FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

1 Friday Facts, ARCHDIOCESE of Ottawa 1 Submit a notice to Friday Facts: Subscribe to Friday Facts: November 26, 2021 St. Joseph, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE Synod Update: We are pleased to share with you the Facilitator s Guide (available at on our website), which we hope will serve as a valuable resource. The Facilitator's Guide provides guidance to coordinators and facilitators both within and outside the parish on how to form small groups, how to plan for and run synodal consultations, and how to submit the summary report. A kind reminder to pastors to please confirm their parish coordinator/s and share this contact information with us by clicking here before end of November if possible.

2 We realize that as we near the Advent Season, it becomes more difficult to plan for anything extra, but we are hopeful that coordinators can be chosen in November and provided with this Guide. They can then begin to consider how best to prepare for small group gatherings and discernment in the new year. Parishes now have until May 6th to submit their summary report. Finally, a note to let you know that on-line training sessions for facilitators are currently being planned for Tues., Nov. 30, 2:00 pm and Thurs., Dec. 2, 7:00 pm. A separate email is being prepared for coordinators which provides a registration link and further details. As we enter into the quiet of this Advent season, we pray for the Holy Spirit to continue to guide our diocesan synodal process, and that this time be filled with a deep sense of the Lord s love and peace.

3 Virtual Advent Calendar: We invite you to countdown to Christmas with the ARCHDIOCESE s virtual Advent Calendar. Follow the link: and be sure to bookmark the page and visit daily throughout the Advent season. Christmas Mass Times: Parishes are asked to please submit your Christmas Mass times, before Tues., Nov. 30, using this form (parish password: gloria) ( ). The final schedule will be published on our website. Parish Penance Services/Confession Times: Please visit the Advent section of the Diocesan website at The list of penance services/confession times will be updated often, as new info arrives. College of Consultors: Parishes are invited to submit proposals to the College of Consultors for any new projects: construction, renovation, restorations, major acquisitions, property sales, major fundraising campaigns, changes to sacred art or to worship spaces.

4 Next meeting: Tues., Dec. 14, 2021. In order to be included on the College s agenda, parishes must submit their project proposals to the diocese to no later than Fri., Dec. 3, 2021. Please note that submissions received past the deadline will not be considered. Proposals to the College should include a completed form found in the College of Consultors 2018 Policy , as well as the nature and cost of the project, including three quotes and how the project is to be financed. Info: College of Consultors Policy on the ARCHDIOCESE Website or contact or phone 613-738-5025, ext. 244. Friday Facts, ARCHDIOCESE of Ottawa 2 Submit a notice to Friday Facts: Subscribe to Friday Facts: December Ordination Anniversaries: We wish the following priests and deacons a happy anniversary in December.

5 M. l'abb Fran ois Kibwenge on Dec. 4, Fr. Antonio Pannunzi on Dec. 8, M. l'abb Gimsly Valbrun, on Dec. 9, Fr. Kipling Cooper on Dec. 14, M. l'abb Andr Samson on Dec. 14, Fr. Daniel Dubroy on Dec. 15, M. l'abb Ga tan Ouimet, on Dec. 18, Fr. Thomas Villeneuve on Dec. 19, M. l'abb Pierre Domerson on Dec. 28, and M. l'abb Shibu George P. Sipriyanose, Cap. on Dec. 30. M. Yvan Lavoie on Dec. 13 and M. Joseph livert on Dec. 28. FAMILY, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Zoom Trivia Night: In support of the ecumenical Christian Campus Ministry that serves students and staff at Algonquin College. Fri., Dec. 3, 7:00 pm. Organize a team of your own or join other participants.

6 Freewill donation. Hosted by St. Stephen's Anglican Church. Zoom link: click here. Info: Jack Wilson VOCATIONS Prayer for Vocations: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - December 8. That, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, many will be called to serve in the religious life, we pray to the Lord. Third Sunday of Advent - December 12. That the Lord will call members from our flock to bring glad tidings to the poor and heal the broken-hearted as a priest, deacon, religious brother or sister, we pray to the Lord. To start the conversation, contact Fr. Pierre Champoux, Director of Vocations, at or 613-558-1445. FROM THE CCCB Advent Week 1 | The Spirit of the Treaties: Video reflection and script is now available on the CCCB website.

7 The series is offered as a tool for reflection during this Advent season, as we continue to walk with Indigenous Peoples on the path of healing and reconciliation. We hope the series will inform Catholics and encourage discussion and prayerful accompaniment in preparation for the Indigenous Delegation to Rome, December 12-20, 2021. Link: FROM THE HOLY SEE Holy Father s Prayer Intention for December: Intention for evangelization Catechists. Let us pray for the catechists, summoned to announce the Word of God: may they be its witnesses, with courage and creativity and in the power of the Holy Spirit. LIFE ISSUES Reunite Us Under One Roof: The Knights of Columbus, Saint Patrick Basilica Council 12158 (485), with the support of the Ontario Knights of Columbus State Council, ask for your support to help a family bring their special needs child home.

8 The house addition to accommodate 3 year old Marie-Ange's medical care is already underway. Your donations will help finish this project before Christmas! More info and donations may be made through the following link: Thank you! PRAYER & WORSHIP Nine Day Novena with St. Joseph: Join Fr. Allan MacDonald, CC for this 9-day Novena for the end of the year of St. Joseph. From Nov. 30 Dec. 8, Fr. Allan will be posting a short thought or reflection on St. Joseph. Avail yourself of the particular graces that St. Joseph is praying for and interceding for us before the Father s throne in Heaven. Register at: Info: Friday Facts, ARCHDIOCESE of Ottawa 3 Submit a notice to Friday Facts: Subscribe to Friday Facts: First Friday Mary s Way of the Cross : With Father Jacques Fortin from the Shrine of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupr.

9 Dec. 3, starting with Christmas hymns at 6:30 pm. Animators: Sylvie Rollin, Alexandre Grenier and Mike Budge. Sponsored by the Committee of the Annual Pilgrimage to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupr and Cap-de-la-Madeleine from pilgrims of the Dioceses of Ottawa-Cornwall, Gatineau, Pembroke, Mont-Laurier, St-J r me and Kingston. Join: Seek His Face: Hosted by Magnificat Ministries. Fri., Dec. 3, 7:15-9:00 pm featuring Eucharistic praise & worship and Sat., Dec. 4, 9:30-11:00 am. featuring teaching and ministry on discipleship and spiritual growth. Live-streamed. Info: Free will offering. Mass for Healing and Reconciliation at St. isidore , Kanata: With guest Father Daryold Winkler from Saint Basil's Parish, on Sat.

10 , Dec. 4, 4:00 pm. Kateri Native Ministries will provide music and a short presentation. Please pre-register at Info: Simbang Gabi: Simbang Gabi is a devotional nine-day series of Masses practiced by Filipino Catholics in anticipation of Christmas. It is an Advent tradition. At Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 320 Olmstead St., Ottawa, Dec. 15-23, 7:00 pm. Info: 613-746-8503. ALPHA Start the new year with Alpha at St. Maurice Parish: Alpha online starts Jan. 13, 2022, 8:00 pm. Click here for more details and to register (link: ). Everyone is welcome! FAITH FORMATION Divine Renovation From the Trenches: An online event for Parish Leaders.