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Adult Rendezvous Club

Meeting day: Thursday
Meeting time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: The Church Hall

Open to New Members
Bridge, euchre, games

Armand Bedard – Convenor  

Children's Liturgy
 

Children come to Sunday Masses and are dismissed before the Scripture readings and the homily so that they may move to another area of the hall and meeting rooms to listen to the Word of God.


The children listen to the same readings - although perhaps not all three readings - as the adult community. No registration necessary.


To be part of the Liturgy Of The Word simply come to any of our Sunday Masses (check back to our Home Page for times of Masses). We have Liturgy of the Word for children at all our Sunday Masses except the 7:30 pm on Sunday evening.


For further information, or to volunteer as a leader or an assistant, please contact Christine Robertson through the church office at 389-8222.

ALPHA

www.alphacanada.org

WHAT IS ALPHA?
Thha?e Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian Faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner, over ten, thought provoking weekly sessions.
We share a meal together at the beginning of each session, which gives us an opportunity to get to know each other.

Listen, learn, discuss, and ask anything.

Alpha is a place where no question is too simple.
It's low key, friendly and fun!
More than 2 million people worldwide have already found it to be a worthwhile experience.
It is supported by all the main Christian denominations.

WHAT'S INVOLVED?
The Alpha Course consists of a series of videos, looking at topics such as "Who is Jesus" and "Why and how do I pray?" After each video we divide into small groups for a time of discussion.

FOR WHOM IS ALPHA INTENDED?
Alpha is for everyone, especially:

*Those wanting to investigate Christianity
*New Christians
*Newcomers to the church
*Those who want to brush up on the basics

WHAT WILL IT COST?
There is no charge for the Alpha Course, although you may be asked to make a contribution towards food.

Catholic Women's League

Executive – 2008 - 2009

Debra Milette - President

Diane Shafer - Treasurer

Louise Philippe - Secretary

Joanne Douglas - Past President

Mission Statement

The Catholic Women's League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values, calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God.

Website:  www.cwl.ca

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE PARISH CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE extends an invitation to all women ages 16 and up, to become active members.  Should you feel unable to participate at this time, your contribution as a silent member is also very welcome. Only $20 each yearly, will support the league at the parish level as well as the diocesan, provincial and national levels.  

Included in your membership is The Canadian League magazine (published quarterly) which will keep you informed of League business and projects and in contact with other members across Canada. You will be amazed to learn how influential and pro-active our league members are!

Meetings are held at the church on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM

  Visitors and guests are always welcome.

For further information please call Debra Milette at 613-634-6591     

Columbian Squires Archbishop Wilhelm Circle 4283

The Columbian Squires is the official youth group of the Knights of Columbus, encompassing young catholic gentlemen between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in such countries as Canada, Guam, Mexico, Philippine Islands, Puerto Rico and the United States, Squires consists of over 1,200 local groups (circles) and over 23,000 members. Archbishop Wilhelm Circle #4283 is presently the only active circle in the city of Kingston.


Each circle provides athletic, spiritual, community and circle activities. The objectives of the Squires program are to provide leadership qualities, spiritual development and a sense of community service. For additional information, contact Terry Finn email address -  tfinn974@yahoo.ca
 

Chief Squire:              Matt Wallace
Deputy Chief Squire:   Brendan Caracciolo
Notary Squire:            Colin Bucci
Bursar Squire:            Phil Valliers
Marshall Squire:         David Wallace
Sentry Squire:            Thomas Wornes

Meetings:
Activity Night: 1st Wednesday of the month at John XXIII Catholic School (7:00 PM)
General Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month at St. Paul's the Apostle Church (7:00 PM)
Executive Meeting: 4th Thursday of the month at Gordon Tompkins Funeral Home (7:00 PM)

Website:
www.4283squires.webs.com

International youth group (called Circles) of young Catholic gentlemen between the ages of 10 and 18, whose aim is to develop leadership qualities. They young men, with guidance of counselors, develop and operate their own spiritual, athletic, community and circle activities.
Opportunities for attending leadership camps, workshops and conventions.
For further information Send Mail to Squires Information.

Please visit our website
St.Paul the Apostle - Squires

Communion Assistance
Coordinator - Joyce Davies

Meetings - several times a year as announced in the bulletin in the church
Time commitment - Communion Assistants choose which of five masses they prefer and are scheduled according to the number of volunteers for each mass
Our ministry is to distribute the Body and the Blood of Christ during Sunday and also week-day liturgies in our church. (There is a separate ministry of carrying Communion to the sick and to the nursing homes.) When we meet it is for the purpose of deepening our relationship with Jesus and with our fellow-parishioners. Our focus is on seeing Christ in all people and in sharing that vision and the immense love of Jesus with all who come to the table. As an adjunct to this ministry, Communion Assistants are also involved in welcoming people when they enter the church for Sunday liturgy
Meetings are definitely open to new members and to any parishioners who may be interested in this ministry.


