PASTORAL ADMINISTRATION

Pastor: Father Graham Keep Ext. 104 Associate Pastor: Father John Johnson Ext. 105 Associate Pastor: Father Charles Akinloye Ext. 110 Permanent Deacon: Deacon Brad Lewis Ext. 107 Email: blewis@dol.ca Pastoral Worker: Sister Mary Boere C.S.J. Ext. 108 Catechist: Natasha Contestabile – Call Office

PARISH STAFF

Secretary/Receptionist: Miriam McLaughlin Ext. 101 Email: mmclaughlin@dol.ca Secretary: Linda Joers Email: ljoers@dol.ca Bookkeeper: Maureen Marcelissen Ext. 106 Business Administrator: Bob Bray Ext. 103 St. Anne’s Centre: Manager: Jim O’Brien 519-631-5210

Holy Angels’ Cemetery: Manager: Ed Steer 519-878-8377

Queen of Peace Cemetery: Manager: Matt Gubbels 519-765-2005

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Holy Angels’: Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows: Saturday 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.

St. Anne’s: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Traditional Latin Mass Sunday 1:30 p.m. at Holy Angels’ Church

SACRAMENTS

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Holy Angels’ Parish on Monday beginning at 7:30 p.m. after the 7:00 p.m. evening Mass. Our Lady of Sorrows on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. before Mass St. Anne’s Parish on Thursday from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. prior to the 9:15 a.m. Mass. (Except July and August)

Sacrament of Baptism: If you are expecting a child or have a child to be baptized, please call the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Marriage: At least 6 months notice required. Marriage Preparation required by Diocesan regulations.

Sacrament of the Sick: To arrange for Sacrament of the Sick, please call the Parish Office. Communion to Nursing Homes and Shut-ins, please call the Parish Office.

Family of Parishes

Holy Angels’ Our Lady of Sorrows St. Anne’s

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, November 11, 2018

Our Mission

Jesus said “Go make disciples … I am with you always.”

Our Vision

Strengthened by the Eucharist, we are moved to bring healing to a wounded world.

Contact Information

Central Office Located at St. Anne’s Parish Phone: 519-631-3640 or 519-631-3052 Website: http://www.elginrcparishes.ca

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows Office Phone: 519-773-8582 Hours: Wednesday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Holy Angels’ Parish 502 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON, N5P 1C2

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 116 John Street S., Aylmer, ON N5H 2C4

St. Anne’s Parish 20 Morrison Drive, St. Thomas, ON, N5R 4S6

ONE MILLION HAIL MARYS

For fellow Catholics who no longer attend Holy Mass that they will “Come Home”.

TOTAL PRAYERS from our Family of Parishes so far:

1,001,074 Hail Marys!

We have reached our goal!!!

Let’s continue to pray until May. Those we are praying for need them. May God bless our efforts and those we are praying for.

Collecting prayers from your parish are: Holy Angels’: Angie Haasen haas.eight@gmail.com; St. Anne’s: Laura Lee llee@dol.ca; Our Lady of Sorrows: Bob Bray bbray@dol.ca; Or call the Office at 519-631-3640 or 519-631-3052.

NOVEMBER is the month dedicated to the Holy Souls. All are invited to enter names of their deceased relatives and friends in our Book of Remembrance. These individuals and all who have died will be remembered in our November Prayers of the Faithful BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: Our next Baptismal Preparation Class will take place on Saturday, November 24th at St. Anne’s Church from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Classes are available to those who are expecting a child or have a child to be baptized. Please call the office for more information.

TALENTS AND GIFTS SURVEY We are interested in getting to know you and your relationship with the parishes. We would like to know what your interests and talents are. We would like to hear how you connect with your parish family or how we can help improve that connection. What are your hopes and dreams for your parish? How can all of us help make this world a better place through faith in Jesus? This initiative is coming through your Parish Pastoral Council and the Pastoral Team of the Parish. We thank you in advance for your willingness to fill out the form and please know that your input is greatly valued. We pray that the fire of the Holy Spirit renews our parishes and our Church. We also pray that our Eucharistic Lord Jesus may fill our hearts with the love of the Father. Everyone in your family is encouraged to complete the survey that is included in today’s bulletin. Extra copies are available at the back of the church. Please complete the form and place it in the collection basket next week.

