In today’s gospel Jesus heals the lepers body as well as  his relationship with the rest of society.  The man is no longer  alone and isolated from others.  We should react as the man did.  He told everyone that Jesus had healed him.  We too should recognize, be thankful and share our joy that Jesus has restored our health and renewed our relationships.

       Statue of Mary: (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family)
           The week of Feb 12 prayers will be offered in the home of Bernice and Rolland Dubeau
           The week of Feb 19 prayers will be offered in the home of Joe and Donna Payne
 

Welcome to Father Ed Keyes.  He is covering for Father Shea who is on holidays.  Father Keyes grew up in this area.  He is retired and resides in Gananoque. 


Bible Study- resumes on Tuesday  Feb 28th 7:30 pm.
                       
Hayride & Potluck Supper at Myles Acres on Abbey Dawn Road, Sat. Feb. 18, 7:00pm. Lots of fun, warm club house, delicious food, hayrides, skating, tobogganing, horses.  The sign-up list is at capacity.  See you there.

Parish Directory - families can go online to: www.fabricatedphotos.ca/holyname to view photos.
Call Katie or Steve - 531-4323.

Finance Committee Mneetig - Mon. Feb 27- 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room.
 
Parish Council Meeting - Mon  March 6th  -7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room

Parish Prayer Network - Each day over 50 parishioners  pray for you.  They are our Parish Prayer Network.  They also pray for people in need and for special intentions.  If you would like to join the Prayer Network, or if you have an intention for the Prayer Network please call 546-0418.

Pancake Breakfast - unfortunately Holy Name School is not available for Sunday, Feb. 26th so our Pancake Breakfast will be after the 10:30 Mass at St. Martha School only..  Everyone is welcome!
                                   
Income Tax Receipts - All income tax receipts that were not picked up have been mailed out.  Thank you
for supporting your parish

Annual Dues $15.  Make cheque payable to: Holy Name C.W.L., put in an envelope marked C.W.L. DUES  & drop in the offertory basket.  RETREAT-March 4th-More details to follow.  C.W.L. Potluck -May 3rd More details to follow.  Cancelled Stamps for the Children:   C.W.L. collects  & sends them to the  Mission Stamp Burse - the funds from their sale are givent to Fr. Simone, chair of Canadian Food for Children who purchases food, clothing, soap, medicines, blankets etc. for countries such as Zambia.  PLEASE don’t throw those precious stamps away - take a few seconds to cut them off, leaving a small border, put them in the box in the entrance of the Church or in an envelope marked “Stamps” & deposit in the collection basket.  THANK YOU FOR CARING

First Confession Celebrations:         Tuesday          March 7th  -  Holy Name School
                                                           Wednesday     March 8th - St Martha School

Ash Wednesday is March 1st .  Bring your old palm branches to Church by Feb 26th .  They will be burned to provide Ashes.


Grade 8 Parent Information Night- Wed Feb.15 in the cafetorium at Regiopolis-Notre Dame High School- IB information-6:00-7:00pm, General Grade 9 Information 7:00-9:00pm
                                                                  
Food for the Soul Series-“Forgiveness” H.D.H. Feb.23, 12:00-1:00pm, Guest Speaker-Andre Duchesneau-his only daughter was murdered, a victim of domestic violence. Call Ann -544-3400 ext 2231
   
Building up the Parish Community: celebrating baptism and marriage: March 3-4, Facilitator-Father Murray Kroetsach, Pastor, St. Pius Parish, Brantford.  Registration deadline-Feb. 17.  Please call 548-4661 or e-mail liturgy@romancatholic.on.ca   

Trafficking in Women & Children  - 4th Bi-Annual Conference at Heathfield - Tues  Mar 7th & Wed Mar 8th sponsored by the Sisters of Providence.  Registration deadline - Feb 17th.  Call 544-4525 Ext 237 for info.

MANY THANKS TO THE LADIES who prepared the dinner last Tuesday after the Priests’ Holy Hour
for Vocations: Teresa Bouvier, Lois Halligan, Joan Niedbala & Karla Nichols.   

Archdiocesan Lay Faith Development Program- Archbishop Meagher invites all people in the Archdiocese of Kingston to an Archdiocesan LAY FAITH DEVEOPMENT DAY on Sat. May 27, 2006.  For more information call Mary Carr at 548-4461 or wyd@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca

Annual Eastern Deanery Marriage Preparation Weekend: Mar 3 /4 at St John Bosco Parish Brockville.
All engaged couples within the Archdiocese of Kingston are welcome to register. Call 613-342-5095.

2006 SHARE LENT COLLECTION - Development & Peace takes place Apr 7th.  “Through a host of programs supporting human rights, sustainable farming, basic housing & emergency relief,  Development & Peace helps communities in Latin American Asia & Africa to overcome poverty & injustice. Please join me in supporting the 2006 Share Lent campaign.”  Natalie MacMaster, Honorary Chair.    

Bereaved Families of Ontario - monthly Mother’s Night -Tues, Feb 14th at 721 Progress Ave, Unit 1-
Facilitator is Gaetane Harten & the topic: “Coping with the Missing & the Loneliness”.  Mothers who have lost a chid through death are welcome to attend & share their feelings & concerns with others who have experienced a similar loss. For info call 634-1230.


O God. who has chosen the Apostles to propagate the faith & to establish Your Holy Church throughout the world, we earnestly beseech You to choose from amongst  our people many priests, deacons, religious brothers & sisters and lay persons who will gladly devote their entire lives in making YOU known & loved by all. Through the intercession of our Blessed Lady, we ask this through Christ our Lord.   Amen