“He cured many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another.”

Introduction

The readings today touch on the reality of suffering and healing. The following of Christ, as he said, will bring us face to face with the cross. We ask the Lord to give us the strength that we will need to follow him.

Today’s Readings

First Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7

In spite of his many sufferings, Job will not turn against God.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23

Paul did not spare himself for the sake of the Gospel.

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

Having spent himself in ministering to those in need, Jesus seeks a place of quiet to rest and pray.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Monday, 6 February
9:00 a.m. Special Intentions - Farida Zarour Venning
5:15 p.m. George Dineley - Anne & Leon Garrett
Tuesday, 7 February
9:00 a.m. Patrick Hart - James & Jane Kelly
5:15 p.m. Special Intention - Anne Pickett
Wednesday, 8 February
9:00 a.m. Joe & Maria Melo - The Family
10:30 a.m. Extendicare - Don McGowan - Mary Clancy
5:15 p.m. Dorothy Jean Gray - The Family
Thursday, 9 February
9:00 a.m. Fr. Thomas Jung - Rosa Kwak
5:15 p.m. Generoso de la Fuente - Monica Adrid
Friday, 10 February
9:00 a.m. Donnie McGowan - James & Jane Kelly
5:15 p.m. Terrence McKeown - Carroll & Carol McKeown
Saturday, 11 February
9:00 a.m. Vincent Rochefort - The Family
5:15 p.m. Rosemary Cox - Cox & Kelsey Families
Sunday, 12 February
9:00 a.m. Antonio Concetta D’Andrea - Circelli Family
11:00 a.m. People of the Parish

NEXT WEEK - 11-12 February 2012
Masses Lectors Eucharistic
Ministers Ushers
Sat.
11 Feb.
5:15 p.m. E. D’Abreo
Sr. L. Kearney
Deacon Wojcik L. McKeown
C. Purcell J. Garrah
P. Greenwood
D. Mazzolin
B. Monk
Sun.
12 Feb.
9:00 a.m. S. Alarie
P. McCue
Deacon Wojcik J. Saccon
N. McCue F. Cuvelier
D. Dennee
R. Emmons
S. Eves
Sun.
12 Feb.
11:00 a.m. B. McIver
M. Wojcik
Deacon Wojcik M. Thibodeau
S. Thibodeau L. Garrett
B. Mulrooney
M. Strong
P. Tetro

PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
Please remember in your prayers the following: Diane O’Day; Lynne Xamin; Pina Murano; Bill Shaffer; Steve Gorman; Matthew LeBlanc; Martin Scribner; Paula Folks; Marsha Dorey; Luke Rochefort; Sylvia Norman; Lorna Valentine; Pam Wood; Betty Rolandi; Tony Deodato; Jean Wells; Ciara Ryckman; Marc Simard; Logan Burtch, Elaine Krumreich; Marie McNeil; Paul Lynch; Bill Rodgers; Cora Warren; Michelle Kemp; Eileen Wilkin; Joe McCambridge; Paul Gabourie; Joyce Dunphy; Anne C. Crowley; Benjamin San Pedro Jr., Eleanor Patriquin; Patricia Treverton; Dan Keeler; Gary Beacock.

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
You are asked to remember in prayer those recently deceased.

If there are members of your family or friends who are ill or have recently died, and for whom you wish prayers, please contact the rectory to provide their names.

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sat. & Sun.
4-5 February * 5:15 p.m., 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. - Catholic Women’s League Membership Drive
Mon.
6 February * 7:00 p.m. - Catholic Women’s League Executive Meeting
Tues.
7 February * 9:30 a.m. - Legion of Mary
* 7:30 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Executive Meeting
Wed.
8 February * 12:30-3:30 p.m. - Afternoon Card Players
* 4:30-5:30 p.m. - 1st Reconciliation Class for Public School Students
* 7:00 p.m. - Choir Practice
Thurs.
9 February * 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council Meeting
Sun.
12 February * After 11:00 a.m. Mass - Catholic Women’s League hosting Luncheon & Cards

PARISH

2011 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS are available for pick-up at the back of the church.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values, calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God. The annual membership drive will take place here at St. Joseph’s this weekend, 4-5 February 2012. Catholic Women’s League members will be at the church entrances to receive your membership fees of $20.00 for 2012. Every woman of St. Joseph’s Parish, sixteen years of age and older, is invited to be a member of the League.

