Bulletin

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 14, 2010

Fill our hearts with the light of the Gospel.

MONDAY

9:00am 

                    

TUESDAY                    

9:00am                 

7:00pm

7:30pm

WEDNESDAY

9:00am 

7:30pm

   

THURSDAY               

9:00am

   

FRIDAY               

9:00am

SATURDAY

9:00am

5:00pm

      

MASS INTENTIONS

HAMILTON DIOCESE PRAYER CALENDAR:

We pray for the following people or groups this week:

Monday           Fr. David Lewis

Tuesday:  Fr. Robert Hetu

Wednesday:    Married Couples

Thursday: Fr. Ronald Voisin

Friday:     Fr. Terence Sehl

Saturday: Fr. Peter Tuyen Nguyen

LENT: A time to grow in our relationship with Christ: The CWL is sponsoring a LENTEN RETREAT, to be held in the Church on Tuesday, March 16th, after the 7 pm Mass.   Fr. Kenneth LeBlanc of the Legionaries of Christ, will be the Retreat Master.  The Retreat is open to all Parishioners.  Refreshments to follow.  Please note: In lieu of the Retreat, there will be noCWL General Meeting this month.

14 Day Holy Land and Rome Pilgrimage Tour Led by Fr. Malcolm Katzenberger - Oct 18 - Oct 31, 2010.  Visit Jaffa, Haifa, Galilee, Nazareth, Cana, Tabor, Jerusalem, Masada, Bethlehem, Rome, The Vatican, Assisi and more.   The cost of $3,380.00 (Twin) includes roundtrip airfare, hotels, Coach Transportation, Breakfast/Dinner, Guides and Entrance Fees.  Call Claire Waxman at 1-877-665-5050 for further details.

FRIDAY NIGHT PRAYER GROUP  – has resumed.  ARE YOU IN NEED OF PRAYER – Place your petitions in the Petition Box on the table by the Hearth Room.  They will be prayed for every Friday evening.  Please join Prayer Time on Fridays at 7pm in the Church.  Everyone welcome.

The Knights of Columbus will host members of the Catholic Women's League and their guests at a full course roast beef dinner on Friday, April 9th at the Knights’ Hall, 2400 Industrial Road, Burlington.  Tickets are just $10.00 each and are available at the church office. All CWL members and guests are invited to this evening of fun, fellowship and food! 

Halton Pro-Life Annual General Meeting will be held on Thurs. Mar. 25th  at 7:30pm in the St. Gabriel Parish Centre, 2261 Parkway Drive, Burlington. All are invited to hear the main speaker, Anthony Cordeiro, Vice Principal, Bishop Reding High School, Milton, describe the growth of the Culture of Life clubs among the Halton Catholic high school students. For details, please call Halton Pro-Life at 905-632-3232.

You are invited to a LENTEN PEACE & CREATION MASS WITH BISHOP BERGIE on Thurs. Mar. 18th at 7pm at  St. Margaret Mary Parish, at the corner of Glenford & Idlewood Avenue (off Fennel Avenue East), Hamilton.  The Mass will have a special focus on Pope Benedict's 2010 World Day of Peace Message followed by a small social where materials on Faith and Creation will be available.  More info at: 905-528-7988 ext. 2233 or dbaltaz@hamiltondiocese.com

Sts. Cyril & Methodius Parish, 204 Park St. N. Hamilton is having a CABBAGE ROLL SALE on  Wed. Mar. 24th from 10am–6pm.  Delicious homemade cabbage rolls are only $14/dozen but must be ordered in advance by Mar. 18th at  905-529-6674 or cabbagerolls@slovakchurch.com.

The Knights of Columbus Council 5073 invites all parishioners to join the Very Reverend Matthew Ustrzycki in celebrating their Annual Founder’s Day Memorial Mass here at St. Paul’s on Mon. Mar. 22nd.  The commemoration will begin with the Rosary from 6:45-7:15pm, followed by Gospel music from 7:15 until the beginning of Mass at 7:30pm.   A light Reception and Social will take place in the Parish Hall after Mass

