Highlights:
- All Souls Day – Sun. November 2nd All Souls Day is a day dedicated to honouring and remembering our departed loved ones. It emphasizes the Catholic teaching about “the communion of saints” the spiritual connection between all faithful people, whether living or deceased. This weekend you are invited to add the names of your deceased family and friends in our parish “book of life” We will be praying for names entered during the month of November. Each family is invited to light a tea light at the front of the church in special remembrance of their life. The book of life and candle placement will take place at all at weekend Masses including St. Anne, Chesley & St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe.
- Community Brunch News – Sunday, Nov. 2nd following the 9 am Mass and serving until 12:30 pm in the Holy Family Lenhard Room. All are welcome. Your free will offering will go to support the replacement of new hand railings at the church. We thank the Knights of Columbus for organizing and sponsoring this event for us to all enjoy delicious food, a time of fellowship and raise funds for important needs.
- Looking for BIG shoe and boot boxes – Our local OCC team needs larger boxes to pack …. see more details in the post that follows
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 committment 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 $45 For more information about the League, go to more
The annual C.W.L. Christmas dinner is on Thursday, November 20th.
Tickets are on sale after Mass. ($25.) We invite ALL ladies of the parish and missions churches to come and enjoy a delicious dinner and great entertainment.
St. Francis Xavier Cemetery Winter Closure Please note that the SFX Cemetery will close on Mon. Nov. 3rd. Please remove flowers by that date. Donations to the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery are gratefully received and will be receipted for income tax purposes. Inquires: 519-364-1973
Society of St. Vincent de Paul News
Gift Tags Available – 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.
If you, or someone you know needs a hamper for Christmas, please call the parish office.
Holy Family Adoration Chapel News – The following hours are needing a committed adorer. If you would like to consider filling one, please contact Don & Helen at 519-364-1185 Hours: Thursdays: 10 – 11 am & 4-5 pm If you are not sure what the Adoration Chapel is or how it works – please contact Helen or Don. They would be happy to share all the details with you!
Card Party on Tuesday Afternoons – All are welcome
Join with others for a friendly game of euchre or solo on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm, in the Holy Family Lenhard Room. Bring a friend. $2. Admittance
Settlement and Language Services supporting newcomer families. Holy Family School is looking for Volunteers to support a few newcomer children learning English. Our services will train volunteers, and it would only be 1-2 hours in a week. Interested volunteers please contact Shelley Bell White at 519 374 7107. Thank you
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
Luke 7: 11-17 Discussion Questions:
- What was the peoples response to Jesus’ power over death?
- Why do you suppose this particular person drew Jesus’ compassion?
- What likely happened as people shared this news?
- ACTION: Share an item of good news and witness of God looking favourably on his people today with whomever you encounter.
SUNDAY LITURGIES (Nov. 1/2) All Souls Day
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
For deceased bishops, priests, deacons who have served in our diocese
6:00 pm For all the people of the Parish and Parish Missions
Sunday,
9 am Mass Eternal Happiness of Mary-Anne St. Marie – Ken & Family
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Anne Campbell – BG Catholic D. School Board
Tuesday: 7 pm Mass Gerry Fritz – Pat & Family
Wednesday 9 am Mass Intentions of Roger & Sharon Neale – Annie Aarts
Thursday: 7 pm
Cecil Haley – Alice Boudreau
Zachary Stanford – Ken & Geraldine Million
Intentions of Jason Fedy – Ron & Norma Jeanne King
Friday: 9:15 am Mass (includes School Community)
Hugh & Lillian Weiler – The H.E. Weiler Family
Holy Souls – Jean Trafford
SUNDAY LITURGIES (Nov. 8/9)
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm Eternal Happiness of Jack Hesch – Helen & Family
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Tim Murdock -BG Catholic D. SchoolBd
