29^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 20, 2019

Today on World Mission Sunday, we are invited to pray for the people who are actively engaged in mission, and to generously contribute to our worldwide mission solidarity fund through this special collection. Our gifts on this day support churches, hospitals and schools, and train seminarians and religious Brothers and Sisters in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, and some of our Canadian dioceses. Our gifts help to bring the Gospel to the poorest of our human family.

Parish Rosary Hour Parishioners will gather in the church on Monday, October 21st from 7 to 8 pm for the Holy Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

“The rosary is a miraculous means; the most capable one amongst other means, to destroy sin and regain divine grace.” Pope Gregory XVI

Partners In Mission Food Bank - this weekend, October 19 & 20, we are accepting contributions of non-perishable food for the Partners In Mission Food Bank. Thank you for your support.

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, Barbara Martin, Al Joslin, Bernadette Murphy, Sarah DaCosta, Margaret Little, Laura Mayfield & Tony Carvalo Senior & Junior.

A Meet & Greet Social will be held next Sunday, Oct 26/27 following the 9:30 and 11:00 masses. Come and share your friendship and a snack!

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - 1pm to 5:00pm, Thursday, October 24th

In addition to our personal intentions, may we also pray that through the intercession of St. John Henry Newman, we may attain greater intellectual faithfulness and personal holiness

(his canonization took place Oct 13, 2019)

ATTENTION CRAFTERS! Holy Family Parish is celebrating our eleventh annual HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Saturday & Sunday, November 30/December 1 at St. Francis of Assisi School, 114 Wiley Street, Kingston. Come join us and earn extra money. Limited spaces available at $25.00 per table, paid in advance. Tables will be supplied. For further information and to book a spot, please contact Sandy at 613-548-3761 or by email orangeladybug99@yahoo.ca

The JEWELLERY TABLE is requesting your kind donations of “pre-loved” jewelry and/or small boxes, as well as gently-used Christmas decorations. Your treasures can be deposited in the BLING box (on the table at the main entrance) at weekend masses. Information: Kathryn Nickerson 613 544 5457.

Coins for Life and Life Chain: Thank you most sincerely for your generous donations through our Coins for Life fundraiser over the summer months. We appreciate your financial support and the commitment that you make to help save the lives of God’s precious preborn babies. CLC Kingston will be able to continue financially and with your prayers through the coming months. Thank you also to all those who attended Life Chain on October 6th witnessing to the sanctity of all human life particularly those who are threatened in their Mothers’ wombs. Campaign Life Coalition

ITALIAN DINNER FUNDRAISER at St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre (260 Brock St.) Sat, Nov 9th at 6 pm! Authentic Italian Dinner includes homemade ravioli, salad, chicken alla francesca, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee/tea and a glass of wine, for just $50.00! Funds will go towards St. Mary’s Cathedral Sanctuary Floor Fund. For tickets please call Suzanne in St. Mary’s parish office 613-546-5521 ext. 3.

Upcoming Bingo Training Dates are Oct 20, Nov 17 & Dec 15 at 3:30 pm at the Community Spirit Bingo Hall, 900 Montreal Street. This training is for new volunteers who would like to help with Holy Family bingos for two hours once a month. There is no handling of money required. Each volunteer earns approximately $240 for Holy Family Parish per bingo, a big help to the parish. If you would like to attend the training, please call Sandy Murchie at 613-548-3761 to register. Volunteers must read a preparatory document prior to the training.

Come join us October 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at St John The Apostle Parish Hall for an evening exploring Pope Francis vision of hope and mercy. This evening will be a conversation on “The Name of God is Mercy.”

Facilitator: Friar Ed Debono. To register please call Gorett at the Diocesan centre 613- 548-4461 ext. 112 or email ore@romancathoic.kingston.on.ca or on-line https://romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/mercy

There is no charge for this evening, but registration is required

Hotel Dieu Hospital & St. Mary’s Cathedral Winter Coat Drive We welcome donations of gently used, washable (down-filled/ski-jacket style) coats, (especially men and women’s L/XL/XXL sizes), washable socks, gloves, hats &light fleece blankets. Clothing collection begins Oct. 15, 2019. Please place items in red bin at Sydenham St. entrance of Hotel Dieu Hospital during regular business hours Monday-Friday. Clothing distribution: Please visit St. Mary’s Parish Hall (corner of Brock and Clergy Streets), 1 - 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Distribution takes place Nov. 12-20, 2019 & Jan. 2-17, 2020

Life in the Holy Spirit Seminar A one day Life in the Holy Spirit Seminar at St. Paul the Apostle Church Hall, Saturday, November 2, 2019 hosted by the Faith on Fire Prayer Community. Speakers: Fr. Ben St. Croix, CC, Miriam Wright & Fr. Richard Whalen. For more information or to register please contact Cheryl at 613-929-0777 or email faithonfirekingston@gmail.com Registration fee $30 (students $15) pay at the door. Please register by October 28.

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