First Communion Celebrations:     St Martha School – Sunday, April 19, 1 pm and 3 pm - Church
                                                         Holy Name School – Sunday, April 26, 3 pm - Church

Knights of Columbus: The regular Knights of Columbus meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Room. 

Ladies Night Planning Meeting: The planning meeting will take place Thursday April 16th at 7 pm in the St. Joseph’s Room of Monsignor Raby House.  All parish men who are interested in assisting with this year’s ladies night are welcome to attend.  Ladies Night will be held Saturday, May 9th 2009.

Mission Committee Meeting : Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Room.

Blood Donor Clinic ; Knights of Columbus are sponsoring another blood donor clinic on April 28th. Signup sheets are at the entryway.  For details call George 613-549-5741.


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.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat:  Will be performed by the students of Holy Name Catholic School on May 5th and 6th at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $5.00.  The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.  Contact the school at 613-542-8611 for tickets.

Beauty and the Beast: Will be performed by the students of St. Martha School on May 5th, 6th and 7th. Matinee @ 10:00 am to 11:15 am - evening performance is a t 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $5.00.  Call the school for more information 613-544-4050.

The Archdiocesan Council of the C.W.L.  has sponsored a Mass in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel… for the needs of the Archdiocese of Kingston.  It will be televised on Saturday, April 25th at 8 am on Vision T.V.  – Also at 11am, 3pm, 10:30 pm on Saturday and 2:30pm Sunday, April 26th on Salt & Light.

New Life Support Group: a Catholic Ministry for the separated and divorced will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 14 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Rd. Topic: Forgiveness: What?, Why?.  Video/Discussion.  All faith denominations are welcome.

 “Lift Jesus Higher Rally.” Toronto, Saturday, April 18th  Servants of the Light Prayer Group has chartered a bus -Kingston to Toronto return: $55.00 for adults; $25.00 for students.  Admission tickets are included.  For details contact: Frank 613-389-0153 or Colleen 613-542-8804.

Women in Leadership at the United Nations:  Social Justice Presentation by Sister Pierette Boisse CND –Director of the Social Justice Office- Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal.  Topic – Current Issues promoting justice and dignity for all, particularly women and children.  Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 pm, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Kingston.


Pastoral Care Visitor Course:  will be offered on Sat. April 18, from 9:30 am to 1 pm at the Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Rd. Kingston.  Presenters will be Fr. David Collins, Fr. Shawn Hughes and Margie Ann McKinnon.  Topics that will be covered are: The Sacrament of the sick, Practical Visiting and Listening Skills, Developing a Parish Pastoral Care Team, Available Resources.  There is no charge.  Pre-registration is necessary so we can provide lunch and materials.  Phone Gorett at 613-548-4461 or email her at ore@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca by Tuesday, April 14.

Blessed Sacrament Knights of Columbus Garage Sale & C.W.L. Bake Sale: Blessed Sacrament Church Hall in Amherstview, Saturday April 25 from 8 am to 3 pm. 

Pilgrimage:  to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, New York, Atlantic City, Philadelphia and The Shrine of our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.  Dates: June 1 to June 5, 2009.  Price: $795.00.  Please call Fr. Joseph Machaj for more info at 613-478-2000 or CTC Friendly Travel Inc at 1-800-225-2235.

Caribbean Youth Gathering: New opportunity for youth to attend a Caribbean Youth gathering in Kingston, Jamaica July 9-19, 2009.  The program is similar to World Youth Days.  Cost is $250 US which covers accommodations, meals and transportation while in Jamaica.  Air fare is extra.  For more information, please call Anne at 613-548-4461 or email at ore@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca.  Registration form is available on website www.archdioceseofkingston.org

Statue of Mary ( please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend – for the next family)
            The week of April 12 prayers will be offered in the Richardson / Snider Home
            The week of April 19th prayers will be offered in the Dickson Home