CATHOLIC FAMILY OF

PARISHES IN NORFOLK

St. Mary, Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs,

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, and St. Cecilia

Website: www.catholicfamilyparishesnorfolk.dol.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stbstcstmolqm

Pastoral Team and Staff

To reach a staff member, call your Parish Office and use the extension provided

Rev. Alan Dufraimont, Pastor adufraimont@dol.ca ext: 222 Rev.Olivet Okoro, Associate Pastor ookoro@dol.ca ext: 223

Rev. Frank Murphy, Migrant Ministry, (Retired) Ian Duckworth, Family & Youth Minister iduckworth@dol.ca ext: 227 Kathryn Heemskerk, Pastoral Minister kheemskerk@dol.ca ext: 224

Debbie Drinkwater, Administration Manager ddrinkwater@dol.ca ext: 240 Rick Hobbins, Coordinator of Property and Maintenance and Custodian-St. Mary

rhobbins@dol.ca ext: 249 Mary Zylstra, Finance Secretary mzylstra@dol.ca ext: 241

Barb Balog, Office Secretary bbalog@dol.ca ext: 0 Laurie Smith, Bulletin Editor and Scheduling Coordinator lsmith@dol.ca ext:225

Deacon Andy Alway aalway@dol.ca Deacon Dave Callaghan dcallaghan@dol.ca ext: 237

Deacon John Doomernik jdoomernik@dol.ca Deacon Gerard Van Schyndel gvanschyndel@dol.ca ext: 236

Deacon Frank Chowhan (Retired) Bill Hasilo, Custodian—Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs

Judy Wilkie, Custodian-St. Bernard

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Waterford 519 443-8607 St. Joseph, Simcoe 519 426-0820

École Sainte-Marie, Simcoe 519 426-4775

St. Frances Cabrini, Delhi 519 582-2470 Holy Trinity Catholic High School, Simcoe 519 429-3600

St. Cecilia, Port Dover 519 582-0224

Parish Offices

Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs &

St. Bernard 110 Adams Avenue, Delhi, ON N4B 1P7

Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am-12 noon 1:00 pm-4:30 pm

PHONE/FAX (519) 582-1312

St. Mary & St. Cecilia 211 Union Street

Simcoe, ON N3Y 2B3 Wednesday & Thursday

8:30 am-12 noon 1:00 pm-4:30 pm

PHONE/FAX (519) 426-0887

SUNDAY EUCHARIST

Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs 110 Adams Ave., Delhi

Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm Sunday at 11:00 am

St. Mary 211 Union St., Simcoe

Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm Sunday at 11:00 am

St. Bernard of Clairvaux 165 Thompson Rd, Waterford

Sunday at 9:00 am Spanish Mass Sunday at 7:00 pm

Easter Sunday to November 1

St. Cecilia 17 Lynn Park Ave.

Port Dover Sunday at 9:00 am

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

St. Mary & Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs

Every Saturday 4:00 pm-4:30 pm St. Cecilia & St. Bernard

of Clairvaux Every Sunday 8:15 am or by

appointment

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“We are a Eucharistic community forming faith-filled disciples of Jesus in loving service of God and neighbour

for salvation”

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time—January 26—February 1, 2020

Presentation of our Lord—February 2—8, 2020

From the desk of Father Olivet:

I am Rev. Fr. Olivet Francis Ogochukwu Okoro. I was born on 20th January, 1959 in the Eastern part of Nigeria. I have four brothers and one sister. My parents are all deceased. I was ordained on the 14th of July, 1991 for Maiduguri, a Diocese in the Northern part of Nigeria. I came to Canada in March 2016. I arrived at the Diocese of London Ontario on 7th of January 2020, from Edmunston Diocese in New Brunswick where I served for two years and some months. The Diocese of Edmunston is a French speaking Diocese, but I worked with two other priests in the only English speaking area of eight small parishes. Thank you all for welcoming me into your wonderful family of Catholic Family of Parishes in Norfolk. God bless.

From the desk of Deacon Dave Callaghan:

Do you ever wonder why we spend so much time worrying about things we have no control over? Whether, it’s about getting somewhere on time, without speeding, trying to get a job done before someone finds out it’s late or even a simple matter of taking care of last minute details before a trip. Some will say that all of these things may not be in our control, but I’d like to think if we spent just a little more time focusing on organizing our time, things might be, different.

