Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1 February 2015 – 17 January 2015 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time st Saturday, January 31 at 5:15 pm Marko Cacic † (Ivan & Inka & Family) Sunday, February 1st at 9:00 am For the People of the Parish ______________ rd Billings Life – February 23 Having issues with infertility? Come join us for a short presentation on a holistic approachrd to conceiving naturally on Monday, February 23 at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Room D at 7pm (patio entrance). Please register by phone at 613-5448495 or email: [email protected]. Monday, February 2nd at 9:30 am Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Michelle Beneteau-Orivuori † (Phil & Noreen D’Eon) Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm For Knights of Columbus Members Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm (in the Church). Wednesday, February 4th at 10:30 am Jane MacDonald † (Mass at Briargate) Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm (in the Church). This week, our Sanctuary Lamp burns for the intentions of Hugh & Carol. If you have a special intention, call us at 613-389-2009 to have it remembered at the Sanctuary Lamp. A $5 donation is appreciated. Thursday, February 5th at 9:30 am Memorial of St. Agatha Carol Mastrianni † (Mike & Family) There will be MASS every FRIDAY followed by ADORATION & BENEDICTION. http://www.blessedsacramentamherstview.org/I There will be MASS every FIRST SATURDAY. magesGlobal/euchre.jpg First Friday, February 6th at 9:30 am Memorial of St. Paul Miki & Companions Tanya Greenwood † (Ben & Myrna) Mass followed by Adoration & Benediction Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm (in the Church). Blessed Sacrament Collections – for the weekend th of January 25 – Thanks for your contribution! Reg. Envelopes $ 1736 (80), Loose $94, SFM: $55. First Saturday, February 7th at 9:30 am Mass is for Reparation to the Immaculate Heart __________ Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, February 7th at 5:15 pm Mary Gilbride † (CWL) Sunday, February 8th at 9:00 am For the People of the Parish __________ Liturgical Ministries Saturday, February 7th at 5:15 pm Reader: K. Leclair; Eucharist: B. Burgess; Sunday, February 8th at 9:00 am Reader: M. Seifred; Eucharist: T. McParland; Briargate:N. Holmes; Helen Henderson: Greenwoods. PEACE QUEST-Reflections on the "Great" War: What should we remember and what should we forget? February 4 @ 7:00 p.m., Kingston Public Library, Johnson Street. Featuring: Dr. Brian S. Osborne, Professor Emeritus, Queen's University. th K of C Breakfast Sunday, February 15 Please join usth after the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, February 15 for Breakfast in the parish hall. Family ticket $16 (two adults and children 12 and under ~ please give number of children). Adult ticket $6 each (children 13 and older are considered adults). Childrenth.under 12 Free. Last date of ticket sale: February 8 NO SALES AT THE DOOR Development and Peace – ShareLent Campaign! th On Saturday, February 7 from 9am-12pm at Providence Motherhouse, 1200 Princess Street. A light lunch will be served at noon free of charge. Hear stories about what D&P is doing worldwide to make a difference in the lives of the poorest and most marginalized. Come & Learn – Go & Share! We need your help to make this year’s ShareLent a success in your parish. When it comes to meeting the needs of the world, Christ has no hands on earth but yours. RSVP for lunch Sr. Una Byrne: [email protected] 613-544-4525 Ext. 103. Consultation for the Synod on the Family 2015 A consultation is underway to prepare for the 2015 Ordinary Synod on The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and the Contemporary World. Individuals and groups (e.g. parish pastoral councils, CWL councils, etc.) are invited to participate. You will find an online survey and related instructions on the website of the Archdiocese of Kingston: www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca. The online survey will end on March 6, 2015. For those who are unable to access the survey electronically, parishes have been asked to make available, on request, hard copies of the questionnaire and the Preparatory Document (Lineamenta). Copies are also available from the Pastoral Centre, (613) 5484461. Responses by regular mail are to be sent to the Archdiocese of Kingston, 390 Palace Road, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4T3, and must be received by March 6, 2015. The responses will be collated and a report prepared for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, which, in turn, will report by midApril to the Synod Secretariat on behalf of the dioceses of Canada. Lenten Day of Reflection: "Embracing the Cross of Christ" with Deacon Bill Gervais. Tuesday, March th 10 , 9 AM – 3 PM (Includes lunch). This day of reflection will use the fourteen Stations of the Cross as a template to explore how each of these episodes of the suffering of Jesus might apply to the sufferings in our present world and our life situation. For each station there will be time for prayerful reflection, meditation and discussion on related issues, especially the second beatitude which promises, “Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.” Call to register by th Tuesday, February 24 Cost: $25. Providence Spirituality Centre 613-542-8826. Parish Meetings RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Becoming a Catholic involves an ongoing process of preparation. If you would like more information, please call 613-389-2009. Baptismal Preparation Meeting (for Baptism of Children) We meet next on Wednesday, February 18th, at 6:30 pm in the parish hall. (Registration is mandatory please call 613-389-2009). Prayer Group – Rosary, Readings, Divine Mercy & Intercessions Mondays – in the Church from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Except 3rd Mondays – Prayer is at Helen Henderson at 6:30 pm) Knights of Columbus Meet next on ~ Tuesday, February 3rd starting with Mass at 7 pm. Catholic Women’s League meets next on ~ Tuesday, February 10th starting with Mass at 7 pm. Next Parish Card Party – Tuesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm Life After Loss Group – Finding Hope Mourning the loss of a loved one can be a time of intense pain. One of the greatest gifts we receive from our faith in God is hope. May your hope in Christ sustain you in your grief. However, if you get stuck in that grief, please give Donna a call at 613-546-9779. Intercessory Prayer Please call us at (613) 389-2009 to include someone’s name in this list of people for our Novena (Nine Weeks) of Prayer. After that period, if requested, names can again be placed in this list for another nine weeks, assuming they would appreciate it. -------------------------------Rick Baldwin, Dale Ezard / / Bob Breen, Chuck Thirnbeck, Ron Ethridge / Diane Dutcher, Special Intention / / Paul Devine, Ann Leclair / Special Intention / Dave, Steve Wilson / Joyce Rogers, Charlie Edwards / / ----------------------------We also pray for our family members and friends who are chronically ill and for all whose sickness, impairment or personal situations keep them from joining us at Eucharist or from living a full and happy life. We also pray for our troops and all who are away from home at this time. -------------------------------…pray for the recently deceased and for all the departed.... -------------------------