Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Kingston, Ontario

News & Events

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5 New Life Group Meeting Jan. 5, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Catholic Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road - Topic: Legal Issues, Speaker: Deborah Swartz.
Jan 9,10,16,17 MAKE THIS THE YEAR YOU BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CWL - The Membership Drive will take place the week-ends of Jan 9 & 10 and Jan 16 & 17 after all the masses. WE WELCOME YOU. COME AND JOIN US.
12 start Emergency appeal for Haiti - You may make a contribution by placing an envelope marked "Haiti Relief" in the Sunday collection. The contributions will be recorded and receipted in the parish and then forwarded to the Chancery Office, where they will be transferred to the emergency fund for Haiti set up by Development and Peace. The Federal Government will match dollar-for-dollar any donation made to Canadian charitable organizations between Jan. 12 and Feb. 12, 2010. Please include your full name, mailing address and envelope number (if applicable). Remember the people of Haiti in your prayers and through a generous contribution.
30 Knights of Columbus Council 7224 - Annual Basketball Free Throw competition. What: Council Level Competition. Where: Our Lady of Lourdes School Gym. When: Saturday January 30. Time: 10 am - 11 am. Cost: Free. Who Boys and Girls ages 9 - 14. Registration and warm-up begins at 9:30 am. You can pre-register by calling Patrick Murphy (613-389-4405)
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2 New Life Group Support Meeting - Tues. Feb. 2nd,7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Topic: Healing Journey of Separation and Divorce, Speaker: Anne Heemskerk
6 World Day of Prayer - March 5th A planning meeting will be held on Fri. Feb. 6th at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Church. Please see the poster and further information on the bulletin board.
9 Holy Cross Report Cards - Semester One Report Cards will be issued on Tues. Feb. 9th in Period One Classes. Information: Student Services 613-384-1919 Ext. 3405
10 Holy Cross Catholic School grade 8 parent/guardian information night will be held on Wed. Feb. 10th at 7 p.m. in the Cafetorium to provide an overview of the grade 9 program for Sept. 2010. Information: Student Services 613-384-1919 Ext. 3405
12 end date Emergency appeal for Haiti - You may make a contribution by placing an envelope marked "Haiti Relief" in the Sunday collection. The contributions will be recorded and receipted in the parish and then forwarded to the Chancery Office, where they will be transferred to the emergency fund for Haiti set up by Development and Peace. The Federal Government will match dollar-for-dollar any donation made to Canadian charitable organizations between Jan. 12 and Feb. 12, 2010. Please include your full name, mailing address and envelope number (if applicable). Remember the people of Haiti in your prayers and through a generous contribution.
12 Valentine Tea - St. John´s Catholic women’s League, 94 Patrick Street, will hold their annual Valentine Tea on Fri. Feb. 12th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. soup, sandwiches and dessert served for $5. Everyone welcome.
16 Pancake Tuesday. Save February 16th, Shrove Tuesday, for our annual Pancake Supper. Your Parish Hall Committee will be serving fresh pancakes, sausage, butter and maple syrup, homemade apple crisp with coffee or tea and fruit punch for children. To accommodate your busy schedule, supper will be served between 4:30 - 6:30pm. Adults $5, children 3 - 12 yrs. $2.50. Sign-up sheets at the Church entrance.
18 CWL News On Thursday mornings during Lent the CWL will host a coffee/tea social hour after mass in the meeting room beginning Feb 18. All are welcome.
21 Vespers with Archbishop O´Brien and Elect of our Archdiocese. All Parishioners are invited to celebrate Sunday Vespers and the rite of Election at St. Mary´s Cathedral at 4 p.m. on the 1st Sunday of Lent. 21 Feb. Archbishop O´Brien will preside and formally welcome all those who have been preparing for Baptism at Easter, or for Full communion. After Vespers all are welcomed for refreshments and to meet our elect and Candidates at St. Mary´s Parish Centre on Brock/Clergy Streets.
24 On Feb. 24th, Archbishop Brendan O´Brien will give a presentation on his trip this past summer with CCODP to Zambia and Burundi. CCODP is supported every year by the Share Lent collection. Make it a part of your Lenten journey to hear from our Archbishop how your support makes a difference? 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Diocese Centre, 390 Palace Road.
26 The second course in St. Andrew School of Evangelization, Emmaus, will be offered at Holy Rosary Parish, 169 North Park St., Belleville, from Fri. Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. to Sun. Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $75. per person, meals are includes. There are no course prerequisites for taking Emmaus, such as the “New Life” weekend. For more information contact Annie V. 613-392-5781.
