PRIESTHOOD: If you would like further information about becoming a priest, brother, or sister contact Fr. John or visit www.vocations.ca
SICK CALLS: If you know of a parishioner who is hospitalized or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion please call the Parish Office.
HOSPITAL VISITATION: If you or a loved one is in the hospital and would appreciate a pastoral visit from Fr. John please call the rectory.
E-BULLETIN: For those who wish to receive an electronic copy of the bulletin each Friday in their inbox, email frjohnlemire2@gmail.com and request to be added to the e-bulletin list.
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION: For the repose of the souls in purgatory by a parishioner.
SANCTUARY CANDLE: Each week we invite you to light the sanctuary lamp in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. The cost is $20.00 and you may drop the donation off at the rectory or place it in the collection with the information enclosed. We are in need of new intentions.
WEEKLY COLLECTION UPDATE: October 19th: $1335.00. Weekly Budget: $2350.00. Difference: -$1015.00. Renovation Fund: $20.00. Thank you for your generous support.
HOW TO E-TRANSFER: For those who wish to donate to the Parish by e-transfer, use the email “sacredheart296@eastlink.ca” and the security / password “sacredheart”. Thank you for your support!
DAILY MASS: You can follow Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto at www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live or the Daily TV Mass at www.youtube.com/dailytvmass
SUPPORTING THE FOOD BANK: Please continue to remember to bring your can goods each week to Mass to help support the Timmins Food Bank. Your generosity will help make the difference in the lives of others who do not have as much as we do.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: “ … for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14) Pride and ego are the root causes of most of our sins. Thinking your time is so valuable or your talent is better than anyone else or your money gives you status is another way of making those things “gods” before God. Pride is the opposite of humility. Remember, all that we have and all that we are is a gift from God. We should be humbled by God’s incredible generosity and be grateful for all we have been given. Ultimately, gratitude leads us to humility. (Saint Louis Archdiocese Stewardship Office)
FALL TEA & BAZAAR: St. Anthony’s CWL will be hosting a Tea & Bazaar on Saturday, November 8th from 11:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. The bazaar will include a bake table, cake walk, and craft and jewellery table along with a tasty lunch. Luncheon tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 7. All are welcome!
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION COURSE: The last course for 2025 will take place November 4th and 11th at 7:00 P.M. at St. Anthony’s Cathedral Hall. Parents must take part in both sessions prior to the baptism of their child. Pre-registration is not required.
GIVING TREE ENVELOPES: During the months of November and December there are two collections for our “Giving Tree” outreach. Donations that come in through the “Giving Tree” we will help support various projects in the community that assist the less fortunate and those in need like the Project Love, the Lord’s Kitchen, and the Timmins Food Bank. We thank you for your continued generosity and support.
REMEMBERING THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED: During the month of November we remember all those who have died and gone before us marked by the sign of faith. Beginning next weekend, the display at the front of the Church reminds us of those parishioners who have died this past year. Parishioners are also invited to write the names of family and friends who have died and place them in the prayer basket. All of these names will be remembered in our Masses throughout the month.
DIOCESAN MASS FOR DEPARTED CLERGY: Bishop Poitras will celebrate a special Mass on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 P.M. at St. Anthony’s Cathedral. This Mass will be offered for the deceased bishops, priests, and deacons of the Diocese. All are invited to come and pray for these faithful servants of the Lord who dedicated their lives to the service of the Gospel.
TIMMINS DIOCESAN CWL FACEBOOK PAGE: This Facebook page is for members and anyone interested in finding out what the CWL in our area do throughout the Diocese. Search Facebook for Timmins Diocesan CWL under groups. You will be asked a question: “What Parish do you belong to?” Answer it and you will be added.
LITURGY MEETINGS: This week, from Monday to Wednesday, Fr. John will be in Hamilton, ON participating in the Triennial National Liturgy Meeting organized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. This meeting brings together directors of liturgy from across the country for a time of formation and discussion. This year’s keynote speaker will be Monsignor Enda Murphy, Head of Office for the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
YOUTH RETREATS: This past week our Diocese was blessed to welcome 8 university-aged students from the National Evangelization Team (NET) who facilitated retreat days for our grade 7 and 8 students. The theme of this year’s retreat was “Living for Greatness.” Thanks to four sets of parishioners who welcomed these young people into their homes and made it possible for the students of O’Gorman Intermediate Catholic School to attend these retreat days.
POPE LEO’S NOVEMBER PRAYER INTENTION
□ Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
□ Preghiamo perché le persone che combattono con pensieri suicidi trovino nella loro comunità il sostegno, l’assistenza e l’amore di cui hanno bisogno e si aprano alla bellezza della vita.
