Saturday April 9 5:15 p.m. Shirley MurphySunday April 10 9:30 a.m. Fe M. Bes

11:00 a.m. Members of the Parish

Tuesday April 12 7:00 p.m. Karen Evans

Wednesday April 13 9:30 a.m. Martha Siasat Kho

Thursday April 14 9:30 a.m. Intentions of Mary & Al Dunlop

Friday April 15 9:30 a.m. Father William McGee

Saturday April 16 5:15 p.m. Evelyn Cunningham

Sunday April 17 9:30 a.m. Members of the Parish

11:00 a.m. David Steacy All servers welcome in the Sanctuary at all liturgies

Liturgies this week

Prayer Line Contact: Shirley Legris 613-545-0493

HOLY YEAR OF MERCY

Father of mercy, who gave your Son for our salvation and who strengthens us always with the gifts of your Spirit, grant us Christian communities which are alive, fervent and joyous, which are fonts of fraternal life, and which nurture in the young the desire to consecrate themselves to you and to the work of evan-gelization. Sustain these communities in their commitment to offer appropriate vocational catechesis and ways of proceeding towards each one’s particular consecration. Grant the wisdom needed for vocational discernment, so that in all things the greatness of your merciful love may shine forth. May Mary, Mother and guide of Jesus, intercede for each Christian community, so that, made fruitful by the Holy Spirit, it may be a source of true vocations for the service of the holy People of God. ~ Amen.

Prayers for Vocations

The Rosary is prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Mass, Tuesday to Saturday before Mass.

Knights of Columbus 1st Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass, Grand Knight – Joseph Hamilton

Catholic Women’s League

2nd Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass - Karen Mulvihill, President

Finance Committee Dr. A. Sanfilippo, Chairman

Parish Council Kay Weerasooriya, Chairperson

Property Committee Richard Hoffman, ChairmanFundraising Committee 4th Wed. of the month 7:00 p.m. - Elaine

Clark, ChairpersonHospitality Committee Marianne Murphy

Justice and Peace Committee

4th Thurs of the month 7:00 p.m. - Bronek Korczysnki, Chairman

Liturgy Committee Kay Weerasooriya, Chairperson

Screening Committee Joanne Cosgrove, Chairperson

Legion of Mary Tues. 9:30 a.m.

Junior Liturgy resuming Easter Sunday at 9:30 a.m. MassPartners in Mission Food Donations

Food to be received 3rd week each month

Choir Practice Thursdays | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Secretary’s Office Hours Mon. – Thurs. 9 to 12 noon

September - June

WelcomeWhile Father Brennan recovers from hernia surgery, please extend your usual gracious welcome to the retired priests who provide your pastoral care. Father Brennan hopes to return to your service soon.

World Day of Prayer for VocationsSunday, April 17th is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pope Francis in his message asked that “we ask the Lord to grant to all those who are on a vocational journey a deep sense of belonging to the Church; and that the Holy Spirit may strengthen among Pastors, and all of the faithful, a deeper sense of communion, discernment and spiritual fatherhood and motherhood.” The Archdiocese of Kingston’s Vocations Office has a new website we invite you to visit: www.kingstonvocations.com and anyone who feels that the Lord may be calling them to the priesthood or religious life can contact Fr. Jan Kusyk, Vocations Director at 613-259-2155 or email frjankusyk@gmail.com

Liturgical Assignments are posted on the bulletin boards and on the parish website

Holy Communion to those in the Parish who are not well enough to come to Sunday Mass, please contact Carol Young: 613-389-6306.

Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 4:30-5:00 p.m., daily before Mass, and by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: by appointment

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrange 6 months in advance. Pre-marriage course required

Sacrament of the sick: as needed. Call the parish office.

