Liturgies this week Saturday
Sept 15
5:15 p.m.
Jose da Pone Bulhoes
Sunday
Sept 16
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
Thelma Murphy
Tuesday
Sept 18
7:00 p.m.
Mary Murphy
Wednesday
Sept 19
9:30 a.m.
Clifford & Lois Rines
Thursday
Sept 20
9:30 a.m.
Thomas, Vincent, Francis & Mercy De Silva
Friday
Sept 21
9:30 a.m.
Manuel Labutong
Saturday
Sept 22
5:15 p.m.
Lawrence Barrett
Sunday
Sept 23
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
Intensions of Archibishop O’Brien
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 in Honour of the Blessed Sacrament Praise be Jesus Christ in the most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. Into Thee O Lord we place our trust, let us not be confounded. Eternal praise and thanksgiving be to the Most Holy and Adorable Sacrament of the Altar. ~ 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
Junior Liturgy
during 9:30 a.m. Mass, each Sunday
Choir Practice
Thursdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Property Committee
Richard Hoffman
Hospitality Committee
Marianne Murphy
Liturgical Assignments are posted on the bulletin boards and on the parish website
Pastoral Care
Currently, the Pastoral Care teams bring Holy Communion on Fridays to 17 Pastoral Care members, 25 residents at Arbour Heights, 10 residents at Conservatory Pond and 7 parishioners in Private Homes (6 locations). If you need to have your name added to our list of communicants, please contact Sandra Belanger, 613-384-1489.
ARCC – Syrian Sponsorship Wrap-Up Meeting
It was with your generosity and good will that our formal sponsorship effort came to a successful close at the end of July. The committee’s gratitude and that of the Alzahabi family for all of your support, which came in so many ways, cannot be overstated. You are invited to attend a final general meeting on Monday, October 1 at 7pm in our parish hall. A final report will be presented by the co-ordinating committee as well as an opportunity to pose questions about this year-long initiative. All are welcome.
Coins for Life: On September 22/23, the containers,
which some of you have been filling with your donations, will be picked up after all Masses. We appreciate your generosity to CLC as we continue in our attempts to save the lives of the unborn and the vulnerable. Sponsored by Campaign Life Coalition – 389-4472 or 382-1084
Annual St. John Bosco Parish Craft Show
175 Windsor Drive, Brockville. Sat. Oct. 13, 9 am – 3 pm. $2 admission (children under 12 admitted free with an adult). Free parking, wheelchair accessible, door prizes.
Life Chain:
Sunday September 30, 2018 2:00-3:00p.m. -the Annual Life Chain will be held across Canada. In Kingston we will gather at the Newlands Pavilion (next to Murney Tower-King St.) at 1:45 p.m. After opening prayers we will walk to King St. across from Kingston General Hospital where more than 38,000 preborn babies have been deliberately killed by abortion. This is a prayerful, silent event remembering all the victims of abortion. Please come and bring friends and families for one hour of silent prayer and witness to the sanctity of human life. More info call Campaign Life Coalition at 613-389-4472 or 613- 382-1084
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/
Holy Name of Mary CWL Bazaar & Tea
Sat., Sept. 29, 1-3 pm. Holy Name of Mary Parish Hall. 7288 Old Hwy 2, Marysville. Please park in the Holy Name of Mary Church parking lot.
CWL Bake Sale September 29 and 30. Come and buy goodies for friends and family! There will be a variety from which to choose.
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.
Josh Blakesley Band: Christian Music Concert
Tues. Oct. 2 at 7pm at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School FREE! ALL ARE WELCOME! For more info, please contact Nadia Gundert at the Archdiocesan Youth Office at youth@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca or call 613-484-2446. For more info about the Josh Blakesley Band visit: www.joshblakesleymusic.com
Caring for Creation Pope Francis invites us to reflect on our common home and care for it. The Franciscans, on the feast of St. Francis, invites you to celebrate the feast and reflect on the Canticle of the Creatures composed by him. Join us on Thurs., Oct. 4 at 7pm for an hour of prayer for creation at St. John the Apostle Church, Patrick St. All are welcome. Blessed Sacrament Parish K of C Council 11524
Oktoberfest, Sat. Oct. 20, 6:30 pm. 3 Briscoe St, Amherstview. Music provided by Tim Hallman. $20 per person. Advance Tickets Required. Ticket Sales cut off Oct. 14. For Tickets, call Paul Godfrey at 613-384-2671 or Lyle Arcand at 613-384-3949.
CWL Annual Luncheon Card Party
St. Paul the Apostle Parish is hosting their annual Luncheon Card Party on Saturday, October 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.
Liturgical Music Workshop for all Music Ministers |October 27 at
St. Paul the Apostle Church, 1111 Taylor Kidd Blvd, 8:30am – 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 archdiocesan website at http://www.romancatholic. kingston.on.ca/ or call Gorett at 613-548-4461. Registration deadline is Sat., Oct. 20.
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
The Knights of Columbus, Council 7224 invite all to Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish Fall Pot Luck Supper, September 22 after the 5:15 Mass. Signup forms will be available at the Church entrance. If you have any questions, contact George Iori, 613-384-4812. Please help us make this another successful Parish event.
Pre-Marriage Course
Couples who are planning to be married in the Catholic church are required to complete a pre-marriage course. The next course will be held at St. Paul the Apostle on the weekend of September 21 and 22, (Friday evening and Saturday). Please visit our website or contact the Church Office to register.
Rediscovering the Art of Dying Workshop | Saturday, 13 October, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 490 Days Road. The Presenter is Sr. Nuala Kenny. Sr. Kenny is an expert in palliative and end of life care. Register by contacting Mary-Jo or Gorett at 613-548-4461, or register on-line at romancatholic.kingston.on.ca. $10 Registration Fee. (Includes Lunch)
First Confession/First Communion | The meeting
for parents/guardians of students in grade 2 or older who plan to celebrate Reconciliation and Eucharist this school year, for the first time, is Wed. Sept. 26, 7:00 pm. All parents/guardians are expected to attend this important meeting at the school. Students baptized outside of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish must have a Roman Catholic baptismal certificate. The Enrolment Ceremony for candidates for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist will be at all weekend Masses, Sept. 29 / 30.
Coming Events • • • • •
September 29 & 30 Enrolment of Candidates for Confession and Eucharist 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
To Honour the Blessed Sacrament | You will observe that our faithful
extra ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are robed in white to give greater honour and attention to the Lord present in the great Sacrament. Thank you to our faithful extra ordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Thank you, also, for the donor of the new robes.
Red Mass | Wednesday September 26, 7 pm, at St. Mary’s
Cathedral. Archbishop O’Brien will preside. All judges, lawyers, and others who work in the justice system – and those who would like to pray for them and for justice – are invited to attend. A wine and cheese reception will follow at the Cathedral’s parish centre. For further information, please contact Christina Rorabeck at 613-545-9896, Christina@rstlaw. ca or Father Hughes at fathershawnjhughes@gmail.com.
Liturgical Assignments | September 29/30 5:15pm Lectors E.M. Gifts Ushers
9:30am
11:00am
C. Manley
M. Sonneman
A. Clark
C. Manley L. Sagriff M. McCabe Volunteer
M. Sonneman L. Garofalo L. Vanderhelm M. Harris
A. Clark L. Deschamps L. Patry P. Reed
Volunteer Volunteer
E. Jezak Volunteer
J. Breault Volunteer