Highlights:
Today is World Mission Sunday This Weekend: World Mission Sunday Go & invite Everyone to the banquet Mt:22:9 There is a special collection for The Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of the Faith. The universal collection for World Mission Day is unique: its fruits are distributed worldwide according to the needs of the poorest diocese. Everyone contributes to the cause, and this allows the survival of the poorest diocese. The universal collection provides each bishop the means and freedom of action for the formation of catechists, solidarity, priestly vocations and consecrated life, education health care etc. Therefore, it represents a tool of justice and fraternity between all dioceses. Furthermore, it aids in supporting the permanent effort of the Universal Church to go and proclaim the Gospel to all nations. If you missed bringing your donation this weekend, you may do so next weekend in the envelope provided, or mark a plain envelope “World Mission Sunday” Include your name if you desire a year end tax receipt. Thank you.
Changes to parish schedules: The parish office will close at 2:30 pm on Monday and it will not be open on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. As well, there will be no Mass on Wednesday this week.
St. Francis Xavier Mission Co-op Plan Donations: A special thank you to the donors of St. Francis Xavier for their contributions towards the Mission Co-op Program. Remittance for Oblates of Mary Immaculate (Sri Lanka) were $410. Your generosity is appreciated.
C.W.L. NEWS Please note our October meeting time is earlier than usual. We’ll be getting together at 6:30pm on 21st October to allow time for Laura Hergott to show us how to make the small fabric Christmas tree shown here. Come out and have fun being ‘crafty’ with us and get a head start on your Christmas decorating. We also have some important business items to discuss.
Thank you to the Holy Family School Community
Thank you Holy Family School Community for you generous food donations from your thanksgiving food drive. It will be a big help in serving the needs of those in our community who make requests for food assistance
Christmas Hampers
Christmas still seems far away, but this is the time when the Vincentians have to start planning for the Christmas hampers for the less fortunate in our community. If you, or someone you know, needs a hamper for Christmas, please call the parish office. We always hear in the gospel how much Jesus loves the poor, so please, do not be shy, it is our privilege to help.
One Hour Needing an Adorer: Thursday 10 – 11 am.
Our Adoration Chapel operates from Monday at 9 am until Thursday at 8 pm, with closure over one night period. We encourage you to consider spending an hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament weekly. If you feel you are unable to commit to a specific hour, consider becoming a sub, who fills in on occasion when it works in your schedule. Contact Don Waechter for more information at 5193-364-1185.
Adoration Prayer Cards Available from the parish office for $2. Consider a spiritual gift with a card ‘For someone special’ Wording inside: “You and your intentions were lifted up to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament during my Holy Hour of prayer” A great way to extend your care and God’s love & blessings!
Rethreads in Durham: Help needed
Assist Pro-Life causes by donating time at Rethreads, a second hand store in Durham which funds our Hanover Right to Life Organization. Work along side another pro-lifer, preparing items for re-sale and assisting customers. Choose hours and the frequency that works into your schedule. For more information contact Lucy Kalyniak 519-369-6786
Membership / Donation Forms for the Hanover & District Right to Life are available in the Narthex or from our website.
Cursillo Weekend 2024 Women’s Weekend Nov. 14-17, 2024 in Deemerton We all know God, but how many of us truly know God on a personal and intimate level? A three day Cursillo weekend, which is a short review of Christianity, is designed to help you on that journey. Beginning on Thursday night and ending Sunday afternoon, 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. So, if you are an adult, 19 years of age or older, and are open to a closer relationship with our God and Saviour, consider a Cursillo. For more info, please contact Tony or Colleen at 519-496-8114
Card Party Tuesdays Join with others for a friendly game of euchre or solo on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm in the Holy Family Lenhard Room. All are welcome, bring a friend. Admittance: $2.
Please keep in your prayers the souls of: John Murphy, Adam Regier, and Irvin Wand, and for their families.
Scripture Quote to Ponder and Put in Action:
“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10
Reflection on Today’s Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
Discussion Questions
Who has been an example of a humble servant in your life?
What do you think was their driving force of service to others?
How does one balance meeting their own needs, and serving the needs of others?
SUNDAY LITURGIES
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Oct 19/20th)
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley Irene & Hugh Chornaby – The Family
6:00 pm Eternal Happiness of Robert Schnurr – Jean & Family
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe Ed Hahn – F. J. Gross
Tuesday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Parkview Manor, Chesley
Wilfred & Rita Steffler – Gary Steffler
7 pm Mass
Leonard Reinhart – Pauline Dillon & Family
George Denys – Jean Trafford
Edner Hahn – Ed & Elise King
Phyllis & Phil Obermeyer – Tony & Colleen Regier
Bernard & Glenna Oberle, Adrian Oberle, Norman & Tulita
Oberle – B. Oberle Estate
Intentions of Crystal – Dane
Intentions of Fr. Romelito – Donna Kroetsch
Intentions of Murray Gross & Barbara Deeves – their brother
No Mass on Wednesday & Parish Office Closed
Thursday:
10:30 am Mass Location: Sprucewood (The Village)
Harold Poechman – The Estate
7:00 pm Mass
Ed Hahn – Donna Kroetsch
Friday: 9:00 am Mass
Linda O’Connor – Marie Fortune
Ed Hahn – Larry & Sharon
Harold Poechman – The Estate
Intentions of Ioana Mladan – The Andonian Family
Intentions of Terry – Mom & Dad
Intentions of Cathy Bester – Jennifer
Intentions of Mila Schnerch – Donna Kroetsch
Intentions of the Lorenz Family
Intentions of Annie Aarts – Jean Trafford
SUNDAY LITURGIES
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Oct 26/27)
Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm Special Intentions of George Benninger
Sunday,
9 am Mass For all the people of the Parish & Parish Missions
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
Eternal Happiness of Harold Poechman – The Estate
