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Family of Parishes Pastoral Council Beth Roche 519-428-9009 [email protected]
Property & Finance Committees St. Mary’s Finance John McColl 519-426-8295 [email protected] Property Rheal Sabourin 519-426-9304 [email protected]
St. Cecilia’s Finance Joe Czerlau 519-583-1009 [email protected] Ed Chechak 519-428-1453 Property Dieter Stuermer 519-583-2045 [email protected]
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Finance Ken Loncke 519-582-2352 [email protected]
Property Willy Haegens 519-427-3146 [email protected]
St. Bernard’s Finance Ken Turner 519-429-0197 [email protected] Property Richard Lemieux 519-443-7746 [email protected]
Parish Website: www.catholicfamilyparishesnorfolk.dol.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/stbstcstmolqm
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 14, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 21, 2018
Message from Deacon Gerard — Refugee Committee!
There is exciting news for our refugee committee! We have been accepted to participate in a sponsorship of a third family, fully funded by the government and a charitable organization. All we have to do is support the family as they integrate into our community. After the successful experience we had with the Alkabalan Family: Adel is in school studying for his citizenship, the children are in school speaking fluent English and Rabaa is in school learning ESL, we feel ready to take on the task of another Syrian family with, of course, the help of our welcoming community. The new family consists of parents in their mid thirties and their six children, five girls and one boy, ages 13 to baby. Adel and his family are ready to welcome and support them as it will also provide some new friendship and community for him and his family. Our understanding is that the government wants this family in Canada by year’s end. We are very grateful for this opportunity to help our sisters and brothers in need. More news to follow.
Dcn. Gerard
"By entering this church it may be possible that you hear "the call of God". However, it is unlikely that He will call you on your mobile.
Thank you for turning off your phones. If you want to talk to God, enter, choose a quiet place and talk to Him.
If you want to see Him, send Him a text while driving."
From the FAMILY OF PARISHES PASTORAL COUNCIL. At our September Meeting of the Pastoral Council, we made a few decisions.
1. Christmas Masses this coming December , will be as follows, as this may help with family plans and those
scheduling for the Liturgies.
Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, at St. Cecilia’s and St. Bernard’s will be at 7:00 pm.
Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 at St. Mary’s and Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs will be at 5:00 pm
and 9:00 pm.
Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25 will be like a regular Sunday schedule.
2. It has been the custom that St. Bernard’s has one evening mass each month, usually, the first Tuesday of
the month. It was decided to share that evening mass with St. Cecilia’s, every other month, beginning in
January. We are trying to serve all parishes, equally.
3. The membership of our Pastoral Council from the conception of the Family of Parishes, was three members
from each parish, plus members from the Parish Team and one Deacon. We will gradually move to two
members from each parish, plus the Parish Team person and one Deacon that will alternate. This will
reduce our numbers to a more workable group.
4. ALPHA is being well supported and we are moving forward, beginning this OCTOBER. 84 people signed
up a few weeks ago and 60 people attended a Gathering on Monday, Oct. 1 to help us decide on the
details. Our ALPHA TEAM is formed and meeting. The first ALPHA will be on MONDAYS, only, at 6:00 pm.
We will meet every MONDAY, but NOT the first Monday of the month to honor the St. Vincent de Paul and
Knights of Columbus Meetings. We begin MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s.
5. Please see below, information and an invitation about the Canadian Food For Children that takes place at
St. Mary’s, Simcoe. If you can help and volunteer, please respond. Thanks to Margaret Calder, who
coordinated this ministry for many years and to Deacon Dave that put the following announcement
together.
Father Alan and Father Lucio.
Canadian Food for Children
After 35 years, Marg Calder is stepping away from the monthly organizing of the CFFC, Canadian Food for
Children. Many of you have been generous over the years, bringing food stuffs and other donated items which
were packed up and delivered to Toronto to support Dr. Simone and the CFFC. As you know, many hands make
light the work. You know who you are and thank you. In order for this good work to continue, Dr. Simone is looking
for one or two individuals who are willing to organize the items for delivery to the Toronto location. A number of
Knights have volunteered to do this going forward.
If you feel called to this ministry, or are interested in finding out more, please contact Marg Calder, at 519-428-
2061. She is happy to provide more information for this worthwhile cause.
Please consider being involved in this ministry of outreach, helping children, who have no voice of their own.
There is often a need in Waterford for seniors who need transportation to mass. If you are interested in being
available for this sort of ministry, please give your name and phone number to Bill and Conny Van de Ven, or
email Kathryn Heemskerk, Pastoral Minister, at [email protected]. and she will pass on your name and
number for you.
