PRAYER FOR A NEW BISHOP
 
“We ask in the name of your Son, that you bless our future bishop.  Provide him with the gifts he will need to carry on the ministry of Jesus in our diocese.  Grant him the heart of your Son, the heart of the Good Shepherd.  Bestow upon him the zeal of St. Paul in preaching the Good News; the humility of St. John Vianney in the ministering the sacraments;  the compassion of St. Vincent-de-Paul in serving those most in need; the wisdom of St. Augustine in teaching the doctrine of our Church; and the missionary fervour of St. Columbkille, our patron.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

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Prepare for Mass each week by watching an insightful five-minute video on the Sunday readings; enjoy movies as a family that are both nourishing and entertaining; and help your children grow in faith and character with engaging children’s materials. 

PLEASE NOTE:  This event POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE:
Join with us to explore the richness of Pentecost in this video presentation, (originally scheduled: Monday June 17 from 7 to 8:30 pm. ) Taken from the acclaimed FORMED series of Lectio:Evangelization, by Dr Mary Healy.  Dr Healy presents Chapter 2 of Acts in a lively lecture format in two sessions: Peter's Pentecost Sermon (19 min) and What is the Kerygma (15 min). The lectures will be interspersed with discussions about the topic and what it means to evangelize in this world of ours.  Simple refreshments will be served.
 

We meet at 6 a.m. Tuesday mornings in the parish hall at O.L.G.C. Pray about it. 
Drop in, see what it is about.  Contact Mike Maguire: 613-586-2723 for more information.

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A copy of this prayer can be found in each pew; inside the cover of the Catholic Book of Worship (CBW).  To print a copy, simply click on the link found below the prayer.

Evangelization Prayer
 
Lord Jesus Christ,

You have commanded us

to make disciples of all nations.
 
Therefore, we ask you to send your Holy Spirit,

to make us your instruments in this divine work
within our parish and the community of Chalk River/Deep River.
Enlighten us by your Word,

and strengthen us by your Sacraments

so our minds and our hearts may be transformed.
May the manner in which we live our lives
announce the love and mercy you extend to all people.
 
Permit the Spirit to cause a holy zeal to rise up in us
for the work of evangelization to which you call us.
Set our hearts on fire to bring others to you

and to the Church
which you founded out of love for all.

Deepen our knowledge and understanding

of the teachings of your Church,

and guide us with your wisdom in passing on the faith.
Allow the gift of right judgment

to show us when to listen
and when to speak your Word.

Give us the courage to proclaim the Gospel

even when faced with adversity.

May we help others to live life to the full through you
and to experience the glory of your kingdom.
 
We entrust our evangelization efforts to the protection

of our patron/patroness,

St. Anthony/Our Lady of Good Counsel,

as we make this prayer to you,

and the Father, and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
 
Amen.