What better words may we carry in our heart, pronounce with our mouth, write with a pen, than the words, ‘Thanks be to God’!  There is no phrase that may be said readily, that can be heard with greater joy, felt with more emotion or produced with greater effect. (St. Augustine, Letter 72)


Blessing of Pets is today at 1:00p.m.  by the bell at Holy Name Church.



From St. Barnaby’s Catholic Women’s League You are invited to a workshop on ”BEREAVEMENT”.  Guest speaker, Ian Moore from Thompikins Funeral Home.  I will be held on October 23rd starting with mass at 7:00 p.m. at St. Barnaby’s Parish.

Bus Trip to Montreal: Leaves Church at 8am on Monday, October 29: St. Joseph’s Oratory; Queen of the World Cathedral; Notre Dame Basilica, Old Montreal. $50 a person

Our next Communion Breakfast is Sunday, Oct, 28, noon at Rideau Acres.  Dr. Karen Yeates will be speaking about her family’s experience in Africa. $10 a person or $30 a family.  Delicious food.


☛If you receive anything in the mail from “The Fatima Centre” or from Father Gruner, Just ignore it!!

‘Catholicism 201' continues this Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. with a meal.  This week: Sacraments of Healing

Our new bishop, Archbishop O’Brien, is coming to visit our parish on Sunday, October 28th.  He will celebrate the 10:30 a.m. Mass and attend the Communion Breakfast.

Thank you to all who continue to bring food items every weekend for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  SVP Society reports that our food is not on the shelf very long.  Poor families are truly in need.  Thank you for helping them. (Matthew 25:35"I was hungry and you fed me”.)


WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA click here - The process of registering for World Youth Day 2008 (July 2008) will be the same as for previous World Youth Days.  All registrations will be coordinated through the Archdiocese of Kingston Youth Office.  If you or someone you know is planning to attend WYD2008 please contact Mary Carr at 613-548-4461. Info about cost, travel options, organized group, etc. is now available. ANY PARISHIONERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO GO TO WORLD YOUTH DAY IN AUSTRALIA PLEASE CONTACT FATHER SHEA

Parish Prayer Network consists of over 50  parishioners who pray for you each day.  They also pray for people in need and for special intentions.  If you would like to join the Prayer Network, or if you have an intention for the Prayer Network  please call 613-546-0418

If you are going to the Eucharistic Congress:
1.  Register at website
2. Contact Margie Ann McKinnon at the Diocesan Centre to arrange train, accommodations, and details for Kingston group.
    She will answer all your questions.
3.  Inform Parish Office that you are registered.

Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School Early Progress Reports were distributed on Friday, Oct. 12th.  Parent teacher interviews will be held Thursday, Oct. 18th 3-5:30pm and 7-9pm and Wed. Oct. 24th 7-9pm.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League invites our council to hear a presentation by Sr. Norma McCoy, Oct. 15th in the St. Joseph’s parish hall on Palace Road.

Come to the New Life Group Meeting: a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings.  Next meeting: Oct. 16. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road.Topic: Anger: A complex Emotion. Speaker Gerry Gregory.  All faith denominations are welcome.

UN DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY - Wednesday, October 17, is the UN World Day for the Eradication of Poverty.  The Millennium Goal established by the UN is to reduce world poverty in half by 2015.  The Canadian branch of Make Poverty History has the further objective3 of overcoming child poverty in Canada.  To do this, we need a national poverty reduction strategy coordinating federal, provincial, municipal governments and agencies in their activity.  For more information, go to : www.makepovertyhistory.ca

ERADICATE THE CAUSES AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF POVERTY VATICAN CITY, OCT 17, 2007 (VIS) - At the end of today's general audience which was celebrated in St. Peter's Square, the Pope recalled the fact that today marks the "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty," an annual event recognized by the United Nations. Certain peoples, said the Holy Father, "still live in conditions of extreme poverty. The disparity between rich and poor has become more evident and more disturbing, even within the most economically advanced nations. This worrying situation appeals to the conscience of mankind because the conditions being suffered by such a large number of people are such as to offend the dignity of human beings and, as a consequence, to compromise the authentic and harmonious progress of the world community. I encourage, then, an increase in efforts to eliminate the causes of poverty and the tragic consequences deriving from it." AG/APPEAL ERADICATION POVERTY/...VIS 071017 (160)

You are invited to a workshop on”BEREAVEMENT”.  Guest speaker, Ian Moore from Tompkins Funeral Home.  It will be held on October 23rd starting with mass at 7:00 p.m. at St. Barnaby’s Parish.

Volunteer Training for Prison Ministry- Catholic Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road, Fri. Oct. 26 -6:00-9:30 p.m.  Volunteer Orientation: C.S.C. Standards Presented by staff from Correctional Services of Canada and Sat. Oct. 27 from 9-4:30 p.m.  The Spiritual Basis for Prison Ministry presented by prison chaplains and volunteers .  Call 613-548-4461 for more info.

JUSTICE IN ACTION - A workshop sponsored by the Archdiocesan Justice & Peace Commission, Sat. Nov. 10,  9:30- am - 3:30pm, Providence Motherhouse, 1200 Princess St. Fee- $10 on Nov. 10, includes lunch.  Register with Alice Gazeley at 613-544-0485 or rgazeley@cogeco.ca

“Publication of the diocesan newspaper, Journey, is temporarily suspended pending the appointment of a new editor.  Until publications resume, please do not send to Journey, articles, novena request, or other submissions.”

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.

 Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family)
              The week of Oct. 14  prayers  will be offered in the home of Bryce and Pauline Burns.
              The week of Oct. 21  prayers will be offered in the home of Nancy & C. O’Moedle