In today’s Gospel the disciples ask the people not to bother Jesus by bringing their children to Him. But Jesus was indignant and said: “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them: for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”  Jesus wants all of us to come to Him as children without inhibitions but with humility.

Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
                   The week of October 8th prayers will be offered in the home of Madeline Halladay.
                   The week of October 15th prayers will be offered in the home of Pauline & Bryce Burns.

             
Bible Study resumes Tues Oct 10th in St Joseph’s Room after the 7 pm. Mass. Chapters 5 & 6 of the book of Revelation.

(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.

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, etc. - Bring your talent, favourite dessert or just come - please  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, Pastor Care Team, Mass Ministries.   Other parish volunteers will be screened in the coming weeks.

“Thank You” to all C.W.L. members who attended our Silent Auction for Birthright & Meeting last Wed evening. Through your generosity we raised $200. for Birthright.  Thank you to the  ladies who decorated, provided the lunch, donated items for the Auction,  helped in any way and who always say to “yes” to any request.  There will be a bus trip to the Signature Craft Show in Toronto taking place in November - please watch the bulletin for details.

Fund-raiser: “BUY-A-NET” For Uganda - Wine & Cheese at Rideau Acres Hall - Friday Oct 20th 7:30pm - Keynote Speaker: Dr Soni Pancham - $35./person - For tickets: Reid/Siemonsen, 350 Bagot St 613-548-7891 or Limestone Dental Clinic-1006 Princess St 613-541-3551 or call Debra Lefebvre-613-549-5115.  All proceeds go to the “Buy-A-Net” for Uganda project.

Spiritual Day: Mater Dei Curia of the Legion of Mary - Holy Family School, 114 Wiley St - 9am to 2:30pm - Sat Oct 14th
Facilitator: Fr David Norris - Mass at Holy Family Church.  Bring a brown bag lunch - tea & coffee provided.

Conference on Trafficking in Women & Children on Tues Oct 17th from 8:30 - 4pm at Hanley Hall, 30 McGill st N. Smiths  Falls.  Facilitators are Sister Frances O’Brien, Sister Peggy Flanagan & Barbara Baker.  Sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League.  For info contact Geraldine Canning at gcanning@ripnet.com

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)  Proposal for a Lay Faith Development program;
b)  creating Deanery Resource Teams (introduce those already interested in joining the team & invite others to join); c)  resources that will be made available to parishes & deaneries;
d) those who head Commissions & Offices for the Archdiocese
- if you would like to attend on Monday, Oct 16th - Registration: 6:40 -7 pm Session: 7-9pm please pre-register by phone to Groett DaSilva: 613-548-4461 or e-mail: ore@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca .

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?

Anointing of the Sick Thurs Oct 19th during the 12:10pm Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral - lunch will follow at Parish Centre –$2 donation - if staying for lunch please cal 546-5521 & leave your name.  Thank you.

Priests for Life Canada 7th Annual Pro-Life Symposium - Sat Oct 21st at Senhor Sancto Christo Church, 1100 Kenaston St, Ottawa.  $35; $25 for clergy & students & free to seminarians. Lunch included in registration fee. Registration 8-9 am Mass - 9 am; See flier for details.

15th Anniversary of Rosary for Life - we have traditionally celebrated by gathering at St Mary’s Cathedral to pray for the protection of life from conception to natural death and for an increased appreciation for the dignity of life in our Canadian society.  Please join Archbishop Emeritus Francis J. Spence on Sunday Oct 29th 3pm to pray the Rosary for Life.

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.

Christian Maturity - series of workshops for seniors- Sisters Irene Wilson & Lucy Bethel - Thursdays:
            Oct 12; Nov 2nd & 16th 9:45 am to 1 pm(includes lunch) $20.session
Mini Retreat: Peace, Poetry & Prayer-Sr Peggy Flanagan- Mondays:  Oct 16th & 30th Cost $25/series or $15/session

Servants of the Light Prayer Group invite you to attend “Lift Jesus Higher Rally” Sat Oct 28th in Toronto - if interested call Joan Amodeo-613-549-4339 to book your seat on the bus.

Remembrance Day Service - St Mary’s Cemetery- Sunday Nov 5th 3pm.

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

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch.  At the head of the table was a large pile of apples.  The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: “Take only ONE.  God is watching”.   Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.  A child had written a note, “Take all you want.  God is watching the apples.