Lectors 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct. 9, 2011  5 pm – Basil Brosso  9 am – Patricia Croxford    10:30 am – Laura Raycraft

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct. 9, 2011 5 pm – Madeline Halladay & Karla Nichols 9 am – Odette Denison & Bonnie Henderson 10:30 am –Phil & Marjorie Henderson

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

Location of 10:30 Mass
The Parish Pastoral Council will meet this week to discuss the feedback we have received regarding the 10:30 Mass location.  An announcement will be made on October 8th/9th  indicating the final decision and outlining the reasons. Parishioners who will be away on Thanksgiving Weekend can check our website http://holyname.ca – news and events.

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!


Knights Council 11886 have religious themed Christmas cards available for sale. This is not a fundraiser, simply an attempt to ensure you have access to cards that truly honour the reason for Christmas. Details available on the website www.11886knights.com click on news, or see the information board in the church entrance.

Knights Council 11886 is celebrating its 15th Anniversary with a Mass and banquet on November 5th. All parishioners are welcome to celebrate with us. Banquet details are available at www.11886knights.com click on news, or call Steve Coombs 613-542-2303.

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

Faith groups and communities across Ontario are joining the Poverty Free Ontario Initiative. They are asking candidates from all parties to make poverty elimination a priority in their campaigns. In 2009 Ontario’s political parties unanimously supported the Poverty Reduction Act. However, we need a sustained commitment from all our political parties to effectively reduce poverty. For more info go to www.faithtoendpoverty.ca
Transitus of Saint Francis of Assisi – Monday, October 3rd -7:30 pm at St. John the Apostle Church. A reception will follow in the church hall.

Children are already in a covenant relationship with God. Are you a parent, grandparent, teacher, catechist, parishioner or anyone with an interest in the spiritual development of children...You are invited to a day workshop given by Kathleen Ennis from the Archdiocese of Toronto..The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd—Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9:30 am – Diocesan Centre, Palace Rd. Kingston.  Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee/tea/juice/muffins provided.

Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School early semester report cards will be issued on Friday, October 7th. Parent teacher interview night will be held Thursday, Oct. 13th and Tuesday, October 18th.

ATTENTION SENIORS:  On Thursday, October 6 from 1 to 3 pm, the Social Committee of the St. Joseph’s Parish Council will provide an afternoon of musical entertainment, featuring the local talent of Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg, in celebration of Thanksgiving. Seniors are welcome to join us in the parish hall for the talent and light refreshments.  A free-will offering will be accepted.

Birthright is in need of volunteers to offer assistance to women so that they may make a choice for life. We offer non-judgemental, unconditional support to all women who are in need of our services. Birthright believes that “it is the right of every child to be born.”
For more info call 613-546-5433 or 613-547-0878.

Holy Cross is performing Phantom of the Opera this fall and we need your help! If you have any old bridesmaid or wedding dresses, long skirts, elbow length gloves, ball gowns or suits (with or without tails) that you could donate, please call Jennie Melo-Jordan at 613-384-1919 ex.3401 or drop off your donations at the school between 8:30 and 4:30, Monday to Friday. Thank you for your support!

Sewing in Honour of Our Lady of Lourdes: Are you interested in upgrading your sewing skills to create home decor? If there is enough interest, professional seamstress Maria Lima, will conduct sewing classes in October and November. All proceeds will be given to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Fundraising Campaign.
Please call Maria for more info 613-389-7214.

An Introduction to Prison Ministry:
Catholic Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Rd. Kingston, Wednesday evenings, 7-9 pm, October 19 to November 30.
Cost: $25—This workshop series is designed for individuals who may have interest in doing some type of Prison Ministry but would like to know what is involved and how to go about it. Over the course of seven weekly, 2 hour sessions participants will be introduced to key aspects, skills and themes surrounding this ministry. For more info and registration forms contact: Margie Ann or Gorett at 613-548-4461 or email ore@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca. Registrations are due by Thursday, Oct. 13th.

Project Rachel: Do not be sad and alone any longer. We can help. Call 416-629-8264. A weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion. Oct. 28th-30th.
Private and Confidential.