Obviously, I am speaking from my own experience, just ask Sandra, because, I know that my life is a work in progress. But, I am also, coming to understand that, by, contemplating what I am a part of through my own Baptism, things, could definitely, work out differently, maybe even, fall, into place. Because, as part of the body of Christ, I have at my disposal, as we all do, the collective love and strength of the entire, body of Christ, which we are all part of. We need to remember that, things may not be quite the way we, envisioned, but, we need to be patient for, God’s will and timing, in our lives, to come into focus.

Just imagine if you will, letting go and letting God, for everything, from our, daily tasks, to the bigger things in life, like decisions about a family, being married or single, whether, to take that new job. By allowing God to have full control we allow ourselves, to be present to enjoy each and every moment of every day. However, I’m not naive enough to think life will become a bed of roses, because, in life there are challenges that we face every day from temptation to greed along with a myriad of other sins we need to work at avoiding. But, even in the face of adversity, when we turn to God, things will have a habit of working out, knowing it is His will not ours, at play. So, the next time you have a problem to work through or a big decision to come to terms with, let go and let God, take it to prayer and embrace your place in the Body of Christ. You might be surprised by the outcome.

What’s happening in 2020 ….. We hope you join us! Please note the additions of the Knights of Columbus Brunches

January 25/26, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sunday January 26, Luncheon Social at St. Mary’s following Mass.

Tuesday, January 28, NET, National Evangelization Team, Retreat Day for Confirmation students from St. Bernard’s, St. Frances and Public Schools at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, Parish Hall.

Wednesday, January 29, NET, National Evangelization Team, Retreat Day for Confirmation students from Ecole Ste. Marie, St. Cecilia’s, St. Joseph’s and Public Schools at St. Mary’s Parish Upper Hall.

Thursday January 30, 6:00 pm, St. Mary’s Parish Upper Hall Alpha for our First Holy Communion Families.

Saturday, February, 1, following the 5:00 pm Mass at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, a Parent Meeting with the Children preparing for their First Holy Communion.

What’s happening 2020 continued

Saturday, February 1, at 6:15 pm St. Mary’s Upper Parish Hall, a Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by the Simcoe Waterford Knights of Columbus.

February 1/2. The Presentation of the Lord.

Sunday February 2, following the 9:00 am Mass at St. Bernard’s, a Parent Meeting with the Children preparing for their First Holy Communion.

Thursday, February 6, 6:00 pm, St. Mary’s Parish Upper Hall, Alpha for our First Holy Communion Families.

Saturday February 8, at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall, Chili Cook-off

Saturday, February 8, following the 5:00 pm Mass at St. Mary’s. A Parent Meeting with the Children preparing for their First Holy Communion.

February 8/9, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sunday February 9, following the 9:00 am Mass at St. Cecilia’s, a Parent Meeting with the Children preparing for their First Holy Communion

Sunday February 9, following the 11:00am Mass at St. Mary’s, a Brunch hosted by Knights of Columbus.

Thursday February 13, 6:00 pm, St. Mary’s Parish Upper Hall, Alpha for our First Holy Communion Families.

February 15/16, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Family Day Weekend. Sunday February 16, at St. Bernard’s following the 9:00 am Mass, Coffee Sunday. Sunday February 16, at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs following the 11:00 am Mass, Parish Family Pot Luck Brunch.

Thursday February 20, 6:00 pm, St. Mary’s Parish Upper Hall. Last Evening of Alpha for our First Holy Communion Families.

February 22/23, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday February 23, Confirmation at St. Bernard’s at the 9:00 am Mass and Confirmation at St. Mary’s at 2:00 pm

Saturday February 22, 2020, St. Bernard’s Parish Hall, a Spaghetti Dinner hosted by Simcoe/Waterford Knights of Columbus.

Ash Wednesday February 26, There are six masses to choose from to begin LENT with receiving the ashes.

Every Friday during Lent, Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm in all four parishes.

February 29/March 1, First Sunday in Lent Saturday February 29, Confirmation at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, at the 5:00 pm Mass Sunday March 1, Confirmation at St. Cecilia’s at the 9:00 am Mass.

