PASTORAL ADMINISTRATION

Pastor: Fr. Graham Keep Ext. 104 Associate Pastor: Fr. John Johnson Ext. 105 Associate Pastor: Fr. Sebastian Thuruthippally, CST Ext. 110 Permanent Deacon: Deacon Brad Lewis (blewis@dol.ca) Pastoral Worker: Sister Mary Boere C.S.J. Ext. 108 Pastoral Minister: Laura Lee Ext. 112 (llee@dol.ca) Catechist: Natasha Contestabile Ext. 111 (ncontestabile@dol.ca) Bereavement Educator: Pat Vandevenne Ext. 109

PARISH STAFF

Secretary/Receptionist: Miriam McLaughlin Ext. 101 (mmclaughlin@dol.ca) Secretary: Linda Joers Ext. 102 (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

St. Mary’s Church Hall: Manager: Ann Wrobel 519-768-0164

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

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

St. Helen’s Cemetery: Manager: Dan Booth 519-670-2767

St. Mary’s Cemetery:

Manager: Dan Booth 519-670-2767

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

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

St. Helen’s: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

SACRAMENTS

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Holy Angels’ Church: Monday at 7 p.m. after the 6:30 p.m. evening Mass; Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. before the 6:30 p.m. Mass Our Lady of Sorrows: Saturdays at 4 p.m. before Mass St. Anne’s Church on Thursday from 8 – 9 a.m. prior to the 9:15 a.m. Mass. (Except July and August) St. Helen’s Church: First Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass

Sacrament of Baptism: If you are expecting a child or have a child to be baptized, please call the Church 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 Church Office. Communion to Nursing Homes and

Shut-ins, please call the Church Office.

Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes

Holy Angels’ Our Lady of Sorrows St. Anne’s St. Mary’s-St. Helen’s

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, November 17, 2019

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.

Main Office Located at St. Anne’s Church Phone: 519-631-3640 or 519-631-3052

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 p.m.

St. Mary’s Office Phone: 519-768-1813 Hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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

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

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

St. Helen’s Church Talbot Line, Wallacetown, ON

St. Mary’s Church 128 Main Street, West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0

Website: http://elginrcparishes.ca

Honoring our Past, Securing Our Future

Every parish in our Elgin Roman Catholic Family is blessed with parishioners who faithfully respond to the needs of the Church, giving gifts of time and talent, but also through generous weekly financial support. The generosity shown in our weekly offertories is a tribute to your love and support for your parish family.

We share our joy and love of the Lord Jesus as missionary Disciples. We are to be good stewards and must plan a path forward for our future, inspired by the Holy Spirit. “Strengthened by the Eucharist, we are moved to bring healing to a wounded world.”

Our church homes are no different than our own homes and significant maintenance and restoration projects need to be completed. Our pastoral and spiritual needs as a Family of Parishes are changing and this too requires our financial support. These needs are accumulating and fall outside the generous weekly support of our faithful community.

In the coming weeks, we will build a team to launch a capital campaign across the Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. Could this be a place the Lord is calling you to serve?

We eagerly look forward to your generous response to continue building His Kingdom here in our Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes.

ADULT CATECHISM 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. A meeting for those interested in coming into the Church will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at 7 p.m. at Holy Angels’ Church Hall. Catechism Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 8th from 7 to 9 p.m. in Holy Angels’ Church Hall. Mark your calendars – watch your bulletin and website for more information. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: Our next Baptismal Preparation Class will take place on Saturday, November 23rd 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.

Christmas/New Year’s Mass Times

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

New Year’s Eve – 5 p.m.

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

Christmas Day – 10 a.m. New Year’s Day – 10 a.m.

Holy Angels’ Church

Christmas Eve – 4:30 p.m. and 12 Midnight Christmas Day – 11 a.m. (Latin Mass)

New Year’s Eve – 4:30 p.m. New Year’s Day – 11 a.m. (Latin Mass)

St. Helen’s Church

Christmas Eve – 7 p.m. New Year’s Day – 10 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

Christmas Eve – 4:30 p.m. Christmas Day – 10 a.m. New Year’s Eve – 5 p.m.

