Lectors 4th Sunday in Lent – Apr. 3, 2011  5 pm – Sheilagh Cybulski  9 am – Irma Stuart 11 am – Billy Ows

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 4th Sunday in Lent – Apr. 3, 2011  5 pm – Madeline Halladay & Roseanne Hogan  9 am – Barbara Fleet & Lynda Crowe 11 am – Phil Henderson & Brian Reitzel

Statue of Mary
Please leave in entrance after the Mass you attend. Sign up in entryway of Church

Continuing Education:  On Tuesday, March 29 at 7pm Fr. Gillis will be facilitating a video/discussion on the documentary ‘My Flesh and Blood’ about a woman who adopted 13 special needs children. This powerful film highlights some of the struggles and accomplishments of people who deal with handicaps.


Confessions
During Lent Father Gillis will hear Confessions every Friday, ½ hour before Stations of the Cross.
There will not be a communal penitential service.

Annual Fish Fry
On Friday, April 15th at Rideau Acres.
Serving from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.  Tickets are available after all Masses until April 10th.  Tickets: 12.50/person or $35/family(2 adults and their children 18 yrs & under).  All proceeds will go to our Mission Committee.

 
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.

Speaker: Brett Ullman, discusses, from a parents perspective Media, Faith, Culture, Parenting 101 Thursday March 31, 7:00 pm at St. Martha School.
Growing up, you didn’t have the Internet, Face Book, Twitter, and text messaging wasn’t even on the radar. How can we help guide our children to live Godly lives amidst this kind of cultural climate? For over 12 years, Brett Ullman has spoken with courage and conviction on sensitive, current issues affecting our children; and sheds light and hope on how with increased knowledge of modern youth trends, adults can be more discerning in their parenting strategies in navigating this invasive high tech world.

Thank You: to all who donated to Holy Name of Jesus Church through United Way. Did you know that when you donate to United Way you can designate a specific charity as recipient of your gift?

Thank you to everyone who supported our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance and a special thanks to Andrew Vanhorn for all his hard work. Holy Name raised $1,052.87 and our Window fund is now at $24,030.87.

New Life Group, A Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced will meet on Tuesday March 29th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the diocesan Centre on Palace Rd.
Topic: “Assuming New Responsibilities.” Video/discussion.
All faith denominations are welcome

Bereaved Families of Ontario – Mourning Coffee: Tuesday March 29th from 10 to 11 am at 721 Progress Ave Unit #1.  Come in for coffee, tea or juice and some informal chat with other bereaved individuals.

The Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is seeking nominations for the Archbishop Francis Spence Catholic Teacher of the Year Award 2010, Excellence in Supporting Catholic Education Award – CUPE, Support Staff, Senior Managers and Student Volunteer Recognition Award, Contribution to Catholic Education Award, Adult Volunteer of the Year Award, and Katharine Award. Submissions must be received by Bonnie Campbell by 4:00 pm on Friday April 8, 2011. For more information, contact the principal affiliated with your school or visit www.alcdsb.on.ca.

Celebrating Catholic Youth Conference 2011: “Lord make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred let me sow love.”  (Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi) to be held at Holy Cross C.S.S. in Kingston on Saturday April 9, 2011 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  This day is for youth ages 13-19.  The workshops, witness talks, music, drama and a closing liturgy will be focused on this particular age group.  The cost is $10 and a non-perishable food item per person and lunch is provided.  Registration forms are available on the youth link at: www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca

Diocesan Retreat for Separated and/or Divorced
At Providence Spirituality Centre, Friday evening, 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 Mar. 28. Family Ministry Office 613-548-4461.

Annual Shepherds Walk: Saturday, April 16, 7:30 am to 5 pm.
Walk begins at Our Lady of Fatima Parish at 8am and continues on to St. Francois d’Assise, St. Joseph’s, St. Mary’s Cathedral/St. James Chapel; nutrition break at St. Mary’s Parish Centre; on to Providence Manor Chapel; St. John the Apostle, Holy Family;
St. Mary’s Cemetery and returning back to Our Lady of Fatima for Mass at 5pm. For details call Fr. Ryan 613-546-5521.
We need readers for the Saturday Easter Vigil Mass
If you are available to read at this Mass on April 24th
At 8:30 pm please call Christine at the parish office as soon as possible.