The Parish of St. Patrick's and St. Brendan's

HOLY WEEK

Tuesday, April 4th: Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral @ 10:30 am; the blessing of our Holy Oils in our sacramental life.

Thursday, April 6th: St. Patrick’s Parish Mass @ 7 pm; We remember the Passover feast of the Jewish people and the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. We have the re-enactment of the washing of the feet, a reminder that all Christians are called to love and serve others.

Friday, April 7th: St. Patrick’s Parish-2:30 pm Stations of the Cross followed by the Good Friday Service @ 3 pm; We come together in church to remember what Jesus has done for us.

Saturday, April 8th: St. Patrick’s Parish Holy Saturday Mass @ 8 pm; on this day, the body of Jesus lay in the guarded tomb and the frightened disciples hid behind locked doors. In the Church, Holy Saturday is a quiet day, the great Sabbath rest. The paschal fast continues and we avoid entertainment and distractions, as on Good Friday. The Easter vigil has 4 distinct stages: Light service; the liturgy of the word; Christian Initiation-renewal of our baptismal promises; Eucharist.

Sunday, April 9th: St. Patrick’s Easter Mass @ 9:00 am; the joyful celebration of our Lord’s rising continues. Alleluia! meaning “praise to God!” is our shout of joy.

Contact

ADMINISTRATOR: Father Charles Ogbuagu 613-612-1962 tochukwuogbuaguc@gmail.com

Parish Website: www.stspatrickbrendan.com

MARCH

MONTH DEDICATED TO

St. Joseph

Hail, Guardian of The Redeemer

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you, Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. AMEN