Thank you!
Eucharistic Ministry
In our parishes, we have several people who go to our Retirement and Nursing homes. Some help with the
masses in the homes, making sure the residents can get to the mass and celebrate with us. Others visit the
residents and take them Eucharist, because if we did not visit them they would miss out. How lucky we are to
be able to go to mass each week, and then in turn to take the Eucharist to those who need it. There are
several Retirement & Nursing homes we visit. Dover Cliff, the Norfolk General Hospital Nursing Home,
Cedarwood Village, Norview, Delrose, Delhi Long Term Care and Golden Pond. Right now we have a need
for people willing to take the Eucharist to Norview. This ministry takes 2-3 hours of time once a month. We
also have a need for people willing to take the Eucharist to the homebound of each of our churches, but
especially in Delhi. Please consider offering the gift of your time and fellowship to this beautiful ministry.
For more information about Norview, please call Julie Hammond 519-426-0595
For more information about visiting in Delhi please call Kathryn Heemskerk, Pastoral Minister for the Catholic
Family of Parishes at either 519-426-0887 or 519-582-1312.
Memorial Mass Every year we take a moment to remember those who have died in the past year (from November 1st , 2017 to November 1st, 2018). A Memorial Mass will be held in each of the four parishes on Sunday, November the 4th. If your loved one has passed away you will be receiving a phone call or email to invite you to the Memorial Mass from a member of the Pastoral Care Team. If you have not heard from us by October 21st, please contact the office and add your name to our list. It is our hope that in coming to receive a candle and spend a moment in reflection that this will be a source of healing and strength in your time of loss. Kathryn Heemskerk, Pastoral Minister
Waterford United Church 200th Anniversary Celebrations – On the weekend of October 20 and 21 "The Next 200 Years" celebration begins Saturday with an historical walking tour along Main Street at 2:30 p.m. That evening from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. enjoy an 'Oldies' dance featuring the music of the 50's, 60's and 70's! Our celebration continues Sunday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. Our guest speaker is Jocelyn Bell the editor of the Observer. Following the worship service enjoy a complimentary catered lunch and then join with us as we raise our voices in a “Celebration of 200 Years of Singing Faith.” HALLELUJAH! RSVP (for the luncheon) to [email protected] or call the church office at 519-443-5261.
Catholic Women’s League News
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs C.W.L Delhi
When fall cleaning comes around please save any donations for our Fall RUMMAGE SALE which is on Sat Oct. 20th., 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please drop off your gently used donations at the church during office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It would be greatly appreciat-ed! Any questions call Joanne at 519-582-2520.
Next C.W.L. meeting is Thursday November 1st, at 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome .
OLQM CWL will be leading and praying the rosary on Wednesdays Oct. 10, 17,24 at 6:30 pm in the church. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Remember to save the date for our Annual C.W.L. Christmas Bazaar which is Saturday November 24th.
Our Lady of LaSalette C.W.L.
LaSalette Catholic Women’s League Meeting , October 1, 2018 at the LaSalette Community Hall. 7 pm. Everyone welcome.
St. Bernard’s C.W.L.
The C.W.L Fall Regional Day will be held in Ingersoll on Saturday Oct. 27/18 Mass @ 9 am. Lunch $ 8.00 If interested in going please call Tinie at 443 - 4881 or Conny at 512- 2786 BEFORE Oct. 18. This is for all members of the C.W.L. Our "POINSETTIA BAZAAR will be on sat. Nov. 3 from 10 am till 2 pm. Watch for more info. Our next meeting is on Tues. Nov. 13/18 @ 7 pm. in the church hall. The "PORNOGRAPHY HURTS" campaign will be held soon. Hope everybody will sign a card to be send to the Federal Government Memberships for 2019 will be collected in November. You can also put your cheque in the collection basket. Make sure you have you FULL address including your 911 number on the envelope.
Bazaar notice: Attention St. Bernard's parishioners. Please remember our annual C.W.L bazaar, which is November 3rd this year, to donate gently used articles such as household items /decor, costume jewelry, books, toys etc., please leave them at the church or call Betty at 519 443-5023.
Please drop your items off before October 28th Thank You!
Sacred Heart Langton C.W.L.
Annual Chicken & Ham Supper to be held at the Langton Community Centre on Sunday, November 4. Serving time will be from 5:00 — 7:00 pm. Cost: Adults $16.00 Children $5.00 Pre-School $2.00 Adult take out order available.
Be Bold ~ Be Catholic
To everyone who came to the Parish Family Brunch. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for doing the cooking.