The Knights of Columbus are holding their Annual  ST. PATRICK’S PARTY & DANCE on Sat. Mar. 13th at their Hall, 2400 Industrial St.  Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the Manning Irish Dancers, a DJ and live entertainment.  The menu features Corned Beef & Cabbage and more.  Tickets are $25 each.  Call Steve at 905-333-6472 or contact the Hall at 905-335-5073 to reserve yours.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE -  Join Father James Petrie and Father Martin Bradbury on a Marian Pilgrimage through the Spiritual Heart of France on October 06 - 14, 2010 - Visiting: Lourdes, The Baths,(the site of many miracles), Carcassonne, Grenoble & La Salette, Ars:(the life of Saint John Vianney), Paray- le-Monial, Sacred Heart Basilica, Nevers: the remains of Saint Bernadette, Paris: Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, the Champs Elysees, L’Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and much more. Price:  $2598 + taxes per person based on double occupancy

For further information and the upcoming brochure please contact:

Joanne Cothran oft Skylink Holidays at 416 849 6629 / Toll free: 1 866 296 334

or  Jennie Dodson at 905 - 335-6902.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PUB NIGHT will take place at St. Patrick Church on Sat. Mar 20th from 7-11pm..  Featuring the Live Band – “NOW AND THEN” which includes a few St. Patrick’s Choir Members from the  5pm Saturday Mass - Janie McNeill-Slaats, Choir Director; Sarah Nolte, Singer; and Jim Nardi, Musician, this is a sure-fire way to beat the Winter Blahs.  Admission is $5 at the door, plus a Cash Bar.  St. Patrick’s is located at 196 Kenwood Ave. Burlington.

Adoption builds families – Have you ever considered adoption?  To learn more about the adoption process through the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton, you are most welcome to attend an Information Night on Wed. Mar. 24th at 7pm at 735 King St. E. in Hamilton.  Available children range from six months to six years and everything in between.  Call 905-525-2012 – Ext. 3125.

Stress in your marriage? – RETROUVAILLE is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage.  Some experience coldness - others conflict in their relationship.  Most don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it.  Retrouvaille can help.  For confidential info or to register for the April program which begins with a weekend on April 9-11 in Niagara Falls, call 905-664-5212 or email: retrouvaille.hamilton@cogeco.ca or check www.hamiltonretrouvaille.com.

In today's bulletin you will find the insert "See your gift grow", which details a few of the more than 200 overseas projects by Development and Peace in places such as Haiti, Sudan and the Middle East.  On Page 11 of this insert you will see  exactly how your gift is put to use. Next week is Share Lent Sunday. Please be as generous as you are able at this time of great need.  You will find Share Lent envelopes in your envelope box, as well as at the back of the Church. Many thanks for your wonderful support.

STOP Human Trafficking! Gain insight into one of the greatest evils of our time at a workshop hosted by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Waterdown on April 10th from 9:30am - 3:30pm.   Help stop this crime.  Hear guest speaker Julian Sher, award winning investigative journalist and author of “One Child at a Time”, whose work focuses on Internet pornography and the exploitation of children.  See the poster on the Bulletin Board, check the Website at www.caughtintheweb2010.blogspot.com and register by e-mail at caughtintheweb2010@gmail.com

A Note from the Catholic Cemeteries… Families are reminded to kindly remove all winter wreaths and decorations from their lots at all area Catholic Cemeteries by April 1st, 2010, to facilitate the spring cemetery clean-up.  Any wreaths or decorations remaining after April 1st will be removed and discarded by cemetery staff.  For further information, please call the cemetery office at 905-522-7727 or 1-800-661-5985..

Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+ Wedding Anniversary in the year 2010?  If you are, you are cordially invited to join couples from across the Diocese of Hamilton for one of two Wedding Anniversary Masses.  Please choose either Sun. Apr. 11th at the Church of Our Lady parish in Guelph OR Sun. Apr. 18th at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Hamilton.  Both Masses will take place at 2pm.  (Space allows room for Anniversary couples only - those married 60 years or more are allowed 1 guest.)  Please refer to the poster on the Bulletin Board for information on to register for this celebration.

We have received a BIG Thank You from the Brothers of the Good Shepherd for the continued generosity of the parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Parish.  They want us to know how much they appreciate it.  And we are now able to once again resume our on-going collection of non-perishable food, small household items and clothing on their behalf.  They are also always in great need of plastic shopping bags.

The Knights of Columbus Council 5073 invites all parishioners to join the Very Reverend Matthew Ustrzycki in celebrating their Annual Founder’s Day Memorial Mass here at St. Paul’s on Mon. Mar. 22nd.  The commemoration will begin with the Rosary from 6:45-7:15pm, followed by Gospel music from 7:15 until the beginning of Mass at 7:30pm.   A light Reception and Social will take place in the parish hall after Mass.

