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2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January  16   2005
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Who exactly is this Jesus whose birth, epiphany and baptism we have recently celebrated?  And what enduring relevance has God’s entry into time for us?  The voices of Isaiah, John the Baptist and Paul witness to the identity and mission of the Word become flesh.  Isaiah anticipates a servant who will bring light & salvation  to all - John affirms Jesus as “Lamb of God,” as Son whose intimacy with God enables him to baptize with the Holy Spirit.  Paul teaches that grace & peace are God’s gifts to us through Jesus.  With Isaiah, John & Paul we are called to witness, to testify to the light through our words, our actions, our lives. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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 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.

WE WELCOME FATHER GEORGES SAVOIE who is covering for Father Shea this weekend.

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.

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.

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

IT IS TIME TO REGISTER FOR 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR at Holy Name Catholic School -if you are new to the area or you have a child who is ready for Jr or Sr Kindergarten call the school as soon as possible.  A Catholic Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate & an Immunization Record are required when registering.       Jr Kindergarten -   must be 4 years old by Dec 31, 2005
                                   Sr Kindergarten -   must be 5 years old by Dec 31, 2005

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.

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!

MONTHLY NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC - St Paul the Apostle Church on Monday JAN 17 introductory presentation at 7 pm followed by individual appointments from 8 to 9 pm.
Call 544-8495 to book an appointment.

ST PAUL THE APOSTLE CARD PARTY - 1111 Taylor-Kidd Blvd - - Saturday, JAN 29th  euchre, bridge or whist - come out & join us for a fun afternoon noon to 3:30 pm  - light lunch served, door & table prizes - Cost $10 each or table of 4- $40.  - for tickets or info call Mike Gallagher -542-4986.

SEWING CLASSES - by Master Seamstress, Maria Lima - 8 week session will begin after Easter - proceeds to St Paul the Apostle Parish Rejuvenation Campaign - if interested phone 389-8222or stpaulrc@cogeco.ca
 

VOCATION VIEW:   There was a wedding between God and us: “to have
and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse.”  God is
Faithful and true.  Let us do the same.

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.