Christmas/New Year’s Mass Times

Holy Angels’ Parish Christmas Eve – 4:30 p.m. and 12 Midnight

Christmas Day – 11 a.m. (Latin Mass) New Year’s Day – 11 a.m. (Latin Mass)

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Christmas Eve – 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

New Year’s Eve – 5 p.m. (Potluck Supper & Adoration to follow) New Year’s Day – 10 a.m.

St. Anne’s Parish Christmas Eve – 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Christmas Day – 10 a.m. New Year’s Eve – 4:30 p.m.

Our December 22/23 and December 29/30, Weekend Mass times will not change. Weekday Masses will be celebrated on Thursday, December 27th at 9:15 a.m. (St. Anne’s) and 12 noon (Holy Angels’) and Friday, December 28th at 8 a.m. (St. Anne’s) and 12 noon (Holy Angels’).

CEMETERY SUNDAY will not be held this fall. Please note that Cemetery Sunday will be held on June 2, 2019 at Holy Angels’ and Queen of Peace Cemeteries. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION for our Grade 8 Students will be held in the New Year. More information will be in your bulletin at a later date. BUSSING UPDATE: Thanks to fourteen generous donors, they have enabled some 300 students to come to their place of worship – their Parish Church – on a monthly basis. Thank you so much for your generosity! As our ancestors provided a place of worship for us, we need to see that we raise a generation that will know that there is a place for them to go to.

Important Family of Parishes Meeting Tuesday November 27th, 7 - 9 p.m.

Holy Angels' Parish Hall

All members of the family of Parishes and all members involved in Parish committees and ministries are invited to attend a special meeting to share Parish activities and to be introduced to members of all three Parishes. Leaders of committees/ministries will be presenting their group's activities through a three minute presentation. All Parishioners of the Family of Parishes are invited, welcomed, and encouraged to attend.

MESSAGES AND CATECHESIS

SCHEDULE OF MASS INTENTIONS: November 12 - 18, 2018

Monday

November 12

Holy Angels’ Mary Yurek – Judy Gilmore

7:00 p.m. Mary Imbroll – Victor Imbroll and Family

Pauline Martinelli – Victor Imbroll and Family

Sacrament of Reconciliation following Mass

Tuesday

November 13

St. Anne’s Antonio Mendes – Joana Mendes

8:00 a.m. Deceased Beaudoin & Kovacevic Family Members – Mijo & Carol Kovacevic

Mary O’Grady (4th Anniversary) – Dave O’Grady and Family

Wednesday

November 14

St. Anne’s Steve Namespetra – Jo-Anne Namespetra

8:00 a.m. Nick Maccarone – Carmela, Carlo and Family

Eugenio & Rosa DiMeo – Carmela, Carlo and Family

OLOS Assumption School Mass

10:00 a.m. In Thanksgiving – Ann Maloney

Rudolph Van Wychen – Lynn Van Wychen

Judy Dumez – Bernie & Brian Reynaert

Holy Angels’ Peter Beunen – The Family

12 Noon Angela Howie – John & Lizette Jakobi

David Wray Crocker – Dave & Mary Ellen Crocker and Family

Thursday

November 15

St. Anne’s Sacrament of Reconciliation – 8 – 9 a.m.

9:15 a.m. Anna & Joe D’Arcangelo – Elena D’Arcangelo and Family

Tony D’Arcangelo – Elena D’Arcangelo and Family

Tony Rapposelli – Elena D’Arcangelo and Family

Holy Angels’ Karel DeGraff – Theresa DeGraff

12 Noon Tina Haasen – Kupferschmidt Family

Sandra Gardner & the Intentions of the Doyle Family – Kupferschmidt Family

Friday

November 16

St. Anne’s Fr. Rick Dales – Diane VanRoestel

8:00 a.m. John & Shirley Moody and Vital Trudel – Regis Trudel

Intentions of Norma

Holy Angels’ Norman Luchka –Bill & Maron Luchka

12 Noon John, Anna, Frank & Gail Coenjarts - The Family

Intentions of Shirley Ems – Frank & Pat Artibello

Weekend

Mass

Schedule

Holy Angels’ Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Latin Mass 1:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows Saturday 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. (Sacrament of Reconciliation at 4 pm)

St. Anne’s Saturday 4:00 p.m. (Please note time change)

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Please contact the Church Office to schedule Mass Intentions.

