Highlights

• Extra ordinary Eucharistic Ministers’ Meeting this Thursday!
• Bring back your OCC Shoe Boxes Next Weekend

Operation Christmas Child  – Update:  Oct 23   More details

Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic Meeting

Following 7 pm Mass on Thursday, Nov. 10th Father would like to meet with all wo are extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.  The purpose of the meeting is to address questions and unify our procedures and movements when serving in this Ministry.

Month of November – A special time to pray for our deceased

All are welcome to enter names of their family and friends in our ‘Book of Life” which is situation at the front of the church, close to the tablernacle. We will be offering additional prayers for the deceased this month.

Memorial Mass:   Tues. Nov. 29th  at 7 pm. 

If your loved one passed away in the past year, you are invited to submit the name and a photo of the deceased person by emailing it to sam@holyfamily.ca by  Thursday, Nov. 24th.  During the prayers of the faithful, your loved one’s image will be shown and their name called out.  You or someone you designate is invited to come forward and light a candle from the Baptismal candle in a special remembrance ceremony.  All are invited to come out and be part of this special Mass for the deceased.

Oops, forgot to get your ticket?   CWL Christmas Dinner Tickets – last chance – call or visit the parish office on Monday!

The CWL’s Christmas dinner will be held on Tuesday, Nov 22. Come out and enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. There will be a Mass at 5:00 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:00 p.m. All ladies from Holy Family, our Mission Churches in Chesley and Carlsruhe are invited. Tickets for the dinner are $25 per person. Come out and enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship.

Catholic Women’s League Membership Due

It’s time for submitting your 2023 membership fee which is $40.  If paid by November 30th your name will be entered into a draw for the chance to win your 2024 membership fee.  Our fee has been increased to $40/year.    If you are using Church Envelopes, please note they were already printed before the increase decision was made.  You may put your membership in the collection basket – clearing marking it CWL Membership.  All ladies invited to consider becoming a member.  Questions, call Diane at 519-375-6562 or Geraldine 519-363-9690.  Thank you.

Crokinole is Back!

We are excited to once again offer a Crokinole Fun Night!  On  Saturday, November 12th following the 6 pm Mass there will be progressive Crokinole played in the Lenhard Room.  Everyone is welcome to come and join in – brings some snacks to share and those who have Crokinole boards, please bring them along.

Spiritual Bouquet for Bishop Crosby’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination as a Bishop 

The diocese is organizing a spiritual bouquet to present to Bishop Crosby on January 2nd in celebration of his anniversary.  If you would like to contribute to it, please contact the parish office, by November 15th.  A spiritual contribution would be offering prayers and/or actions for his     intentions, such as Rosaries, Morning Offerings, Acts of Charity, Acts of Mercy, Holy Communions.

This Sunday’s Gospel

Luke : 20:  27-38

Discussion Questions

• Describe your vision of heaven.
• How does this passage challenge or support your vision of life after death?
• How should the doctrine of the resurrection from the dead, which we profess to believe every Sunday, impact our lives, our decisions, and our perception of what is important?

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions