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5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER – MAY 19, 2019

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - 1pm to 5pm, Thursday, May 23^rd      

In addition to our personal intentions, may we also pray that all Canadians may have greater access to palliative care (May 5 – 11 was National Hospice Palliative Care Week) Palliative care is a type of health care for patients and families facing life-limiting illness. Palliative care helps patients to achieve the best possible quality of life right up until the end of life. Palliative care is sometimes considered end-of-life care, with a main focus on comfort.

DVD Series on the Mass at Holy Family

We will be viewing a 3-week DVD series on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Tuesday evenings, May 28, June 4 & June 11 in the parish house starting at 7pm. In this series with Bishop Robert Barron, we learn how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, and how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist.

Prayers For Those Who Are Ill:

Please remember in your prayers the following: Dale Ezard, Doreen Saunders, David Joseph Tessier, Steve Black, Hilda Dubeau, Deacon John Ezard, Molly Kirkpatrick, Bernadette Murphy, Father Michael McCarthy, OMI, Jennifer Berry, Barbara Martin, Vince Lyons, Bill Sedore, Kim Foster, Mel Jackman, Linda Artur, Shannon Beckwith, Dawn Elice, Kurian George, Peter Maclean, Eleanor Richards, Jodie Kish & Father Jack Grainger.

Parish Rosary Hour 

Parishioners will gather in the church on Monday, May 20^th, from 7 to 8 pm for the Holy Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. “The single richest treasure in the Vatican is the rosary”- Blessed Pope Pius IX

Our monthly seniors’ mass

will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday May 30^th followed by lunch at Our Lady of Fatima Church hall. We will be joined by the seniors group at Our Lady of Fatima. If you need a ride, please call the parish office at 613-542-8587.

Knights of Columbus Frontenac Council #728 Annual Beef/Chicken Dinner

will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Centre on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets $25.00, Chicken Fingers for children 12 yrs & under $10.00. Information 613-331-6248 or gk728@ontariokofc.ca  Enjoy an excellent dinner and support the good works of the Knights!

Partners in Mission Food Bank –

Holy Family Parish will be accepting donations of non-perishable food this weekend, May 18/19 for the Partners in Mission Food Bank. Your support is making a difference.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pilgrim Statue

At Holy Family Parish, the Legion of Mary is starting an apostolic work to encourage prayer with the family in the presence of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue. The primary purpose of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue home family visitation is to aid families in responding to the requests made by the Blessed Mary to pray for Peace in our hearts, Peace in our families and Peace in the world.  If you would like to take the Pilgrim Statue home for a week between the two weekend Masses there will be a signup sheet at the entrance of the church or you may contact Cheryl by phone 613 929 0777 or email yourhomecaregiver@gmail.com.  Thank you in advance for your participation.

DEDICATION OF JOURNEYSONGS HYMN BOOKS

It is not too late to dedicate one or more Journeysongs hymn books. At the church entrances are forms to help with this. For a donation of $25, a book may be dedicated in memory of someone, in honour of a person or family, or in honour of a baptism, wedding, anniversary or other special occasion.

Dedication stickers have been placed in 79 books and additional dedications will be accepted until June 30th. Please see the bulletin board at the main entrance for a list of the people honoured to this point.   An excellent way to thank God for the special people in our lives!

Archdiocese of Kingston employment opportunity 

Executive Assistant to the Archbishop

The Executive Assistant provides administrative and personal support to the Archbishop and ensures the smooth and efficient functioning of his office.  The successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with the structure, beliefs, and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, and will possess exceptional writing skills, computer proficiency, and superior interpersonal skills.  Post-secondary education and facility with the French language are required, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive office environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan.  Resumes are to be submitted by 4 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, to Kenneth Hall, Financial Administrator, Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road, Kingston, K7L 4T3 (fax) 613-548-4744; (e-mail) khall@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca.  We thank all who may apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Celebration of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

The Sisters and Associates of the Congregation of Notre Dame joyfully invite the Archdiocesan Community to join them in the celebration of Eucharist as they anticipate the 400th Birthday of their foundress, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys. The Mass will take place at St. Joseph Parish Church, Palace Road, Kingston ON on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. and will be followed by a reception in the parish hall.

Support Freedom of Conscience for our Doctors

Bill C-418 is expected to come up for debate in the House of Commons on May 29, 2019. We are asked to write to our Member of Parliament to ask for our member’s support of Bill C-418. Please visit www.epcc.ca for further information and for help in writing a letter.

Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to go do something else.

Mitchell, age 7

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