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These prayers are not intended to replace the liturgies of Holy Week. Rather, they are intended to assist families, as the Domestic Church, to honour the cycle of the Triduum from their homes while public celebration is not possible. The text is neither approved or mandated by any particular body. Consequently, members of your assembly are free to adapt as they see fit. In our hunger for the sacraments, I am confident that many will find strength in the food provided here. from :Michael Bechard (Rev.) Director of Liturgy | Diocese of London

To take care of our volunteers, we have decided to postpone the Recycling Program at Holy Angels'. We are not collecting until further notice. Thank you.

What can we do if we’re unable to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist? Remember, Jesus is still present in His Church—in tabernacles, with His priests, and in a very real and powerful way, in Scripture. This is an opportunity for great spiritual growth. And the St. Paul Center has created something entirely original for this moment—the Quarantined Catholic Hub. On the Quarantined Catholic Hub, you’ll find all the resources you need to continue growing with the Lord no matter where you are. Take advantage of this time to increase your devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, explore the richness of Sacred Scripture, and deepen your understanding of the faith.

At noon tomorrow (March 25) Bishop Fabbro and Bishop Joseph will be livestreaming the Our Father from the Diocesan Centre. Pope Francis has invited all Christians to invoke the Almighty and to recite at the same time the prayer that Jesus, our Lord, taught us. The link to pray with the Bishops live will be posted on the Diocesan homepage https://dol.ca/ and on social media

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What can you find on EWTN ?-- so much !! Live Adoration from 9am-6pm ET, Teachings, Library, News, Radio and links for our kids !

Our team is working hard on various solutions to keep us connected, praying, hopeful and focused. Come back to our website and Facebook page often. Thank you to all who have posted positive and supporting comments. We are in this together. Prayers as always!

Go to our Facebook page to see a Sunday Morning video message, one from Fr. John and one from Fr. Graham.

In order to help the West Lorne and area community in this time, Pastor Corey of the West Lorne Baptism Church, has created a help line for those who need supplies, prayer or someone to talk to. As our web site only has the capability for one attachment, I have attached the form to help by phone. If you can make deliveries, contact the West Lorne Baptist Church. 519-914-4219 Thank you to Pastor Corey for this initiative.

This directive is for all parish councils in the Diocese of London All Catholic Women's League gatherings, meetings, and events are to be cancelled for at least the next 90 days. Updates will be posted periodically as Covid-19 virus changes its direction. We pray that all our members, family and friends remain in good health and that all will continue to pray for an end to this pandemic. Please take time each day to pray 1 decade of the rosary for all members and a diminishing effect of this virus. In thanksgiving for all you do, Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us! Blessings, Rebecca McCarrell President, London Diocese.

Bill C-7 - Medical Assistance in Dying The federal government has tabled Bill C-7, which would amend the Criminal Code to expand the eligibility criteria for medical assistance in dying (assisted suicide and euthanasia) and weaken protections for the most vulnerable among us. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement opposing the Bill that you can read here and on their website, www.cccb.ca. Parishioners can go to https://www.canadiansforconscience.ca/ to send a pre-written letter to their Member of Parliament expressing their opposition to this legislation.

This letter from Bishop Fabbro gives us an update on "Year of Prayer:

With generosity and care, many of our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visited our nursing homes with Holy Communion and Blessed Ashes. Remembering those of our family of parishes who are unable to be at Ash Wednesday Mass, they brought Jesus to them. What a wonderful way to include our parishioners in this Lenten journey.

"Come and Follow Me" will be offered in 2 ways. 1. A "mini mission" in the west at St. Mary's- Saturday March 7, 9am-3pm 2. Beginning with Mass Sunday March 8, 6pm, mission continuing afterwards, and the evenings of March 9 & 10 at 6:30pm, all at Holy Angels' Church. Social and Day Care will be provided. Let us know if you need day care please. ljoers@dol.ca