Ordination to the Diocesan Priesthood of 
Rev Mr. Thomas MacDonald
&
Rev. Mr.  Charles McDermott 
on Saturday May 20th at St Mary’s Cathedral at 10:30am

PLEASE PRAY FOR TOM & CHARLES

Today’s reading of the doubting and disappointed Thomas is a story of which we can all relate. When we suffer disappointment, doubt and sadness turn to God who is with us and will always hear and respond to our cries for He is a loving and merciful God.  Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral with confessions from 2 pm and Mass at 3 pm today.  Main celebrant is Father Wieslaw Chochrek...    

Statue of Mary: (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family)
      The week of April 23rd prayers will be offered in the Mariano Family home.
      The week of April 30th prayers will be offered in the home of Pauline Burns.


Ladies’ Night is Saturday May 6th 6:30 pm at Holy Name School.  Very few tickets are left.

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.
 
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.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED FORCES WHO ARE SERVING IN FOREIGN LANDS:
Ray St Croix  Steve Cumpsty  Mr. Batley  Mr. Engle  Pat Norwood  Nichola Goddard  Andrew Nicholson Howard Aan   Howie Nelson   Darcy Wright  Tyler Kennedy  Bill Fletcher   Steve Gallagher

TO ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH - you are invited to the C.W.L.  Annual Mother/Daughter/Friend Pot Luck Supper taking place on Wed, MAY 3rd at 6 pm in Holy Name School.  It will be a Baby Shower to support Birthright - a representative from Birthright will be our guest speaker. A family with few resources are expecting triplets in June - this means three of everything- cribs, car seats etc - financial help & diapers are urgently needed.  Please come & support this worthwhile cause and have a delightful evening with fellow parishioners and guests. The C.W.L. ladies of St Barnaby’s & the base are being invited as well. We need to have numbers so a sign-up sheet is in the entrance.   

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.

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.

Blessed Sacrament Kinghts of Columbus Garage Sale + Catholic Women’s League Bake Sale-Sat. April 29th-8:00am-3:00pm

National Nursing Week -May8-12. All nurses are welcome to celebrate a special mass at Hotel Dieu Hospital Chapel on May 12 at 11:30am.  Refreshments to follow.


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 


*Attend and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch.
*The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb entertainment and gracious hostility.
*Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00pm-prayer and medication to follow.
*The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning.
*Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7pm. Please use the back door.