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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.

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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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**Please note that if you drop your donation envelope in another Church’s collection basket, it usually will be mailed back to us, costing the parish you visited money to do so.  It is suggested that you only put our Church envelopes in our Church collections.  Thank you for your understanding.

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2026 Harvest Supper Update:  At this past Tuesday night's information meeting, there was enough interest from those in attendance to tackle another Harvest Supper Event this year. The date will be Sunday Oct. 4 from 3:30 to 6 pm. The set up date is Sat. Oct. 3 at 10 am. Again this is a fundraising event for our three churches so your efforts are needed and vital in making the day a success. Anyone who could not attend the meeting but would like to volunteer, please email Larry McGlade at ribs9thomas.tlc@gmail.com . The next Harvest Supper meeting will be held Tues. Aug.4  at 7pm, at the Read Hall. 

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St. Charles Borromeo Annual Cemetery Mass will be held on Saturday, August 29 at 11:00am.  Light refreshments to follow.

 

Helping Hands Food Bank - Presently the food bank is in need of canned stew; KD Dinner; canned fruit; Rice and cereal. 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. Your support is greatly appreciated during these difficult times. FYI. 106,130 more monthly food bank visits already this year compared to last; currently 1 out of 4 Canadian households are having difficulty meeting basic monthly financial commitments. Facts based on 2025 Canadian Food banks stats.  

 

8th Annual Rideau Canal Men’s Retreat - Tues. - Thur., Aug. 4-6, 2026.  Cost: $100.  For Catholic men 18 years and older (plus teenage sons with their fathers).  Travelling by canoe, kayak or pontoon boat from Seeley’s Bay to Upper Rideau Lake, with overnight tenting at Davis Lock and along McNally’s Bay.  Canoes and paddles supplied, along with meals. Daily Mass, Rosary, etc. Information: frbrianmcnally@gmail.com (613-464-2908).  Registration: hart.daniel64@gmail.com (613-899-9514) or rrmiron2019@gmail.com (613-218-6497).

    

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. 

 

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.

 

Chilawee Trails is an overnight camp for girls, 9-14 years old and takes place August 12-20 2026, Vistula Rd. Barry's Bay, ON.  Our aim is to help girls appreciate that having  fun is a natural part of a virtuous and faithful life.  Campers enjoy many activities, including  swimming, canoeing, hiking, sports, crafts, and dramatic  arts, while experiencing nature and making lasting friendships.  The spiritual activities at Chilawee are intrusted to Opus Dei, an institution of the Catholic Church www.opusdei.ca.  Register  as a camper or apply as staff online at www.chilaweetrails.ca.

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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

 

2026 Bedford Social! - For generations, the iconic Bedford Social has brought parishioners, friends, past clergy and cottagers together for an evening of fun, food and catching up with heartfelt stories of childhood memories attending the Social and Mass in Bedford.  With aging parishioners and decreased Mass attendance, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain this beloved event. This is the parish's main fundraiser, essential to keeping the parish going.   Please consider making a financial donation to this year's event. Tax receipts will be given.  Donations can be made by: E-transfer: bedfordsocial26@gmail.com (will be autodeposited) ;  Cheque: Make payable to "Bedford Social" and mail to:  Anne Madden, 292 Burridge Road, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0;  Cash: Place in an envelope clearly noting it is for the Bedford Social and put it in the collection at Mass.  You're also warmly invited to this year's Bedford Social!  Sunday, August 9, 4:00–7:00 pm, Featuring an old-fashioned BBQ!  Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of this cherished parish tradition!  Co-Chairs of the 2026 Bedford Social  - Dave & Monique Brunet – 613-536-9409, Anne Madden – 613-484-3677.

 

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.   

    

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