Jesus teaches us an alternative way to personal fulfillment.  It can come only through caring about others and being at their service.  No one is greater than God, and yet this God of ours has chosen to be a humble and serving God, in order to help every human being understand his or her genuine greatness as His beloved child.

Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
         The week of September 24th prayers will be offered in the home of Kari Farrington.
          The week of October 1st prayers will be offered in the Mulholland Family home.


Bible study is Tuesdays, 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. This week: Chapters 3 and 4.           
                               
The parish celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Thurs, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m.  Registration will be at meetings for grade 7 & 8 students and their parents on September 25th & 27th -25th for Holy Name School and public schools, 27th for St. Martha School.

October is Mission Month.  October 1st: Communion Breakfast-the mission committee is sponsoring a delicious breakfast at noon on October 1st at Rideau Acres.  Deborah Lefebvre will speak about her latest African  experience. Tickets can be purchased after mass $10/person or $30/family


An evening retreat for those who help at Mass (Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Greeters, Choir members) will be on Thursday, October 5th, 7-9 p.m. in the church.  A special time for prayer, instructions, and blessings.  See You There!

C.W.L. of Holy Name Parish is having a Social & a Silent Auction for Birthright on Wed Oct 4th 7 pm.  Representatives from Birthright will attend to answer any questions.  All Ladies of the Parish are invited.

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

»    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)
»    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.
»    As you have probably guessed the parish photo directory has been delayed.  Hopefully it will be available next month.

The Natural Family Planning Association - info sessions at St. Paul the Apostle Parish,  3rd  Monday of each month, 7-8 pm with opportunity for private consultation, 8-9 pm.  To reserve a time call 544-8495.
 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?
                               
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 25th.   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 29th at 7:30 p.m.  Rosary at 7:00 p.m.  Celebrant will be Reverend Rod McNeil.  Please use Sydenham Street entrance.

Taize Prayer an hour of chants from Taize, candlelight and meditative prayer will be a the Cathedral on Friday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.  You are invited to join the Newman House choir in this beautiful, contemplative service.
                   
Blessed Sacrament Council, Amherstview, invites you to OCTOBERFEST 2006, Fri Sept 29th at 6:30 pm.  Music  by Jim Hallman. Advance tickets  $15.00 per person. Call Lyle  613-384-3949 or Paul  613-384-2671

Life Chain: Sunday October 1 from 2:00-3:00p.m.- the Annual Life Chain will be held across Canada and the United States.  In Kingston we will gather at the Newlands Pavillion (next to Murney Tower-King St.) At 1:45 p.m..  After opening prayers we will walk to King St. Across from Kingston General Hospital where more than 24,000 pre-born babies have been deliberately killed by abortion.  This is a prayerful, silent event remembering all the victims of abortion.  Please come and bring friends and families for one hour of silent prayer and witness to the sanctity of human life.  For more information please call Campaign Life Coalition at 613-389-4472 or 613-382-1084

Are you, or someone you know, experiencing the trauma of a Separation and /or Divorce?  Where do you turn for help?  Come to the New Life Group Meeting:a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings .  The next meeting is on October 3, The topic is “I’m In Charge of Me”.  Facilitator: Gerry Gregory.  7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Centre

C.W.L. Council of Holy Name Parish is having a Social & a Silent Auction for Birthright on Wed, Oct 4th 7pm.
Representatives from Birthright will attend to answer any questions - a short meeting will follow.  All ladies of the Parish are welcome.

Conference on Trafficking in Woment & Children  will be held on Tuesday October 17th, from 8:30-4:00 p.m. at Hanley Hall, 30 McGill St. N. Smiths Falls.  Facilitators are Sister Frances O’Brien, Sister Peggy Flanagan and Barbara Baker.  For Information contact Geraldine Canning at gcanning@ripnet.com

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.

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.

A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing.  She would occasionally walk around to see each child’s work.  As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.  The girl replied, “I’m drawing God.”  The teacher paused and said,”  But no one knows what God looks like.”  Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, “They will in a minute.”