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TELEPHONE: (705) 472-3970 FACSIMILE: (705) 494-8222 EMAIL: cathedral@bellnet.ca

Our faith community dates back to 1886 when we were

originally located on Main Street West and called

St. Mary’s of the Lake. The cornerstone of the existing

Cathedral was laid in 1904 and the history of our parish is

recorded in the memories of thousands of people who

built our community.

Marriage: Please pick up a Marriage Information Booklet in the Church Vestibule to review prior to contacting the parish office. Anointing the Sick: Please call the parish office for information. Reconciliation: Every Saturday from 3:00 until 3:45 PM. Eucharist: Please see mass schedule published in this bulletin. Call the parish office to arrange for a Eucharistic Minister to visit the sick and shut-in who are unable to attend Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: On the First Friday of each month from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Baptism: Please pick up a Baptism Information Booklet in the Church Vestibule to review prior to contacting the parish office.

PASTOR Most Rev. Jean-Louis Plouffe, D.D.

Bishop of Sault Ste. Marie RECTOR ASSISTANT

Msgr. Dave Tramontini Rev. Rex Lumine

PERMANENT MINISTERS Deacons Diocesan Order of Women Rev. Mr. Albert Falconi Mrs. Shirley Falconi

Rev. Mr. Donald Milligan Mrs. Norma Milligan

Rev. Mr. Donald Shago Miss Ruth Godon

Rev. Mr. Rick Hamelin Mrs. Frances-Clare Fraboni

IN RESIDENCE Msgr. Normand Clement Chaplain, Nipissing-Parry Sound District Schools Rev. A. Man-Son-Hing Pastor, St. Peter the Apostle & St. Elizabeth Temagami

OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK

MONDAY 8:30 AM to 12:00 NOON

TUESDAY—FRIDAY 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

23 February 2014 — Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Our Parish Mission Statement We, the members of the Pro-Cathedral

of the Assumption community, believe that we have

been called through Baptism to live the Good News of

Jesus Christ under the patronage of Mary, our Mother.

We accomplish this by proclaiming the Word,

celebrating the Sacraments,

and reaching out to others.

Scripture Readings:

24 February ~ 02 March

Monday James 3. 13-18; Mark 9. 14-29

Tuesday James 4. 1-10; Mark 9. 30-37

Wednesday James 4. 13-17; Mark 9. 38-40

Thursday James 5. 1-6; Mark 9. 41-50

Friday James 5. 9-12; Mark 10. 1-12

Saturday James 5. 13-20; Mark 10. 13-16

Sunday Isaiah 49. 14-15; 1 Corinthians 4. 1-5;

Matthew 6. 24-34

ARISE ~ CHECK IT OUT ~ IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP! It’s not too late to sign up – please pick up a sign-up card this weekend and drop it into the office Monday or Tuesday.

For those that participated in Season I you are not automatically signed up for Season II. You also have to complete a sign-up

card and drop it into the office this week to make sure you are signed up.

The coordinators have met and created groups trying very hard to accommodate all special requests. Because we are approaching

ARISE Season II as a region, not all groups who were together in Season I could stay together.

Please welcome new people to your groups and be open to the growth and evangelization that can come from these new

opportunities to meet new people.

Schedule of Masses Weekday Celebrations at 12:05 PM

Monday, 24 February - Weekday in Ordinary Time

Tomaso Ianiro - Domenico Ianiro

Joan DeMarco - Colleen Klein

Martha Yandreski - Noreen and Frank Muto

Gisele Tiernay - Special Ministers of Holy Communion

Tuesday, 25 February - Weekday in Ordinary Time Rev. Mr. Jerry McIsaac - Helen and Family

Gloria Demarco - Miriam and James Davis

Jordan Thomas - Sacramental Preparation Team

Lucille Brisson - Joe and Louise Defonzo Wednesday, 26 February - Weekday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Jeannine St. George - Cecile Robert

