K of C and C.W.L. BONSPIEL ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
FYI: 5 pm: Paddy Kelly / 6 pm: Cassie Depratto-Nutt / 6:15 pm: Edgar Jones
6:35 pm: Carolline Lajoie / 6:45 pm: Trisha DeCoeur 7 pm: Brian & Liz Caddell &
Danny Bissonnette.
CHANGE OF TIME FOR ADORATION
Adoration will be on Friday, February 10th from 12 noon until 4 pm.
PASTOR’S BLOG
Please visit https://stfinnan.ca/preparing-the-annual-report-2023/ for details and minutes from our last Pastoral and Finance Council meetings. We hope to present the Annual Report on the weekend of February 25/26. Let us continue praying for one another.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
*Parish Renewal Committee, February 16, 2023
TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM
In this program, a family or individual receives a chalice at the end of Mass. They take the chalice to their home to display, praying for vocations throughout the week. To find out more about the program, click here, or speak with Fr. Blake.
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: We have a few people participating in weekly RCIA gatherings right now. Please pray for all involved! For more info., please contact Fr. Blake at the parish office.
MONEY COLLECTORS NEEDED
Do you have a couple of hours to volunteer to count the weekly collections? In accordance with policies and procedures of the Diocese, we are looking to increase members of the Collection Count Committee at all parishes. If you are interested or to find out more about this project, please contact Lorne at the Office: 613-525-1340, extension 2103.
WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION
Please join us Sat. Feb. 4 from 9:00 am – 12:00 at the Agora Centre on McConnell Ave., Cornwall, for mass, confession, breakfast, a talk and the rosary. Our guest speaker is Fr. Stephen Gaudet. His talk is “Preparing for the Desert- Making Ready for Lent”. For any inquiries, please contact Heidi Krol 613 347 7561 or Marilynn Light 613 537 2021. A free will offering of $5 is appreciated.
ROAST BEEF DINNER
St. Francis de Sales – K of C 11531 invite you to join them for their Roast Beef Dinner to be held on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in their Parish Hall.
Cost: Adults $15, Children under 12 years old $5. Everyone welcome!
FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE
The Alexandria-Cornwall Council of the CWL invites you to another “Evening for the Love of Chocolate” at the Cornwall Legion Hall. It’s a fun evening with about 50 varieties of chocolate treats, sandwiches and many varieties of scrumptious food. The event takes place on Friday evening, February 10th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Entertainment & participation throughout the evening. For tickets: $25. each, call Frances at 613-932-7392 or, contact the CWL President of your Parish Council.
CONCERT
Blessed Sacrament Parish is holding a Valentine’s Day Concert on Sunday, February 12th in the parish hall from 6 to 8pm. The concert is being held as a special occasion for everyone and a fundraiser for the parish. The performers are Ed O’Brien & Marie Cameron, amazing performers and Kevin Rivette who is well known in this area for his powerful voice.
There will be a cash bar and refreshments will be served. The cost consists of a free will offering with $10 per person being a suggested amount. Come and enjoy the evening with us!
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES FAMILY DAY WEEKEND EVENT
St. Francis de Sales, Cornwall CWL and Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Family Day event on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, in their Parish Hall from 1:00-4:00 p.m. There will be small games, face painting, crafts, & snacks.
Free Family Portraits, martial arts fun and more – all free!
ST. JUDE’S PARISH, HAWKESBURY MARDI GRAS: FUNDRAISER $$
Potluck Supper: Saturday, February 18th, 2023, at 5pm in the Church Hall
Raffle and 50/50 Bring a dish and $10. per person/adult. Water, Coffee +Tea provided or bring your own bottle (BYOB). For more information, or to sign up with a dish of choice, please contact Fr. Rick at 613 612 3459, or Christina, 613 632 2464.
FORMED
The Catholic Faith. On Demand. Think of it as Catholic Netflix – AND it’s FREE! Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries and studies…there is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up, go to signup.formed.org Indeed the signup process is quite simple. Any questions, please call the Office at 613-525-1340.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
St. Finnan Catholic School is now accepting new student registrations for September 2023! We invite parents/guardians to complete the online pre-registration by visiting http://bit.ly/CDSBEORegistration. All details on the registration process can be found on this page.
- Junior Kindergarten students must be 4 years of age by December 31, 2023
- Senior Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2023
We look forward to welcoming your child in September!
INTENTIONS:
Please keep our parishioners in your prayers:
Marie Aubin, Susan and John Clark, Christopher Coleman, Mike Craig, Melanie Damphousse, Patrick Kealty, Krista Kirkwood, Guy Lauzon, Juliette Lavigne, Robert Lavigne, Diane Leroux, Msgr. Kevin Maloney, Madison McDermid, Brad McMillan, Joe Rolland, Theresa Ryan, Michael Scott, Patrick and Sue Shannon, Braydon Topping, Michael Trepanier, Marie Wilding, and Andrea Willard.
MASS INTENTIONS
Click here for this week’s mass intentions and please keep our parishioners in your prayers.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Registrations are open for Baptisms, First Communion and Confirmation. For more information, please call Lorne at the office or email directly: director@stfinnan.ca
EVENTS AT NGP
To stay up to date on the events (i.e. CWL meetings, K of C meetings, etc.) at the North Glengarry Parishes, click here
DONATIONS
Click here to make a donation to the parish.
