FEASTS

Tuesday - Saint Januarius

Wednesday - Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang & Companions

Thursday - Saint Matthew

Saturday - Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

Tuesday 7 PM - Marcel & Michel by Grace        

Wednesday 9 AM -  Clifford Cuddihey by Mr. & Mrs Neil O’Neill                                         

Thursday 9 AM - Novena to St. Anthony starts at 8:40 a.m. All parishioners                                                             

Friday 9:00 AM - Doreen Moore by Rosemary Lafreniere     

Saturday 7 PM -  Thanksgiving Mass on the 75^th Jubilee of Sister Saint Agatha by Eileen, Bob Hogan and Family

Sunday 9 AM -  Jeffrey Romain by Art, Sheila, Jonathan & Jason Kealey                                                    

            11 AM - James Brennan by Mr . & Mrs. Yvon Belanger & Family

“Who do people say that I am? Who do you say I am?” Jesus asked a question to his disciples. After referring to what people say about the identity Christ, Peter answered rightly “You are the Messiah”. Jesus puts forward the same question to each one of us today: “Who am I for you?” We know many people admire Christ today. They say he was the greatest person ever to live on earth. But the question is “Is this belief enough for a Christian?” What is the difference between a true follower /disciple of Christ and an admirer? What is your answer to his question today? For a correct answer to the question like Peter you need to have a personal experience of Christ in your life.

COMMUNITY MASS: The Liturgy committee decided to organize a Community Mass in the place of outdoor Mass on Sunday the 1st of October in view of coming together to thank the Lord as one family. It would also provide us an opportunity to meet and greet all the members of our St. Mark’s family. Therefore, on Sunday October 1/ 2006 there will be only one Mass at 10:30 a.m., followed by a pot luck lunch in the back yard. This will also be our annual recruitment of volunteers for the various ministries “ministry market place”. Please bring something for the “Pot Luck” lunch. Remind your friends and families about the single Mass. We have permission to park on the side of streets Frank Robinson and Patrimoine from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm as long as we don’t block traffic.

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS:

Weekly target to meet ongoing operating expenses:      $2,884.00

Weekend Collection - September 9th ^- 10th:                      $1,941.05

BAPTISM: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help at the Baptism preparation: please call the office at 684-6926.

AYLMER MEALS ON WHEELS which operates out of St. Mark's Church on the mornings of Monday, Wednesday and Friday has need for volunteer drivers and directors who are available for one or more of these days whether it be on a continuing, seasonal or spare basis. Don Farley - 684-2483.

DEVELOPMENT & PEACE: Welcome to Year One of Development and Peace’s “New Five year Program!  We are excited to be embarking on a new theme: “The promotion of sustainable human development through participatory management, democratic control and equitable distribution of resources”. As we explore this theme, our work will focus on three distinct but related areas - Mining for the first two years, Land for the next two years and a return to Water for the fifth and final year. “Our slogan is a familiar one” -  LIFE BEFORE PROFIT.

SCHOOL PROJECT IN INDIA: Goilkera School is almost completed. The school consists of 10 classrooms. We will be holding a “Spaghetti Supper & Auction” on Sunday, October 15^th to raise money to equip the school. If anyone, wishes to help out donating articles or services for the auction, please contact any the following: Joan Henneberry 684-5039, Florence LeGuerrier 682-5619, Fran Turner 684-3329 or Rita Danis 684-8445. For supper tickets contact any of the above.

ST. PAUL'S CEMETERY - AYLMER ROAD (GATINEAU) Liturgy of the Gospel (Bilingual Service) - September 17, 2006 at 2:00 PM. In case of rain, Mass will be held at St. Paul's Church. The cemetery will be closed to vehicles between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

CALLING ALL (WANNABE) GOLFERS! Due to rain, the St. Mark’s Annual golf tournament and dinner is postponed until Sunday, September 24th. We’ll be playing at Les Vieux Moulins (on Antoine-Boucher, near Klock) with the first tee-off time at 10h30. The dinner will be in the basement of St. Mark’s at 6pm. Golf and dinner costs $60. Dinner only is $15 (kids aged 10 and under are free). Please call Greg at 819 684-6416 to register. All proceeds will go to sending our young parishioners to World Youth Day 2008 in Australia.

WYD 2008: We are making apple pies again this year! There are pre-order sheets available at the office 819-684-6926 or by calling Julie Salois at 819-682-3534. These awesome pies are $8.00 each and are available with or without spices. The orders should be in by September 24th. Pick-up will be in hall September 30, October 1st. and October 8th.

THE PARISH WEBSITE: www.stmarkparish.ca. Let the Parish Office know what you think. Our Website will become an often referenced source of information, an important modern communication tool for the Parish.

MEDITATION: You are invited to join us Tuesday evenings at 7:45 PM in the Genesis Room for meditation.