Parish News

THE HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY:  We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.

INDOOR MASS:  Reservations help to ensure a safe seating plan.  Please reserve for Wednesday by Tuesday 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday by Thursday by email ottawaholyrosary@gmail.com or by phone 613-728-4935.
Wednesday: 12:15 pm -  with ½ of hour adoration
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - online Zoom available
If you change your mind or are unable to attend in person, please email us so that we can give your seat(s) to others.

STEP 3 IN ONTARIO FOR CHURCH MASS:  Step 3 reopening will begin on Friday, July 16th and attendance at masses will have a capacity limited to permit physical distancing of 2 meters (6 feet).  Indoor meeting and events spaces will be indoors at 50% capacity and outdoors at 75%.  We will be able to have meetings and gatherings again however all COVID 19 protocols need to be observed including physical distancing and compliance with rules on face coverings.  Please encourage everyone to get vaccinated.

GREETERS NEEDED:  Interested in learning more about greeters?  Please contact any of us: Fr. Dan, Deacon Mathew or the Parish office at ottawaholyrosary@gmail.com, 613-728-4935 or contact Susan at parishcouncilqmhr@gmail.com.

CONFESSION/SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:  Please remember to bring and wear your mask and your own hand sanitizer for use just prior to communion.  If you wish to arrange for confession/sacrament of reconciliation please email Father Dan directly: hawkins_dan_0000@outlook.com.
Appointments for spiritual direction can be arranged separately.

COMMUNION AVAILABLE AFTER MASS (CHURCH PARKING LOT):  Contact the parish office in advance to let Fr. Dan and Deacon Mathew to expect you.  Phone 613-728-4935 or email: ottawaholyrosary@gmail.com.

VISION STATEMENT EXAMPLE FOR DISSCUSSION:  We will be asking for your thoughts on our vision.  You can write your comments either on the survey link https://bit.ly/3z00CL0 or on cards we will provide in church.

PARISH VISION FOR THE FUTURE?:  As we approach our 75th Anniversary as a Parish, we are asking everyone to pray about how they see Holy Rosary’s future and its role in the community.  We would like you to consider a proposed Vision Statement for the Future - who we want to be and what does that future and our community, look like.  How will it be for you?  For your fellow parishioners and for visitors who walk through our doors?  Will we be that vision in our community?  What would God want us to be?
Once we determine our vision, then we must realistically look at where we are now collectively as a parish, how to get to that future, what do we continue to do, how do we grow individually in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and what do we need to change to live that vision.  Please consider this important matter in your prayers.  Pray like Your Future Depends on It!

THANK YOU GARDENERS:  Our garden is growing very well.  Thank you to all of the gardeners and watering team and the many hands that are making our garden grow!

ROSARIES TO DONATE:  If you have any rosaries that you would like to donate, please place them in the collection basket.  Thank you to everyone that donated Rosary beads to be shared!

PARKDALE FOOD BANK:  Parkdale Food Centre needs to keep our neighbours safe, please provide good food list, toiletries and egg cartons into our food basket in the church entrance.

WAUPOOS FAMILY FARM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS:  Waupoos Family Farm seeks experienced volunteers for the Board of Directors (i.e., administration), Fundraising Committee (i.e., marketing and grant writers), Programming Committee (i.e., event coordinators), and Maintenance Committee (i.e., carpenters). Founded by the Oblates and operating in Ottawa since 1982, Waupoos offers family camp experience and community for families in need.  Contact Waupoos: 613-822-2189; contact@waupoos.com; https://www.waupoos.com.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER:  The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is looking for a Financial Controller to help lead the finance team.  Full description: https://en.archoc.ca/financial-controller.  Application deadline: July 23.

PART-TIME COOK:  The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is looking for a Part-Time Cook for Archbishop's Residence.  Send a cover letter and resume to rwhite@archottawa.ca.  Full description: https://en.archoc.ca/part-time-cook.  Application deadline: July 28.