Family of Parishes – Talents and Gifts Survey

(Select Registered Parish)

Holy Angels ’____ Our Lady of Sorrows ____ St. Anne’s ____

Name: Date:

Address:

Email: Phone:

Alternate Phone:

Profession:

Please review the areas of talents and gifts, marking the area where your unique gifts and talents

would make a beneficial difference to our Family of Parishes. All information on these sheets will remain confidential among church staff and leadership.

Construction/Maintenance Arts Education

HVAC Repair Acting ESL

Cabinetry Artwork Foreign Languages

Carpentry Drawing Mathematics

Electrician Music Reading

Landscaping Computer Graphics Teaching/Tutoring

Mechanic Costumes Research

Painter Crafts Mentoring

Plumber Decorating Other:

Roofer Dance

Architect Florist Nurture

General Contracting Photography/Video Activity/Event Planning

Mason Sewing/Quilting Childcare

Other: Other: Baking/Cooking

Meal Preparation

Communications Finance Encouraging Others

Public Speaking Accounting Listening

Marketing Fundraising Making Others Welcome

Writing Investing Meals to Shut-Ins

Storytelling Financial Education Visiting Shut-Ins

Social Media Counting Wedding coordination

Translator Insurance Driving/Transportation

Foreign Language Other:

Sign Language Leadership

Other: Technology Recruiting others

PC Hardware/software Organizing projects

Professional Designation Videographer Strategic planning

CMA, CA, CGA, CPA Blogger Personnel Management

PEng, Technician/Technologist

Audio/Visual Training

HR Other: Facilitate Meetings

Project Management Team building

Other: Other:

PARISH INVOLVEMENT

Being part of the parish family includes participating and supporting the work being done by various groups within the parish. Please identify which area(s) you would like to get involved with.

Altar Server Finance Committee R.C.I.A (Adult Catechism)

Apostolic Committee Greeter/Usher Reader

Bereavement Knights of Columbus Sacramental Preparation

Catholic Women’s League Leader Sacristan

Children’s Liturgy Music Ministry Social Justice

Collection Counter Parish Pastoral Council Youth

Choir Outreach Visiting Homebound/Nursing Homes

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Property & Maintenance Other:__________

Signature: ________________________ Date: ____________________

Jesus said, "Go make disciples...I am with you always."

OLOS CWL CHRISTMAS ADVENT TEA

All ladies in the Family of Parishes are invited to the OLOS CWL Christmas Advent Tea to be held on Sunday, November 25th from 1 – 3 p.m. We have a few tickets still available and these will be on sale until November 10th.

OLOS CWL CHRISTMAS DINNER

All ladies in the Family of Parishes are invited to the OLOS Christmas Dinner to be held on Wednesday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be available starting the weekend of November 10/11th after Masses and again on Coffee Break Sunday. The last day for sales will be Wednesday, November 28th - cost is $15 each. Advance sales only.

OLOS BAZAAR THANK YOU!! I would like to thank all the conveners for a job well done at our Bazaar. Mary and Lynn - great job once again! A special thanks for the ladies from Holy Angels’ and St. Anne's that supported our event.

