Summer 2009 - Archdiocese of Kingston

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Summer 2009 Archdiocese of Kingston Volume XXII Number 2
This watercolour of Wolfe Island’s Sacred Heart of Mary Church was painted by Madison Brown, a grade 7 student at Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Summer
2009

Page 2 Journey Summer 2009
Year of the Priest
A message from
Archbishop Brendan O’Brien
As many of you are aware, the Holy Father, Benedict XVI, has invited
Catholics throughout the world to observe June 19, 2009 to June 19,
2010 as the Year of the Priest. The Pope inaugurated the Year with Vespers
at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and the priests of the Archdiocese
of Kingston gathered for Vespers that same day at St. Joseph’s Church
in Kingston. There will be a number of events throughout the year which
focus on the priesthood, including an International Retreat for Priests in
Ars, France, to be held from September 27th to October 3rd. The Year will
conclude in Rome with a World Day of Priests on June 19, 2010.
This is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the significance of this
ministry for the life of the Church, to appreciate the gift of the priesthood,
and to realize the responsibility that is entailed in being a priest. The
priest, because he acts in the person of Christ in his sacramental ministry,
is configured to Christ in a unique way through his ordination. For priests
themselves, then, this Year of the Priest is meant to help them grow in
their desire to “become” more and more who they are called “to be.” The
Pope speaks of the struggle for spiritual perfection, which is the basis for
effectiveness in ministry.
Benedict XVI proposes as a model of priestly spirituality St. Jean Marie
Vianney, The Curé of Ars, who was so present to his people – visiting them,
teaching them, and reconciling them to God. The challenge, of course, is
how to do this in the 21st century, in circumstances quite different from
those of the little village of Ars, France almost two centuries earlier. As the
Holy Father suggests, the key is in the desire to become more conformed
to Christ, which, as one writer puts it, “creates the space allowing Christ
the Good Shepherd to live in us and
act in us.”
To focus on the Year of the Priest
is not to forget or neglect the vocation
which each of us has as a baptized
member of the Church, gifted
by God, but also called to witness
to Christ and to take responsibility
for the mission of the Church. In
fact, the more that each one of us
has that sense of vocation, the more
that those who are called to ordained
ministry and consecrated life will
become aware of the grace of their
own vocation.
I hope that these next twelve
months will be a very fruitful time
for our Archdiocese – a time to affirm
our priests in their ministry, a time for priests to deepen the sense
of their calling, and a privileged moment which will awaken the call to
priestly life in the hearts of those whom the Lord calls to be shepherds
after His own heart.
+ Brendan M. O’Brien
Archbishop of Kingston
Who was
St. Jean Marie Vianney
Saint Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney (1786 - 1859) was a French
parish priest who became a Catholic saint and
the patron saint of parish priests.
He is often referred to, even in English, as
the “Curé d’Ars” (the parish priest of the village of Ars).
He became famous throughout the world for his priestly pastoral work
in his parish because of the radical spiritual transformation of the community
and its surroundings. Catholics attribute this to his saintly life,
mortification, and persevering ministry in
the Sacrament of Confession.
The Feast Day of St. Jean Marie Vianney is celebrated on
the 4th of August, the date of his death in 1859.
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Bethsaida, site of the feeding of the multitudes.
By Mary Gillott, Napanee
S halom!
A life-long dream of 49 pilgrims came
true in April as they travelled in the footsteps
of Jesus in Israel. The pilgrims, between
the ages of 17 and 91, inspired by
the Catholic Women’s League, under the
leadership of Sister Jocelyn Monette, NDS,
Father Shawn Hughes, of Gananoque, and
Father Paul Morris, from Halifax, visited
about 50 sites and churches from the Sea
of Galilee, south along the Jordan Valley to
Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Nazareth
On the first day we ascended to the top
of Mount Tabor where the Transfiguration
of our Lord took place. After enjoying a
panoramic view it was on to Nazareth and
the Church of the Annunciation where we
celebrated Mass in the Grotto.
The next stop was Cana, the village of
Jesus’ first miracle – changing water into
wine. The couples on the pilgrimage renewed
their marriage vows in this beautiful
church. We enjoyed wine-tasting and
purchased Cana Wedding Wine at the gift
shop.
The Sermon on the Mount
On the second day, we journeyed to
Mount Arbel to learn how topography and
theology intertwine. Once again, the view
was breath-taking. Then, it was on to Tabgha
where three important gospel events
took place: The sermon on the mount, the
multiplication of loaves and fishes, and the
third apparition of the Risen Lord where He
commissioned Peter: “Feed my lambs…
look after my sheep.”
At one of the favourite sites, The Mount
of Beatitudes, we visited the beautiful
little octagonal church and prayed our intentions.
Once outside, we found a quiet
area and sat on the rocks marvelling at the
beauty of the Sea of Galilee while pilgrims
read “The Real Beatitudes” and the corresponding
Bible readings. Our tour guide,
Ika, explained the history of the area.
Capernaum
The next stop was Capernaum, Jesus’
home-town, where He called His disciples,
taught about God’s kingdom and performed
mighty works. A beautiful and inspiring
Mass was celebrated in the church
built over St. Peter’s House. Our last adventure
of the day was a boat ride on the
Sea of Galilee. We were all proud as the
Canadian flag was hoisted. Everyone sang
“O Canada” with commitment and gusto.
The third day brought another adventure
along Jesus’ path. We renewed our
Baptismal promises in the Jordan River
at Yardenit. However, it is believed that
John baptized Jesus further down the river
near the Dead Sea.
An outdoor Mass on the shores of
the Sea of Galilee
We drove to the Primacy of Peter where
the Risen Jesus prepared a meal for His
disciples. Father Shawn and Father Paul
celebrated an outdoor Mass with us on the
shores of the Sea of Galilee. We travelled
to Bethsaida, the ruins of a fishing village,
home of the disciples Peter,
Andrew and Phillip. Jesus performed
the miracles of feeding
the multitudes and the healing
of a blind man here. It was from
Bethsaida’s shores that Jesus was
seen walking on the water of the
Sea of Galilee.
On the fourth day we travelled
along the Jordan Valley, past Jericho,
the oldest city in the world,
through the gorgeous Wadi Qelt
to see the Valley of the Shadow
of Death (Psalm 23). We moved
through the Judean Hills, reciting
the Psalms of Ascent, past
Bedouin villages and into Bethlehem.
We visited the place of
the birth of Christ in the Grotto
of the Nativity.
A Christmas Mass
To calm the anxiety and excitement
of the pilgrims, Father Shawn led
us in the rosary. After lunch, a Christmas
Mass was celebrated in the grotto of St.
Catherine’s Church. The Christmas readings,
gospel and carols never meant so
much as they did that day. It was then
time for shopping for religious articles and
souvenirs. Magnificent nativity scenes and
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In the Footsteps of Jesus, Mary
and the Apostles
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
All photos: submitted
Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Kingston at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
statues, carved from olive wood, filled the
shelves! Everyone came out of the shop
with their bags full of precious mementos.
As we motored onward the song “Jerusalem”
started playing and there in front of
us was the Holy City, Jerusalem, our home
away from home for the next four days.
The fifth day was surreal.
We drove to the top
of Mount Scopus to enjoy
the magnificent view of
Jerusalem, where the new
and old converge in splendour.
The mood of the
pilgrims became solemn,
however, as we trekked
onto the Mount of Olives
and visited the places of
Jesus’ last days. We visited
Pater Noster Church,
where Jesus taught The
Lord’s Prayer, and the
Palm Sunday Road to the
Dominus Flevit, where
Jesus wept over the city.
In Gethsemane, at the
Church of All Nations, Fathers Shawn and
Paul said Mass for us, and pilgrims from
all over the world joined in the responses
and hymns.
