Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
24 September 2017
“Why be envious because I am generous?”
Introduction
God is generous in showing mercy to the whole of humanity. Today we give praise and thanks for such immense love revealed to us in Jesus.
Today’s Readings
First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
We are not to hesitate in turning our hearts to God, who is rich in mercy.
Second Reading: Philippians 1:20-24, 27
Paul exhorts us to recognise that Christ is our very life and that, living according to this calling, we give our all.
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
We are called to rejoice in God’s generosity towards the whole of humanity.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Monday, 25 September
9:00 a.m. Martin Cinzar – The Family
5:15 p.m. Giuseppi Cecchini – Rolando Cecchini
Tuesday, 26 September
9:00 a.m. Adele Saccon – Joe Saccon
5:15 p.m. Fortunata & Macario Alfonso – Erlinda Alfonso
Wednesday, 27 September
9:00 a.m. Sheila & Aldo Barbesin – Mrs. Bidinost
10:30 a.m. Extendicare – Elisio Ponte & Extended Family Members – Lidia Ponte
5:15 p.m. June Sears – The Family
Thursday, 28 September
9:00 a.m. Deceased members of the Carty Family – Eleanor & Joe Fahey
5:15 p.m. All Souls – Nubelia Rosner
Friday, 29 September
9:00 a.m. Helen & George Carson – The Family
5:15 p.m. Gizella Sziladi – Gizella Keppel-Jones
Saturday, 30 September
9:00 a.m. Giovanni Toffolo – Toffolo Family
5:15 p.m. Thomas McMahon – Angus & Marguerite Grant
Sunday, 1 October
9:00 a.m. Peter Music – Elena Music & Family
11:00 a.m. People of the Parish
NEXT WEEK – 30 September-1 October 2017
Date
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers
Ushers
Saturday
30 Sept.
5:15 p.m.
J. Saunders
R. Borges
E. Denham
J. Bennett
D. Mazzolin
S. Peck
P. Scott
F. Carter
Sunday
1 Oct.
9:00 a.m.
M. McLaughlin
Sr. Kalchbrenner
G. Goncalves
F. Carter
D. Dennee
R. Emmons
S. Eves
Sunday
1 Oct.
11:00 a.m.
B. McIver
C. Kavanaugh
R. Kwak
K. Colwell
F. Asuncion
J. Ferreira
D. Kurman
P. Greenwood
Date
Saturday
30 September
5:15 p.m.
Sunday
1 October
9:00 a.m.
Sunday
1 October
11:00 a.m.
Altar
Servers
E. Drumm
M. Drumm
S. Drumm
B. Evaristo
M. Sutton
M. Stabback
K. Rances
M. Roque
D. Fernandes
T. Fernandes
D. Fernandes
Junior
Liturgy
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A. Baxby
M. Downey
J. Williams
D. Deptuck
A. Lorbetskie
PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
Please remember in your prayers the following: Helen Taillon; Yvonne Vickers; Kathy Veley; Tony Deodato; Ciara Ryckman; Jean Wells; Danny Denham; Brigit Knott; Jack Coleman; Marie McNeil; Marcus Hacault; Kim Emond; Freeman Shupe; Kathleen Forsyth; Evangeline Talens; Theresa Whalen-Witjes; Millie Lane; Doug Switzer; Jim McCarthy; Joan Wilson.
We will leave the name of the individual who is ill on the prayer list for one month. If at the end of the month prayers are still needed, we ask that a family member contact us to request prayers to be continued for another month. Please contact Pam at the office at 613-547-5004.
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.
AUTOMATIC DEBIT
Automatic Debit is available for those St. Joseph’s parishioners wishing to have their Sunday Offering and/or Building Fund Collection debited directly from their bank account on a monthly basis. Those who wish to begin Automatic Debit are asked to visit the parish office to complete the necessary paperwork.
OUR PARISH
PARTNERS IN MISSION FOOD BANK Food Bags will be collected this weekend, 23-24 September. Thank you for your continued support.
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY will take place this Sunday, 24 September 2017, after the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses. Please join us for fellowship and refreshments.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Do you know
someone who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic, or was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information, please contact the parish office at 613-547-5004. Sessions will begin in late September.
