June 26, 2011

Body & Blood of Christ
On this Feast we pay special homage to the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
He is the living bread sent down from heaven as food for our souls to satisfy our deepest spiritual hunger.

Office Hours: The Office will be closed on Wednesday, January 29th and Fridays during the months of July and August.

Outdoor Mass at 10:30 followed by a BBQ lunch:
on Sunday, July 10th.
Mass will be on the lawn at the rectory.
BYOC-Bring your own chair!
This is an opportunity to say farewell to Fr. Gillis.

Prayer Network: We are refreshing our prayer list on July 5th. If there are names you would like to keep on the prayer list please call Christine in the parish office before this date. Thank you!

New Summer Mass Times: On a Trial basis, beginning on July 3rd Sunday Masses will be at 9am and 10:30am. Starting July 17th there will also be a Polish Mass at 12:00 noon. Beginning, July1 all Masses will be at the church for the summer.

Thank you to those who have re-registered
I know there are more of you out there!

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.

Thank You: The Papal Charities Collection raised $640.

Thank You to everyone who supports the Knights of Columbus Gift Card Program. As of June 2011 profits have already matched the entire 2010 effort. Your support is really making a difference. Council 11886 has committed to using 50% of the profit each year to support charitable deeds. The balance is used to purchase more cards to keep the program alive. $490 has been donated to the church for the stained glass window project. click here

Attention:
We need advertisers for our new bulletin. The format will be the same as the existing bulletin. If you are interested in advertising or you know someone who is call Christine at the parish office.

Bereaved Families of Ontario – Mourning Coffee. Tuesday, June 28 from 10 to 11 am at 721 Progress Ave Unit 1. Come in for tea, water or juice and some informal chat with other bereaved individuals.

The Monthly Latin Mass will be celebrated in St. James Chapel of St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, July 3rd and Sunday, August 7th at 3 pm. Fr. Brian Price will be the celebrant. All are welcome!

Philippine Madrigal Singers – This world renowned ensemble and recipient of the 2009 UNESCO Artists for Peace are coming to Belleville July 15th. They will be holding a fundraising concert at Centennial Secondary School beginning at 7 pm with proceeds benefitting the new Parish Centre of St. Michael’s Church. General Admission: $25; Orchestra/Balcony: $35. For more information/tickets call Jane Robinson at 613-968-2590 or 613-849-8580

JOURNEY TO THE FATHER – Weekend youth conference July 15-17. We are looking for interested high school age youth to attend this amazing annual youth conference in St. Raphael’s ON. To learn and see more about this great experience check their website www.journeytothefather.ca. To register call Anne Heemskerk 613-548-4461.

Chicken Barbecue/Raffle: at Annunciation of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Enterprise on July 9th in the parish hall. Serving from 4 – 7 pm – raffle draw will be held at 7 pm. $12 adults / $6 for students, children free. All are welcome –rain or shine!

73rd Annual Pilgrimage to St. Ann’s Shrine, Cormac, ON
July 31. Departing St. Mary’s Cathedral at 7:30 am. Cost - $50 / person. For more Info call Fr. Ryan 613-546-5521.

Women’s Fall Retreat: Friday, Sept. 16th to Sunday, Sept. 18th at Glen House Resort, Gananoque. Presenter is Dolores Hall who is an experienced and entertaining facilitator. Theme is “I am with you.” Isaiah 41:10. This Catholic Retreat will be a combination of inspiration and relaxation. To obtain a coloured brochure with a registration form, call Margie Ann at 613-548-4461. www.womensfallretreat.com. Register early as space is limited.

Joke
A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do we know about God?"
A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy.
"Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked.
"You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "

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