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It’s FREE to everyone within the parish boundaries of Holy Name of Mary, St. Charles Borromeo &

St. Vincent de Paul, our gift to you!

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Visit: FORMED.org/signup.

Type our parish postal code K0K 2N0 or Marysville to bring up our parish name. Click on it.

Register your name and email and you are in.

Use your browser, or download the app on Android or Apple devices, Roku, FireTV and

Apple TV, too!

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Confession Times: 

- On Saturday evenings starting at 4:30pm, in the Confessional at Saint Vincent de Paul Church  

- On Sunday mornings starting at 8:15am, in the Confessional at   Holy Name of Mary Church 

- In the sacristy 30 minutes before each weekday Mass. 

If you would like to go to Confession but these times do not work for you, please call the office  (613-396-2846) or send me an email (frfzambon@archkingston.ca) to arrange a time.  

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​​​​╬Please Remember in Your Prayers all those who are sick      

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​ Blayre McCarthy, Bridget Knott, Brienna Wright, Bruce Loft, Carson McKenna, Cathy Sloan, Cathy Thompson, 

Kelsey Banks, Mike Sloan, Olivera Lambeta, Patricia Putman, Raymond Brennan, Raymond McAvoy,

Dan Williams, Kelly Thompson, Dan Donati, Kevin Power, Dennis Purcell, Theresa Stone, Hannah Pascoal, 

Darlene McKenny, Jean Jordan, Joe Schiller, Pat McCambridge, Cindy Stone, Joseph Whalen,  Jean Brady,

Donna Simpson, Darlene McCormick, Susan Sagriff, William Young, Karen Stephens, Ryatt Drew, Jim Kennelly,

Fr. Sebastian Amato

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​​​Divine Mercy Chapel of the Most Blessed Sacrament - Adoration:  Tuesday 8am to 9pm. 

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Adoration Chapel  Invitation - Feel free to drop by the chapel at Holy Name of Mary anytime on Tuesdays for as long as you want, or if you would like to inquire about partnering up with an existing adorer at a regular time slot, let us know. Feel free to touch base with Fr. Francis or Chris Brady (613-242-2485) anytime. 

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St. Charles Borromeo Annual Cemetery Mass will be held on

Saturday, August 29 at 11:00am. 

Light refreshments to follow.

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Farewell Potluck Luncheon for Fr. Francis Zambon - Sunday, August 30 after 10:30am Mass at St. Charles Borromeo.  Lunch will be in the Read Hall.  Please bring something to contribute to the potluck lunch.  Everyone is welcome!

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200th Anniversay of the Archdiocese of Kingston -Come & See - Spiritual Speaker’s Series – August 13 – 15, 2026:

Thursday, August 13, 7:00pm:  St. Michael’s, Belleville – Lisa Canning “When Trust Feels Impossible”;  St. Joseph’s, Kingston – Kim Zember “When I Finally Surrendered to God’s Radical Love”;  St. Francis Xavier, Brockville – Fr. Donald Haggerty “Deeper Prayer and the Second Conversion”;  St. John the Baptist, Perth – Fr. Stephane Pouliot  “Overcoming by the Power of His Resurrection”.  Vespers will follow each talk at 7:45pm then coffee/tea social at 8:00pm.

Friday, August 14 at 7:00pm:  The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Kingston - His Eminence Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto “Knowing and Loving the Beloved”.  Followed by Taize prayer liturgy.

Saturday, August 15 at 10:30am:  The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Kingston - Holy Mass – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Celebrant:  Archbishop Michael Mulhall.

 

Harvest Supper Update: Advance supper tickets for this year's Harvest Supper are now available by contacting Carol McAlpine at   carol.mcalpine8286@gmail.com or 613 243 2134. Adults $25; Youth 11-15 $15; Children 6-10 $10 and Children under 5 Free. Food donation sheets will be available at the back of all three churches within the next two weeks, along with volunteer workers sign up sheets. The next Harvest Supper meeting will be held Tuesday, September 15 in Read Hall following 6:30pm Mass in St. Charles Borromeo Church. For info or concerns please contact Larry McGlade at ribs9thomas.tlc@gmail.com or 613 847 5658.  

 

Helping Hands Food Bank - Presently the food bank is in need of  KD Dinner; canned fruit; Rice and crackers. And as always if you are not able to donate food items, envelopes are available at the entrance of our three churches for financial donations. We appreciate your support during these difficult times. Just a few stats to think about. 19 % of food bank clients are employed. This group is growing. 31% of our clients are physically or mentally challenged. Stats based on 2025 Canadian Food banks info.

