We will celebrate the patronal feast of the Archdiocese with Mass on Wednesday, December 8 at 9:00AM here at Holy Spirit Parish.

Second Sunday of Advent: Saturday December 4th 5:00PM Mass recording is available in Youtube (link).

Parishioners do NOT need to register in advance to attend the Eucharist.  You will need to give your first name and telephone number for contact tracing as you enter the Church. Masks, Hand sanitizing and social distancing is still required. There are NO Covid-19 cases in the Parish.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE:  Christmas Masses – First Come-First Served.  All Covid-19 protocols to be followed.  Attendance will be taken.  Parishioners will be seated by ushers.  No seat saving.  Doors open one hour before Mass.

• Friday, December 24 at 4:30 & 7:00 pm
• Saturday, December 25 at 9:00 &10:30 am

A Letter From Our Pastor

Welcome to Holy Spirit Parish, serving Stittsville and surrounding areas. Our beautiful House of Worship is the place where we praise and thank God. It was built by the prayers and sacrifices of many people and consecrated by Archbishop Terrance Prendergast on March 31, 2008. If you haven’t already done so, please consider registering as a member of our faith community. Our weekend celebrations of the Eucharist offer us the opportunity to assemble around the Table of God’s Word and the Table of the Eucharist, in a spirit of thanksgiving for all we have received from a loving God. I hope that you will find a spirit of hospitality among us and that you will discover your own personal gifts of time, talent and treasure. In this way God is truly glorified and our community is blessed. The financial support of the parish is essential to the maintenance and the mission of the church. I encourage you to assist us by way of financial support. You can do this by signing up for auto-debit or by using a box of envelopes available in the atrium. You are invited to fill out our parish census form, available at the church, and return it to the office. I would be pleased to visit your family and to bless your home at your convenience. Please call our office at (613) 836-8881 to arrange for this blessing. The weekly Bulletin features parish events and services and includes our various ministries. You are invited to take a copy with you after Mass.  It can also be found on this website. The Pastoral Team is here to be of service to you. If you have questions or concerns they will be pleased to assist you. Our office personnel will respond promptly to your calls or emails. The Holy Spirit is the guiding principle of all that we do. It is my hope that this Spirit may unite us in love for God and one another in humility and peace. Together we can discern the ways of the Spirit in our individual lives and for the good of the whole community. Sincerely in Christ, Monsignor Joseph Muldoon, Pastor

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be by appointment only for the near future.  Please contact the Office weekdays.

We warmly welcome new parishioners to our parish.  You are asked to register by completing a registration form.  Contact the Parish Office (613-836-8881 or admin@holyspiritparish.ca) for assistance.

Starting Friday, July 16^th, celebration of liturgies with occupancy capacity will be permitted following all COVID-19 protocols (masks, attendance for contact tracing purposes, hand sanitizing, keeping 2 metre distance between fellow parishioners, no gathering in atrium or entrance,…). Please see the memo from our diocese (link).

Saturdays 5:00 PM and Sundays 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM Masses will be celebrated. Weekday Masses will be celebrated Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9:00 AM. 

Saturday 5:00 PM Mass will be recorded and available in Youtube. The situation continues to change. As information is shared with us, we will pass it on to you.

Thank you to all the volunteers cleaning the church and helping with ensuring COVID-19 protocols are followed.

Please remember to drive ‘Slowly’ in the Parking Lot for the safety of all.

The Synod as called by Pope Francis: The fundamental question for discussion in local parishes is: How does this “journeying together” allow the Church to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with her mission? Participants will be asked to share their experiences of the Church and then discern what the Holy Spirit is asking for the Church moving forward.  As we engage in a formal process of synodality, the aim is not to overwhelm parishes or create a report for Rome, but rather, “to integrate the Synodal Process into the life of the local Church in creative ways that promote deepen communion, fuller participation, and a more fruitful mission” (Vademecum). The Diocesan Planning Team has endeavoured to design a process that is flexible, clear, and simple, emphasizing the value of listening to the Holy Spirit spoken through one another.

God Bless All.          Monsignor J. Muldoon

Year of Saint Joseph: 8 December 2020 – 8 December 2021

***** Prayer in times of need *****

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Daily Wisdom: Prayer and contemplation shut out the temptations of the devil.—St. Vincent Ferrer.

If you are  kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; be kind anyway. St Mother Teresa.

Reflections: Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021

Make straight a path unto the Lord!

The poem of consolation from Baruch urges Jerusalem to look ahead in hope to days of God’s justice and glory. Saint Paul prays for an increase in virtue among the Philippians in preparation for Christ. In the Gospel, Luke places John the Baptist’s ministry in historical context before describing his call for a baptism of repentance.

Today we hear that John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.  While repentance is a sobering act of admission of guilt, being forgiven of sin is a hope-filled relief that lifts the soul.  Let us seek to prepare a straight path unto the Lord by pondering the lofty mountains we may have in our life that need to be made low; and the age-old depths and gorges in our own character or soul that must be filled to level ground.

Used with permission of FAITH Catholic.

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UPDATE FROM FINANCE COUNCIL: To all the Parish’s generous faithful

Thank you to all who donate to the ongoing operation of the parish. With the current Provincial Stay at Home order this has been more difficult because Masses are limited to very few participants. Please consider bringing your donation with your name and envelope number to the parish office anytime during the week. Safety protocols are being followed. We currently have a significant number of parishioners who contribute via bank auto-debit. If you want to set up an auto-debit for your donations, please contact the parish office

And finally, you may wish to donate using e-transfer.  If so, please send it to admin@holyspiritparish.ca and use the password “Holyspirit”.

On behalf of the Finance Committee, I thank you again,

Alex Golob (Holy Spirit Parish FC Chair)

January 2021

Diocesan Synod 2021 – Letter from Archbishop Damphousse (link)

We remind all dog walkers to refrain from using our parking lot until after 1:30 pm on Sundays, and when snowplowing equipment is present.  Thank you.

For those wishing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) you may contact the Office by email or call daytime for an appointment.

The food Bank ‘needs’ non perishable goods such as pasta, canned soups, cereal, juice, stews, canned veggies, rice,..  They are getting low.. Items can be dropped off at the Parish Monday-Friday, 9AM – 3:30PM.

We welcome you to celebrate with us on a regular basis

Our Mass schedule is as follows