Joan DeMarco - Richard and Gloria Mayer

Helen Truchon - The Family

Intention of Nicholas Beaulieu - Karen and Denis Beaulieu Thursday, 27 February - Weekday in Ordinary Time

Lillian Sullivan - Ann Sullivan

Margaret Rainville - Terry Rainville

Rita Masciangelo - Dora Grannary

For Holy Souls in Purgatory - A Friend Friday, 28 February - Weekday in Ordinary Time

Pat Lemieux - Gord Sammon

Int. of Kristy and Nicholas Beaulieu - Karen and Denis Beaulieu

Tony Marmino - The Murphy Family

Angelina Beranelli - Nicola and Michelina Candeloro 4:00 PM Saturday, 01 March -8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parents of Sam and Myrtle Veraldi

Rita Masciangelo - Jim and Catherine Marmino

Anna Cipparone - Salvatore and Rosetta Tignanelli

John MacEachern - Special Ministers of Holy Communion

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Kelly - Knights of Columbus Council #4499

(Elliot Lake, Ontario) Sunday, 02 March - Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 AM Intention of Patricia Selin - Karen and Denis Beaulieu

Aurel Wellings - Marie Gribbons and Family

Intention of Carol Taylor - Leo and Rita Morrissette

Joan DeMarco - Wilf and June Marleau

Jordan Thomas - Jack and Maudena Farnsworth

11:00 AM Intention of the Parishioners - Msgr. Dave Tramontini

CONFIRMATION 2014 Confirmation Preparation begins in May and for planning purposes, we would like to begin receiving Confirmation Registration Forms. In requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation your child should be in Grade 7 or 8 (or older) and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Please call the parish office if registering for Confirmation but your child has not received one of these sacraments. Registration forms are available in the pamphlet

racks at the centre doors to the Cathedral.

A Reflection on the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Today's first reading from Leviticus and

the Gospel from Matthew starkly call us

to the perfection of God in loving and

forgiving not just those who already

love us, but our enemies as well. This is

the wisdom of God that Paul calls the

Corinthians to embrace in today's

second reading. In his life among us, and especially in

his passion and death, Christ presents to us a radically

different vision of life than the one the world calls us

to embrace. But His Resurrection calls us to a life

marked by forgiveness and mercy.

Sunday Collection: 16 February 2014

Sunday Offering Building Fund

$5,865.90 $603.00

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CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Through our standing committees we grow in awareness of social issues and help to effect change in our parish, community and country. We are all called by God to be the hands and feet of Christ. If you are 16 years of age or older, we would love for you to join us! Next Executive Meeting: Monday February 24, 7:00 PM -

in the Lower Sacristy. Membership envelopes are available at the entrance to the church. Paid membership cards can be picked up from the CWL box at the back of the church.

Visit us on our homepage: h t t p : / / w w w . c w l . c a For more information, call Membership Chairperson, Maudena Farnsworth at 495-2532 or President, Lisa Henry at 478-5994.

“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.” ― Thérèse de Lisieux

Blessed white candles are available ½ hour before and ½ hour after all masses on the weekend and weekdays.

You may enter the Sacristy and ask our Sacristan for your vigil candle. It will be lit and at that time you may

place your candle on the stand. An offering of $5 per candle is suggested to help defray costs.

Birthright – a free confidential service has been operating in North Bay since 1977 as an alternative service to abortion. At this time we need help to house and board these mothers through some months of their pregnancy at no cost to them. The government now only helps finance from the 7

th month on when they are

placed in maternity homes (which are all out of town). Many abortions are performed because this housing service Is not available. Can you help? For information please call Birthright at 474-2999 and leave your name and telephone number. Please pray that hearts will be opened to this loving service.

INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION

A Baptismal Preparation Meeting will

be held in the Lower Sacristy on

Wednesday, March 12 beginning at

7:00 PM. Those who wish to register

for this meeting to have their child

baptized are asked to call the parish office by

Monday, March 10.

Baptism Preparation is mandatory

by Diocesan Policy.

