Fr. Matthew Bedard x.23 Called - Nurtured - SentTickets are selling quickly for the AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE ITALIAN dinner taking place in the Sacred Heart meeting room on Friday, November

St. Michael & Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes

Called - Nurtured - Sent To carry on the Mission of Christ

Our Faith Community

It’s an AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE ITALIAN DINNER!

Tickets are selling quickly for the AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE ITALIAN dinner taking place in the Sacred Heart meeting room on Friday, November 9th. Tickets may be purchased through either parish office for $20 each or purchase a table of 8 for $150. Doors open at 6:00 (appetizers available); dinner at 6:30p.m. Menu includes homemade cannelloni, salad, vegetables, bread. Homemade tiramisu & coffee/tea round off the dinner. Enjoy live dinner music and a lovely evening out. Cash bar. Proceeds towards the purchase of a new SSVP delivery truck. This would make a great date night or friends get-together!

Christmas Plants for Sacred Heart Parishioners who are

Homebound – We Need Your Help

In order to continue bringing Christmas plants to Sacred Heart parishioners who are homebound, in nursing homes or in the hos-pital, we are need of an individual to take on overseeing this im-portant outreach ministry on behalf of the parish. We have two people who have agreed to take on the ordering of the plants. You would be responsible for arranging volunteers to deliver the flow-

ers. (The parish has an up-to-date list for the deliveries). We do have a couple of families who have offered to help with flower deliveries and we can pass these names along. There are approximately 70 flower deliveries to be made. If you would like more information, or are interested in taking on this project, please contact Leanne in the parish office at ext. 25 or at [email protected]

A “Parents & Preschoolers” Invitation for You

Join our Parents & Preschoolers group on the last Wednesday of each month (Sept—June) in the St. Michael Church meeting room from 9:30— 11:00am. Drop in at any time and meet other young families & share in some coffee, conversation and playtime for the children. The next gathering is Wednesday, October 31st.

Refugee Ministry News

“This is a great responsibility, which the Church intends to share with all believers and men and women of good will, who are called to respond to the many challenges of contemporary migration with generosity, promptness, wisdom and foresight, each according to their own abilities.” Pope Francis

Following Pope Francis’ call to respond, and with funding covered by a generous donation through a Canadian charity (Jewish Family Services), the St. Michael and Sacred Heart Refugee Minis-try will be sponsoring another Syrian family’s journey to safety in Canada. Though we carry no finan-cial costs, the Refugee Ministry and volunteers will be responsible for settling and creating a caring circle of community for this family set to arrive before Christmas. We welcome you to join us on this journey!

If you would like to volunteer time for things like apartment set-up, driving to appointments or English tutoring, etc., please contact: Emily Fortney Blunt 519-542-0313 or [email protected] If you have large or small household items in good condition (everything from sofas to dish ware) to donate, please contact Marg Maheu 519-344-3434.

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October 28th - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor Fr. Matthew Bedard x.23

Parochial Vicar Fr. Anthony Eboh x.27

Deacons Deacon David Robertson x.41

Deacon Christopher Stoesser x.24

Pastoral Minister Leanne Moran x.25

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Christine Bresette x.28

Sacramental Secretary Michelle Christie x.21

Financial Secretary Cathy Cimetta x.22

Sacred Heart Custodian Ana Maria Moniz x.31

St. Michael Custodian Ray DiBrita x.30

St. Michael 1920 Wildwood Drive,

Bright’s Grove, N0N 1C0 (519) 869-2845

Office Hours: CLOSED MONDAY

Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart 1465 Lecaron Avenue,

Sarnia, N7V 3J4 (519) 344-2992

Office Hours: CLOSED MONDAY

Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

General Inquiries extension 0

Parish Email [email protected]

Parish Website www.smshsarnia.ca

Fax 519-333-6897

Like Us On Facebook (stmichaelandsacredheartcatholicparishes)

Don’t Forget… Daylight Savings Time

Sunday, November 4th

Please don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour!

Farmer’s Market at St. Michael

Our Fruit of the Holy Spirit at our second night was peace. Our children learned how to stomp out their fears by trusting in God. Each session we talk about the importance of becoming more like Jesus so we can grow stronger in our fruits of the Holy Spirit - and how we can do this every day.

Our group keeps growing bigger and all students in grade 3 & 4 are still welcome to join us for games, skits, crafts and amazing home made treats Tuesday nights at 6:30 in the St. Michael meeting room.

Remaining dates: October 30, November6, 13 & 20

Youth Group at Sacred Heart

On our first night, students in grade 5, 6 & 7 fo-cused on how we are all the Body of Christ. Each one of us is uniquely and wonderfully made so it is important that we include everyone in all our activities, games and discussions. We remember that everyone is of equal importance and what they say has value. When we learn about each other, we see what we have in common as well as how we are different. Since we are all the Body of Christ, everyone was challenged to see Christ’s presence in the people in their lives this week.