We visited the Church of St. Peter of
Gallicantu, built over the Palace of Caiaphas,
where Peter denied Jesus.
Yad Vasehm
We continued to Ein Kerem and visited
the Churches of the Visitation and St. John
the Baptist. Our day ended in a rather sombre
note as we toured Yad Vashem, a new
memorial museum honouring the victims
of the Holocaust.
Mary Manion carries the cross along Via Dolorosa.
On the sixth day we motored through
the Judean wilderness and climbed rocky
hillsides to survey the desert land in which
Jesus spent forty days.
Our journey took us to the Masada, built
by Herod the Great. We ascended to the
summit by cable car to view the terrain and
explore the magnificent excavations. We
were left in wonder at how this city could
be built and flourish on the mountain.
The Dead Sea
This day’s Mass was held in the Crusader’s
Church, which Mary attended. We
descended to the Dead Sea to plaster ourselves
in the famous black mud and float in
the mineral-laden waters that are claimed
to be rejuvenating. Many of us bought
products at Ahava, the Dead Sea Laboratories.
Perhaps we will look twenty years
younger now.
On the last day of our emotion-packed
pilgrimage we entered the walled city of
Jerusalem through Herod’s Gate, visited
the Church of St. Anne, and the pool of
Bethsaida where Jesus cured a crippled
man. We continued on to Ecco Homo, The
Judgment Hall of Pilate, now a convent of
the Sisters of Sion, the Sister Jocelyn’s order.
Carrying the cross
We picked up a large wooden cross to
carry down the Via Dolorosa and pray the
Stations of the Cross.The Via Dolorosa led
us to the Holy Sepulchre Church, the holiest
Christian site, where Jesus was raised to
life by the power of God.
We waited with pilgrims from all over
the world, then entered the tomb of Jesus.
Future Easter Triduum services and Masses
will bring us back to this day and a clear
picture of the events will be on our minds.
After lunch on the Via Dolorosa, we left
for Mount Zion to visit the Upper Room,
Mary’s well and Dormition Abbey where
Mary fell asleep.
The pilgrimage was drawing to an end
as we re-entered the old city through Dung
Gate, to visit the Western Wall, the laststanding
remnant of the ancient Temple.
We placed written petitions in a crack in the
wall, put our hands on the wall in prayer,
then backed away, humbled by such an extraordinary
pilgrimage and seven unforgettable
days with Jesus, Mary, the Apostles
and our pilgrimage friends.
Our suggestion… don’t wait! Join a
pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Your understanding
of the Bible and the impact on
your life will be remarkable.
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Submitted by the Catholic Women’s
League from St. Patrick’s Parish, Napanee:
Mary, Judy, Laura & Mary.

Page 4 Journey Summer 2009
Around the Archdiocese
Photo: Fred Happy
Above: Archdiocesan priests at
the Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s
Cathedral in April. Above,
right: Royal Military College
cadets are the last group to receive
the Chrism Oil.
Photo: Fred Happy
Right: Archbishop Brendan
O’Brien celebrates Mass at St.
Joseph’s Church at the start of
the Year of the Priest on June
19.
Left: The Knights of Columbus
take part in Kingston’s Canada
Day Parade.
Photo: Fred Happy
Photo: Fred Happy
Photo: Fred Happy
Above: Archbishop Brendan O'Brien closes out the
Year of St. Paul at the 25th anniversary of St. Paul
the Apostle Church on June 28. Right: The Knights
of Columbus at the 25th anniversary of St. Paul’s.
Photo: Fred Happy
Photo: Fred Happy
Archbishop Brendan O’Brien is flanked by the Knights
of Columbus Honour Guard following the Legion of
Mary Acies at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in April.
Photo: Fred Happy
Archbishop Brendan O’Brien holds Grace (Gracie)
Helena Hall. The infant was in attendance at the Catholic
Women’s League closing Mass and banquet with
her parents, Katie and Trent Hall, to celebrate with her
grandmother, Anne Madden, who was finishing her term
as Archdiocesan President of the CWL. See page 10 for
CWL news.
Submitted photo
Meet Paddy and Cuddles. These Pomeranians are part of the St. John's
Ambulance Pet Therapy Program. Owner Jackie Burke-McGinnis
says the dogs are specially trained companions for seniors with mobility
issues. The dogs have been visiting Providence Motherhouse
since March. Activities Director Nancy Stevens says it’s been a great
addition to the house and wonderful therapy for the Sisters.
Photo courtesy of Christine Ross
Fr. Tom Rosica of Salt & Light TV
presents on St. Paul’s Understanding
of the Church at Sisters of Providence
Motherhouse Chapel in June.
Submitted Photo
Prison Chaplains meet with the Archbishop twice a year to share information about the
faith development activities offered to the incarcerated. There is Mass or a prayer service
in the institutions each week, and the chaplains are assisted by volunteers. Front, from
left, Monique Marchand, Archbishop Brendan O’Brien, Margie Ann McKinnon. Middle
row, from left, Rita Peng (Joyceville Institution), Sr. Peggy Malcolm (former chaplain
and volunteer), Father Ted Hughes (regional chaplain), Father Jacob Chelamootil (Millhaven
and Collins Bay Institutions), Father Silvio Lacar (Kingston Penitentiary). Back,
from left, Rev. Msgr. Donald Clement (Frontenac Institution), Deacon Eric Lawson (Collins
Bay).

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Theology of the Body
“Brace yourself! If we take in what the Holy
Father is saying in his Theology of the Body,
we will never view ourselves, view others,
view the Church, the Sacraments, grace,
God, heaven, marriage, the celibate vocation...we
will never view the world the same
way again.” - Christopher West
Photo: Fred Happy
Seminarian Jan Kusyk holds the Sacramentary for Archbishop Brendan O’Brien during Mass at the
Theology of the Body conference held at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School.
With notes used by permission from Anastasia
Northrop of The Theology of the Body International
Alliance.
A conference called “From Humanae Vitae to Theology
of the Body: Celebrating the Church’s Teaching On
Sexuality & Marriage” was held at Holy Cross Catholic
Secondary School in Kingston in March.
Theology of the Body is Pope John Paul II’s integrated
vision of the human person - body, soul and spirit. As he
explains, the physical human body has a specific meaning
and is capable of revealing answers to fundamental questions
about us and our lives:
Is there a real purpose to life, and, if so, what is it
Why were we created male and female Does it really
matter if we are one sex or the other
Why were man and woman called to communion from
the beginning What does
the marital union of a man
and woman say to us about
God and His plan for our
lives
What is the purpose of
the married and celibate
vocations
What exactly is “Love”
Is it truly possible to be
pure of heart
All of these questions and many more are answered
in Pope John Paul II’s 129 Wednesday audiences, which
were given between the years 1979 and 1984. His reflections
are based on Scripture (especially the Gospels, St.
Paul and the Book of Genesis), and contain a vision of the
human person. John Paul II discusses who man was in the
beginning, who he is now (after original sin), and who he
will be in the age to come. He then applies this message to
the vocations of marriage and celibacy, in preparation for
the Kingdom of Heaven.
John Paul II’s revolutionary and life-transforming message
of hope counteracts societal trends that urge us to
view the body as an object of pleasure or as a machine for
manipulation. John Paul II portrays a beautiful vision of
sexuality in his The Theology of the Body and other earlier
works including Love and Responsibility. He encourages
a true reverence for the
gift of our sexuality and
challenges us to live it
in a way worthy of our
great dignity as human
persons. His theology is
not only for young adults
or married couples, but
for all ages and vocations
since it sums up the
true meaning of the human
person.