Please Let us Know Who You Are Are you using one of the following boxes of envelopes for 2014?

93, 165, 308, 520, 522 If so, please call the office as soon as you can and identify the box as being yours. Rest assured we have been posting all contributions to these numbers—we just need to know who you are.

The youth of the parish are presenting the reenactment of the Passion on Good Friday, April 18 at the 10:30 AM service.

If you are interested in helping with our presentation - give Georgie MacIntyre a call as soon as possible at 497-9044. We need you to help make this a beautiful and meaningful service.

At this time we are looking for a commitment—once we hear from you we will plan rehearsals.

Calling all Youth in Grade 7-8 & Older!

THE GOOD SHEPHERD’S CORNER A Way of Experiencing God for Children

The Good Shepherd is Christian Formation designed for

children 3 - 12 years old.

Children gather in the Atrium. A specially prepared

environment called after the part of the church building

where catechumens in the early Church were prepared

for participation in the life of the Church.

Through hands on encounters children learn the

language of God and the Church.

The quality of wonder is a special characteristic of

young children. It is a treasure that

is cultivated in the child through

song, scripture and liturgical

presentations in the Atrium.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is

open to all North Bay parishioners

aged 3 – 6 (Level 1)

The atrium is located in the Lower

Sacristy at the Pro-Cathedral of the

Assumption Parish.

Saturday morning sessions are

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM running

from fall to spring.

For more information call:

Erin Tayler 476-8509 or Lynn Boivin 494-7226

The Promises of Fatima: Come pray the Rosary with a group of dedicated people who form a Fr. Gobbi Cenacle honouring our Blessed Virgin Mary. Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s Parish followed by Mass. Marriage Preparation Program Weekends 2014: February 28-March 1; May 9-10; October 24-25. Couples should register early by calling 472-5821. Each series limited to 18 couples, material cost $40/couple payable at registration. Open Adoration: St. Alphonsus in Callander every Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. First Friday 8:30 AM to 8:30 AM (24Hrs). St. Vincent de Paul every Thursday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, St. Joseph’s Motherhouse first Sunday of the month from 3:30-4:30 PM in Holy Family Chapel and Pro-Cathedral First Friday 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. North Bay Regional Eucharistic Adoration: Holy Name Church, Mon-Wed-Thurs-Fri (12:00 noon-6pm) and Tuesday (noon to 9 PM). Come and visit Jesus in this sacrament of love. To make a commitment call Gisele Champagne at 497-1911 Springtime of the Spirit Regional Prayer Group at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Recitation of the rosary, praise and worship, meditative prayer, sharing and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there! THE EDGE Catholic Youth Group for Youth in Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8's on Mondays 6:45-8:30 PM in the downstairs hall of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Clark St., Powassan. Live music, drama, small group discussions, guest speakers, games, Scripture, crafts and other cool stuff to explore issues about our Faith, solid values, and youth concerns! Double bonus: snacks and prizes! Open to youth from all schools and churches. No need to pre-register. Call Pauline at 724-5964 or Jeannine at 724-3424 for information or need transportation. World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Celebration will be held at Trinity United Church, Friday, March 7 at 7:00 PM – everyone welcome. This year’s theme written by the women of Egypt “Streams in the Desert”. If you would like to be part of the ecumenical choir, arrive at 6:00 PM for the practice prior to the celebration. Lenten Mission Retreat at St. Joseph’s Church, Powassan March 29 to April 2 with retreat master Father Guy Desrochers, cssr, rector of Ste. Anne de Beaupre Shrine outside Quebec City. Mission theme is “The True Face of the Father”. He will preach at weekend masses March 29 (5pm) and 30 (10 am). The four evening sessions, Sunday through to Wednesday, will begin at 6:40 pm as well as 9 am mass on Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday will have a theme of God’s mercy and will include individual confessions. Wednesday evening will include mass as well as a mission talk. A goodwill offering to cover the costs of the retreat will be taken up every evening. Everyone welcome. Mustard Seed Productions presents "Ultimate Superstar". Tickets are $10 adults and $5 children and are available at the door or at Trinity's office. Friday February 28 at 7:00 PM or Saturday March 1 at 7:00 pm at Trinity United Church. For more information please contact Lisa Blais at 474-3310 Knights of Columbus Charity Lottery in support of Food Bank, Health Centre, Soup Kitchen, etc. - tickets are on sale. $100 for a chance to win $1,000 every week beginning May 8 to April 30, 2015. Tickets are available at Demarco’s on Algonquin Avenue. CLAY- (Catholic Love Attitude Yes!) A Youth Program for JK to Grade 5, Thursday evenings 6:30-8:00pm at St. Gregory’s School Gym, back entrance. Begins Oct. 3rd. Come out and join us for games, crafts and faith teachings in a fun filled and positive environment. For more information contact Laurie Dobbs at 705-724-1277 or Jessica Sheppard at jessicasheppard@gmail.com

