Highlights:
- A letter from Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., currently Bishop of Charlottetown, newly appointed as the 10th Bishop of Hamilton to take effect on Feb. 2, 2026 Letter, Appointment Announcement & Biography
- Community Brunch Report from last weekend’s Community Brunch Thank you to all who came out to enjoy our Community Brunch last weekend. Your donations of $857.95 have been set aside to help pay for the new railings which will be installed soon. Watch for further bulletin notices on the full amount raised so far, and the corresponding cost of stainless steel railings. Our next community brunch will be on Sunday, Dec. 7th We thank the Knights for funding and organizing this event as well as all the volunteers who helped cook, serve and clean up!
- Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes Just a reminder to return your filled Shoe Boxes NEXT 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.
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 which will be provided in the pews next weekend. 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.
Pilgrimage Icon of the Sacred Heart Through the efforts of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Church is hosting a Sacred Heart Icon until Nov. 14th. It is hung in Sanctuary with the goal to inspire growth and a greater devotion to the Sacred Heart. You are invited to make time for private prayer this week in the church and gaze upon this beautiful icon. The Knights have made available booklets that contain private or community prayer. For more details, contact the parish office.
A Women’s Cursillo weekend in Deemerton is being offered to women aged 19 years of age and older, November 20-23, 2025. The weekend runs from Thursday evening, November 20 until Sunday late afternoon,
November 23. Through a series of talks by lay people and clergy, Celebration of Mass & Reconciliation, you will get to take a closer look at yourself, God, and others. For more details, please contact Tony or Colleen at
519-496-8114.
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
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 (St. Anne & St. Francis Xavier) to come and enjoy a delicious dinner and great entertainment.
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.
If you, or someone you know needs a hamper for Christmas, please call the parish office.
The Tuesday Nov. 11th Card Party is cancelled due to Remembrance Day.
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
John 2: 13-22 Discussion Questions:
- What do you suppose the disciples thought about the scene taking place?
- What can we learn from this passage and their response, reaction and delayed understanding.
- Imagine your inner thoughts and private actions being items displayed on tables in the temple. Which ones does Jesus want you to flip over and get rid of?
ACTION: go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week
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
Monday:
11 am Funeral Mass for Alfred Poechman
Visitation: 10 – 10:45 am
Tuesday:
10:00 am Location: Hanover Care Manor
Hugh Chornaby – Family
7:00 pm
Intentions of Gwendoline Del Guidice – Mary
Wednesday: 9 am
Intentions of Leon – Mom
Thursday
10:30 am Location: The Villa (Senior’s Community)
Clara Stanislow – Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board
7:00 pm
Intentions of Murray Gross – his brother & sister
Intentions of Shirley Mercey – A friend
Joan Lair – Jean Schnurr & Family
Friday
9:00 am
Joe Del Guidice – The Family
Tony Aarts – Annie & Family
Holy Souls – Jean
Intentions of Siobhan Hanley – Donna Kroetsch
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
