on Sunday, half an hour before the Mass to pray Holy Rosary and Lauretan Litany. Keep in mind to pray the Rosary daily individually as well.

*FIRST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. This week we have the First Friday and Saturday in October. First Friday of the month is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and sacramental confession. Half an hour before the Mass there will be the Eucharsitic Adoration and a chance for confession in our church. First Saturday of every month is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and prayer for vocation.

*FALL PARISH LUNCHEON. It will be next Sunday, October 5, after Mass. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for students and free for children under 6. For reservations please call Vinko Marinković (tel. 613-822-3321) or the Parish Office (tel. 613-722-7135). We will be preparing our church hall on Saturday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. We are looking for volunteers for cleaning, washing dishes and baking cakes for this occasion. If you are willing to participate, please contact pastor or the president of Parish Council.

*CATECHISM CLASSES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THE FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMANDS. Catechism classes for confirmands is this Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. in our church, and for the candidates for the First Communion next Friday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Attending Sunday Mass is implied.