Christopher West explains
that Theology of
the Body calls us to look
deeply into our own
hearts, to look past our
wounds and the scars of
sin, past our disordered
desires.
Photo: Fred Happy
Dr. Maria Kraw offer a medical
perspective on Theology of the
Body during the conference at Holy
Cross Catholic Secondary School.
“If we’re able to do that we discover God’s original plan
for creating us as male and female still ‘echoing’ within
us,” writes West. “By glimpsing at that ‘original vision,’
we can almost taste the original experience of bodily integrity
and freedom - of nakedness without shame. And we
begin to sense a plan for our sexuality so grand, so wondrous,
that we can scarcely allow our hearts to take it in.
Serving the Deaf
in our Archdiocese
For more information about Theology of the Body,
check out:
www.theologyofthebody.net
The Theology of the Body: Human Love in the Divine
Plan by John Paul II, published by
Pauline Books and Media, 1997.
Love and Responsibility by John Paul II, published
by Ignatius Press,1993.
From left, Julie Maisonneuve, Father Peter Monty and Ricky MacDonnell.
Alanna McDonald
Pastoral care worker
Archdiocese of Kingston
Two ‘deaf’ women and pastoral care
workers from this diocese attended and participated
in the Retreat for the Deaf held in
Ottawa in April.
Father Peter Monty was the Retreat Master
for the weekend. Father Monty has recently
returned to Ontario from his parish
work in Winnipeg. Many of the deaf/hardof-hearing
throughout Ontario enjoyed
being on retreat, as well as seeing Father
Monty.
Ricky MacDonnell of St. Joseph’s Parish
in Kingston and Julie Maisonneuve from
Saint Michael’s Parish in Belleville were
Submitted Photo
among the 30 deaf/hard-of-hearing attendees.
Pastoral care workers Alanna McDonald
and Norma LaCroix from the Archdiocese
of Kingston reported that the retreat was
very successful.
Everyone came home with a deeper understanding
and appreciation of the Eucharist
The next retreat for the deaf will be held
in Ancaster at Mount Mary Immaculate on
the November 25th weekend. Deacon Patrick
Graybill from Rochester NY will lead
this weekend.
For more information and registration,
contact Alanna McDonald, lakeside@reach.
net, or Willi Goodfellow, stuttwi@yahoo.
ca.

Page 6 Journey Summer 2009
By Diane Jozefowicz & Anne Wade
St. Mark’s Catholic Girls’ League, Prescott
On a misty afternoon in June, the girls of the St.
Mark’s Catholic Girls’ League (Prescott) had an enjoyable
trip to Boldt Castle and St. Brendan’s Catholic
Church in Rockport.
Immediately following morning Mass, we boarded
a 15-passenger van and made our way along the 1000
Islands Parkway to the scenic village of Rockport.
Tickets were purchased, permission slips, birth certificates
and passports were checked and re-checked,
and finally we were off. The girls enjoyed the boat
cruise over to Heart Island, taking full advantage of
the outside deck, colourful umbrellas shielding them
“For everything there is a time, and a
time for every matter under heaven”
Sister Emily Doherty, CND
Liturgy Office/Commission
June is the month of anniversaries
and leave takings, of congratulations
and farewells, of laughter and
sighs. July begins the hiatus of summer,
after which we long for new endeavours,
new places, new friends,
new challenges.
In parishes, committees have disbanded,
ministries thanked for long and
faithful service during the year, BBQ’s
and pot luck suppers have celebrated
parish accomplishments and fellowship.
Families and communities have
marked the milestones reached by their
members, their anniversaries and feastdays.
But, summer, with its time for
greater leisure and reflection, calls us
to examine our life’s pathways, to assess
our progress in the goals we set for
ourselves and to listen more attentively
to where the Spirit is leading us. This
can only be done by complete honesty,
discernment and earnest prayer.
What is our calling
Does the Lord call us to greater commitment
to our faith, to more dedicated
responsibility to family or community
Does God call us to a lifetime of service
in the Church or in the broader
society
Are there fewer people today of a generous
spirit, desirous of heroic action,
of selfless service of others Are there
fewer needs today for peace-makers
and peace-seekers, for justice-makers
and justice-seekers, for people-healers
from the persistent showers. U.S. Customs greeted
us on the dock at Boldt Castle, paperwork was carefully
checked again, and we set off to explore the
island.
The romantic story of George and Louise Boldt
was not lost on the girls who happily checked out
all the floors of the castle, including the basement,
which had a small but lovely inground pool. Allister
Tower was closed, but we were able to check
out the impressive Power House, and then made
our way back to the dock and souvenir store. After
shopping and treats, we boarded the boat to return to
Rockport, Canadian Customs and up the hill to St.
Brendan’s. We were sorry that the weather prevented
us from praying
the outdoor
Stations
of the Cross
there, but
Submitted photo
Standing, Sister Josephine Nestman, left, and Sister Barbara Prior. Seated, Sister Mary Walsh, left, and Sister
Kathryn Quigley.
and soul-healers Are there not multitudes
in our cities needing someone to
reach out to meet their needs, to hear
of God’s love for them, to be preached
the Gospel Are there not those among
us craving understanding, compassion
or healing
Gifts of a loving God
Summer days may seem like lazy,
empty days, but, in reality, I think they
are gifts of a loving God who wants us
to have time for lounging in the park
or waiting endlessly for
the fish that never bites.
Without this time of
lessened commitments,
perhaps we would miss
the deepest longings of
St. Mark’s Catholic Girls’ League
Visits the 1000 Islands
Father
Eccl. 3.1
our hearts, or the still small voice calling
us apart.
As the wise man tells us, there IS a
time for everything, a time to work and
a time to refrain from work, a time to
study and a time to put the books away,
a time to receive and a time to give
back. Perhaps this summer will reveal
to us what in our life needs to be put
away and what needs to be built up and
used for others.
The girls visit Boldt Castle.
Submitted Photo
Appelman
taught us about St. Brendan and the symbols
in the beautiful stained glass windows of the church.
We prayed a decade of the Rosary and said a prayer
of thanksgiving for a wonderful day and then headed
home to Prescott.
Congregation of
Notre Dame
Jubilee Celebrations
Jubilee celebrations were held on June 7 at Notre Dame Residence,
Kingston. Celebrating were Sister Kathryn Quigley, 75, Sister Mary
Walsh, 70, Sister Josephine Nestman, 60, and Sister Barbara Prior, 50
years of profession in the Congregation of Notre Dame.
The Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame arrived in Kingston
in 1841. Over the years they have contributed much in the field of
education at Notre Dame High School, Cathedral School and several
elementary schools in the city.
Today this work is nobly continued at Regiopolis-Notre Dame
Catholic High School. In the spirit of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, their
Foundress, the works of education and social justice are continued
throughout Canada and U.S.A., Japan, Central America, Africa and
France. Magnificat!

No cake could probably hold
all the candles, but that’s not
stopping the Religious Hospitallers
of St. Joseph, the congregation that
founded Hotel Dieu Hospital, from
celebrating their 350th anniversary
of service in North America this
year.
When three French RHSJ Sisters
landed in Ville-Marie (Montreal)
on October 20, 1659, they were realizing
the threefold vision of their
founder, Jerome Le Royer: to found
a Congregation of Hospitaliers of St.
Joseph; to colonize and evangelize
the Island of Montreal; and to establish
a hospital under the direction of
We can rejoice in the healing and
nurturing of the summer months
Sister Lucy Kearney, SP
Office of Family Ministry
As the school year ended, the ongoing
parish and diocesan committees and
programmes began to adjourn for the summer
months. This important time gives me
an opportunity to reflect on and evaluate
the family ministry programs and presentations
offered during the past months.
Theology of the Body
The main activities centred on marriage
and family included presentations regarding
Pastoral Aspects of Marriage and the
Challenges of Family Ministry for the
Teachers’ Religion Course and the Diaconate
candidates, respectively. Many of you
participated in the conference From Humanae
Vitae to Theology of the Body: The
Church’s Teaching on Sexuality and Marriage.
Besides the valuable teaching of the
four presenters, I believe the co-sponsoring
of this conference by the Archdiocese and
the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District
School Board was a wonderful witness
of Church and School collaborating
for the good of youth and family. It was
a privilege for me to work with the organizing
team, consisting of representatives
from schools, health care, Natural Family
Planning, Knights of Columbus, and the
Catholic Women’s League, and, especially,
to connect with priests and parishioners
from across the archdiocese. DVD’s of the
Conference are available from the Family
Ministry Office.
Pre-marriage course teams
I cannot reflect on marriage and family
without acknowledging the dedication and
commitment of the enthusiastic pre-marriage
course teams in the four deaneries.
Your countless hours of preparation and
planning, witness of the vocation of marriage,
and instructing and facilitating engaged
couples are greatly appreciated.
this new religious congregation.
In Montreal—with the help of
Jeanne Mance, the first lay nurse
of North America—the Sisters took
over the care of the sick and needy
despite a slew of obstacles over
those early years, including fires
that destroyed their hospital and
convent several times over, poverty
and plagues.
Almost 200 years after the Sisters
first arrived in Montreal, they
were called upon to establish the
first public hospital in Kingston, a
garrison town with a population of
about 6,000. History records an astonishing
136 taverns and a result-
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As I reflect on the past months, the faces
of those who have experienced loss through
death, separation or divorce surface. I thank
God for the compassion of each of the three
archbishops who have supported the ministry
to the separated and divorced. Through
regular attendance at the New Life Group
meetings and/or participation in the annual
retreat for separated and divorce, healing
begins to take place. Slowly, life takes on
a more positive meaning. Thank you to all
who support this healing ministry.
Rejoice
Prayer and liturgical celebrations have
been important to our diocesan families.
Numerous young people received the sacraments
of First Reconciliation and Eucharist,
and Confirmation during the past few
months. Couples in several parishes celebrated
significant wedding anniversaries.
May the blessings and enthusiasm
Religious Hospitallers of
St. Joseph mark 350 years of
caring for the sick and needy
The three first Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph leave France on July 2, 1659
bound for Ville-Marie. (From the RHSJ tercentenary book, published by the
Motherhouse in Montreal in 1959)
ing high rate of alcoholism and
premature death in the city. It
was no surprise, then, when the
local bishop asked that the Sisters
come to “care for my poor,
sick and homeless orphans.”
The Sisters arrived on September
2, 1845, and set up a hospital
where 231 and 229 Brock Street
houses now stand. Along with
patient wards, there were two
large wards for orphans found
wandering the streets.
When typhus struck Kingston,
the Sisters immediately volunteered
to nurse the sick housed
in sheds hastily built in the Emily
Street area. On Christmas
Day 1846, 100 orphans were
brought to their door. All were
fed Christmas dinner and properly
clothed within a week. The
Sisters’ heroic care during the
typhus outbreak is recognized at
the Angel of Resurrection monument,
originally erected over the
pit on the grounds of Kingston
General Hospital where nearly
Sister-nurses with patients in the men’s ward.
1200 victims
of the epidemic
were buried.
The monument
now stands in
St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In 1892, the Sisters moved
to Hotel Dieu’s current site, increasing
patient capacity from
40 to 150. A chapel was built
in 1895, and a convent in 1897.
In these early days, the Sisters
would do a full day’s duty in
nursing and then, because of
the extreme shortage of nursing
staff, volunteer to go right back
on the night shift. A School of
Nursing was started in 1912,
with the first class graduating in
1914. More buildings and services
were added over the following
years with the Centenary, Brock
and Johnson wings, and, subsequently,
the Jeanne Mance wing
in 1984.
Today, the Sisters at Hotel
Dieu Hospital continue to model
of these special spiritual events continue to
nourish you throughout the coming months.
Whether at home or travelling during the
summer months, let us not forget that Sunday
Masses are scheduled to accommodate
our participation.
Economic hardships may prevent many
from travelling and enjoying customary
summer vacations, but with a positive attitude
we can rejoice in the healing and
nurturing of the summer months. Regardless
of our circumstances, we can set aside
short periods of time to rest and become refreshed
spiritually, emotionally and physically.
The longer daylight hours, warm
summer breezes, grandeur of flowers, and
the sound of water lapping on the shores
are but a few reminders of the beauty of
creation and the love of our God.
Submitted photo
Sister Theresa Shannon and Sister Annette Valade in the
Hotel Dieu Hospital Chapel, present day.
the way they care in the tradition
of the Sisters who came before
them. Their values remain centered
on personal dignity, caring,
community and common
good, compassion, justice and
stewardship. These values are
shared with—and continuously
inspire—the broader hospital
community.
They also reach beyond the
walls of the hospital, for example,
to support the hungry
through the Partners in Mission
Food Bank, and to help youth and
young adults with special needs
through H'art Studio. Further
afield, the RHSJ Congregation
continues to be a strong presence
in hospitals and nursing homes
across Canada, the U.S.A., and
in the Dominican Republic.
Photo courtesy of RHSJ Archives

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Jesus’ invitation to his disciples
to take time to rest is appealing
during summer vacations. May
it be a time of inspiration as we
reflect on how the Lord has been
working in our lives through the
various experiences of the past
year.
Diocesan and School Board
Connections
Twice a year the high school
chaplains and religious education
consultants meet with the
Archbishop. These gatherings
foster communication between
the school boards and the Archdiocese.
Most of the eleven high schools
in the Archdiocese of Kingston
have a lay person and a priest who
are hired by the school board to
provide chaplaincy services. They
respond to the needs of staff and
students, organize retreats, prayer
times, outreach activities and
opportunities for faith development.
Our Archdiocese is blessed
with pastoral care coordinators
who have many years of experience
working with youth. Most
schools have a priest on staff who
has regular contact with students
and celebrates the sacraments.
Religious education consultants
have a leadership role in the faith
development of teachers. They
also provide support for teachers
in presenting the religious education
and family life programs.
Bronek Korczynski and Ann
Boniferro offer faith leadership
in the Algonquin and Lakeshore
CDSB. Teresa McDonald and
Margie Ann McKinnon
“Come away and rest a while.”
Office of Religious Education
Tom Jordan serve in a similar
capacity in the CDSB of Eastern
Ontario. Tom Jordan has been appointed
principal of Special Education
and he will be replaced as
consultant by Jim Roberts who
is currently vice-principal at St.
John Elementary School in Perth.
The Diocesan Adult Education
Commission brings together
representatives from the school
boards and the Archdiocese. We
are delighted that Father Shawn
Hughes has been appointed by
the Council of Priests to serve
as their representative on the
Commission. We are working on
strengthening the links between
home, school and parish. We are
also looking at ways to reach out
to people and welcome them back
to the Church.
Lay Faith Development
The Pastoral Care Visitor
course drew about 80 people to
the Diocesan Centre on April 18.
Presenters were Father Shawn
Hughes, Father David Collins,
Monique Marchand and myself.
The course covered basic skills
for those who visit the sick and
homebound in a variety of settings.
We have excellent pastoral
care videos that can be borrowed
from the Diocesan Centre. If you
would like information on how to
start a pastoral care team in your
parish, I will be happy to meet
with you.
