Bulletin for January 10, 2010

              Baptism of the Lord

       “The Lord anointed Him with the Holy Spirit.”

       Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time  ~ Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010

            Isaiah 62.1 – 5; 1 Corinthians 12.4 – 11;   John 2.1 – 12   

A Proper Send Off:  Thank you to all who made sure that Fr. François’ last Sunday with us was a memorable one for him.  The Coffee House hosted a gathering after the 9:30 a.m. Mass and the CWL hosted one after the 11:30 a.m. Mass.  We all wish for him a wonderful ‘new’ beginning as he moves on to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Sturgeon Falls.

Do You Have a Child in Grade 3?  Registrations for 1^st Reconciliation (to be celebrated in the Lenten Season 2010) and 1^st Communion (to be celebrated in the Easter Season of 2010) will take place at our Parent Faith Enrichment Evenings. Mark your calendars now to attend either January 20^th or 21^st from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Choose one date to attend. If you child was NOT baptized at St. Patrick’s you need to bring a photocopy (no originals) of your child’s Baptismal Certificate.

Parish Pastoral Advisory Council is a group of parishioners who oversee matters of pastoral concern and provide lay leadership in matters that concern the parish.  They also promote parish involvement with other charitable organizations throughout our community.  They will be meeting for the first time of the new year Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  These meetings are open to anyone who may wish to attend.

The Challenge For Christian Unity:  On this Sunday, the Christmas Season ends with our commemoration of the Baptism of the Lord.  On this event, the Gospel writers see Jesus’ public ministry begin.  Jesus’ mission is to act as the beloved Son of God in preaching the Kingdom – the reign of God in which all humanity would live in harmony.  By His death – resurrection,  Jesus has begun that reign of God.  However, it needs to be completed.  That is the mission now of his disciples.  A good place for his disciples to start is by facing up to the issues that have created disunity among Christians.  The challenge before us all is to be an instrument of Unity.  One good way to start is by at least praying together.  Getting to know one another can remove fears, suspicions, misunderstandings and prejudices.  The annual WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY will begin next Sunday and conclude on January 24^th.

Our Christian Unity Event:  St. Patrick’s will host the annual Christian Unity Supper in our parish hall on Sunday, January 24^th starting at 5:30 p.m.  This yearly event is organized by representative from St. James Anglican, St. Mark’s United, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox and St. Patrick’s Catholic Churches.  It will be a pot luck supper and parishioners of St. Patrick’s are responsible for the main dishes.  Cost for tickets is $2 and only 80 will be sold to parishioners of St. Patrick’s.  They will be available after Masses in January and the parish office as long as they last.  So get in there quickly to assure a spot. 

The Week Ahead:

Tuesday, January 12^th  ~  Building and Grounds Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12^th ~  Parish Pastoral Council meets at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 13^th  ~ Seniors’ Luncheon Committee meets at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 13^th ~ Liturgy Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 13^th  ~  CWL meetings:  Executive at 6:00 p.m. / General at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 15^th  ~  Bridge at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 16^th  ~  Rosary Devotion at 11:00 a.m.

Rosary Devotion:  Please join us for the Rosary Devotion as we pray for peace from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16^th.   We will be meditating on the sorrowful mysteries followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet.  Let us begin the new year with this monthly devotion to Our Lady.  In the event of a funeral the rosary will be recited immediately following the funeral.

Building & Grounds Committee: This is a group that oversees the repairs and maintenance of our church building.  They are always looking for individuals who have expertise in this area.  Their next meeting will be held on Tues., January 12^th at 6:00 p.m.

Heavenly Ham Supper  St. James Church will be holding their “Heavenly Ham Supper” on Sat., Jan. 23^rd 2010 at 6:15 p.m.  Tickets are $15, children under 10 $7.50.  Please call 524-1175 for information or for tickets.  Tickets are also available in the parish office.

Year for Priests Celebration:  Pope Benedict XVI has declared the period from June 2009 to June 2010 as the Year for Priests.  St. Patrick’s will be honouring priests who have worked in our parish in one capacity or another, with a “Year For Priests Celebration” Wednesday, February 3^rd.  The evening will be hosted by our own Knights of Columbus and will begin with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m. presided by Bishop Noél Simard.  It will be followed by a banquet at 6:00 p.m.  Everyone will be welcome to the celebration of the Eucharist, but a ticket will be required for the banquet.  Tickets will be sold at Masses beginning January 16/17 and through the parish office.  The cost is $25 per person.  As there is limited seating, it is suggested that you get your tickets soon to assure your spot!!

