The gospel tells us that Peter, James and John followed Jesus because Jesus touched them in their ordinary, workaday lives.  He gave them extraordinary success in what they did every day-catch fish.  Jesus then promised they would continue to do what they did best, but with a new twist-they would catch people.  Each of us our called in a similar way.  We are to strive to do our best and to make Jesus’ presence known to others through our words and deeds.

                 Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
                    The week of Feb. 4th   prayers will be offered in the home of Elena  Poupore.
                    The week of Feb. 11th  prayers will be offered in the home of Rolland & Bernice Dubeau.


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.


INCOME TAX RECEIPTS FOR 2006 - can be picked up at the Parish office.
   
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.

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.

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.

Valentine Lunch, Wed. Feb. 14th 11a.m. -1:30 p.m. at Saint John the Apostle Church Hall, 88 Patrick St. Cost $3.00, 50-50 draw and bake table

St. Joseph’s Parish Council will sponsor an afternoon of information and informal conversation at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 292 Palace Road on Thursday Feb. 15th at 1:00 p.m. The guest speaker is from the local Heart and Stroke Foundation. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.

The Ark of the New Covenant is a beautiful work of art designed to remind people of the significance of the Eucharist and to encourage participation in the 49th International Eucharist congress, June 2008 in Quebec City www.cei2008.ca.  The Ark is being transported throughout Canada and will be present in the Archdiocese of Kingston February 21-27, 2007.  Celebrations with the Ark will take place in each deanery.  Plan now to attend a celebration in your area.  For more information contact Mary Carr 613-548-4461 or wyd@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca

The process of registering for World Youth Day 2008 (July 2008) will be the same as for previous World Youth Days.  All registrations will be coordinated through the Archdiocese of Kingston Youth Office.  If you or someone you know is planning to attend WYD2008 please contact Mary Carr at 613-548-4461.  Information about cost, travel options, organized group, etc. are now available.

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

When French was first introduced in his class, my son had great difficulty remembering his teacher’s name, Madame Winter. One blustery day, however, he arrived home proclaiming triumphantly, “I know my teacher’s name - Mrs. Dam Winter.