Blood of Christ

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS - Body of Christ

It is especially important that during Communion Assistants offer welcome and Hospitality. Please avoid a rigid and overly "official" attitude in the distribution of communion and in particular in blessing the children. This does not mean one is to be casual or flippant. It does however invite each communion assistant to offer the warmth of welcome and hospitality that Jesus would offer. We invite you to read the section below in preparation for your important ministry.

REMINDERS TO ENHANCE THE LITURGY

Please move to the altar DURING THE SIGN OF PEACE so as to be in position to pour of to stand beside the priest AT THE BEGINNING of the Lamb of God in order to take part in the "Fraction Rite". The singing of the "Lamb of God and the "pouring and breaking" are to be simultaneous. Frequently the Lamb of God and the "Fraction Rite" are well under way before the communion assistant arrives.

Please do not give directions or otherwise "chat" with other ministers while in the sanctuary.

A sign in sheet will be in the sacristy. There will be a spot for two Eucharistic Ministers to go to the altar during the fraction rite to share in the breaking of the bread and spot for the other to go to the tabernacle and bring the ciborium to the altar. When going to the tabernacle, genuflect or bow, open the door, remove the ciborium, close the door, take to altar. After Communion this person will return the ciborium to the tabernacle. Once placed in the tabernacle, close the door and genuflect or bow.

Please DO RECOGNIZE AND BLESS THE CHILDREN. Make this a warm, deliberate and personal action. Words which may be used are, "MAY GOD (CONTINUE TO) BLESS YOU". "MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE AND HEALTHY". "MAY YOU BE GIVEN PEACE AND THE FULLNESS OF LIFE".

Always BLESS THE CHILD FIRST AND THEN DISTRIBUTE COMMUNION TO THE PARENT. OF COURSE YOU DO NOT BLESS WITH A HOST IN YOUR HAND. I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU use the back part of your hand to touch the child so as not to (appear to) handle all kinds of heads and then touch the host. If you do not feel comfortable blessing the children please tell the priest BEFORE MASS so that alternate arrangements may be made.

If you run out of hosts, place the empty ciborium on the altar and return to your seat.

Children receiving First Eucharist may receive it from ANY Eucharistic Minister and under both species if they choose, however, they usually do go to the Priest.



NOTES FOR THOSE DISTRIBUTING COMMUNION WITH THE CHALICE

PLEASE COME TO THE ALTAR AS SOON AS WE BEGIN TO SING THE LAMB OF GOD...THREE ON THE ORGAN SIDE AND ONE ON THE TABERNACLE SIDE

HELP BRING THE FOUR CHALICES (GLASS) WITH PURIFICATORS TO THE ALTAR FROM THE SIDE TABLE ONE PERSON POUR INTO FOUR EQUAL PARTS. FORM A LINE AT THE EDGE OF THE ALTAR FACING ACROSS THE ALTAR.

RECEIVE THE HOST IN YOUR HAND, HOLD IT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE COMMUNION WITH THE PRIEST. RECEIVE A CHALICE (RESPOND "AMEN" ) AND RECEIVE COMMUNION FROM THE CHALICE.

WHEN THE PRIEST GOES TO DISTRIBUTE COMMUNION MOVE TO THE FLOOR LEVEL TWO ON EACH SIDE (PLEASE MOVE OUT TOWARD THE WALLS TO AVOID CONGESTION).

WHEN A COMMUNICANT APPROACHES SAY "THE BLOOD OF CHRIST", PASS THE CHALICE TO THE COMMUNICANT. WHEN THEY HAVE RECEIVED COMMUNION RECEIVE IT BACK AND WIPE IT INSIDE AND OUT WITH THE PURIFICATOR AND ROTATE FOR THE NEXT COMMUNICANT. (GLASS SHOWS STAINS SUCH AS LIPSTICK)

WHEN FINISHED (IF CHALICE IS EMPTY LEAVE EARLY), RETURN THE CHALICE TO THE SIDE TABLE AND RETURN TO YOUR SEAT.

IF POSSIBLE STAY AFTER MASS AND GO TO THE SIDE TABLE TO HELP CONSUME WHAT REMAINS AND PURIFY THE CHALICES.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE

Greeters

Time commitment - arrive about 15 minutes prior to the mass you are scheduled for.

Open to New Members

Greeters are scheduled for each mass and special occasions at both entrances of our Church. They provide a welcoming smile and hello as people arrive. This is a great ministry to help get to know your fellow parishioners.

