Liturgies this week Saturday
Mar 9
5:15 p.m.
Gerard Jacobs
Sunday
Mar 10
9:30 a.m.
Intentions of Stephen Douglas and Family
11:00 a.m.
Members of the Parish
Tuesday
Mar 12
7:00 p.m.
Sister Mary Alberta
Wednesday
Mar 13
9:30am
Josip (Miro) Majer
Thursday
Mar 14
9:30 a.m.
Helen Hanniman
Friday
Mar 15
9:30 a.m.
Graciano Lacson
Saturday
Mar 16
5:15pm
Aelian Weerasooriya
Sunday
Mar 17
9:30 a.m.
Bill Urie
11:00 a.m.
Members of the Parish
All servers welcome in the Sanctuary at all Liturgie
The Stations of the Cross are
prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament during Lent, Tuesday, Tuesday to Saturday before Mass.
Prayer Line contact – Mary and Jim Beyette 613-389-1372
ADORAMUS TE CHRISTE Adoramus te Christe, et benedicimus tibi Adoramus te Christe, et benedicimus tibi Quia per sanctum crucem tuam redemisti mundum Adoramus te Christe, et benedicimus tibi Adoramus te Christe We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you We adore you, O Christ
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.
2018 Income Tax Receipts are in the parish office. Unclaimed 2019 Sunday Offering Envelopes are in the parish office. Dear Evan Hansen Musical – On Wednesday, June
12, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will sponsor a bus trip to Toronto to see the Musical Dear Evan Hansen, the Broadway Hit that has clutched the hearts of thousands with its story and beautiful soundtrack. Focussing on the disastrous effect of neglected mental health in our youth, Dear Evan Hansen brings a poignant and thought provoking message to the stage. Laugh, cry and be moved with this tale that will stay with you for weeks. Tickets are $215./person and includes the return trip to Toronto, dinner at the Mandarin Restaurant, Pickering, an orchestra theatre seat and a $40. tax receipt. Tickets will be in great demand, with several already sold, so hurry and don’t miss out. For further information call Caroline Manley at 613-542-8473 or Theresa McKay at 613-389-3532.
Significant Liturgies and Events • • • • • • •
Sat. March 16, Irish Dinner & Music Sun. 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
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.
Junior Liturgy will not be offered in the March Break - Sunday, March 10 and Sunday, March 17.It will resume on Sunday, March 24, 2019.
The Annual General Meeting for the CWL Tuesday, March 12, after the 7 pm
Mass. All members are welcome to attend. New or renewing members can place their $20 membership fee into an envelope (with your name, address, phone number and email) into the collection basket or bring it to the AGM. Due date to register for the Annual CWL Diocesan Convention is March 31st. The convention is May 4 & 5 at the Ambassador Hotel, registration forms are in the vestibule. Cheques payable to Our Lady of Lourdes CWL and give to Helen Noonan or on of the executive members. Thank you. Viki Barnes
Regiopolis – Notre Dame High School Report Card Dates – Mon. Mar. 18 – early
diagnostic reports for semester two. Parent-Teacher Interviews scheduled Thurs. Mar. 28.Parent-Techer Interviews – can be booked online. Go to the RND Website to book appointments. Parents will have access for booking appointments beginning Mar. 20th at 8 am.
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.
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Early Progress Report Cards – Early semester report cards will be distributed on Wed. Mar. 20th. Parent-Teacher interviews will be held on Wed. Mar. 27th from 3:30 – 5:30 and 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Please go to the HCToday website for instructions on how to book a parent/teacher interview.
Marriage Preparation Course Fri. Apr. 5, registration 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Course
session 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm & Sat. Apr. 6, 9:00 am – 6 :00 pm concluding with 5:00 pm Mass at St. Paul’s Church and presentation of course certificates
You are invited to an OPEN HOUSE – former site of the Church of the Good Thief Tuesday, March 12,- 2:00pm to 6:30pm at 62 Baiden Street, Kingston (former Rectory) for the unveiling of Kingston’s new proposed residential community development! We invite your feedback on our development plans of converting the Rectory to residential apartments and the renovation of the former Church into an Ecclesiastical Archives. For more information contact Mark Gladysz, Urban Planner 613217-7742 or hello@heritagedowntowns.com
Solemn Vespers will be held for the Solemnity of St. Joseph at St. Mary’s Cathedral
on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00pm. The Cathedral Choir will lead with chanted Psalms and choral works by Gibbons and Mercier. All are invited to attend. For information, contact Jeffrey Moellman, Director of Music, 613.546.5521, x7.
Unbound Five Keys Conference:Miriam Wright, international speaker for Unbound and Fr. Rob Arsenault CC, The Father’s Blessing. Sat., Mar. 30, 9:00 am -4:00 pm at Holy Redeemer Parish, 44 Rothesay Dr., Kanata. Mass at 8:00 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Christian Riesbeck CC. Info & registration: unboundottawaregister@gmail.com by Mar. 20. Cost: $25 payable on the day of the conference. Lunch not provided.
Knights of Columbus – Read, Marysville & Deseronto – Annual
Lenten Fish Fry – Fri. Apr. 5 at Holy Name of Mary Parish Centre from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Fish & Chips; Cole Slaw; Dinner Roll & Pie for Dessert, Tea/Coffee & Juice. Adults $15. Children: Under 12 $7. Under 6 Free, Family Price $45. All funds raised for charitable needs.
One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babie
This multinational pro-life prayer event is scheduled for 3, 4 and 5 May this year. Persons participating will pray at least one Rosary for the protection of the unborn. For details and to register go to: http://www.saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org.
For Lent No Greater Love - A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s PassionCHRIST’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 2:00 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
Liturgical Assignments March 16/17
5:15 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Lectors
C. Manley P. Gilmartin
M. Cook A. Hopkins
V. Barnes L. Deschamps
E.M.
C. Manley P. Gilmartin
S. Cruz A. Hopkins
V. Barnes L. Deschamps
Gifts
W. Willfang M. Birrell
E. Maglunob T. Maglunob
KofC Member KofC Member
Ushers
Volunteer Volunteer
E. Jezak Volunteer
L. Patry Volunteer