The fraternal order of the Knights of Columbus has chosen 2010 as the “Year of the Priest”. To celebrate this event and to recognize our priests for what they provide us and our communities, ALL parishioners are invited to join in the celebration of Mass for “Clergy Appreciation Night” at St. Patrick’s Church, Kinkora on Thurs., April 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Dinner to follow at Brodhagen Community Centre. Dinner tickets will be available from K of C members at the back of the church or contact Garry Duwyn 519-348-4354. Cost is $25.00 per person. All proceeds will be sent to St. Peter’s Seminary, London. This event is being organized by the five councils of District 31 (Perth County).

 

The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate will be in our parish cluster for May 22nd, putting on “A Day With Mary”. The team is made up of 15 people; 3 priests, 3 nuns and 9 lay people. We need a bed for each lay person for Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd. I will take care of feeding them. They have their own transportation. Thank you in advance if you can help. Fr. Paul Nicholson

 

Welcome to Benjamin Joseph Kelly and Leah Marie Kelly, twin children of Bill & Kymberly who were baptized April 10th at St. Vincent de Paul Church.

To Dylan Smith and Samantha Cameron who received the Blessed Eucharist for the first time at St. Vincent de Paul Church last weekend.

 

The next General Meeting will be held at St. Vincent de Paul on Tuesday, April 20th at 7:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend and have your opinions heard. The K of C monthly bulletin is always available online at http://www.kofc9252.ca. If you would like the bulletin mailed to you (via Canada Post) contact Jeff Visser at 519-348-9172.

 

 

After the April 25th 10:00 a.m. Mass, St. Patrick’s CWL will be recognizing those ladies with 25, 40, 50, 60 years as a member of the Catholic Women’s League. We thank all those ladies for their service and dedication to the League over the years. May God bless you! St. Patrick’s invites all women and girls to its CWL Annual Luncheon on Sunday, April 25th following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Our speaker will be Antony John from Sebringville who will be speaking on “The Food Web” – sustainable farming and the importance of eating locally. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the Knights who will be catering our luncheon.

 

Will once again be having a Spring Quilt Raffle on Monday, June 14th. CWL members will be given a Book of tickets to sell. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. This is our CWL fundraiser fort he year. For ticket returns, they can be handed into Barb Groot, Cathy Rops or placed in the collection basket.

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd at the Kinkora Community Centre at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00  ~ Age of Majority ~

 

Last weeks youth lead Mass in Brussels was awesome! The church was packed with those from both clusters. The next Youth lead Mass is on May 16^th at 9:00 a.m. in Wingham. Thanks to all who are involved and dedicated to youth ministry. “Lift Jesus Higher” is next weekend so if you plan on coming, you’re going to have to connect with Elisabeth Dobbe 519-271-7233. She has the final list. May 14th-15th is our high school /young adult male retreat at St Michael high school. Please contact your core team rep for more information or call my office 519-345-2972 ext 26. Listowel - Chris and Barb Runstedler 519-595-4029, Wingham - Mike and Amy Cronin 519-887-9158, Brussels - Lori Pipe 519-887-9158, Dublin/Seaforth cluster - Laura Devereaux 519-301-8949. There is still room for Steubenville. Get your registration in as soon as possible. Thanks.  Karen Doyle- CYM

STRATFORD AND DISTRICT RIGHT TO LIFE wants to thank everyone who volunteered, participated and contributed in any way to make our Annual Garage Sale such a success. The money raised from this sale will be used towards “Reaching Minds Through Media Campaign”. Thank you for your dedication in saving Grocery Tapes from Zehrs and leaving them in the boxes at the entrance of the church for our fundraiser. Everything is certainly appreciated.

 

St. Patrick’s School, Kinkora is building an audio library for students to use in multiple ways at school and at home. We need parents and community members to read books and we will make a recording. Eventually, students will be able to access these digital versions on MP3 players, iPods, our desktop computers, CD players and even through our website. Please contact Kathleen vonEuw 519-393-8097 kvoneuw@yahoo.ca or the office at school 519-393-5580 if you are able to help be a part of this exciting project. We are also looking for some gently used CD walkmans or MP3’s that the children could use in the listening center at school, for our new audio library.

 

If you are interested in receiving a visit from a member of the Pastoral Care Team or Father Paul, or you know of someone who would like a visit (e.g. ill, recuperating or unable to get out), please call Father Paul at 519-345-2972 ext 21 or Veronica Kolkman at 519-347-2689. We are available to bring the Holy Eucharist to your home.

 

Deadline is looming for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid Spain!

 

By May 8, young people must make a deposit of $200 if they wish to attend World Youth Day with our platinum package.

 

Hotel Rooms have been secured (40 rooms, double occupancy) in downtown Madrid (Hotel Praga, right beside Plaza Cibeles, sight of the Opening Mass). In order to maintain these rooms, deposits must be made.  Otherwise, the suppliers will sell them to the next in line.

 

Pilgrims should be 18 years of age by December 31st, 2011. Otherwise younger pilgrims must be accompanied by another adult, an older sibling, or adult who agrees to chaperone.  Chaperones will not be provided by the group.  Due to the downtown nature of this event, we cannot allow anyone under 18 to travel unaccompanied.

 

Date of departure; August 9, 2011 from Toronto to Madrid. Transfer from Madrid to Zarragoza, Spain for the Days in Diocese.

 

August 10 - 14, 2011 pilgrims will be billeted into the homes of parishioners of the parish of "The Exultation of the Holy Cross".  Pilgrims will enjoy the experience of a true medieval town and the vibrancy of Spanish Catholicism.

 

August 15, Mass of Sending with bishops in Zarragoza then transfer from Zarragoza to Madrid (Hotel Praga, 7 nights).

August 16 - 21 Continental Breakfast included with hotel.

 

World Youth Day begins at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, August 16, in Cibeles Squara (check it out on Google Earth).

Each day pilgrims participate in teachings with language specific bishops.  Youth Festivals every evening and afternoon.

 

The Holy Father will arrive on August 18th and will close the celebration on August 21st. Return to Toronto August 22nd.

 

$2925.00 per pilgrim * does not include airline tax, fuel surcharge (approx combined $370.00) or WYD registration fee (approx. $290.00CA).

Four day optional side trip to Fatima $780.00.

 

If you a young person who is search of a meaningful, fun-filled, faith-enriching experience, if you are looking to meet new people who think like you, then by all means join us.

 Weekday Masses

St. Patrick’s, Kinkora (K) and St. Vincent de Paul, Mitchell (M)

 May we remember in prayer, the priests, deacons, women and men religious, and seminarians of the Diocese of London.
May they be faithful to the charge given to them by the Lord, especially remembering:
Fr. August Feccia. C.S., Fr. Andrew W. Cho, Fr. Slawomir Szwagrzyk, Fr. Waclaw Chudy, C.S.M.A., Fr. David Furlonger, C.Ss.R.,
Fr. Richard Hurdle and Fr. Marvin Labute, C.S.B.