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First Sunday of Lent February 21, 2010
The Church stands firm upon the rock of Peter. Peter’s faith stands firm upon the rock of God’s Word made flesh in Jesus Christ.
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.
Lenten Confessions… On Wednesday, March 3rd confessions will be available from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church.
Collection February 14, 2010 Kinkora: Regular envelopes $955.00, Haiti Relief Fund $960.00, Building Fund $125.00, loose $129.87. Mitchell: Regular envelopes $1,126.00, Haiti Relief Fund $160.00, Building Fund $220.00, loose $123.75. Thank you for your generous support!
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 CWL News The next monthly meeting will be held on Wed. March 3rd at the Kinkora Community Centre after the 7:00 p.m. Mass. All ladies welcome to attend! If possible, please try to attend this Mass as it will be offered for the deceased members of our Council. As well, the sacrament of reconciliation will be available both before and after Mass. We will be hosting the local World Day of Prayer at St. Patrick's Church, Kinkora on Friday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. The focus country is Cameroon and the theme is "Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God". All men and women are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served after the service. Please join us for our next Soup 'n Chili Luncheon which will be held on Sunday, Mar. 7th following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Tickets will be available that day for our upcoming Draw for a beautiful Lap quilt and Table-runners: $2 each or three tickets for $5. The winning tickets will be drawn at our Ladies Banquet on Apr. 25th.
Mitchell Logan K of C News… There will be an Executive meeting at Steve Goettlers on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Note: 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.
Fish & Chip Dinner… On Friday, February 26th 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 “Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God” (focus 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.
Soccer Registration… The Kinkora Athletic Association Soccer registration is on the following dates: Thursday, Feb. 25th at the Kinkora school gym from 3:00-5:00 p.m; Saturday, Feb. 27th at Rostock hall from 2:00-4:00 p.m; Monday, March 8th at Kinkora Community Centre from 7:00-9:00 p.m. New rule this year: You can register on the above dates. After March 8th until March 30th you can register for twice the price. Phone registrations must be paid within 48 hours or you will not be considered registered. For more information call Darlene 519-393-6115 or Lisa 519-393-5201 or Tammy 519-595-2755.
Spaghetti Supper… 1st 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 is also available.
Youth Ministry News… The youth lead Mass on February 14th at St. James Church was a time of blessing for all. I hope to have more youth lead Masses as we grow. There will be a youth lead Mass on April 10th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose, Brussels and also on May 16th at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart, Wingham. I would like to thank Marian Van Dooren for looking after the coffee and cookies. Applications for Steubenville are at the back of the church. You can fill them out and put them in an envelope and mark Steubenville Conference, attention of Karen Doyle on the front. Please place them in the collection basket. Cost for registration is $165.00 in American funds. Karen Doyle - CYM
March Break Horse Camp… Camps for cowboys and cowgirls at “Saddle Up Stables” in Sebringville. A full week of fun, riding lessons, arts, crafts, team games, learning horse parts and proper grooming and how to look after a horse. Book Early, Limited spaces available. For more information call Brenda or Paul at 519-393-8284 or 519-393-8286.
Parish Pastoral Council Meetings in 2010 March 18, May 20 September 16, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Rectory
Weekday Masses St. Patrick’s, Kinkora (K) and St. Vincent de Paul, Mitchell (M)
Monday, Feb. 22 Feast - The Chair of St. Peter 1 Peter 5:1-4 9:00 a.m. Mass (K) + Brian Van Moorsel - Madelyn Ryan Matthew 16:13-19
Tuesday, Feb. 23 Memorial - St. Polycarp Isaiah 55:10-11 9:00 a.m. Mass (M) Intentions of Anne Marie & Arnold Bos Matthew 6:7-15
Wednesday, Feb. 24 10:00 a.m. Hillside Nursing Home + Jim Cronin - Joan Stapleton Jonah 3:1-10 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Confessions (K) Luke 11:29-32
Thursday, Feb. 25 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (M) Esther C:12,14-16, 23-25 9:00 a.m. Mass (M) Intentions of Charlie & Agnes Gaffney - Hilda Ruston Matthew 7:7-12
Friday, Feb. 26 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (K) Ezekiel 18:21-28 9:00 a.m. Mass (K) + Joe Murray - M/M Bill Devereaux Matthew 5:20-26 7:00 p.m. STATIONS of the CROSS (K)
Saturday, Feb. 27 9:00 a.m. Mass (K) Intentions of Kevin Brown - M/M Jerome Murray Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Matthew 5:43-48 Confessions 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. (M) Vigil - See Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass (M) - Pro populo
Sunday, Feb. 28 Second Sunday of LENT Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 8:30 a.m. Mass (M) - Pro populo Philippians 3:17—4:1 10:00 a.m. Mass (K) - Pro populo Luke 9:28-36 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.
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