UPCOMING EVENTS

An Evening with Bishop Tonnos: A Lenten Reflection for Men - Join Hamilton Bishop Anthony Tonnos for an evening of worship, fellowship, good food and reflection on the spirituality of Catholic men in today’s Church and the world on Tues. Mar. 16, beginning with registration at 5pm and Mass at 5:30pm followed by roast beef dinner and presentation. It takes place at the: Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 574 Northcliffe Ave., Dundas,  Tickets $25.  Call John Towler, 905-639-5949, or Tom Mancini, 905-632-4692 to reserve your spot.  Spaces are limited so tickets must be purchased in advance.

The Halton Catholic District School Board is currently in the process of developing a Strategic Plan to serve as a blueprint for the future in continuing its important role in Catholic education.  As part of the consultation process with all members of the Halton community, you are invited to provide input to the Board in the development of strategies, indicators and expected outcomes of the Strategic plan by attending a “Strategic Planning Public Information and Participation Session” on Thurs. Mar 25th at 7pm at Corpus Christi Sch. Burlington.  Please RSVP to T. Stocco at 905-632-6300-X181 or

to stoccot@hcdsb.org.  More info  at: www.hcdsb.org/sprp.

•You are eligible for a Snow Angels volunteer if you are 65 years of age or older and currently receive the Seniors’

Tax Credit OR if you are any resident with a disability, documented by an Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

cheque stub, a wheelchair parking pass or a doctor's note, regardless of age.  Contact Erin Rowe at Notre Dame

High School for more information.  Call 905-335-1544 or email rowee@hcdsb.org

PILGRIMAGES: (More details on Bulletin Board)

•7-night Catholic Cruise to Alaska – May 25th - June 1st.

•Our Lady of the Cape Shrine, Quebec - Aug 22 - 25, 2010  - Bev Traina at 905 - 575-0145

•National Shrine of Divine Mercy - Stockbridge, Ma - Sept. 17 - 19, 2010 - Bev Traina at 905 - 575-0145

•Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France - Oct. 6-14, 2010 - Led bt Fr. Jim Petrie and Fr. Martin Bradbury -

- Call Jennie Dodson

•14-Day Holy Land and Rome Pilgrimage Tour - Oct. 18 - 31, 2010 - Led by Fr. Malcolm Katzenberger

•World Renowned 'Mother Angelica' - Hanceville & EWTN Alabama - Nov. 1-8, 2010 - Bev Traina - 905 - 575-0145

VACATION BIBLE CAMP 2010 - Open to children entering JK to Grade 6 in Fall 2010, as well as Teen Leaders entering Grade 7 and up. Space in all grade levels including teens is limited.  Camp will be held July 19-23, from 9am until 12:30pm daily.  Fee for campers is $50 and includes all snacks, games and activities.  Fee for Teen Leaders is $25 and includes snack, t-shirt, activities & training. Fees payable by cash or cheque. Registration held one day only, Saturday March 27th in the Parish Hall, 9:30-11am.  Campers & teens must be registered parishioners to participate.

Notre Dame Snow Angels Program - Wiarton Willies says 6 more weeks of winter? - Not to worry!  Students of Notre Dame High School will continue to provide a free snow removal service to those who are unable to clear their own snow this winter. 

The Program is activated by 'Snow Emergency' conditions as announced in local media.  Generally the Snow Angel volunteers clear snow from their assigned walkways within 24 hours at the END of a major snowfall and are responsible for the following:

•Clearing of snow from City Sidewalks in front of the home;

•Clearing of snow off driveways and driveway entrances left by snow plows;

•Clearing a path to the client's front door

The DIOCESAN LIBRARY provides audio-visual and printed materials to assist our Catholic community in its faith journey.  All are welcome to benefit from our resources.  The Library is located at the Chancery Office, 700 King St. West, Hamilton, and is open Mon-Fri from 1-4:30pm.  If you are unable to access the library during these hours, please contact the Librarian, Ms. Dominy Williams at 905-528-7988, Ext. 2252 or e-mail dwilliams@hamiltondioces.com. as materials can be mailed to those unable to come to the Library in person: www.hamiltondiocese.com/libraryservices/

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INCOME TAX RECEIPTS:  Just a reminder that your Income Tax receipts are ready for pick-up and are in a box at the back of the church in alphabetical order.  Also, Tax Receipts from the St. Vincent de Paul's Angel Tree program have now been mailed out.  If you have not received yours, please notify the office.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS – June 19, 2009 – June 19, 2010

The Peoples Prayer for Priests; “Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests and through her intercession, strengthen them for their ministry.

