Saturday April 30 5:15 p.m. Maria de Lourdes FerreiraSunday May 1 9:30 a.m. Members of the Parish

11:00 a.m. David SteacyTuesday May 3 7:00 p.m. Tanya DeCouto

Wednesday May 4 9:30 a.m. Father William McGee

Thursday May 5 9:30 a.m. Theresa Donovan

First Friday May 6 9:30 a.m. Jacqueline AlgrimAdoration until Benediction at 11:30 am

Saturday May 7 5:15 p.m. Intentions of the Brennan and Wensing Families

Sunday May 8 9:30 a.m. Members of the Parish11:00 a.m. Intentions of our mothers, living and

deceased

All servers welcome in the Sanctuary at all liturgies

Liturgies this week

May & June Prayer Line Contact: Jennifer Browne 613-384-3277

HOLY YEAR OF MERCY

Holy Spirit of light and love, you are the substantial love of the Father and the Son; hear my prayer. Bounteous bestower of most precious gifts, grant me a strong living faith, which makes me accept all revealed truths and shape my conduct in accord with them. Give me a most confident hope in all divine promises which prompts me to abandon myself unreservedly to you and your guidance.

Infuse into me a love of perfect goodwill, which makes me accomplish God’s will in all things and act according to God’s least desires. Make me love not only my friends but my enemies as well in imitation of Jesus Christ who through you offered himself on the Cross for all people. Holy Spirit, animate, inspire, and guide me, and help me to be always a true follower of Jesus. Amen

(Pray each day followed by the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be for the intentions of Pope Francis).

Novena for Pentecost Prayer to Holy Spirit

The Rosary is prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Mass, Tuesday to Saturday before Mass.

Knights of Columbus 1st Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass, Grand Knight – Joseph Hamilton

Catholic Women’s League

2nd Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass - Karen Mulvihill, President

Finance Committee Dr. A. Sanfilippo, Chairman

Parish Council Kay Weerasooriya, Chairperson

Property Committee Richard Hoffman, ChairmanFundraising Committee 4th Wed. of the month 7:00 p.m. - Elaine

Clark, ChairpersonHospitality Committee Marianne Murphy

Justice and Peace Committee

4th Thurs of the month 7:00 p.m. - Bronek Korczysnki, Chairman

Liturgy Committee Kay Weerasooriya, Chairperson

Screening Committee Joanne Cosgrove, Chairperson

Legion of Mary Tues. 9:30 a.m.

Junior Liturgy 9:30 a.m. MassPartners in Mission Food Donations

Food to be received 3rd week each month

Choir Practice Thursdays | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Secretary’s Office Hours Mon. – Thurs. 9 to 12 noon

September - June

Donations to Share Lent:2016 - $4,508.00 2015 - $8,834.25Thank-you for your generosity

May Rosary -- The Knights of Columbus will sponsor the praying of the Rosary every Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm outside in front of the flower garden and the statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Bernadette. May 4, 11, 18 and 25. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside to the main foyer of the church, in front of the statue of the Blessed Mother. All are welcome to participate. God bless our parish family.

Our Lady Queen of Peace, Legion of Mary – This year throughout the Archdiocese of Kingston, the Legion of Mary members have chosen for their Spiritual Work of Mercy to pray for the living and dead. Our Lady Queen of Peace, the Legionary members from our Parish are joining the Parish Prayer Line and will be offering their prayers for all the intentions.

Liturgical Assignments are posted on the bulletin boards and on the parish website

Holy Communion to those in the Parish who are not well enough to come to Sunday Mass, please contact Carol Young: 613-389-6306.

Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 4:30-5:00 p.m., daily before Mass, and by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: by appointment

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrange 6 months in advance. Pre-marriage course required

Sacrament of the sick: as needed. Call the parish office.

Sacraments

The Sacrament of the Sick – ideally celebrated in community, will be Thursday, May 12 at 2:30 pm. Those who are seriously ill, those of advanced age, those undergoing serious surgery or treatment and those in danger of death are invited. All baptized Catholics are candidates for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Let us joyfully celebrate the healing of the Lord through His Church.

Spring Garden Project With the warm weather comes our annual partnership with Neil’s Flowers on Sydenham Road. During the months of May and June, Neil’s will contribute to the parish building fund ten percent of the sales price of goods bought from them. You have only to mention that you are from Our Lady of Lourdes

parish. Next Sunday there will also be tickets available for you to give to your friends so that they can also be included in this arrangement. We are grateful and also proud to work with Neil’s, who feature high quality and lots of variety.

