Readings: Second Sunday of Lent The calling of Abraham, father of the people of God. Genesis 12.1-4 God called us to be holy and gives us life and immortality through the Gospel.

2 Timothy 1.8b-10 Jesus’ face shone like the sun. Matthew 17.1-9

Mass Intentions

First Saturday, March 7

5:00 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Reegan Ayers 7:00 p.m. St. Columbkille Mass: Betty Ann Smith-Healy

Sunday, March 8

8:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass: Walter Sucholas 9:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Frank Walsh RCIC begins 9:30 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Parishioners 11:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Aldo Terminesi 11:00 a.m. St. Columbkille Mass: James Fountain 11:00 a.m. St. Andrew’s Mass: CWL Intentions

Monday, March 9 12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Keith Carvalho 7:00 p.m. CWL Guardian Angels Mass: Sheila Collinson

Tuesday, March 10

12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Zach Smith

Wednesday, March 11 12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Kaye; Paul Forman

Thursday, March 12

12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Michael Livesey

Friday, March 13 12:10 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Joe Zito 6:00 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: William Hannan 6:30 p.m. Guardian Angels Stations of the Cross, Led by the Catholic Women’s League 6:30 p.m. St. Columbkille Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 14 9:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Gail Janson 10:00 a.m. Altar Server Training in Church 5:00 p.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Irene Sisulak 7:00 p.m. St. Columbkille Mass: Gregory Carrick

Sunday, March 15

8:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass: Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Lori & Dennace Bylow’s Int. 1st Scrutiny for the Unbaptized 9:30 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Jim Duffy 11:00 a.m. Guardian Angels Mass: Maryanne Morano’s Int. 11:00 a.m. St. Columbkille Mass: Jim & Mary Butler’s Int. 11:00 a.m. St. Andrew’s Mass: Philomena Brennan Please pray for those in our community who are sick,

Josh Fountain, John O’Donnell, Sean-Gerald Taylor, Dave Robert and for those who have gone to be with the Lord: Pedro Amian, Lena England, Michael De Pinto and for victims of recent world tragedies.

Congratulations to our unbaptized candidates who attended St. Clare of Assisi Church in Woodbridge last Sunday for the Rite of Election. Back Row: Len Arends, Alyssa Bartlett (Elect), Chantelle Leroux (Elect), Fr. Neyomal Silva. Front Row: Sandy MacNeil, Bruno, Lorraine (Elect), Gabriel, Noah and Sophia Freire, Bishop Kirkpatrick, Julie Hill (Elect), Norma Smith and Debbie Leroux. Please keep them in your prayers.

The Holy Father’s Intention for March

Evangelization: Catholics in China- We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity.

RCIC: Rite of Christian Initiation for Children Preparation for Baptism of children who were not baptized as infants in the Catholic Church. Classes will begin this Sunday, March 8 during the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the St. Michael’s Chapel for 5 weeks. Baptism will take place on Sunday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. in Guardian Angels Church. To register please pick-up application form at the parish office.

Lenten Program All parishioners in our Family of Churches are welcome to attend our Lenten Series on “The Mass” each Tuesday during lent, either from 1-3:30 p.m. afternoon or 6:30-9 p.m. evenings. If you have not yet registered, please come! ALL ARE WELCOME. Lenten Soup Program for evening Session provided. Starts at 5:45 p.m. sharp. Stations of the Cross St. Francis of Assisi Church Monday, 9 March at 9:30 am. Please join us! Catholic Women’s League

Guardian Angels Catholic Women’s League will host their General Meeting on Monday, March 9. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. followed by our Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Carolyn Jones from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. She will be speaking on Opioid awareness.

Lenten Noon Hour Series Lenten Noon Hour service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 99 Peter Street North, Orillia Wednesday, March 11 12:05 p.m. Followed by soup, rolls and fellowship.

Legion of Mary Inviting all Auxillary members of Legion of Mary to attend the Acies-our annual rededication of our works to the Blessed Virgin. To take place Saturday, March 14 after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, following the service a social will be held in the parish hall.

