Highlights:

• Last Call – For Tickets for Catholic Women’s League Christmas Dinner All Ladies Invited (we especially reach out to St. Anne’s & St. Francis Xavier ladies to join us) Get your ticket ($25) after this weekend’s Mass or contact the parish office Monday by noon. Dinner is following a 5 pm Mass on Thurs. Nov. 20th. Enjoy an evening out with your sisters in Christ.
• Remember in your prayers – families mourning the loss of their children
• Bring your Shoe Box this weekend: Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes Just a reminder to return your filled Shoe Boxes this weekend (Nov. 15/16). You can place them in front of the altar, and Father will bless them before the OCC Team sends them on their way. Thank you for bringing God’s love and goodness to children in need this Christmas. Thank you Note from the Team

Jubilee Year of Hope: Spirit of Hope Collection
The Episcopal Board of the Diocese of Hamilton is recommending that each parish take up a special “Spirit of Hope Collection” to be used to assist the poor in their respective parishes. We are most fortunate to have an very active St. Vincent de Paul Society that year around addresses needs of people both in our parish and in the community. We ask you to consider making a special donation using their envelopes provided in the pews or in the Narthex. This will be the way we gather a Spirit of Hope Collection. Provide your info and/or Env. # and you will receive an income tax receipt in the new year for your donation.

Catholic Women’s League News / Invitation During the month of November you will see C.W.L. members wearing their sashes to promote the League. Members pray for each other, support each other with friendship, understanding and sharing in joys and losses. We foster a sense of belonging to a community of women locally, provincially and nationally. We are united by the principles of Catholic teachings.
Sometimes at the Parish level it’s difficult to see the large picture, but you should know that the CWL is one of only two women’s groups officially recognized by the Federal Government and can speak to them on issues that concern us. This is a privileged position, and the League takes seriously it’s commitment to speak for Christian social justice. Chat with a woman wearing a sash, find out more about the League and join, or renew your membership for 2026. Dues are $40. Those who have them paid by Nov. 20th will have their name entered in a draw for a free membership next year. For more information about the League, go to more

Society of St. Vincent de Paul News
Giving Tree – If you would like to purchase a gift item for a Christmas Hamper, please take a tag from the giving tree. Please return gift by December 7th.

The Sisters of the Precious Blood, a community of Contemplative Sisters, have been present in the Diocese of Hamilton since 1946. In addition to their ministry of prayer, they produce altar breads for many of our Parishes. You are welcome to contact them if you are interested in exploring a vocation to the Contemplative way of life. www.pbsisters.on.ca

Eucharistic Miracles of the World – Exhibit open to all –
November 23, 2025 10 – 4 at the Chancery Office, 700 King St. W., Hamilton Vatican approved Exhibit designed and created by St. Carlo Acultis

Bring a non perishable food item with you to Mass. Mark it for local (St. Vincent de Paul) or missions (Canadian Food for Children) Thank you for sharing with the less fortunate.

Reflection on Today’s Gospel Re-read Luke 21: 5 – 19

Discussion Questions:

• What will you do this week to become better at watching and praying? What practical steps can you take to be prepared for what ever, when ever?
• What do you find comforting, what do you find troubling?
• How would you rate your ‘endurance’?

SUNDAY LITURGIES (Nov. 15/16)
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne’s Chesley
Eternal Happiness of Hugh & Irene Chornaby – Family
6:00 pm  
Deceased members of the King & Kreutzkamp families
– Ron & Norma Jeanne

Sunday,  
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Agnes Hallahan -BG Catholic D. SchoolBd

Tuesday: 
10:30 am Mass Location: Valleyview (The Village)
Intentions of Fr. Gary and for my family – Jean Trafford
7 pm Mass
That God’s grace would help all humanity show thanksgiving to God – Cole Wiseman
Wednesday 9 am Mass
For peace & Justice throughout the world

Intentions of Alex Fedy – Grandma & Grandpa
Buster Etherton – Tony & Colleen
Bob Schmidt – Tony & Colleen
Gerard Powers – Don & Helen Waechter

Thursday: (Note Time Change from usual schedule)
5:00 pm Mass
Intentions of Shirley Wilding – Jean Trafford

Friday:
9:00 am Mass
Holy Souls – Jean Trafford

SUNDAY LITURGIES (Nov. 22/23)
Solemnity of Christ the King

Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm  

Protection of life from conception to natural death and for the living and deceased members of the Adoration Chapel

Sunday,  
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Clara Stanislow – Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board