St. Michael & Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes Called - Nurtured - Sent To carry on the Mission of Christ From Your Pastor My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Fall season is upon us and the weather is beginning to change. Har- vests have begun. Thanksgiving is an opportunity for us to express gratitude to God for any and all blessings in our lives. We also should be grateful to others around us for their contributions to the well being of society in general and to us in particu- lar. On that note; I would like to thank in particular the Knights of Columbus who helped make the St. Michael feast celebration a success by their presence and to all who helped to make that evening a success. To all those who helped decorate the churches for the fall season, I thank you for your commit- ment to keep our churches looking beautiful. And to those who have donated generously to the poor, especially with the St. Vincent de Paul food drive. A special thank you to everyone. In some way, big and small, you are all contributing members of the parish and community. I thank you all for all the things you do to make this world a better place. For witnessing to your faith, and trying to live out your discipleship intentionally. May you and your family be blessed this thanksgiving. May the Grace and Peace of God our Father, the Love of Jesus Christ, and the Companionship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Our Faith Community MASS OF ANOINTING A Mass of Anointing will take place at St. Michael Church on Friday, October 12 at 2 pm. Anyone in need of healing, either physically, emotionally or spiritually is welcome to receive the Anointing of the Sick. Everyone is welcome to attend this Mass. Refreshments to follow in the parish meeting room. Sacramental Preparation is in Full Swing – Act Quickly! If you have children in grades 2 or 8 wishing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation/ First Holy Communion &/or Confirmation this year, and missed the parent information sessions and Family Faith Days, please contact the office immediately as preparations are underway for the First Communion/First Reconciliation Rite of Acceptance and the Confirmation Rite of Enrolment. FORMED The Catholic Faith on Demand Login: formed.org Parish Code: D3HHDB October 7th - 27th 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) Offertory Envelopes are Ready for Pick up Your 2019 offertory envelopes begin on November 4th. Please pick up your box as soon as possible. They can be found in the St Michael Narthex and at the back of Sacred Heart Church. If you can’t find your box, please add your name to the list on the clipboard at the Welcome Desk and a box will be available for pick up next week. Even if you have not had envelopes in the past, and you regularly give, there may be a box waiting for you; please check the table. For those who are interested in signing up for Pre-Authorized Giving, you will find forms at the Wel- come Desk as well. Please complete the form and drop it into the collection basket, the office, or email it to: [email protected]. As always, thank you for your continued financial support of St Michael & Sacred Heart Parishes.
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St. Michael & Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes
Called - Nurtured - Sent To carry on the Mission of Christ
From Your Pastor
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Fall season is upon us and the weather is beginning to change. Har-vests have begun. Thanksgiving is an opportunity for us to express gratitude to God for any and all blessings in our lives. We also should be grateful to others around us for their contributions to the well being of society in general and to us in particu-lar.
On that note; I would like to thank in particular the Knights of Columbus who helped make the St. Michael feast celebration a success by their presence and to all who helped to make that evening a success.
To all those who helped decorate the churches for the fall season, I thank you for your commit-ment to keep our churches looking beautiful.
And to those who have donated generously to the poor, especially with the St. Vincent de Paul food drive.
A special thank you to everyone. In some way, big and small, you are all contributing members of the parish and community. I thank you all for all the things you do to make this world a better place. For witnessing to your faith, and trying to live out your discipleship intentionally. May you and your family be blessed this thanksgiving.
May the Grace and Peace of God our Father, the Love of Jesus Christ, and the Companionship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Our Faith Community
MASS OF ANOINTING
A Mass of Anointing will take place at St. Michael Church on Friday, October 12 at 2 pm. Anyone in need of healing, either physically, emotionally or spiritually is welcome to receive the Anointing of the Sick. Everyone is welcome to attend this Mass. Refreshments to follow in the parish meeting room.
Sacramental Preparation is in Full Swing – Act Quickly!
If you have children in grades 2 or 8 wishing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion &/or Confirmation this year, and missed the parent information sessions and Family Faith Days, please contact the office immediately as preparations are underway for the First Communion/First Reconciliation Rite of Acceptance and the Confirmation Rite of Enrolment.
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Offertory Envelopes are Ready for Pick up
Your 2019 offertory envelopes begin on November 4th. Please pick up your box as soon as possible. They can be found in the St Michael Narthex and at the back of Sacred Heart Church.
If you can’t find your box, please add your name to the list on the clipboard at the Welcome Desk and a box will be available for pick up next week. Even if you have not had envelopes in the past, and you regularly give, there may be
a box waiting for you; please check the table.
For those who are interested in signing up for Pre-Authorized Giving, you will find forms at the Wel-come Desk as well. Please complete the form and drop it into the collection basket, the office, or email it to: [email protected].
As always, thank you for your continued financial support of St Michael & Sacred Heart Parishes.
Youth Group Leaders
Any teens or adults that are interested in helping out with our upcoming youth programs are asked to please contact Christine Bresette at [email protected] or 519-344-2992 X 28
Save The Dates!
Our Farmer’s Market youth program for students in grade 3 & 4 will begin Tuesday, October 16 at St. Michael Church
Youth group for students in grades 5, 6, & 7 be-gins Monday, October 22 at Sacred Heart Church
Mom’s in Prayer at Sacred Heart School
All moms, grandmothers, and caregivers are welcome to join the Sacred Heart School Mom’s in Prayer on Monday mornings at 10a.m. at Sacred Heart School. For more information, please call Mary-Ann Cunningham at 519-337-4204.
