Sunday, November 8, 2015
A Note from Fr. Rob….
We are quickly approaching the end of this
liturgical year and we will need to think about
the new year beginning. We will be reading
from St. Luke’s Gospel which is perfect for the
Year of Mercy which begins December 8th.
Today’s readings are a reflection on our call to
be generous with our time, talent and treasure.
Why? Because God is the source of all gifts and
God is always generous. Our lives are to mirror
God’s in the way we make time for others: a
phone call, a minute to chat in the midst of our
busy lives, a helping hand, a monetary gift to
help the poor. May we pray for the gift of a
generous heart.
Today’s bulletin includes a financial update from
the Finance Committee. Many thanks to all who
continue to show great stewardship in support
of our parish. We are in a good position with
increased offertory, decreased spending, solid
ministry outreach and a resolve to provide for
the future capital needs of our community:
accessible washroom which we hope to
complete this winter, and long-term plans
(within next 5 years) for the parking lot
refurbishment. Thanks to the members of the
Finance Committee for their work and to all of
you who support our parish financially,
prayerfully and with your ministry involvement.
Vocations Calendar
Please Pray for...
Mass Intentions
Monday, November 9
No Mass
Feast of the Dedication of the
Lateran Basilica
Fr. Matthew Elamplakatt
M.S.T.
Tuesday, November 10
………………. 2:00 pm
Heron Terrace
Deceased Members of the Gouin /
Drouillard Families
………………. 7:00 pm
St. Leo the Great
Filomena D’IppolitiAngela Cator
Dan MacLellanKay MacLellan
Rhoda LauzonJ.P. Marentette
Fr. Theodore Pinto
Wednesday, November 11
………………. 9:30 am
St. Martin of Tours
Remembrance Day
Fr. Mark Sargent
Thursday, November 12
………………. 9:00 am
St. Josaphat
School Mass
Paul NoelEly Garcia
Gord GervaisDan Frimer
Harold DownsKay & Pete Hebert
Mrs. Louise Trapp,
Parish Nurse
Mario CoralLina Turchetto
Mario TairiolHis Family
Marino & Giovanna TairiolTheir Family
Friday, November 13
………………. 9:00 am
For Our Country’s Moral &
Spiritual Renewal
Mrs. Brenda Atkinson
Pastoral Worker/
Coordn. of Youth Ministry
Jeannine FontaineMargaret Robinet
Emma ButlerGary & Sylvia Major
Saturday, November 14
………………. 5:00 pm
Deacon John Doomernik
Intentions of the Parishioners
Sunday, November 15
……………. 9:00 & 11 am
33rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Intentions of the Parishioners
Daniel 12.1-3
Hebrews 10.11-14, 18
Mark 13.24-32
Fr. Vincent Gleeson
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Will be offered Tuesday, Nov. 24th at 7 pm mass, Wednesday,
November 25th at 10 am mass and Thursday, November 26th at 7 pm
mass. This sacrament is for those preparing for surgery, undergoing
treatment, in a weakened condition due to illness and needing healing.
YOUTH MINISTRY: Youth group is held every
Tuesday, 6:30–8 pm. We provide opportunities
for the youth of our parish to gather together for
fun, learning, prayer and faith development.
Children in Grades 3-8 are welcome to join us.
This week we are learning more about saints
and making pizza.
FALL CLEANUP Sunday, November 15th 1-4 pm
Our confirmation candidates will spend the
afternoon doing service work around the church,
raking and bagging leaves. Adult leaders are
needed to assist in the work crews. If you can
help, please contact Maria or Fr. Rob. Members
of the property committee are especially
encouraged to come out.
