He has risen. Alleluia!  This truly is a wondrous event that we celebrate today.  Jesus has broken the bonds of death and, therefore, so can each of us. No longer can the grave hold captive those who trust in Him. Instead, we will live forever in Christ.  We celebrate!  We rejoice!  

Statue of Mary: (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family)
      The week of April 16th prayers will be offered in the St. Jacques Family home.
      The week of April 23rd prayers will be offered in the Mariano Family home.


Ladies’ Night is Saturday May 6th 6:30 pm at Holy Name School.  Tickets on sale now.

Bazaar Meeting  will take place on May 8th at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to attend.  We need your
input so that we can have a new and improved bazaar.  All suggestions are important.

Parish Yard/Bake Sale & Barbecue will take place on Saturday May 27th from 9am-1pm. At this time, we do not have storage space but if you have household items, clothing, toys etc please save them for the sale.  Bake goods can be delivered the day of the sale.  Thanks!

Parish Prayer Network each day over 50 parishioners pray for your.  They are our Parish Prayer Network.  They also pray for people in need & for special intentions.  If you would like to join the Prayer Network, or if you have an intention for the Prayer Network please call 546-0418.
 
Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated on Apr 23rd in St Mary’s Cathedral .  Confessions 2 to 2:45pm.
Holy Mass at 3pm.  Main celebrant of the mass is Fr Wieslaw Chochrek.  All are welcome.

The ABC’s of Raising Teens: Alcohol, Parties & Your Liability” an information Night for Parents & Teens. Tues. April 25 “Thinking About Drinking” a performance by Theatre Complete of QECVI - Guest Speaker is Larry Grand, Project Consultant with the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health for 25 years.  He has written & presented extensively on alcohol liability & the related policies that can reduce this risk.  No cost - for info call Judy Forte -545-1902. 

Imperfect Parenting That Works” Hotel Dieu Hospital Main Auditorium Apr 27th noon to 1 pm - Guest speakers: Dr Levin Parker & Ms Brenda Laughlin.  Contact Ann Edwards - 544-3400 ext 2231.

THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THE FISH FRY ON MAR 31st - the Mission Committee has voted to top up the proceeds from that evening - bringing the total for the African Wellness Project to $1,500.00   “Many Thanks” to Mr Neil Dick, his family & staff of Rideau Acres for another memorable evening:  preparing another delicious meal for the Parish and providing great service again. A big “thank you” to Mike Mundell, owner of Mundell’s Surf & Turf Store, Gore Road, who prepared & cooked the fish at no charge to the Parish. Thanks to the Mission Committee, especially, Roseanne Hogan and Linda Goldstein/Duguay.  It was a great evening & the best part - we raised a lot of money for those less fortunate than us.  

ST PATRICK, NAPANEE, PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF THE CAPE SHRINE -June 5,6,7 - Cost $195/person (tri) $200/person (dbl). For info call Margaret Slack -354-5490 - registration forms available in the parish office.

Play Ball!!   Anyone interested in playing baseball (3-pitch) for the “Roamin Catholics”, the only Catholic team in the Church Athletic League of Kingston, is asked to contact Stephen Kennedy at stkennedy@hotmail.com  Or Rob Belton at robbeltohn@hotmail.ca
                       
Healing Mass at Hotel Dieu Hospital Chapel on Tues Apr 25th at 7:30 pm.  Rosary begins at 7 pm. Celebrant is Fr Rustia.  Please use Sydenham St entrance.

Bereaved Families of Ontario Family Night-Tues. Apr 18th , 7:30pm -Facilitator is Dr. Philip Carney. Topic-“Spirituality and Grief”.  Infant Loss Night - Tues Apr 20th 7:30 pm .  All bereaved parents are welcome to attend.  Facilitator: Rita Bell.  721 Progress Ave, Unit 1. Call 634-1230 for info.     

St Mark Catholic School (Prescott) 50th Anniversary - A Reunion Dinner/Dance on Sat June 17th at the Parish Centre.  Celebration of the Eucharist in the church at 5:15 pm.  Social to follow & dinner at 7 pm.  Come & help celebrate & take a walk down memory lane.  Tickets are limited - call 613-925-3313.

 
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 make you known & loved by all. Through the intercession of our Blessed Lady, we ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen