Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family of Michael Paul Von Euw, of British Columbia. He was the son of Louis and Theresa Von Euw. Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. There will be a Memorial Mass for Michael on Sat., February 20 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Refreshments afterwards in the parish hall.

Welcome Nolan Matthew Gene Rolph, son of Matthew & Ginny who was baptized at St. Vincent de Paul Church last Sunday. Welcome Maeve Elise Ritchie, daughter of David & Elaine of Stratford who was baptized at St. Patrick’s Church last week.

This weekend is a chance to check out what is involved in a call to the priesthood and to spend some quiet time with the Lord to figure it out. Location: St. Peter’s Seminary on February 26-28 and is open to men 17 years of age and older. Cost is $20 with registration. For more info, please contact Father Matthew Kucharski, Vocations Director at 1-888-548-9649 or e-mail : vocations@rcec.london.on.ca Registration is due by February 23rd.

Greetings Brother Knights, Garry Duwyn is planning a meeting to start organizing the Spring Appreciation Dinner for our priests. Wed. Feb. 10th at 7:30 p.m. at Garry's house. We are looking for a few more people to help plan this event. We need your input and your ideas as to what and how we pull this event together. The workload on this should not take much time. Please consider helping us organize this important event.

Upcoming events: Sat. Feb. 13th, Pasta and Salads Dinner served after Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass in St. Vincent de Paul Hall, prepared by Knights. Proceeds go towards the room renovations at the Kinkora rectory for Fr. Gutowski; General meeting at St. Vincent de Paul on Tuesday, Feb. 16th at 7:30 p.m. All members re invited to attend and have your opinions heard; Friday. Feb. 19th, Euchre party in St. Vincent de Paul Hall at 7:30 p.m., organized by the Knights. There will be an Executive meeting at Steve Goettlers on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Note: The 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.

Janice Kolkman and Sarah Donkers will be participating in a poverty-awareness trip to the Dominican Republic with St. Michael Secondary School in the middle of February.  They are gathering the following items to donate to the people of Consuelo:

• Personal items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, personal hygiene products;
• Medicines such as advil, aspirin, cold medicines, cough medicines, tylenol, multivitamins;
• School supplies such as small calculators, crayons, glue, pens, pencils, erasers, pencil crayons, scissors, tape, washable markers;
• Household items such as small flashlights and batteries;
• Clothing such as underwear, socks, t-shirts.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

Friday, February 12, 2010 at Kinkora Community Centre at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00.

~ Age of Majority ~

PANCAKE SUPPER on Tuesday, February 16th at the Kinkora Community Centre 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adults $7.00, Children 12 and under $4.00, Under 5 free, $30.00 per family. Take out available.

Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Kinkora Community Centre 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets $15.00 per person, Children 12 and under $7.00, 5 and under free. Takeout available. ALL ARE WELCOME. For tickets call: Frank DeWetering 519-393-6822 or Bob Van Der Pryt 519-345-0383.

1^st Ellice Scouts 22nd Annual Spaghetti Supper, co-sponsored by the Ellice Optimist Club on Wednesday, February 24th, at Sebringville Community Centre from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Adults $7.00, Children 12 and under $4.00, 4 & under  free. Take out orders available.

Habitat for Humanity, Stratford-Perth has planned their next build for Mitchell. We are currently searching for a suitable building lot for a single family dwelling in or very near to the town of Mitchell. If you are aware of any available property, please contact one of the following: Ken Clarke, Building Committee Chair at 519-273-0806 or e-mail kennclarkehabitat@rogers.com; Hilda Ruston, Family Committee at 519-348-4974 or e-mail hbruston@quadro.net; Dave Williams, Church Liaison at 519-229-8200 or e-mail willy@quadro.net. Thank you.

On Wednesday, March 3rd confessions will be available from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church.

Engaged couples can still register for a Marriage Preparation Weekend at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall in Mitchell on Feb. 26, 27 and 28. Please contact the parish office for the registration form (519-345-2972 ext. 23).  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: A few more married couples are needed to share their experiences and insights at this course. If you can help, please call Mark & Maridale Vogels at 519-345-2315 after 4:30 p.m.

I wish to thank the ladies of the CWL Dublin for their support in making dinner for the CORE team retreat last Saturday. The retreat went very well and all were blessed. Also the evening with NET was a lot of fun and was very well attended. I wish to remind everyone of the next youth lead Mass on Sunday, Feb. 14th at St James Church, Seaforth at 9:00 a.m. I will have registration forms at the back of the churches for Steubenville. The funds have to be handed in much earlier this year so if you are planning to attend sign up soon. I am asking 2 different clusters to try to raise the money for the bus ($3400). The cost for registration is $165 US funds. At this time we are at par for Canadian funds. All we will need is a passport to cross the border.

Karen Doyle is presently employed by St. James, Seaforth; St. Patrick’s, Dublin; St. Joseph’s, Listowel; Sacred Heart, Wingham and St. Ambrose, Brussels as a youth minister. She is currently working with many young people from the area.

Knox Presbyterian Church in Mitchell will host the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 5, 2010. The theme is “Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God.” The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

On Tuesday, January 12th at St. Peter’s Cathedral in London, Bishop William T. McGrattan was ordained Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto. In a beautiful ceremony which included 35 bishops and more than 150 priests, Bishop McGrattan became the 10th bishop ordained from the Diocese of London. The Episcopal Ordination is now available on DVD for $20. To order your copy visit www.saltandlighttv.org/

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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: Pray for Parish Teams of Ingersoll Deanery, Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle (M.S.T.), Fr. Christopher Quinlan, Fr. Arthur Hathaway, C.S.B.,
Fr. Thomas Ashton, Fr. John Pluta and Fr. Ross Bartley.

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