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16th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
July 17, 2005
+++++++++++++++ In today’s readings, Jesus speaks to us in a series of parables about seeds and weeds.  Like a garden we co-exist with the good, the bad, saint & sinner.  Jesus is asking us not to judge others but to be kind and love one another. In His infinite mercy and compassion, God will judge and behold in us our goodness. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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 July 17th prayers will be offered in the home of Mary Lou & Wayne Murray.
                   The week of July 24th prayers will be offered in the home Elena Poupore & Family.
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.

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”.  Bring a non-perishable item to Mass next week for the Food Bank.  Volunteers deliver our Parish food donations weekly.

BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES for the newly baptized are in the Parish Mailbox in the church.  If you attend Mass at the school, call the Parish office & the certificate will be sent there.

HOLY NAME PARISH  has four hockey teams in the Church Athletic League.  Registration for next winter is in August  - sign up for Holy Name Hockey.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - TENTS FOR RENT - CALL PAT STENSON 544-7108.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE will offer coffee, juice & goodies after the 8:45 am Sunday Mass,  July 24th, at the front of the Church, weather permitting of course.

ALPHA FOLLOW UP: starting in September the parish will have a follow-up to Alpha every Tuesday evening beginning with a simple meal at 6:15pm. More info later.  Reserve your Tuesdays.

CONGRATULATIONS & GRATITUDE to our very generous parishioners  - thanks to your  response to World Youth Day Fund Raisers, each of our five Parish Pilgrims to WYD will receive $1,500.00.

BIRTHRIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:   Birthright believes that “It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth & the right of every child to be born”.  Call Karen -542-8321 if you can help.

BAZAAR MEETING - MONDAY AUGUST 15th 7:30 pm - to discuss last year’s bazaar - do we need to change or can improvements be made - how can we get more parishioners involved - if you were involved last year or wish to be involved this year  - please come to this meeting.  The Bazaar is a Parish event & our largest fund-raiser  - so please get involved.

MONTHLY NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC -  St Paul the Apostle Church - Monday July 18th 7 pm followed by individual appointments from 8-9 pm -please call 544-8495 for info or visit www.naturalfamilyplanning.ca

ST JAMES MAJOR, SHARBOT LAKE ANNUAL HAM & TURKEY DINNER FUND RAISER  - SUNDAY JULY 17th 4 to 6:30 pm-Tickets at the door -Adults $10; Children (5-12) $5; under 4-free. For info call 613-273-2112.  Everyone is welcome.

PILGRIMAGE TO SHRINE OF ST ANN, CORMAC, QUE - SUNDAY JULY 31st - Bus leaves St Mary’s Cathedral 7:30 am & returns 7:30 pm - Cost $30. for transportation - please bring a bag lunch.  Call
Imelda or Fr Ryan - 546-5521 to reserve.

PROVIDENCE SPIRITUALITY CENTRE - 1200 Princess St - 542-8826
Directed Retreat - Fri AUG 5th 4 pm - Fri AUG 12th 1 pm  - Rev Jim Casper, SCJ
Overnight Preached Retreat: The Parables - Fri to Sat SEPT 16 - SEPT 17th

                                                                                                    Rev Thomas Rosica.

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK SHRINE - MAYO, QUEBEC SUNDAY, AUGUST 14th
see bulletin board for details. more

RETROUVAILLE (A Christian Peer Ministry) - Lifeline for Troubled Marriages - call 1--800-470-2230.  Retrouvaille Weekend SEPT. 9-11  register ASAP.  Call above number for further details

PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND - 10 DAYS with REV JOSEPH MACHAJ - SEPT 18  to 26, 2005 - $2490.
Call Anna - 1-877-949--5467 - see bulletin board for details.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT IN THE HOLY LAND from Bethlehem to Jerusalem Oct 22 - 31 - $2,619.00 (incl. tax) Round trip airfare from Toronto; return transfers from/to airport; Accommodations; all meals daily; all entrance fees on tour; air-conditioned private motor coach.  Information packages & registration forms available in the Parish office.

IRELAND: LAND OF SAINTS & SCHOLARS - Never seen Ireland?  Always wanted to?  Here’s a great opportunity!  St Mary’s Cathedral is presenting a 10-day trip:  Double- $2,979; Single - $3,509; Cancellation/ Insurance - $270. Conducted Tours in Ireland. Departure date is Nov 3rd.  For info & application please call Imelda or Fr Ryan - 546-5521.

ARCHBISHOP MEAGHER INVITES ALL YOUNG PEOPLE (16-35) & their families to celebrate WYD on Sunday AUGUST 21st from 2:30 pm to dusk on the grounds of  Regi/Notre Dame Catholic High School. Catechesis program, prepared for the Bishops & pilgrims, will be presented between 3pm & 4:30 pm; alternate programming for other age groups; Mass at 5 pm.  Info about registration & an evening concert later.  Admission free, but donations are welcome. Bring a picnic for the evening meal-but hot dogs & drinks will be for sale. For info visit www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca

VOCATION VIEW:   How enjoyable to sit and talk with a friend.
How vocational to sit and talk with your friend, Jesus.
Take time just to BE WITH JESUS.
Pray for vocations.

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.

RELIGION CAN BE FUNNY

There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country.  “Is there anything breakable in here?”  asked the postal clerk.
“Only the Ten Commandments”,   answered the lady.