Our December 21/22 and December 28/29 Weekend Masses will not change. Weekday Masses will be CANCELLED; Mass will only be celebrated on Monday, December 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Angels’ Church.

LEADERS, READERS, MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Volunteers are needed for our Christmas Masses at St. Anne’s and Holy Angels’. If you can help, please call Miriam at the office.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at our Family of Parishes at the dates listed below for our grade 7 and 8 students. Sunday, November 17 9 a.m. at Holy Angels’ Church Friday, November 22 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church Saturday, November 23 5 p.m. at OLOS Church Sunday, November 24 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church Saturday, November 30 4:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church Sunday, December 1 9 a.m. at Holy Angels’ Church

SUNDAY MISSALS for the Liturgical Year 2019-2020 are available at the entrances of our Churches. Cost is $5.00.

MESSAGES AND CATECHESIS

HOLY ANGELS' CHRISTMAS CAROL BAZAAR

Holy Angels' Christmas Carol Bazaar Committee wishes to thank all the wonderful parishioners from our Family of Parishes for the many ways you helped to make this year's Bazaar another very successful event! Thank you for your donations of our main draw prizes, knitting, sewing, baking, produce, toys, preserves, crafts, and attic treasures. A very special thank you is extended to the generous, supportive parishioners who gave of their time and energy to help produce our bountiful bake table, and who helped us set up and work our booths. Most importantly, we wish to thank our shoppers who made the Bazaar a resounding success. We couldn't have done it without you! Congratulations! to the winners of the Main Draw:

$250.00 Gift Card from Superstore: Emily McCardy Hand Quilted Throw: Lucky Linda Twarowski Hand Crafted Wooden Vase: Anne Heffernan

SOCKS: As the weather gets colder, warm socks are important. The Holy Angels’ CWL will be collecting socks to distribute in our community. Please place your warm socks in the box at the back of Holy Angels’ Church and we will distribute them to the agencies in need of socks. HOLY ANGELS’ 2020 CWL MEMBERSHIPS: Envelope users, you will find a yellow envelope in the month of November; please use this envelope to renew your 2020 Membership. Please include your name, address, and phone number. For those not using offertory envelopes and 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 $25.00. Return your envelope and membership fee to the office or place it in the collection basket. Thank you. HOLY ANGELS’ CWL MEETING will be held on Monday November 18. Please note the time change, it will be at 1 pm.

“Love, the Guest, is on the way!” Prepare our hearts for the coming of our Saviour

Holy Angels’ Parish, St. Thomas Wednesday, November 27th, 2019

5:30 pm Advent Mass Christmas Buffet - James Meadows Catering

Christmas Cheer & Caroling Cost $25

Presented by Holy Angels’ CWL - open to all women, daughters, friends…. The deadline was Friday, November 15th. If you still wish to attend, please email maryjane5273@rogers.com.

Holy Angels’ Giving Tree! As we begin to think about the approaching season of Advent, please help us help others by giving generously to our Giving Tree. Simply take a tag from the tree and purchase a gift for a boy or girl. The age of the child is on the card. The gift should be $15 -$20. Place your unwrapped gift under the tree with the card. A list of suggested items can be found at the back of the church. If you are unable to shop and wish to participate please place your money or a gift card in an envelope, and put it in the collection basket marked giving tree and it will be added to the gifts. All gifts must be returned by the weekend of November 30/December 1. Thank you for your generosity.

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 23rd at 9 a.m. Funds 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. Pledge sheets will be available at the back of church today for you to make a pledge or to take with you if you wish to walk with us. We will appreciate your support.

LAST CHANCE TO BUY

OLOS Knights of Columbus Christmas Cards, 'KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS' Car Magnets & Yard Signs

November 23 after 5pm Mass (OLOS) November24 after 9:30am Mass (OLOS) December 1 9 am -1 pm at the K of C Brunch (58 Beech St.)

Christmas Cards are not secular holiday cards, but true Christmas cards, made in Canada. Cost is the same as last year. 1 package of 10 cards - $8.00; more than 1 - $7.50 each package. 'Keep Christ in Christmas' car magnets - cost $5.00 each. 'Keep Christ in Christmas' yard signs - cost $15.00 each with stand - stand only $3.00

OLOS Knights of Columbus - True Christmas Stamps are on sale effective November 4, 2019 at Canada Post. Three different true Christmas stamps are available in booklets of 12 stamps (the Magi, the Holy Family in the stable and the Virgin and Child). Not only use them for your Christmas Cards, use them on all your mail. Stock up for use into the new year.

