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With the death of John Paul II, the Roman Catholic Church has lost a Pope of extraordinary achievement, and the world has lost one of the most influential leaders of our time.

In order to celebrate his remarkable life, an Interfaith Service of Remembrance is planned for 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, 5 April 2005, at St. Mary's Cathedral.

Leaders in various Christian and non-Christian faiths have graciously agreed to participate in this vigil of prayer, and all the faithful of the Archdiocese are warmly invited to this Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving.

In addition, a Mass in memory of Pope John Paul II will be offered at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, 7 April 2005, at St. Mary's Cathedral.

May God grant John Paul II eternal peace.

Most Rev. Anthony G. Meagher
Archbishop of Kingston
2 April 2005
 

2nd SUNDAY of EASTER
April 3, 2005
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If Thomas was to believe the stories about a resurrection of some kind, he wanted proof.  Seeing & touching those wounds, he thought, would convince him.  It is interesting, then, that the gospel text does not describe Thomas actually putting his fingers into the wounds of Jesus.  Instead, he hears the voice of the Lord and, having been called by the One whose invitation beckons us all, he responds with that profound profession of faith,  “My Lord and my God!”  The desire for tangible proof is gone, replaced by a much more certain and unshakeable assurance of faith. +++++++++++++++++++++

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 Apr 3rd prayers will be offered in the home of Wayne & Mary Lou Murray.
                 The week of Apr 10th prayers will be offered in the Mulholland Family 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 NEWS:  APPRECIATION NIGHT will be Saturday, APR 16th at 7 pm in St Joseph’s Room.  Come & be prepared to have fun.

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 Tues, APR 5th 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE OUR HOLY WEEK/EASTER CELEBRATIONS SO NICE: Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Choirs, Musicians, Cleaners, Decorators, Painter, Greeters, Ushers & Hospitality.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!

CONGRATULATIONS TO 3 NEW MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH: Sarah Dowling, David Ringrose & Noah Carrie.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING - Wed APR 13th 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room.

HOLY NAME C.W.L - Wednesday, APR 6th- we invite all ladies of the Parish to come & socialize - ask questions, 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 - Guest Speaker, a representative from the Hearing Society, Patricia Arney.

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.

NEW LIFE GROUP MEETING (A Catholic Ministry for the Separated & Divorced) Tues APR 5  - 7:30 to 9:30 pm--Diocesan Centre-Topic: There is Life After Separation/Divorce. Speakers: Doug & Carol.

2005 LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY Sat APR 9th - Metro Toronto Convention-8:30am to 6pm-bus leaves Kingston 5:30 am from Brock & Clergy Sts. - Adults $25/bus & $15/ admission - $40.total- Students $25/bus & $8/admission -$33.total - call Bill-542-3775 or Colleen-542-8804 to reserve.

NATIONAL MARCH FOR MARRIAGE & FREEDOM for Faith, Family & Freedom PARLIAMENT HILL  Sat APR 9th - March to Parliament Hill-12:30-1:30 pm; Speeches & Music- 1:30-4 pm.  Bus leaves St Joseph’s parking lot (Palace Road) at 9am - $25/return - call Bill Reason - 542-3775.

BIBLE LECTURE SERIES - FR STEPHANE POULIOT: APR 12th to MAY 10th Tuesdays 7pm- Holy Cross H.S. Lecture Theatre, 1085 Woodbine Rd. - 1st & 2nd Book of Kings & Books 1-2  Chronicles.

PROVIDENCE SPIRITUALITY CENTRE (HEATHFIELD) 1200 Princess St - 542-8826
QUIET TUESDAYS- pray, write or simply enjoy the stillness - $10/ lunch- $15/private day room
OVERNIGHT GUIDED RETREATS- for busy people - Fri 7pm APR 15th to 4pm Sat APR 16th - $75/accommodation & meals - Register by Apr 1st (Vigil Mass at 4pm)
FOR SENIORS-CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY SERIES - APR 28, MAY 5 & 19 - $20/session
OVERNIGHT GUIDED RETREATS - SEASONS OF WONDER - Fri 7 pm MAY 6th to Sat 5pm MAY 7th. Cost $75/accommodation & meals - Register by Apr 22nd (Vigil Mass at 4 pm
SPIRIT STONES MINI-RETREAT- Thurs MAY 12th 10am- 2pm- $25 incl. lunch Register by Apr 28th
PENTECOST RETREAT with Fr Tom Rosica -Thurs 7pm May 12TH to Sat 5pm MAY 14th - $175.

MANY ITEMS ARE LEFT IN THE CHURCH - glasses, rosaries etc - if you are missing these items - call the Parish Office - 546-0418.

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION- MASS RECOGNIZING the SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE - St Paul the Apostle Church - Monday APR 4th 7 pm - Fr Leo Byrne will be the celebrant & homilist.

HOLY CROSS H.S. DRAMA CLUB presents the riotous comedy “Greater Tuna”  Apr 13 -16 - 7pm -tickets are available at the door - tickets $6/students & $8/adults.

NEEJE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN & FAMILY - 5th ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER & SILENT AUCTION -Hawaiian theme- more info later -Sat, MAY 7th  - 6 pm - $25/person.

SPECIAL MASS FOR NURSES PAST & PRESENT - Friday MAY 13th - Hotel Dieu Hospital Chapel
11:30 am - Archbishop Anthony G. Meagher will be the celebrant - a light lunch will be served following the Mass.

CELEBRATION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE SISTERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME & THE JESUITS OF UPPER CANADA TO REGIOPOLIS-NOTRE DAME -Sat MAY 21st 11am to 4pm - Open House, Dedication of School/Gymnasium & social - all alumni & friends are welcome - for details call 545-1902 or email rndcelebrates@cogeco.ca

VOCATION VIEW:   You’ve got an incredible message to make credible.
It is not like selling used cars!
It is proclaiming eternal life, forgiveness and Great Love!

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.