Year of St. Paul Presentations
Richard Ascough, who teaches
New Testament at Queen’s Theological
College in Kingston, gave
Photo: Al MacEachern
Archbishop Brendan O’Brien, accompanied by Fr. Andrew Shim, blesses the newly renovated
rectory at Holy Cross Parish, Kemptville.
Mark 6:31
an inspiring presentation at Hanley
Hall in Smiths Falls on May
21. The evening was sponsored
by the Northern Deanery Lay
Faith Resource Team and drew
people from several parishes. The
theme of Richard
Ascough’s presentation
was Leadership
in Church and Society:
Lessons from
the Apostle Paul.
He explained how
St. Paul teaches us
that leadership is
communal, collaborative,
committed
and compassionate.
Richard’s knowledge
of New Testament
history and culture,
along with his sense
of humour, made for
an enjoyable evening learning experience.
St. Paul’s Understanding of
Church was presented on Thursday,
June 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Sisters of Providence Motherhouse
Chapel in Kingston. The
presenter was Father Tom Rosica
from Salt and Light TV.
A Summer Institute in Religious
Education is being offered
at St. Paul University in Ottawa
from July 6-11, 2009.
Diploma in Ministry
The Diploma in Ministry Program,
through St. Francis Xavier
University, Antigonish, N.S. will
offer courses on Ministry in the
Christian Community, Biblical
Foundations and Contemporary
Catholic Issues beginning in September.
Video kits can be borrowed
from the Diocesan Centre. The
CaFE series has excellent videos
on Knowing God Better, Exploring
the Catholic Church and This
Is My Body.
The Echoes of Faith series
includes videos on Belief, Sacraments,
Morality, Prayer and
Scripture.
A description of all the resources
available at the Diocesan
Centre can be found by visiting
the website: www.romancatholic.
kingston.on.ca and clicking the
library icon.
For information on the abovementioned
courses or resources
contact Margie Ann at 613-548-
4461 or e-mail mam@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca
May the summer bring you lots
of leisure and rest.
Rectory renovations completed
at Holy Cross Parish in Kemptville
By Al MacEachern
On April 16th the newly renovated rectory
at Holy Cross Parish in Kemptville
was blessed by Archbishop Brendan
O’Brien. Members of the congregation and
friends gathered at the rectory for a Liturgy
of the Word and the blessing of the rectory,
marking the completion of the interior renovations.
After tours of the facility, a reception
was held in the Parish Hall.
In 2010, the rectory at Holy Cross will be
150 years old. It is the oldest building of the
parish facilities and has withstood the test of
time; however, it was in need of some extensive
tender, loving care.
As part of a major project to upgrade all
the parish facilities, the interior of the rectory
was gutted and rebuilt to bring it to 2009 standards.
Care was taken to respect the original
architecture of the building while creating a
modern clergy residence. The exterior renovations
are expected to be completed in the
near future.
Father Andrew Shim, the Pastor, thanked
everyone for their support to this phase of the
project and to the parish “Come Let’s Build”
fundraising campaign that made the renovation
possible.

Snowbirds
Visit Kingston
Catholic Schools take
top awards
By Josée Cloutier
On May 27, grade one students at Mgr-
Rémi-Gaulin Catholic Elementary
School received a special visit from some
famous Canadians, thanks to seven-yearold
Aidan Fraser
Captain Claude Rivard (#2 Snowbird,
inner right wing position) and Captain Jennifer
Jones (public affairs officer), members
of Canadian Forces Squadron 431, the
Snowbirds Demonstration Team, visited
the school.
This year, the Snowbirds theme was a
Celebration of 100 Years of Powered Flight
in Canada.
Aidan Fraser had participated in the City
of Kingston’s airplane contest, linked to
the Snowbirds’ visit. Aidan drew and then
created a miniature model airplane with recycled
materials.
Her model was awarded first place in the
French language schools division.
The first place prize included a visit by
the Snowbirds to Mgr-Rémi-Gaulin Catho-
Feeling at home with youth ministry in
the Kingston Archdiocese has been a
welcoming experience for me. My background
in youth ministry is in the area of
parish and high school pastoral ministry.
Working as a coordinator in youth ministry
is new and exciting.
I am very hopeful about the possibilities
for sparking the flame of faith in our youth
to become more actively involved in parish
life.
As Youth Ministry Coordinator for the
Kingston Archdiocese, it is important to
share the goals of my position and the reason
the Youth Advisory Committee felt we
needed someone to coordinate the ministry
within parishes and the Archdiocese. The
following are the goals we have set for the
first year of the position of Youth Ministry
Youth Page
lic Elementary School.
The Snowbirds showed a
video to the students and talked
about their SmarkRisk program.
This program presents information
about managing risk.
The Snowbirds held a discussion
on the importance of equipment,
training, attitude, and how
children can learn to play in a
safe way.
During the lunch time break
everyone shared pizza while
both captains answered children’s
questions. The students
were enthusiastic about the visit
and many enjoyed the autograph
session.
In addition to the Snowbirds’
school visit, Aidan and her family
attended a May 26 banquet honouring
the Snowbirds. Her model airplane was on
display at Kingston’s Norman Rogers Airport.
By Christine Ross
High school students and
retired teachers struggled
with the stress and anxiety
of being poor during a one
day role-playing exercise at
Queen's University in April.
Hosted by the Roundtable
on Poverty Reduction, students
played a specific role based on
the lives of people living in
poverty.
Grace Iori, a grade 10 student
at Holy Cross Secondary
School, assumed the role of a
young woman struggling to
make ends meet with a monthly
income of $560. Grace first
Submitted photo
Grade 10 student Grace Iori asks “rental agent” Alice Gazeley how she can possibly afford
a Kingston apartment.
visited the Housing Agency
looking for a rental property,
Coordinator:
Develop a web link for youth on the
Archdiocesan website, including information
about what is going on within the
Archdiocese of Kingston, in Ontario and
outside Canada. Also included will be web
links for youth and youth ministers, resources,
workshops, courses and information
about available training.
Organize a “meet and greet” evening for
youth ministers within each deanery in the
spring to share and plan for the needs and
opportunities for youth and youth ministry.
Following discussion and sharing, a
workshop will be made available by each
deanery in the autumn for youth ministers
to help support their ministry with specific
resources relevant to the needs of each
Summer 2009 Journey Page 9
Submitted Photo
From left, Snowbirds’ Captain Claude Rivard, Aidan Fraser, 7, and Captain Jennifer Jones at Mgr. Rémi-Gaulin
Catholic Elementary School on May 27.
but was told it could be years
before she'd get affordable
housing due to a waiting list of
one thousand.
“I feel insignificant, and
this is so emotional,” said Iori.
“This is only a pretend experience
and I'm frustrated. I can't
imagine having to go through
this in the real world.”
Roundtable member Jamie
Swift, co-director of the Justice
and Peace office of the Sisters
of Providence, said he hopes
the exercise will change mindsets
about the poor.
“These students navigate
through a confusing maze of
various agencies,” he said.
“The walls in the maze are
Archdiocesan Focus on Youth
deanery.
We are delighted to announce that we
will be having a “Youth Conference” event
on May 8th, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic
Secondary School in Kingston. This retreat
is for all youth of the Archdiocese.
My first two months working as Youth
Ministry Coordinator have been filled with
joy and excitement for the opportunities
and support I hope to make available for
youth within the Archdiocese. I have received
encouragement, guidance and support
from many wonderful people. I am
very pleased with the commitment and
cooperation of the priests and laity within
the Archdiocese of Kingston. It is quite an
amazing faith community, and I am proud
to live and work here.
My hope is to assist in creating more
Aidan’s great talent gave the students of
Mgr-Rémi-Gaulin school an opportunity
for an unforgettable experience.
