Our Lord was calling Samuel but he did not hear him calling until Eli told him to listen for his voice.  As well, we hear in the gospel that Peter was told about the Messiah from his brother Andrew.  Both Samuel and Peter came to listen to our Lord through others.  By our example and speaking of our beliefs, we can bring
others to hear God calling them.
                      
            Statue of Mary: (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family)
            The week of Jan. 15th prayers will be offered in the Koopman/Ouellette home.
            The week of Jan. 22nd prayers will be offered in the home of Eduarda Jesus.


Bible Study: The next meeting is Jan. 24th in St Joseph’s Room.  No bible study this Tuesday.

“Tables for Two” is postponed.  Unfortunately, our new stove in Monsignor Rab y House is out of order.  “Tables for Two” will take place at a later date.

First Confession & First Communion Meetings: Mon Jan 16th 7pm for St Martha & Tues Jan 17th 7 pm for Holy Name School & students attending other schools.   

Our Parish would like to have M.O.M.S.   It is a program for young mothers.  We need to know if there is enough interest.  Please let Father Shea know if you are interested.
                                       
Youth Group Meeting: January 28th.

Hey everybody!!   Reserve 2 important dates for fun!! Sat. Feb. 11- Parish Concert, Sat. Feb. 18-  Hayride & Potluck Supper

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

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

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.

Taize Prayer returns to Saint Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, Jan 27th at 730 pm.  You are invited to join the Newman House choir for an hour of candlelight prayer, accompanied by the simple, beautiful musical settings of Taize.

Cancelled Stamps for the Children:   C.W.L. collects  & sends them to the  Mission Stamp Burse - the funds from their sale are donated 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 these 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!

C.W.L. ANNUAL DUES - $15 are being collected.  Envelopes are in the pews or the entrance.

 - the C.W.L. are planning a Social & Silent Auction of special gift items - all the proceeds will go to the Sisters of St Joseph to continue their very important work in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere - Haiti.  You can be part of the effort: by accepting this invitation.  Come & spend a delightful evening with other ladies of the parish, enjoy some refreshments and a video about  the missions titled: “To the Ends of the Earth”.  And if you see an item that takes your fancy - bid on it - if yours is the winning bid - you can take home a nice gift and  have the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped a woman or child in Haiti who has nothing - you will have made a difference.
   
Trafficking in Women & Children  -the 4th Bi-Annual Conference at the Providence Spirituality
Centre (Heathfield) - Tues March 7th & Wed Mar 8th sponsored by the Sisters of Providence of st Vincent de Paul.  Registration deadline - Feb 17th.  Call 544-4525 Ext 237 for more information.

Easter Preparations at the Diocesan Centre on Sat. Jan 21, 2006, 9:15am-3:00pm.  Presenters- Rev. John Hibbard, Deacon Bill Gervais and Albert Dunn.  Registration is $15-includes lunch.   Please call 548-4461 by Jan 16th, 2006.

Bereaved Families of Ontario - Family Night Tues, Jan 17th 730 pm at 721 Progress Ave.  Facilitator
is Judi Burrill & the topic is “Coping with Family & Friends Following a Loss” All bereaved persons are welcome to attend.  For further info  please call 634-1230.

Organist Thomas Annand in Concert - at St George’s Cathedral, Fri Feb 3rd tickets at the door or the Anglican Book Room - $15 or $12 for Seniors/Students. 
 

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