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Parish Registration: We welcome newcomers to our Parish and invite you to complete a Parish Registration Form which can be found at the Information Desk in the Atrium.

Income Tax Receipts: Income Tax Receipts for 2011 donations were mailed this week.

Lasting Tribute: Please remember Holy Rosary Parish in your will. At the death of a loved one you might name "Holy Rosary Mortgage/Capital Fund" for memorial donations.

Please pray for the following: who are ill: Bob Palmer, Stewart Liscombe, Lauren Loughheed, Tinneke Wilson, Alexander Roberts, Monica Freeman, Joanne Ryan, Vi Robertson, Joanne Zanette, Sr. Jean Higgins, Larry Byrne. and those who have died: Veronica Shim.

Belleville General Hospital Patients: Many new regulations apply to visits by your Parish Priest. Because of privacy laws, the Hospital is prevented from disclosing information about patients unless the patient gives consent. Therefore, at the time of admission, you must state your willingness to have your name on the clergy list. Please advise the Parish Office if you know you are going to be a patient in the hospital, or if a family member is in hospital.

Calling all young people! Choir Rehearsals: Happy Heart Singers (ages 7-12) Thursdays 6-7pm in the Church / True Joy Singers (teens & those young at heart) 7:15-8:30pm. Call Silvana at 613-968-7309 to register.

Junior Liturgy: A Junior Liturgy Program is offered at both the 9:30 and 11:30 Sunday Masses for children from JK to grade 4. This week's team: 9:30am: Ron, Betty & Joshua; 11:30am: Paula & James. Next week's team: 9:30am: Adrian, Sharon & Joshua; 11:30am: Kathleen & Michelle. For more info, please call Ron Terpstra at 613-966-7500.

Enrolment for First Communion: The enrolment for First Communion is next weekend, February 11/12. Candidates are expected to attend one of the Sunday Masses (Saturday 5:30 or Sunday 9:30 or 11:30) and hand in their name.

Enrolment for Confirmation: The enrolment for Confirmation is the weekend of February 18/19.

Marriage Preparation Course: The next Marriage Preparation Weekend will be held on Friday & Saturday, March 23 and 24. To register, please contact the Parish Office. Completed forms must be received at St. Francis of Assisi Parish by Friday, March 9. A Marriage Preparation Course is required for all couples planning to be married in the Archdiocese of Kingston.

CWL News: Upcoming events.

Mon, Feb 6 after 7pm Mass-Bereavement Committee Meeting: Our meeting is to discuss present practices as to what works well, what may need to be changed and to update our lists. All parishioners (including men) who are interested in offering support are invited to attend. If unable to come out but have questions or ideas, please call Cecile Flynn at 613-962-8066 or Margie Royle at 613-962-1660.

Sun, Feb 12 after 11:30Mass: Monthly CWL Meeting.

Fri, Mar 2 at 2pm - World Day of Prayer: Holy Rosary will host a gathering of 30 churches throughout Belleville to celebrate the annual World Day of Prayer. We anticipate a crowd of approx 250-300 people.

Secular Franciscans: Along with two religious Orders, St. Francis of Assisi founded a Third Order, now called the Secular Franciscan Order "for people living in the world." Holy Rosary Fraternity will meet here this Mon, Feb 6 at 7:30pm for ongoing formation & sharing. Visitors welcome.

Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Competition: Sat, Feb 11 at NCC at 9:30am. Open to all boys and girls aged 10 to 14 (as of Jan 1). Winners progress to district competitions. An entry form signed by a guardian is required. Forms have been distributed to the schools; also available at the door. Contact John Milligan 613-477-2914.

Moms Group: Come and enjoy fellowship with other Moms Mondays from 10-11am in the meeting room downstairs. For more info, call or email Michelle Embury at 613-968-9507 or membury2002@yahoo.ca.

Grocery Store Gift Cards: Available for No Frills/Dewes; FreshCo (Foodland); Metro/Food Basics before and after weekend Masses or at the office during the week. Please consider using our gift cards for purchasing your groceries on a regular basis. You receive 100% of value of cards purchased and we receive a small percentage on cards sold. Our profit on last week's sales = $82.75. Thank you to those who are supporting this fundraising activity!

Euchre: Weekly Euchre Parties Tuesdays at 7pm in the Great Hall. Admission $4; prizes, light lunch provided. Proceeds to our church building. For info, call Irene Curtin at 613-477-3162.

Fitness and Fun for All: Come enjoy fun strengthening exercises in the Parish Hall Thursday mornings at 10am.

Free Volunteer Criminal Records Check Clinic: Tues, Feb 14 (12-4pm) at the Children's Safety Village behind the Belleville Police Service Building. If you are interested in serving a high trust volunteer position at Holy Rosary Parish, the record check is mandatory before you begin your duties. For info, call Sheila Alexander 613-962-1623, David Demaiter at 613-968-2043, or Cecil Hinds at 613-967-1183.

Parking Lot: When the parking lot is snow covered, remember parking is in two rows between the light standards; there are four designated handicapped parking spaces along the south end of the parking lot beside the ramp. Please do not park along the driveway or in front of the main entrance as these are considered emergency access areas. It is important to recognize that emergency vehicles will require access.