The Social Committee
Sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic Family of Parishes in Norfolk
We are thrilled that you are thinking about Baptism for your child. The first step is to call the
office 519-426-0887 or 519-582-1312. and ask for Kathryn, our Pastoral Minister. She will fill
in a Baptism Information form with you by phone and then sign you up for a Baptism
Information Night. You may attend any preparation night you wish, regardless of which
church your child’s Baptism will take place at. The upcoming dates for these nights are:
Thursday, Nov 8th 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, Parish Hall
Thursday, Dec 6th 7:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s, Parish Hall
After you have attended the Information Night, then you will call and book your date. In general, we have
Baptisms on the first and third weekend of the month after the mass.
The Spirit of Truth and Love prayer group upcoming 7:30 pm Tuesday evening meeting schedule, down stairs at St. Mary's Parish Hall, for the balance of 2018 are as follows:
Oct 23 Nov 6 & 20 Dec 4 & 18-Dec.
New Life In Our Parish We Welcome into our Parish Family through the Waters of Baptism Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs ~ Raiven Zeus Talamayam, son of Brian & Jhonabelle: Irene Leah Ferreira, daughter of Nelson & Jennefer.
St. Mary ~ Oliver John Baker, son of Steven & Brittani.
We would like to congratulate all of these families and thank God for the gift of children in our midst
Getting Married
Are you getting married in the future? Congratulations! Please contact Fr. Alan or Fr. Lucio as soon as possible to register for Marriage Preparation. The next course takes place at St. Mary’s Parish on Friday, April 5 (evening) and Saturday, April 6, 2019.
Contact the Parish office at 519-426-0887 or 519-582-1312
Are you looking to have your child baptized and they’re over the age of 7?
There will be a preparation meeting for any of these children and their families
When: October 16th from 7pm-8pm Where: at St. Mary’s in the lower hall. Contact: Ian Duckworth or Kathryn Heemskerk to register [email protected] or [email protected] 519-426-0887 or 519-582-1312
Annual Poinsettia Bazaar St. Bernard of Clairvaux
165 Thompson Rd. Waterford ON
Saturday November 3 2018
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Penny Table, Silent Auction, Book Sale,
Seasonal Crafts, Raffles, Door Prizes, Toys and a Treasure Trove of Miscellany
Santa will be available for that special Christmas photo too.
Light lunch: soup, sandwiches, tea & coffee available.
Looking forward to
seeing you there!
St. Mary’s CWL Tillsonburg
Saturday Nov. 10 10am – 2pm
“Mistletoe Magic”
Christmas Bazaar
St.Mary’s Church Father Langan Parish Centre
Join us for lunch at
St. Mary’s Café
Adults $7.00
Children under-10 $3.00
Coffee and Dessert $3.00
Bake Table
Timeless Treasures
Country Market
Christmas Décor
Knitting & Sewing
Penny Table
Book & Toy Store
Grand Draw
Catholic Family of Parishes in Norfolk Christmas Bus Trip to Toronto
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Christmas Story play, Historic Distilleries, District Christmas Market, Lunch
$120/person includes coach bus fee, fixed menu lunch, historic Distilleries District, admission to Christmas Story, driver’s tip & goodie bag
Great Canadian Coaches are perfume/cologne & smoke free
Cash or Cheque made out to Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs is due to the church offices by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Pick up and drop off bus location in Delhi only at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs parking lot – 110 Adams Ave. Delhi Times: Pick up – 10:30 am Delhi Drop off 9:30 pm – Delhi For Information and ticket sales, please contact Pat Loncke 519 – 582 – 2352 [email protected]
St. Bernard’s Harvest Brunch
Sunday, October 21st Tickets available after Mass October 7 & 14th
for more information call 519-443-5190
Scrambled Eggs & Sausages with Apple Sauce
Pumpkin Pancakes & Baked Beans
English Muffins & Dessert
Adults $10
Under 10 $5
Family $25
Euchre in La Salette
Come join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at 2:00 pm Sunday at La Salette Community Hall. Admission is $3.00 and 50/50 is available. Beverages and snack provided. The fall session will run: Oct.14 & 28; Nov. 4, 11 & 18 All welcome and all proceeds go to Migrant Ministry.
