Third Sunday in Lent - March 7, 2010
(Cycle C)

Beginning Again
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
PLALMS 37:23-24

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT-1:00 – 5:00 PM EACH THURSDAY AFTERNOON:
In addition to your personal intentions, may we also pray that our self-discipline during Lent may make us spiritually stronger

The Way of the Cross will be held each Friday evening in Lent at 5:15 pm.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Concert will be held at Holy Family School on Sunday, March 14th starting at 7:00 pm. Adults $5, children under 12 free. Light refreshments available as a fund-raiser for Holy Family Parish Youth Group. Any parishioners who would like to take part in the concert are asked to call Gerry André at 613-542-0683 or Doug Tousignant at 613-542-8610. The evening will feature singers, dancers, and musicians in the spirit of St. Patrick, including Gerry André and Plastic Patty! Mark your calendars for a great evening of entertainment and fun!

Penance Celebration at Holy Family - Palm Sunday, March 28th, starting at 3:00 pm. Plan to take advantage of the special graces of this wonderful sacrament and prepare well for Easter.

SHEPHERD’S WALK -On Ash Wednesday we were signed with ashes to indicate our willingness to enter the Season of Lent by performing a penance which would help us become reconciled to Jesus in His Passion Death and Resurrection. Rejoicing in our perseverance in our Lenten Penance, would you join the SHEPHERD’S WALK on Saturday, March 27, 2010? Join us at Holy Family Church at 3:45 pm. Join the shepherds in prayer and perhaps walk to the next parish.

Holy Family Fun Fair (advance notice!) Our annual Fun Fair Bazaar will be held Thursday April 29, 2010. We will be having Bake Table, Treasure Chest, Book Table, Candy Table, Toy Table, Plant Table and a Craft and Jewellery Table. All donations will be very much appreciated. If anyone is available to help us that day we would also appreciate the extra hands. If you want any further information, please phone Daisy at 613-544-2589.

Pre Marriage Course 2010 will take place at St. Paul The Apostle Church:
April 23 (Fri evening) & April 24 (Saturday)
or
Sept 24 (Fri evening) & Sept 25 (Saturday)
Couples to register through Mariola Gozdek 613-546-5521 or email mgozdek@cogeco.net

Stations of the Cross – Chapel of Hotel Dieu Hospital each Friday in Lent at 11:30 am – use Sydenham Street entrance – all are invited to trace the steps of Jesus on his way to Calvary and ultimately to Easter Sunday

Help Protect Our Children – Join the campaign of Canada Family Action to urge the Canadian government to take all necessary action to protect our children from sex predators. Please pick up a pamphlet at the entrances to the church and visit ChildSafeNation.ca for more information.

Abuse Perpetuated by Technology and How it Undermines our Value System This presentation will help parents, students, teachers and seniors understand the dangers lurking online and offer simple tools to help protect children and ourselves in a wired world. The presentation will take place on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Providence Spirituality Centre, 1200 Princess St. Please register by April 6th. Cost is $60.00, and includes lunch. Call 613-542-8826 for information or registration.

Is God calling you to serve as a Permanent Deacon? Catholic men, living in the Archdiocese of Kingston, are invited to attend the Inquiry Day, on Saturday, 13 March, 9:30 am, at the Catholic Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road, Kingston.
Information: Deacon Bill Gervais 613-532-4593, or bgervais@sympatico.ca

Attention Seniors: On Thursday, March 11th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 392 Palace Road, Kingston there will be musical entertainment featuring the local talent of Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg for those who are Irish and for those who “wish they were”. Seniors are invited to enjoy local talent and light refreshments. Free-will offering.