Sacraments

Coming Events in our ParishFirst Communion, April 23 & 24, all MassesSacrament of the Sick, May 12, 2:30 p.m.Confirmation Celebration, May 28, 5:15 pm

CWL Bake Sale After all Masses the weekend of April 16/17. Please drop by to see the scrumptious variety of home-baked goods and find something tasty to take home. This is one of our major fundraisers each year. It allows us to support some very worthy causes in our community. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Refugee Sponsorship General Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 17 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in our Parish Hall. Come and hear details of our partnership with two Anglican parishes and our hopes for this important project. Those willing to serve on committees in support of this effort will be able to sign up at this time. If you have questions or are interested in helping out, but are unable to attend, contact Bronek Korczynski. Financial donations should be directed to Our Lady of Lourdes, and clearly marked “Refugees”. Thank you.

Intercessory Prayer Line 10-Year AnniversaryOn Easter Sunday 2006 we began an Intercessory Prayer Line in our parish. This year we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Since then we have received over a 1000 requests and those asking for prayers have been comforted and strengthened through this ministry. Many times in our lives we need to have others help us carry our burdens and the members of the Prayer Line are privileged and blessed to do this. You can be assured that they will respect your privacy and confidentiality and that they will honour your requests with trust and dignity. Intercessory prayers for the Prayer Line are offered at each Mass. This supports all of us and brings us together as a praying community.

From Archbishop Brendan O’BrienThis past October, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada launched a joint Declaration on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. At the time of its release, the Declaration had been signed by 56 faith leaders across Canada. These signatories, including the CCCB, are now making a concerted effort to obtain signatures from a wide spectrum of Canadians who agree with the principles outlined in the Declaration. You are invited to show your support for this initiative. The Declaration and signatory option can be accessed at the following link: www.euthanasiadeclaration.ca

The Sacrament of the Sick – ideally celebrated in community, will be Thursday, May 12 at 2:30 pm. Those who are seriously ill, those of advanced age, those undergoing serious surgery or treatment and those in danger of death are invited. All baptized Catholics are candidates for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Let us joyfully celebrate the healing of the Lord through His Church.

Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul. Next weekend is the third Sunday of the month. Your contributions to the Food bank and St. Vincent de Paul are greatly appreciated.

Holy Cross School Arts Department formally invites you to the annual Spring Cabaret on April 13 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 each, and refreshments will be available during intermission.

A Healing Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m., at St. Francis de Sales Church, 17 Elmsley St. North, Smith Falls. There will be anointing of the sick.

Knights of Columbus Dinner April 23, 260 Brock St., 6-8 pm. Proceeds to St. Mary’s Restoration Fund. For more info, see bulletin board or contact Grand Knight Doug Snider at 613-572-6046 or dj53@live.ca

Blessed Sacrament Parish Knights of Columbus Garage Sale & Catholic Women’s League Bake SaleBlessed Sacrament Church Hall, 3 Briscoe St., Amherstview. Sat. Apr. 23, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at the Church Hall Fri Apr. 22 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. NO TV’s or computers, please.

Sat. 5:15 pm Sun 9:30 am Sun 11:00 am

Lectors A. PaulM. Murphy

M. Taylor C. Taylor

P. Noonan K. Marchildon

E.M. M. MurphyF. Korczynski

M. Taylor C. Taylor

P. NoonanK. Marchildon

Gifts M. McCabe Volunteer

M. Tiffen M. Fillion

L. Patry P. Reed

Ushers T. O’FlahertyVolunteer

J. MacIntyre Volunteer

J. Garofalo Volunteer

Liturgical Assignments | April 16/17

Please see the website for further announcements

End The Killing Campaign Life Coalition Pro-life meeting on Thurs. Apr. 21, 7-9 pm at the Kingston Public Library on Johnson St. (Wilson Room). Mr. Jim Hughes, National President of CLC and VP of International Right to Life is guest speaker and will update us on the many pro-life/pro-family issues facing our country and internationally. Please come and bring friends and relatives. For more information, call CLC at 389-4472 or 382-1084.

Summer and Fall Excursions Tickets for the play MATILDA THE MUSICAL are moving quickly with ONLY 15 TICKETS REMAINING. Hurry and get your ticket and don’t be disappointed! The date is July 20th and the price per person is $188.50. For tickets call Caroline Manley at 613-542-8473 or Theresa McKay at 613-389-3532. The trip to St Jacobs is October 5th and 6th so save the dates on your calendar. More later on the St. Jacobs trip.