(Also winning awards were Anthony
Couto, 7, and Zachary DeSousa,
8, of St. Thomas More Catholic
School, who tied for first place in the English
schools division. They, too, received a
Snowbirds visit to their school).
Poverty Challenge 2009
high, they can turn left, right or
straight ahead, and at the end
of the day, they'll hit a blank
wall.”
At the start of the conference,
students were asked to describe
the poor. The words “loser,
lazy, pathetic and addict” were
used. After the exercise, these
ideas had been replaced with
“resourceful, misunderstood,
strong and caring.”
The ultimate goal of the event
was to encourage students to
become agents of social change
in the struggle against poverty.
For more information, visit
www.thepovertychallenge.org,
youth involvement
in the
faith life of the
Church and to
help build a
solid faith connection
for our
youth with Jesus
Christ our
Savior and
Lord. Our youth
are the future in faith and trust for a better
world and society. They are more than
capable, with our encouragement, support
and love.
Blessings in faith,
Anne Heemskerk,
Youth Ministry Coordinator

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Catholic Women’s League
2009
Convention
The Kingston Archdiocesan Council of the
Catholic Women's League hosted its annual
convention at the Ambassador Hotel on May 2nd
and 3rd. The theme "Women of Peace and Hope,
Rooted in Faith, Growing in Service" was reflected
in the artistic and creative banner designed and
painted by Donna Benn, Anne Boyle and Anne
Fraigneau.
The Directors of Education in our two school
boards, Michael Schmitt, (Algonquin & Lakeshore)
and William Gartland (Eastern Ontario) spoke of
the importance of Catholic Education. Catholic
schools are full of hope and joy as they strive to
build a faith-based community. They advised us to
be informed and proactive, lobbying the Ontario
Government to save the Catholic School System.
Senator Sharon Carstairs made us laugh and cry
as she shared her vast knowledge about palliative
care. Her message was that palliative care can provide
comfort, dignity and quality of life. We must actively
lobby our MP's to inform them that we support only palliative
care and not assisted suicide.
Peace and Light Celebration
in Picton
Submitted photo
The quilters of St. Anthony of Padua CWL. From left, Betty Storring,
Jean Brady, Christina Perry, Theresa Lott, Susan Gustavel. Back row,
Karen Dillon and Mimi Clancy.
Women of Peace and Hope
On April 26th, CWL members of St. Gregory the Great
Parish in Picton were joined by parishioners at a Peace and
Light Celebration. This community event was held on the
feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel. The new CWL theme
is Women of Peace and Light. This gathering offered individual
and communal prayer, reflection,
peace-themed music, and a history of the
Peace Candle movement.
Fr. Thomas Thazhappally welcomed
everyone and read the beautiful Prayer
of Peace of Pope John Paul II. Our special
guest was one of our members, Betty
Ann Brown, the League’s National First
Vice-President. She read her recent Let’s
Look at Your Hand item from our League
magazine, giving us simple but practical
thoughts and reflections to consider
regarding our faith base and our call to
give service to others.
A light can be a beacon, a guide; it can be
dim or strong, a flame or a flicker. Regardless,
it takes away the darkness, gives sight, gives warmth,
gives hope. From the opening hymn, Peace is Flowing
Like a River, to the closing hymn, City of God, this celebration
gives hope that each one of us can make a difference
by lighting even our small piece of the world, and this
light will surely spread.
Susan Gustavel, Past-President
St. Anthony of Padua CWL
Three years ago at the Kingston Archdiocesan CWL
President’s meeting, Dorothy Meehan, the Archdiocesan
President at the time, asked each council to come
up with a way to bring our Love One Another theme to
life.
After pondering for a time, my eyes fell on a plastic
tote filled with scraps of flannel that I had been collecting
for years. I often thought I should make it into a quilt
but I couldn’t find the motivation. The idea occurred to
me that our parish could make quilts for children in the
Missions. We already had a way to get them there because
we gather donations during Lent for Canadian
Food for Children.
That organization had sent me a picture of a little girl
whose parents had died. Another family with eight children
adopted her but she became very malnourished, and
what really bothered me was that her bed was a piece of
Registered nurse Sharon Preston's presentation about
where to turn for pain and symptom management added to
the informative presentation by Senator Carstairs.
National Past President Lorette Noble and Provincial
President-Elect Shari Guinta presented Sunday’s workshop
“World Peace, A Family
Recipe.” Everyone participated in
a lively discussion on peace- building
qualities such as respect, justice,
patience and prayer.
Archbishop Brendan O'Brien celebrated
the Eucharist at St. Mary’s
Cathedral on Sunday. His words
of wisdom were that we should
to continue growing in service as
women of peace and hope.
The Newly elected Archdiocesan
Catholic Women's League executive
for 2009 to 2011 includes:
President, Carol Richer; President-Elect
& Organization, Kathy
Huffman; First Vice-President &
Spiritual Development, Marjorie
Facette; Second Vice-President
& Education and Health, Santina
Donini; Recording Secretary.
Stephanie Spinelli; Treasurer, Ann
Photo: Fred Happy Hopkins; Christian Family Life,
Patricia Purdon; Community Life,
Edith Lepine; Communication,
Jane Anderson; Legislation, Olive Schijns; Past President,
Anne Madden; Corresponding Secretary, Patricia Warren;
Resolutions, Cathy Putman.
Submitted photo
A brief social time afterwards added to the sense of
community spirit that we cherish so much – the spirit that
needs to grow and flourish in this time in our history – we
can make a difference.
Betty Ann reminded us that there were 1300 similar celebrations
being held in our country on this feast day – a
powerful prayerful activity that will make a difference.
Loving with Quilts
at Centreville’s St. Anthony of Padua
cardboard on the dirt floor. This little girl became our
inspiration. I asked a couple of people who sewed if we
could take on a quilting project, and they said “yes.”
We advertised in the bulletin asking for help-experience
not needed. About ten or twelve ladies would come
to quilt one day each week, share lunch and pray the
Divine Chaplet in the afternoon. That year we made
twenty-three quilts with everyone eager to resume the
next Lent.
We have now made over one hundred quilts. This
year was particularly special. Our donations to Canadian
Food for Children would not be going until after
Easter, so, on Easter Sunday, we decorated our church
with quilts: 41 of them. These bright patchwork quilts
looked like stained-glass windows of love. The parishioners
were impressed and our mandate had been realized.
We learned to know and love one another “at
home and abroad.” We all look forward to next Lent.
That plastic tote is still not empty.

Summer 2009 Journey Page 11
The Arts in the Archdiocese
This watercolour of the Wolfe Island ferry was painted by Patrick Grifferty, a grade 7 student at Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Right: Aaron Truesdell as a palace guard in Aladdin.
Aladdin
John XXIII Catholic School presented Disney’s Aladdin during
the week of April 21. A cast of 100 students from JK to
Grade 8 performed sold-out shows. They also performed for the
residents at Providence Manor on May 12.
Above: The Pharoah (Jacob Gordanier) explains his troubling
dreams to Joseph (Madison Compeau).
Below and Right: More than 90 students worked on stage and
behind the scenes to make Beauty and the Beast a success at
St. Martha Catholic School. Below: Erin Guerette, centre, as
Belle.
Joseph (and the Amazing
Technicolour Dreamcoat)
Holy Name Catholic School put on Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolour Dreamcoat in celebration of Catholic Education
Week. Students from grades 1-8 were involved in performing,
set design, backstage management, lighting and music. Students
presented two afternoon shows for local elementary schools and
two evening shows for family and friends.
Beauty and
The Beast
St. Martha Catholic School presented Disney's Beauty
and the Beast Jr. during Catholic Education Week in early
May. Over the course of four matinee and three evening
performances, close to two thousand guests saw the play.
