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29th  SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
October   17,  2004
 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Some dedicated people feel that poverty, racism, war, disease and mistreatment of the environment are neither good for us nor sustainable over the long haul.   Some are motivated by religious convictions: the belief that all people are created in the image of God and that we are called to work for justice and peace.  Others do it for secular reasons.  In either case, all choose to do what they can, for as long as we must, to bring about policies that support the dignity of humanity and respect for creations.  There is an old saying:  God doesn’t ask us to be successful, only faithful. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL
ALL DAY THURSDAY
INTENTIONS:      VOCATIONS   &   THE SANCTITY OF LIFE
WE NEED MORE ADORERS FOR THURSDAY
If you can give one hour to Jesus - please call Shirley Levac - 548-3091.

STATUE OF MARY

                 The week of October 17th prayers will be offered in the home of Barbara & Murray Fleet.
                 The week of October 24th prayers will be offered in the home of Linda Goldstein & family.
NOTE:  Please leave the statue in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family to take home.                          Please sign up to have the Statue and Family Prayers in your home.

      There is a Promise of Marriage between:      Jennifer Soja       &     Michael Bertrim
                                                                                Jessica Halladay  &     Andrew Forman
                                                                                Sara Bolarinho     &     Ian Stenson

OUR PARISH WELLNESS MINISTRY includes monthly Masses at the Nursing Homes & taking Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners.  For a Pastoral visit, call the parish office - 546-0418.

OCTOBER IS MISSION MONTH, a time for us to meditate on the Mission God has given us as a parish and as faithful individuals.  Remember to be grateful for God’s blessings.  Please pray for missionaries & the poor of the world.  WORLD MISSION SUNDAY OCT 24th - be generous to the “Evangelization” collection which helps missionaries.  Please donate items (winter clothing, boots etc, household items such as, sheets, blankets, towels, dishes, pots etc) for St Vincent de Paul Society the last weekend of October.

ATTENTION PARISH YOUTH FROM GRADE 7 & UP:  next meeting Saturday, NOV 6th  6:50 pm in St Joseph’s Room.  Bowling 7 pm at Base - McDonald’s 9:30  - Parents pick up10 pm at McDonald’s.  It will be fun and interesting.  Bring your friends.  Saturday, NOV 13th - Youth Group works at the
Bazaar “Elf Loft”.

LAST WEEK WE HAD OUR 3RD PARISH “TOWN HALL” MEETING.  Lively discussion resulted in many recommendations to make our Parish better. Next week’s bulletin will have a list of the recommendations.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH FALL FESTIVAL Sat, OCT 23rd 10 am to 4 pm.  Free admission.

RESERVE SOME TIME SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13th to attend our Parish Bazaar at Holy Name School or volunteer to set-up, clean up, work for a couple of hours. This is a spectacular event.  You will be proud of your Parish and proud that you took part.  Call 546-0418 or 542-3292 to volunteer.
 

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will be celebrated for our Grade 7 & 8 students and for older parishioners who have never received Confirmation - Wednesday NOV 10th at St Mary’s Cathedral.  There will be 150 candidates.  Important meeting for parents & candidates
                             Wednesday         Oct 20th      7 pm   -    Holy Name School
For students in other schools or high school or adults who have never received Confirmation, please come to the above meeting to register as a candidate.

REMEMBER OUR PARISH SUPPORTS “PARTNERS IN MISSION” (FOOD BANK) - each week because the needs is so great for many families.  Bring a non-perishable item to Mass next week for the Food Bank.  Volunteers deliver our Parish food donations weekly.

BIBLE STUDY OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW -this Tues  7:30 -9 pm in the Church Sacristy - it will be very interesting - Chapters 6 & 7.  Everyone welcome.  Books supplied.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS - Saturday OCT 16th after 5:30 pm Mass Dedication in memory of Pat Sheehan will take place after the installation ceremonies.

THE BOWLING LIST IS FULL.  Thanks for taking part.  See you at 4 pm next Sunday OCT 24th at Garrison Lanes.   $2/person or $5/family.

PLAN ON COMING TO OUR PARISH DINNER/DANCE - Saturday, NOV 27th - Rideau Acres - Turkey Dinner - Dancing  - Music by DJ - Great company -  More details next week.

