St. Leonard Catholic Parish

Manotick, Ont

The Seventh Sunday of Easter

The Ascension of the Lord

During the next few weeks the weekly E-Newsletter will take on a slightly different format as the editor will be away. For additional information on Parish activities please visit the St. Leonard Website and click on the "Bulletin".

Mass Readings: Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension

▶ Acts 1:1-11 - The Apostles called to be witnesses
▶ Eph 1:17-23  a Spirit of wisdom and revelation 
▶ Luke 24:46-53 - Jesus taken up into Heaven

The Ascension of Christ 

Jesus "ascends" into Heaven. What does this mean?

We do not believe that Jesus is on a cloud or floating around the galaxy or went "up, up, and away!" For the Jewish people, "heaven" and "earth" are two realms that are connected, not separated. We don't escape the earth or our earthly bodies; the Biblical worldview understands heaven and earth as interacting in a very real way.

When we say that Jesus "ascends," we believe that he is (1) alive and (2) with us still in a very real way. "Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky?" the angels say to the apostles (Acts 1:11). Jesus is still with us now, so let's get to work on bringing about the Kingdom of God in the here and now!

Consider watching the above clip of Bishop Barron on why the Ascension of Jesus matters. 

Worship

Regular Mass Times

Weekday Masses. 

Regular Confession times

Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons will air every ‪Sunday morning. Click on Bishop Barron’s YouTube channel and then chose the Sunday you wish to view.

The St. Leonard's CWL is Fundraising for families in need with rosaries for sale to support Emergency Response to help local families to put food on the table and to keep their heat and lights on.

How to Help: Buy a Rosary OR Donate

Rosaries on the display in the church entrance are $10 each

Other Special rosaries to be on sale for $20.00 each

Included in the purchase is a pamphlet: How to Pray the Rosary

There's a mailbox on the right of the stand to put funds in.

The Rosaries are all Hand Made in Canada 🍁

Donations are also Welcome!

May is the month of Mary.  At Fatima Mary said:

"I am the Queen of the most Holy Rosary".  Mary's 3 Intentions:

1) Pray for Peace

2) Pray for the Holy Father & the Universal Church

3) Pray for Families

The Blessed Picture on the stand in the foyer is Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Stewardship

If you are able to provide financial support to St. Leonard's, please consider making a donation online or by Interac e-transfer. You can also mail your envelope to the Church at the following address: St. Leonard Parish, 5332 Long Island Road, Manotick, ON, K4M 1E8.

Faith Formation

For Kids: The Saints and Heroes Collection

Heroes of the Faith. The Stories of real-life Saints & Christian Heroes all come to life in CCC of America's award-winning animated film series. Featuring authentic role models today's child can truly believe in. Click Here.

The best way to grow in your Catholic faith is by volunteering and getting involved in our St. Leonard's Parish Community. Please Click Here to learn more and to also see a full list of our Parish Ministry representatives.

If you wish to schedule an appointment with Father Gerard or for any other administrative requirements please contact the Parish Office by email (office@stleonardsparish.ca) or by phone at (613) 692-4254.

We encourage you to support our local sponsors. Please click here to view.