MARCH/APRIL 2010 UPCOMING EVENTS

Lenten Events

• Join us each morning, Monday to Saturday in Lent for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary, the Way of the Cross and Chaplet of Mercy offered for Priestly Vocations - 8:00 9:00 am followed by Mass at 9:00 am.

• “The Way of the Cross” will be prayed after the 5:30 pm masses on Tuesday and Thursday during Lent. It will be led by the Knights of Columbus on Tuesday and by the Catholic Women’s League on Thursday. All are invited to join us for these Lenten devotions.

• Tables will be set up at the entrance to the Church each Sunday during Lent to accept your generous donations of food items for our food bank.

• Scrutinies will take place on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent at the 4:30 pm mass. (March 7, 14 and 21, 2010). Our parish community joins in special prayers called “scrutinies” which help all of us to examine our lives and to heal all that is weak and strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. These prayers have special significance for those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Baptism and others preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA). We will be using the alternate “Scrutiny” readings at all masses for those particular Sundays. These readings are found on pages 195, page 209 and page 22 of the Sunday Missal. The Scrutiny prayers will take place during the Saturday 4:30 pm mass on each of these three weekends. Thank you for your support, encouragement and prayers as our RCIA elect and candidates prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

• Please invite your family and friends for an hour of inspiring music for Lent presented by CHORUS ECCLESIAE and the SYMPOSIUM CHOIR conducted by Lawrence Harris, MONDAY, MARCH 15, 8:00pm, here in the church. Admission is free.

• Penitential service will be held Thursday March 25, 2010 @ 7:00 pm.

• Easter Vigil reception Saturday April 3, 2010 in the parish hall immediately following the Vigil service. Hosted by The Ladies of Fatima

  

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EASTER MASS SCHEDULE

• A “good old fashioned Irish party” will be held in the parish hall on Saturday March 6, 2010 @ 6:30 pm. Please join us for toe-tapping music, songs and Irish stew. Tickets are $15.00 and will be sold after all masses February 27/28, 2010. The event will be hosted by the Catholic Women’s League and your support of this annual event is very much appreciated.

• Shamrocks are now available in support of St. Patrick’s home. Donations greatly appreciated.

• The 1st Sunday Prayer Group meets Sunday, March 7, 2010 immediately following 11:30 am mass. All are welcome

• Knights of Columbus Arthritis tickets will be on sale March 20/21, 2010 after all masses. 24 great prizes to be won. Tickets are $2.00 each or a book of 6 for $10.00.

• Please join us after all masses Sunday March 21, 2010 for “Coffee Sunday” and fellowship in the parish hall. Hosted by the Ladies of Fatima.

• Please join us after all masses Sunday March 28, 2010 for “Parish Breakfast.” Hosted by the Knights of Columbus.

• 2009 Income Tax receipts are available and can be picked up at the parish office Monday - Friday during regular business hours OR send us a self addressed stamped envelope and we will be happy to mail your receipt to you.

• The 1st Sunday Prayer Group meets Sunday, April 4, 2010 immediately following 11:30 am mass. All are welcome.

• Please join us after all masses Sunday April 18, 2010 for “Parish Breakfast.” Hosted by the Knights of Columbus.

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday May 1, 2010  - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GARAGE SALE

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The 11:30 am Music Ministry is looking for new members - male and female singers and instrumentalists (guitar, bass guitar, percussion).  Practices are held Thursday nights at 7:30 pm in the church.  If you are willing to volunteer your time, please contact choir leader Alex Korablin for more details at 613-726-0122 or alex-choir@rogers.com

 

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