Golden Anniversary Pilgrimage2017 marks the Golden Anniversary of the founding of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Your 50th Anniversary Sub-Committee has been planning events to commemorate this important parish milestone. We will be travelling from October 10th to the 20th of 2017. The pilgrimage of thanksgiving will take us to Lourdes, the very place where Our Blessed Mother appeared to St. Bernadette. At Lourdes and the other destinations, we will offer our gratitude to Almighty God for the great blessings of the first fifty years of our beloved parish under the special patronage of Our Lady of Lourdes. For further info and details of this pilgrimage, please contact Anne Routhier at Maritime Travel:613-389-8170

The National Week for Life and Family will be celebrated May 8-15. The Church in Canada will focus on the theme: My Family: A School of Mercy. In God’s great plan for humanity, the family is intended to be the privileged place where merciful love is first encountered and nutured. No family is perfect, but parents and childen who stay in touch with Christ through prayer, the Word of God, and the scaraments gradually become more and more like Christ, who is mercy made flesh. During this National Week for Life and Family, let us celebrate our families wonderful calling to be ‘schools of mercy’.

12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care – All family and friends, all Sisters in the League – The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is asking you to join St. Paul the Apostle Parish Council in prayer and solidarity on Wed. May 4th 8 am to 8 pm in the Chapel off main hall (room C). This is designed to take place during the National Hospice Palliative Care Week as a profound witness to the sanctity of human life. Join us for 1 hour, a few hours, as long as you are able – even 20 minutes of prayer goes a long way. In the main hall, we will have copies of suggested prayers, information table on Hospice/Palliative Care Services in Kingston, a petition to sign and light refreshments.

Baby Bottle Drive Birthright is celebrating Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day again this year by distributing baby bottles on Mothers’ Day weekend. If you want to make a difference in this “Change for Life” campaign, please take a bottle, fill it with coins, paper money or cheques and return the Birthright baby bottles on the Fathers’ Day weekend. The money we raise will enable Birthright to offer positive assistance and aid to pregnant girls and women who find themselves facing a difficult or unplanned pregnancy. Thank you for your support.

National March for Life in Ottawa: A bus will leave Kingston for the National March for Life on Thursday, May 12 from St. Joseph’s Church parking lot on Palace Rd. at 7:30

a.m. sharp to arrive in time for the Masses and prayer services. Cost is $30 per person. (Please bring cheques made out to Campaign Life Coalition, if possible). For more information and to reserve your seat, call: 613-389-4472 or 613-382-1084. We will make one stop in Gananoque. Please check the bulletin board for the full program of the three-day (May 13-15) event. Candle Pledge forms and more information are included in the information which you will find at www.campaignlifecoalition.com. Click March for Life and on the pamphlets.

Year of Mercy Event | The Archdiocese of Kingston World Youth Day pilgrims invite you to a Year of Mercy & World Youth Day Presentation with Sebastian Gomes from Salt & Light TV. Sebastian will also share what it has been like to work with Pope Francis. Friday, May 13 at 7pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral. All are welcome! Free-will donations will be graciously accepted. Refreshments following. For more info contact Nadia Gundert at 613-484-2446 or youth@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca

Sat. 5:15 pm Sun 9:30 am Sun 11:00 am

Lectors A. Paul P. Noonan

M. Sonneman A. Hopkins

J. Hamilton K. Marchildon

E.M. P. Noonan F. Korczynski

M. Sonneman A. Hopkins

J. Hamilton K. Marchildon

Gifts Fox Family T. Garofalo L. Garofalo

L. Patry P. Reed

Ushers T. O’Flaherty Volunteer

S. Gazeley Volunteer

J. Garofalo Volunteer

Liturgical Assignments | May 7/8

Please see the website for further announcements

CURSILLISTAS You are invited to an ULTREYA on Sun., May 15 at St. Patrick School, 158 Patrick Street. The Ultreya will start at 2 pm and will consist of a witness talk, response, small groups, music and prayer. All Cursillistas are invited to come out to renew old friendships and meet fellow Cursillistas. For more information contact Mike and Diane Foley in Kingston at 613-546-6224, mfoley8@cogeco.ca or Neil and Margaret Cameron in Brockville at 613-598-1702, cameron25@ripnet.com

St. Michael’s Parish , Belleville Mission with Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC from May 21 – 25. A great opportunity for faith renewal in the Year of Mercy! The Walk to Emmaus The St. Andrew School of Evangelization is offering another great opportunity to deepen our faith. At S.A.S.E., Catholics receive the kind of formation that enlivens their faith. The course takes place Sat. evening May 21 to Mon. afternoon May 23 at St. Mary’s Parish Centre.

Cost is $50, which includes all course materials, meals and coffee breaks. Posters containing course details are located at all church entrances. Registration forms are available on each bulletin board. To register, contact Wayne Martins at 767-4848, waynemartinsdd@hotmail.com. For more info, contact Ann Lyng at 546-5521, Ext 5. Or alyng@cogeco.ca. Or visit www.sase.ca