Highlights

• Invitation to participate in “The Giving Tree”    (see below)
• Christmas and New Year’s Mass Schedule     Christmas Eve & New Years Eve fall on a Sunday night this year, so please take careful notice to the Mass Schedule for those weekends.

Pray for Peace

On this, the 105th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice at the end of World War 1, we remember the men and women who fought and/or died in service of Canada in that Great War and in all other subsequent theatres of conflict.  May their sacrifices never be in vain.  Lest we forget.

In November, there is special prayers for our deceased

You are invited to add names of deceased family and friends to the book located at the front of the church.  During the month of November we include prayers for the souls of those written in our ‘Book of Life’

CWL Christmas Dinner

The CWL welcomes members and all ladies including those of the Chesley and Carlsruhe parishes to come to our Christmas dinner on Tuesday, November 21, beginning with Mass at 5pm.  Harleys will cater a scrumptious turkey dinner.  Tickets are $28 and will be available after Masses this weekend and next, or at the parish office during the week.  The evening will also include a Silent Auction.  Ticket cut off date:  Tuesday, Nov. 14th.

The Giving Tree

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is busy planning and preparing for the annual Christmas Hamper program for the less fortunate in our community.  We like to make a difference and bring some joy to their lives this Christmas. If you’d like to assist a needy family this Christmas please pick up a “Gift Card” 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 a child.

CWL Change for Charity Jar will be out this weekend.  Proceeds go to support Saugeen Hospice.

St. Francis Xavier Cemetery News    The Cemetery is closed for the Winter Season.  Inquiries, questions and information on the purchase of plots can be made at the Holy Family Parish Office.   Thank you.

Thank you to all who contribute to our Canadian Food for Children drive, supporting the poorest of the poor.  Pictured is our latest shipment of goods and food sent.  Each month we highlight a specific need, but non perishable food is the most urgent.  Donations accepted year around – label CFFC

Catholic Women’s League Membership Due (Month of November)

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 2024 membership dues of $40.   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

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

Spend one hour a week in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.  For more info please call the parish office.

This Sunday’s Gospel

Matthew 25: 1-13

Discussion Questions:

•  What does this passage say to you?
•  If you were to pass from this life, suddenly, do you feel you would be ready?  If not, how can you now prepare?