Lent is a time for conversion. It is a time to change and become more like Jesus.  We need to ask for the grace of conversion as we try to deny ourselves and do small acts of kindness for those that are around us.  If we look at Jesus on the cross and rely on the grace of our baptism  we will be able to do more for Him.

                 Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
                    The week of Feb.25th  prayers will be offered in Mae’s Nursing Home.
                    The week of March 4th .

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.

                                            TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH- MOTHER TERESA
                                            TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH -THE LAST SUPPER

INCOME TAX RECEIPTS FOR 2006 have been sent out in the mail.
   
Attention Teenagers:  Youth Group Reunion, Saturday, Mar 3rd 7 pm. Ask Father Shea for details.

Mission Committee Meeting: Thursday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m.
                                                                              
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.

THANK YOU to our Knights of Columbus for the WONDERFUL pancake breakfast last Sunday.  It was great!!  Also, thanks to Bryce & PaulineBurns for supplying the maple syrup.

Some people have been asking about the Parish Directory.  It has been a frustrating experience.  The latest problem is that our photos are lost in cyber space somewhere.  It looks like our Parish Directory will not be published.  Money will be returned to our advertisers soon.

The FOOD BANK would like to thank you for your continued support and for the generous donation of $140.00, 1 box and 34 bags of food for October, November and December 2006.

The St. Vincent de Paul thanks you for your support-Please see attached sheet.

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


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. 23rd  at 7:30 pm 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

2007 Annual Diocesan Liturgy Conference: A celebration of the Justice of God March 23-24 -to be held at Providence Spirituality Centre.  Beginning on Friday evening March 23, Bishop Albert LeGatt of Saskatoon will be addressing the topic of the social dimensions of Eucharist.  As Pope Benedict taught in his first Encyclical Letter Deus Caritas Est, ‘A Eucharist which does not pass over into the concrete practice of love is intrinsically fragmented”.  Registrations due at the Diocesan Centre by March 9-$50 (also includes lunch and social)

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2007- United Under God’s Tent - an ecumenical celebration at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Friday, March 2nd at 1:30 pm. Guest : Rev. Dr. David Ward Pastor of St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

Healing Mass at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston Friday, March 2nd, at 7:30 pm.  Rosary at 7:00 pm.  Celebrant will be Friar Dan Quackenbush.  Please use the Sydenham Street entrance.

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: March 6th. Surviving Failure/Rejection.  Video/Discussion.  7:30-9:30pm at Diocesan Centre at 390 Palace Road.

13-day pilgrammage to Czech Republic ,Poland, Hungary and Austria:,September 24-October06, 2007.  Visit the many attractions of these great countries.  Enjoy the company of 40 pilgrims under the spiritual direction of Fr. Joseph Machaj.  For more information contact Fr.Machaj at St. John the Evangelist Church, Flinton 1-613-336-8264

“DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE was the first international development agency to come to our assistance in 1998.  Thanks to the financial support of the Canadian public, we were able to provide food, medicine, clothing and other vital services tha tare essential in such a crisis.”

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.