Highlights

• Upcoming  Annual Memorial Mass           Pictures must be submitted this week – see more details below

• Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels program 
• Today is World Mission Sunday   

World Mission Sunday:  This year’s theme:  “Hearts on Fire , Feet on the Move”

Pope Francis is amazed by the eternal youth of a Church that is always going forth.  In his message, he says: “The image of ‘feet setting out’ reminds us once more of the perennial validity of the missio ad gentes, the mission entrusted to the church by the risen Lord to evangelize all individuals and peoples, even to the ends of the earth.  Today more than ever, our human family, wounded by so many situations of injustice, so many divisions and wars, is in need of the Good News of peace and salvation in Christ”.  All of us can contribute to this missionary movement; with our prayers, activities, material offerings and the offering of our sufferings, alongside our personal witness.

Memorial Mass – Thursday, Nov. 2nd   Send in your pictures this week!

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, Oct. 26th.  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.

Meals on Wheels – Holy Family Volunteers

Our parish organizer for the Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to join the Holy Family Team who delivers prepared meals for lunch (11:30 – 12:30) about every 6 weeks.   Volunteers can choose dates and frequency according to their schedule.  If you can help with this important program in our community, please call the parish office and we will put you in touch with the coordinator.

 One final call for program 23/24

Our R.C.I.A. program is scheduled to begin.  If you have been thinking about exploring the possibility of becoming a Catholic, please contact our parish office and speak with Anne.

Christmas still seems far away

but this is the time when the Vincentians have to start planning for the Christmas hampers for the less fortunate in our community.  If you, or someone you know, needs a hamper for Christmas, please call the parish office.  We always hear in the gospel how much Jesus loves the poor, so please, do not be shy, it is our privilege to help.

Card Parties on Tuesday afternoons     Solo & Euchre  – Beginning at 1:30 pm   Admission is $2.00  Everyone welcome – bring a friend

Have you picked up your Photo Directory?   Those who participated by coming to have their picture taken, are invited to pick up their free copy at your earliest convenience.  Please be sure to sign the pick up sheet.

Spend one hour a week in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.  2 Adoration Hours are available!     Wednesdays:  7-8 am &  6-7 pm are needing a committed adorer.  Interested?  Please call Don at 364-1185

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This Sunday’s Gospel

Matthew 22:15-21

Discussion Questions:

• In your life, what belongs to Caesar?  To God?
• What is Jesus’ teaching about the relationship of church & state?
• Share / List of few laws that the government makes that are for our good?  ie:  speeding limits