OLOS CWL NEWS 2nd CHANCE FOR BAZAAR BUYS! When you’re coming downstairs for Coffee Sunday, take a look at some of the Christmas crafts that we didn’t sell at the Bazaar. This is your chance to purchase a wide variety of really beautiful handmade crafts. There’s a limited selection of canned preserves on sale too. CWL members are standing by! OLOS CWL CHRISTMAS DINNER: Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. - a full turkey dinner with trimmings catered by “99 Talbot”. Cost is $24 per person - advance sales only. You can get your tickets from Sue, Liz or Ginette - last day to get your tickets will be November 20th. This is also our Service Pins and Awards evening - lots of door prizes. OLOS CWL MEETING will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. following Mass. This will be our last meeting of the year with a full Bazaar report. Thanks again to Lynn and Mary for an excellent job. Thanks to those who attended and supported our event. Those ladies who have ordered Christmas Dinner Tickets can pick them up at the meeting or at Coffee Break Sunday.

OLOS CHRISTMAS CARE OPTIMIST TOY DRIVE

Christmas Care Optimist Toy Drive will take place this year, starting November 10th. Please bring your donated new toy to the church in a gift bag, or use the gift bag provided at the church. Let’s come together as a town, and support each other, our brothers and sisters, this Christmas. The final date to bring in your donation is Sunday December 8th.

St. ANNE’S PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The Prayer Shawl Committee will meet on Monday, November 18th at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Anne’s Meeting Room. Please note that our meeting day has changed – we now will meet every 3rd Monday of the month. Everyone is welcome.

ST. THOMAS SPORTS SPECTACULAR will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at St. Anne’s Centre. Tickets are $75.00 per person and are available at the Church Office. ST. ANNE’S WEEKDAY MASS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Weekday Readers, Altar Servers and Ministers of the Eucharistic Ministers are needed. If you can help, please call Miriam at the Church Office. Thank you.

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 1st. Thank you for your continued support to help those in need in St. Thomas and Elgin County.

ST. ANNE’S CWL MEETING will be held on Monday, November 18th at 7 p.m. in The Centre. Laura Sherwood, from St. Joseph’s Health Care Society will be doing a short presentation about residential hospice. All CWL members are welcome to attend. ST. ANNE’S 2020 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 Dinner Hosted by St. Anne’s CWL

Thursday, December 5th at St. Anne’s Centre

Come celebrate the Christmas season with good friends, good food, music and more! All ladies of our Family of Parishes are invited for a Christmas Potluck Dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Cash bar at 6 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment to follow. Cost is $2.00 per person. Hope to see many of you there! Complete the form below, and return (with payment) to any parish collection basket or St. Anne’s office by December 2nd.

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St. Anne’s CWL Christmas Pot Luck I/we will be attending the Christmas Dinner on December 5th:

Name(s) ________________________________________ Phone number ___________________________________ Please include all attendees’ names and $2.00 per person.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 1467 NEWS MEN’S FAITH PROGRAM – Kapaun’s Men: Fr. Kapaun has been named a “Servant of God”, a step towards being designated a Saint. Gather with other men of our Family of Parishes to hear the story of how he selflessly served others and resisted the horror of a Korean POW camp through his faith in Jesus. This program continues Sundays November 17 and December 1 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Columbus Club. Sponsored by the K of C Council 1467, Fr. Ernie Deslippe, St. Thomas. Fr. Ernie Deslippe Council 1467 Annual Turkey Dinner & Raffle will be held at the St. Thomas Columbus Club on Thursday, November 21st, doors open 5 pm. Tickets ($15 dinner/ $5 raffle) are limited and can be obtained from Roy Esbaugh (519-631-2166) or Harald Schraeder (519-318-4189), while supplies last. The evening will feature 25 raffle draws (1 in 10 chances to win a $25 Turkey Shoppe Gift Certificate). Proceeds from this fun social event will be directed to benefit local charities. “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” MAGNETS & SIGNS The Knights of Columbus, Council 1467, will be selling “Keep Christ in Christmas” magnets and signs to help people remember this important tradition in our secular world. The Knights will have these magnets and signs for sale at St. Anne’s and Holy Angels’ Churches the weekend of December 7/8.