Peter’s Church hosts a Duke of Edinburgh Fundraising Spaghetti

& Meatball Dinner in support of a Costa Rica Mission Trip. Bake sale and silent auction on Sunday, February 23. Sittings: 4:30, 5:15 and 6:00 PM. $12/Adults, $5/Children 12 & under, $25/Families, children under 5 eat for free! Call Frank at 474-3809 or Marcelle at 475-1851 for tickets or purchase at door. Corpus Christi Knights of Columbus Soup and Sandwich Card Party February 24 at Holy Name Church hall from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. $5.00 person. Contact Don Brown at 472-6429 for info. St. Peter’s Seminary Come and See Weekend February 28 - MARCH 2 Have you ever felt that God was calling you to something more? Have you ever considered the priesthood? Spend a weekend in prayer, discussion and reflection with priests, faculty and seminarians at St. Peter’s Seminary in London, Ontario. This weekend is open to all single men 17 years of age and older. Take some time to hear the voice of God in your life. For information or to register, contact your parish priest or Ann Boyer at English Pastoral Services, Diocesan Centre, Sudbury, at 705-674-2727 ext. 251 or email: aboyer@diocesecentre.com Second Mardi-Gras Pot-luck Supper at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Powassan March 1, at 6:00 PM, in the church Hall. Everyone welcome—no admission charge. Come and dress in Mardi Gras costume! For information, call Pauline 724-5964. Lenten Retreat Day “Sculpted from the Wilderness”- Living Lent, Living Life, Living Love at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse Saturday March 8. Facilitator: S. Mary Rowell, csj 9:00 am—4:00 pm, Fee: $30.00 (includes lunch) Contact Sr. Phyllis O’Connor 474-3800 ext. 213, poconnor@csjssm.ca Annual Spaghetti and Lasagna Dinner North Bay and Area Right to Life/Pro-Vie will host their annual dinner on Sunday March 9 at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Cost $10/adults $5/ children (3-10 years). Two seatings - 4:15 and 5:30. Call 474-3666 for tickets, or drop in. Come early, and bring a friend! The Knights of Columbus present a Special Mass in Honour of Life – Sacred from the Moment of Conception until Natural Death: Held on the World Day of Prayer for the unborn Child, Tuesday, March 25 at 12:05 Mass at Pro-Cathedral. Beginning with the rosary at 11:30 AM. This mass will focus on the dignity of each human being at every stage. It will serve as a witness to the injustices that occur in our culture today so that we can change hearts as we strive to change laws.

Our Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion for the home have

the rewarding experience of bringing

the Eucharist to the homebound and

infirm as delegated representatives of

the Pro-Cathedral parish community. Visits are

approximately 10-20 minutes and consist of

praying with the residents, providing the Eucharist

and sharing the parish bulletin with them.

There are times when a Minister is unable to visit

due to vacation, illness or no longer being able to

serve. When this happens, the people who require

this service go without receiving Holy Communion

that week. We are in need of additional

parishioners willing to serve as Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion. If you are

interested in serving in this very special ministry,

please call Karen in the parish office.