March 1, 2020, following 11 am St. Mary’s Mass Brunch hosted by Simcoe/Waterford Knights of Columbus

Weekend of March 7/8, our Parish Mission with Patrick Sullivan. Three Evening presentations: Sunday March 8; Monday, March 9; and Tuesday, March 10 all at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 pm our Family of Parishes Pastoral Council meets at St. Mary’s Upper Hall.

March 14/15, Third Sunday of Lent Sunday March 15, following the 9:00 am Mass at St. Cecilia’s, St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast.

Sunday March 22, 2020 following the 9 am St. Bernard’s Mass, a Brunch hosted by Simcoe/Waterford Knights of Columbus.

Sunday March 22, 2020 at St. Cecilia’s Concert for Tanzania Orphanage in Africa

Wednesday March 25 at 6:00 pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Parent Meeting for the Children preparing for their First Holy Communion. Children belonging to St. Cecilia’s and St. Mary’s Parishes.

Thursday March 26 at 6:00 pm at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Parish Hall, Parent Meeting for the Children preparing for their First Holy Communion. Children belonging to St. Bernard’s and Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Parishes.

March 28/29, Fifth Sunday of Lent Development and Peace Presentations at all four parishes.

Wednesday, April 1, Day of Confessions in all four Parishes.

Friday April 3, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm AND Saturday, April 4, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Marriage Preparation at St. Mary’s Parish Upper Hall.

April 4/5, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Beginning of Holy Week!

Baptism Update We are thrilled that you have chosen the gift of Baptism for your little one. If you have questions or would like to sign up for a Baptism Information Night, please call Kathryn Heemskerk at 519 426-0887 or 519 582-1312. The next Baptism Information Night will be held on: Thursday February 6, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Parish Hall

Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Thursday, April 2, 2020 at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Mary’s Upper Hall All Meetings are from 7:00—8:00 pm. After attending any of the above information nights, with the help of Kathryn you can arrange a Baptism date.

New Life In Our Parish We welcome into our Family of Parishes through the Waters of Baptism the following: Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs: Lilith (Lily) Mago, child of Johnathan and Ria St. Cecilia: Hazel Collins-Wheeldon, child of Christopher and Tamara St. Mary: Elise Vanchik, daughter of Sherry and Kyle; and Sebastian and Sophie Yazdanian-Bruen, children of Robin and Shirin. Knights of Columbus Simcoe /Waterford Knights of Columbus Council 4502

The Knights of Columbus Council 4502 will be putting on their 7th ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER

on Saturday February 1st, 2020 @ 6:15 pm at St. Mary’s Upper Parish Centre.

The proceeds this year will be going to help support high school students for a mission trip to Guatemala this year. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; 12 and under $6; 6 and under free; Family of 4 or more $30

For tickets call: 519-426-4653 or 519-426-3662. Or leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP. GLUTTEN FREE AVALABLE ON REQUEST (please notify when buying your ticket)

Delhi- La Salette Knights of Columbus

Upcoming meetings: January 20th at 7:00pm

February 3rd at 7:00pm

In 2020, the Delhi – La Salette Knights will be holding four major fundraising events, Good Friday Perch Fry – Friday April 10th

Mother’s Day Breakfast – Sunday May 10th

Just ‘Fore’ Fun Golf Tournament – Saturday June 13th

Steak and/or Lobster Supper – Saturday June 27th GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

To purchase tickets for any of these events, Please take a “Delhi – La Salette Knights of Columbus” envelope, available at all the doors of all 4 Parishes,

Fill in the information and place it into the Collection basket at a future Mass

We Commend to your Prayers: We pray for all the sick of our Parishes: Daphne Jarman, Ross Dickey, Nikki Buckborough, Laurens

Maissan, Vivian Sabo, Peggy Thorne, and Ruth Lampman.

We pray for all the faithful departed including: Shirley Kominski, Christine De Norme, Joseph Wilson, Mary Ann Stanic, Antonio Tongol, Doris Bouchard, Joan Boyle, Trudy Van Schyndel and Ethel Dobias.

