Lectors 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 18, 2011  5 pm – Basil Brosso  9 am – Pauline Burns 10:30 am – Billy Ows

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 18, 2011 5 pm – Roseanne Hogan & Mary Mayfield 9 am – Shirley Levac & Odette Denison 10:30 am –Phil & Marjorie Henderson

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

New Translation of the Mass: In November, the beginning of Advent, you will see changes to various parts of the Mass. Please pick up a pamphlet and cd at the back of the Church. They will explain and help you prepare for these changes.

Location of 10:30 Mass
The Parish Council is accepting feedback about the location of the 10:30 Mass until the end of September. (If you wish to keep the 10:30 Mass at the school please be sure to indicate if you are willing and committed to help with set up).At our first meeting in October we will review all letters and make a final decision. The 10:30 Mass will remain at the church for the month of September as Fr. Wes is on Holidays for most of the month.
Please get your signed letters in to the office by email, fax or through the collection basket.  Thank You!

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.

Soccer Challenge: Knights of Columbus Council 11886 will sponsor a Soccer Challenge competition for Catholic boys and girls ages 10-14. The local competition will be held Saturday, September 17th at St. Martha School soccer field from 10 am to 2 pm regardless of weather. Winners may progress through District and State/Provincial competitions. Participants must arrive with an entry form signed by parent or guardian. Entry form and Challenge details available at www.11886knights.com/youth.html.

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.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bin:  Please remember the hungry when you come to Mass. If everyone brought one item every week we could help many families!

Council 11886 Knights of Columbus monthly meetings are now on Mondays. Next meeting Monday September 12th at 7 pm in St. Joseph’s Room. Members who are available are welcome to come for a light supper and social hour at  5:45 pm in advance of the meeting.

Coins for Life:
Please return your filled containers for collection the weekend of September 17/18. Your spare change will help to fuel our efforts on behalf of life. We sincerely appreciate your assistance.
Campaign Life Coalition-389-4472 or 382-1084.

Invitation to Masses during Priests Convocation:
During fall convocation, the priests of the Archdiocese will gather with Archbishop O’Brien for Mass on Tuesday, September 20 @ 11:30 am and Wednesday, September 21 @ 3 pm both at St. Joseph’s Parish, Kingston. The parishioners of all Kingston and area parishes are invited to attend the celebration of the Eucharist on these days.

Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to the Eucharistic Congress in Ireland is being planned and they would like to know if you are interested in joining them. Please see notice on bulletin board in entryway of church.

Hotel Dieu Hospital Coat Drive is seeking volunteers that can offer one afternoon (12:30 – 3:00 pm) to assist people in need of warm winter coats. The program runs from November1 to January 31 (with a Christmas Break) and provides a place to “shop” for  winter wear that we receive as donations from the community. If you would like more info please call Pastoral Care 613-544-3400 ext. 2231.


Blessed Sacrament K of C Council 11524 Octoberfest Saturday October 1st at 6:30 pm.  Music provided by Tim Hallman. Blessed Sacrament Church Hall, Amherstview. Cost: $20 per person. Advanced tickets required. John Hayes 613-352-5480.