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PASTOR:    REV. JOHN GILLIS
25th  Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 20, 2009

Saturday	Sep  19	5:30 pm	Tom & Adriana Stenson – Church
Sunday	Sep  20	8:45 am 10:30 am	Don Pearse – Church Parishioners – St. Martha School
			No Masses Sept. 21 to Sept 24 CONVOCATION OF PRIESTS
Friday	Sep  25	9:00 am 10:30 am	Margaret Dimitriu Anointing of the Sick & Communion for Residents
Saturday	Sep  26	5:30 pm	Ronald Murray – Church
Sunday	Sep  27	8:45 am 10:30 am	Parishioners – Church Vivian Bolger – St. Martha School

25th    Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s gospel, Jesus tells us that there is true greatness in humble service.
We are called to do the Lord’s work so that Jesus can give His love to others through us.
When we make ourselves available to others
and when we use the precious gifts that God gave us to meet the needs of others,
we are truly stewards of God.

Church Envelopes: If you are not currently using church envelopes and you would like envelopes for 2010, please call Christine at the Parish Office.

St. Vincent de Paul Special Fall Collection: will be on October 3rd & 4th after every Mass. This year St. Vincent de Paul is in desperate need of FOOD & CASH ONLY!  No other items will be accepted this year.  They will issue receipts for any donations of $10 or more.  If you would like a receipt please enclose your donation in an envelope with your clearly marked name and address.

Month of November:  In the month of November we remember our deceased in a very special way. This November we will have a special night for widows. If you are a widow or you know a widow please call Christine at the parish office.

Bulletin Changes:  We are thinking about changing the format of the bulletin.  If anyone is interested in advertising their business card in the bulletin, please call the parish office for more information.

Winter Shoveling: Holy Name Church needs someone to shovel the walkways of the Church, Rectory and Monsignor Raby House this winter.  Perfect for someone who lives close by! Remuneration to be discussed. Call Christine at the parish office.

Volunteers Needed: to be part of a property management committee.  Volunteers should have experience in property management or building construction. Please see Fr. Gillis.

Parish Council Meeting: Monday September 28th at 7:00 pm in St. Joseph’s Room.

Thank you for praying for our armed forces.  Please continue to pray for those now serving in foreign lands: Carl Turenne & David Hannon.

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.

Do you know someone, or would you like to become a member of the Catholic Church?
Please contact Father Gillis about a program that will begin this fall!

Bishop’s Collection for Needs of the Church in Canada:  The annual Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will be held in most parishes in Canada next weekend. The monies raised will be sent to our Diocese, which will use these revenues to help pay its annual contribution to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). Through the work of the Bishops of Canada who are its members, the Conference is involved in national and international areas of pastoral activity, including ecumenical and interfaith relations, social justice, aid to developing countries, collaboration with Aboriginal Peoples, the protection of human life, liturgy and catechesis.  It also provides the Bishops Forum to share their experiences and insights on the life of the Church and the major events that shape our society. The offices of the CCCB are locate at 2500 Don Reid Drive, in Ottawa, where a staff of approximately 40 works in different services, supporting the pastoral work of the Bishops nationally and internationally

Life Chain: Sunday, October 4, 2009.  2:00 – 3:00 pm – the Annual Life Chain will be held across Canada.  In Kingston we will gather at the Newlands Pavillion (next to Murney Tower-King St.) at 1:45 pm. After opening prayers we will walk to King St. across from Kingston General Hospital where more than 30,000 preborn babies have been deliberately killed by abortion. This is a prayerful, silent event remembering all the victims of abortion. Please come and bring friends and family for one hour of silent prayer and witness to the sanctity of human life.  For more info call Campaign Life Coalition 613-389-4472 or 613-382-1084.

Youth Alpha! Calling all Teens  You are invited to St. Paul the Apostle Parish Hall on Wednesday, September 23rd. Come and explore the meaning of life with other teens. Enjoy a free barbeque at 6:30 pm followed by a presentation about ALPHA – which will be held over the following 10 weeks. For more information call Chris Forster 389-1919 or email Anne Heemskerk at the Diocesan Centre, ( youth@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca)

Church Music Fundamentals Course: Mon. Sept 21 to Nov 2, Jan 11 to Feb 22. 6-8:30 pm  $240.00. Lectures and Workshops will include historical background, hymn selection, organ technique, choral management etc.  For more information call St. Lawrence College  613-544-5400, ext. 60.

Priests Convocation: During the fall convocation, the priests of the Archdiocese will gather with Archbishop O’Brien for Mass at 11:15 am on Tuesday, 22 September and Wednesday,  23 September, at St. Joseph’s Church, Kingston.  The parishioners of all Kingston parishes are invited to attend the celebration of the Eucharist on these days.

St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Alumnae General Meeting: September 24th at 7 pm at Hotel Dieu in the Centennary 2 Conference Room.  All members are invited to attend.

An Introduction to Prison Ministry: Thursday evenings, 7 to 9 pm, October 15 to November 16. Cost: $25.  For more information and registration forms contact Margie Ann McKinnon or Gorett at 613-548-4461 or email ore@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca.  Registration forms are due by Friday, October 9.   (See Church Bulletin Board)