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FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
November 21,  2004
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In a world where violence and injustice often are used to dominate, how do we find meaning in a feast that can seem all about triumphalism?  As we witness kingdom states and nations with weapons of mass destruction kill off smaller ‘kings’ to become superpowers, what does the oft-repeated prayer, “For yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory,” really mean to us?   Today’s gospel shows us a different kind of king:  Jesus, the “King” of the Jews, being crucified.   And, even then, he was being taunted to use His ‘kingly’ powers: “Save yourself and us!” In the reading from 2nd Samuel, David is anointed king of Israel, Jesus was of David’s lineage, but His message was about the new ‘kingdom’ of God, the new reign of a discipleship of equals, not a kingdom of power over others.   We see the essence of Jesus’ new reign in the reading from Colossians: “we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”  Jesus’ message of truth challenges us to move away from any triumphalism related to this feast. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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 November 21st prayers will be offered in the home of Wayne & Mary Lou Murray.
The week of November 28th prayers will be offered in the home of Nelda Belanger.
 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.

WELCOME FATHER RABY & THANK YOU FOR COMING
TO LOOK AFTER US THIS WEEKEND.

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.

HOLY NAME PARISH HAS A MISSION COMMITTEE which decides how  5% of the Sunday offering is distributed to the poor.    Pray for the poor and do your best to be generous to them.  Mission Committee meets on Monday, NOV 29th after the 7 pm Mass.

 

ITEMS FROM THE CRAFT & KNITTING TABLES WILL BE FOR SALE IN
MONSIGNOR RABY HOUSE AFTER THE 5:30 pm & 8:30 am MASSES.

MANY MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE OUR BAZAAR ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS -  bakers, crafters, cooks,  donators, runners, convenors, workers both young & old, sellers of tickets - all the C.WL. Members & Knights of Columbus - those who participated in any way - purchasing lunch, a pie or cake, a Christmas wreath, used clothing, a used toy, bidding on a Silent Auction item, advertising, buying a ticket, those who set-up & cleaned up - you are the angels of this Parish.
                                                                                      God Bless You All.

WINNERS OF THE DRAWS:  $100 - Pat Derry +   $300 - Emily Lutz +  $500 - Cathy Vanhorn
    Small & Large Christmas Cakes - Grace Dundon +  Preserve Basket - Colleen Emmerson
     Nativity Scene & Stable - Ruth Wannamacher +  Musical Centrepiece  - Abby Koopman
                          Snowman - Maria Cardoso + Santa Claus - Lauren Clarke

PRIESTS BENEFIT FUND PARISH COLLECTION  - this collection supports an archdiocesan retirement program that provides elderly & infirm priests with the financial support they require to
lead a dignified life after their many years of service to us.  Please note thatcontributios are tax deductible.  Thank you for caring for those who always cared for us!

REMEMBER OUR PARISH SUPPORTS “PARTNERS IN MISSION” (FOOD BANK) - each week because the need 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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - PARISH BLOOD DONOR CLINIC- Tues, DEC 14th 3 -7 pm.  Sign-up sheet in the entrance.

FINAL WEEK TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR PARISH DINNER/DANCE - Saturday, NOV 27th - Rideau Acres Hall - Refreshments - 6:30 pm; Turkey & all the Trimmings Buffet -7 pm;  Dancing to  Music by DJ Jack Thompson -8:30 to 1 am - Door & Spot Dance Prizes - Great Music - Delicious Food - Good Company - $40/couple or $20/single -  call Karla at Parish Office - 546-0418

MOMS:   MINISTRY OF MOTHERS SHARING  - Contact: Sr Lucy Kearney, Coordinator of Family Ministry, Archdiocese of Kingston, 390 Palace Rd, Kingston, K7L 4T3  548-4461.

HEALING MASS St Brendan, Rockport-Fri NOV 26th Rosary 7 pm  then Mass - call Rina-544-3260

SENIORS ADVENT MASS - HOLY FAMILY PARISH - Tues NOV 30th - Confessions at noon - light
refreshments served after Mass in the Parish house, 200 Weller Avenue.

ARCHBISHOP MEAGHER INVITES ALL TO ATTEND THE DIOCESAN CELEBRATION OF THE
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF OUR LADY - 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
DOGMA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - St Mary’s Cathedral- Wed, DEC 8th  7:30 pm

QUEEN’S THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE - course offered for a credit or audit - CHURCH & WORLD: A VATICAN II PERSPECTIVE - commences Tuesday Jan 10 & ends the week of April 4, 2005 - 7-10 pm - Father Ed Ondrako, OFM Conv of St John’s Parish in Kingston will be teaching the course - for info or to register call Admissions Officer, Queen’s Theological College -533-2109 or email osheac@post.queensu.ca.

VOCATION VIEW:   Who will work for Jesus, the King of Peace, Hope and Honour, the
King of Love, Truth and Justice?  Who is dedicated and enthusiastic enough to
proclaim His Good News?     It must be  YOU!

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.