26 Kingston Twenties and Thirties - a guided group scriptural study, presentation and discussion with Fr. Francis Opara, Fri. Feb. 26th, at 7 pm. at St. Joseph´s Church, 392 Palace Rd. There will be hot and cold drinks, snacks, and Catholic fellowship.
26 and 27 Allowing Scripture to become the Soul of Theology and the Heart of Faith Communities - Providence Spirituality Centre, Fri. Feb. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. / Sat. Feb. 27, 9 am to 5 pm. Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB will share the major issues discussed during the 2008 Synod of Bishops and propose new ways of how the bible can be brought alive in our communities to become again the soul of theology and pastoral ministry. See bulletin board for details. To pre-register, call 613-542-8826.
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5 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER UPDATE - The churches in West End Kingston have re-organized. The host church, this year, for the World Day of Prayer will be ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 4333 Bath Rd. Fri. Mar 5 @ 2:00 p.m. The prayers this year have been prepared by the women of Cameroon All are welcome.
6 Cardinal Levada to Visit Kingston- news from Newman House. This coming March, His Eminence William Cardinal Levada, Perfect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, will be visiting Kingston as the St. John Fisher Visitor. The principal event of the Fisher Visitor program is the St. John Fisher Dinner. It will be Sat. Mar. 6th at 7:30 p.m. in Ban Righ Hall on Queen’s University campus. Cardinal Levada will deliver the Fisher Address, entitled this year: "Five Hundred Years After St. John Fisher: Pope Benedict´s Initiatives Regarding the Anglican Community". The cost of tickets for the dinner is $60. per person, or $550 per table of ten. There will be a cash bar. If you wish to purchase a table, or tickets please contact Stephen Kaip, senior CCO campus missionary, for tickets (613) 876-9700 or email Stephen.kaip@cco.ca. Please support the work of the Church on campus.
9 The students of Holy Cross Catholic Secondary school are putting their imaginations to the test for a charity event no one will forget. The K to K Charity Eco-Wardrobe Show will be held on March 9, in the Holy Cross cafeteria at 7:00 pm. All proceeds from this event will support K to K, an organization of teachers and students from Holy Cross who travel from Kingston, Ontario to Kingston, Jamaica, and volunteer in an economically disadvantaged community. The cover charge for the Eco-Wardrobe Show is $5/person and donations will be graciously accepted. K to K is an opportunity to see the wearable art that students have designed for each runway. The motto for the runway show is “re-use the old to make new”. Please come and see for yourselves what the students of Holy Cross have come up with and enjoy a night of wearable art for a great cause.
11 ATTENTION SENIORS On Thursday, 11 March from 1:00-3:00 p.m., the "Entertainment to Seniors Committee" of the St. Joseph´s Parish Council will provide an afternoon of musical entertainment, featuring the local talent of Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg. Seniors are welcome to join us in St. Joseph´s Parish Hall, 392 Palace Road, for an opportunity to enjoy local talent and light refreshments. Come and bring a friend or two! A free-will offering will be accepted.
13 Is God calling you to serve as a Permanent Deacon? If you are a Catholic man, living in the Archdiocese of Kingston, interested in finding out more about this sacred vocation, or just wishing to take time to reflect on how God is calling you to live out your baptismal vocation, you are invited to attend the Inquiry Day, on Saturday, 13 March 9:30 a.m., at the Catholic Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road. Information: Deacon Bill Gervais, 613-532-4593, or bgervais@sympatico.ca
14 YOU ARE INVITED to a St. Patrick's Day Irish Concert at Holy Family School, 114 Wiley Street, Kingston on Sunday, March 14, at 7:00 pm. Adults $5, children under 12 free. Light refreshments available as a fund-raiser for Holy Family Parish Youth Group. Featuring singers, dancers, and musicians in the spirit of St. Patrick, including Gerry Andre and Plastic Patty! Mark your calendars for a great evening of entertainment and fun! For more information please call Gerry Andre 613-542-0683 or Doug Tousignant 613-542-8610.
26 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Fish Fry provided by Mike Mundell, is planned for Friday, March 26 from 5 – 7:00pm. This buffet is a full course meal including dessert. Tickets: $14 for adults; $7 for children (5 – 12 yrs) and children under 5 free. Tickets are available at all weekend Masses March13/14 and March 20/21 or by phoning the Parish Hall at 613-389-3085. Please leave your name and phone number. Proceeds from this event will go to Parish projects.
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23 & 24 World Day of Prayer - March 5th 2:00 p.m. Holy Family Catholic Church, 200 Weller Avenue.

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