Remaining dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7:00-8:30. Don’t miss out on the fun on Mondays at Sacred Heart.

Development and Peace

Share the Journey

Armed conflicts, climate change, development of megaprojects, persecution…The causes of forced migra-tion are multiple, complex and interwoven. Forced migrants are first and foremost human beings. They are children, women, and men, who all have a story of their own. They have lost what was most important to

Masses and Intentions

The Rosary is prayed 25 minutes before each weekday Mass

Monday, October 29th

St. Michael - 6:30p.m. Giovanna DelBen ................................... The Monteiro Family

Maria Carello Salera ................................................ Daughter

Lorenzo Viscogliosi ................................................ Maria Tote

For the deceased members of the Rondinelli & DeSena Families .................................. Marina & Family

For the deceased members of the Hingeveld Family ............. Stu & Marge Robson

Tuesday, October 30th

Sacred Heart - 8:30a.m. Antonietta D’Andrea .............. Franco & Antonietta Palombo

Christopher Cowper ............................... Bryan & Mary Frost

Luigi Vozza ............................................ Rose & Frank Proia

Bernie Dillon ............................................. K of C Council 1429

Georges Sadaka ...................................... Sacred Heart Parish

Wednesday, October 31st

St. Michael - 8:30a.m. Richard Burnside............................................... Ann & Family

For the deceased members of the Rotondi Family ........ Gina Rotondi

Prayers of Healing for Trish Berg ...................George Stanko

Thursday, November 1st - All Saints

Sacred Heart - 6:30p.m. Antonietta D’Andrea .............................. Lisa (Vani) DiLegge

Marilyn Brazeau ............................................. Albert Brazeau

Vince Petrucci .................................... Wife, Claudia & Family

Domenico & Vittoria Saurini ......... Daughters, Rita, Ivana & Families

Frank Rotondi & deceased members of the Rotondi & Vani Families ............................................................ Gina Rotondi

Friday, November 2nd - All Souls’ (Holy Hour follows)

Sacred Heart - 8:30a.m. Serafino & Giuseppa Iannucci .............. Daughter, Arcangela

Domenico Vozza & Francesca Marsella .... Daughter-in-Law, Arcangela

Antonietta D’Andrea ...............Mike, Maryann & Ava Gaspic

Jim Houle & deceased members of the Houle Family ............ Pauline

For the living & deceased members of the Varsava & Lucan Families ...................................... Mary Varsava

Saturday, November 3rd

St. Michael - 8:30a.m. Frank Tote ................................................................... Maria

For the deceased members of the DeSena Family .... Gisele & Family

For the deceased members of the Zeppa Family ....... Gisele & Family

We remember those who have died

Bob DiBona, husband of Maria, father of Jacob & Olivia

Keith Culliton, father of Mike Culliton

Fr. Al Williams

Giovanni Andali, father of Joseph, John and of Mary

Spinnato

Please pray for those who are sick

Trish Berg, Hilda Lavine, Devon Neil, Florence & Stan Laird, Élie Bergeron, Dennis Graveline, Angela Lopetrone, Anna Halford, Barry Mattigan, Carol Fera, Basil Kuiack, Stefan Durco, Dave Major, Kevin Kuindersma, Henry Novak, Corinne Evans

Reconciliation & Weekend Mass Times

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday

Sacred Heart ........................................ 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

St. Michael ................................................... 4:00 - 4:30p.m.

Weekend Vigil Masses

St. Michael ............................................................. .5:00p.m.

Sacred Heart .............................................................. 5:30p.m.

Sunday Masses

Sacred Heart .............................................................. 9:00a.m.

St. Michael ............................................................ 10:00a.m.

Sacred Heart ............................................................. 11:00a.m.

Readings for Sunday, November 4th 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 2-6

2nd Reading: Hebrews 7: 23-28

Gospel: Mark 12: 28-34

This Week’s Events at a glance…

Sun., Oct. 28th First Reconciliation Prep during 10a.m. Mass (SM)

and 11a.m. Mass (SH)

Coffee Sunday at 11a.m. - SM

Baptisms at 11:30a.m. - SM, 12:30p.m. - SH

Rayjon meet. at 1:30p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Mon., Oct. 29th SH CWL Tourtiere Workshop at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm

- SH

Knitting & Crocheting at 1p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Divine Mercy Devotions at 3p.m. - SH

Gr. 5/6/7 Youth Group Program at 7p.m. in Meet.

Rm - SH

Tues., Oct. 30th SH School Memorial Service at 12:45p.m. - SH

Women’s Faith Sharing Group at 1p.m. - SH

Grade 3/4 Youth Program at 6:30p.m. in Meet. Rm -

SM

Parish Life Committee meeting at 7p.m. in Meet.

