Today, Remembrance Day, is a day that Canadians commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War.  Let us remember them in our prayers and ask God to protect all those that are currently putting their lives at risk for the people of this country.

November Events
Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day
Nov. 15 - Mission Committee
Nov. 22 - Special Mass for Health Care Professionals
Nov. 23 - Knights’ Night Out

UPCOMING PARISH SOCIAL EVENTS
December 27 - Ice time for Hockey and Family Skating
January 19 - Potluck Supper and Slide Show
February 3 - Pancake Breakfast
March 28 - Fish Fry

Thanks ☺ to all who helped make our Parish Bazaar a big success: The Pie Makers, The Conveners, The Knights of Columbus, The Catholic Women’s League, The Youth Group, All the volunteers and everyone who came.

The visit by Bishop Brendan O’Brien to Holy Name Parish can be seen by going to our Parish website, www.holyname.ca  -Thanks to Philip Henderson for the pictures.

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”.)


There will be a special Mass for Health Care Professionals on Thursday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m.  This Mass is for doctors, nurses, and others who work to heal and help those who are sick.  Spread the word.  Everyone is invited.

‘Catholicism 201' continues this Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. with a meal.  This week: Thorny Issues

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS:


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

Priests’ Benefit Fund Parish Collection: November 24-25, 2007- The Priest’ Benefit Fund collection supports the archdiocesan retirement program which provides elderly and infirm priests with the financial support they have earned after many years of service to us.  The Fund currently provides monthly pensions and health benefits for thirty priests at a annual coat of more than $500,000.  We thank you for the generosity you’ve shown in the past and we hope you will generously support this year’s collection.  Donations to the Fund are tax deductible.

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

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.
SO FAR 3 PARISHIONERS HAVE REGISTERED.

Mini-Retreat: Wisdom Stories to Nurture the Heart , Providence Spirituality Centre, Tues. Nov. 13 & 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $25/series or $15/session.  Reading stories from various secular and religious traditions. Sister Peggy Flanagan will invite participants to reflect on their pearls of wisdom, to use these insights to look anew at the reality of their own life stories, and to share these with one another.  Register: 613-542-8826 or info@psck.org

New Life Group Meeting: A Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evening.  Next meeting: Nov 13. Topic: Effects of Separation and Divorce on Children.  Speaker Leonore Buck, ALCDS Board.  7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road.

Bereaved Families of Ontario will hold their monthly Mother’s Night on Tues. Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at 721 progress Avenue.  The Heather Johnston will speak on “Preparing yourself for the Holidays”

Silent Auction/Music Concert - There will be a silent auction/concert featuring music from the 70's and 80's at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School on Thursday, November 15. The auction will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Admission is free but please make sure to bring cash or cheques for auction items.  All proceeds will go toward the purchase of new band equipment.  Your support would be greatly appreciated!

Good Thief Church CWL Bazaaar- Saturday, November 17, 9-2.  Good Thief Parish Centre, Baiden St. Crafts; baked goods, candy & preserves; vintage and current jewelry; old and new items; tea table.

Sisters of Life Mini-Retreat- The Sisters of Life - a dynamic, growing new community of religious women - will be conducting a “mini-retreat”, hosted by Newman House, from November 18-20.  There will be three evening Holy Hours to which all are welcome: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, November 18-20, from 6 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in St. James’ Chapel and the Cathedral.  Information of the Sisters is available at www.sistersoflife.org

During this year of preparation for the Eucharistic Congress, let us ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for us as we celebrate her feast of the Immaculate Conception, that the Holy Spirit renew in us that “Eucharistic wonder” that the disciples on the road to Emmaus experienced in the “breaking of the bread.  This year our Diocesan Celebration will take place on Friday evening,  December 7th, at St. Mary’s Cathedral.  Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. and be followed by socializing in Ecole Cathedrale.

It is our goal to have at least 2 or 3 adorers or a family for each hour - we are almost there - but we need one more adorer for each of the following times:  11 am; 2 pm; 3 pm 5 pm; 6 pm & 7 pm.  if you can give an hour to Jesus by covering one of these hours -   Please call Shirley - 613-548-3091 or Karla - 613-546-0418

 Statue of Mary (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend - for the next family).
                  The week of Nov. 11th prayers will be offered in the home of The Murray Family.
                  The week of Nov. 18th prayers will be offered in the home of Lois Halligan.