All photos on page submitted
Is your parish or school
hosting a creative arts
event
E-mail stories and highquality
photos to the editor
at markbergin@mail.com

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Dr. Janet Smith
Catholic Quiz
The Spring Edition quiz featured
a trick image, a location not
in our Archdiocese. We told you it
is in North America and has great
significance to many Catholics of
a certain cultural origin.
Quite a few of you guessed (or
knew) that it was St. Patrick’s
Cathedral in New York City.
Congratulations to those who answered
correctly.
If you have suggestions for images
or you’d like to submit one,
let me know at markbergin@mail.
com. Each image must have some
connection to the Archdiocese of
Kingston. It might be as simple
as a pew in your parish church,
a shrine that’s been important to
you, a cemetery marker, or children
singing in a choir. The only
requirement is that your image
should help teach others something
about our Archdiocese.
This edition of Journey features
an image from within our own Archdiocese.
Above is this edition’s image. The
By Kiply Lukan Yaworski
Prairie Messenger
SASKATOON (CCN) - A national Theology
of the Body conference in June in
Saskatoon began with Dr. Janet E. Smith
providing an overview of the development
and history of Humanae Vitae, the papal
document that affirmed church teachings
about human life and sexuality.
Smith, who has served as a consultant to
the Pontifical Council on the Family, provided
the historical context for Humanae
Vitae, explaining that it wasn't a new statement
but a reaffirmation of a long and unbroken
teaching.
Christian churches were united in their
opposition to contraception until the early
decades of the 20th century, she said. It was
not until 1930 that the Anglican Church
stated that contraception was permissible
within marriage for grave reasons. The
same year, Pope Pius XI issued the encyclical
Casti Connubii (On Christian Marriage),
in which he reiterated the teaching
of the Catholic Church that contraception
is intrinsically wrong.
With the development of the birth control
pill, Pope John XXIII set up a commission
to advise him on questions raised
by this new contraceptive method. After he
died, Pope Paul VI added new members to
the commission.
In the end, a majority of the commission
recommended that the church change its
teaching. Commission reports and recommendations
were leaked to the Tablet in
London and to the National Catholic Reporter
in the United States.
The publication of the reports prompted
a "firestorm" of media attention, which in
turn heightened public expectation that the
teaching would be changed.
Pope Paul VI agonized over it, but finally
pronounced, "This is not man's law, it's
Do you know the location where the above photograph was
captured Talk it over with family and friends. Look around
our Archdiocese, visit new places celebrating our Faith.
only clue is that the answer is part of something
that honours Mary and our clergy, as
every Catholic should.
Historical context of
Humanae Vitae Explored
Catholic Cemeteries are
sacred places
God's law." He released Humanae Vitae,
reaffirming the church's traditional teaching
on human life and marriage.
Within 24 hours, Rev. Charles Curran
held a press conference at the Catholic
University of Maryland to announce that
Catholics did not have to abide by this
teaching and were free in their consciences
to do what they thought was right. Other
theologians echoed Curran's stance.
Soon, theologians and lay people began
dissenting not only about contraception,
but about abortion, homosexuality, masturbation,
adultery, divorce and other issues.
For a couple of decades, seminarians were
taught “not to disturb the consciences of
the faithful.” There was silence from the
pulpit.
“It was no mistake that John Paul II was
Brockville Appreciation
Dinner
K of C Council 1049 Brockville, held its
annual Appreciation dinner on April 21,
2009. Howard Gallivan, Archdiocesan director,
offered thoughts on how much we
need to appreciate our ladies and clergy.
“Next to God, our Ladies should always
be first and foremost in our hearts and
mind,” he said. He summed up his appreciation
to the Ladies saying: “A man's got
to do what a man's got to do, and a woman
has to do what he hasn't done.” Howard
By Dennis Buckley
In 1884 the pastor and parishioners of
St. Peter’s Church acquired four acres of
land to establish Mount Calvary Cemetery
along Byrne Avenue, west of Trenton. The
original cemetery surrounding the Church
was then closed, with the remains of those
buried within it transferred to the new site.
In the mid-1960s the parishioners realized
the space in Mount Calvary was
becoming limited, so they acquired additional
land to enlarge the cemetery to approximately
ten acres.
The cemetery has been well maintained
over the years, but is now in need of additional
upkeep and improvements. On June
21, St. Peter’s Parish in Trenton launched a
campaign to raise funds to commemorate
the 125th anniversary of the cemetery.
The Mount Calvary Cemetery 125th Anniversary
Projects plan has three phases.
The first is construction of a wrought iron
fence with concrete pillars to mark the
St. Mary’s Cemetery is an environment designed to meet the
needs of the Catholic liturgy for burial; a facility which encourages
frequent visitation with attendant prayer for the dead; an environment
in which love is remembered, hope is rekindled, and faith is
renewed and strengthened.
chosen by the Holy Spirit,” Smith went on.
“John Paul II was possibly the person who
was best able to defend the church's teaching
on contraception, and that was what
our culture needed. He never shied away
from it.”
New understandings of Humanae Vitae
and the church's teachings on sexuality
have come about because of John Paul II's
Theology of the Body.
When priests and bishops are teaching
these truths, they are “not imposing some
horrible law on people,” Smith said. “They
are healing their wounds; they are helping
them come closer to the Lord.”
She encouraged conference participants
to support priests in proclaiming the good
news of Humanae Vitae, and to share their
own zeal with others.
also thanked the
clergy for their
hard work and
dedication. He
told the audience that the clergy needs our
support and co-operation now more than
ever. The evening was capped off with the
announcement of the Knight of the Year,
2008 winner Remi Ouellet, and 2009 winner
Al Minnifie. Congratulations to both.
Submitted by Larry Judge
$125,000 for 125th Anniversary
seven hundred foot border along Byrne
Avenue. The fence will include entrance
gates for vehicles and a smaller gate for
pedestrian access.
Phase two will involve the resetting of
several dozen memorial stones moved
from the original parish cemetery beside
St. Peter’s Church in 1884. The third phase
is a proposed columbarium for cremated
remains.
It is expected the entire series of projects
will cost approximately $125,000.
The 125th Anniversary Special Projects
Committee members are actively involved
in planning and overseeing the renovations
and in promoting the project to the public
Donations can be made to St. Peter’s
Parish. Official church receipts can be issued
for tax purposes. Anyone interested
in helping or donating may contact committee
chairmen, Hugh O’Neil at 613-392-
1166 or Don O’Neil at 613-849-4339 or St.
Peter’s Catholic Parish at 613-392-3767.
Kingston’s most central Roman Catholic cemetery
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Divine Mercy Mausoleum and Columbarium
718 Division Street, Kingston 613-548-4343
Photo: Fred Happy

Summer 2009 Journey Page 13
St. Ephrem
Evangelization through service
When this edition of Journey is
published the Church will have
just completed celebrating some special
liturgical dates: the Trinity; Body
and Blood of Christ; Sacred Heart of
Jesus; birth of John the Baptist; and the
feasts of Saints Peter and Paul.
These dates are significant for our
faith. The Trinity reveals the inner life
of God. The Body and Blood of Christ
calls us to ponder and appreciate the
new covenant God established with
humanity when He shed His blood on
the cross. The Sacred Heart of Jesus
reminds us of God’s love for us. St.
John the Baptist and, later, the feast of
St. Peter and St. Paul, remind us of our
baptismal vocation and our calling to
serve God.
There is one other feast day, celebrated
on June 9. While theologically
and liturgically it does not receive the
prominence of the other feast days,
it is an important date, since this day
honours the memory and work of Saint
Ephrem who expressed the mysteries
of our faith through poetry, song and
service.