MASS FOR THE UNBORN will be held on Friday, December 27th at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica, beginning with the Rosary/ Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 7 p.m. and followed by Mass at 7:30 pm. Bishop Ronald Fabbro will preside. This special celebration is sponsored by the Catholic Women's League and the Knights of Columbus. Everyone is welcome to attend.

LIFE IS HARD, BUT HAVE NO FEAR

Today’s readings take a fearless look at reality and reach a conclusion that we all know: life is hard. The prophet Malachi preaches fire and brimstone, warning us that evildoers will perish in flames. Saint Paul offers his own warning to the Thessalonians: keep busy, but never become a busybody. He reminds Christians that the apostles themselves worked in “toil and drudgery” as a model for how we ought to contribute to our community. The Gospel returns to the apocalyptic tone of Malachi, describing the utter chaos of the end-times. We will know the end is near when violence, catastrophe, and hatred dominate the earth. But we must not fear! God’s saving plan brings peace to our hearts. Malachi speaks of the sun’s “healing rays,” and Jesus himself promises to protect every hair on our heads. (Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.)

ECUMENICAL REFUGEE COMMITTEE UPDATE Lots of work has been going on converting a house into a home for our new family of 8! Many hands have made light work of moving all of your donations in and getting rooms prepared. Thank you for your generosity! We still don’t know the arrival date, and clothing needs for mom, dad, boys [21, 17, 12, 7], and girls [15, 5], won’t be known until we meet them. But we still have other needs: CURTAINS: Bedrooms> 57 ¼ wide 38 ¾ high; 45 ¾ wide 38 ¾ high; 33 ¼ wide 38 ¾ high; 45 ½ wide 33 ¾ high [x2]; Kitchen > 37 ¾ wide 51 ¼ high; 57 ¼ wide 63 ¼ high; Livingroom> 28 wide 63 ¼ high [x2]; 42 ½ wide 63 ¼ high; BEDDING: for queen, double, twin and single sized beds including lots of blankets; clean used or new pillows; FURNITURE: single mattress, night table, bedroom lamps; narrow rectangular coffee table; clothes drying rack, laundry folding table MISCELLANEOUS: Cleaning supplies [kitchen, bathroom, laundry]; Toiletries and bathroom supplies [soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, band aids, hairbrushes/combs, shampoo; soft soap dispensers; bath/hand towels, bath/hand towels, face cloths, bath mats, shower caps, toilet paper and brush; Children’s things [books, games, children toy box, puzzles, cards]; boot trays, telephone, tea towels, dish cloths, cleaning cloths, broom, mirrors, pictures, small area rug, extra place settings of dishes, bowls. clothing hampers, waste baskets, hangers If you can help, please contact: Cathy Beamish 519-773-3870, Gord Smith 519-633-1261, Pat Vandevenne 519-631-8885.

Thank you for your support!

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE FALL CAMPAIGN

Last week, you took action by signing a Solidarity Letter to encourage two communities in Brazil. This week, why not begin your own ecological conversion by signing the intergenerational pledge for our common home at www.devp.org/pledge. This is a call to action to ALL generations to choose a personal change in your life to help protect our common home. You could also attach a photo of yourself for our mosaic of committed citizens. Let’s act together to enable present and future generations to live a dignified and happy life.

Catholic Mothers’ Group

Bring your little ones and join us! We meet every other Tuesday morning 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Rectory for coffee and a Sunday Gospel reflection with other mothers. Please RSVP to Laura at llee@dol.ca.

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”.

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.

FACEBOOK IS HERE!

Please follow and like our new Facebook page, “Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes”. We will keep you up to date with exciting events happening within the parishes (and photos from our most recent events as well).