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the week of October 21, 2018 St. Mary’s for Manuel Fernandes: The Family
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs for Patrick Murray: The Family
Weekday Mass Schedule & Intentions for October 23 - 26, 2018
Date Time & Place Intentions for Requested by Please Pray for
Tuesday, Oct 23 Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs 11:00 am
Anointing & Healing Mass
Annie & Eddie Goossens Celestine Bacro Joseph Bailey
Tony & Maryanne DeBlock Carol Mychajluk Loretta Martin
Deacon Cyril Cogghe
Wednesday, Oct 24
St. Cecilia’s ~ 9:00 am
Paul Polfliet Lucien Verbuyst Pamela Brown & Robert Grieve
Dan & Colleen Verbuyst The Estate Audrey
Rev. Raymond Masse
Thursday, Oct 25
Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home ~ 10:30 am
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs 6:30 pm
Knights of Columbus Installation
Julia Barnes Frank Oliver Joseph DeVos Mary Jacques Francisco Lopes Julia Barnes
Mary Butch & Family The Family Joe & Rachel DeVos Albert Jacques The Family The Estate
Rev. Jaison Tellis, O.C.D.
Friday, Oct 26 St. Mary’s ~ 9:30 am
St. Joseph’s School
St. Bernard’s ~ 11:30 am
St. Bernard’s School
Nonita & Tony L. Cruz Maria & Jose Rodrigues Manuel Fernandes Eva Vezsenyi Doris Myska Leo Boraski
Mike & Tian O’Malley The Family Zilia Almeida John & Jenny Pajor Fred & Regina Homeniuk Caroline & Family
Rev. Murray Kuemper
Date Time & Place Intentions for Requested by Please Pray for
Thursday, Oct 18
St. Luke the Evangelist
St. Mary’s ~ 9:30 am
Avec Ecole St Marie
Norview ~ 10:30 am
Delrose Retirement Home 1:30 pm
Reginald Lowry Zilia & Manuel Borges Cremilde & Carlos Catarino
Liturgy of the Word
Camiel & Dorothy Caudron Roger DeGroote Jose Rodrigues
Member of St. Vincent de Paul Society Albertina Francisco The Family
Rick Caudron Michael & Eleanor Vanrooy The Estate
Rev. John Juhl, O.F.M. Cap
Friday, Oct 19 St. Mary’s ~ 9:30 am
St. Bernard’s ~ 11:30 am
Manuel Fernandes Sue Craig Manuel Fernandes Adam Caruana Mary Faludi Stefan Dub
Maria Correia Chloe, Jayna, Nolan & Lukas Piedro & Armanda Correia Maryanne Simon John & Jennie Pajor Adam & Christine Litwin
Rev. David Boutette
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the week of October 14, 2018 St. Mary’s for Our Lady of Fatima & Isabel Moita: Isabel Barreto St. Cecilia’s Marian Lamp: Maggie Samborski’s 103rd Birthday
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs for Irene Verspeeten: Archie Verspeeten
Weekday Mass Schedule & Intentions for October 18 - 19, 2018
Please Note: Fr. Lucio & Fr. Alan are away at a Priest Workshop in London
St. Mary’s Monthly Parish Social & Luncheon
Our next lunch social will be on Oct 28 after the 11 AM Mass at St. Mary’s Parish Hall There will be No luncheon in November in preparation for the Parish Christmas Party which will take place on December 8.
News from our Diocese
Come and See Weekend at St. Peter's Seminary St. Peter's Seminary invites you to a discernment retreat for men 17-45 years old considering a call to the priesthood. This weekend offers a first-hand experience of the life of a seminarian, spiritual helps for discernment, and an opportunity to meet current seminarians and faculty. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Patrick Bénéteau at [email protected] or 519-432-1824 ext. 204. [click here for postcard]
H e a l t h M a t t e r s ! N i g h t
Please come and join us on Tuesday, November the 13th, 2018 at St. Mary’s Church, Simcoe for an evening on health matters. The first speaker is from the public health unit and will speak to us about the importance of hand washing when visiting the nursing homes and our homebound parishioners, and the second speaker is from Senior Support Services and will speak to us about the services available to our parishioners to help keep them home as long as possible. Presentations begin after the 7:00 p.m. Mass. All are welcome.
Women of St. Mary’s Parish
I would like to thank all of the women of our parish who have approached me
to share their interest in a women's ministry. Our first gathering to discuss
our hopes for the group and to meet one another will take place on October
27 2018. We will meet in the upper hall at St. Mary's at 6:00pm. Soup will be
provided.
If you have not touched base but would still like to come out please feel free to join us. If you have any questions
please do not hesitate to contact me by calling or texting (519) 427-6137. God bless Courtney Duckworth.
Parish Vocations Team Fr. Patrick Beneteau has created a group of people from each parish or Family of Parishes and meets with them occasionally to help encourage Vocations, especially to the priesthood but all vocations. Pat Loncke represents Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs but now our Catholic Family of Parishes in Norfolk. She would love some support and persons to travel with her for the occasional meeting she attends. Even if one person from each parish could volunteer. Please contact Pat Loncke directly at [email protected] or phone at 519-582-2352. Thanks Pat for this important ministry.
