In today’s gospel Jesus rebukes the disciples because they are bothered that others are healing and acting in Jesus’ name but are not his followers.  Jesus didn’t want the disciples to put people in categories.  He doesn’t want us to either.  We need to be open to all people because everyone is made in the image of God and we are called to love and serve everyone.

Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
    The week of October 1st prayers will be offered in the Mulholland Family home.
    The week of October 8th prayers will be offered in the home of Madeline Halladay.


Bible Study  There is no bible study this week.  The next bible study will be Tuesday, October 10, 7:30 p.m.  In St. Joseph’s room.  Chapters 5 sand 6 of the book of Revalation.

October 1	Communion Breakfast - the Mission Committee is sponsoring a delicious breakfast at noon at Rideau Acres.  Deborah Lefebvre will speak about her latest African experience.
October 22	World Mission Day
October 28/29	Drive for St Vincent de Paul

(PLEASE NOTE):St. Vincent de Paul Society has informed us that their greatest need is for non-perishable food items. Therefore, food will go to St. Vincent de Paul but, clothing items will go to the parish bazaar clothing table.

An Evening Retreat for those who help at Mass (Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, greeters, Choir members) will be on Thursday, October 5th 7 -9 pm 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 7pm.
 Representatives from Birthright will attend to answer any questions.  All Ladies of the Parish are invited.

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

Parish Variety Show & Pot Luck Dessert - at St Martha School - Saturday, Oct 28th 7 to 9pm.  we need singers, dancers, those who can tell a funny story, etc - call Jocelyne Halladay -545-1757.

The Knights of Columbus of Holy Name Parish are hosting a Blood Donor Clinic on Tuesday, Nov 14th from 3 to 7 pm at 797 Princess Street.  All those 17 years of age & over are welcome to donate blood.

Every diocese in Ontario must have a volunteer screening committee in each parish.  Our Parish Screening Committee has begun screening with Children’s Liturgy.  Other parish volunteers will be screened in the coming weeks.

*    If anyone is interested in taking instructions to become Catholic, call Fr Shea at 613-546-0418
*    As you have probably guessed the Parish Photo Directory has been delayed.  Hopefully it will be available next month.
                                                                     

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 cal 546-0418 .
            
Life Chain: Sunday October 1st - 2 to 3 pm.  - the Annual Life Chain will be held across Canada & the U.S.  In Kingston we will gather at the Newlands Pavilion (next to Murney Tower-King St) at 1:45 pm.  After opening prayers we will walk to King St across from KGH where more than 24,000 pre-born babies have been killed by abortion. This is a prayerful, silent event remembering all the victims of abortion.  Please come & bring friends & family for one hour of silent prayer & witness to the sanctity of human life.  For more info 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 & Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings.  The next meeting is on October 3rd . The Topic is “I’m In Charge of Me”.   Facilitator: Gerry Gregory.  7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Diocesan Centre.

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, 8-9pm.  To reserve a time call 544-8495. 
Oct 16: Understanding the changes to menopause: a time to remember.  Nov 20: An all girls’ night for Moms & teens: understanding fertility from menarche to menopause.  Dec 18: Contraception, why not?

Conference on Trafficking in Women & Children will be held on Tuesday Oct 17th from 8:30 - 4 pm at Hanley Hall, 30 McGill St N., Smiths Falls.  Facilitators are Sister Frances O’Brien, Sister Peggy Flanagan & Barbara Baker.  For info contact Gerald Canning at  gcanning@ripnet.com

Fund-raiser: “BUY-A-NET” For Uganda - Wine & Cheese at Rideau Acres Hall - Friday Oct 20th 7:30 pm $35/person  - Keynote Speaker: Dr Soni Pancham. Call Debra Lefebvre for tickets 613-549-5115.

Pilgrimage to Montreal -Join us on Saturday, November 11th for a one-day pilgrimage to Montreal. Explore St. Joseph’s Oratory and other holy sites in Montreal.  Holy Mass will be celebrated at the Oratory.  The bus departs St. Joseph’s Church at 8:00 a.m. and will return to Kingston in the evening.  The cost is $30.00 and includes transportation.  For more information, contact Marie Robinson at 613-542-0653 or Sharon Dennis at 613-531-0690.
   
Training for Prison Ministry will prepare volunteers to assist chaplains working with prisoners.  Orientation for Prison Ministry will be presented by staff from Correctional Services of Canada.  The spiritual basis for Prison Ministry will be given by Prison Chaplains and Volunteers.  The course is on Sat. Nov. 11 and Sat. Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the diocesan centre.  Call Margie Ann or Gorett at 613-548-4461 for information.  Registration is due Oct. 13th.

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

After the baptism of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car.
His father asked him three times what was wrong.  Finally, the boy replied, “That priest said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys.”

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