•We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words, “Do whatever he tells you.”

•May your priests have the heart of Joseph, Mary’s most chaste spouse. 

•May the “Blessed Mother’s” own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the Cross.

•May your priests be holy, filled with the fire of your love, seeking nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of

souls.  Amen.

St. John Vianney, Pray for us.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY – 2010

Prayer for the Year of the Family;

God of all times and places, we ask you to be with us as we pray:

For families who struggle to speak to one another in love,

For families who delight in being together,

For families who want to live with less in order that others may

       have more,

For families who do not have enough, and struggle for the

       necessities of life,

For families who read your word together,

For families who find it hard to spend any time together,

For my family,

For the families in my community,

For the families in our parish,

For the families around the world,

For all families, we pray that your love will

       grow in them, so that your love will shine  

       through .them.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD  CENTRE is always in great need of non-perishable food item. as well as grocery bags,

Just a reminder that during the renovations here at St. Paul's, donations to the Good Shepherd Centre

can be dropped off at St. Gabriel's Church.

ARE YOU IN NEED OF PRAYER – Place your petitions in the Petition Box on the table by the Hearth Room. They will be prayed for every Friday evening.  Please join Prayer Time on Fridays at 7pm in the Church.  Everyone welcome.

HEALING AFTER AN ABORTION: It is possible.  There is hope.  Caring hearts are available to help you deal with the difficult feelings that often come after an abortion.  At Project Rachel we offer a confidential service allowing people to work through their feelings and find hope and healing.  Please contact us at 905-526-1999 or toll free at 1-888-385-3850.

USED PRINT CARTRIDGES, ETC. – being collected by our Youth to divert them from landfills and raise $$$ for our Youth Programs.  Photocopy, inkjet and laser cartridges from your home or business can be placed gently in the green collection box in the foyer.

CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES provides confidential counseling for individuals, couples and families, as well as Seniors’ Intervention, Support, Mediation and Credit Counseling & Debt Management.  Catholic Family Services is located at 447 Main St. E., Unit 201, in Hamilton.  Further information at 905-527-3823, Ext. 279 or at www.cfshw.com.

Toronto Catholic Singles Association is a non-profit social and recreational club for Catholic singles of all ages with a mandate to foster Catholic fellowship through social, recreational, spiritual and volunteering events.  Annual membership is $10.  For additional info or to join, visit http://torontocatholicsingles.vpweb.ca.

SVDP Furniture Pickups - The SVDP Hamilton stores will be happy to pick up your used furniture for distribution.  Mattresses, couches and dressers are especially needed.   Please call either 905-549-3902 or 905-522-7045 on Mon.- Fri. between 10am-4pm to arrange a pickup.  Thank you.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL Stores are offering great savings on fall fashions and furnishings for the home at their stores located at 200 Parkdale Ave. North, 696 Upper Ottawa, Unit #1 and 480 Parkdale Ave. North.  They also offer FREE home pickup of donations.  Call 905-549-3902.

Teddies 4 Kiddies can always use volunteer knitters.  Knitting a Teddy Bear is easy and fun.  And most of all you will make a child HAPPY with each teddy that you knit.  Further information at www.teddies4kiddies.com

                      

Give Time.  Save Lives.  CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES relies on the skills and expertise of many volunteers.  We are searching for reliable volunteers to help ensure the success of the Burlington Permanent clinic located at 1250 Brant Street.  Volunteers provide refreshments to donors following their donation distribute milestone awards and ensure donors are feeling well before leaving the clinic.  Help lend a hand to this life-saving program.  If you are interested in more information on volunteering, please contact Andrea Davies at 1-866-537-7700 Extension 6318 or at andrea.davies@blood.ca.  To make an appointment to donate blood, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

¿HABLAS ESPAÑOL? – There is a Spanish Speaking Mass every Sunday at 6pm at St. Michael’s Church, 181 Sewell Drive in Oakville.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS:  There is a new simplified Guarantor Policy in effect for passport applications as of

October 1, 2007.  Under the new policy, an eligible guarantor must:

•Be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older;

•Hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid, or has been expired for no more than one year;

•Have been 16 years of age or older when they applied for their own passport; and

•Have known the applicant personally for at least two years.

Now, any family member as well as any individual residing at the applicant’s address may act as guarantor, provided he or she meets the requirements noted above.  To simplify the verification of guarantor’s eligibility, Passport Canada will use its own database, thereby increasing the security and efficiency of the process.