Adult Altar Servers Training All adult Altar Servers, KofC who prepare for funerals and Sacristans are invited to join Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m. for Altar Servers training in Guardian Angels Church.

Coming Up Mar 9 Birchmere Mass Fr. Andrew’s Int. 10:00 a.m. Mar 10 Patrick Fogarty Chapel Mass Donor’s Int. 9:15 a.m. Apr 24 18th Annual Fundraising Dinner for Redemptoris Mater Missionary SeminaryArchdiocese of Toronto. Contact Fr. Silvio for tickets. May 2 Save the Date! G.A. Parish Retreat with Fr. Ben St. Croix More information to come! May 19 Event-Reclaiming 2020 Love Theology of the Body; the realities of masculinity, feminitity, gender, and the relation of these to our identity are being questioned like never before. Talks led by Jason Evert, and internationally-known Catholic speaker and author. St. Mary’s Church, Barrie. Contact Fr. Silvio for tickets.

St. Francis of Assisi Hospitality Coffee Sunday Sunday, March 15 Please come and join us for a Hospitality Coffee Sunday. Socialize and keep in touch with old friends and meet new members of our Parish Community in the parish hall.

St. Columbkille St. Patrick’s Dance St. Patrick’s Dance in St. Columbkille parish hall. Saturday, March 14 following the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Enjoy live music by our own parish members. Homemade lunch, refreshments available. Adult admission $10.00; Elementary School age children are free.

Everyone Welcome-cradle to rocking chair!

Blessing of Guardian Angels Parish Office Join us Thursday, March 19 for blessing of the newly renovated parish office. We will have an open house at 11:00 a.m. before 12:10 p.m. Mass. Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Patron Saint of Canada We will celebrate two Masses Thursday, 19 March on the Solemnity of St. Joseph at Guardian Angels Church. 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord We will celebrate two Masses Wednesday, 25 March on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord at Guardian Angels Church. 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Diocesan-Wide Day of Confessions Thursday, March 26, 2020 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Guardian Angels Church Invites Everyone from Sacred Heart, St. Columbkille, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Andrews Churches for this healing Sacrament.

ST. PATRICK ‘S DAY DINNER Saturday, March 21st, 2020

Guardian Angels Catholic Women’s League

and the Knights of Columbus

are hosting a St Patrick ‘s Day Dinner in the Parish Hall.

Traditional Corn Beef & Cabbage. Tickets are $25.00

Social Hour at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm Tickets can be purchased by calling

Sue at 705-327-5119 or Larry at 705-325-5342

Please join us Saturday, March 28 for Guardian Angels Church cleaning party. Bring your buckets, cleaning supplies and smiles! We will meet at 10:00 a.m. Pizza for lunch!

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Please contact the Parish Office if you are interested in joining the Catholic Church at 705-326-2849 Ext. 212. Come and See Weekend – Friday, March 13 (begins at 7:00 p.m.) to Sunday, March 15 (ends at 1:30 p.m.), at St. Augustine’s Seminary: Time for prayer, reflection and information on becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest. Registrants 17 years old require parental consent. Please contact Fr. Silvio Eljuga or the Office of Vocations at 416 968 0997. New! Join us for Catholic Mom's Group! A group for Moms, Grandmoms and Moms-to-be to pray together and discuss every day life through a Catholic perspective. This month's topic is 'Bible Journaling'. We will be meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Guardian Angels parish hall. All Children are welcome. Email: guardianangels@catholicmomsgroup.com.

Parish Stewardship Guardian Angels Parish February 29/ March 1 2020 March 1/2 2019 Total Donation: $ 3,770 $ 4, 961

Sacred Heart Mission February 29/ March 1 2020 March 1/2 2019 Total Donation: $ 611 $ 474

St. Columbkille Parish February 29/ March 1 2020 March 1/2 2019 Total Donation: $ 1,108 $ 902

St. Francis of Assisi Parish February 29/ March 1 2020 March 1/2 2019 Total Donation: $ 324 $ 464

St. Andrew’s Parish February 29/ March 1 2020 March 1/2 2019 Total Donation: $ 558 $ 1, 050

Thank you everyone for your most generous donation. Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.