Help For Women In Ontario

Kingston Interval House (613) 546-1777
1-800-267-9445

Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK) 544-1771
Community Resources
Local Kingston Resources
Community Mental Health Association
(613) 549-7027
(613) 542-1001
Friendship Homes
(613) 544-4229
Kingston Interval House
(613) 546-1777
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Ryandale House
(613) 548-8466
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre  (613) 544-6424

 Knights of Columbus Council #9652
 www.kofc9652.com(website)

The Knights of Columbus was founded by a parish priest Fr. Michael J McGivney in 1882 as a fraternal charity organization of Catholic men who now number 1.8 million members world wide.

St Paul the Apostle Council 9652 of the Knights of Columbus has been active in our parish community for 24 yrs. In the past year, our council members gave over 8,200 volunteer man-hours to our parish, the community and council activities. In addition, we donated over $12,900 to our church and other charities. The Knights sponsor a Squire Circle of boys for over 12 years, support Bayridge Scouts for over eighteen years, annually donate to the Children’s Aid Society of Kingston, support our catholic schools with bursaries to Holy Cross and sponsor achievements awards to our four elementary schools.

We are currently helping fund a Retreat for our parish youth in May. We actively support our Seminarians, and Family and Life activities. The Knights will also be organizing the following events:

·                    Garage Sale & BBQ                   May 31

·                    Parish Steak BBQ             June 14

·                    Parish Strawberry Social  June 28 & 29

Please come out and support these Parish events. To learn more about the Knights check out our website

Liturgy of the Word for Children

Coordinator - Christine Robertson

Meetings - as required
Time commitment - Leaders choose which of four masses (Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12 Noon) they prefer and are scheduled once every four weeks (depending on the number of volunteers).
Procedure - the children leave mass to go to the hall with their leader after the opening prayer and return during the offertory. Actual teaching time is about 20 minutes.
The lesson plans, which are ready a week or more ahead of time, include an opening prayer, one reading, and the Gospel. Guidelines and questions are outlined for the leader.
After prayers of intercession, the children often have time for a small craft or coloring.
A teen assistant accompanies the leader. For grade nine and ten students this time counts towards their required community service.
New Members are Most Welcome

For more information please contact Christine Robertson through the church office at 389-8222

Parish Health Ministry

Parish Health Ministry

If you have a need for information or assistance with health-related community resources
you may contact Judy Cox at the church, 389-8222, on Friday mornings from 9 to 10 AM,
starting July 8, 2005.

Pastoral Care

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Pastoral Care Ministry at St. Paul the Apostle Parish

is to provide presence, prayer, and sacrament to people in need,

in the name of our faith community, and in the name of Christ.

This is a ministry of caring and nurturing growth

which welcomes women, men and couples.

Lay Pastoral Ministers are caring people who are willing to share and be with others, in good times and bad times.

Pastoral Care offers 3 types of services –

Sunday Liturgy, as well as one-to-one visits in the Nursing/Retirement Residences of Rosewood, Fairfield, Trillium Court and Trillium Ridge and home visits to the sick and shut-ins upon request.

Training is provided.

As valued members of our parish community, Father Byrne celebrates Friday Mass at the Retirement/Nursing Residences on a rotation basis.

The rotation schedule can be found in the weekly parish bulletin.

For more information, or if you are in need,

please call the church office 613-389-8222 or Michael Lazure

Rite Of Christian Initiation For Adults

R.C.I.A.

St. Paul's the Apostle Church

(Click on the church address for a map)
 

Youth Group (Juniors)

Youth Ministry is in the final stage of the Youth Centre. Trained Teen Leaders will monitor the Centre at all times. We are required to have an adult in the vicinity (not in the Youth Centre) but a few doors down in the Youth Office. We need adult volunteers who are willing to give a few hours a week.

Sunday Liturgy Readers

Coordinator - Aubert Pereira

Meetings - no set meeting day. Meetings are sometimes scheduled throughout the year for special occasions of the Liturgical Calendar.
New Readers are always welcome, especially at the noon and 7:30 p.m. Sunday masses

Readers proclaim the "Word of God" at the Sunday Liturgies. Their duties include the introduction, 1st reading, 2nd reading, intercessory prayers. If the Psalm is not sung by the Cantor, the Reader does this too. At St.Paul's, two readers are scheduled for each of our five weekend masses.

Readings are always available a week in advance in the pickup rack of the church foyer.

For further information Send Mail to Aubert Pereira

Ushers

Coordinator - Phil Healey

Meetings - as required

Open to New Members

Ushers are scheduled for each mass and special occasions.