Many thanks to our Prayer
Shawl Ministry for their hard
work
and
dedication
in
providing the beautiful prayer
shawls that we are able to offer
to those who are sick, troubled and in need of
encouragement. This is a great way that we are
able to offer prayerful support. The shawls are
blessed by Fr. Rob during a designated
weekend masses. If you have anyone in need of
one of their blankets /quilts please contact:
Annemarie Bondy (519)735-5365 or
Parish office( 519)735-6023.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
We warmly welcome into our family this month
through the waters of baptism:
Everyn Allan Brunette
Noah David Distefano
Juliette Rose Farris
Ava Elizabeth Jahn
Our next baptism preparation class will be on
Tuesday, November 17th at 7:30 pm in the
church. The next celebration of baptism will be
Sunday, December 20th after the 11 am mass.
Please make arrangements now with Fr. Rob.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Many thanks to all who supported the annual World
Mission Sunday collection. This collection, taken up
in parishes around the world enables our mission to
flourish by supporting church communities in
Mission countries (including Canada’s far north) to
provide parish outreach, faith formation, healthcare
and practical support of priests, religious and laity
working in the missions. $2774 was generously
donated. Thank you!
CATHOLIC UPDATE
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Come and join us for a faith formation session.
Wednesdays: November 11 and November
18, 7-9 pm in the Family Centre. We will use
the Catechism of the Catholic Church as our
basic resource and explore topics dealing with
the foundations of our faith and how we can live
out our discipleship. All are welcome to join us.
Session 3: The Word of God. The Old and New
Testaments – God’s message of love to His
people. What we believe about scripture, its
uses for prayer and worship.
CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the
advertisements for our church bulletin. The
advertising will begin in January 2016 & support
the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin
and advertise your product or service. Call
Liturgical Publications at 1-800-268-2637.
ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE
During the month of November, we
remember in prayer all of our deceased
loved ones who have gone on to their
eternal reward in the Kingdom.
Our Book of Remembrance is placed
near the baptismal font and you are
invited to write down the names of your
deceased loved ones, friends family
members and parishioners. We will pray
for them at our celebrations of the
Eucharist.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
ANNUAL GOODFELLOWS
PAPER DRIVE
If you are able to assist with
this annual event, November
26,27,28 take a moment over
the next few weekends to stop
in St. Francis Hall and speak
to our coordinators and sign
up for a shift.
There is a Time for Everything under Heaven…
Let us all pray for all those who are in need of healing, at
home, nursing homes or in hospital, and all those who care
for them. Let us pray also for those who have died:
James Garon, Bruno Galizio, Roman Kwiatkowski
May the Lord comfort those who mourn them.
Date
Upcoming Events
Sunday, November 8
2:00 pm Christian Living Program
Wednesday, November 11
7:00 pm Catholic Update Adult Faith
Formation Session
Thursday, November 12
10:00 am Centering Prayer
6:30 pm Confirmation Class
7:00 pm Catholic Women’s League
General Meeting
Friday November 13
10:00 am Centering Prayer
Saturday, November 14
Advent Giving Tree Begins
Sunday, November 15
1:00 pm Confirmation Super Sunday
2:00 pm Christian Living Program
Tuesday, November 17
7:30 pm Baptismal Preparation Class
FIRST RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST
Information is being prepared and will be available to
be picked up after weekend masses or from the
parish office beginning November 21/22.
Parents with children attending Public School are
asked to contact Maria right away for information
about catechism classes to help the children prepare.
Is your child in a higher grade and still needs to
receive these sacraments? Contact us right away.
Catholic Women’s League
The Catholic Women’s League Membership Dues for 2016 are now due. Please
stop by the Welcome Desk or Parish Office
to pay them. The cost is $25.00 per year.
YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS NEEDED
Did you know that a very important part of our youth ministry is the
relationships that are established between our youth and the adults who
guide them? We need some faith-filled, generous, outgoing adults to
assist our wonderful group of high school student leaders in our
programming for our children and youth. Don’t be shy! You will be
amazed at how our children can help you grow in your faith. We also
need Sunday School leaders to share with the kids at the 11 am mass.
Speak to Maria if you would like more information or to get involved.