23rd  Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 10, 2006

In today’s gospel the disciples brought Jesus to the deaf man so that He could heal Him. They were sure that Jesus would help him. How is our faith in Jesus? How often do we bring people to Jesus in the Eucharist when they need his loving hand? Let’s pray for courage to be good instruments. Of God.

Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)

    The week of September 10^th prayers will be offered in the home of Maria & Todd Dickson

    The week of September 17^th prayers will be offered in the home of Terry Johnson.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL ALL DAY THURSDAY

INTENTIONS: VOCATIONS + SANCTITY + ALL WHO ARE ILL

If you can give an hour to Jesus- please call Shirley - (613) 458-3091 or Karla -(613)546-0418

Bible study begins Tues, Sept 12^th at 7:30pm in St. Joseph’s room. We will study the last & very interesting book of the Bible, “Revelations”. Everyone is welcome -you will enjoy it. Tuesday evenings 7:30 to 9 pm . Books supplied.

Knights of Columbus Meeting - Wednesday Sept. 13^th at 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s room.

Parish Eucharistic Devotions - Oct 22nd-24th at 7:00 p.m. Please reserve these evenings to hear Friar Domenic McGee, a very dynamic and inspirational preacher. Services each evening at 7 p.m

The parish celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Thurs, November 2^nd at 7:00 p.m. Registration will be at meetings for grade 7 & 8 students and their parents on September 25^th & 27^th -25^th for Holy Name School and public schools, 27^th for St. Martha School.

The Mission Committee is sponsoring a communion breakfast on Sunday, October 1, noon at Rideau Acres. Deborah Lefebvre will speak about her latest African experience. A delicious breakfast cost $10/person or $30/family. Tickets can be purchased after mass starting next weekend.

Special Night for our Parish Prayer Network: Holy Hour (including mass) 7:00p.m. Thursday, September 14. All are invited, especially new volunteers to be part of the prayer network.

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.

• Parish life always gets busier once the summer is over. Holy Name Parish is a great parish with lots of activities and lots of needs. Each one of you is an important part of our parish. If you can help with Thursday adoration for an hour, Children’s liturgy, Reading, Choir, Etc. Please call(613)546-0418 or sign the list at the entrance.

• PLEASE RETURN YOUR COINS FOR LIFE. Thank you!

• If anyone is interested in taking instruction to become Catholic, call Fr. Shea at (613)

NEW SCHEDULES FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, READERS & GREETERS

are ready to picked up in entrance.

As was reported in the “Journey” each parish now has a Screening Committee to organize volunteers for all parish ministries. As Parish activities begin again, you will hear more about Screening. Details later.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED FORCES WHO ARE SERVING IN FOREIGN LANDS

Mr. Batley     Mr. Engle    Pat Norwood    Andrew Nicholson     Howard Han     Howie Nelson

Darcy Wright     Tyler Kennedy     Bill Fletcher    Steve Gallagher     Bob Mead

Andrew Charchuk    Brody MacDonald

The Natural Family Planning Association - info sessions at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 3^rd Monday of each month, 7-8 pm with opportunity for private consultation, 8-9 pm. To reserve a time call 544-8495. September 18: Fertility & stress. You are still normal! October 16: Understanding the changes to menopause: a time to remember. November 20: An all girls’ night for Moms & Teens: understanding fertility from menarche to menopause. December 18: Contraception, why not?

Feast of Padre Pio Father Raymond De Souza will celebrate Holy Mass on Sat, Sept 23^rd 11 am in St James’ Chapel. All are welcome - those who speak Italian OR just like to listen to it.

Bereaved Families of Ontario will hold their monthly Mother’s Night on Tuesday September 12^th, starting at 7:30 pm at 721 Progress Avenue. The facilitator is Rita Bell and the topic is “Embracing the Pain of Loss”. Mothers who have lost a child through death are welcome to attend. For further information please call (613)634-1230.

Stress in Your Marriage? Sign up for the Retrouvaille Weekend. Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness and simply shut down. Others experience conflict and arguments in their relationship. This program has helped numerous couples experiencing marital difficulty. Final date to register Sept 25^th. For confidential information about and/or to register for the September 29-October 1 weekend, call(613)545-1988.

Servants of the Light Prayer Group invites you to attend a Healing Mass at Hotel Dieu Hospital Chapel on Friday, September 29^th at 7:30 p.m. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Celebrant will be Reverend Rod McNeil. Please use Sydenham Street entrance.

“Introducing Possibilities for Liturgical Ministry in Parishes” - workshop will look at possible roles that lay people might have in the liturgical & sacramental life of parishes, working with their pastor. These roles include Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion preparation teams, praying with the sick, assisting families with preparation of parish liturgies, such as baptisms, funerals, weddings, & prayer services in nursing homes. This workshop takes place on Sat, Sept 23^rd at the Diocesan Centre. Registration is from 9:00-9:30 am. Please preregister by September 18 by calling 548-4461. The parish will pay for the registration fee.

Blessed Sacrament Council, Amherstview, invites you to OCTOBERFEST 2006, Fri Sept 29^th at 6:30 pm. Music by Jim Hallman. Advance tickets $15.00 per person. Call Lyle 613-384-3949 or Paul 613-384-2671

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

Catholic Elementary School Bloopers: Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. Noah’s wife was Joan of ark. Noah built an ark and the animals came on in pears.