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PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY
March 20, 2005
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Today’s Passage from Isaiah presents a faithful believer who, like Jesus, encountered opposition when he tried to bring God’s word to his own  community.  Long before Jesus and even to this day, people have suffered and died for their commitment to God.  Believers still give their lives as martyrs, literally as “witnesses” to the faith.
The Crucifixion - culmination of a process of “emptying” that began with Jesus’ birth and continued through His entire life.   His willingness to die for us is rooted in His willingness to become  one of us for our salvation.  As we remember Jesus’ sacrifice of His very life for us, let us reflect on the great love His death expresses, and how we are called to empty ourselves as Jesus did, giving of ourselves for the sake of others.  Each of us should consider what it really means to take up the cross and follow Jesus. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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 - 548-3091 or Karla -546-0418

STATUE OF MARY
                  The week of March 20th prayers will be offered in the Richardson/Snider home.
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.

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.

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.

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS have been cancelled until repairs are made to Monsignor Raby House.

SHOULD YOU BE A PRIEST?  IS GOD CALLING YOU?  DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT
STUDYING FOR THE PRIESTHOOD?  IF YOU ARE A CATHOLIC MAN ASKING QUESTIONS LIKE THESE, YOU SHOULD COME TO THE DAY OF DISCERNMENT, SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd - 10 am to 2 pm, here at Holy Name Church call 546-0418 to register.

THE ARCHBISHOP’S DINNER - The Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation warmly welcomes you to attend in support of Catholic education - the evening will be hosted by Most Reverend Anthony G. Meagher and will honour Most Reverend Francis J. Spence - Thursday,
APR 14th - Cocktails & Silent Auction - 5:30 pm - Dinner - 6:30 pm Ambassador Conference Resort,
Tickets $40/person are available through the Knights or the Foundation -354-7317.

LADIES’ NIGHT - Sat, APR 9th - a very special evening for the ladies of the Parish & their friends - to be treated royally by the men of the Parish -always a lot of fun - tickets will be sold after the Masses on Apr 2nd & 3rd or you can reserve a table for your group call 546-0418 - $10/per lady. Prizes too.
Men who would like to help, should attend a meeting on Tues, APR 5th 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s
Room.

MEANINGFUL RETIREMENT- APR 5,7,12,14 - there is life after retirement & we need to prepare to live it well. (7-9:30 pm) Cost-$95. Call Sr Myrna-548-8882 or email: maylward@sympatico.ca

HOLY NAME C.W.L -  Wednesday, APR 6th - a short meeting but will focus on socializing - we invite all ladies of the Parish to come - see what the C.W.L. does, how we are involved in our Parish and community. Mother/Daughter Pot Luck Supper will take place at Holy Name School on Wednesday May 4th 6 pm - St Barnaby's & C.F.B.  C.W.L. Councils  will be invited as well - a representative from the Hearing Society, Patricia Arney, will be our guest speaker.

OUR PARISH HAS FIVE YOUNG PEOPLE  going to  World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany this summer.  As their parish we will be helping them raise funds for this important experience.  More information later.

BIRTHRIGHT - international pregnancy service offering free, confidential assistance to pregnant women of any age.  They believe "It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth & the right of every child to be born" - 10 volunteers needed so that the Kingston office can remain open.  Call
Karen at 542-8321 to offer your services today.
 
ARCHBISHOP MEAGHER INVITES ALL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS to celebrate Palm Sunday with him at St Mary's Cathedral on Sunday MAR 20th at 7:30 pm.  This will mark the 20th Anniversary of the 1st World Youth Day in Rome.  The Archbishop will speak briefly in preparation of the Liturgy & will be the main celebrant for the Mass.  An informal reception will follow.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - Monday, MAR 28th  - 7:30 pm - St Joseph's Room.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT APR 2nd & 3rd after all Masses - members will be available to provide information & answer questions.

"MEMORIES OF MARTIN" - on Vision TV - Fri, MAR 25th 10 pm - story of Father Martin Royackers, a Canadian priest who was murdered in Jamaica.

NATIONAL MARCH FOR MARRIAGE & FREEDOM for Faith, Family & Freedom PARLIAMENT HILL  Saturday APR 9th - gather at Supreme Court-12-12:30 pm; March to Parliament Hill-12:30-1:30 pm;
Speeches & Music- 1:30-4 pm.

EASTER ALTAR - IF YOU WISH TO DONATE A HYDRANGEA OR LILY
PLEASE BRING IT TO THE CHURCH ON HOLY SATURDAY MORNING MARCH 26th.

VOCATION VIEW:   When Jesus comes into your life, grab something and wave it.
Show your joy, your happiness; your dream is fulfilled.  Tell others Jesus is here!

  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.