OLOS 2019 CWL MEMBERSHIPS: CWL Membership due envelopes can be found in your offertory box. Memberships dues are $25.00. They can be dropped off in the collection basket. Thank you. OLOS CWL are now taking orders for the next batch of turkey pot pies. They will be made the week of November 26th. The price remains $3.50/pie. A sign up sheet is at the back of the church, please complete the form or call either Mary Verhaeghe 519-773-3301 or Sue Zimmer 519-773-2568. You are asked to place your order within the next 3 weeks. Thank you. OLOS OFFERTORY ENVELOPE #132: If you have this offertory envelope, please call the office at 519-631-3640. OLOS OFFERTORY COUNTERS: We want to thank all the volunteers for their help in this ministry in the parish. Three new volunteers have agreed to help share the load and we now have six full teams. KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS CARDS: These “Made in Canada” true Christmas Cards will be available at Our Lady of Sorrows weekend Masses on November 10/11 and 17/18. They will be available at our brunch on December 2nd. Cost: $8.00/pkg of 10, or $7.50/pkg each for two or more.

A new heart I will give you, And a new spirit I will put within you.

(Ezekiel 36:26)

2018 Christmas Nativity Stamps are now available from Canada Post. This year's stamp depicts, the Holy Family, their humble accommodations, the makeshift crib and the heralding star of Bethlehem. Please use them not only on your Christmas Cards but on all your mail. Purchase a bunch more and use them well into 2019. St. Peter's Seminary invites you to a one day “Come and See” experience on Thursday, November 15th at St. Peter's Seminary for men 16 to 45 years old considering a call to the priesthood. Participants will be able to attend classes with seminarians and experience a regular weekday at the seminary, including Mass, sports, and discussions to help in discernment. For more information or to register, please contact Fr. Patrick Bénéteau at vocations@dol.ca, or 519-432-1824 ext. 204,. Capuchin Franciscan Friars Discernment Day: The Capuchin Franciscan Friars invite young men from the age of 18 to 40 to join them on Saturday, November 17th in discerning a religious and priestly vocation at St. Francis Friary, 9169 West Ridge Line (off of Talbot Trail) Blenheim. The day will begin with prayer at 9 a.m. and will finish by 4 p.m. The friars will share about their lives as religious men following the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi and Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey. If you are interested please contact Fr. Louis Mousseau at 226-881-0065 or email friarlouiscap@yahoo.ca.

THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP The core vocation in the Gospel of Mark is the vocation, or call, to discipleship. Today’s Gospel passage provides us with one last example of what the vocation to discipleship means, and one example of what it doesn’t mean. A destitute widow shows us that discipleship means following Jesus’ way of service, even if it requires giving one’s livelihood (or life). The scribes show us by their bad example that discipleship should entail a vocation to extend God’s care to those who are most in need. In our reading from the book of Kings another widow and her son are close to death. They too give what little they have, but they are rewarded by Elijah with food enough for a year. And the reading from the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus sacrificed his life “to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him” (Hebrews 9:28). (Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.)

Remembrance Day Prayer Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. Amen

DIOCESAN MINISTERS PRAYER: November 12-18, 2018

Monday: Louise Trapp, parish Nurse; Tuesday: Brenda Atkinson, Pastoral Minister/Coordinator of Youth Ministry; Wednesday: Deacon John Doomernik; Thursday: Rev. Pedro Zuniga, F.M.M..; Friday: Rev. Benjamin Raze; Saturday: Ron MacDonald, Pastoral Minister; Sunday: Rev. Mark Gazin, C.S.B.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: 32nd SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME First Reading: The widow of Zarephath had only a handful of flour and a little oil, but made a little cake for Elijah (1 Kings 17:10-16). Second Reading: Christ will appear a second time to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him (Hebrews 9:24-28). Gospel: This poor widow put in more than all the other contributors (Mark 12:38-44 [41-44]). VOCATION VIEWS: If we dare to trust God with our lives, great things happen. Give God your total self. SUNDAY MISSALS for the Liturgical Year 2018-2019 are available at the entrance of the Church. Cost is $5.00.

F.Y.I.: When admitted to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, please advise them that you are Roman Catholic so that we will be able to bring you Holy Communion. Due to the Privacy Act, this question is no longer asked and your name does not appear on the Roman Catholic list.

OFFERTORY UPDATE

YTD September

2018

Regular Offertory

Required Actual

Diocesan Assessment

Required Actual

Holy Angels’ $241,792 $225,268 $ 30,595 $ 12,940 St. Anne’s $293,551 $239,901 $ 38,670 $ 11,433 OLOS $131,013 $113,122 $ 19,711 $ 00

Regular Offertory: Amount needed to cover all operating expenses (excluding Diocesan Assessment). Excludes Easter and Christmas collections as these are to be used for savings. Excludes donations (Ministry, Parish Social Activities, etc.). Excludes donations for loan fund or capital projects. Diocesan Assessment: Amount we owe to the Diocese for their services/support.

Saturday, November 17th

4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Anne’s Church will be moved to 4 p.m.

due to the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Exemplification

PLEASE, PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Anibal Almiron, Carm Alvaro-McNea, Pat Berdan, Richard Bethel, Liliane Bisson, Marianne Bisson, Jeanette Boyd, Ron Buchanan, Paul Bugiel, Deanna Brouwer, Charmaine Bullock, Joe Burns, Shawn Carey, Jerry Cavanaugh, John Ciapka, Betty Clark, Gerry & Mickey Costello, Sam Craven, Mary Cunningham, Larry Dawson, Helene Diesbourg, John Doucette, Clare Doyle, Samuel Dunn, Agnes Elford, Sharon Emery, Elizabeth Finkenzeller, Eva Galley, Marilyn Gracey, Rina Grech, Don Greer, Maureen Griffiths, Rosamond Grizzle, Mary Louise Harrison, Madge Healy, Jim Howie, Marian Hudson, Susan Janssens, Maurice (Moe) Jones, Michael Juhasz, Grazyna Juchniewicz, Christine Koustrup, Bill Laverty, Kristin Legault, Erica Lucas, McKenna Lumley, Patty Lyons, Maureen McCormick, Bob MacDonald, Louise Macdonald, Dorothy Marek, Diane Martin, John Mezenberg, Peter Mitrovic, Donna Moore, Joe Moser, Kim Moss, Dan Muscat, Ginette Nadon, Malaya Noad, Yvonne Oliver, Josephine Oniszeczko, Joan Peters, Joe Pineau, David Pineau, Barb Pinnegar, Helen Robicheau, Shawn Robicheau, Jeffery Rowe, Emily Scanlon, Monica Schoutens, Pat Sheridan, Otto Siebenmorgen, Brandon Simpson, Verne Sim, Jack Sims, Shirley Slaght, Ted Smith, Rev Charles Sweeting, Laurie Sunderland, Michelle Sylvester, John Taylor, Peter Taylor, Grant Teeple, Harry Terpstra, Glenn Tisdall, Ron Vader, Maryke Vanderzon, Joe Vella, Angela Vivola, Brian Webster, Martin Wynands, Aniela Zmudzinski

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

Pray for all those who have died, and all the faithful departed; especially, David Wray Crocker, son of Dave & Mary Ellen; Kornel Wasyluk, husband of Josephine; John Mezenburg, Helena, Katharina Ziel; Steven Gallant, cousin of Linda Sibley and Bev Gurton; James Esbaugh, brother of Roy; through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

HOLY ANGELS’: November Pre-Authorized donations: $6,879.00 November 4, 2018: Offertory: $3,852.85 Restoration: $975.00

OUR LADY OF SORROWS: November Pre-Authorized donations: $3,255.00 November 4, 2018: $2,688.00 Building Fund: $180.00

ST. ANNE’S: November Pre-Authorized donations: $6,525.00 November 4, 2018: $4,185.95

Please note that if you are attending Mass at another parish, the donations are sent to the appropriate parish at which you are registered.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES PRAYERS AND INTERCESSIONS

Schedule of Classes 2018 – 2019

Adult Catechetical Classes

Adult Catechism Class is to educate people in the teaching of the Catholic Church. Classes are for those who

were raised in the Catholic Church, who attend occasionally or have drifted away from the Church, who are

curious or are seeking to enter the Church.

Classes will begin at 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm in the hall at Holy Angels, Church. Unless otherwise indicated. All

are welcome!

November 28 (Wed) Introduction of the Course / God the Father (CCC Ref # 26 - 421)

December 5 (Wed) Jesus / Resurrection & Salvation (CCC # 430-682 / 988-1060 & 1987-2029)

January 9 (Wed) The Holy Spirit (CCC # 683-747)

16 (Wed) Trinity and common questions of faith (CCC 202, 232-267)

23 (Wed) Scripture and Tradition (CCC #26-141)

30 (Wed) The Liturgical Calendar and the life of Prayer (CCC #1066-1073, 2558 – 2865)

February 6 (Wed) Morality / 10 Commandments

(CCC # 1699-1927/2083-2557)

13 (Wed) Reconciliation & Healing (CCC # 1420-1532)

20 (Wed) Eucharist / The Mass & Adoration (CCC # 1322-1419)

27 (Wed) Baptism and Confirmation (Explanation of LENT) (CCC#1212-1321 / 1601-1666)

March 6 (Wed) Ash Wednesday (beginning of Lent) Attend one of the masses offered in the parishes

13 (Wed) Matrimony & Holy Orders (CCC # 1601-1658 / 1536-1600)

20 (Wed) The Church and Mary (CCC # 748-945 / 495- 511, 963 - 975)

27 (Wed) Hell, Purgatory and Heaven (CCC # 988-1060)

April 3 (Wed) Social Justice (CCC # 1928-1986)

10 (Wed) Explanation of Holy Week & Rehearsal for Easter Vigil

This will be at ST ANNE’S Church

HOLY WEEK

18 Holy Thursday – 7 pm at Holy Angels’ Church

19 Good Friday – 10 am or 3 pm

20 (Sat) Easter Vigil – 7 pm at St Anne’s Church

24 (BEGINS AT 6pm) Universal Call to Evangelization (CCC # 1928-1986)

Pot Luck Supper – sharing the Story

Summary - on the road to Emmaus

SHARE THE JOURNEY Development and Peace Fall Action Campaign

This fall, we have the opportunity to recognize the plight of the more than 68 million forced migrants in the world. In today’s bulletin insert, Development and Peace introduces you to just three of the millions of stories of forced migrants. Please read it carefully. Next week you will be asked to participate in the Share The Journey campaign by signing an Action Card in solidarity with those forced to leave their homes.

33 Day to Morning Glory Small-Group Retreat Join us for a 6 week small-group retreat in preparation for Marian Consecration. This retreat is based on the popular book by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, 33 Days of Morning Glory. Gain new insights into Marian Consecration , learn how key saints and blessed lived it out, and how you can live it out as well. Easy as 1 2 3! 1. Read the select readings in the retreat book. 2. Ponder the daily reading and questions in the Retreat Companion. 3. Meet regularly with your group. There will be an important Organization and Information Meeting on Sunday, November 25th at 6 p.m. at Holy Angels’ Church. Information packages and registration sheet are available at the entrance of the Church.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR: It is cold and flu season once again and we are reminded to abstain from hand shaking and hugging during the Sign of Peace at Mass if we are unwell. Just nod and say “Peace be with you”. NURSING HOME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Anne’s Ministry of Consolation is looking for volunteers to spend 1-2 hours a month visiting parishioners at our nursing homes. If you can help in this rewarding ministry, please call Linda Sibley 519-637-1314 ST. ANNE’S NURSING HOME COMMUNION SERVICE: Volunteers are needed to visit the Caressant Care Nursing Homes – Bonnie Place and Mary Bucke on Friday mornings for a Communion Service. Training will be provided and the service will be done in teams of 2. If you can help, please call the office. MASS INTENTIONS ENVELOPES are available at the entrance of all parishes for your Mass Intentions. Please fill out, include $10 and drop off in the offertory basket.

FORMED.ORG

FORMED, an online platform provides access to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, eBooks, and video-based studies from trusted provided. We are pleased to give you a free subscription to www.formed.org. It’s FAST and FREE to Register! Go to www.elginrcparishes.org and click on “Register Now” on the Formed ad. Enter your name, email address and desired password. If you need the Access Code, it is BMFDB2. The subscription for Our Lady of Sorrows parishioners will be running out this fall. You can continue to enjoy the FORMED by registering at www.elginrcparishes.org.

