Highlights

• Stewardship Highlights  (see details below)
• Christmas and New Year’s Mass Schedule
• Young Adults Night – December 2nd – Durham

Kneel before the King  

Consider making regular visits to the Adoration Chapel this Advent.  Find the blessings, peace, solitude and love of Jesus by placing yourself in His presence.  Call the parish office to learn more about times of operation and open hours.

The Giving Tree – a  great opportunity to live out today’s gospel message

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.

This is Stewardship!   A few recent highlights:

• Two of our parishioners, combined their natural God given talents and worked together to apply for a government grant that was available, in regards to covering costs for security.  The application was approved and we have received a 10,000 grant!
• Someone inquired…  “Can I fill the urns outside with greenery?”  They are beautiful!
• Volunteers have tended to the flowerbeds, spring, summer and fall keeping our grounds looking well cared for.
• Volunteers are provided delicious meals to be offered at our Wednesday night Chosen series.

May the sharing of these stewardship highlights serve to encourage and inspire, giving Glory to God for the talents, and diversity that weave us together as a supportive parish family!

CWL Silent Auction Report

The proceeds of $298 from the Silent Auction held at the CWL Christmas dinner will be donated to the Saugeen Hospice Project.  Many thanks to the donors, to the ladies who helped in so many ways and to the men who helped set up and clean up.  It was a very enjoyable evening.

St. Vincent de Paul Request:  There is need in the community for a single mattress. If you have a gently used one you could donation, please contact the parish office.

Parish Financial Support – Boxed Envelopes are prepared

Those who have been using envelopes (Holy Family & SFX), please pick up your labelled box at the back of your church.   There are ‘unassigned’ boxes for new users.

Thank you to those who are using Pre-Authorized Remittance –  your monthly remittance will continue.    E-transfers are another means of supporting the parish – send to donate@holyfamily.ca

St. Anne Chesley parishioners – please pick up preprinted envelopes at the back of your church.  Please be sure to put your name on your donation envelope.

There are small packages of  “Specials” available.  Call the parish office if you have any questions concerning financial support.  Your support is needed and appreciated.

Please note:  the Milk Mat Work bee for December is cancelled.

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 or the parish office.

Ministry Schedules for December        (This too is stewardship!)

Minsters of the Word

6 pm: David Hundt, F.J. Gross  9 am: Jim Zettel, Gerald Poechman

Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

6 pm: Nicole Billington      9 am: Jennifer Dimeck

Hospitality Ministers  6 pm: A. & D. Rehkopf   9 am: Bryan Plumstead

Sacristans:  Ken & Geraldine Million   Sacristans’ Linens:  Virginia Hammar

Adoration Chapel – Open Hour   Wednesday evening 6-7 pm   Consider spending one hour a week in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.  For more info please call Don Waechter or the parish office.

This Sunday’s Gospel

Matthew 25: 31-46

Discussion Questions:

• Why do you think Jesus said that both the righteous and the accursed, did not recognize that he was in their presence in the people around them during their life?
• What does this gospel inspire you to change in your life, and how will you go about that improvement?