Highlights

• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults starts Dec. 1st  If you or someone you know is interested in learning about and possibly entering the Catholic Faith, please contact the parish office.
• 2022 Sunday Missals now available for purchase, $5.
• Quilt Auction Results!  (See below)
• Christmas Mass Schedule         Liturgical Ministers, please sign up.

Music Ministry Needed for 9 am Mass

The parish is seeking a musician to lead music and singing for Sunday morning Mass at 9am, and occasionally 11am Mass based on availability. A stipend is available for each Mass served at.  Those interested are asked to contact the parish office. Applicants must be able to comply with the Diocesan Vaccination Policy.”

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. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Silent Auction Update from Operation Christmas Child Team

Thank you to all of the parishioners who placed a bid on the three quilts donated by Ruth Mae Rehkopf. The highest bid for quilt #1 (floral print) was from Karen Doersam. The highest bid for quilt #2 (purple) was from Mary Beitz.  The highest bid for quilt #3 (seals with balls) was from Travis Rivest.  In total, we raised $505.00 which will go towards the shipping costs of the 208 shoeboxes packed by our OCC team.

A special thank you to the donors who provided us with items both handmade and purchased which assisted us in filling the shoeboxes. May God bless you for your kindness and may you have a very holy Christmas this year. 

Anne, Sharon, Susan, Loretta and Bonnie

St. Vincent de Paul Outreach

Assist a needy family this Christmas

“Giving 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  

Congratulations to Leo & Loretta Montag 

who are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary this weekend 

Diocesan News & Invitation – Get involved in the Synod

This Sunday’s Gospel

John 18:  33 – 37

Discussion Questions

• As a child were you ever blamed for something you didn’t do?  How did you react?  Do you react differently now as an adult?
• In this passage Jesus says “My kingdom is not from this world”   How do you image His Kingdom?
• Have you experienced or heard of an experience where someone (perhaps near death) seems to have had a ‘glimpse’ of His Kingdom?  What was revealed?    

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions