November 8, 2020

Past bulletins

Therefore, stay awake

for you know neither the day nor the hour.

Highlights

Register for “Driven by the Spirit”, our upcoming Parish Retreat! You should register by Monday, November 9. (Click here or call the Parish office)
The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Campaign pickup weekend is THIS WEEKEND November 7th and 8th following the Masses in the parking lot. Last week’s bulletin said otherwise.
The Mustard Seeds (ages 13 to 18) are meeting Saturday, November 7th after Mass! Newcomers and visitors welcome.g

This Sunday's Mass

Readings

Matthew 25:1-13

Discussion Questions

What might the “lamp oil” symbolize in our world and lives today?
Does the bridegroom’s treatment of the foolish virgins seem harsh or callous to you? Explain this in light of God’s patience and mercy.

Weekend Mass Intentions

Weekend Mass Intentions

Saturday, November 7th

Intentions of Bill & Phyllis Siegner – DawnAnn

Sunday, November 8th

9 am For all the people of the parish

11 am Intentions of BettyAnn Culver – Celebrating the Word Group

Weekday Mass Intentions

Tuesday

Vera Van Staveren – Martin

Wednesday

Melanie Craig – Jean Trafford

Thursday

Intentions of Linda Lehman – Rhea McFadden
Intentions of Marian – Colleen
Intentions of Shawn Adamson & Family – Jordan Melfi
Brian Raper – Tony & Colleen Regier
Melanie Craig – Jennifer & Harvey
Living & deceased members of the Guay & Gauthier Families – Yvonne
For all faithfully departed souls – Liberty

Friday

Marlene & Francis Gross – their children
Melanie Craig – Norine Hamilton
Lorne Weber – Noreen
Myra Sanguigni – Guy
Intentions of Clara Sanguigni – Guy
Holy Souls in Purgatory – Jean Trafford

This Sunday’s Live Stream

Events coming up

Alpha Concludes | Wednesday at 6:30pm

Shoebox deadline | This Weekend

Parish Retreat | Nov 14, 9a-5p

First Communion | Nov 22, both Masses

Parish News

Registration for Mass is coming to an end on November 22nd

Although registration was deemed necessary when the church reopened in June, we are confident that parishioners can be safely and quickly accommodated as they enter rather than needing to register ahead of time.

We thank you for your patience and for bearing with us during this difficult time, as we continue to learn and to discern the best course of action.

Please note that we will still be asking people to register for the Christmas Masses, as we anticipate a larger-than-usual number of participants.

What this means for you:

Coming early is crucial if you prefer or need a special seating arrangement (i.e. near the front, near the back, etc.)
Consider sitting with a family member or someone in your “bubble” to help us find a seat for everyone.
Seating will be first come, first served. If spaces in the church fill up before you arrive, you will be seated in the Lenhard Room.
When you arrive, you will be seated based on the available seats and the number of people with you.
There is a chance that Mass will fill up completely. We apologize in advance if we are unable to seat you.

"Driven by the Spirit" Parish Retreat | November 14, 9am to 6pm

Please join us for a parish retreat in Deemerton on Saturday, November 14th from 9am to 6pm. Bring a bag lunch. Cost is $25.

This event is open to all parishioners – youth and up. If you love the Parish vision and want to develop your prayer life, this retreat is for you!

Operation Christmas Child

Curbside pick up event!

The OCC team asks you to bring your filled shoeboxes on November 7 and 8 to the church parking lot before and after Mass. They will collect them from you and store them for shipment.

Boxes need to be back before November 8, 2020

Other ways to help

See the full post for details.

CWL Memberships Due

The annual membership fees are due beginning November 1st. The membership fee is $25.00 and can be dropped off at the parish office or put in the collection box in an envelope marked “CWL”. Any one paying by December 1st will be entered into a free membership draw for the next year.

St. Vincent de Paul "Giving Tree"

The St. Vincent de Paul is requesting assistance with providing gifts for children for their Christmas Hamper Project.

Instead of pulling tags off the giving tree as we have done in the past, we invite parishioners to consider one of these options

Provide Gift Cards from Local Hanover Store. They can be dropped in the Collection basket
Individual gifts will still need be to be purchased especially for the young children so they have items to open Christmas Morning. If you would like to buy for a child, please call the parish office, choosing extension #7 (Their emergency food request line)

Identify yourself as a gift donor, leaving your name & phone number and we will get back to you with details (age / size /gender) of a child in need of a gift.

Thank you for your support in our Christmas Hamper and Child gift giving endeavor.

Capital Campaign

The Capital Campaign committee has expanded and is meeting again. Its members are: Mark Ducharme (chair), Jennifer Dimeck, John Hunt, Diane McNichol, Niki Billington, Jim Zettel, Tony Zettel, Father Emmanuel and Sam Zettel.

Many ideas and dreams for the campaign are being discussed and evaluated. Please watch here for updates as they come.

Knitters for Charity

Knitters for Charity is seeking yarn donations!

We have received many beautiful hats for our charity work. We are blessed with several volunteer knitters who are so appreciative of yarn donations for their charity projects. If you have yarn you don’t need, please drop it off at the parish office. Thank you.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration is available Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. Please consider making this your weekly adoration hour!

Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available 45-minutes before weekday Mass, and before the 7pm and 9am Masses on the Weekend. You can also book an appointment to see Father at a time that is convenient to you.