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 PASTOR:    REV. JOHN GILLIS

 Mass Intentions
9th Sunday in Ordinary Time – March 6, 2011

			Memorial - St. Perpetua & St. Felicity
Monday	Mar   7	9:00 am	Monica Brosso
Tuesday	Mar   8	9:00 am	Harold Payne
Ash Wednesday	Mar   9	9:00 am 7:00 pm	Claude Paul (at St. Martha School) Tom & Adriana Stenson(Church)
Thursday	Mar 10	9:00 am	Ken Furie
Friday	Mar 11	10:30 am 7:00 pm	Communion Sevice -Fairmount Nsg Home Stations of the Cross
			1st Sunday in Lent – Mar. 13, 2011
Saturday	Mar 12	5:00 pm	John Francis Murray
Sunday	Mar 13	9:00 am 11:00 am	Ford Whalen Parishioners (St. Martha School)

9th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Calling ourselves Christians without living our beliefs is not going to help us get into heaven.
The test of Sunday worship is the effect it has on our homes, place of work
and the way it influences our relationships with friends and neighbours.

Lent
We are asked to take up the challenges of meaningful penance during Lent, in particular, FAST (from 18 to 59 years) and ABSTINENCE (after 14 years).  Abstinence is not eating meat and fasting is the practice of moderation in all food & drink on all Fridays of the year and in particular on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The ability to fast can vary from person to person. The Church asks that you take one normal meal a day and two smaller meals which if added together would not exceed the main meal in quantity.  Abstinence and Fasting are obligatory on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Lent is a time of repentance – a time for more prayer – a time of discipline and sacrifice and a time to be generous to the poor. It is a pious tradition in the Church to make it to Mass every day of Lent.

Stations of the Cross
In the Church every Friday at 7 pm during Lent

89th Annual Catholic Women’s League Convention:
April 30 & May 1 at the Ambassador Hotel & Convention Centre. Guest Speaker: Colleen Smyth; Justice & Peace Coordinator.  Two ladies from Kingston Jamaica will also speak. Cost of attending convention: $25. Cost of Dinner on Sunday $45.  Please register by March 19th -Cathy Townsend (613)541-0672.

Knights of Columbus General Meeting:  Monday, March 7 at 7 pm in St. Joseph’s Room.

Knights of Columbus Sponsored Parish Blood Donor Clinic
March 15th from 11am to 6 pm. Signup sheets are available at the back of the Church and School. Please give the gift of life!  Any time you donate please make reference to ID# KNIG009249 so that your donation will be linked to our Knights of Columbus in the Partners for Life Program.

Mission Committee News:  Please note that all money from the votive stand in the Church foyer will now go to the Mission Committee to be distributed to those in need.

New Parish Database
To help us obtain a more accurate account of our parishioners we are asking that all families fill out a new registration form (including those who have been registered here for some time). When you have the form filled out please drop it in the collection basket. Please spread the news to your fellow parishioners that may not pick up bulletins.   Thank You for your cooperation! 

Pancake Breakfasts:
Sponsored by our Knights of Columbus
This Sunday, March 6th at St. Martha School after 11 am Mass and March 13th in St. Joseph’s Room after 9 am Mass. To help support the cost of these meals, donations are welcome.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Rideau Acres 6:00 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm - Music 8:00 pm - Dance Tickets: Music & Meal (advance sale).- $15.00               Music Only (advance sale)......-$10.00          Tickets are available at the parish office. Music By: Irish Roots, The Doo Wops & Boru’s Harp. Meal Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, March 9th. Any tickets purchased after March 9th will be music only! Thank you to all who purchased their tickets early!

Bereaved Families of Ontario Mother’s Night: An evening for mothers to share the loss of a child with other mothers in confidence – Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 pm at 721 Progress Ave., Unit 1.

Rite of Election with Archbishop O’Brien and Elect of our Archdiocese:  All parishioners are invited to celebrate Sunday Vespers and the Rite of Election at St. Mary’s Cathedral on the 1st Sunday of Lent, March 13th at 4 pm. Archbishop O’Brien will preside and formally welcome all those who have been preparing for Baptism this Easter, as well as candidates for Full Communion. After the celebration all are welcome to join us for refreshments.

Diocesan Retreat for Separated and Divorced At Providence Spirituality Centre, Friday eve, April 8 and Saturday, April 9. The retreat, ‘The Potter and the Clay (Jer. 18: 1-6) facilitated by Sr. Loretta Chafe r.s.m. will be a time of reflection, rest and spiritual nourishment. Please register by March 28. 613 548-4461.

“Lift Jesus Higher Rally” Bus Trip: April 9 at Toronto Convention Centre. Adults $69, Students $35 includes admission. Call Frank O’Connor – 613-389-0153

Pilgrimage to Madonna House, Combermere:
Organized by St. Paul the Apostle Church on May 26, 2011. Mass will be celebrated upon arrival, followed by a tour. Madonna House is located in a rural area and the tour involves some walking on unpaved and uneven paths. Persons with mobility issues may remain in the Chapel for prayer and reflection. Coach departs at 8 am and returns by approx. 7 pm. Cost: $35 covers transportation. Meals are on your own. Please call Angie 613-634-7457.

For the Kids
How do you know when it’s raining cats and dogs?
When you step in a poodle!

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