Prayer Line: 519 426-0788 ~ jeanninekowalsky@gmail.com or 519 582-243l

First Saturday Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Prayer Group

HOLY ROSARY PRAYER GOUP 2020 SCHEDULE Dates and Time: Saturday, February 1st-Saturday, March 7th-Saturday, April 4th-11:00 am-12 noon at St. Mary’s Lower Parish Hall. Prayer meeting may be cancelled depending on the winter weather warning and forecast. Thank you. For details please contact: Christian: ecmc8_1119@yahoo.com, 519-900-2305 or Jeannine Kowalsky: jeanninekowalsky@gmail.com, 519-426-0788.

Catholic Women’s League

Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs CWL

Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs CWL "Sharing & Caring" Project benefits our local Women's Shelter. The women and children of all ages, especially teenagers are in need of the following: PAJAMAS,

UNDERGARMENTS, SOCKS, and PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. Boxes will be at the front of the church to receive your donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Our next meeting will be held in the Parish Hall, on THURSDAY, February 06, 2020, at 7:30. JOIN US!!

St. Bernard’s CWL Our next C.W.L. meeting will be on Tuesday, February.11,2020 following the 7 pm Mass. Please come out and join us. Also on Sunday, February, 16 the C.W.L. will be hosting `` Coffee Sunday `` after the 9 am. Mass re: Family Day. There are some brass coffee urns missing in the kitchen. I f any body borrowed some, can you please return them. Thank you

Our Lady of La Salette CWL Our next general meeting will be on Monday February 3, 2020 at 7 pm at La Salette Community Hall.

St. Cecilia’s C.W.L. Please join us for our 3rd annual Chili Cook-off in St Cecilia’s Parish Hall on February 8, 2020. If you would like to enter your favorite chili, please call Evelyn at 519-583-9528. Prizes will be awarded to the two top winners for best chili. If you just want to enjoy trying out the various chilies available for tasting, you can obtain tickets at the door for $10.00. Chili, buns dessert and coffee will be served. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and we will begin trying out the chilis at 6:00 pm. This is a fun evening with lots of socializing as we get to sample several different types of chili.We’re looking for more volunteers for making chili (remember, you don’t have to pay the $10) as well as dessert contributions. Contact Evelyn 519 583-9528 if you can help.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekday Mass Schedule & Intentions for January 28 – 31, 2020

Date Time & Place Intentions for Requested by Please pray

for

Tues. Jan 28

St. Thomas

Aquinas

7:00 pm

St. Mary’s

7:00 pm Our Lady, Queen

of Martyrs

John McLasky & Gloria &

Mariano Ruizo

Wesley Yantha

Bob Blake

Anastacio Santos

Ilda Santos

Fernando Silva

Myrna McLasky

Linda Dunbar & John Vanrooy Jr.

Mary Boll & Family

Maria Alice Santos

A Friend

The Silva Family

Rev. Sebastin

Pakiyanathan,

C.R.

Wed. Jan 29

9:00 am

St. Cecilia’s

7:00 pm St. Bernard’s

Sharon Decker

Mary & Joe Heffer

Jack Smith

Peter Schira

Mary, Stan & John Zlomanczuk

Joanne Plas

Erland & Ruth Lampman

Pat & Mike Fidler

A Friend

Marcel & June Anseeuw

The Estate

Pat McElhone

Mrs. Kathryn

Heemskerk,

Pastoral Minister

Thurs. Jan 30 10:30 am

Norfolk Hospital

Nursing Home

Dorothy & Isaiah Jeffrey

Gregory Godelie

Sarah Martins

The Estate

Frank & Mary Ann Deleye

Jack Silva

Rev. Franklin

Mizzi, C.S.B.

