St. Columbkille Church Uptergrove 4993 Highway 12 Ramara, ON. L3V - PDF document

St. Columbkille Church Uptergrove 4993 Highway 12 Ramara, ON. L3V 8E1 Phone: 705-325-1033 Mass: S aturday, 7:00 pm Sunday, 11:00 am Parish: 1855; Present Church, 1905 Mission Statement for Saint Columbkille Parish We, the faith community of Saint Columbkille Catholic Church, in the Archdiocese of Toronto, are called through Baptism to celebrate the presence of Christ in word and Sacrament. In the spirit of faith, service and community, we strive to bring people closer together and closer to God . Parish Team: refer to the Main Bulletin cover of Guardian Angels Orillia Rectory Office: 115 West St. N., Orillia; 705-326-2849 x121

PARISH MINISTRIES and SERVICE GROUPS Altar Servers: M ichelle Stong 705-325-0826 Bulletin: Marg Mulvihill 705-325-1715 C.W.L.: Karen McIsaac 705-325-9904 Cemetery: James F. Smith 705-326-2297 Custodian: Gerald Healy 705-826-3956 Finance: M arg Mulvihill 705-325-1715 Hall Rental: Gerald Healy 705-826-3956 Liturgy: Anne Buchanan 705-327-0266 Music: Anne Buchanan 705-327-0266 Parish Council Chair: Anne Buchanan 705-327-0266 Sacraments:Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation Sherri-Anne Montgomery 705-329-4651 Scheduling: Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Karen McIsaac 705-325-9904

Readings: The Presentation of the Lord The Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. Malachi 3.1-4 Jesus had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect. Hebrews 2.10-11, 13b-18++ My eyes have seen your salvation. Luke 2.22-40 Mass Intentions Saturday, February 1 5:00 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Reegan Ayers 7:00 p.m. St. Columbkille Mass: Fr. Pier Giorgio Di Cicco Sunday, February 2 / The Presentation of the Lord World Day for Consecrated Life 8:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass: Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Agnes & Pat Frederick 9:30 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Parishioners 11:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Wasyl Kokodyniak 11:00 a.m. St. Columbkille Mass: Diane Clarke 11:00 a.m. St. Andrew’s Mass: John Mills 2:00 p.m. Holy Hour & Blessing of the Candles Monday, February 3 St. Blaise, Bishop, Martyr 12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Raymond Corrigan & Margart Sudvik’s Int. Tuesday, February 4 12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Pat Sweeney

Wednesday, February 5 St. Agatha, Virgin, Martyr 12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Bishop Robert Barron First Thursday, February 6 7:30 a.m. St. Michael Chapel Mass: Maria Valle 12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Mass for Vocations, including our own parishioners in formation process, Don Muller & Martin Treash (Diaconate). First Friday, February 7 11:00 a.m. Confessions 12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Don Baker 6:00 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Jackie & Harold & Kenneth Derochie Saturday, February 8 St. Jerome Emiliani, Priest 9:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Yolande Kozma & Family 5:00 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Manolita Cadlaon 7:00 p.m. St. Columbkille Mass: Catherine & Brad McSorley’s Int. Sunday, February 9 8:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass: Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Leo & Frances Healy 9:30 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Frances McFall’s Int. 11:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: David William Deacon 11:00 a.m. St. Columbkille Mass: Gil & Mariana Debrum 11:00 a.m. St. Andrew’s Mass: Philomena Brennan Please pray for those in our community who are sick: Bill Heitzner and for those who have gone to be with the Lord: Marylynn McFadden and for victims of recent world tragedies.

Children’s Liturgy Meeting All Facilitators for children’s liturgy are asked to meet with Fr. Silvio this Sunday, February 2 following Mass in the parish hall. Holy Hour & Blessing of the Candles Please join us this Sunday, February 2 on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for Holy Hour & Blessing of the Candles in Guardian Angels Church followed by a Social hosted by the Legion of Mary in the parish hall. Public Speaking Contes t Monday, February 3 The Mary Matthews Public Speaking Contest sponsored by the CWL will take place at 6:45 p.m. in the Guardian Angels parish hall. Please come out and support these students. Refreshments to follow. Baptism Preparation Baptism Preparation course for infants is this Monday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Guardian Angels Church. Please pick up forms at the Parish Office to register or call 705-326-2849 e xt. 121 or 123 . Please join us February 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Toronto City Hall Members Lounge to celebrate the life and work of Toronto Poet Laureate Pier Giorgio Di Cicco (July 5, 1949 - December 22, 2019) Readings and remembrances by friends and featured guests including Toronto Poets Laureate Al Moritz, Anne Michaels and Dennis Lee. Music by David Sereda.

