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6th  SUNDAY of EASTER
May 1, 2005
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In the weeks after Easter we are making our way through the Acts of the Apostles”. We should really read it as the acts of the Holy Spirit, continuing the work of Christ and enabling His disciples to become like Christ.  We see them preaching like Christ and working miracles like His.  In today’s reading we see the apostles being persecuted by the same people who crucified Christ and, just as the cross gives the gospel its power, so the persecution of the apostles spreads the good news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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 May 1st prayers will be offered in the home of Lucy Lariviere.
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.

PARISH YARD/BAKE SALE - Saturday MAY 14th - 8 am to 1 pm - donations of household items, dishes, toys etc needed for the yard sale - can be dropped off - call Karla first.  Goodies needed for the bake sale - all baked goods can be dropped off on the Friday or the morning of the sale.

ANNUAL “ROSES FOR LIFE” - MAY 7 & 8 - lapel emblems will be available for parishioners inviting support for Pro-Life programs.

FIRST COMMUNION will take place in Holy Name Church for  St. Martha School -  MAY 14th           1:30pm - Ms. Ranieri’s & Mrs Stelter’s classes     &    3:30pm - Mr. Amyot’s class

HOLY NAME SCHOOL 50th REUNION - Saturday JUNE 11th - Mass at 11 am in the Church - Reception to follow at the school - noon to 3 pm.  Call Gwen Dundon - 542-0473 to register. Visit website - www.holyname.ca/reunion for details & to register.

OUR PARISH HAS FIVE YOUNG PEOPLE going to WORLD YOUTH DAY in Cologne, Germany this
summer. Bake Sales - 50/50 Draws - Concert - you will be notified of dates as they come up.

HUNDREDS OF CANADIANS NEED BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS to treat potentially life–threatening illnesses.  Fewer than 30% will find a family member who is compatible.  For the rest, an unrelated donor is the only available source of bone marrow.  George Teves (husband of the vice-principal at St Martha School) is one of these people who need an unrelated donor.  If you’re interested in becoming a donor contact your local blood services at 1-888-236-6283 or http://www.bloodservices.ca go to Bone Marrow.
 

ITEMS ARE LEFT IN THE CHURCH  - glasses, rosaries etc - call the Parish Office - 546-0418.
  “BEING THE BODY OF CHRIST”
THEME for CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2005 - MAY 1 - 6

NEW LIFE GROUP MEETINGS (A Catholic Ministry for the Separated & Divorced) alternate Tuesdays 7:30 -9:30pm - MAY 3rd - Healing Memories & Forgiveness - Video, Discussion.
 
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL & CHURCH FUNFAIR Wednesday MAY 4th  6- 8 pm at the school (114 Wiley St- behind the Church) pony rides, face-painting, games, books, toys, plants, candy, home-baked goods - Tea Room with sweets - free admission - 50th Anniversary of Holy Family School.
 
A HAWAIIAN LUAU- Come celebrate Mother’s Day at our Spring Dinner & Silent Auction - Saturday
MAY 7th - Holy Cross H.S. 1085 Woodbine Rd - $25/person - six to a table - all proceeds support Neeje Association for Women & Family - for ticket reservations contact Teresa Bouvier- 546-2089.
 
COME HOLY SPIRIT - A PRAYER/ART RETREAT- Sat, MAY 7th 10:30am to 2:30pm - Theme: The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit- No art skill needed- materials supplied - bring lunch -hot drinks provided - Cost $20. see bulletin board  - call Sr Kay Morrel -544-4525-ext 175.

HOLY FAMILY PARISH SENIORS MASS Tuesday MAY 10th - Confession noon - Eucharist 1 pm
reception following in parish house. All are welcome.

NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE in Ottawa THURSDAY, MAY 12th  - bus leaving St Joseph’s Church parking lot 7:30 am - arrive in Ottawa 10 am for opening Mass at St Patrick’s Basilica - return after the March.  Call 382-1084 or 389-4472 to reserve your seat  - $25.00.
 
SPECIAL MASS FOR NURSES PAST & PRESENT Friday MAY 13th -Hotel Dieu Hospital Chapel
11:30am - Archbishop A.G. Meagher will be the celebrant - light lunch will be served following Mass

MASS OF THANKSGIVING  to honour those who died or made sacrifices overseas and at home in the defence of Our Country - 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR 2 - Sunday
MAY 15th 3 pm -St John the Apostle Church, 88 Patrick Street - reception to follow Mass in Hall - everybody is welcome (Archbishop James Vincent Cleary Assembly & 4th Degree K of C).

ORDINATION TO THE TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE of THOMAS MacDONALD & CHARLES McDERMOTT Saturday MAY 28th 11 am - St Mary’s Cathedral - reception to follow.

RETROUVAILLE (A Christian Peer Ministry) - a Lifeline for Troubled Marriages - call  -613-545-1988 or 1-800-470-2230.

CELEBRATION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE SISTERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME & THE JESUITS OF UPPER CANADA TO REGIOPOLIS-NOTRE DAME -Saturday  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

“THE POWER OF PARENTAL UNITY: LEADING OUR CHILDREN TO A GREAT LIFE”  featuring an international known author & speaker on the family, Mr. James Stenson - Saturday, MAY 28th 1:30 to 4:30 pm - Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean- Cost $25/person or $40/couple -Call Gillian Roussy -819-770-3578 or gdroussy@magma.ca (proceeds to Neeje Assoc Women & Family)

VOCATION VIEW:   It is not that talents add up to vocation; but that a
Vocation brings talents.  The Spirit of God lives within you!

  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.
 

 

The Sunday School Teacher asks, “Now, Johnny, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?”
“No sir,” Johnny replies, “I don’t have to.  My Mom is a good cook.”