705-256-2773

Mini Excavator-Bobcat-Backhoe-Driveways-Concrete Demolition-Parking Lot Sweeping– Landscaping-Snow Removal-Basement

THIS SPACE FOR RENT

Complete Automotive Repairs 534 Wallace Terrace

Tel: 254-6851

Air conditioning special-ist—wholesale & retail air conditioning Tune-ups—

Front end—Brakes—Computer work—Tires etc (ACROSS FROM THE CHURCH)

Professional Dry Cleaning & Alterations

Algoma Office Equipment John Street –945-6061

Authorized Canon Copier Dealer; Kyocera Printer dealer

Photographic Restoration Services BULLETIN ADVERTISING

If you are interested in advertising in this bulletin please call Mike, the office secretary, at 705-253-9411 or via email at

veronicassm@shaw.ca As you know the weekly bulletin goes out to all parishioners and other west end churches. This form of advertising is continuous and inexpensive.

SHALOM PLACE presents: GOD’S UNCONDI-TIONAL LOVE: HEALING OUR SHAME A 6-week series that will guide you to a deeper awareness of how unconditional God’s love truly is. Limited to 10 participants, this pro-gram will consist of excellent input from the book of the same name by Wilkie Au and

Noreen Cannon Au, experts in theology and psychology. Also included will be quiet time for reflection, pray-er and optional faith sharing. This promises to be a very freeing and encouraging experience. Why not give it a try?

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Knights of Columbus Council 13655

Hosting Ham Dinner & Bake Sale by the

CWL Sat. February 4, 2017 from 5:00

PM to 6:00 PM At Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall

Adults: $10.00 Children 12 and Under: $5.00

SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING

Contact: Mike in office Phone (705)253-9411

Email veronicassm@shaw.ca

St. Gerard Majella CWL will be hosting a Valentine Tea and Bake Sale on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at St. Gerard Majella Church, 211 Pentagon Blvd. There will be 2(two) sittings - the first starting at 1 pm(until 2:20 pm) and the second from 2:30 pm (until 4:00 pm). The cost is $7/adults; $3/children (ages 5 - 12) and free for children under 5 years. Tickets are available from Sheila Beishlag at 949-2446

Lenten Retreat at Villa Loyola Theme: ARE YOU KIDDING? Remembering and reclaiming the gifts of the child Jesus said “I’m telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you’re not even going to get a look at the Kingdom, let alone get in. Whoever becomes simple and ele-mental again, like this child, will rank high in God’s kingdom.” (Mt 18, 2-5) In this retreat we will explore some habits of the heart intended to educate us into becoming childlike once again. Dates: From Friday March 10 (7pm) to Sunday March 12 (1pm) 2017 Director: Fr. Philip Chircop, s.j. Cost: $230.00 (all inclusive) Registration: Call 705-522-3502 Monday to Friday or by email at loyola@isys.ca

January 29, 2017

Ph: (705) 253-9411 Hall: (705) 253-4352 veronicassm@shaw.ca

Parish Priest:

Rev. Ron Ambeault

Parish Deacon:

Rev. Mr. Len Monico

Parish Council Chair:

Santa De Marco

Children Sacramental Prep. Coordinator

Fran Boyle

CWL President:

Rose Linklater

Knights of Columbus

John Sullivan

Parish Secretary:

Mike Ivany

559 Douglas Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, P6C 1V3

REGULAR CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Tues - Friday

9:30-12:30

Matrimony : Must register at least

eight months in ad-vance. Book the Church

before the hall.

Communion at Home :

Lay ministers are availa-ble to bring Communion to shut-ins. Phone the

parish office.

Prayer-Line : Rose Marie Spina 254-

4064 Angela Filice 253-8607

(Italian)

Visiting & Card Ministry:

If you wish to send cards or have someone visit people who are confined to their homes. Contact the parish office.

REGULAR CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Tues - Friday 9:30-12:30

Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:00 - 3:30 pm

welcome to register,

Baptism : Expectant parents

welcome to register, and speak with Fr. Ron after

Mass

You can now donate to us by credit card etc. at our web page:

www.veronica.church

All requests now for Mass intentions and for duplicate sacrament certifi-cates can be done

online at our parish webpage.

veronica.church.

FINANCE REPORT January 22, 2017

Thank-you To All Who Give!!

FUNDRAISER FOR OUR SEMINARIAN

There will be a fundraising lasagna dinner for Chad Franklin on Satur-day February 18, 2017 @ 5:00 PM. Tickets $10.00 for adults, children under 8 free. Tickets available next

week. Please book your calendar.