COLLECTION FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH IN CANADA COLLECTION FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH IN CANADA An invitation to support the faith and evangelization mission of the Church! The Bishops of Canada gather in four Regional Assemblies (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and the West), as well as in their national Conference. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is mandated by the Holy See and the Bishops who are its members in a number of areas of pastoral life and evangelization: faith formation and catechesis, doctrinal questions, ecumenical initiatives, international relations, interreligious conversations, liturgical resources, relations with Indigenous Peoples, social justice questions, and building a culture of life and family. The CCCB is the national assembly of the Catholic Bishops in Canada, and includes the Bishops (Eparchs) of the Eastern Catholic Churches as well. Thank you in advance for your generous contribution for ensuring the success of the collection and the ongoing work of evangelization. The annual Collection, which will be held this weekend, 23-24 September 2017, allows each diocese to meet its financial obligations to the regional episcopal assemblies and to the national episcopal Conference. Through your contribution, you too can collaborate with the Bishops in their ministry to teach, sanctify and govern. Thank you.
COINS FOR LIFE Filled containers are to be picked up after all Masses this weekend, 23-24 September 2017. Your spare change will help to fuel our efforts on behalf of Life. Sponsored by Campaign Life Coalition, 613-389-4472 or 613-382-1084.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will take place on Sunday, 19 November 2017, at 2:00 p.m. If you have a child in grade 8 who wishes to receive this Sacrament, please contact the parish office at 613-547-5004 to register by 25 September 2017. If your child attends one of the parish schools, you will receive a registration form from the school. The Enrollment Ceremony will take place on the weekend of 14-15 October 2017. There will be a parents’ meeting on Monday, 25 September 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall regarding Confirmation.
FALL CONCERT On Thursday, 5 October 2017, we will be entertained in the church from 1:00-3:00 p.m., by the local talents of Chris Murphy, Jon McClurg and Brian Flynn. Please come, bring a friend or two, and enjoy two hours of music and fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. A free-will monetary offering would be appreciated.
WOMEN AT THE HEART OF PEACE This free workshop on Saturday, 14 October 2017, from 9:45 a.m.-noon, at St. Joseph’s parish hall, will discuss the new Development & Peace campaign. In a world increasingly threatened by war, it is time to find new ways of creating peace. Women are a key part of the solution, and so are YOU! Pre-register before 12 October by calling Barb Quinn at 613-544-4836, or Alice Gazeley at 613-544-0485. Hosted by the Catholic Women’s League, St. Joseph’s Council, and Development & Peace.
OUR COMMUNITY
BILLINGS LIFE Billings Ovulation Method is an effective way of planning and spacing your family that can be used by any woman, at any age. The next clinic is Monday, 25 September, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. For information, contact 613-544-8495 or kingston@naturalfamilyplanning.ca.
AN EVENING OF TASTING On Saturday, 30 September 2017, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 490 Days Road, will host a fundraiser for the restoration of the parish buildings: wine from the world, scotch from Scotland, delicacies from our kitchens and a silent auction, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall. Cost is $45.00. For information, call 613-389-3532, 613-389-1276, or 613-389-4368.
MARYSVILLE CWL ANNUAL BAZAAR & TEA will be held on Saturday, 30 September 2017, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at the parish hall west of Holy Name of Mary Church, 7288 old Highway 2, Marysville. Please park in the church parking lot. Raffle tickets to be drawn on day of bazaar. Tea, sandwiches and sweets: $5.00 per person.
OUTDOOR CONCERT Andy Forgie & The Good Ol’ Boys will be playing on Sunday, 1 October 2017, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Church, 399 Victoria Avenue, Belleville. Free-will offering, with proceeds going to Syrian Families supported by United Syrian Family Support Belleville. This is an outdoor event; please bring your own lawn chairs. In the event of rain, it will be held indoors. Refreshments and food available.
INTRODUCTION TO PRISON MINISTRY A six-week workshop from 11 October-15 November 2017, at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road. Participants will be introduced to key aspects, skills and themes involved in Prison Ministry. For information, and to register, contact Mary-Jo or Gorett at ore@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca or at 613-548-4461 by 3 October 2017.
HOTEL DIEU HOSPITAL ALUMNAE will meet on Thursday, 5 October 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 435 Davis Drive, Kingston.
TRANSITUS OF SAINT FRANCIS The St. Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in Kingston will be celebrating the Transitus of St. Francis’ passing from this world to the next on Thursday, 5 October 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at St. John the Apostle Parish, 88 Patrick Street. For information, contact Bob Howard at 613-483-4448.