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23 rd SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
September 4th, 2005
+++++++++++++++ Sometimes we need the “tough love” of our Heavenly Father to guide us back onto the straight and narrow.  In the Old Testament we see our God as a disciplinarian.  Yet, in the New Testament He sends His only Son as a kind and loving example of how He wishes us, His children, to behave.  If we can  change our priorities and our desires to be Christ-centred on a personal level, than we can be modern-day healers and reconcilers to those around us,  ultimately,  changing our world. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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 Sept 4th prayers will be offered in the home of Rolland & Bernice Dubeau.
                        The week of Sept 11th prayers will be offered in the home of Katie Ouellette and 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.

           There is a promise of marriage   between    Kelly Best     &   John Taylor
           There is a promise of marriage   between    Kristi Steacy &   Jeffrey Ottenhof

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.  Sign up for Holy Name Hockey on the C.A.L. web site.

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

THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM FOR TUESDAY EVENINGS IS CALLED: “KNOWING GOD BETTER”.
Every body is invited.  The format will be: 6:15 - Meal; 7 pm - Video; 7:35- small group discussion; 8:40 final prayers.  We have room for 25 people.  Sign up continues this week.  BEGINS SEPT 20th .

“HELPING THE YOUNG TO CELEBRATE LITURGY” Workshop presented by Margaret Bick, liturgist & catechist - Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Rd from 9:30 to 3 pm- Saturday OCT 1st   Registration  - $15. include lunch - please register with the Liturgy Office-548-4461 by Sept 26th.

ATTENTION PARISH TEENAGERS: Parish Youth Group - our first meeting will be Sat, SEPT 17th
7 pm, St. Joseph’s Room.  Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!  We’ll need your help planning for the Parish Bazaar in November.  Call Katie if you need more info: 531-4323.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE will provide coffee, juice & goodies after the 10:30 am Sunday Mass at St Martha School on Sept11th .

A NEW PARISH DIRECTORY IS IN THE WORKS!  We need YOUR help!  Excluding Thanksgiving weekend, all other weekends in October will be dedicated to taking family portraits outside St. Martha’s and Holy Name after the masses for the directory.  We are looking for parishioners who own businesses to advertise in this book (this will pay for the printing of the books), and creative minds to write a 120 word or less excerpt (on their fond memories of Holy Name Parish, including its history, activities, events, restoration, or what this community has personally meant them).  More information to follow next week.  Call Katie or Steven @ 531-4323 for further information.

COINS FOR LIFE -CAMPAIGN LIFE COALITION - the Knights of Columbus will collect the containers
the weekend of SEPT 10/11.  Thanks for supporting life.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - GOLF FUND RAISER FOR PRIESTS’ RETIREMENT FUND - Saturday
SEPT 24th 8 am (be there no later than 7:30 am) Amherstview Golf Course - Shot gun start, scramble(everyone plays from best ball position) - Cost $40. ($30/golf & $10/fund) - Golf carts - $15/person or $28/pair - Contact Phil Henderson, 544-7519; e-mail: philipchenderson@gmail.com

NEW LIFE Group Meeting: A Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced.  Alternate Tuesdays .  Sept. 6th: Surviving Broken Relationships 7:30pm - 9:30pm.  Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road.

BIRTHRIGHT sponsoring a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 10 - St. Joseph’s Church parking lot on Palace Rd. from 8:30am to 3pm.  Please donate gently used items.  Call Marie 547-0878 or Meg 547-1335.
                                                                                                                                                                    OCTOBERFEST: Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3 Briscoe St., Amherstview  - Music Provided by: Tim Hallman- Good Friends, Good Food, Good Music - Saturday OCT 1st   6:30 pm-  Cost: $15/person.  Please call Lyle Arcand 384-3949 or Paul Godfrey 384-2671.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT IN THE HOLY LAND from Bethlehem to Jerusalem Oct 22 - 31 - $2,619.00 (incl. tax) from Toronto.  Contact Fr. Lindo @ 613-267-3398.

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.  Departure date is Nov 3, 2005.  For info & application please call Imelda or Fr Ryan - 546-5521.

VOCATION VIEW: Jesus keeps saying, “Let go. Come, follow me.”
If your pride is holding you back, or if you’re looking for exaltation, let go.
Come, follow His way.

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.