October 12, 2008

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Thanksgiving,
as we gather to celebrate,
let us reflect on, and give thanks for, our many blessings.
And as we gather to celebrate the Eucharist,
let us also pause to consider where we feel in need.
May we give thanks for those needs and for the opportunity they offer us
to discover that, in God’s love,
we truly have all that we need.

Confirmation 2008 - ENROLMENT SUNDAY
In preparation for this years Confirmation Ceremony, the Enrolment Ceremony, which gives the candidates the opportunity to make their statement of commitment prior to Confirmation will take place at our regular Sunday liturgy on the 12th and 26th of October, 2008. It is mandatory for the prospective Confirmation candidates to attend.

Parish Council Meeting : Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Room.

Coins for Life : will be collected next weekend, October 18th & 19th

Knights of Columbus
Interested in practicing charity, unity and fraternity?
To find out more call Gary Richards 613-547-5333 or Phil Henderson 613-544-7519.
Look for information session last week of October.

COMMUNION BREAKFAST: October 19, 12:00 pm at Rideau Acres. Tickets -$10 / person or $30 / Family. Tickets available after all Masses. Guest speaker -Sr. Bibiana Ogbonnaya from the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage and Handicapped Centre in Nigeria & Updates on Tanzania & Uganda. October 19th is World Mission Sunday to support the needs of the Church in developing countries.

Order your Pies Today
The order sheet is at the back of the Church.
Meat pies are available for pick up after 5:30 & 8:45 Masses.
Apple pies will be available October 25th .
Please pick up your meat pies to make room for apple pies!

Youth Group : 1st Meeting is Saturday, October 18th after 5:30 Mass. It’s movie and pizza night! Grade 7's & older please call Anne Heemskerk to sign up 613-389-3961.

October is Mission Month
We will be having a special drive on October 25th & 26th for St. Vincent de Paul.
This year they need mens clothing and men’s winter outerwear (No women’s clothing please).
They also need children’s boots and snowsuits.
As always food and monetary donations are desperately needed.
Just put your donations in the truck before any Mass that weekend.
Please give generously!

Archdiocese of Kingston - Annual Liturgical Conference “The Power of the Word” Friday Evening & Saturday, November 14-15. Facilitator : Rev. John Hibbard. Please contact the office if you are interested in attending. 613-546-0418.

Thank you to all who continue to bring food items every weekend for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. They report that our food is not on the shelf very long. Poor families are truly in need. Thank you for helping them.

Thank you for praying for our Armed Forces
The following have returned home safely
Serge St. Jacques, Brody Macdonald, Boyd Carter, Mike McBride, Robert Olivier, Steve Mariano,
David Hannan, Charles Rae, Sam Mizuno & Colin LeBlanc.
Please continue to pray for those now serving in foreign lands
M. Engle, M. Batley, Mike Archibald, Ed O’Brien, Jeff Winters,, John Andrews, Brad Post, Sonny Hatton & Brandon Kew.
Keep praying for the safe return of all those serving overseas.

JUSTICE AND PEACE CORNER : Sanctity of Human Life and the Dignity of the Person
Let us continue to urge our politicians to respect the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death, and to oppose abortion as the ending of an innocent human life in the womb. Our political leaders must also recognize the fundamental human rights of freedom of religion and freedom of conscience on these most basic moral and ethical issues.

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New Life Group a Catholic Ministry for the separated and divorced will hold it’s next meeting on Tuesday, October 14th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Rd. -Q & A re: Spiritual Healing. Installation of Leadership Team. All faith denominations welcome!

Mass for the Sick: Hosted by The Servants of the Light Prayer Group; Friday, October 17, at 7:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church in Gananoque. Celebrant will be Rev. Shawn Hughes. Rosary at 7 pm

Appreciation Day for Father William McGee former teacher at St. Michael’s High School and Nicholson Catholic College - Sunday, Oct. 19th at Matt and Joe’s, 366 North Front St, Belleville from 1-4 pm. For details check www.fathermcgeeday.myevent.com or call Val Lentini 613-962-2313 or Anne Bunnett 613-962-8231.

Catholic Women’s League Regional Meeting
Topic: The Year of St. Paul Facilitator: Father Shawn Hughes, Archdiocesan Spiritual Director
Regions 1 & 2, Sunday, October 19, 1:30 pm -Hosted by St. Barnaby’s, Brewers Mills or
Regions 3 & 4, November 9, 1:30 pm - Hosted by St. John the Evangelist, Gananoque
Program will begin with Benediction at 1:30 pm and will conclude by approximately 3:30 pm with refreshments.
Mark your calendar now, and plan to take part in this very special program, and spend time with your sisters in the League.

Fr. Thomas Thazhappally’s 30th Anniversary of Ordination : The parishioners of St. Gregory the Great Church in Picton, cordially invite you to our celebration that begins with Mass at 3:00 pm, October 19th followed by a chicken BBQ dinner at the Pr. Ed. Community Centre. For more information call Sybil or Dona at 613-476-6276.

30th Anniversary of the Election of Pope John Paul II.: The students at Queens Universtiy are planning an evening of prayer on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 pm at Saint Mary’s Cathedral. Archbishop O’Brien will offer the Mass, Father Raymond DeSouza will preach on Pope John Paul II’s life and legacy, and students will offer their testimonies of the impact the late Holy Father had on their lives. A special exhibition of evocative photographs of John Paul from the Rome Bureau of the Reuters news agency will also be shown for the first time in Canada.

Jamaica Evening at Holy Cross Holy Cross C.S.S. invites you to an evening of Jamaican music, dance and drama featuring the St. Patrick’s Foundation All Stars Performing Arts Band from Kingston, Jamaica on Tuesday, October 21st at 7 pm. Admission is $10.00 for youth and $15.00 for adults (or a donation of your choice). For tickets and information call Chris Forster at Holy Cross 613-384-1919 x3436.

OAPCE Regional Forum : ”United in Faith We are Stronger”. Saturday, October 25, 1 pm to 3:30 pm at RND Catholic High School. Guest Speaker - Sister Clare Fitzgerald SSND,PHD, Internationally known for her insights into the value of Catholic Education. Entertainment - RND School Band and the Holy Cross School Choir. Please register by emailing your name and school to oapce@oapce.on.ca by Oct. 17th.

Saturday	Oct 11	5:30 pm	Fred & Catherine Laidley - Church
Sunday	Oct 12	8:45 am 10:30 am	Gwen Dundon - Church Parishioners - St. Martha School
Tuesday	Oct 14	6:45 pm	Deceased Members of Pearse / Ference Families
Wednesday	Oct 15	9:00 am	Dorice Bourgeois
Thursday	Oct 16	9:00 am	Intentions of Ken Mayfield & Family
Friday	Oct 17	10:30 am	Marie Paul - Mae’s Nsg Home
Saturday	Oct 18	5:30 pm	Anastasia Scott - Church
Sunday	Oct 19	8:45 am 10:30 am	Parishioners - Church Intentions of Loretta Meagher

Liturgy Schedule October 18 & 19	READERS	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS	CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Church
5:30 pm	Sheilagh Cybulski	M. Laudanski & K. Nichols	As Arranged
8:45 am	John Uliana	O. Denison & J. Nooyen	M. Gerdis & S. Gerdis
St Martha
10:30 am	Bonnie Ford	Phil & Marjorie Henderson	As Arranged