CWL NEWS:  Thanks to all who worked at Fr. François’ farewell reception.  Our next meetings will take place on Wednesday, January 13^th.  The Executive will meet at 6:00 p.m. followed by the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Blank Pink CWL Annual Membership Envelopes for members who have opted to make their donations

through the Pre-Authorized Donation Program or who don’t use regular donation envelopes, are available at the entrances to the church.  Please ensure to put your name, address and phone number on the front of one of those envelopes, or put the same information on a blank one specifying its purpose.  The cost for membership is $15.00.

Parent Faith Enrichment Evenings for CONFIRMATION 2010  will be held from 7:00-9:00pm Tues. Jan. 26^th for parents of Gr. 7's & Wed. Jan. 27^th for parents of Gr. 8's & high school.  We have arbitrarily divided our candidates by grades.  If you need to attend the other date please do so.  If you have a child in each grade choose only one night to attend.  It is not necessary to phone me to let me know of your date change.  Your child must be represented by at least one adult at this evening.  If one or both parents can not attend it is appropriate to ask the sponsor, if one has been chosen, a Godparent or any significant adult relative/family member. Details of the Confirmation program, projects and the at-home resource will be reviewed at the Parent Evening.  The cost for Confirmation registration is $20.00 (cash or cheque) and will be collected at the Parent Evening. This fee helps cover the cost of the resources, photocopies & mail outs and will be posted to your offering envelope.  If you have questions please call Brenda Cavallin @ 522-3900 x 211.

Members of the Liturgy Committee  will meet on Wednesday, January 12^th at 7:00 p.m.

THANK YOU!  THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Goes out to the following  young parishioners;  Ben Bichel, Katherine Boyce, Kaitlynd & Krista Burns, Arthur & Louis Cavallin, Kate Manarin and Victor Sabau who were able to participate in the following invitation by Brenda Cavallin (Parish Co-ordinator of Children’s Sacraments). On Dec. 29^th a total of 12 doz. cup cakes and 6 doz. gingersnap cookies were baked, decorated and delivered to the Samaritan Centre.  Thank you to Deb Saunders who helped set up and direct the decorating station, Arthur Cavallin who directed the Ginger Snap baking and Robert Leblanc who welcomed our youth at the Samaritan Centre and lead us in a guided tour of the facility. For most this was a first time visit to the centre and was an eye opening experience.  A special thank you goes out to our parents who were able to support their children in this invitation.  With their help we were also able to roll the last of the pennies allowing us to make a final deposit of $304 for the 2009 Pennies from Heaven campaign.

Quip for the Week:  All eyes were on the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle.  They reached the altar and the waiting groom; the bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand.  The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter.  Even the priest smiled broadly.  As her father gave her away in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card.

Community Events  ► Niagara Falls Getaway ~ 4 days and 3 nights from Sept. 20^th to 23^rd  ~  $590 per couple ~ Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 1387 ~ Call 983-4347 by March 31^st to reserve your spot  .  ► CARP (an organization who addresses issues relevant to seniors) will have their next General Meeting on Fri., Jan. 15^th at 2 p.m. at the Parkside Centre, 140 Durham St. ►The Bereavement Foundation of Sudbury will have their monthly information meeting on Tues., Jan. 12^th at 7 p.m. in the 5^th floor boardroom of St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Topic ~ Complicated Mourning:  Grief and Bereavement in the Aftermath of Sudden Traumatic Loss. Presented by Betty Ann McPherson, Grief Specialist.  ►  Church of the Epiphany, 85 Larch St. will hold a Book Sale Saturday and Sunday, January 23^rd & 24^th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mass Intention Schedule Jan. 11 to Jan 17  Tues. 10 a.m. [┼ Pasquale Padovan];  Wed. 10 a.m.  [┼Getulio Filippini];  Thurs., 10 a.m.  [ ┼ John Cotnam];  Fri. 10 a.m.   [┼ Juergen Kuik];  Sat. 5:15 p.m. [ ┼ Erminio Cozzarini  / intentions of JJ Markle ];  Sun. 9:30 a.m. [for the parishioners of St. Patrick’s];   Sun. 11:30 a.m. [┼ Angelo Pucinischi / ┼ Pasqualino Rocca].

Offering Envelopes for 2010 Please pick up your 2010 offering envelope box located at the back of the church.  The ones issued are for those who have been using them in 2009.  Please carefully look for a box with your name on it.  Using these envelopes enables us to issue you a receipt at year end which may be used for income tax purposes.  Blank sets

are also available for those who wish to start using them in 2010.  Please print your name and address on the first few OR join the growing number of parishioners using the convenient Pre-Authorized Donation Program which enables your donations to be directly withdrawn from your bank account whether you are there or not.  Forms are also available.  We thank all of you for your continued support.