Rm - SH

Wed., Oct. 31st SM School Memorial Service at 9:15a.m. - SM

Parents & Preschoolers at 9:30a.m. in the Meet. Rm

- SM

Thurs., Nov. 1st SM Quilting Group at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm - SM

SA School Memorial Service at 1:40p.m. at SA

School

Confirmation Program at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Fri., Nov. 2nd Mass at 8:30a.m. followed by Holy Hour - SH

GH School Memorial Service at 1p.m. at GH School

Sat., Nov. 3rd First Reconciliation Prep during 5:30p.m. Mass -

SH

Upcoming Events (SM=St. Michael, SH=Sacred Heart)

Nov. 4th - SM SSVP meet. at 8:30a.m. in Board Room - SM

Nov. 4th - First Reconciliation Prep during 10a.m. Mass (SM) and

11a.m. Mass (SH)

Nov. 5th - Knitting & Crocheting at 1p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Nov. 5th - Divine Mercy Devotions at 3p.m. - SH

Nov. 5th - Gr. 5/6/7 Youth Group Program at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Nov. 5th - SM CWL Executive meet. at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm - SM

Nov. 6th - First Tuesday Muffins & Coffee at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Nov. 6th - Women’s Faith Sharing Group at 1p.m. - SH

Nov. 6th - Knights of Columbus Exec. Meet at 6:15p.m. followed by

Gen. Meet at 7p.m. at OLM Parish Hall

Nov. 6th - Grade 3/4 Youth Program at 6:30p.m. in Meet. Rm - SM

Nov. 6th - SH CWL Gen. Meet at 6:30p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Nov. 7th - RCIA at 6:30p.m. in the Meet. Rm at St. Benedict Church

Nov. 8th - SM Quilting Group at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm - SM

Nov. 8th - Mass at Twin Lakes Terrace at 10:30a.m.

Nov. 8th- Confirmation Program at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Nov. 8th - SM K of C Gen. Meet at 7:30p.m. in Meet. Rm - SM

Nov. 9th - Vocation Ministry Meet. at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Nov. 9th - Italian Dinner Fundraiser at 6p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Nov. 10th - First Reconciliation Prep during 5:30p.m. Mass - SH

Nov. 11th - First Reconciliation Prep during 10a.m. Mass (SM) and

11a.m. Mass (SH)

them: their family, home, land and roots. The life that had taken them years to build no longer exists. They have nothing left, except perhaps the hope of being welcomed, listened to and supported. It’s up to us to take the first step, to open our hearts to them, and to culti-vate the hope that dwells within them.

Catholics around the world are urged to reach out to our brothers and sisters who have been forced to leave their homes. Please sign the Development and Peace postcards which have been placed in your pew this week. We ask that after you sign them, just leave them in your pew so that they can be counted and then sent on to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

School Memorial Services

This week we have parish led memorial services with all of our schools. Please see This Week’s Events at a Glance (to the right) for times and locations if you wish to join us.

Thank you to all who cleaned the gardens

Thanks to the grounds crews at both St. Michael and Sacred Heart parishes. We know you work in a variety of weather conditions to make our grounds beautiful and it is much appreciated.

“Clickers” Needed

We are in need of people to advance the Mass slides at Sacred Heart Church. Training will be provided. Please contact Leanne if you’re interested in helping out with this.

Memorial Names & Pictures

On the first weekend of November we will be reading the names of parishioners who have died this past year. If you know of any pa-rishioner whose funeral was held elsewhere, please contact the parish office by Wednesday, October 31 so their name may be included. ([email protected] or 519-344-2992 x0)

Workbook for Lectors 2019

Please contact the parish office by November 6 if you would like us to order you a personal copy of the 2019 Workbook for Lectors. The cost of the book is $18.

Calling All Catholic Gentlemen!

Your Church and Community need YOU!

Join Today Online.

It's Fast, Easy and you will be doing your part to Help those in Need.

Visit kofc.org/joinus to learn more about the many benefits of membership in the Knights of Co-lumbus. Online members can always transfer to a local council. What do you have to lose?

Community/Deanery Events

2018 Rayjon Pastafest!

The 9th annual Rayjon Pastafest will be held Thurs-day, November 1st at the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd. from 5-7pm. Eat in or take out.

Enjoy a great Italian meal & support Rayjon’s projects in Haiti & the Dominican Republic. There’s some-thing for everyone. Gift Baskets & Silent Auction items, Haitian & developing world art & jewelry,

Rayjon information. Ticket prices: Adults & Students $15, Children 4-12 $10

To reserve your tickets contact Marlo Beaton at 226-886-0476.

