Hilton Garden Inn (Ottawa Airport). Speakers: Senator Betty Unger, Sean O’Hare, John Carpay, Dr. José Pereira, Pierre Lemieux, Darlene McLean, Dr. Ramona Coelh, Faye Sonier, Patricia Maloney, Patricia Maloney, John Sikkema, Jonathon Van Maren. Register on-line at www.truenorth2017.eventbrite.com or call LifeCanada 1-866-780-5433 or Action Life at 613-798-4494.
For more information on the guest speakers:
For more information, visit our parish bookstore or click on the link below:
https://fssp.com/requiem-the-fraternity/
Fr. Deprey thanks you for having taken the time to fill out this form. You may still download the form below; please submit it in an envelope in the Sunday collection basket as soon as possible. We hope to be able to share the results soon.
We would like to thank his Grace, Archbishop Prendergast, S.J., for participating in the consecration of Canada to the Immaculate Heart of Mary this July 1st, Feast of the Precious Blood and Canada Day. The full text of the prayer of consecration can be found below:
Prayer_for_Consecration_of_Canada_-_EN
High Mass at 10:00 am. (note: the 7:00 am mass is cancelled today as Fr. Breton is away)
Mass Schedule for Ascension Thursday:
7:00 am Low Mass
12:00 pm Low Mass
7:30 pm High Mass
Please click the link below for more information; all donations are tax-receiptable. Thank-you for your donations !
Pre-Authorized donations to St. Clement Parish
Summer Retreat with Fr. Hubert Bizard in Plantagenet (in French)
St. Clement Parish will be sponsoring a summer weekend silent retreat at the Centre de l’Amour retreat centre in Plantagenet, Ontario.
The French retreat with Fr. Bizard will be July 28 – 30. Topic: Saint Pierre et Saint Paul
My fellow parishioners,
I am very pleased to inform you that a draft design for a parish hall is on display at the entrance to our church. You may also view it on our parish website: stclement-ottawa.org.
The following are the main features of the proposed design:
Main Floor
Basement
Overall Concept
The plan is to construct the hall on the site of our current rectory, which will need to be removed to provide the required space. But God provides: we consider it to be providential that the nearby house at 566 Old St. Patrick Street became available for purchase at the same time that we were considering different options. This house will be renovated to provide a comfortable home for our priests:
16-12107- Church Hall – Elevation: Front & sides
16-12107- Church Hall – General Site Plan
While we do not yet have firm estimates regarding the total cost of the hall, the project will require financing which will be obtained through a mortgage from the Archdiocese at a favourable interest rate; we also still have significant funds available from the sale of 87 Mann Avenue for a down payment.
At this time we are developing a business plan outlining how we propose to raise funds to pay the mortgage. For example, there will be added revenue from the rental of office space to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter; we will also benefit from profits obtained via a much larger bookstore. The hall itself will also enable us to hold fundraisers in house, with many possibilities for events aimed at the external community (i.e. concerts/conferences). All of these activities will require an energetic and sustained effort on the part of all parishioners, who are eager to see the parish come together to share our Catholic faith with others.
As a parish, we have grown in number since our move to our beautiful church; the baptisms keep increasing, new faces keep coming, and new families keep registering. I believe that a hall will help enormously in bringing us closer together as a community, enabling us to grow in faith, fellowship and charity for the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls.
I encourage you to review the hall design and provide feedback. There is a box beside the display in which you can place any comments and suggestions you may have. Your input will help us identify our key needs and ensure that we “get it right.” If you have questions or require clarification on any aspect of the design itself, feel free to contact Mr. Stéphane Lalonde 613-446-9972 or Mr. Frank Tanner 613-233-1146, Ext. 226.
Thank you for keeping this project in your prayers; I would invite you all to say the perpetual novena prayer to St. Joseph found in the cards at the entrance of the church. May St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus and chaste spouse of Mary, continue to provide for our temporal and spiritual needs.
As St. Teresa of Avila once wrote: “To other saints, Our Lord seems to have given power to succour us in some special necessity; but to this glorious saint (I know by my experience) he has given the power to help us in all things.”
Ite ad Joseph!
God Bless,
Father Erik Deprey, FSSP
Pastor
High Mass with blessing of Candles at 7:30 pm, with procession. If you would like your own candles blessed, come early and place them (clearly labelled) at the altar rail.
Please be sure to check availability of flights to GDL before applying.
When: March 25 – April 2, 2017
Where: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Who: Men from ages 21 and up with some tradesmen or handyman talents, who are registered parishioners of an FSSP apostolate. Must have a valid passport.
What: A week of prayer and work at Casa Cristo Rey of the FSSP. Each day will include Mass, the Rosary, a spiritual conference, and manual labor to help prepare the future house of formation of the FSSP in Latin America. In addition, it will be great time of camaraderie among Catholic men in a traditional Catholic culture.
Chaplain: Fr. Gerard Saguto, FSSP
Cost: $300 plus travel to Guadalajara
Transportation to/from the airport, food and accommodation will be provided.
Possible Projects: Remodeling a house that will become a convent for nuns who will assist the apostolate and the house of formation; interior painting; installing floor tiles; rebuilding part of an exterior wall. (Other possibilities will depend on the skills sets of those who apply for the mission.)
How to apply: Send an email to that includes a brief introduction of yourself, the FSSP parish you attend, and a list of any work skills/experience you may have. Have your pastor send a brief email recommending you.
Arrival: Plan to fly into Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Arriving before 2pm on Saturday March 25th.
Departure: Departing after 2pm on Sunday April 2nd.
Closing date: Closing date for applications is March 1, 2017. Applications judged on a first come, first served basis.
Group Size: Maximum 12. Minimum 6.
Join Fr. Tom Longua, FSSP, on a pilgrimage to Italy from April 27 – May 7, 2017. Take a look at the brochure for more information or request a Sign-Up Packet below! Starting at $2695.00 USD.
Brochure: Pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. Longua
Father Thomas Longua, the pastor of Mater Dei Latin Mass Parish in Irving, Texas, will be leading this trip along with Mr. Joseph Long, the founder of ProRome Tours.
Conference with the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, the Most Rev. Fr. John M. Berg – Friday Nov. 18, at 7:30 pm at the Patro d’Ottawa, 40 Cobourg St.. Question and answer session at the end of his talk.
The large white crucifix on the West side of the Church now bears a welcome addition: a sign bearing “INRI” (Latin acronym for Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum” which represents the Latin inscription for “Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews”. In the Gospel of St. John 19:20 it states that this titulus crucis was placed on the cross by the Roman authorities during the crucifixion of Jesus. It was originally written in three languages — Aramaic, Latin, and Greek . The local artist, a parishioner of St. Clement, Mr. Paul Dupuis, shared these photos of the process involved in making it. Thank-you Mr. Dupuis!
Discouraged by the state of politics these days? Do you love Jesus and desire to work that He may Reign? Come hear guest speakers discuss the role of Catholics in political life from Nov. 4 to Nov. 6 at l’École La Salle. This conference is in French. For more information see the bulletin board poster and contact Dominique Boily , . A full programme can be downloaded at the link below.
Colloque: Que-faire-d’Athalie ?
Solemn High Mass at 7:30 pm followed by candlelight procession around the church.
We would like to thank his Grace, Archbishop Prendergast, S.J., as well as Msgr. Daniel Berniquez for making last week’s Solemn Mass at the Cathedral possible in this Year of Mercy ! It was a beautiful Mass and a great success! (Photos below)
Photos: Cathedral Mass / Messe cathédrale