Tasks for Greeters and Ushers -checklist

Building:
1. Be there. Remember that God's people need you and are depending on you. If you cannot function for an appointed service, it is your responsibility to provide a substitute.
2. Arrive at church, at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to everyone else. Give a moment to silent prayerful preparation for your ministry. Arrange all those things that need to be readied i.e. money baskets, set up table for gifts of bread and wine.
3. Be at your best. Look pleasant. Check your attire.
4. If it is your responsibility , the welcoming period is the best time to enlist those who will carry the gifts to the altar. Check with priest-celebrant for any special instructions.

People:
5. Take your place at the entrance. .
6. Make your first word a word of welcome. Keep on the lookout for new members of the parish, for visitors, strangers, or the aged. These last may need special attention. .
7. When you recognize newcomers, invite them to meet some of those present. Introduce them. Help them feel at home.
8. When you escort or "seat" people up the aisle, walk slowly. Seat them from front to back. Do not merely point to a seat, but lead people there personally.

The Liturgy:
9. When it is time for the celebration to begin, seat latecomers unobtrusively or let them seat themselves. You may wish to stop them from disturbing the assembly by standing firmly at the foot of the aisle. If seating is not available, request quietly that they wait for the earliest opportunity to be seated.
10. Handle unsupervised children gently, tactfully. They cannot be allowed to wander in and out disturbing the assembly. If they must leave, chairs might be provided in the foyer for them until they can return opportunely.
11. Participate by word and posture in the action of the Mass. Ushers should have a place to sit which enables them to participate in the postures of the assembly - sitting, standing, kneeling - throughout the liturgy. They need to be clearly seen to be members of the assembly.
12. Be aware of any emergencies or special needs, for example, a cup of water to a coughing individual. Only a genuine emergency should draw an usher from his/her place during the Eucharistic Prayer .
13. Direct the smooth formation of processions. Make sure there are sufficient baskets and ushers.
14. After the general intercessions, take up the money collection or have others do so. The spirit of hospitality demands that people should not feel they are being rushed. Never embarrass anyone.
15. While the collection is being gathered, one usher should see that the gift-bearers are ready for the procession. When the collection has been gathered, one usher leads the procession to the altar. The basket(s) is presented to the priest and the usher steps aside for the gift-bearers, returning to his/her place immediately.
16. Alert the Ministers of the Bread and Cup if someone unable to approach the front wants to receive Communion.

Dismissal:
17. Remain in your places during the prayer after communion and any announcement. Those who habitually leave at this time must be left to their own devices. .
18. With the beginning of the final hymn or instrumental postlude, go to the doors. In good weather see that they are propped open to provide easy exit for the assembly. .
19 Stand ready to take any books or hymnals from the hands of the ministers as they leave.
20. Be available to pass out parish bulletins or newspapers and to provide assistance for anyone disabled. Wish all a pleasant good-bye as they leave.
21. If a gathering or extension of the Eucharist occurs after Mass, encourage people to attend and accompany them to the hall.
22. Straighten up the church building: adjust windows, check for articles left behind, check for litter in the seats or on the floor, check bathrooms, vestibules, etc. If it is your responsibility, put the collection money in a safe place. Turn off lights. In general, see that all is in good order for the next service.

Material for Hospitality* / Greeter Teams / Ushers Available from the Diocesan Centre Resources
Video #13.714 "Training for Hospitality" from The Liturgical Press, Collegeville
Video # 11.725 "We Shall God Up with Joy" from Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago
Video # 13.709 "Lay Ministers in the Eucharistic Community" Pt. 3 XXIII rd Publications, Connecticut Video # 14.701 "Making Sunday Worship Work" Franciscan Communications, California Book # 261.smi "The Ministry of Ushers" The Liturgical Press, Collegeville
Book # 12.comi "The Ministry of Hospitality" The Liturgical Press, Collegeville
Book # 12.mick "Guide for Ushers and Greeters" Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago
Book # 12. smit "Ushers, Greeters, and the Ministry of Hospitality" Our Sunday Visitor, Indiana
* as well as other titles of a general interest to hospitality teams

Women's Group
 

Mission Statement:

To unite women for the promotion of Catholic Christian values, religious and intellectual interests, social works, and the contribution of financial assistants towards the development and growth of the parish.

President - Lucienne Coppens

Vice pres - Joan Penning

Past Pres - Bonnie Lawrie

 Secretary - Mary Gillespie

 Treasurer - Kay Guenette

  Trustees - Joan Shaw, Audrey Leisk, Penny McNaughton, Lucille Killoran

 
Meeting day is the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the Church Hall
New members welcome!

We are a group of Catholic/Christian women, who come together in a spirit of friendship, to share ideas, receive information from speakers and various groups of the community. Part of our program involves fundraising for local charities. We welcome women of all faiths.

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