HOLY YEAR OF MERCY Liturgies this week Saturday
Jun 10
5:15 p.m.
Sunday
Jun 11
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Deceased Members of Sarah & John Nolan’s Family Members of the Parish
Tuesday
Jun 13
7:00 p.m.
Living & Deceased Members of the Thissen & Carey Families Beatrice & Alphonse Freeman
Wednesday
Jun 14
9:30 a.m.
Linda D. Jalandra
Thursday
Jun 15
9:30 a.m.
Maretta Docteur
Friday
Jun 16
9:30 a.m.
Saturday
Jun 17
5:15 p.m.
Intentions of Catherine Whalen Gregory & Fran Hanniman
Sunday
Jun 18
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
Intentions of our Fathers, Living & Deceased
* All servers welcome in the Sactuary at all liturgies The Rosary The Rosary is prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Mass, Tuesday. – Saturday., before Mass.
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED TRINITY Let us pray to the one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit that our lives may bear witness to our faith. Father, you sent your Word to bring us truthand your Spirit to make us holy. Through them we come to know the mystery of your life. Help us to worship you, one God in three Persons, by proclaiming and living our faith in you. We ask you this, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, true and living, for ever and ever. Amen.
Knights of Columbus Catholic Women’s League Finance Committee
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 - Karen Mulvihill, President Dr. A. Sanfilippo, Chairman
Parish Council
Mona Mark, Chairperson
Property Committee
Richard Hoffman, Chairman
Fundraising Committee 4th Wed. of the month 7:00 p.m. – Elaine Clark, Chairperson Hospitality Committee Marianne Murphy Justice and Peace 4th Thurs. of the month 7:00 p.m. – Bronek Committee Korczynski, Chairman Liturgy Committee Susan Steacy, Chairperson Screening Committee Joanne Cosgrove, Chairperson Legion of Mary
Tues. 9:30 a.m.
Junior Liturgy Partners in Mission Food Donations Choir Practice
9:30 a.m. Mass Food to be received 3rd week each month Thursdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Secretary’s Office Hours Mon. – Thurs. 9 to 12 noon
Pilgrimage to Barcelona, Lourdes and Rome, 2017
During 2017, we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of our beloved parish, Our Lady of Lourdes. What better way to celebrate this significant milestone than to travel to LOURDES and take part, with fellow parishioners, in the beautiful evening Candlelight Procession. We still have seats available and would love to have you join us. The date of the Pilgrimage is from October 10th to the 20th, 2017. For reservations call Anne Routhier at 613-389-8170
Education of Seminarians
The diocesan collection for the Education of Seminarians Fund will be received on June 18.
Save the Date for this year’s major parish fundraiser,
Saturday September 30. It will be an evening of TASTING – Wine, Scotch, and fine foods. The price is $45, all inclusive. Tell your friends about it - make a party. Watch for posters with further information.
Did You Hear?
The Canadian government is matching funds donated to charities collecting for African Famine Relief up to June 30. Donate to Chalice Disaster Relief Fund now and help the children in Kenya and Tanzania. Your donation will provide immediate food supplies to families in need. Call Chalice at 1-800-776-6855, or send your donation to: Chalice, 101-26 Union St., Bedford, NS, B4A 2B5. More information concerning this appeal at: www.chalice.ca/ways-togive/disaster-relief. Thank you.
CWL
In honour of Father’s Day, the CWL will place a basket at the entrance of the church where you may write the name of your living or deceased father. These names will be presented at the Mass. Thank you.
CWL Potluck
All CWL members are invited to our annual potluck dinner on Monday June 12. We will meet at 5:15 in the hall for a prayer service to remember recently deceased members. Dinner will begin at 5:30. Anniversary pins will also be presented. Following dinner, the Holy Cross School Jamaica Mission Trip students will present a slide show about their mission trip in February. Gifts or monetary donations for birthright will also be accepted at the potluck. We hope to see you there.
Cursillistas
You are invited to an ULTREYA on Sunday, June 25 at St. John the Apostle Church Hall, Kingston. 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Mike and Diane Foley in Kingston at 613-546-6224. Mfoley8@cogeco.ca or Neil and Margaret Cameron in Brockville at 613-498-1702, cameron25@bell.net.