ULTREYA: Those who have attended a Cursillo are invited to an Ultreya at Holy Angels’ Church on Sunday, November 24th following the 7 p.m. Mass. 8th ANNUALLY MEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE: All men & young men are being invited to the 8th Annual Men of Faith Conference --- Saturday January 18th, 2020 at St. Michael’s Church in London. NFL Superbowl Champion Quarterback, Elvis Grbac; and the Director of The Faith Explained, Cale Clarke, will challenge us to grow in our faith in the world today. “2020 Vision – Courage & Fortitude To Do His Will” Sign up online at www.famfi.ca/ For more information, contact Mike 519-518-2025 ext. 22 or Mike@LegacyPartners.ca.

MARRIAGE – ANNULMENT

Are you hoping to get married in the Catholic Church or to have a new union blessed? Or are you simply looking for some closure after a painful divorce? If so, consider applying for a Declaration of Nullity (Annulment) from the Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of London. The process is free of charge. We are here to help. If you want to start the process, or if you just have some questions about obtaining a Declaration of Nullity, please call 519-439-1553 or 1-866-603-4317 or email tribunal@dol.ca.

13 November 2019 To: The Faithful of the Diocese of London Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In June 2017, at the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis offered the Church a World Day of the Poor, “so that throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need.” Inspired by Jesus’ preferential love for the poor, as well as by the example set by Pope Francis, I have chosen the third World Day of the Poor, November 17, 2019, as the day to launch the Pope Francis Fund for the Poor. Thanks to the sale of surplus land adjacent to St. Peter's Seminary, I am able to commit one million dollars to this fund on behalf of all the faithful of the Diocese. The money will be invested in an endowment fund. The proceeds earned will be given annually to agencies, carefully selected through a grant application process, that directly serve the needs of people who are underprivileged. In the Pope Francis Fund for the Poor, it is my goal that our faith community is taking concrete action to serve those who are struggling to meet their basic human needs. It is a public declaration that we must take to heart the words of Jesus; “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40). The endowment will be a continuing source of assistance for those in need, as well as a reminder that we are truly missionary disciples of Christ. One million dollars is a considerable sum, but it is only a seed. I urge every parish and every individual in the Diocese to consider how each of us is able to help our brothers and sisters in need. As your bishop, I warmly invite you to join this collective effort by making a donation to the Pope Francis Fund for the Poor. Pope Francis ends his letter with these words: “This new World Day, therefore, should become a powerful appeal to our consciences as believers, allowing us to grow in the conviction that sharing with the poor enables us to understand the deepest truth of the Gospel. The poor are not a problem: they are a resource from which to draw as we strive to accept and practise in our lives the essence of the Gospel.” Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, C.S.B. Bishop of London

Diocese of London: Being a mission-oriented Church that forms disciples of Jesus

Funds will be collected at the parish level. We ask that you please make your cheques payable to your Parish and mark in the memo line “Pope Francis Fund for the Poor”.

ONLINE DONATIONS

The Challenge As fewer and fewer people carry cash and/or cheques, the Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes has searched for an easier and more effective way to accept donations at any event or occasion. Our Family’s non-cash option is limited to pre-authorized debit, a cumbersome approach which requires the completion of a form, VOID cheque and annual updates. Our goal is to increase payment method flexibility and allow parishioners to choose a payment approach that is easy for them.

The Solution The Pllenty Company has a solution available to meet the challenge in a cost-effective and user-friendly manner. Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes’ parishioners and visitors can now make donations online by computer or on any mobile device. In each Parish you can scan the QR Code (see samples on reverse) located at each entrance and the bulletin board or in each Parish office. The QR Code will take you to a mobile page specially designed for your parish, which can also be saved on you mobile home screen like any application. At home you can access our website (elginrcparishes.ca) using your computer or use your mobile device to make online donations. Donation payment options are also more flexible. You can choose from a number of funds at the Parish (regular offertory, ad-hoc donation, Building Fund, Diocesan Assessment, etc.) while at the same time deciding when and at what frequency you would like donations to occur. You can be confident that all donations are being automatically recorded and reported appropriately on annual tax slips. Getting Started Is Easy

With your mobile device, tap or scan the QR code associated with the Parish you want to donate to. Follow the instructions on the screen to make your donation. On your computer, go to the Family of Parishes website – elginrcparishes.ca – and click on the DONATE button. Select the Parish you wish to donate to and follow the instructions.

QR CODES

Below are the QR codes that you can scan for the Parish you wish to donate to. You can also access Pllenty via the computer using our website link – elginrcparishes.ca. Just click on ‘DONATE’.

Frequently Asked Questions Question: Am I charged a fee to use this service? Answer: NO. There is no charge for the individual making the donation. The Parish is charged a small fee for each transaction. Question: Can I decide where my donation goes? Answer: YES. You can choose from a variety of funds (e.g. Offertory, Building Fund, Christmas, Easter, Ad-hoc donation, and more). Question: Will I get a tax receipt? Answer: YES. Your donations will be included as part of the annual tax receipt mailing. Question: What do I use to make a payment in this new system? Answer: You can use a Visa/MC debit card or a Visa/MC credit card. Question: Is the system and my personal information secure? Answer: YES. Pllenty Inc. runs on Amazon Web services and meets strict Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) for service providers.

DIOCESAN MINISTERS PRAYER – November 18-24, 2019

Monday: Rev. Mark Gazin, C.S.B.; Tuesday: Rev. Dikran Islemeci; Wednesday: Faye Brekelmans, Parish Nurse: Thursday: Rev. Etienne Nadonye, O.F.M. Cap.; Friday: Deacon Don Hamelin; Saturday: Deacon Andrew Labrosse; Sunday: Rev. Vincent Nguyen, C.S.J.B.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: For those who fear the name of the Lord, the sun of justice will arise (Malachi 3:19-20a). Second Reading: Those who are living in idleness are urged to earn their own living (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12). Gospel: Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem, the persecution of his followers (Luke 21:5-19). VOCATION VIEWS: Patient endurance will see you through to the end. God will give you the wisdom and the words to speak. Don’t let anything hold you back from a wholehearted “yes”.

PLEASE, PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Anibal Almiron, Georgette Beausoleil, Richard Bethel, Marianne Bisson, Jeanette Boyd, Ron Buchanan, Paul Bugiel, Charmaine Bullock, Joe Burns, Shawn Carey, John Ciapka, Betty Clark, Gerry & Mickey Costello, Sam Craven, Mary Cunningham, David DeLeeuw, Helene Diesbourg, John Doucette, Clare Doyle, Samuel Dunn, Agnes Elford, Sharon Emery, Elizabeth Finkenzeller, Delores Finnigan, Eva Galley, Andrew Gibson, Rina Grech, Don Greer, Maureen Griffiths, Rosamond Grizzle, Lindsay Grondin-Rice, Mary Louise Harrison, Jim Howie, Marian Hudson, Susan Janssens, Michael Juhasz, Grazyna Juchniewicz, Jim Kaufman, Sharon Kaufman, Jim Kenny, Pat Keogh, Christine Koustrup, Bill Laverty, Kristin Legault, Erica Lucas, McKenna Lumley, Bob MacDonald, Wendy MacDonald, Louise Macdonald, Dorothy Marek, Peter Mitrovic, Donna Moore, Joe Moser, Kim Moss, Dan Muscat, Ginette Nadon, Malaya Noad, Yvonne Oliver, Josephine Oniszeczko, Sonja Oslach; Joe Pineau, David Pineau, Barb Pinnegar, Ken Rehill, Helen Robicheau, Shawn Robicheau, Emily Scanlon, Monica Schoutens, Maggie Shaver, Pat Sheridan, Otto Siebenmorgen, Brandon Simpson, Verne Sim, Jack Sims, Shirley Slaght, Mary Lou Smart-Cruden, Tina Smith, Rev Charles Sweeting, Sheran 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, Aniela Zmudzinski.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

Pray for all those who have died, especially; John Ranford, nephew of Roman and Margaret Kuchmak; Richard Taylor, cousin of Margaret Kuchmak; Boleslaw Chamot, father of Helen Kozinski; and all the faithful departed; through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

OFFERTORY UPDATE

YTD Sept. 2019

Regular Offertory Required Actual

Diocesan Assessment Required Actual

Holy Angels’ $255,440 $227,365 $ 30,955 $ 10,039 St. Anne’s $248,057 $237,066 $ 38,671 $ 12,886 OLOS $ 95,681 $111,542 $ 19,711 $ - St. Mary’s/ St. Helen’s $113,168 $ 94,069 $ 11,645 $ 4,069

