Christ the King University Parish Newsletter

The Baptism of the Lord | January 10, 2021

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Week At A Glance

Sunday January 10, 2021

11:00 AM Eucharist (Livestream)

11:30 AM Sunday Children's Program (Virtual)

The Baptism of the Lord (Feast)

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

9:30 AM Parent & Baby Group (Virtual)

7:00 PM Evening Prayer (Virtual)

7:30 PM Open the Lectionary (Virtual)

St. Marguertie Bourgeoys (Memorial)

Thursday, January 14, 2021

7:00 PM Evening Prayer (Virtual)

The Province of Ontario has been under lockdown measures since December 26, 2020. This means that in-person Mass will be suspended until further notice.

During the lockdown period, Mass will be livestreamed to our Facebook page and YouTube channel on Sundays at 11:00 am. You can find the current YouTube link on our website or under the "Week at a Glance" section of this bulletin.

OFFICE HOURS: In hopes of reducing the spread of COVID-19, the staff are mainly working remotely. Please know that the voice mail is checked regularly and that we will endeavour to return your phone call in a timely manner. Should you wish to contact a member of the team directly, emails are provided at the bottom of this newsletter.

Announcements

ON THE MOVE: Over the holidays, Bishop Fabbro announced that Father Michael Bechard has been appointed Pastor of the new Family of Parishes comprising the communities of St. George and St. John the Divine. The appointment takes effect July 5, 2021. Please remember all those who will be affected by this move and continue to pray for those engaged in the search for a new Director of Campus Ministry at King's University College.

DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY SEARCH: King’s University College is searching for an ordained Roman Catholic priest (in good standing with their local Ordinary and/or Religious Superior) for the position of Director of Campus Ministry. Applicants who are laypersons and meet the required qualifications will also be considered. The job posting can be found here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: A number of newcomers have expressed the desire to meet with members of the parish for fellowship and for conversation. They desire both community and the opportunity to practise their conversational English. The latter will be necessary as they seek to make London their home. If you can be of assistance, please contact Deacon Victor Salazar at vsalazar@dol.ca or by calling the office at 519-963-1477.

ARCTIC VISIONS 2021 CALENDAR: We have received a case of calendars from Bishop Jon Hansen, CSsR with images of his travels across his diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith. The suggested donation is $20.00. Your donation will assist in keeping the churches in the Northwest Territories in operation during the harsh winter months. To reserve a calendar, please call the office at 519-963-1477.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Romero House has a wonderful and unique program which gives young adults an opportunity to do significant work, making a real difference in the lives of people in great need. The Romero House worker program offers a life transforming experience of living the joy of concretely integrating service and social justice. They are looking for full-year (Sept-July) and summer (May-August) worker positions. Application deadline is January 31, 2021. Visit www.romerohouse.org or contact workerprogram@romerohouse.org for more information.

Share Your Thoughts in Our Survey

CAMPUS MINISTRY CHECK-IN: Please take a few minutes to help us evaluate our programming in Campus Ministry by completing our survey. Please click here to complete the survey.

Events and Programming

Breaking Open the Lectionary

For students interested in reflecting on Sunday Scripture and what it means for you. Join us Tuesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm for Breaking Open the Word. Contact Annette Donovan Panchaud in Campus Ministry for more information or to get involved.

Catholic Current

This weekly series provides an interactive opportunity to learn the tenets of the Catholic faith from a variety of experts in their field. The format is a half-hour lecture followed by a question and answer period. This takes place every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET virtually. Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details about how to join the webinar.

We welcome Murray Watson, Adult Faith Formation Animator at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, who will speak about the Abrahamic Faiths on Thursday, January 21.

Christian Unity Webinar

The Office of Campus Ministry will host a webinar on Christian Unity on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Our speaker will be the Right Reverend Todd Townshend, Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, who will speak about the gifts and challenges of ecumenical collaboration. The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The event is free and registration is required by clicking on this link. Once registered, you will receive an e-mail message with information on how to access the webinar. All are welcome.

Veritas Series for Faith and Culture

King’s endeavours to foster learning and dialogue by gathering scholars, artists, and activists who support and challenge us in living lives of faith and justice. The coming year’s theme is on “telling our stories.” All lectures this year will be offered online through Zoom webinar. For more information or to register for each webinar, go to https://kings.uwo.ca/veritas.

Our next speaker is Darren Dias, OP, whose lecture is entitled, "Interreligious Dialogue Today: A Christian Perspective." This will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm. To register for this lecture click here.

Children & Family Opportunities

SUNDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: Children ages 4 to 6 are invited to take part in catechetical activities, virtually on Sundays at 11:30 am via Zoom. Activities include prayer, singing, and a variety of crafts related to the Sunday Gospel reading. Contact Maija Wilson to register and for more information.

YOUTH GROUP is gathering online during the academic year on a monthly basis. Each of these opportunities focuses on bringing our young people together to love and serve the Lord. There are always great opportunities for high school volunteers. Contact Maija Wilson to register and for more information.

Click here to view the Children and Family Programs webpage which includes our family opportunity calendar, weekly youth bulletin and volunteer registration form.

PARENTS & BABIES GROUP: We come together online to create community for parents and their babies. We share struggles and triumphs. We read stories, do special activities around the liturgical seasons of the church, and learn from a variety of early year specialists. Contact Maija Wilson to register and for more information.

Pastoral Counselling

PASTORAL COUNSELLING is available for persons of all faith traditions or spiritual orientations, no matter where you are on your journey. Sessions generally last between 50 to 60 minutes in length and the frequency is determined on an individual basis. Current sessions are taking place virtually. To make an appointment, please contact Jim Panchaud or by contacting The Office of Campus Ministry at 519-963-1477.

Financial Support Needed

For many of us, the restrictions brought about by the pandemic have been little more than a distraction or an inconvenience, but for the poor and marginalized in our city, their needs have only increased. Many charitable organizations have had to close their doors and others are not able to meet the needs of their clients. The same is true for those that are new to our country. Those things that they need to access for survival are beyond their reach. Our parish has an obligation to respond. At this time, we are desperately in need of your financial contributions.

Click here to set up your donation. If you require assistance, please contact Lisa Caeiro. Your donations can be directed towards either "REFUGEE" (those coming from elsewhere) or "SOCIAL ACTION" (those from the area).

Soon, we will need people who will help tutor, mentor and offer hospitality to the stranger among us. Any inquires or concerns can be addressed to Father Michael Bechard. We continue to pray and trust that God will grant the increase.