2018 Voice for Life Banquet and Fundraiser Simcoe & District Voice for Life invites you to their Annual Banquet and Fundraiser on Friday October 26th at Emmanuel Bible Church, 24 Churchill Circle, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4Z4. Registration & Social: 5:30 p.m.; Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Blaise Alleyne, President, Toronto Right to Life. Topic: "Changing Hearts & Minds on Assisted Suicide" Tickets: Adults $25 each; Children, 12 years & under, $10. Please RSVP by October 20th. For tickets or more information, call: 519-426-1610 or 519-583-0277, or e-mail: [email protected]
SACRAMENTS OF FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST COMMUNION
These Sacraments will be celebrated for children and young people of Grade 2 age or older.
FIRST RECONCILIATION takes place Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at St. Bernard’s 9:00 a.m. Mass and Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs 11:00 a.m. Mass.
FIRST RECONCILIATION takes place Sunday, November 18th, 2018
at St. Cecilia’s 9:00 a.m. Mass and at St. Mary’s 11:00 a.m. Mass.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated for our young people of Grade 8 age or older at weekend Masses in February.
Registration Parent Meetings
St. Cecilia’s Church, Port Dover: October 21, 2018 following 9:00 a.m. Mass St. Mary’s Church, Simcoe: October 21, 2018 following 11:00 a.m. Mass
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Waterford: October 28, 2018 following 9:00 a.m. Mass Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Delhi: October 28, 2018 following 11:00 a.m. Mass
We also welcome any older children and youth to receive the Sacraments of Baptism,
First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. Parents can make a Profession of Faith for children/youth who were baptized in another religious denomination in preparation of celebrating the
Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.
Dates for upcoming CONFIRMATIONS
St. Cecilia’s Church, Port Dover: Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Mass St. Mary’s Parish, Simcoe: Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Mass
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Delhi: Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Mass
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Waterford: Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Mass
If you have any questions, please contact Ian Duckworth: [email protected] or call the Simcoe office: 519-426-0887 or Delhi office: 519-582-1312
We Commend to your prayers:
We pray for all the sick of our Parishes: Daphne Jarman, Joanne Plas, Lillianne Van Dam, Sandra Vanderpost, Irena Krawczyck, Jospehine Zammit, Rosalia Vinocai, Rosie Julian Kelly, Martinus Van Den Elsen, John Strobridge & Charles Haskett. We pray for all the faithful departed including: Andy Vandepoele, Annie Keba, Robert Stachurs, Barbara Mohl & Joan Zelem.
Prayer Line : 519-426-0788 ~ [email protected] or 519-582-2431
Holy Trinity Catholic High School – Day of Adoration
Community members are invited to sign up to be present for 1 hour during Adoration in the Chapel at Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 128 Evergreen Hill Road, Simcoe. Please contact Steve Norman if you are able to help with this between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on any of these Fridays throughout the 2017-18 school year: Contact: Steve Norman, Chaplaincy Leader, 519-429-3600, ext. 319 or [email protected]
The following are dates of Adoration: Wednesday, Nov 7, 2018, Wednesday, Dec 5, 2018, Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019, Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019, NO MARCH MASS, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Wednesday, May 1, 2019, .Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
Knights of Columbus News
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus
Meetings: November 6th, December 4th. Executive Meetings @ 7pm, General Meetings @ 8pm @ St. Mary's Parish Hall. Installation of Officers October 25, 6:30pm @ Delhi. There will be a Mass and social to follow. All are welcome to attend.
St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus Council
Knights of Columbus Dollier Galiness Council General Meeting Monday, November 5 at St Cecilia Church Hall at 7:00 pm.
"Pumpkin Prayer"
Dear God,
As I carve my pumpkin, help me say this prayer:
Open my mind so I can learn about You; (Cut the top of the pumpkin)
Take away all my sin and forgive me for the wrong things I do;
(Clean out the inside)
Open my eyes so Your Love I will see; (Cut eyes shaped like hearts)
I'm sorry for turning up my nose to all You've given me; (Cut a nose in the shape of the cross)
Open my ears so Your Word I will hear; (Cut ears shaped like the Bible)
Open my mouth so I can tell others You're near; (Cut mouth in the shape of a fish)
Let Your Light shine in all I say and do! Amen. (Place a candle and light)
Regenerate (d) 2018 Confirmed
Adult & Youth Conference...Music by Chris Bray Band Scotiabank Convention Centre
November 17th 8:30 am—5:30 pm See bulletin boards for more information
“You will receive the power” Acts 1:8