FYI

MASS CARDS:  If you would like to request a specific date to have a Mass said for the deceased or a special intention, please come to the Parish Office at least 3-4 months prior to the date requested to try to avoid disappointment. There will be multiple intentions on Tues. evening at 7pm and Sat. morning at 9am.

MULTIPLE MASS INTENTIONS – Because of the many requests we receive for Masses to be said here in the Parish as opposed to being sent to the missions where they can be said in a more timely fashion, we will have multiple intentions at two of the daily masses during the week, Tues. 7pm & Sat. 9am. This is as per the policy of the Hamilton Diocese. 

BAPTISMS:  Baptism is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 12:30pm  Registration forms are available in the pamphlet rack in the foyer.  Baptismal preparation is held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm in the Hearth Room.

MARRIAGES:  Couples planning to be married must contact the priest one year in advance.  You must be a registered parishioner, attending this parish.

HOSPITAL VISITS: If any of your family members is in the hospital and would like a visit from the priest, please see one of the priests or call the parish office at 905 - 332-5115.

CATHOLIC FUNERAL RITES:  Information relating to the services offered at our cemeteries within our diocese see www.thecatholiccemeteries.ca or call 905-522-7727 or 1-800-661-5985.

NEW PARISHONERS:  We invite you to take time to register by completing a Census Card, available at the Welcome Desk in the foyer.  If you want to use the Offertory Envelopes, please take a box and put the envelope number on the Census Card.

VOCATION OFFICE (Rev. Kevin Cull) – All parishes have received copies of the St. Therese Vocation Society Prayer Card along with posters promoting this inititave.  Additonal copies of the Prayer Card are available upon request.  Please visit www.vocationinfo.ca for information about the Vocation Society including copies of the prayers in a PDF format that can be downladed as well as an online registration form..

GOOD SHEPHERD:  St. Paul’s will continue to collect grocery bags to help distribute food to needy families. Grocery-sized or bigger bags can be dropped off in the cloak room closest to the Hearth Room.

CREDIT COUNSELLING – Are you, or someone you know, having difficulty making ends meet?  Are you behind in your payments and getting embarrassing phone calls from creditors?  Perhaps we can help!  CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES offer free and confidential credit counselling for individuals and families of all faiths.  Please call 905-527-3823 x269 for an appointment with our credit counsellors.  You can also check our website at www.cfshw.com.  We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings for your convenience.

DURING THE RENOVATIONS WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD ( i.e. food, clothing and small household items) UNTIL AFTER THE RENOVATIONS ARE COMPLETED.  THESE ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT ST. GABRIEL'S PARISH DURING THIS PERIOD.  THANK YOU.

Please note:  The Good Shepherd Food Bank is ALWAYS in need of plastic bags for groceries. 

The NON-PERISHABLE FOOD COLLECTION BOX will now be permanently placed in the foyer of the parish.  Please consider purchasing extra of the following staples and dropping them off to help those less fortunate. 

The main staples always in need are:

Kraft DinnerPasta & Pasta SauceCanned Tuna & Salmon

Pork & Beans    Canned Tomatoes      Canned Fruit

SoupsSugar Tea & Coffee 

Of course any non-perishable food products would be appreciated..

CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING - The advertisements on the back page make our bulletin possible.  Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service.  Call Liturgical Publications at 1-800-268-2637.

Rose Stainsby - John and Teresa Foster

         

Magda Kiss - Jim and Gabrielle & Family

James Householder - Bonita King

Intention of Walter Tymchuk - Patricia Tymchuk

CWL RETREAT - Open to whole Parish

Douglas Kyle - Guy and Effie Gabbani

Stations of the Cross

Int. of Mark & Sharon Gallant - Frank & Alma Gallant

In honour of St. Joseph - Mr. & Mr.s Louis Rizzuto

St. Joseph

Francisca Rodrigues - Grace Moniz

Rose Stainsby - MacLeod Family

Rene McGee - Gil McGee

Stephen Gunning - George and Geoff Mizuno

Natalie Morin - Anne and Hayes Nicholson

VOCATION VIEW:  Jesus came to forgive.  Since people continue to sin, we need people who will continue to forgive

in Jesus’ way.  How about YOU?

Check this site under "Parish Groups" for the Lenten and Easter Schedule.

Full-Time Position available for Secretary/Bookkeeper with knowledge of QuikBooks.  If interested please submit resume to office as soon as possible.