Highlights:

• Note: Father Upendran is away for a week, so there will be no week day Masses until Nov. 3rd and we will be welcoming Fr. Jason Kuntz as our visiting priest next weekend.
• Upcoming All Saints Party: Sat. October 31st following the 6 pm Mass (7-9 pm) in the Lenhard Room. Dress as your favourite saint or you may join us without costume. Bring finger food to share. You are also invited to bring a saint inspired activity or game. All ages welcome. Children will remain under the care of their parent(s).
• Community Brunch Next Sunday, Nov. 1st All are invited to join in a time of fellowship and good food, Sunday Nov. 1st following the 9 am Mass until 11:30 am Location: Holy Family Lenhard Room. Your free will offering will go to support charitable projects of the Knights of Columbus. We thank the Knights of Council 5607 for organizing and sponsoring this event.
• Please keep in your prayers the soul of Flora Dedora and consolation for Phil and their family.

Mark you calendar for Movie Night Friday, November 6th, 7 pm in the Lenhard Room. Movie: Purgatory: The Forgotten Church Uncovering the Mystery, Meaning & Hope
Is Purgatory real? Could the Afterlife require suffering? Can the living help alleviate the anguish of the dead? This ground breaking documentary investigates these compelling life-after death questions through spiritual, scientific and cultural perspectives. Drawing on this centuries-old article of faith professed by Catholics, this comprehensive expose reveals the formidable spiritual alliance Catholic once shared and hope to reinvigorate with the departed souls.
All are welcome – Bring snacks to share
Father Upendran will address any questions on this topic following.

Catholic Women’s League News All ladies are invited to come to our Christmas Dinner gathering on Thursday, November 19th. We will begin with a 5 pm Mass followed by a catered meal. Dinner tickets are $25. and can be purchased from the parish office or after weekend Masses Oct. 31/ Nov. 1st & Nov. 7/8. Please note that by Nov. 12th we must know numbers for the caterer, so don’t delay.

CWL membership is now due
Envelopes are in the offering box for next week, or can be picked up in the Narthex.
If membership is paid by Nov 16th, your name will go into the draw for a free membership for next year. Membership supports efforts at our parish level, as well as at diocesan, provincial and national. We also contribute to many charities and united have a strong voice and effect on our communities and country. Not a member? Consider joining. The $40. annual fee goes a long way!

November Ministries
Next weekend is split – Oct. volunteers will serve on Sat. Oct. 31st and
November volunteers will serve, Sunday, Nov. 1st.
Greeters/Ushers:
6 pm Rosemary Goy, Pauline Dillon 9 am Linda & Andy Lehman
Ministers of the Word:
6 pm L. Colquhoun, R. Zacharewicz 9 am Jim Zettel, Andrew Hamilton
Eucharistic Ministers: 6 pm Gary Fedy, Pat Fritz
9 am Jane Jacques, Dorothy O’Connell, Gerald Hammar
Sacristans: Donna Kroetsch Sacristan Linens: Mary Gerth

Coming Up… 1/2 day Men’s Retreat Sat. Nov. 21 More details coming!

The Chosen: Season 5 Episodes 2-8 Wednesdays 6-8 pm
(Sept 30th – Nov. 12) 6 pm light meal, (free will offering) video at 6:45, discussion to follow. Contact the parish office regarding child care opportunity. Concludes with dessert at 7:45 pm

Friday Morning Small Group
Are you looking to share your thoughts and inspirations with the church? Our group meets every Friday at 10 am. We delve into the coming Sunday’s readings. It provides fellowship and an opportunity to share life experiences with each other in confidence. Everyone is welcome.

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul News 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.

Adoration Chapel Open Hour: Schedule an hour of prayer before the blessed sacrament. Available hour: Thursday, 10-11 am. Don’t let fear of bad winter weather stop you – we close the Chapel at such times and you always have the option of letting us know if you cannot make it. If you can’t make a regular commitment, consider putting your name on a sub list. Contact the parish office, leave a message on 519-364-1973 / email info@holyfamily.ca or fill out the “Contact Me Form” in the Narthex.

Operation Christmas Child If you are putting together a Shoe Box gift this year, the local drop off is First Baptist Church of Mount Forest. Drop off location and times are posted on the Bulletin Board.

Tools to aid your Spiritual Growth ( $20. each available from the parish office)
Teach Me Your Path Lord is a wonderful devotional book filled with prayers/devotions, many from around the world. A sample copy is available to view in the Narthex.
Now restocked:
Rosary of the Seven Sorrows
Chaplet of the Holy Face
Chapel of St. Michael

Reflection on Today’s Gospel Matthew 22: 34-40

Who are the top three people on earth you love the most? Why do you think Jesus emphasized loving God with our heart, soul and mind?
How is loving God related to loving people?
In what way do you want to grow in love right now: Toward God? Toward those in your family? Toward the needy? Toward yourself? Toward someone you struggle to love? How might you do so?

Mass Intentions

Mass located at Holy Family Church unless otherwise indicated:

SUNDAY LITURGIES 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
(October 24/25)
Saturday Vigil Masses
4:00 pm Location: St. Anne, Chesley
Deceased members of the Vandesompele & Nalepa Families- Dan & Elizabeth
6:00 pm  
For the protection of life from conception until natural death and for the living & deceased members of the Adoration Chapel
Sunday,  
9 am Mass Intentions of Lindsay & Josh Majury & Family – Shari
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the parish & parish missions

No Week Day Masses

(Oct 31/Nov 1st)

SUNDAY LITURGIES: All Saints Day

Saturday Vigil Masses
6:00 pm  
Eternal Happiness of:
John, Rita & David Dosman – The Estate
Fr. Mark Beard & Souls in Purgatory – Cole Wiseman
Donald Kroetsch – Donna Kroetsch
Intentions of Shane DiKolli – In Thanksgiving – T. & S. Zettel
Intentions of Frank & Margaret Adamic
Intentions of Mary Del Guidice – Donna Kroetsch
Intentions of Samuel Gerard Bianchi & his family – Anne & Darrell

Sunday,  
9 am Mass Intentions of Dan & Elizabeth Vandesompele
11 am Mass – Location: St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe
For all the people of the parish and parish missions