Liturgies this week Saturday
Oct 6
5:15 p.m.
Dori Paternot
Sunday
Oct 7
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
Mary Murphy
Tuesday
Oct 9
7:00 p.m.
Margaret Dalton
Wednesday
Oct 10
9:30 a.m.
Manuel Labutong Mass with School Present
Thursday
Oct 11
9:30 a.m.
Msgr. D. Clement
First Friday
Oct 12
9:30 a.m.
Thelma Murphy
Saturday
Oct 13
5:15 p.m.
Glen O’Shea
Sunday
Oct 14
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
Irene & Leon Gavin
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.
Prayer Line contact – Jennifer Browne | 613-384-3277
Prayer of Thanksgiving Gracious God, we are mindful of your many gifts. For each one, we are grateful. For each one, we are blessed. For each one, we are overwhelmed at the abundance of your love. On this Day, foster generosity in us. Help us develop a deep appreciation of what we have to enjoy and share. With praise and gratitude for our many blessings, we pray. Through Christ, our lord, ~ Amen.
Knights of Columbus Catholic Women’s League
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
Parish Council
Sean Gazeley, Chairperson
Legion of Mary
each Tues. 9:30am Parish Meeting Room
Junior Liturgy
during 9:30 a.m. Mass, each Sunday
Partners in Misson Food Food to be received 3rd week of each Donations month Choir Practice Thursdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Coming Events • • • •
Oct. 17, 2:30 Sacrament of the Sick Oct. 20 Scotch and Wine Tasting Parish Major Fundraising Project December 2 First Sunday of Advent December 11, 9:30 a.m. First Confession
Birthright
We are grateful for your generosity. Our “Change for Life” baby bottle campaign was a success once again. 43 out of the 50 baby bottles that were given out were returned. Collectively, the parishioners at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish donated $876. On behalf of the moms and babies that we serve, thank you, and may our Blessed Mother bestow many blessings on you and your families. Special thanks to Nancy Leake and Julie Hartnett for all their help.
Thank you to everyone who baked, helped out,
donated and bought treats and goodies from the CWL bake sale. The total raised was $919.50. Our next general meeting is Oct. 9. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to Diane Bedrossian and Matthew
Chan who have given the parish flowers from their wedding Mass, October 6. Congratulations Diane and Matthew. May you have a long, blessed and happy marriage.
Autumn Tastings
Come and enjoy a great evening on October 20, with tastings of wine, Scotch and good food, as well as a silent auction. Bring your friends. Buy your tickets after Mass on weekends or call 389-2681, Elaine at 389-1276, or Marianne at 389-4368.
October Rosary | The Knights of Columbus
sponsors praying of the Rosary every Wednesday evening at 6:45PM outside in front of the flower garden and the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Bernadette. Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside to the main foyer of the church, in front of the statue of the Blessed Mother. All are welcome to participate. God bless our parish family.
Election-related Materials placed on vehicles on church property is
unauthorized. The Parish does not grant permission to anyone to use our private property to endorse or promote any person standing for the October 22nd elections.
Franciscan Spirituality Course Catholic Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road, for a 4-week course with Friar Ed Debono, starting Wed. Oct. 10 and running for 4 Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. To register, or get more info, call Gorett at 613-548-4461 Ext 112, or Mary-Jo 613-548-4461 Ext 115, or register online on the Archdiocese of Kingston website: http://www. romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/ $10 registration fee payable on the first evening. Share the Journey 68.5 million people in the world today have been forced
to flee their homes. Share the Journey is an international campaign launched by Pope Francis to help people of faith and goodwill come closer to our brothers and sisters all across the world who had no choice but to become migrants. Join the Kingston Diocesan Development and Peace group for a workshop to learn more about how you can be involved in helping the church in Canada to join the effort! Sat., Oct. 20, 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish, 392 Palace Rd. RSVP: Barb Quinn at barbquinn46@gmail.com or 613-544-4836.
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 at 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.
Liturgical Music Workshop for all Music Ministers | Oct. 27 at St. Paul the Apostle Church,
1111 Taylor Kidd Blvd., 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. Cost $20 (lunch included). Cheques payable to Archdiocese of Kingston. Sessions are being facilitated by members of the Liturgical Commission-Music Committee. For more info or to register, visit the archdiocean website at http://www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/ or call Gorett at 613-548-4461. Registration deadline is Sat., Oct. 20.