Regular Offertory: Amount needed to cover all operating expenses (excludes 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.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS HOLY ANGELS’: October Pre-Authorized donations: $7,484.00 November 10, 2019: $4,104.15; Restoration: $125.00

OUR LADY OF SORROWS: October Pre-Authorized donations: $3825.00 November 10, 2019: $2,108.75; Building Fund: $60.00

ST. ANNE’S: October Pre-Authorized donations: $8,075.00 November 10, 2019: $4,657.85

ST. MARY’S/ST. HELEN’S: October Pre-Authorized donations: $3,320.00 November 10, 2019: $1,615.85; Building Fund: $122.00 Please note that if you are attending Mass at one of our Family of Parishes, the donations are sent to the appropriate parish at which you are registered.

Church Office will be CLOSED the afternoon of Friday, November, 22 for a Staff Meeting.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

PRAYERS AND INTERCESSIONS

FINANCIAL

SCHEDULE OF MASS INTENTIONS: November 18 - 24, 2019 Monday

November 18

Holy Angels’ Mary & Victor Imbroll – Valerie & Douglas Ivak

6:30 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory – A Parishioner

Mary Pineau (15th Anniversary) and Theresa Pineau (1st Anniversary) – The Pineau Family

Sacrament of Reconciliation following Mass

Tuesday

November 19

St. Anne’s Fr. Rick Dales (Birthday Remembrance)

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

Joseph Speers (3rd Anniversary) – Catherina & Amy Speers

St. Mary’s ST. MARY’S SCHOOL MASS

10:00 a.m. Steve Toth, Sr. – Rosalia Ingratta

Verona & Steve Sabjan and Ann Bellamy – Brett, Elkington and Sabjan Families

Wednesday

November 20

OLOS ASSUMPTION SCHOOL MASS

10:00 a.m. Frank, Stan & Theresa Klachan – Theresa Klachan

Cy Kelly – Helen and Family

Living & Deceased Members of the CWL – OLOS CWL

Holy Angels’ Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Joseph & Krystyna Wojharowicz – Rybski and Family

Steve & Maria Rybski – Rybski and Family

Dianne Martin – Ministers of the Eucharist – Elgin Manor

Thursday

November 21

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

9:15 a.m. ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL MASS

Intentions of the Presentation Brothers – Bob Halle

Stan Kozinski – Stella Kozinski

Luigi Contardo – Yolanda Contardo and Family

Holy Angels’ Intentions of Marj & Phil Dupuis – Rick & Dorothy Kay

12 Noon Intentions of Don & Stella Farwell – Rick & Dorothy Kay

Intentions of Cecelia Farwell – Rick & Dorothy Kay

Friday

November 22

St. Anne’s Renzo Franceschino (3rd Anniversary) – Rina Franceschino and Family

8:00 a.m. Armando Molinaro – Rina Franceschino and Family

Reg, Jeannine and Debbie Foubert – Jim & Lou Anne Orton

Holy Angels’ Anna, John, Frank Coenjarts and Gail Lamont – The Family

12 noon Clifford & Lena Churchill – Ed & Bernice Steer Lola Vella – Ed & Bernice Steer

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday

November 23

St. Anne’s Douglas Turner – Kitty & Bob Turner

4:30 p.m. John Flynn – Ivy Flynn and Family

Larry McCallum – Steve & Carole Mandich

OLOS Sacrament of Reconciliation – 4 p.m.

5:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory

Byrne & Prendergast Families – Maureen Dodd

Sunday

November 24

St. Helen’s 8:30 a.m. – Norman & Agnes Rose – The Family

Holy Angels’ 9:00 a.m. – Intentions of all Parishioners

1:30 p.m. Latin Mass – Intentions of Latin Community

7:00 p.m. – Intentions of all Parishioners

OLOS 9:30 a.m. – Intentions of all Parishioners

St. Mary’s 10:30 a.m. – Intentions of all Parishioners

St. Anne’s 11:00 a.m. – Intentions of all Parishioners

Please contact the Church Office to schedule Mass Intentions.