HOLY ANGELS’ CWL CHRISTMAS DINNER All ladies of the Family of Parishes are invited to a Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, November 20th at Holy Angels’ Hall. Appetizers at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner at 6 p.m.; Cost is $25.00 per person. Please call Vicky at 519-631-8093 to reserve your ticket. Deadline is November 14th.

HOLY ANGELS' CWL ELECTIONS: All executive positions of Holy Angels' Catholic Women's League are now open for nomination by members of Holy Angels' CWL. Nomination forms are available on the bulletin board at the back of the church, accompanied by a list of members who are eligible to be nominated. Completed, signed nomination forms may be placed in an envelope marked Holy Angels' CWL Elections and put in the collection basket. Nominations close on November 12th. Elections will be held at our next meeting on November 19th. Any questions, please call Antonette at 519-631-8904. Holy Angels’ CWL ToastyToes 2018: We are collecting new warm socks for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in our Region. Socks are the most requested least donated item at shelters. New warm socks do make a difference – men’s socks are the most needed. This campaign runs until November 19th. Donations can be dropped into the box at the back of the Church or can be brought to our CWL November meeting. Thank you. HOLY ANGELS’ 2019 CWL MEMBERSHIPS: Envelope users, you will find a yellow envelope in the month of November. Please use this envelope to renew your 2019 Membership. Please include your name, address, postal code and phone number on this envelope. For those not using offertory envelopes and using the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan, a CWL envelope can be found at the back of the church. Please complete the front of this envelope. Memberships are $20.00. Return your envelope and membership fee to the office or place it in the collection basket. Thank you. 4th DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EXEMPLIFICATION will be held on Saturday, November 17th beginning with Mass at St. Anne’s Church. Please note: the Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass has been moved to 4 p.m. for this date only. CHRISTMAS TREE SALES: Fr. Ernie Deslippe Council K of C will once again be selling Christmas Trees starting Friday, November 30th at the Columbus Club - offering Fraser and Balsam Fir (6 - 8 ft. graded #1). Special Orders can be placed for larger trees (9-14 ft.) up until November 15th by calling Henry Valks at 519-631-4498 for prices and information.

Holy Angels’ Giving Tree is back! Our St. Nicholas Giving Tree is up and ready for you to choose a tag from our tree. The tags are marked on the back with an option of a boy or a girl with their ages. We do have tags starting from infants up to age 12. We suggest gifts between $15-$25 dollar in value. If the gift needs batteries, please consider adding them to your gift. Please return unwrapped gift in a bag under the tree. Please make sure you return the tag with your gift. Please lay it on the top or your gift. Gift cards are also a good option if you like. Please place them in and envelope marked “Giving Tree” in a small bag. First week of December all gifts will be picked up by Christmas Care. Thank you for helping St. Nicholas and keeping the spirit of him and Christmas alive for many children in our community. At the back of the church you will find sheets with suggested gift ideas.

HOLY ANGELS’ SOCIAL JUSTICE WALKATHON Holy Angels’ Social Justice group is holding its annual Fundraising Walkathon at the Joe Thornton Community Centre, next Saturday November 17th at 9 a.m. Funds will go to the support of local national and international groups working for justice in the world and giving people a chance to change their lives for the better. This year, we are also walking in solidarity with the more than 68.5 million people in the world today who are forced migrants. Pledge sheets will be available at the back of Holy Angels’ Church today for you to make a pledge or to take with you if you wish to walk with us. We will appreciate our support.

HOLY ANGELS’ SOCIAL JUSTICE MEETING: Our next Social Justice meeting is Tuesday, November 20th, 7:30 p.m. in the Church Lower Sacristy. We will have a presentation on Northern Bridge Community Partnership. New members are always welcome. FR. ERNIE DESLIPPE COUNCIL K of C TURKEY DINNER & CHARITY RAFFLE: Thursday, November 29th at the Columbus Club, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 (advance only). They are available from Harald Schraeder (519-318-4189), Roy Esbaugh (519-631-2166) or Jim Lumley (519-633-1681). There is $500 in raffle prizes to be awarded via 20 draws.