Adult Education Series
Are you currently involved in a ministry working with adults? If so, this professional development series may be of interest to you. We are offering a 3-session series on Adult Education and the Power of Dialogue in Educating Adults. It takes place on 3 consecutive Wednesdays commencing 7 Nov. from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Rd. Facilitators will be Father Leo Byrne and Mary-Jo MacKinnon-Simms. To register please call Gorett at the Diocesan Centre, 613-548-4461, Ext 112.
St. Joseph’s Oratory Annual Pilgrimage
Sun. Oct. 14. Bus leaves from Kingston Archdiocese. For more details, see bulletin board or call Mike Budge at 1-613-224-8110 Archdiocesan Liturgical Conference 2018 The Kingston Archdiocese invites you to the Liturgical Conference, Friday evening, 16 November, 7:30pm-9:00pm, and Saturday, 17 November 9am-3pm, at Providence Spirituality Centre, 1200 Princess St. Facilitators: Fr. John Brennan, Jeffrey Moellman, Albert Dunn, Fr. John Hibbard. Registration deadline is Friday, 2 Nov. Commuters: $30, Overnight: $80. To register, please visit the Archdiocese of Kingston Website: www.romancatholic. kingston.on.ca or contact Gorett DaSilva at the Diocesan Office, 613-548-4461, ore@ romancatholic.kingston.on.ca
A Message from Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School
Report Card Dates – On Fri., Oct. 12, students will receive Early Diagnostic Reports for semester one. Parent/Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 18 and Wed., Oct. 24.
Parent/Teacher Interviews – Once again, Parent-teacher interviews can be
booked online. Go to the RND website to book your appointments. Parents will have access for booking appointments beginning Sat., Oct. 13 at 8:00 am.
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Early Progress Report Cards
Early Semester Report Cards will be sent home on Fri., Oct 12. Parent/Teacher interviews will be held on Thurs., Oct. 18, 3-5PM & 6:30-8:30PM and Wed., Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30PM. Please go to the HCToday website for instructions on how to book a parent/teacher interview.
St. Patrick’s Parish Napanee Annual Harvest Bazaar
Oct. 20, 9-12 noon. 179 West St. $3 pp, Children 6 and under FREE.
Production of “Newsies” at Holy Cross
This fall/winter, Holy Cross School is putting on the musical production of Newsies. Our costume team is looking for donations. Specifically, ties, men’s dress pants, newsie/flat/cabbie hats, bowler hats, vests, suspenders, dress shirts, skirts, fancy ladies hats, and newspaper delivery bags. All donations can be dropped off at the Holy Cross Main office. Thank you in advance for your consideration, Kristi LeSarge.
Men’s Ministry The next Men’s Breakfast will be Oct. 20, 7-9am in St.
Mary’s Parish Hall. Topic: Be a Man of Prayer. All men, 21 years old and above are invited to join us for great food, fellowship and faith. Visit www. kingstonmensministry.ca to stay up to date on all upcoming events!
CWL St. Paul the Apostle Parish is hosting their annual Luncheon Card Party Sat. Oct. 20. $12 tickets include
lunch, door prizes and an afternoon of card playing, Euchre (regular or progressive) or Bridge. Contact 613-389-2174 to purchase tickets.
Rise Up and Walk Rediscover the Holy Spirit’s personal empowerment to
serve by attending a one-day conference on Sat. Nov. 3, 9 am – 8:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Waterfront. Keynote speaker is Bishop Scott McCaig, cc. Cost is $125 including meals, Special student rate $50. To register call 905-296-4140 isobel. bolt@gmail or www.ccrso.net
Liturgical Assignments | October 13/14 5:15pm Lectors E.M. Gifts Ushers
9:30am
11:00am
S. Smith
J. Mulvihill
P. Noonan
S. Smith L. Sagriff T. Frendo Cumbo C. Frendo Cumbo
J. Mulvihill S. Cruz M. Fillion Volunteer
P. Noonan T. McKay
Volunteer Volunteer
J. MacIntyre Volunteer
R. Vanderhelm Volunteer
Hamilton Family