Fri. Jan 31

St. John Bosco

9:30 am

St. Mary’s

11:30 am

St. Bernard’s

Fr. Lucio

Ricardo Benevides & Esperanca

Gonzales

Rosa’s Intentions

Jesewina Da Silva

Julienne’s Ancestors

Bill Picard

The Harrop Family

Leidy Maya

Joan

The Family

Julienne Kenge

Bread & Roses

Rev. Martin

Tschibumku

Kabanga

ST VINCENT DE PAUL UPDATE--SIMCOE/WATERFORD/ DELHI

During the past month, we were asked to supply groceries in the Simcoe/Waterford/Delhi area to 54 families, having a total of 154 adults and children. The Soup Kitchen which operates 3 days per week served an average of 51 people each day and as the weather gets colder this number is sure to rise. Deacon Gerard and family also hosted a Christmas dinner in the Knights of Columbus hall for 40 individuals who otherwise would have had nowhere to go for a wonderful meal on that Blessed day. We wish to thank the parishioners for the great support with our Christmas Hamper activities. We also thank the students, staff and parents of Holy Trinity High School, St Joseph’s in Simcoe, St Bernard’s in Waterford, St Michael’s in Walsh, St Frances Cabrini in Delhi and Ecole Ste Marie in Simcoe for their help in preparing the 56 Christmas hampers and for their donations from food drives. This year, we were blessed to once again, receive a large donation of food and funds from the company, union and employees of Essex Wire in Simcoe. This corporation joins the many others that have assisted us in our mission to assist our “Neighbours In Need” throughout Norfolk in the past year Then, to top off a great year, The Simcoe Portuguese Community donated $2000.00 to assist with our mission to help those less fortunate in the area. Norfolk is such a great place, in which to live. Our members will be available after Mass on February 1st & 2nd to receive your kind donations. Please give your name and address if you wish a year end income tax receipt. We thank you for your continued financial support and ask that you pray for an increase in the number volunteers to St. Vincent de Paul and for those we serve.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the week of February 2, 2020

St. Mary’s for Santa Philomena: Anonymous

St. Cecilia’s for Cremilde & Carlos Catarino: The Family

Presentation of the Lord Weekday Mass Schedule & Intentions for February 4 – 7, 2020

Date Time & Place Intentions for Requested by Please pray

for

Tues. Feb 4

7:00 pm

St. Mary’s

7:00 pm

Our Lady, Queen of

Martyrs

Maria Piedade & Jose Neves

Maria Preciosa & Jose Mendes

Anna Raso

Irene Verspeeten

Eva Hare

Yvonne Janssens

Maria Correia

Miguel & Filomena

Vince & Jose Marchesano

Laura Holland

Yvonne Baswick

Godelive Benko

Rev. Gilbert

Simard

Wed. Feb 5

St. Agatha

9:00 am

St. Cecilia’s

Helen Azzopardi

Debbie (DeSerrano) Friesen

Frank Oliver

Husband John

Sisters & Brother

The Family

Mrs. Rachelle

Leslie,

Pastoral

Minister

Thurs. Feb 6

St. Paul Miki &

Companions

2:00 pm

Delhi Nursing Home

Annette Kapitany

Archie Van De Velde

Roger De Groote

Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs

Knights of Columbus

Eric & Janice Vanneste &

Family

The Family

Ministers to

the Bereaved

in the

Diocese of

London

Fri. Feb 7

9:30 am

St. Mary’s

Exposition ~ 10am—1pm

Benediction ~ 1:00 pm

11:30 am

St. Bernard’s Exposition ~ 10:00 am

Rosary ~ 11:00 am Benediction ~ 11:20 am

Filipe Miguel

Ricardo Benevides & Esperanca

Gonzales

Harry Smit

Members of the Dumanski &

Mendyka Families

Charles Vezsenyi

Julienne’s Ancestors

Filomena, Manuel & Nuno

Miguel

Leidy Maya

The Oliver Family

Giena Dumanski

George & Sandra Ban

Julienne Kengne

Deacon

Ronald

Vermette

Craft Mornings Craft Mornings are starting up again! St. Cecilia's CWL, for the 2nd year, will be hosting Craft Mornings in the basement hall of the church on alternating Monday mornings, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The next few will be January 27, February 10 and 24. Just bring your craft project with you and join us for a morning of crafting. We have donated wool available to those who would like to use it on a project. Anyone with questions, please contact Judy Ouellette at judyouel@hotmail.com. (A schedule of upcoming Craft Morning dates will be posted on the bulletin boards in the Church).

Sunday Missals The Living with Christ Sunday Missals are available in the Sacristy of all four churches for $4.00 for those who requested them.

Prayer Cards At the back of all 4 churches are prayer cards available to pray for our seminarians. Please take one and pray for our seminarians.

Spirit of Truth and Love Catholic Prayer Goup The Spirit of Truth and Love Catholic Prayer Group meets at St. Mary’s, Simcoe, Lower Parish Hall on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. (January 28; February 11 & 25). For further info call John 519-583-0277.

Exposition ~ 10:00 am

Rosary ~ 11:00 am

Benediction ~ 11:20 am