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Healing Service - “I am the Lord, your Healer” (Exodus 15:26). Jesus is alive! We have seen Him heal illness and injuries in our day. Join us to encounter the healing love of our Risen Lord on Thu., Aug. 20, 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 1111 Taylor-Kidd Blvd, Kingston. The evening will open giving praise to God and proclaiming His Word, followed by corporate prayers for physical healing, and an opportunity for individual healing prayer.  Free and open to the public.  More information at: https://encounterschool.org/kingston

 

Our Lady of Knock Annual Pilgrimage - Sunday, August 23, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, St. Malachy’s Church, Mayo, Quebec (a 50-minute drive from Ottawa), 11:00 AM – Eucharist celebrated in English by Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, Archbishop of Gatineau, assisted by Father John Braganza of St. Malachy’s Parish.  For the 69th time, Our Lady of Knock Shrine at St. Malachy’s Church in Mayo, Quebec, will be holding our annual pilgrimage to honour Our Lady’s apparition at Knock, County Mayo, Ireland.  Info: http://stmalachyolv.com/pilgrimage.asp   Contact: mayopilgrimage@gmail.com 

 

17th Annual Women’s Fall Retreat - Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., St. Michael Catholic High School, 2755 Hwy 43, Kemptville. Join us for the 17th Annual Women’s Fall Retreat! This year’s guest speaker is Melanie Rabishaw. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Kingston, our theme is “To know Christ and the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10).  The day begins with Holy Mass and includes inspiring reflections, worship, personal prayer, and opportunities for quiet reflection as we deepen our relationship with Christ. A morning snack and lunch are provided.  Come renew your faith, refresh your spirit, and enjoy fellowship with other women.  Registration: $50, limited to 100 participants.  Register: romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/womens-fall-retreat

 

Celebrate 200 Years of Faith at St. Francis Xavier Parish!   You are invited to join us as we celebrate a remarkable milestone.  For two centuries, St. Francis Xavier Parish has been a place where generations have gathered to worship, celebrate the sacraments, and grow in faith. We are grateful for God's countless blessings throughout these 200 years. Sunday, September 13, 2026.  Our anniversary celebration will include:  200th Anniversary Mass at 3:00 pm, St. Francis Xavier Church, 66 Church Street, Brockville.  Following the Mass, everyone is invited to join us for our 200th Anniversary Dinner at the Brockville Country Club.  Dinner tickets: $60 per person.  Tickets may be purchased through the St. Francis Xavier Parish Office by calling 613-342-2993 or by emailing stfrancisxavier@archkingston.ca.  Tickets are available while quantities last.  Whether you are a former parishioner, have family ties to St. Francis Xavier, or simply wish to celebrate this joyful occasion with us, we would be delighted to welcome you.

 

Community Celebration  - 170 Years of St. Daniel The Martyr Parish - Join us as we celebrate an incredible milestone  -  170 years of St. Daniel The Martyr Parish, along with 200 years of the Archdiocese of Kingston and 15 years since “Rising from the Ashes.”   Friday, Sept.  11, 2026 at  6:00 PM, South Mountain Ag. Hall.  Roast Beef Buffet,  $50 Adults, $20 Children (5–12).  Enjoy an evening of community, music, silent auction, and door prizes! Music by Heirs of the Dog featuring Ray Lavoie.  For tickets, contact Steven or Anne Caza at 613-989-5348. 

 

Encounter School - At the Encounter School, the promises of God aren't theory. They become your lived reality with identity, purpose, healing, freedom and mission activated in everyday life. More than a Bible Study, Encounter is a place to journey together with like-minded believers to EXPERIENCE the transforming POWER of the GOSPEL.  Classes begin Mon. Sep. 14, 2026, and run weekly on Mondays (6:30 – 8:30 pm) at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Hall, 1111 Taylor-Kidd Blvd., Kingston. Apply now at https://encounterschool.org/kingston/.  Have questions? Email kingston@encounterschool.org or “Come and See” for yourself on Sat. Sep. 12, 8:30am to 4:00 pm.  No charge.  Sign up here: https://ourladyofdivinefire.regfox.com/2026-esm-come-and-see 

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Kingston 200 Years of Faith - Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Kingston with this inspiring article from The Catholic Register: https://www.catholicregister.org/item/3721-historic-kingston-endures-200-years .  Discover how our faith community continues to grow and “endure” with hope.   

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The Franciscans: Is God Calling You? - The Gospel and the “following of Jesus Christ” were not idealistic but rather “dynamic values” for St. Francis and his followers.  People inspired by the Gospel values that they saw in Francis wanted to follow him.  These values are the substance of Franciscans today: the Poor Clares, the Secular Franciscans (for women and men, single or married), and the Friars.  Is God “calling” you or “inviting you to be a part of the Franciscan mission?  Order?  Please send an email to Friar Reto Davatz at FrRDavatz@archkingston.ca.                          

St. Rita’s Drop-in Centre -  Monday–Friday, 1:00–3:30 pm.   St. Mary’s Cathedral Outreach to the homeless and poor of the city.  1:00-3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.  Providing safety, great food, showers, and good Christian hospitality and dignity. Inquiries:  paty@stmaryscathedral.ca