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 Carol Young: 613-389-6306. 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.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 50th Anniversary Parish Barbecue On
Sun. June 18, your 50th Anniversary Committee will host a Family Barbecue for all parishioners. His Grace, Archbishop O’Brien will preside at the 11 o’clock Mass and immediately following, His Grace will join our parish family for the barbecue, on the parish grounds. There will be lots of fun and entertainment for the children. What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than to bring the whole family and join fellow parishioners at our parish barbecue? The best part of the event is that it is FREE, however a free will offering would not be refused! Complimentary tickets will be available at the Parish Office and after each Mass on June 4 & 5 and June 10 & ll.
Birthright thanks all parishioners who took home a bottle on Mother’s Day weekend. Please return all baby bottles on or by Father’s Day weekend (June 17-18). Thank you for your support.
Totus Tuus Catholic Summer Camp! Registration Open!
Youth in the Archdiocese of Kingston are invited to sign
up for Totus Tuus (Latin for Totally Yours) Catholic Summer Camp! The day program, for children entering grades 1-6, runs Mon-Fri from 9 am to 2:30 pm. ($75 for the week). With an option of extended daycare till 4 pm. In the evenings, the team offers an engaging program for teens in Grades 7-12 which runs Sun-Thurs from 7-9 pm. ($25 for the week). In Kingston, there will be two weeks of camps (the weeks of July 9-14 & July 16-21) at St. Paul the Apostle Parish. Each week has its own theme, so campers can register for one or both weeks. For more info visit www.kingstonvocations.com/totus-tuus and to register please contact Nadia Gundert at youth@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca or call 613-484-2446. Financial contributions to help sponsor children to attend camp are welcome.
For 6 Days of Prayer & Reflection
13th day of each month—May through October to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Appearances of Our Lady of Fatima at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. Sacred Heart of Mary Church, 131 Durham Street, Madoc. For more information, call Charlotte Lahey at: 613-473-4349
Solemn Mass You and your family are cordially invited to a Solemn Mass
to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. It will take place Wed., June 21 at 7:30 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Confessions from 7:00 pm. Light reception to follow.
“Handmade Only” Craft Sale Looking for Vendors
Holy Cross School is hosting a craft show on Sat. Oct. 14 from 10-3 pm. The cost to vendors is $30 per table with funds going to the 2018 Jamaica Mission Trip. Vendors keep all profits from sales. FREE admission. Contact Janina Haley @ jandewy@yahoo.com to reserve your table(s) and arrange payment (before June 15).
Coins for Life
On June 24/25, containers will be available for you to take home after all Masses. Please fill the containers over the summer and return them on September 23/24. Your spare change will help to fuel our efforts on behalf of Life. Please take a container if you would like to participate. Sponsored by Campaign Life Coalition, 389-4472 or 382-1084
Annunciation Parish in Enterprise is hosting their annual Chicken Barbecue and Raffle Draw on Sat., July 8. Serving will be from 4-7 pm in the Church Hall, 659 Church St., Enterprise. Adults $15, students under 12 $6, children under 6 free. This event is rain or shine and all are welcome. Mass will be celebrated at 4 pm. 143rd Annual Pilgrimage to Ste-Anne-De-Beaupré and Cap-DeLa-Madeleine from the Dioceses of Ottawa, Kingston, Gatineau, Pembroke,
Mont Laurier, and Alexandria/Cornwall on August 12-13. The Shrine theme “That My Joy May Be In you.” Info: Mike Budge, 613-224-8110; www.ste-annede-beaupre.com
Prayer Line contact – Jim Beyette, 613-389-1372
Liturgical Assignments | June 17/18 5:15 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m
Lectors P. Noonan R. Chauvin
J. Mulvihill K. Mulvihill
J. Cosgrove L. Deschamps
E.M.
P. Noonan R. Chauvin
J. Mulvihill K. Mulvihill
J. Cosgrove L. Deschamps
Gifts
T. FrendoCumbo Gooding Family C. FrendoCumbo
Ushers Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteer
Hamilton Family K of C Member K of C Member