WELCOME HOME
THINKING OF RETURNING TO THE PRACTICE OF YOUR FAITH?
St. Mary’s Parish wishes to extend an invitation to those who are searching for a way to return to the practice of their Catholic Faith. The Holy Spirit is working in all of our lives and may be prodding you to renew your faith.
If you find yourself thinking about your faith and wanting to COME HOME, we are here to guide you on your journey. There are several ways for you to do this:
- Continue to pray and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance.
- Contact St. Mary’s to talk to one of the priests, deacons or to Father Shawn Hughes, Rector at 546-5521. ext. 4
What Welcome Home Does Not Promise
- A smooth road from now on.
- An end to all of your problems.
- A life full of happiness and sunshine.
What Welcome Home Does Promise
- A Jesus who is full of love and compassion.
- A Jesus who will listen to your troubles and work with you on your JOURNEY.
- A congregation of Christian brothers and sisters to pray and support you on your journey.
- The Sacraments of the Church to nourish you.
- The most precious gift of all: RECONCILIATION for a new beginning, the HOLY EUCHARIST to re-unite you with YOUR JESUS.
SCRIPTURE STUDY
Among a variety of Bible study sessions our Parish offers are: Celebrating the Word of God – studying and reflecting on Sundays’ scripture readings, studying the specific books of the Bible like the Gospel of Luke this year, and focusing on different themes through the scripture.
Study descriptions and other details always appear in the Bulletin.
Father Shawn Hughes welcomes new requests or suggestions in this matter.
VISITS TO SHUT-INS
CONTACT
Liz Guiney
Phone: 613-546-5521
Email: officemanager@stmaryscathedral.ca
Parishioners who are confined to their houses, either temporally or permanently, may of course request a priest or pastoral associate to visit them. They may also ask to be brought the Blessed Sacrament. This is normally done on the first Friday and the third Sunday of each month.
PASTORAL CARE FOR THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
CONTACT
Father Shawn Hughes
Phone: 613-546-5521
If you or one of your family members are ill at home and would like to receive Holy Communion, or would like a home visit please contact the office.
HOSPITAL SERVICES
There is a group of volunteers who assist with the large task of hospital visitations. If you are interested in joining their number, call Fr Hughes.
Hospital chaplain: Father Bob Masters