Highlights

• It’s not too late . . .  to return a packed shoe box or place a bid on quilts   OCC update
• St. Vincent de Paul Giving Tree & Thank you to Mustard Seed Food Drive (see below)
• October Financial Report  (see below)
• Celebrating 100 years . . .   look for photos from last weekend on our post

Invitation to write your deceased loved ones in the Book of Life  

During the month of November, Catholic tradition is to put an extra emphasis on praying for the deceased.  We have set up a book near the tabernacle and invite you to enter names of your deceased loved ones.  We include “the names written in our Book of Life”  in our prayers of the faithful throughout the month. 

October Financial Report

COVID-19 Safety Measures

Masks: Father would like to remind all parishioners that they are required to wear a mask while inside the building and to keep it on for the duration of Mass. Please read his letter instructing those who are unwilling or unable to wear a mask to stay home.

Volunteers:  Proof of vaccination or notifying the parish office to plan a rapid test is now required for parish volunteers until further notice.  More info

St. Vincent de Paul Outreach

A huge thank you to the Mustard Seeds for collecting food for the St. Vincent de Paul Outreach over the Halloween Weekend.   Everyone’s support is greatly appreciated.

Assist a needy family this Christmas

“Gift Cards” can be picked up from the Giving Tree.  Fill out your name and place that portion in the Donor Box while keeping with you the tear off section listing the age and size of the  child.   Please return the unwrapped gift by December 8th.    Other ways to help are contribute non-perishable food, or make a financial contribution to St. Vincent de Paul.   

Knights of Columbus Religious Christmas Card Sale

When giving cards and celebrating this Christmas season, “Keep Christ in Christmas”.   We thank the Knights for making  beautiful cards available.  They can be purchased during regular parish office hours.

CWL Membership now due

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is an amazing organization focusing on personal spiritual development, supporting and encouraging others, and contributing to the church and the world today.  Our Holy Family Council is now collecting 2022 membership dues of $25.00.  Mark “CWL membership” on an envelope with your contact information and put it in the offering box or drop into the parish office.  Those submitted by Dec. 1st will have their name entered in a draw for a free membership.  If you want to know more about becoming a member, contact Geraldine Million at 519-363-9690  

Come & Go Announcement 

The family of Leo & Loretta Montag extend an invitation to a come & go on Sat. Nov. 20th from 1-4 at the Hanover Columbus Centre to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. 

40 days for Life  Update

This Sunday’s Gospel

Mark  12: 38-44

Discussion Questions

• Who has truly ‘sacrificed’ for you?  How?
• Think about your ‘giving’.  Is it ‘planned giving” or out of what’s left (in abundance)? 
• Only Jesus sees one’s heart and what motivates their giving.  Is it tempting to  judge others? What can we do to avoid this temptation?         

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions