Lectors 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct. 23, 2011  5 pm – Ron Arsenault  9 am – Cathy Townsend    10:30 am – Billy Ows

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct.23, 2011 5 pm – Mike Stenson & Cora Lutz 9 am – Bonnie Henderson & Karla Nichols 10:30 am –Robert Campbell & Claire Fjarlie

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

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.

Volunteers Needed!
- If you would be interested in leading a parish youth group please call Christine at the office or see Father Wes.
-We need new choir members and Children’s liturgy leaders for our 10:30 Mass. If you are interested please call Christine at the parish office.

Book of Remembrance is in the entryway of the Church. Please add names of loved ones who have passed away in the last year. This book will be placed in front of the Altar for the month of November.
All Souls Day Envelopes: are available in the entryway of the church for those who wish to remember the faithfully departed in a special way, List your friends and relatives who you want prayed for at the Masses on All Souls Day.  Please place envelopes in collection basket or forward to parish office before Nov. 1st.

Catholic Women’s League: will be collecting items for Canadian Food for Children (Dr. Simone). They are accepting men’s and women’s clothing and particularly children’s clothing and shoes. They will also accept blankets, towels and school supplies (books, pens, erasers). All items should be clean, in good condition and in clear plastic bags.  Bob and Karla will deliver items early on October 31st so please get them in by Oct. 28th.

Knights of Columbus Essay Contest: Reminder that the deadline is November 4th. This contest is open to all parish youth grades 8,9,10,11 and 12 during the school year. The theme of the 500-750 word essay is “The responsibility of the Catholic Citizen in a Free Society”. Details at www.11886knights.com click on youth.

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.

Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School
Is performing the musical “Hairspray” this year from December 14 – 18th. If you have any clothing items from the ‘60’s era, we want them! If you have dresses, suits, shoes, crinolines etc. and would like to donate them, please drop them off at the school or call Cathy at 613-545-1902 ext.2528.

Bereaved Families of Ontario – Family Night: A support evening open to any adult who has lost a loved one. Tuesday, Oct. 18 – 7:30 pm at 721 Progress Ave, Unit 1
Special Guest Speaker – Father Charles Enyinnia

Sunday, Oct. 23rd at 12:10 pm at Holy Family Chapel – CFB Kingston on Lundy’s Lane (Mass from 11 to 12). Fr. Charles will offer his insights about his homeland and his incredible experience in starting a school for underprivileged, “forgotten” children who then against all odds, went on to win a national academic championship.

On Good Soil is a Diocesan Workshop to launch the new CCCB publication On Good Soil on Pastoral Planning for Evangelization and Catechesis with Adults. It will be held at St. John Catholic High School, 2066 Scotch Line Rd. in Perth on Saturday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The presenter, Joanne Chafe, is Director of National Office of Religious Education for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ottawa. By attending the workshop, you will learn the current situation of the Church in Canada, you will gain new insights on how to provide effective formation with adults and you will become aware of possibilities to help your local parish. Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 24th because there is a catered lunch and books can be borrowed to use for the day. To register call Gorett at 613-548-4461. There will be an opportunity to give a donation for the lunch.


Project Rachel: Come and feel the power of the Spirit. Are you still hurting from an abortion experience? We can help. Call 416-629-8264. A weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion: Oct. 28-30.

You are invited to join with the Hotel Dieu Hospital Community and Archbishop O’Brien on Thursday, October 27th at 11:30 am in the Hotel Dieu Hospital Chapel (123 Sydenham entrance). At this Mass we are honouring the 165th Anniversary of the arrival of Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph Sisters in Kingston and the founding of Hotel Dieu Hospital. Following the Mass there will be light refreshments. For more info and confirmation of your attendance, please call 613-544-3400 ext. 2231.

Welcome to the Development and Peace Annual Campaign Workshop: Together, we hold the future in our hands. This fall’s annual D&P workshop will be held at Holy Cross Secondary School –on Saturday, October 29th. Beginning with coffee and muffins at 9 am the workshop includes lunch and ends at 3 pm. For info or registration call Jan Sosiak 613-968-9659 or sosiak@sympatico.ca

All you can eat Fish Fry – Jamaica Mission Trip fundraiser for Holy Cross and Regiopolis-Notre Dame High Schools. Oct. 28 3:30 pm to 7 pm at Holy Cross Secondary School. $15 – Fish & Chips & salads by Mike Mundell. Desserts provided by students staff and parents.

Eastern Ontario Pro-Life Forum 2011, presented by Campaign Life Coalition Kingston on Saturday, Oct. 29th at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall. Speakers include; Jim Hughes, National President of CLC, Steve Jalsevac and John-Henry Westen, editors of Lifestyle News, Paul Tuns, editor of the Interim Newspaper, Alissa Golob, CLC Youth Coordinator and Mary Ellen Douglas, CLC National Organizer. There will be a special tribute to the late Fr. Ted Colleton. Registration fee which includes lunch is $25. For more info call 613-389-4472 or 613-382-1084.