PEOPLE (AGES 16 -30) INTERESTED IN ATTENDING WORLD YOUTH DAY 2005 IN COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUG 11th - 21st should contact Father Shea as soon as possible.

IF YOU RECEIVE ANY MAIL FROM THE FATIMA CRUSADER OR FR GRUNER  - PLEASE IGNORE IT - DO NOT SEND MONEY.

BEREAVED FAMILIES - FAMILY NIGHT - Tues, OCT 19th 7:30 pm - 721 Progress Ave, Unit 1- Facilitator Judi Burrill and her topic: “Discovering the New Self”.

PARISH SOCIAL EVENTS:    Bazaar              -  Sat    Nov13th
                                                    Dinner/Dance   -   Sat   Nov 27th

CONFERENCE “STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN” - Fri evening & Sat NOV 19th & 20th - Providence Spirituality Centre 544-4525 ext 237 for info.
WORKSHOPS: MY LIFE IN THE WORKPLACE-  you can be yourself & still do the work - it looks at tensions & conflicts you experience as well as the contribution you can make NOV 19-21 DEC 3-5

WHO AM I? - find answers & improve your self-confidence NOV 12-14, 26-28.  A MEANINGFUL RETIREMENT - prepare for this stage of your life - Wednesdays - NOV 15 - Dec 1 (7 - 9:30) For info, cost & registration: Myrna -548-8882 or myrna03@cogeco.ca .

MULTI-FAITH PANEL DISCUSSION: “Wellness: The Role of Faith” Wed, OCT 27th 12-1 pm -HDH Auditorium, Johnson St entrance (feel free to bring lunch)call Ann Edwards- 544-3400 Ext 2231.

FREE PUBLIC LECTURE -Thurs, OCT 28th 7 pm - Topic: Catherine McKinley, Mother Mary Edward, Kingston Foundress of the Sisters of Providence of St Vincent de Paul - given by Dr Elizabeth Smyth of the University of Toronto.

VOCATION VIEW:   Even as a child you knew the importance of asking often for
something you really wanted.  Now again, in an adult way, ask God to show  you His will.
But, be ready to do it!

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

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.
 
 

OUR PARISH BAZAAR
 SATURDAY     NOVEMBER 13, 2004
 10 am  to  3 pm
 Holy Name School Gym
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Before we know it our Bazaar will be here - we want to prepare now.
Many hands are needed to make it a success -
it is the largest fund-raiser for the Parish -
all parishioners should be involved.
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Some of the things we can start thinking about now:
           HELP is needed to prepare the Apple Pies in Monsignor Raby House
 Oct 15 & 16 . If you can come for 2 hours, 3 hours or all day -  sign up for your time.

SPECIAL CRAFT DAYS ARE HAPPENING - WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR DATES.

ITEMS	TABLE
knitted & sewn items	Knitting & Sewing
clean used clothing or hats - adult or children	Clothing Boutique
good junk such as, household items, toys, books	White Elephant
new items (value $1 to $8) for children to purchase gifts for Mom & Dad, brothers & sisters	Elf Loft
hand-made crafts	Craft
homemade jams, relish etc	Preserves & Candy
inexpensive toys, novelties etc	Fish Pond
gift items needed for this table	Silent Auction

If you have any questions or wish to volunteer - please call:
Parish  Office - 546-0418   or    Joan Bryan   - 542-3292

MEMBERS OF PARISH ORGANIZATIONS:

  Mission Committee:    Fr T. Shea, Ignatius Green, Chair: Pauline Burns, Annette Gordon,
   Dorothy Green, Roseanne Hogan, Shirley Levac, Marguerite Laudanski, Vi Pearse

  Finance Committee:   Fr T. Shea, John Uliana, Chair: Peter Bodnick, Basil Brosso, Colleen Emerson,
   Gord Mulholland, Karla Nichols, Joe Payne, Irma Stuart

  Parish Council:    Fr T. Shea, Pauline Burns, Jocelyne Halladay, Des Hensman, Hanna Lahaie,
    Christine Meers,  Karla Nichols, Shawn Osborne, Gary Richards