ST. ANNE’S CHRISTMAS CARE Christmas Care provides assistance to those families and individuals in need during the Christmas Season by providing a hamper of food and toys for the children. Please take an ornament (marked boy or girl – age infant to 12 years) from our trees and buy a gift for a child. Gifts can be returned and placed at the front of the Church. Also, please remember: gifts must be unwrapped (we suggested putting your gift in a gift bag and tying the ornament to the bag); if buying a toy that requires batteries, you may want to supply extra batteries.

All gifts must be returned by Sunday, December 3rd. Thank you for your continued support to help those in need in St. Thomas and Elgin County.

ST. ANNE’S CWL MONTHLY MEETING will be held on Monday, November 19th at 7 p.m. in The Centre. All members are welcome. ST. ANNE’S 2019 CWL MEMBERSHIPS: If you are 16 years and older, you are invited to join or renew your CWL membership. Envelopes can be found in your offertory box. Memberships are $20.00. They can be dropped off at the office or placed in the collection basket. Reminder: Those using the Preauthorized Donations, please note, CWL Memberships are not included. If you are going south for the winter, don’t forget to get your membership in before you go.

CWL Christmas Pot Luck Hosted by St. Anne’s CWL

Thursday, December 6th at St. Anne’s Centre

All ladies of our Community of Parishes are invited for a Christmas Potluck Dinner. Fun, Entertainment, Door Prizes, Favours and more! Cocktails at 6 p.m. (cash Bar) with dinner and entertainment to follow. Cost is $2.00 per person. Once again, please bring your own utensils and plate, to avoid excess garbage in our landfills. Thank you for your assistance.

Complete the form below, place in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket or St. Anne’s office by December 2nd.

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St. Anne’s CWL Christmas Potluck I/we will be attending the Christmas Dinner on December 6th: Name(s) __________________________________________ Phone number ________________________________ Please include all attendees’ names and $2.00 per person.

See you there!

MEN’S ADVENT REFLECTION SERIES

All Men in our Family of Parishes are invited to a reflection series including song, prayer, video, discussion, social time on Wednesday December 5, 12 and 19 at the Columbus Club Hall from 7-9 p.m. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Fr. Ernie Deslippe Council 1467. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

ST. ANNE’S PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: The Prayer Shawl Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 14th at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Anne’s Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome. PRAYER SHAWLS: Members of our Prayer Shawl Ministry knit or crochet prayer shawls for those who are suffering serious illness. If you or someone you know is not well and would like to have a prayer shawl, please contact Miriam at St. Anne’s Church Office at 519-631-3640. ST. THOMAS SPORTS SPECTACULAR DINNER Thursday, January 24, 2019. Tickets are $65.00 and are available at St. Anne’s Church Office. ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL BOOK FAIR! The Enchanted Forest Book Fair will be held November 9-15 at St. Anne’s School Library. Students will have a chance to browse and buy some books with their class. The Book Fair will also be open during some recesses that week, and during Parent-Teacher Interview night on Thursday, November 15th! Great books at great prices! Books make great Christmas gifts. “LOOKING FOR HEALING? CLOSURE? If you are divorced, separated, or civilly remarried, consider applying for a Declaration of Nullity (an “Annulment”). The Roman Catholic Diocese of London would like to help you. If you are interested in a Declaration of Nullity or if you simply have questions, please give us a call at 519-439-1553. There is no obligation in calling, and the process is free of charge.”

Prayer to our Children’s Guardian Angels Found in “Aleteia”

I humbly salute you, O’ you faithful friends of my children. I give you heartfelt thanks for all the love and goodness you show them. At some future day, I shall…with thanks more worthy than I can give now…repay your care for them. And before the whole Heavenly court, acknowledge their indebtedness to your guidance and protection. Continue to watch over them, Provide for all their needs of body and sou. Pray, likewise for me, my spouse and my whole family… That we may all one day rejoice in your blessed company.

(From Muggs Murtha)