God loved us before He formed us.  He loves us more than “all the mothers in the world love their children”.  He is our hope when our circumstances become difficult to handle.  He is our refuge when we face difficulties.  We need to learn to abandon ourselves to Him and trust that He will look after us  all our needs.

Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
                    The week of Jan. 28st  prayers will be offered in the home of Bryce and Pauline Burns.
                    The week of Feb. 4th  prayers will be offered in the home of Elena Poupore


Every week you are asked to try to bring food items when you come to Mass.  The St. Vincent de Paul Society is in constant need for food to give to poor families. Help us to feed the hungry.


The Communion Breakfast was a success - a sellout, delicious food, interesting presentation by Dr Karen Yeates.   Thank you for your participation, and a special thanks to your generous response to support Karen’s work in Africa.  On your behalf a cheque for $4,000.00 was presented to Karen. 
   
Catholic Women’s League: Collection of dues for 2007 will take place after the weekend Masses.  Our next get-together will be a Silent Auction to raise fund for the poor of Haiti.  All funds go to the Sisters of St Joseph who look after the schools and orphanages there. Some lovely items will be available.  Please come to St Joseph’s Room in Msgr Raby House on Wednesday Feb 7th at 7 pm.  Refreshments will be served.  A short meeting will take place following the Auction.  Lenten Retreat will take place Saturday Feb 24th from 10 am to 3 pm. We are privileged to have Father David Pope as Retreat Master.  The theme is G(od); O(bedience to God’s Will); S(sacrifice, Service & Mission; P(rayer); E(ucharist; & L(ove) We will begin with Mass in the Church, then adjourn to St Joseph’s Room.  Come for part or all.  Lunch will be served at noon.  Please sign the sheet in the entrance if staying for lunch.

Each year the Knights of Columbus treat the Parish to a Pancake Breakfast just before Lent.  It is free!!  Be prepared to stay after Mass on Sunday, Feb 18th for great breakfast & a good time.

Attention Teenagers:  Youth Group Reunion, Saturday, Mar 3rd 7 pm.  More details later.

Apple Pies are still available - $6.  Please call the office for pick up at Monsignor Raby House

Things to Look Forward to
             ☞      Finance Committee meeting has been changed to Wed. Jan 31st at 7:30 p.m.
                        Wed. Feb. 7- CWL Meeting
                        Wed. Feb 14- Knights of Columbus Meeting
                        Sun.  Feb 18- Pancake Breakfast
                        Wed. Feb 20- Parish Council Meeting
                        Wed. Feb 21- Ash Wednesday
                        Sat.  Feb 24- CWL Lenten Retreat
           ☞         Ladies Night has been pushed back one week to Saturday, May 12th.

Parish Prayer Network consists of over 50 parishioners who pray for you each day.  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 613-546-041


As part of the Student Success program at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School they are compiling a list of interested persons that would be willing to tutor.  If you are a retired teacher, university graduate or an expert in a particular subject area and would like to help with this endeavour please call Linda Lott at 613-545-1902 ext. 2170.

St. Joseph’s Church , Palace Road, on January 29th at 7 pm.  Fr. Eugene “Red” O’Reilly, C.Ss.R will present a talk on “Living the Christian Life with Joy and Compassion for Others.”  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Following Father’s presentation, you are invited to gather in the parish hall for light refreshments. 

Are you, or someone you know, experiencing the trauma of a Separation and /or Divorce?  Where do you turn for help?    Come to the New Life Group Meeting: A Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings.  Next meeting: February 6, Family Roles. Facilitator: Gery Gregory. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Centre on Palace Road

There will be a general meeting of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Alumnae Thursday, Feb 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Henderson Board room at Hotel Dieu Hospital.  All alumnae are welcome. 

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


One Sunday morning, the priest noticed that little Anthony was staring up at the large plaque in the foyer of the church.  The plaque was covered with names, and small Canadian flags mounted on either side of it.  The eight year old boy had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the priest walked up, stood beside the boy, and said quietly, “Good morning Anthony.”
“Good morning Father,” replied the young man, still focused on the plaque.  “Father Shea, what is this?  Anthony asked. 
“Well, Anthony it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.”  Soberly they stood together, staring at the large plaque.
 Little Anthony’s voice was barely audible when he asked, “Which service, the 8:45 or the 10:30?