Liturgies this week Saturday
Feb 16
5:15 p.m.
Jim Murphy
Sunday
Feb 17
9:30 a.m.
Jermaine Edwards
11:00 a.m.
Members of the Parish
Tuesday
Feb 19
7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Parish Collection Counters
Wednesday
Feb 20
9:30 a.m.
Intentions of Sister Louise Dillon
Thursday
Feb 21
9:30 a.m.
Theresa Turner
Friday
Feb 22
9:30 a.m.
Paddy O’Boyle
Saturday
Feb 23
5:15pm
Jeffrey Conley
Sunday
Feb 24
9:30 a.m.
Anne and Bob Hamilton
11:00 a.m.
Members of the Parish
All servers welcome in the Sanctuary at all Liturgies
The Rosary is prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Mass, Tuesday to Saturday before Mass.
If we are afraid to be different, how can we ever make a difference in the world. St. Ignatius of Loyola
Knights of Columbus
Parish Council
1st Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass, Grand Knight – Wayne Willfang 2nd Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass Viktoria Barnes, President Sean Gazeley, Chairperson
Property Committee
Richard Hoffman, Chairman
Legion of Mary
Tues. 9:30 a.m. Parish Meeting Room
Our Lady’s Mom and Tots Junior Liturgy Partners in Mission Food Donations Choir Practice
Each Wed. coffee and playtime 10 - 11am 9:30 a.m. Mass Food to be received 3rd week each month
Secretary’s Office Hours
Mon. – Thurs. 9 to 12 noon
Catholic Women’s League
Thursdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Irish Dinner | On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, March 16, we’ll have the opportunity
to enjoy an Irish-style dinner in our hall. We will also enjoy some fine music by Mary’s Merry Minstrels, who are Kingston & area musicians led by well-known local fiddler Mary A Kennedy. It’s a fund-raiser for our parish buildings. See the posters. Tickets on sale in the vestibule after weekend Masses.
Save the Date – Fundraising Bus Trip –
Dear Evan Hansen, June 12, Toronto, details to follow soon.
Regarding Illness
Those who have contagious disease or viruses are requested to be merciful to yourself and others. Please stay in your home rather than attending mass while you are ill. Thank you. 2019 Women’s Lenten Retreat, Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Center, Pickering, Ontario, 2 Nights/3 Days: Monday 11 March – Wednesday 13 March. Retreat Director is Father Henk van Meijel – Director of Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre. Cost $339.00 with transportation from Belleville or $299.00 without transportation. Retreat is organised and escorted by Father Don Oberwarth, pastor of St Francis of Assisi, Frankford. For more information & to book: call 613-929-8390 or email womenslentenretreat@gmail.com provided
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Significant Liturgies and Events • • • • • • • • •
Sat. February 23, Spaghetti Dinner Ash Wednesday, March 6, Lent begins Sat. March 16, Irish Dinner & Music Sat. March 31, Legion of Mary, Acies Sun. April 21, Easter Sat. & Sun. April 27/28, First Communion Wed. May 22, 2:30 Sacrament of the Sick Sat. May 25, 5:15 Confirmation Sun. June 9, Pentecost
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish CWL
The membership drive continues. New or renewed membership is $20. Donations of new socks, mittens and gloves continues, see container in the foyer of the church.
2018 Income Tax Receipts are in the church vestibule until the 28th of February.
Thank you to all who support the parish. Without your financial donations, we would cease to be viable. If there are any questions regarding your receipts, please contact the parish office. Please consider automatic debit. It is of great benefit to the parish and of great convenience to you. Registration information and assistance are available at the parish office.
Cursillo Weekend for Men to be Held in Kingston Thursday evening, March 28th
through to Sunday, March 31st, 2019 incl., at Providence Spirituality Centre in Kingston. For more information, please contact Lionel Ryan at 613.634.9588 / ryanlionel07@ gmail.com, or Mike Foley at 613.546.6224 / mfoley8@cogeco.ca, or Father Shawn J. Hughes at 613.546.5521 Ext.4 fathershawnjhughes@gmail.com.
Archdiocesan Choir If you are 16 years or older, share your voice to build a great
Archdiocesan Choir! The first rehearsal this spring is on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10. Short-term commitment for one or more Archdiocesan liturgies throughout the year, including: Rite of Election, Mass of Chrism, Archbishop’s Installation Mass, and Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. For information, contact Jeffrey Moellman, Director of Music and Organist at St. Mary’s Cathedral: 613.985.2224 / musicmoell@ gmail.com
The Knights of Columbus Council 7224 Spaghetti Dinner Sat Feb. 23 In the Parish Hall after 5:15 Mass. Tickets $10.00 each, free for children under age 10. Tickets will be sold until Feb 17 after weekend masses or by contacting George Iori 384-3812. We look forwarded to serving you. Wayne Willfang. G.K.
Sacraments Liturgical Assignments are posted on the bulletin boards and on the parish website Holy Communion to those in the Parish who are not well enough to come to Sunday Mass, please contact Sandra Belanger: 613-384-1489. Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 4:30-5:00 p.m., daily before Mass, and by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: by appointment Sacrament of Marriage: Arrange 6 months in advance. Pre-marriage course required Sacrament of the sick: as needed. Call the parish office.
The 12th St. John Fisher Dinner March 5, Ambassador Hotel Kingston. Jorge Cardinal Urosa Archbishop Emeritus of Caracus, Venezuela “For the Life of World: Speaking Truth to Power” Tickets $100 pp. Tax receipts for a portion of the price. 613-287-2819 / dan. freeman@cco.ca Singing Opportunity for Catholic Youth! Children ages 8 and up are invited to sing for occasional liturgies and exciting performing opportunities! Just in its first month, the Cathedral Youth Singers have 22 choristers, and is under the direction of conductor Jeffrey Moellman. Contact before the next rehearsal Mar. 7 Rehearsals at St. Mary’s Parish Centre on Thurs., 4:30 to 6 pm. Call 613-985-2224
For Lent No Greater Love - A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion
Walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre, 260 Brock St. Monday afternoons, March 11 to April 15 from 2 to 3:30 pm or Wednesday evenings, March 13 to April 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. No registration fee! To Register: Contact Ann at 613-546-5521 Ext 5; alyng@cogeco.ca
St. Paul’s Parish Trivia Night Saturday, February 23rd at the main hall, 1111 Taylor Kidd Blvd. Register your team for $120 ($15 / person) at www.stpaulkingston.com/ trivianight. For additional information, contact Lyne at 613-389-2174. Proceeds benefit St. Paul’s CWL Convention Hosting efforts. Prayer Line contact – Mary and Jim Beyette 613-389-1372
Liturgical Assignments February 23/24
5:15 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Lectors
R. Chauvin
S. Gazeley
A. Clark
E.M.
R. Chauvin T. Sanfilippo
C. Taylor M. Taylor
A. Clark T. McKay
Gifts
T. Frendo-Cumbo C. Frendo-Cumbo
K. Mulvihill J. Mulvihill
L. Patry P. Reed
Ushers
R. Hoffman Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteer
J. Breault Volunteer