MONDAY, February 16 - 9:00 AM – Gerry Couture – Muriel Hennessey TUESDAY, February 17 5:30 PM – Marie Longhurst – Karen Staunton WEDNESDAY, February 18 9:00 AM – Patrick Doran (Ann.) – Wife, Marg & Family PRAYER TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP will take place after 9:00 Mass THURSDAY, February 19 9:00 AM – Gilles Brouillard – Barbara & Gerry McMurray FRIDAY, February 20 9:00 AM – John Cull – George & Alma Cull SATURDAY, February 21 5:00 PM – Helen Cavanagh – Marielle Ross SUNDAY, February 22 9:00 AM – Deceased Members of St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus 11:00 AM – Joseph Burns – Frank & Fiorina Pasqua 7:00 PM - Mass For The People ALTAR SERVERS: Saturday, February 21 5:00 PM – Brownies, Sparks & Guides Sunday, February 22 9:00 AM – Knights of Columbus 11:00AM –Alana Forsyth, Mary James, James Mason, Eric Hannah 7:00 PM –Fern Marsan, Madeline Bruce GREETERS: SATURDAY, February 21 5:00 PM – Brownies, Sparks & Guides SUNDAY, February 22 9:00 AM – Knights of Columbus 11:00AM –Janet Barillari, Jeff Dunn 7:00 PM – James Jones READERS Saturday, February 21 5:00 – Brownies, Sparks & Guides Sunday, February 22 9:00 – Knights of Columbus 11:00 – Sandy Heckel 7:00 – Kathy Wilson EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SAT. February 21 5:00 – Brownies, Sparks & Guides SUN. February 22 9:00 – Knights of Columbus 11:00 – Carolyn Collins, John Ellis, Theresa Jones 7:00 – Jonathan Jones, James Jones, Chris DeCarlo NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS: Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time: Isaiah 43:18-19, 20-22, 24-25; 2 Corinthians 1:18-22; Mark 2:1-12 CENACLE OF PRAYER is held every Tuesday, from 2-3:15 in the Chapel of the Church. This cenacle of prayer time consists of scriptural readings, quiet time, St. Anne’s beads, scriptural rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy. OFFERTORY STATISTICS Sunday, Feb 8, 2009 $5,544.50 Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 $3,603.50 Thank you for your continued support & generosity. 2008 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS are ready & at the front doors of the Church in alphabetical order. If you donated to St Vincent de Paul Society, you will receive a separate receipt from them & it will be attached to your Church receipt. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Join with us as we pray for the sick & ask Jesus to relieve them of their suffering. We pray for: Alma Cull, Barbara Payne, Fiorina Pasqua, Jim Hickey, Bob Talbot and Father John Maskey. REST IN PEACE: St. Anne’s Parish would like to extend our prayers & sympathy to the family of: Ignatius Chukwuka – Brother of Rev. Adolphus Chukwuka May He Rest In Peace. DIOCESAN MARTYRS SHRINE PILGRIMAGE – The Diocese is considering resurrecting the Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine if there is enough interest. If you are interested & are supportive of the pilgrimage, call the office 745-3229 & suggest which September Weekend would be best. PART TIME POSITION: St Monica House, a community of adult Down Syndrome men has an opening for a part time support worker. The position is for every other weekend (two day or three day) but will require sleeping over. The ability to interact, to cook and do housekeeping are the main essentials. Interested parties should call Desmond 743-9562. ST JOSEPH VOCATION SOCIETY – A new initiative of the Vocations Office, the St Joseph Vocation Society has been formed to bring together those who wish to promote vocations, strengthen their resolve, multiplies their efforts, raises awareness & thus builds a culture of vocations. Members offer prayers & sacrifices for an increase in vocations to the priesthood & religious life and in addition, pray for the grace of perseverance for those who are in formation in seminaries & religious communities as well as for the holiness of those already ordained & professed. For more information about St Joseph Vocation Society visit VEYO website www.veyopeterboro.org EXPLANATION OF THE PARTS OF THE EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION A weekly continuation for your information LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: The weekly readings are on a two year cycle and the Sunday readings are on a three year cycle. On Sundays, the First Reading is usually from the Old Testament. Often there is an obvious connection with the Gospel of the day. OFFICE CLOSED on Monday, Feb. 16 to celebrate the “Family Day Holiday.” NEW CUSHIONED PEWS: The first 4 pews on the west side of the Church have been cushioned as well as the kneelers redone with thick foam for those with physical needs. R.C.I.A. COURSE The next session will be Thursday, Feb 19. The topic will be “Reconciliation & Sacrament of the Sick” & it will begin at 7:00 p.m. