For Catholics receiving Holy Communion is the most special spiritual experience we can have until we arrive in heaven.  In Holy Communion we receive Jesus.  We believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the consecrated host and precious blood that we receive at Communion during Mass.  This is Jesus’ gift to us at the Last Supper when he blessed the bread and wine saying “This is my Body....This is my Blood.”  He gives Himself to us.  No wonder Holy Communion is so precious to Catholics!
All eligible Catholics are encouraged to receive Communion at Mass. To be eligible, a Catholic must have made his/her First Communion, must be in the state of grace which means be free of mortal sin, and have fasted for at least one hour.  The fasting is to show that you hunger for God.  The fasting requirement is that one has not consumed any food or drink, except water, during the hour prior to receiving Holy Communion. Chewing gum and sucking on candies violates the fasting requirements.  Please put new appreciation into your own experience of receiving Holy Communion.  Take advantage of Jesus’ gift of Himself to you.  Let God feed you and strengthen you with holiness.

C.W.L. meeting on Wed, Sept 5th after the 6:45 pm Mass.

Meeting to  organize the annual Parish Bazaar on Thursday September 6th at 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room.

Parish Spaghetti Supper at Msgr Raby House on Saturday, Sept 8th 6 pm  - !0$/person or $30/family at the door.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Knights of Columbus meeting on Wed Sept 12th in St Joseph’s Room.

Parish Council meeting on Thursday Sept 13th 7:30 pm is open to all parishioners.  Come & have a say on Parish decisions. 

Attention Teenagers: Chantal and Sonny Hatton are helping Father Shea with the parish Youth Group. The first get-together will be on Sat, Sept 22nd at 6:45 pm.  Parish teenagers will enjoy the meetings, the activities and the events of the Youth Group. Students from grade seven and up are welcome to attend. 

“Catholicism 201" starts on Tuesday, Sept 25th &continue each Tuesday night for 8 weeks.  Everyone is invited to enjoy this wonderful experience of our Catholic Faith; delicious meal; interesting talks; excellent discussion.  Capacity is 25.  Sign up starts next week.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA click here - The process of registering for World Youth Day 2008 (July 2008) will be the same as for previous World Youth Days.  All registrations will be coordinated through the Archdiocese of Kingston Youth Office.  If you or someone you know is planning to attend WYD2008 please contact Mary Carr at 613-548-4461. Info about cost, travel options, organized group, etc. is now available. ANY PARISHIONERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO GO TO WORLD YOUTH DAY IN AUSTRALIA PLEASE CONTACT FATHER SHEA

Holy Name Catholic School requires a paid lunch monitor (12:05-1:05 pm).  If interested please call the school - 542-8611.

Every week you are asked to try to bring food items when you come to Mass.  The St. Vincent de Paul Society is in constant need of food to give to poor families. Help us to feed the hungry.
   

Parish Prayer Network consists of over 50  parishioners who pray for you each day.  They also pray for people in need and for special intentions.  If you would like to join the Prayer Network, or if you have an intention for the Prayer Network  please call 613-546-0418

YOU ARE INVITED TO A VERY BIG AND VERY IMPORTANT SPIRITUAL EVENT IN JUNE 2008.  QUEBEC CITY IS HOSTING THEINTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS JUNE 15-22, 2008.  LIKE WORLD YOUTH DAY CANADA WILL BE HOSTING CATHOLICS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.  POPE BENEDICT WILL PROBABLY BE THERE.  KINGSTON DIOCESE IS PLANNING ON SENDING LOTS OF OUR CATHOLIC PEOPLE THERE TO ENJOY THIS WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE BLESSING.  HOPEFULLY YOU WILL CONSIDER GOING.  IT WILL BE A UNIQUE PILGRIMAGE BY TRAIN. MORE DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE BULLETIN LATER.  IT WILL BE A VERY SPECIAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE.

New Life Group Meeting: a Catholic Ministry for the Separated & Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings.  Next meeting: Sept 4th Topic: Shattered Dreams, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road.  All faith denominations are welcome.

A SPECIAL INVITATION: 2 small families from a refugee camp in Burma have been welcomed to Canada through the Ottawa Roman Catholic Immigration Centre.  On Sunday, Sept 9th at 2 pm, you will have the opportunity to meet these young families at St Joseph’s Church Hall, 392 Palace Road.  You are encouraged to accept this invitation.  For more info, call Ishbel-613-547-3271.

Retrouvaille Weekend, September 14-16, 2007.   Do you feel alone?  Are you frustrated or angry with each other?  Do you argue....or have you just stopped talking to each other?  Does talking about it only make it worse?  Retrouvaille has helped numerous couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery.  For confidential information and/or to register for weekend call 613-545-1988

Garage Sale at St John the Apostle Church Hall, 88 Patrick St. - Sat, Sept 15th 8 am to 1 pm.  Items in excellent condition.  Canteen open.   Grand Draw Raffle.

Blessed Sacrament Council 11524 Oktoberfest 2007- Fri, Oc t 12th 6:30 pm - in the Church Hall, 3 Briscoe St, Amherstview.  Music provided by: Tim Hallman.  Good friends, good food, good music.  Cost $15/person.  Advance Tickets required call Lyle:384-3949 or Paul-384-2671.

St Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston needs energetic, reliable & dedicated volunteers for their hot meal program to prepare, serve and/or clean up - 8:30 am to 1:30, Monday through Friday (lunch is served at 11:30) Call 546-3333 for more information.

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.  

Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
                   The week of Sept 2nd prayers will be offered in the Mulholland Family home.
                   The week of Sept 9th  prayers  will be offered in the MacDougall Family home.


Bereaved Families of Ontario - Monthly Family Night, Tuesday, Sept 18th 7:30 pm at 721 Progress Avenue Unit 1.
Faciliator, Rita Bell: “Understanding our Grief”.  All bereaved persons are welcome.  Please call 634-1230 for info.