Our Catholic faith teaches us that the Eucharist is the root and centre of our lives.  Jesus’s body and blood nourishes us and  gives us strength to deal with all the difficult moments in our lives.  Jesus waits for us to come to Him, to receive Him and to grow in love with Him each week so that he can be with us. Our effort to reorganize our schedule to receive Him more than once a week will be rewarded.
                                           
Statue of Mary: (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family)
     The week of June 18th prayers will be offered in the Richardson/Snider home.
     The week of June 25th prayers will be offered in the home of Barbara Fleet.


*    Recently in the bulletin a request was made for a donor to help buy a new chalice because the chalice used for weekday masses was becoming too fragile.  Four families generously responded.  As a result the parish has been able to purchase other much needed item.  Thank you to all four families for helping the parish acquire a new chalice, two new ciboria for holy communion and a new set of Christmas figures.
*    We have a lot of unsung heroes in our parish.  One of them is Ray Croxford.  Many times Ray has used his skill to build something for the parish.  Recently Ray created a safety railing for those using the choir loft.  Thank you very much, Ray!
*    The flower gardens around Monsignor Raby House and the church look beautiful.  Hats off to Guy and Hanna Lahaie and Bob Nichols.
*    Easter Seals would like to thank St. Martha’s School for their generous collection towards the 2006 Penny Power Campaign.  15 schools helped to raise $11,435.75 for children living with disabilities.

Finance Committee Meeting: Tues.  June 20 7:30 pm.
                       
Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary will be every Thursday at 2 pm for nine consecutive Thursdays in
St Joseph’s Room.  We will pray for special intentions.  Everyone is welcome.  Refreshments.

DaVinci Code Discussion: Monday June 19 at 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room. Everyone is welcome.  Four Parts: The Novel; The Painting of the Last Supper; The Movie; and Opus Dei. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Holy Name Church Camp, July 10-14, Holy Name School, Ages 4-12: Theme: “Treasure Island: Where Kid’s Discover God’s Love”. Registration is complete.  The camp has reached its capacity.
   
Seniors’ Bridge will take place again this summer, organized by Lois Halligan with her helpers, Helen Payne & Margaret Carey.  The dates are: July 5, 19 Aug 2, 16. They begin at 11:30 am in St Joseph’s Room.  A delicious lunch is served.  If any parishioners would like to assist, please call Lois Halligan - 548-3168.

Usually in the Fall & Winter Tuesday evenings our parish has some sort of faith program: “ALPHA”; “Knowing God Better”; Bible Study etc.  We start again in September.  Let Father Shea know if you are interested.

Parish Prayer Network over 50 parishioners pray for you each day.  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.

June is Senior’s month at the Canadian Red Cross.  Free first aid courses will take place on June 21st  and June 28th Please call 548-4829 for more information.
The Seniors Association Kingston Region wants you to know that the centre is open each day from 8:30am - 4:30pm.  Many activities take place each week.  More information on flyer in church entrance.
                           
Birthright Needs Volunteers - you can pick your own hours - two hours a week, 4 hours a month.  Please call Marie at 547-0878 to volunteer or for more information.  Thanks. A garage sale for birthright will take place Sat. June 24 starting at 8:00 am at Holy Family Church.  Donations are appreciated.(Please no clothes or shoes)
 
St Brendan’s Church, Rockport 28th Annual Blessing of the Boats Sunday June 25th 2 pm.  The afternoon includes a Boat Tour of the 1000 Island, musical entertainment & a BBQ.  Bring lawn chair.  Tickets $9/ each or $25\family.  Children under 5 free. Tickets/info call Laurie- 613-923-5686.

St. Mary’s Cathedral Annual Pilgrimage to St. Ann’s Shrine in Cormac will take place on Sunday, July 30.  The cost is $40/person.  Family rates are available.  To reserve a place on the bus please call 546-5521.
 
“Roll Back the Stone”-A spiritual day of renewal  Sat. Sept 23rd  8:30 am-5:30 pm at Holy Trinity Secondary School, Oakville.  Pre-registration is required.  Cost is $20(includes bag lunch).  Call 905-634-5433 or write to:   Bread of Life Renewal Centre, Box 127, Burlington, Ont. L7R 3X5.   Website: www.thebreadoflife.ca

Retrouvaille Weekend, Sept.29-Oct.1 in Morrisburg- Are you experiencing marital problems but have a sincere desire to rebuild a stable loving marriage? Help is available through Retrouvaille/Rediscovery, a lifetime for troubled marriages. For more information, please call 545-1988

The ALCDSB Wolfe Island Day Camp will take place from July 3rd to August 11th.  To register online go to www.alcdsb.on.ca/widc or in person at Loyola Community Learning Centre, 1440 Princess Street.  Contact Danny Finn for mor information at 530-6046


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

A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best was running as fast as she could trying not to be late for Junior Liturgy.
As she ran she prayed, “Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late!  Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late!”
While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress.  She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again.  As she ran she once again began to pray,”Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late.... but please don’t shove me either!”