FULL-TIME COOK:  The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is looking for a Full-Time Cook for Archbishop's Residence.  Send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@archottawa.ca.    Full description: https://en.archoc.ca/full-time-cook.  Application deadline: August 1.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, RECEPTION:  The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is looking for a Adimistrative Assistant, Reception.  Send a cover letter and resume to rwhite@archottawa.ca.  Full description: https://en.archoc.ca/administrative-assistant-reception.  Application deadline: August 8.

THE HOLY FATHER'S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY:  We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.

INDOOR MASS:  Due to 50% capacity with physical distancing, reservations help to ensure a safe seating plan.  Please contact your church for Mass and times to reserve your seat(s) if necessary.  Parish finder https://en.archoc.ca/parishfinder.

STEP 3 IN ONTARIO FOR CHURCH MASS:  Step 3 reopening will begin on Friday, July 16th and attendance at masses will have a capacity limited to permit physical distancing of 2 meters (6 feet).  Indoor meeting and events spaces will be indoors at 50% capacity and outdoors at 75%.  We will be able to have meetings and gatherings again however all COVID 19 protocols need to be observed including physical distancing and compliance with rules on face coverings.  Please encourage everyone to get vaccinated.

ONLINE MASS SCHEDULES:  A list of Masses available online in the Archdiocese can be found on our website at https://en.archoc.ca/masses-online.

POPE ESTABLISHES WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY:  Starting this year, the day will be held on the fourth Sunday of July 25, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.  Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.  Pastoral Resources: First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.  Info: http://www.laityfamilylife.va.

APPLIED BIBLICAL STUDIES LIVESTREAMED SESSION:  Join world-renowned Scripture scholars to explore what it means to be a disciple in desert times.  Be refreshed by Jesus himself in Word and Sacrament.  Live streamed session includes a dynamic keynote, The New Exodus: Mark the Way of the Lord, by presenter Dr. Scott Hahn.  July 28, 6:45 - 9:00 pm.  Put on by Steubenville Conferences.  Cost: free.  Info: https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/abs/#!/livestream.

DEFENDING THE FAITH LIVESTREAMED SESSION:  During these trying times, God wants to give us bold and confident hearts to share his truth and love with joy!  Livestreamed session includes a thought-provoking keynote, Rite and Just: The Power of Worship, by presenter Dr. Scott Hahn, a meditative time of eucharistic adoration, and special guests.  July 31, 6:30 - 10:00 pm.  Put on by Steubenville Conferences.  Cost: free.  Info: https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/dfc/#!/livestream.

ENCOUNTER SHCOOL OF MINISTRY - OTTAWA CAMPUS NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2021 (YEAR 1):  The school offers a dynamic 2-year, once-a-week training program designed to teach, equip and activate you in the full supernatural lifestyle of Jesus so that you can walk with God in intimacy and demonstrate His love and power to the world around you!  For inquiries: ottawa@encounterschool.org. To register: https://encounterschool.org/apply.  Classes meet weekly on Tuesday evenings, September 21, 2021 - May 2022.

THE OTTAWA PASTORAL CARE SPRING TRAINING PROGRAM:  Every second year, we bring in community professionals to present on topics of interest and relevance to pastoral care volunteers.  The next 4-week Advanced Course is scheduled to take place on the first four Tuesdays of October 2021.  At the present time, we are planning for it to be delivered online;
October 5 - Pastoral Care and Grace: The Power of Being Seen, Heard and Valued, Lisa Boulay
October 12 - Volunteering in the Health Care Setting, Rev. Fritz Clarke
October 19 - A Good Death: Healing Conversations at End of Life, Dr. Elspeth MacEwan
October 26 - Living Well and Staying Connected Spiritually in The Last Journeys of Life, Rev. Hilary Murray.
For more details and registration information about the 2021 Advanced Course, please see the brochure.