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Our parish family would like to extend best wishes to the following couple who are celebrating their wedding anniversary: Craig & Melissa White, Feb 18/84,. May God continue to bless your marriage with love & happiness. ASH WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 25: Please drop off your old palms in the receptacles by the entrances of the Church building by February 15. During Lent we will be adding a Mass at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays LENTEN DAILY REFLECTION BOOKLETS: “Sacred Journey” Lenten booklets have arrived & at the doors of the Church. A donation of $2 would be appreciated to offset the cost. This little booklet includes reflections, prayers, short essays & brief excerpts to help you on your Lenten journey. ST ANNE’S SPARKS, BROWNIES, GUIDES & SCOUTS will be celebrating Guide – Scout Week with a “Thinking Day” Church Parade on Saturday, Feb 21 at 5:00 p.m. Mass. Children from other units are welcome to join us for this event. Meet us in the parish hall at 4:45 p.m. PRAYERS FOR DIOCESAN COMMUNITY: Today we pray for people & clergy of St Luke Parish, Downeyville, that as members of the Church, they may continue to grow in faith & holiness in all they say & do. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The collection for February was $1,844.00. Thank you for your generosity for our less fortunate neighbours. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND to be held May 15-17 in Peterborough. Give the gift of a deeper relationship to each other this year. Register now for this marriage enrichment workshop. There will be no group sharing by the participants. Imagine 44 hours without kids, work, Blackberries etc. Just the two of you with time to increase your intimacy. Contact Ken & Kathy Reid 905-371-5097 or email ravensreid@sympatico.ca PARISH WEEKEND AT CAMP NORTHERN LIGHTS – July 25-26. Set this date aside on your calendar. Feel free to come for the two days or just one. There will be a planning meeting in the spring. If interested, please call the office & register. If you have questions call Fr Bill, 745-3229. PANCAKE SUPPER ST ANNE’S PARISH HALL TUESDAY, FEB 24 FROM 5 TO 7 PM Sponsored by St Anne’s Women’s Group & Knights of Columbus – Join us for Pancakes, sausages, beans, dessert, juice, tea & coffee. Adults $6, Children 6-10 $3 or Family $20. Children under 5 free CONFIRMATION MEETING: All parents with children celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation are asked to attend a meeting on Feb 17 @ 6:30 p.m. in the Church FIRST EUCHARIST MEETING: All parents with children celebrating First Eucharist are asked to attend a meeting on Feb 24 at 6:30 pm in the Church “IRISH PUB NIGHT” ST ANNE’S PARISH HALL SAT. MARCH 7 AT 8:00 P.M. Irish Pub Night is back! Are you ready for some great fun? A talented group of musicians from Downeyville area will entertain you for “A Great Night of Fun For All”. Tickets are $7.50 per person & can be purchased at the parish office ST. ANNE’S FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT The next family night will be Friday, Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm “`Facing the Giants” (movie for wee ones to be announced. Movie admission is FREE. There will be beverages, popcorn & pizza available for purchase. For a small donation, activities & babysitting will be offered downstairs giving parents & older children an opportunity to watch the movie upstairs. Anyone interested in helping out with this can call Mary Helen at 876-1710 THE DIFFERENCE I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day; I had so much to accomplish that I didn’t have time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me, and heavier came each task. “Why doesn’t God help me?” I wondered. He answered, “You didn’t ask.” I wanted to see joy & beauty, but the day toiled on, gray & black. I wondered why God didn’t show me. He said, “But you didn’t seek.” I tried to come into God’s presence; I used all my keys at the lock. God gently and lovingly chided, “My child you didn’t knock.” I woke up early this morning & paused before entering the day; I had so much to accomplish that I had to take time to pray. By Grace L. Naessens IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH PRESENTS Dr. Alicia Zobel, Internationally acclaimed Professor of Biochemistry who will speak on: Antioxidants in Canadian Foods, Toxins in processed foods, Understanding food labels, Prevention of diseases (circulatory, cancer, diabetes, obesity etc) with the opportunity of a question period. Join us Sun Feb 22 @ 1:00 & Sun. Mar 1 @ 1:00 at Immaculate Parish Hall on Rogers St. Free Admission. CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING: Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin beginning Feb 27. The advertisements make our bulletin possible. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Call Liturgical Publications 1-800-268-2637.