Rosary Prayed in Italian

The Rosary will be prayed in Italian for the months of Octo-ber and November at Our Lady of Mercy Church, every Tues-day at 7pm. All are welcome!

Resurrection Cemetery and Crematorium and

Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery It is a tradition in the month of November to pray for loved ones

who have passed away. Everyone is welcome to join us for our 18th Annual Cemetery Sunday Prayer Service on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Resurrection Mausoleum, 1885 London Line, Sarnia. Our celebrant will be Father Kathemo Mukucha.

Lambton Right to Life

Annual Dinner and Silent Auc-tion - will be held on Monday, Novem-ber 5, 2018 at the Sarnia Christian School (1273 Exmouth St.). Doors are open at 6 p.m. for bidding, and dinner will be served at 6:30. This year we wel-come Ellie Vogel, a Music Major at the University of Western Ontar-io. She interned with the Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform this past summer and has much to share about her experiences of street witnessing. CCBR interns receive extensive training to engage in re-spectful debate about abortion, using logic and facts. Numerous minds have been changed and lives have been saved. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased from Lou Billett (519-344-9395) or Elizabeth Van Den Assem (519-466-0972) by October 28. Quality Auction Items are needed (for example, gift cards, decorative items, new baby clothes, etc.). To allow time for processing items for the auction, we must please receive them by Sunday, October 28th . Please call a ticket seller or the LRTL office (519-542-1132) if you wish to donate items. To donate baked goods, please deliver them to the gym between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, on the day of the banquet. Thank you!

Attention St. Patrick's High School Alum!

The Fighting Irish Legacy Club will be holding a Pastaf-est Tuesday, November 6th from 5:00-7:00pm. The event will take place at the Dante Club. Tickets are $15.00/person. All proceeds go to support the Fighting Irish foot-ball program. This is a great opportunity to support the cur-rent players and to reconnect with old friends. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Joseph Palko ([email protected]) or Julie Adams ([email protected]).

Big Brothers Big Sisters present…

THE SHOW & SALE

When: Saturday, November 10th & Sunday, November 11th

Where: Alexander Mackenzie High School, Michigan Ave.

This is the largest annual fundraiser for their organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters does not receive any government funding, there-fore fundraisers such as this are crucial in order to continue providing their mentoring programs for youth. All money raised at this event stays in our community.

Annual Conference on Marriage -

Your Marriage Matters

When: Saturday, November 17th

Where: St. Andre Bessette High School, London

Speakers: Greg & Julie Alexander

Cost: $60/couple or $30/person in advance

The day includes Mass, Coffee breaks, refreshments, warm lunch, two talks from guest speakers and plenty of time to socialize. Books and resources will also be available. Confessions available after Mass.

To find out more about Greg & Julie, go to www.thealexanderhouse.org

For more information, go to [email protected] or visit https://famfi.ca/marriage-conference/ or email [email protected]

The deadline to register in advance is Nov. 14th. $40/person or $75/couple at the door.

THE BLUEWATER CHAMBER CHOIR pre-

sents "THE JOY OF FALL"

A concert of cheerful, warm and beautiful choral music to celebrate fall and prepare for winter.

Sat. Nov.17, 2:30pm AND Sun. Nov. 18, 2:30pm at GRACE UNITED CHURCH (990 Cathcart Blvd.) Admission at the door is $ 10.00 with reception to follow. ALL are welcome!

Crafternoon Tea

The tea will take place on November 24th from 11a.m.-2p.m. in the Church Hall at Our Lady of Mercy Church. There will be a variety of craft tables. Lunch costs $6 and features tea, sandwiches, scones, home-made jams and sweets etc. There will be a door prize and 50/50 draw. Sponsored by Our Lady of Mercy CWL—proceeds to the Canadian Catholic Missions. For more info, please call 519-332-5392.

Declaration of Nullity – Please do not

hesitate to call

Are you or someone you know divorced or divorced and remar-ried? Are you hoping to get remarried in the Church or have your new union blessed? Or are you simply looking for some closure? Consider applying for a Declaration of Nullity (“annulment”) from the Diocese of London Marriage Tribunal. 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 feel free to call us at 519-439-1553 or toll free at 1-866-603-4317.

It’s Easy !!!!! Visit our website at smshsarnia.ca

Click on Donate from the “Our Parish” dropdown menu.

Click “St. Michael” or “Sacred Heart” under “Make a Gift—Online Donations”

Pray for Vocations: October 28th to November 3rd

Sunday: Rev. Patrick Bénéteau

Monday: Deacon Raymond Girard

Tuesday: Seminarians of the Diocese of London

Wednesday: Rev. Antonio DelCiancio

Thursday: Rev. John Betkowski

Friday: Rev. Robert Rocheleau

Saturday: Deacon Gary Coyle

Please remember to pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis