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. There is a special opportunity at next weekend’s Masses; 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. If you had someone who recently passed in the last year, you may also wish to submit the name and a digital photo of the deceased person by emailing it to sam@holyfamily.ca  by  Thursday, Oct. 30th. Pictures will be made into a memorial slide show.  The slide show will only take place at Holy Family 6 pm & 9 am Masses, however 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 – Join us next 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

Ministry Schedules for November
Minsters of the Word
6 pm: L. Colquhoun, R. Zacharewicz 9 am: N. King & subs
Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
6 pm: G. Fedy, P. Fritz, S. Payne 9 am: J. Melfi, D. O’Connell, J. Dimeck
Hospitality Ministers 6 pm: N. Billington 9 am: A. & L. Lehman
Sacristans: D. Kroetsch Sacristans’ Linens: M. Gerth

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
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.

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

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.

Let’s work together for a Scent-free Environment – please note some members of our community have very negative reactions to scents. Thank you.

• Reflection on Today’s Gospel
• Discussion Questions: Luke 18: 1-8
• What first comes to mind when you hear this passage?
• What comfort does this passage provide?
• Pray an examination of conscience. Seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit – purify your heart.

SUNDAY LITURGIES (October 25/26)
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday Vigil Masses
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
Eternal Happiness of Matt Seifried- Anne Hahn, Mary Seifried & Families

Tuesday: 7 pm Mass
Bill Lehman and for the living and deceased family members- The Schuknecht Family

Wednesday 9 am Mass
Buster Etherton – Hanover/Walkerton Ultreya
Bud Eckensweiler & the intentions of Charlene – Tim & Cathy
Intentions of Siobhan Hanley – Annie Aarts

Thursday: 7 pm Mass
Intentions of Danielle Garvey & Family

Friday: 9:00 am Mass
Liette Gagne – Irene Serre
Henry Wismayer – Ivan & Jean Wismayer
Holy Souls – Jean Trafford
Intentions of Mary Del Guidice – Irene Serre

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