May 16, 2010

The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament.
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of
Deceased members of the Gould/Domarchuk Families.
If you wish to sponsor the Sanctuary Lamp for one week the cost is $10.00

Ascension of the Lord
The feast of the Ascension gives us a glimpse of the destiny that awaits us.
Once our earthly journey is over we will follow Jesus into heaven.
Like the first disciples, we are called to proclaim Christ’s message.
May we recognize and celebrate the ongoing presence of Jesus in our lives,
and the power of the Spirit to transform and heal even our deepest fears.

Readings for Pentecost: 1st Reading: Acts 2. 1-11
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12.3b-7, 12-13
Gospel: John 20. 19-23

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Masses this week at St. John’s in Gananoque
Tuesday and Thursday -9 am
Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 8 am

Congratulations : to all our grade two students who made their First Reconciliation this past Tuesday.

Quiet time for prayer in the Church: Holy Name church will now be open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Prayer Network: On June 13th we will be updating the prayer List. If you want someone kept on the prayer list or if you want to add someone to the list, call Christine at the parish office.

Annual Garage,Bake,Plant Sale & BBQ: sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s League will take place on May 29th from 8 am to 2 pm. The Knights will pick up large items. Please call the Parish office to arrange pick-ups.

Volunteers Needed: to help existing set up crews prepare for the 10:30 Mass. If you can help please see a member of one of the set up crews or call Christine at the parish office.

Volunteer needed: Beginning in June there will be a resident of Fairfield Manor who would like to attend the 10:30 Mass every weekend. If you can commit to providing transportation for this person every week please call Christine at the parish office.

Church Sign: Our Holy Name Church Welcome sign is in pretty bad shape. If anyone is interested in helping with the plans for a new sign please see Father Gillis or call Christine at the parish office.

Thank you for praying for our armed forces. Please continue to pray for those now serving in foreign lands: David Hannan & Mike McBride.

Coins For Life: On May 22/23, 2010, containers will be available for you to take home after all Masses. Please fill the containers with coins and return on the weekend of September 18/19, 2010. Your spare change will help to fuel our efforts on behalf of Life. Please take a container if you would like to participate. Sponsored by Campaign Life Coalition-389-4472 and 382-1084.

Canvassers urgently needed for Hotel Dieu Hospital Food Blitz: Hotel Dieu Hospital urgently needs volunteers for its annual Food Blitz on Wednesday, May 19, 6-9 pm. If you would like to help your community by being part of a team and /or leading a team to pick up food donations, please call 613-544-3400 ext.2648 or ext. 3380.

Project Rachel
Are you still hurting from an abortion experience?
We can help.
Call 416-629-8264.
A weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion: May 28-30.
Private and Confidential.
I am in you, and you are in me.
John 17:22

Wolfe Island Day Camp: open to children 5 to 12 years. Cost of registration is $125 per child for a one week session with a 10% discount for each additional week that a child is registered. Camp begins the week of July 5 and completes August 13. Activities include swimming, hiking, sports, games and crafts. Weekly trips include bowling, Buskers, movie, playtrium, lazer tag, Upper Canada Village and Grass Creek. To register visit www.alcdsb.on.ca/widc.

Prayer for Priests

Eternal God
please bless our priests,
who represent you on this earth.
Make them more greatly aware of the grace
that you pour out through them
when they minister the sacraments,
and help them to fall more deeply in love with You
after each and every Mass that they celebrate.
Please strengthen our priests,
who shepherd your flock,
when they are in doubt of their faith,
that they may be examples of your Truth
and guide us always on the path to You our Eternal Priest.
Amen.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL EVERY THURSDAY
INTENTIONS: VOCATIONS + SANCTITY OF LIFE + ALL WHO ARE ILL
Our goal is to have at least 2 or 3 adorers or a family for each hour-
If you can give an hour to Jesus PLEASE call Shirley 613-548-3091 or Karla 613-546-0285

Statue of Mary ( please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend – for the next family)
Please Sign Up in Entryway of Church!

Joke
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque.
It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it.
The six year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, “Good morning Alex.”
“Good morning Pastor,” he replied, still focused on the plaque.
“Pastor, what is this?”
The pastor said, “Well son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.”
Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque.
Finally, little Alex’s voice, barely audible and trembling asked,
“Which service, the 8:45 or the 10:30?”

Monday	May 17	9:00 am	Lou Duguay – Chapel
			The Priests’ Retreat takes place this week Please Pray for Them
Friday	May 21	7:00 pm	Monica Brosso – Church
Saturday	May 22	5:30 pm	Malcolm Gordon – Church
Sunday	May 23	8:45 am 10:30 am	Intentions of Father Gillis on the anniversary of his ordination Parishioners – St. Martha School

Liturgy Schedule May 22 & 23	READERS	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS	CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Church
5:30 pm	Irma Stuart	Cora Lutz
8:45 am	John Uliana	Cecile Gould
St Martha
10:30 am	Billy Ows	Pat Stenson & Cathy Vanhorn	As Arranged