Ephrem was drawn to the Christian
faith through the example of St. Basil
who was the bishop of his diocese at
the time. Basil saw some remarkable
Deacon Bill Gervais
Office of the Permanent Diaconate
gifts in the 18-year-old Ephrem and
encouraged him to be ordained, with
the hope that one day Ephrem would
become a bishop.
Ephrem chose to be ordained as a
deacon and not to the priesthood or later
as bishop, since he saw his ministerial
role as an ordained minister imitating
Christ the servant. This was a ministry
that included writing music and poetry
,which spoke of his relationship with
God, and by serving the sick and shutins
and distributing food and money to
the poor, which expressed his love for
his neighbour. His love of song also led
him to introduce hymns into the liturgy
of the Church, so people, through song,
might be drawn into the mysteries of
the Church and the love of God and be
moved to a deeper faith
When Ephrem died on June 8, 373 it
was because he had succumbed to the
plague as he ministered to its victims.
For Ephrem, service diakonia was at
the heart of his baptismal vocation and
how God called him to live. He saw
service as a way of communicating
with others the intense enthusiasm he
had for his faith. Ephrem understood
that service was evangelization.
This understanding of the connection
between evangelization and service
was one of the reasons the
Church decided to restore
the permanent diaconate.
As bishop and presbyter
represent the royal and prophetic
priesthood of Christ,
the deacon would be a sign
of the servant Christ who
would remind and challenge
all of the Church
community that by reason
of their baptism they are all
called to mission and service
in the Church and in
the world.
Ephrem invites us this
summer to ponder how we
will live out our baptismal
vocation. While it may be
as a bishop, priest, deacon
or lay person, for Ephrem
it is more important that
we see ourselves as Mother
Teresa would later say,
“I am a little pencil in the
hand of a writing God who
is sending a love letter to
the world.”
In closing, I ask that you keep six
diocesan men in your prayers as they
continue to discern God’s call to service
as a deacon. If you are interested in
finding out more about the permanent
diaconate please contact the Director
of Deacons by calling (613) 548-4461
and arrange for you (and your wife) to
meet with Deacon Bill Gervais.
John Murphy
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Changing Habits
The appearance of the Sisters of Providence changes with the times
Sister Monica Whalen (colour
photos) entered the convent in 1982
when habits were no longer mandatory
dress for Sisters of Providence.
In April, she agreed to revive the
habit for a speaking engagement
at Bayside Secondary School near
Trenton. The grade 11 world religion
class met with Sr. Monica and Sr.
Una Byrne to learn about their vocations.
Archivists Sr. Gayle Desarmia and
Danielle Hughes held a special fitting
to dress Sr. Monica in the habit
worn from 1954-1967 — a departure
from the earlier habit that featured
the peaked garniture.
Above left, archivist Sister Gayle Desarmia transforms
Sister Monica Whalen. Sister Monica toured the Motherhouse
in traditional habit as part of Archives Awareness
Week. Above right, Sister Monica Whalen poses
in the chapel.
Left,
1954 – 1965
The round
garniture was
adopted.
Right,
1969
Modified habit
adopted,
A-line dress in
black only.
1861 – 1933
Peaked garniture
with ground-length habit
In the black and white photos, Sister of Providence Mary Melanie
Coligan models habits worn throughout the years. Sister Mary
Melanie entered in 1932 and died in 1991. This timeline represents
the major headdress changes.
Photos and timeline information courtesy of the Sisters of Providence Archives
Left,
1967,
simple headdress.
Novenas
Right,
1981-present
Choice
determines clothing.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Holy Spirit, you who make me see everything, who show me
the way to reach my ideals, who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all that is done to
me; I want to thank you for everything and to confirm once more that I never want to be separated
from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved
ones in eternal glory. In thanksgiving - CAL
MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Holy Spirit be
praised, adored and glorified everyday around the world forever and ever Amen. Say this prayer
nine times a day for nine days. Thank you for prayers answered. - T.A.
MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS be praised, adored and glorified throughout the world.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude, helper
for the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times for nine days. - C.S.
MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS be praised, adored and glorified throughout the world
now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles and helper
of the helpless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times for nine days. Thank you Sacred Heart and
St. Jude for prayers answered. - M.C.
MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout
the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles,
pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times for nine days.
- B.H.
MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS be praised, loved, glorified, adored throughout the
world forever amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, helper
of the helpless, pray for us. Thank you for prayers answered. - A.V.
MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS be praised, loved, glorified and adored throughout the
world forever amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St Jude, worker of miracles, helper
of the helpless, pray for us. Thank you for prayers answered - B.H.
The cost of placing prayers and thanksgivings in this section is $0.10 per word, with a minimum
charge of $5.00. Please make cheques or money orders payable to “Archdiocese of Kingston”.
Send your request to Archdiocese of Kingston, Attn: Journey, 390 Palace Road, Kingston, Ontario,
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Celebrating
On June 20, five Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph
celebrated their Jubilees. Mass was celebrated by Archbishop
Brendan O’Brien with Fathers Michael Reed,
Robert Masters, Jack Lynch, SFM, and Chris Bourdeau,
and Fathers Jose de Jesus Perez and Domingo Soejko
from the Dominican Republic con-celebrating. Family
and friends joined the Jubilarians for a luncheon following
the Mass with many guests visiting the Sisters
throughout the day.
Sister Aurore Beaulieu
65 Years
Sister Mary Joseph Mazerolle
65 Years
Sister Evelyn Emery
50 Years
Sister Kathleen Keevil
60 Years
Sister Marguerite Laporte
60 Years
Remembering
Fr. Terry Boyle
My deepest sympathies on the death of Fr.
Boyle. He will be missed by all who knew and
admired him. God has another angel in His
Kingdom.
Aileen Irvine,
Good Thief Parish, Kingston
My sincere and heartfelt condolences
to the Boyle family. Father Boyle was
a warm, caring, sensitive, and compassionate
individual. As a priest he
was second to none. He will be sadly
missed by all members of his parish at
the Church of Good Thief and especially
by Perry Windsor and family.
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy
to you on the death of Father Terry, my
friend and former pastor in Picton. I
kept in touch with him during his last
journey of illness, remembering his ordination
anniversary April 9th and reassuring
him that I was continuing to
pray for his intentions.
I know Father Terry loved and enjoyed
his dogs as part of his life and
family. He also knew that I do, too,
and I kept him informed and updated
on my dogs. I know Riley will miss his
best friend but I am sure you will be
good to him.
May Father Terry's soul and all the
souls of the faithfully departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen.
Mickey Bond
Reverend Father Terrence Joseph Boyle served as a parish
priest from April 9, 1961 to February 2009. Father
Boyle passed away at the Belleville General Hospital on
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in his 77th year.
Visitation was held at the Church of St. Michael the
Archangel in Belleville on April 27. A Prayer Vigil was
held in the evening. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in
the church on April 28.
Father Boyle was predeceased by his parents, Terrence
and Helen Boyle, and his brothers, Bob and Jack. He is
fondly remembered by his four nieces and one nephew.
Graveside Committal Prayers were held at St. John’s
Cemetery, Gananoque. Memorial Donations are requested
by the family to be sent to the Priests’ Retirement Fund or
Kingston Regional Cancer Centre.
My sincere sympathy to the family
of Father Boyle in his passing
away. I met Father Boyle when
I was a new staff nurse working
in the Emergency Department of
Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston.
Father Boyle was the Hospital
Chaplain. I very much enjoyed
his sermons pertaining to everyday
life. He was such a "down to
earth" person, it was easy to like
him for himself. Father Boyle was
a humble priest, a fine example
as a priest and a man for everyone
to admire.
Sincerely,
Linda Watts-Dagnone