Highlights

• “The Chosen”    In thanksgiving for the Holy Spirit’s movement among us –
• Opportunity to participate in a Spiritual Bouquet to Celebrate our Bishop’s 25th Anniversary
• Operation Christmas Child  – Update:  Oct 9   More details

The Chosen

It’s a times like this, we marvel at our community and the power of the Holy Spirit.  With thanksgiving we praise God for the many volunteers who have donated their time and talent to outreach to the community at large.  The Chosen kick off was sponsored by generous donors, and many are pitching in to offer follow-up opportunities.  We trust that when we expose an open heart to the love and truth of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, faith blooms and souls are forever changed!

Advent Wreath for Children’s Liturgy

If anyone has an advent wreath they would like to donate for the children’s liturgy program, please bring it in to the parish office this week.   Thank you

Volunteers needed for Re-threads

Our local right to life group operates “Re-threads” in Durham.  They would be most grateful for volunteers to assist with their clothing store, operating Monday to Saturday.  Usual shifts are 3 1/2 hours.  This is a great way to support the right to life cause.  Call Lucy Kalyniak at 369-6786 or Helen Waechter 364-1185 if you are able to join their team of volunteers.  Thank you.

Fellowship following Mass

Each weekend we invite people to stay and enjoy some fellowship following Masses.  When volunteers are available to set up and clean up, we offer refreshments to aid in this opportunity to socialize and grow in accompaniment.  It’s an important part of ‘community’.  Consider becoming a fellowship host and/or initiate a team approach with family, friends, or your small group.  It’s only requires a small amount of time, and makes an big impact.  Call the parish office for more details.

Spiritual Bouquet for Bishop Crosby’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination as a Bishop 

The diocese is organizing a spiritual bouquet to present to Bishop Crosby on January 2nd in celebration of his anniversary.  If you would like to contribute to it, please contact the parish office, by November 15th.  A spiritual contribution would be offering prayers and/or actions for his     intentions, such as Rosaries, Morning Offerings, Acts of Charity, Acts of Mercy, Holy Communions.

Please keep in your prayers

the eternal happiness of Marjorie Turner, wife of Richard (Dick), mother of Tina,  sister of Dorothy (Leonard) Karl

Card Parties On Tuesdays – 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.  Everyone welcome, bring a friend.  Admittance: $2.    Sacred Heart in Walkerton also hosts a card party on Thursdays at 1:30!

Winter closing of Cemeteries

Sacred Heart Cemetery in Mildmay, St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Carlsruhe and St. Ignatius Cemetery in Deemerton will all be closing on November 3^rd.  Please make sure you remove all flowers before this date.  Thank you.

Holy Family Cemetery news – Please remove all flowers by November 1st.  Thank you.

40 days of Life

This Sunday’s Gospel

Luke 17: 11-19

Discussion Questions

• What is one thing that you tend to take for granted, rather than be thankful for?
• This thanksgiving weekend, how will you praise and glorify God for your blessings?

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions