6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 14, 2010
Stations of the Cross
During Lent will be on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Kinkora.
World Youth Day Meeting
I would like to invite every young person (18 years of age by January 1st, 2011) from Mitchell and Kinkora and beyond to come to an information evening on Tues., Feb. 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory in Kinkora. This coming WYD will be celebrated in Madrid, Spain from August 14 to 21, 2011. This pilgrimage promises to be unforgettable! Please invite friends and anyone you know who might be interested. Fr. Paul
Memorial Mass
There will be a Memorial Mass for Michael Von Euw on Sat., February 20 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Refreshments afterwards in the parish hall. Our prayers are with Louis and Theresa at this time of loss.
Collection
February 7, 2010
Kinkora: Regular envelopes $1,235.00, Haiti Relief Fund $50.00, Building Fund $425.00, Initial offering $5.00, loose $85.00.
Mitchell: Regular envelopes $1,172.00, Haiti Relief Fund $630.00, Building Fund $10.00, Initial offering $25.00, New Year's Day $100.00, loose $54.00.
Thank you for your generous support!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Pastoral Care
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.
Tax Receipts are Ready
The 2009 Income Tax Receipts are available for pick up at the entrance of the church. Please pick up your receipt and try to avoid the high cost of postage.
St. Patrick's Financial Update
December 2009
Income $126,764.26
Expenses 113,757.53
Surplus $ 13,006.73
January 2010
Income $ 8,754.22
Expenses 9,008.45
Deficit $ 254.23
Our Diocesan Loan now stands at $397,142.70. We have a total of $17,833.85 in the Steeple Fund. As you can see at the end of 2009 we had a surplus. Thank you very much for your generous support. A job well done. St. Patrick's Finance Committee
Congratulationsˇ¦
Camille Christie received an Applause Award from the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board for her significant and positive contribution to the school of St. Michael's Catholic Secondary School. Jane Schwering and Trevor Boyd also won from St. Patrick's, Kinkora.
Knights of Columbus
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.
Mitchell Logan K of C News
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; Tuesday, Feb. 16thˇ¦. Mike Myre, Field Agent for Knights of Columbus Insurance, will be attending our General Meeting to make a presentation to members about current and new products available. All members should plan to attend. Friday. Feb. 19th, Euchre Party hosted by the Knights in St. Vincent de Paul Hall at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome, prizes available. 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.
Pancake Supper in Mitchell
The Trinity Anglican Church Pancake Supper will be served at the Royal Canadian Legion, 175 St. Andrews Street, Mitchell. Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Donations at the door to support a child in Africa.
Fish & Chip Dinner
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.
World Day of Prayer
Knox Presbyterian Church in Mitchell will host the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 5, 2010. The theme is ˇ°Let Everything That Has Breath Praise Godˇ± (country is Cameroon). The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Living the Catholic Faith
Archbishop Terrence Prendergast S.J. will be speaking on living the gift of our Catholic Faith and facing the challenge of our times. Location: St. Peter's Seminary Auditorium on Wed., Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the: St. Peter's Institute for Catholic Formation, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition & Family Formation. Everyone is welcome. Freewill offering.
Lenten Confessionsˇ¦
On Wednesday, March 3rd confessions will be available from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church.
Take note: The parish office will be closed on Monday, February 15th for FAMILY DAY.
Weekday Masses
St. Patrick’s, Kinkora (K) and St. Vincent de Paul, Mitchell (M)
Monday, Feb. 15 9:00 a.m. Mass (K) Intentions of Gen Brown - M/M Dennis Brown
James 1:1-11
Mark 8:11-13
Tuesday, Feb. 16 9:00 a.m. Mass (M) + Souls in Purgatory - M/M Charlie Gaffney
James 1:12-18 7:30 p.m. World Youth Day Information Meeting in rectory (K)
Mark 8:14-21
Wednesday, Feb. 17 ASH WEDNESDAY
Joel 2:12-18 9:00 a.m. School Mass (K) + Harry DeWetering - family
2 Cor 5:20--6:2 12:00 noon Mass (K) ~ Latin ~
Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 7:00 p.m. Mass (M) Mass of Thanksgiving - M/M Rob Sawyer
Thursday, Feb. 18 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (M)
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 9:00 a.m. Mass (M) + Michael Von Euw - M/M Paddy Woods
Luke 9:22-25
Friday, Feb. 19 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (K)
Isaiah 58:1-9 9:00 a.m. Mass (K) + Kay O’Rourke - M/M Hank Van Bakel
Matthew 9:14-15 7:00 p.m. STATIONS of the CROSS (K)
Saturday, Feb. 20 11:00 a.m. Memorial Mass (M) + Michael Von Euw
Isaiah 58:9-14
Luke 5:27-32 Confessions 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. (M)
Vigil - See Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass (M) - Pro populo
Sunday, Feb. 21 First Sunday of LENT
Deuteronomy 26:4-10 8:30 a.m. Mass (M) - Pro populo
Romans 10:8-13 10:00 a.m. Mass (K) - Pro populo
Luke 4:1-13 12:00 noon Mass (K) ~ Latin ~
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. Philip Joseph, Fr. Albert Corradin, C.S., Fr. Clare Coleman, Fr. John
Costello, Fr. Mark Poulin and Fr. Matthew Kucharski.