“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord”. “Happy are they who hope in the Lord”.  Many circumstances present themselves to us each day.  Do we always have the trust and hope mentioned today in the readings.  Jesus speaks directly to us -to our hearts, to be hope-filled people.  We need to spend time with Him so that we can really believe Him, trust Him and hope that He will always be with us.

Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
                    The week of Feb.11th  prayers will be offered in the home of Rolland & Bernice Dubeau.
                    The week of Feb.18th  prayers will be offered in the home of the MacDougall Family.


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.

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 late
  

As you know a committee of Parishioners was to meet with the Archdiocese to obtain permission to build a church in Greenwood Park.  With the death of Archbishop Meagher all committees are suspended; therefore, we will have to wait for the new Archbishop before we can make our presentation about the Greenwood Park Church.  This may delay our plans by a year or so.

          
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


Bereaved Families of Ontario will hold their monthly Mother’s Night on Tues. Feb. 13th at 7:30 p.m. at 721 Progress Avenue.  The facilitator will be Heather Johnston and the topic is “Will My Grief Ever Get Easier?”

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

CANCELLED-St. Joseph’s Parish Council have cancelled the “Heart Month” gathering originally scheduled for Feb. 15.

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 23-25, 2007.  The main deanery celebration with the Ark will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, Feb. 23.  All are invited to attend this special event to pray for the success of the International Eucharistic Congress.  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.

Are you, or someone you know, experiencing the trauma of a Separation and /or Divorce?  Where do you turn or help?  Come to the New Life Group Meeting: Catholic Ministry  for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tues evenings.  Next Meeting February 20, Family Roles/Dysfunctional Relationships.  Facilitator: Gerry Gregory from 7:30-9:30 pm at the Diocesan Centre on Palace Road.

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

                                                   
A three-legged dog walks into a saloon in the Old West.  He slides up to the bar and announces: “I’m looking for the man who shot my paw.”

Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal?  He wanted to transcend dental medication.