CATHOLIC MISSIONS COLLECTION A special Diocesan collection for Catholic Missions in Canada (Scarboro Missions) will be taken up this weekend, 4-5 February 2012. This collection will be forwarded to the Archdiocese no later than 28 February 2012; please ensure that you have made your donation by this date. Thank you for your generosity.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE LUNCHEON & CARDS On Sunday, 12 February 2012, after the 11:00 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League will be hosting a luncheon and card afternoon. There will be homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert and beverage, along with an afternoon of card playing, for $10.00 per person. Create your tables and come for a delicious lunch and afternoon fun. To pre-register, please call the parish office at 613-547-5004 before 6 February.

BUILDING FUND The monthly collection of the Building Fund will be taken up next weekend, 11-12 February 2012. Your support continues to make a difference.

YOUTH GROUP Attention all youth grades 6-9 (or older). The St. Joseph’s Youth Group is starting up the Spring Session on Wednesday, 15 February. We will be preparing for a very special presentation of the Stations of the Cross. All youth are welcome! Come out and make new friends - Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the parish hall. For more information, please contact Alison Bogle at 613-536-5771. Permission forms will be available at schools and back of church.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE GENERAL MEETING will take place on Monday, on 13 February 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker, Alison Bogle, a teacher with the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, will talk about her recent two week trip to Haiti to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity International. Two years ago, the island of Haiti was decimated by an earthquake. Last November, Alison travelled to Laogone, the epicentre of the earthquake, to join more than 500 others in an effort to build 150 homes in two weeks for the people of the community of Santo. The trip was a “Carter Build,” which meant that volunteers were joined by President and Mrs. Carter, longtime supporters of efforts to rebuild Haiti for Haitians. Alison is eager to share her experiences with the Catholic Women’s League and the greater community of St. Joseph’s Parish. The presentation will include a brief video/slide show. All are welcome to attend.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GENERAL MEETING will take place on Tuesday, 14 February 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY We are looking for volunteers to provide sweets for Hospitality Sunday on the last Sunday of the month. If you are willing to provide a tray of goodies, please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the entrances. The next Hospitality Sunday will be held on Sunday, 26 February 2012, following the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses, in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend and enjoy refreshments and fellowship.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE DINNER - SHROVE TUESDAY On 21 February 2012, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus will host a pancake supper in th,e parish hall. Prices are: Adult - $7.00; Children (under 12) - $5.00; Children (under 5) - Free. Tickets are available at Masses this weekend after all Masses. There are a limited number of tickets available.

OUR COMMUNITY

NEW LIFE GROUP MEETING is a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced. Meetings are held on alternate Tuesday evenings at the Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road, Kingston. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, BELLEVILLE is hosting a Craft & Bake Sale on Saturday, 11 February 2012, from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Parish Centre. There will be a monitored children’s area on the second floor. There will be food and drinks, and available parking.

REGIOPOLIS NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL will host a Grade 8 information night for parents & students on Thursday, 16 February 2012. Information for the IB program will begin at 6:00 in Room 104, general information session will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafetorium.

ARCHDIOCESAN CELEBRATION OF SUNDAY VESPERS AND THE RITE OF ELECTION All parishioners are invited to celebrate Sunday Vespers and the Rite of Election at St. Mary’s Cathedral on the First Sunday of Lent, 26 February 2012, at 4:00 p.m. Archbishop O’Brien will preside and formally welcome all those who have been preparing for Baptism this Easter, as well as Candidates for Full Communion. After the celebration all are welcome to join us for refreshments.

PROVIDENCE SPIRITUALITY CENTRE LENTEN RETREATS The Providence Spirituality Centre is offering a number of Lenten Retreats in March. Please call 613-542-8826 or visit info@psck.org before 24 February 2012 for details.

BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO are offering the following programs and events: Spousal/Partner Night - 8 February, at 6:30 p.m.; Mothers’ Night - 14 February, at 6:30 p.m.; Baby Loss Night - 15 February, at 6:30 p.m.; Family Night - 21 February, at 7:30 p.m.; Morning Coffee - 28 February, at 10:00 a.m. All are held at 721 Progress Avenue, Unit 1, 2nd floor. For information, please call 613-634-1230 for information.

ALUMNAE OF ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL OF NURSING is holding a General Meeting on 23 February 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at Hotel Dieu Hospital, in Conference Room 1 Centennary 2. All alumnae are welcome.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 490 Days Road, Kingston, on Friday, 2 March 2012, at 2:00 p.m. A light lunch will follow. For more information, please call Caroline at 613-542-8473.