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BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
January    9, 2005
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ At His baptism, Jesus is revealed as Beloved Son, Chosen Servant, Messiah and King.  At the same time, he stands in solidarity with each of us without partiality.  Surely, gratitude for such a saving gift, promised from of old, can spur us on to be a faithful and willing covenant People. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
IN THE CHAPEL ALL DAY THURSDAY
INTENTIONS:  VOCATIONS  +  THE SANCTITY OF LIFE  +  ALL WHO ARE SICK
WE NEED MORE ADORERS FOR THURSDAY
If you can give one hour to Jesus - please call Shirley Levac - 548-3091.

STATUE OF MARY

               The week of Jan 9th prayers will be offered in the home of Jean & Gary Richards.
               The week of Jan 16th prayers will be offered in the home of Bob & Joan Bryan.
               The week of Jan 23rd  prayers will be offered in the home of Linda Goldstein & Family.
               The week of Jan 30th prayers will be offered in the home of Judy & Paul Couture.
NOTE:   Please leave the statue in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family to take home.                          Please sign up to have the Statue and Family Prayers in your home.

THERE IS A PROMISE OF MARRIAGE BETWEEN:
Sarah Christine Murphy & Steven Thomas Bernard

OUR PARISH WELLNESS MINISTRY includes monthly Masses at the Nursing Homes & taking Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners.  For a Pastoral visit, call the  parish office - 546-0418.

ATTENTION !  ATTENTION ! PARENTS OF TEENAGERS   In January our Parish will have a special program called  “TEENSTAR” .  Parent info meeting Sunday, JAN 9th 7 pm in St Joseph’s Room.

THE NEXT YOUTH GROUP MEETING Sat JAN 29th 7-9 pm Appreciation Night- St Joseph’s Room.

ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO HEAR SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER, DENNIS RICHARDSON - he will tell us about his heart transplant 12 years ago & the precious gift of life at St Martha School on FEB 2nd at 7 pm in the library.  Sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League.

TIDAL WAVE DISASTER in order to aid victims of the massive earthquake & tsunami that recently devastated parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India & Thailand, Archbishop Meagher has encouraged that a 2nd collection be taken up in all parishes of the Archdiocese on the weekend of JAN 15/16.  All money (cheques payable to Parish please) collected will be forwarded to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace (CCODP) for distribution to those needing assistance.

REMEMBER OUR PARISH SUPPORTS “PARTNERS IN MISSION” (Food Bank) - each week because the need is so great for many families.  Bring a non-perishable item to Mass next week for the Food Bank.  Volunteers deliver our Parish food donations weekly.

AS A FOLLOW-UP TO ALPHA there will be a series starting Tuesday JAN 11th, based on “Purpose Driven Life”.  For six consecutive Tuesday evenings there will be a topic, a video and a discussion.  Each session will begin at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Room.  Try to read up to Page 59.

BIBLE STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW resumes on Tuesday FEB 15th 7:30 pm.  Chapter 16.

C.W.L. ANNUAL DUES - $15. are being collected.  Envelopes are available.

2005 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are available.  The use of envelopes enables the Parish to issue Income Tax receipts.  If you do not have envelopes now, please call the office to request yours.

THE SUPREME COURT  issued a decision in reference to marriage.  The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops published a statement:   “The Catholic Church will continue to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage as the union of a man and a woman.....affirming that marriage is a loving, life-giving partnership between a man and a woman.  Its purpose is the good of the couple and the procreation and education of children - and thus necessary for the survival of society.  As the committed and stable relationship of a man and a woman, marriage is basic for the stability of society and family life.  In so far as it is a social institution, marriage is concerned with the common good, not individual rights.....As pastoral leaders of the Catholic community in Canada, we intend to be part of the debate (regarding future legislation).  We encourage all Canadians to participate in the forthcoming debate in any way that they can and to make their views known to their representatives in the Hose of Commons and Senate.

ACCESO INTERNATIONAL ,OTTAWA  -6 people depart for San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic for 2 wks - the school playground there, built by donations to the J.F. Norwood Fund ACCESO will be blessed. (Jill Norwood was killed in a traffic accident in Ottawa & is the granddaughter of Theresa Cummings of this parish) Donations of pencils, notebooks, erasers, chalk, small balls, skipping ropes, etc for the school would be appreciated.  If you are able to help please leave items at the back of the Church by Jan 16th for pick-up. There will be a box for this purpose marked: SCHOOL PLAYGROUND.  Thank you for your support.

THANK YOU TO  - Cleaners, Altar Servers, Choirs, Musicians, Decorators, those who donated flowers - a lot of work is involved in preparing for a Feast Day, such as Christmas- setting up the outside crib, decorating our beautiful Church and removing all of this afterwards - thanks to all volunteers - you are amazing.

BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO monthly Family Night - Tues, JAN 18th 7:30 pm - 721 Progress Ave, Unit 1.  Facilitator, Judi Burrill & her topic is: “Coping with family & friends following a loss”.
All bereaved persons are welcome to attend.  Call 634-1230 for info.

VOCATION VIEW:   Come on, continue your Baptism by baptizing others in the Holy Spirit and fire.
“You are my beloved child,” says the Lord!

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

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.

HAIRY PROBLEM:   a minister known for being long-winded noticed that one of his parishioners left during the sermon and later returned.  At the conclusion of the service, the perplexed pastor asked the man for an explanation. “I went for a haircut,” the parishioner answered.  “Why didn’t you get a haircut before you came?” questioned the minister.  “Because I didn’t need one then.”