First Thursday, February 6 St. Michael Chapel Mass celebrated at 7:30 a.m. Please join us. First Friday, February 7 – Mass at 12:10 and 7:00 p.m., followed by Adoration & Benediction. Please Note: Confessions will be heard one hour before Mass and after Mass. Coming Up Feb 5 Catholic Mom’s Group parish hall 1 0:00 a.m. Prayer, lively conversation, refreshments. Children welcome! Contact Andrea at guardianangels@catholicmomsgroup.com Feb 8 Trillium Manor Mass William Hannan 10:00 a.m. First Holy Communion Registration Registration for First Holy Communion will take place Sunday, March 1 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (after the 11:00 a.m. Mass) and Monday, March 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Guardian Angels parish hall. For more information please contact Andrea Kotekar at akotekar@archtoronto.org. Marriage Weekend- February 8/9 Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane Please join us on Sunday, February 9 following the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass Gather in the Guardian Angels parish hall for an Extra Special Marriage Coffee Sunday Reception. Bring in a photocopy of your wedding picture (if you did not submit one last year). This also includes the Widows and Widowers, we would love to see your pictures too. They will be displayed in the parish hall.

St. Francis of Assisi Please join us for a Special Coffee Sunday to celebrate Marriage Sunday following 9:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, 9 February . Come and enjoy tea/coffee and a piece of cake with fellow parishioners. Catholic Women’s League Guardian Angels Catholic Women’s League will host their General Meeting on Monday, February 10 beginning with Mass at 7:00 pm followed by their meeting in the parish hall. Ladies please join us. Daily Mass Wednesday, 12 February daily Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. not 12:10 p.m. Confessions will take place at 5:30 p.m. not 11:30 a.m. Ushers Meeting All Ushers are asked to attend a meeting Saturday, 15 February at 10:00 a.m. in the Church with Fr. Silvio Eljuga. Day of Skiing Join us for a day of Skiing with Fr. Ben St. Croix and a group of Students from North York University at Mount St. Louis Tuesday, February 18 . Young adults from 18 to 39 are invited to participate. Cost is $40 for both skiing and rentals. Please meet at the Ski Resort for 10:00 a.m. Followed by Pizza Party, Movie Night and Discussion. Please email the Office if you would like to join us at gangels@bellnet.ca .

World Day for Consecrated Life – February 2 This World Day of Prayer for consecrated Life is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank God for the gifts of priests, religious sisters and brothers and to pray for God’s blessing upon them. Valentine’s Dinner Dance-G.A. Parish Hall Friday, February 14th - Valentine's Day Sponsered by Kinghts of Columbus and Guardian Angels Church. Social starts 6:00 p.m., dinner served 7:00 p.m., a bar will be provided. Come out with your Sweet Heart to an evening of dining and dancing. Enjoy a sit down catered 3 course dinner of either Salmon or Stuffed Roast Chicken Breast in Orange sauce followed by an evening of dancing to a live band. A 2 day all inclusive get a way provided by The Nottawasaga Inn will be drawn as the grand prize for a lucky couple. Cost is $35 per person. Any couple celebrating 50 th 60 th 70 th + tickets are free! Reservations Required . For more information or to reserve your ticket call Graham at 705-326-5324 or the Office at 705-326-2849 Ext. 212 or gangels@bellnet.ca.

Donald Muller is to be ordained to the Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Toronto on May 23, 2020 at St. Michael’s Cathedral. Please remember him in your prayers. Canon Law obliges Catholics to reveal to the bishop or pastor any impediment to sacred orders. Martin Treash is to be ordained to the Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Toronto on May 23, 2020 at St. Michael’s Cathedral. Please remember him in your prayers. Canon Law obliges Catholics to reveal to the bishop or pastor any impediment to sacred orders. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Please contact the Parish Office if you are interested in joining the Catholic Church at 705-326-2849 Ext. 121.

Guardian Angels Parish January 25/26 2020 January 26/27 2019 Total Donation: $ 3,905 $ 2,975 Sacred Heart Mission January 25/26 2020 January 26/27 2019 Total Donation: $ 1,449 $306 St. Columbkille Parish January 25/26 2020 January 26/27 2019 Total Donation: $ 1,058 $686 St. Francis of Assisi Parish January 25/26 2020 January 26/27 2019 Total Donation: $346 $295 St. Andrew’s Parish January 25/26 2020 January 26/27 2019 Total Donation: $ 1,128 $ 1,210 Thank you everyone for your most generous donation. Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.