Lectors 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 25, 2011  5 pm – Ron Arsenault  9 am – Lois Halligan 10:30 am – Susan Faris

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 25, 2011 5 pm – Madeline Halladay & Cora Lutz 9 am – Barbara Fleet & Shirley Levac 10:30 am –Laura Raycraft & Cathy Vanhorn

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.

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!

Catholic Women’s League News: Bake sale after 9 am and 10:30 am Masses on September 25th!
The next general meeting is on Wednesday, Oct. 5th at 7 pm in St. Joseph’s Room. Debra Lefebvre will be the guest speaker.

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.


Council 11886 Knights of Columbus Essay Contest is open to all Catholic students in public, private or parochial schools in grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The theme of the contest is “The responsibility of the Catholic Citizen in a Free Society” Entry form and contest details at www.11886knights.com/youth.html

Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to the Eucharistic Congress in Ireland is being planned and we would like to know if you are interested in joining us. Please see the bulletin board for options. For more information call Aidan Murphy 613-876-6059

Excited about your upcoming marriage? Desire true domestic bliss? Want to revel in the mystery of your spouse again? Want to rediscover what you said ‘I do” to? St. Paul the Apostle Parish will be holding an engaging DVD study entitled, “God’s Plan for a Joy Filled Marriage” starting October 4th. These presentations held over 6 evenings promise to awaken a lasting passion for your spouse and, in an entertaining and understanding way, to propose to you the true beauty of Catholic teaching. For more info and to register, contact Ruth 613-389-8222.


Life Chain: Sunday, Oct. 2 from 2-3 pm the annual Life Chain will be held across Canada. In Kingston we will gather at the Newlands Pavilion (next to Murney Tower) at 1:45 pm. After opening prayers we will walk to King St. Across from Kingston General Hospital where more than 30,000 preborn babies have been deliberately killed by abortion. This is a prayerful, silent event remembering all the victims of abortion. Please come and bring friends and families for one hour of silent prayer and witness to the sanctity of human life.

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.

St. Paul the Apostle Church Fall Pilgrimage to Madonna House – Oct. 13: Join us as we travel through the scenic hills of Hastings and Renfrew counties and admire the beautiful fall foliage on our way to Madonna House. The cost of $35 covers coach and driver’s tip Call Dolores 613-384-3147.

Three Tuesdays – Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and October 11. Mass 7 pm. Presentations 7:30 – 8:30 pm by Fr. J. Hibbard. These presentations of the Holy Eucharist will help us deepen our knowledge of the Mass. A social time will follow each evening in the Parish hall. All are welcome!

Legion of Mary Retreat: hosted by Mother of Mercy Praesidium Saturday, Oct. 1 10am to 2 pm at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Theme: The Presence of Mary in Scripture. Speaker & Celebrant: Fr. Leo Byrne. Please bring a brown bag lunch.