Countdown for Lent: Lent begins on February 22, Ash Wednesday which is a universal day of fast and abstinence. Christians throughout the ages recognized that fasting and prayer helped the individual to be more open to God's word and Spirit. They are a sign that God is more important to us than anything else, therefore they are signs of love and an expression of dependency and trust in the all loving Father of Jesus. Fridays throughout the year remain days of abstinence, but Catholics may substitute special acts of charity or piety. Lent remains a special season of penance as we seek to deepen our baptismal commitment to the Lord and in the service of His Church. The gospel of Ash Wednesday speaks of fasting, prayer and almsgiving (giving money to the poor or to charity) as traditional practices. We do not give up things for Lent to punish ourselves, but to help others and to strengthen our spiritual life. Thus at the end of Lent, we are invited to give the money we would have spent to the CCODP (the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace or Share Lent). What will you do? What will your family do for Lent? There will be two Masses in the Parish on Ash Wednesday: one at 9:30am and an evening Mass at 7pm.

Ash Wednesday - Palms: The ashes for Ash Wednesday come from the burning of last year's palms. Please bring your old palms to church over the next two weekends. We will use them to make the ashes for our Parish.

World Day of the Sick: The ministry of Jesus to the sick is central to the life of the Church. February 11 (memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes) highlights the healing ministry of the Church. It reminds us that service to the sick and suffering cannot be neglected. It recognizes the great efforts of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral care givers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease.

Diocesan Events

Eucharistic Congress in Ireland: There are some spaces to join the archdiocesan pilgrimage. See options on the bulletin board. For more information, call Margie Ann at 613-548-4461. To book your reservation, call Pam Franklin at 613-384-457 (Service Guaranteed Travel Kingston).

World Youth Day 2013 - Brazil: Interested in attending World Youth Day 2013 in Rio? Join St. Mark's Parish, Prescott pilgrimage to Rio and surrounding area from July 20-31. Call Tony Jozefowicz at 613-925-5133 or email ditone@cogeco.ca for information.

Marriage Encounter Weekend: A World Marriage Encounter Weekend is scheduled for March 2-4 in Morrisburg. For info, call Sr Lucy Kearney at 613-548-4461. A Weekend is also scheduled in Mississauga April 20-22.

Community Events

St. Michael's Youth Group for Teens: (Sunday evenings in the Cave). Youth Office: Call 613-962-6371 or email: stmikesyouth@sympatico.ca.

Feb 5: Actors Needed! Dramatize the Way of the Cross; Wanna act, narrate, be part of the set crew, help with costumes, video tape? We need you! Directors Tim Durkin & Emily Hudson (6:30-9pm in the Church).

Feb 12, 19: Rehearsals - the Way of the Cross (6:30-9pm).

Development and Peace: For those wishing to help make the annual Share Lent Campaign a success in their parish, join us next Sat, Feb 11 from 10am-2pm here at Holy Rosary for a formation workshop. Hear stories about what D&P is doing to make a difference in the lives of the poorest and most marginalized. Learn how to share those stories with your parish and build support for your Catholic International Development Agency this Lent. RSVP to Jan Sosiak at 613-968-9659 or sosiak@sympatico.ca.

New Life Group: A series designed especially for persons experiencing the trauma of separation and divorce and interested in finding healing through a Support Group. The group meets this Wed, Feb 8 from 7:30-9:30pm here at Holy Rosary. Topic: Assuming New Responsibilities. For more info, call Deacon Joe or Debbie Kennedy at 613-962-4309.

Nicholson Catholic College: Grade 8 Parent/Guardian Information Night - Wed, Feb 15 from 6:30-7:30pm in the NCC library. Info regarding the Extended French and International Baccalaureate Programmes will be available.

St. Michael's Parish: Craft Sale next Sat, Feb 11 from 9am to 2:30pm at the Parish Centre - monitored kids' area - food & drinks - parking available. For info, contact Paul by email paul.v.l@kos.net or call Wanda 613-969-0063.

Family Concert: Canadian Federation of University Women Belleville and District is sponsoring a Family Concert at the Belleville Public Library. The Great Rhythmobile Adventure will be on Sat, Feb 18 at 11am & 1:30pm. Tickets are $5 (under age 2-free) and are available at the library. Bring a cushion; enjoy complimentary McDonald's refreshments after the show.

St. Joseph's School of Nursing: General Meeting of the Alumnae being held Feb 23 at 7pm at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Conference Room 1, Centennary 2. All alumnae welcome.

Bereaved Families of Ontario - Kingston Region:

Mothers' Night, Belleville: Wed, Feb 8 at 6:30pm at Hospice Quinte, 225 Dundas St. E.

Spousal Night: An open support meeting for those who have suffered the loss of a spouse. Wed, Feb 8 at 6:30pm at 721 Progress Ave, Unit 1, Kingston.

For more information, contact BFO office at 613-634-1230 or bfo@kingston.net or check out the BFO website at: www.bfo-kingston.ca for more information.

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