The more we are generous with God the more generous God will be with us.  With a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish Jesus was able to feed a huge crowd.  What do we have to offer Jesus? We can give Him our time-in prayer, in work and in our recreational activities.  He is waiting for us to offer it to Him.  When we do, miracles will happen in our lives.

      Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family.
                  The week of July 30th  prayers will be offered in the home of Amelia DoRego
                  The week of August 6 prayers will be offered in the home of Madeleine Halladay.
 

The Archbishop has asked that today, July 30th  that we pray for peace; for relief to the many people who are suffering from the consequences of war, and for justice for all people.

Seniors’ Bridge is taking place this summer.  It is  organized by Lois Halligan with help from Helen Payne & Margaret Carey.  The dates are:, 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. 
   
A golf tournament is being held in memory of one of our parishioners: The JEFF KENNEDY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT to support research for stomach/esophageal cancer. Saturday August 12, Amherstview, Golf Course, Team scramble, $110 per person, See notice on Bulletin Board or call 613-542-0933 for information.

The committee planning a  possible church in Greenwood Park continues to meet, to collect information, etc. Results will be presented to the parish in October.
                           
Please check the mailbox in the church entrance  or the table in the entrance at St. Martha for your  Baptismal Certificate.  If you still haven’t received your certificate,  please call the office.
                           

There will be a special mass and prayers for healing on August 16th at 7:00 pm. Anointing will take place during mass for those that want the blessing of the sacrament.


Parish Eucharistic Devotions will be October 22nd-24th at 7:00 pm.  Please reserve those evenings to hear the guest preacher.

The parish celebration of confirmation will be at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm.  More details later.

Monsignor Raby House is a great house with seven bedrooms.  If you use church envelopes, and have visitors coming for a weekend phone the office to make arrangements to look at the facilities and reserve the room(s) for your visitors to stay.

*    The Food Bank thanks you for your continued support and for the donations made.  After 22 years the need for a support network is greater than ever because the number of working poor families is increasing.  It will be some time before conditions will change.  Your efforts are always appreciated, and again, our heartfelt thanks for your generosity.

                           
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.

Special Night for our Parish Prayer Network: Holy Hour(including mass) 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 14.  All are invited, especially new volunteers to be part of the prayer network.
                   
 Consider these devotions as ways to enhance the practice of your Catholic Faith:
          ▸    Consider attending weekday mass once a week, and especially if you have a special intention
          ▸    Consider First Friday devotions at 6 pm on the first Friday of each month
          ▸    Consider being part of Thursday adoration of the Blessed Sacrament           
   
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.
 
The Natural Family Planning Association will hold open information sessions each month until December at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, on the third Monday of each month.  Information sessions will be from 7-8 pm with opportunity for private consultation from 8-9 pm.  To reserve a time call 544-8495.  August 21:  Managing fertility, naturally, while breastfeeding.  Learn what affects your returning fertility.  September 18: Fertility and stress. You are still normal!  October 16: Understanding the changes to menopause: a time to remember. November 20: An all girls’ night for Moms and Teens: understanding fertility from menarche to menopause. December 18: Contraception, why not?

On Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 3:00 pm the parish of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Enterprise is celebrating its centennial.  The pastor, the Centennial Committee and Parishioners take the pleasure of inviting you to a Mass of Thanksgiving, with Archbishop Anthony G. Meagher, as principle celebrant.  Come join us in thanksgiving.  Refreshments to follow in the Parish Hall.
       
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

Do you like the Toronto Blue Jays?  Or do you enjoy spending time with family and friends?  St. Joseph’s Parish will be taking a bus trip to Toronto on September 4, 2006 to cheer on the Blue Jays!  Tickets are $60 per person, which includes the bus.  Payment is required before August 31 to guarantee your reservation.  The bus will board at 8:45 am at St. Joseph’s church.  Contact Fr. Tom MacDonald 613-547-5004
 

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 Junior Liturgy teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go back into the church,
“And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?”
Annie replied, “Because people are sleeping.”