Please find attached RECENT DIRECTIVEs from Douglas Crosby, Bishop of Hamilton with respect to measures being taken in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Immediately all Sunday and weekday masses are cancelled until further notice. Reconciliation, Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Baptisms, Funeral Masses, all group or organizational meetings are cancelled. Our PARISH OFFICE & CHURCH ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please check our website for futher updates! Thank you and keep well.

This Lent, you can help to end the injustice of abortion. 40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. If you want to participate in the 40 Days For Life Campaign in Oakville and be a visible testimony to staff and clients, then join us as we pray together at Proudfoot Trail and Dundas St West everyday from 7am to 7pm. For more information please visit 40daysforlife.com.

• The Diocese of Hamilton “One Heart, One Soul” Capital Campaign began in January 2019 and 46 parishes have already completed the active phase of the campaign. The Diocese has provided an insert in today’s bulletin to update parishioners on the campaign. o Mary Mother of God Parish is in Wave 3 –our preparation phase will begin in July. o It is good for us to reflect on how we can make the most of this campaign opportunity. o What can we do to strengthen our parish community today and tomorrow? o In the months ahead, we will be looking for leaders and volunteers to help plan the campaign and help to shape the discussion about what our projects and goals will be. We ask for your prayerful and generous support as we approach this important moment in the life of our parish. For further information on the Campaign, visit the Diocesan website.

Join us in Steubenville to ignite our faith with inspirational Catholic speakers in beautiful Franciscan University! Friday to Sunday July 24/25/25 2020. Car pool with fellow parishioners. An inexpensive fun and friendly weekend for anyone looking for something new and exciting in their faith life. Catholics and non-Catholics welcome. Early bird pricing until February 28. Email Judith for special registration link. nnuncj@me.com

Help prepare the fruit and vegetable boxes for Halton Fresh Food Box three times a month. No experience necessary. Food boxes help those in need in Halton and specifically over 200 families served by Society of Saint Vincent de Paul here in our parish and other Oakville SSVP’s. For more details see MMOG parish website flyer or email Judith nnuncj@me.com for official flyer or google Halton Fresh Food Box for more information.

WEEKLY drop-in for Moms/Dads/Grandparents/ Caregivers and their Babies & Tots runs weekly Wednesday mornings following daily mass from 9:30-11:00am.

Read details about how you can purchase the Living with Christ Daily Missals.

Mary Mother of God Parish offers a monthly Mass for Catholics (young and old) with sensory sensitivities.