Liturgies this week Saturday
Sept 1
5:15 p.m.
Bernice Nolan
Sunday
Sept 2
9:30 a.m.
Velma Simpson
11:00 a.m.
Members of the Parish
9:30 a.m.
Bernice & Clare Brennan
*First Friday
Sept 7
Followed by Adoration and Benediction 11:30 * Incense will be offered Saturday
Sept 8
5:15 p.m.
Msgr. D. P. Clement
Sunday
Sept 9
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
Mary Murphy
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 to Begin a School Year God of wisdom we praise you for the wonder of our being, for mind, body and spirit. Be with our children as they begin a new school year. Bless them and their teachers and staff. Give them strength and grace as they grow; wisdom and knowledge to their minds as they search for understanding; and peace and zeal to their hearts. We ask this through the intercession of Our lady of Lourdes and the name of Jesus 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
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
Priests Convocation
Please pray for the Archbishop and Priests of the Archdiocese on study days, Tuesday, Sept. 4 to Thursday, Sept. 6. Wednesday, Sept. 5 Mass will be offered at Priests Convocation Holy Family Church, 130 Wiley Street, 11:30 a.m. All are invited to this Eucharistic Celebration during Convocation. The only weekday Mass in our parish this week is Friday at 9:30 a.m.
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)
Duc In Altum
Calling all young adults in their 20’s & 30’s! Attend an info night. Tuesday, September 11, 7pm at the Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road. For more info, contact Nadia Gundert at youth@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca or call 613-484-2446.
Red Mass
Wednesday September 26, 7 pm, at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Archbishop Brendan M. 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.
John Sands Concert: The Knights of Columbus
Council 1049 a fundraising concert at St. John Bosco Parish Centre Brockville on Sept. 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. A reception will be held following the concert. Tickets are $15.00 per person. Tickets are available through Al Minifie at 613-342-6845.
Knights of Columbus (Amherstview Council 11524) needs your help at their Blood Donor “Give Life Clinic,” Ends Sept. 4. Make your appointment today: call 1-888-DONATE (236-6283) or make an appointment: online@blood.ca
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Bedford Cemetery Service will be held
on Sunday September 9, 2018 after 11:15 a.m. Mass. A light lunch will be served in the parish hall following the cemetery service. Everyone is Welcome!
Jubilate Singers is a choir of men and women. You are invited to join on
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. in the hall at St. Luke’s Church, 236 Nelson St. Brenda Carew is the Director. All welcome or for more information, call Anne Garrett at 613-548-3580
Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery St. Joseph’s Parish will celebrate Mass at St.
Mary’s Cemetery on Sun., Sept. 16 at 2 pm, 718 Division St. Archbishop O’Brien will preside. Bring a hat and lawn chair for your comfort and convenience. In the event of rain, Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 392 Palace Rd. For information, contact St. Joseph’s Parish office at 613-547-5004.
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.
Pilgrimage to Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico, Puebla,
Taxco and Acapulco Under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Joseph Machaj and Fr. Jan Kusyk. Oct. 10-20. 10 days. $2,150 CAN. (Tips & taxes included). Arrangement by Polish Travel Agency Me Tours-Mexico Entero. For more info and to register, call or email: Fr. Joseph Machaj: 613-962-1092 or frjosephmachaj@gmail.com. Fr. Jan Kusyk: 613-259-2155 or frjankusyk@gmail.com or juliapilgrimage@yahoo.com. Deadline for registration is August 5.
Receptionist The Archdiocese is seeking a full-time Receptionist. Qualifications
include computer proficiency, strong typing skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, general math proficiency, knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver or similar web design programs, and no fewer than 2 years of office experience. Secondary school diploma is essential; post-secondary education in business is preferred. We offer a competitive salary with benefits, including a pension plan. Knowledge of the Catholic faith and teachings is an asset. Resumes will be accepted by mail, email or fax until 4 pm Fri., Sept. 14, and should be directed to the attention of: Kenneth Hall, Financial Administrator. Archdiocese of Kingston, 390 Palace Road, Kingston, ON K7L 4T3. Fax: 613-548-4744. Email: khall@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca. We thank all who may apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
The first CWL General Meeting is Tuesday, September 11 after the 7 p.m. Mass. All are welcome to attend.
Liturgical Assignments | September 15/16 5:15pm Lectors E.M. Gifts Ushers
L. Sagriff L. Sagriff P. Noonan L. Mann Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
9:30am C. Taylor C. Taylor M. Taylor E. Maglunob T. Maglunob S. Gazeley Volunteer
11:00am J. Hamilton J. Hamilton J. McCabe M. Dunlop Volunteer K. of C. Member K. of C. Member