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, January 30, 2017 OFFICE CLOSED 1:00 p.m. Italian Prayer Group Tuesday, January 31, 2017 NO MASS Wednesday February 1, 2017 9:00AM MASS Intentions of all parishioners Thursday February 2, 2017 9:00AM MASS Intentions for all the sick of the parish Friday, February 3, 2017 9:00AM MASS Intentions of all married couples Saturday, February 4, 2017 4:00 PM MASS Julian Rudnicki by Jean Rudnicki & Family Don Lato by Stella & Family Alberto Greganti by Delia Greganti Thanksgiving by Angela Leclerc John McNaughton by St. Veronica’s Parish

Sunday, February 5, 2017 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 11:00 AM MASS Emilio Pedatella by Linda & Carmen Coccimiglio John McNaughton by St. Veronica’s Parish

Valentine Turkey Supper

Prepared by Holy Family CWL and Knights of Columbus Council 12003 members Holy Family Parish Hall. 208 Prentice Ave. Sunday, February 12, 2017 One sitting: Doors opened-5:00pm, supper served - 5.30pm Menu: turkey, stuffing, vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, dessert, coffee or tea Price: Adult - $15.00 Child (5-12) - $8.00 and (under 5) - Free Tickets to be purchased or reserved prior to

Feb. 12th: For tickets call: Vince:705-949-4937 or Margaret: 705-256-5512 All proceeds go towards cost of K of C, Council 12003 Wednesday suppers at St. Vincent Place

A reminder that the member-ship renewals or first time members must purchase their membership within the next 3 weeks. Please see any mem-ber of the executive for renewal or send in the envelope provided in your enve-lope box. The fee this year is $20.00 for everyone and not $25.00 as set out on the envelope.

The Light The Cross committee has published the last of Gerry Ouellette's Poetry and Praise Books "Peace Through The Saviour's Cross". These books are at the back of the Church and can be purchased for $10. These funds will help us keep the Cross on the Hill lit and give Glory to Our God. Blessings and Thank you

Women's Fellowship is starting Tuesday Febru-ary 7th at 7pm and will run until April 25th. Please join us for fellowship, crafts, and prayer. The cost is only $10.00, and is donated to St. Veronica's Parish.

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE TWENTY-FIFTH WORLD DAY OF

THE SICK 2017 Amazement at what God has accomplished: “The Almighty has done great things for me…” (Lk 1:49) Dear Brothers and Sisters, On 11 February next, the Twenty-fifth World Day of the Sick will be celebrated throughout the Church and in a special way at Lourdes. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Amazement at what God has accomplished: ‘The Almighty has done great things for me….’” (Lk1:49). Instituted by my predecessor Saint John Paul II in 1992, and first celebrated at Lourdes on 11 February 1993, this Day is an opportunity to reflect in particular on the needs of the sick and, more generally, of all those who suffer. It is also an occasion for those who generously assist the sick, beginning with family members, health workers and volunteers, to give thanks for their God-given vocation of accompanying our infirm brothers and sisters. This celebration likewise gives the Church renewed spiritual energy for carrying out ever more fully that fundamental part of her mission which includes serving the poor, the infirm, the suffering, the outcast and the marginalized. Even now, I am spiritually present at the grotto of Massabielle, before the statue of the Immacu-late Virgin, in whom the Almighty has done great things for the redemption of mankind. I express my closeness to all of you, our suffering brothers and sisters, and to your families, as well as my appreciation for all those in different roles of service and in healthcare institutions throughout the world who work with professionalism, responsibility and dedication for your care, treatment and daily well-being. I encourage all of you, the sick, the suffering, physicians, nurses, family members and volunteers, to see in Mary, Health of the Infirm the sure sign of God’s love for every human being and a mod-el of surrender to his will. May you always find in faith, nourished by the Word and by the Sacra-ments, the strength needed to love God, even in the experience of illness. Like Saint Bernadette, we stand beneath the watchful gaze of Mary. The humble maiden of Lourdes tells us that the Virgin, whom she called “the Lovely Lady”, looked at her as one person looks at another. Those simple words describe the fullness of a relationship. Bernadette, poor, illiterate and ill, felt that Mary was looking at her as a person. The Lovely Lady spoke to her with great respect and without condescension. This reminds us that every per-son is, and always remains, a human being, and is to be treated as such. The sick and those who are disabled, even severely, have their own inalienable dignity and mission in life. They never be-come simply objects. If at times they appear merely passive, in reality that is never the case.

Celebrate our Faith / Celebrate Us Join our celebration of the Sault Ste. Marie CWL and K of C councils on Friday, February 10, 2017, recogniz-ing our unique and common goals and accomplishments. Mass will be at St. Jerome’s at 5 pm with Bishop Dam-phousse. Dinner at the Marconi Hall at 6:30 pm. Tickets for the dinner are $35. All parishioners are welcome! Deadline for tickets is February 1, 2017. Please contact Rose Linklater 705-542-3265 or by email at r.linklater@shaw.ca to reserve your tickets or table.

Lectors, Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion New schedules will be prepared for the months of March 4/5th to June 24/25th, 2017. Please contact your Ministry Coordinator by Feb 11th with any availability issues. Lectors: Darlene Principe 705-759-6273 or email darleneprincipe@hotmail.com Ushers: Rose Linklater 705-946-0299 or email r.linklater@shaw.ca Ministers of Communion: Mary Pettenuzzo 705-253-7387 or email mary.pettenuzzo@sympatico.ca