Life Teen
Life Teen is a Catholic youth group that leads teen-agers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Life Teen will start Friday October 12th and continue every Friday throughout the school year. It is held at St. Patrick's High School, 7:00-8:30p.m. . It is open to any high school student. There is no cost. Come out and learn more about your Catholic faith in a fun and engaging way.
Welcome to our Newly Baptized
Joseph Aitken, son of David and Jennifer
Amelia Lajoie, daughter of Justin and Lyndsay
Audison Maness, son of Charles and Haily
Luc Mathieu, son of Jennifer and Patrick
Alessandra Prue, daughter of Robert and Melissa
Holly’s RCIA Story
Two words come to mind when I think back to my RCIA experi-ence: transformative and revitalizing. I chose the word experience because my faith is ongoing and the experience I had with RCIA is what momentously led to this incredible journey. When I first consid-ered becoming a Catholic, I thought it was primarily because I wanted better schooling for my children. I’ve come to understand that what I really wanted for them, and for me, was to find God and live in all his glory. My father had been baptized Catholic, and aside from church services here and there as a child, I didn’t really have a faith. When I met with Leanne regarding RCIA, I was apprehensive. What if I was-n’t good enough for God? I quickly learned of God’s love and felt at ease and at peace. My fellow Catholics and candidates became so much more to me, they became friends. My weekly classes became
Masses and Intentions
The Rosary is prayed 25 minutes before each weekday Mass
Trish Berg, Hilda Lavine, Devon Neil, Florence & Stan Laird, Élie Bergeron, Dennis Graveline, Angela Lopetrone, Anna Halford, Barry Mattigan, Carol Fera, Basil Kuiack, Erwin Gustke, Stefan Durco, Dave Major, Kevin Kuindersma, Hen-ry Novak, Corinne Evans
Readings for Sunday, October 14th 1st Reading: Wisdom 7: 7-11
2nd Reading: Hebrews 4: 12-13
Gospel: Mark 10: 17-30
This Week’s Events at a glance…
Sun., Oct. 7th Food Drive for St. Vincent de Paul at all weekend
Masses, please bring non-perishable food items -
SM & SH
St. Vincent de Paul meet. at 8:30a.m. - SM
Mon., Oct. 8th Divine Mercy Devotions at 3p.m. - SH
Tues., Oct. 9th Women’s Faith Sharing Group at 1p.m. - SH
SH St. Vincent de Paul meet. at 4p.m. - SH
Wed., Oct. 10th Liturgy Committee meet. at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm -
SH
Thurs., Oct. 11th SM Quilting Group at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm - SM
Mass at Twin Lakes Terrace at 10:30a.m.
SM Knights of Col. Gen. meet. at 7p.m. in Meet.
Rm - SM
Fri., Oct. 12th Vocation Ministry meet. at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm -
SH
Anointing Mass at 2p.m. - SM
Life Teen at 7p.m. at St. Patrick’s High School
Upcoming Events (SM=St. Michael, SH=Sacred Heart)
Oct. 13th & 14th - First Communion Rite of Acceptance at all
weekend Masses - SM & SH
Oct. 15th - SH CWL Apple Pie Making at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm - SH
Oct. 15th - Knitting & Crocheting at 1p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH
Oct. 15th - Divine Mercy Devotions at 3p.m. - SH
Oct. 16th - Women’s Faith Sharing Group at 1p.m. - SH
Oct. 16th - Grade 3/4 Youth Program at 6:30p.m. in Meet. Rm - SM
Oct. 17th - SM & SH Single Seniors Luncheon at 12p.m. in Meet.
Rm - SH
Oct. 17th - SM St. Vincent de Paul meet. at 6:30p.m. in Meet. Rm -
SM
Oct. 17th - RCIA at 6:30p.m. at St. Benedict Church
Oct. 18th - SM Quilting Group at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm - SM
Oct. 18th - Mass at Sumac Lodge at 10:30a.m.
Oct. 18th - Confirmation Program at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH
Oct. 19th - Life Teen at 7p.m. at St. Patrick’s High School
Oct. 20th & 21st - Confirmation Rite of Enrolment at all weekend
Masses - SM & SH
Oct. 20th - First Reconciliation Prep during 5:30p.m. Mass - SH
Oct. 20th - K of C Oktoberfest Dinner Dance at 7p.m. at OLM Hall
Oct. 21st - First Reconciliation Prep during 10a.m. Mass (SM) and
11a.m. Mass (SH)
Oct. 21st - Confirmation Candidate/Sponsor Day at 1:30p.m. in
Meet. Rm - SM
something I looked forward to, excited to learn more about the Cath-olic faith and more about myself. My mentor and sponsor, Leanne and Kelly, became people I truly looked up to and wanted to spend time with. My life started to change in miraculous ways almost imme-diately. To some it might sound crazy, perhaps even unbelievable, and I would have shared those exact thoughts beforehand. But now I know better. I love greater. I live with faith and God by my side even in the most challenging times. I’m not perfect, and I don’t pretend to be, and it’s ok because I’m trying, and He’s got my back. You’re deny-ing yourself of the greatest power, the greatest opportunity and the greatest love if you remain the person I once was. You owe it to your-self to seek better, and He believes in you, as does the Church and the Catholic faith. Trust in the RCIA experience, you will not be disap-pointed. The RCIA journey begins Wednesday, October 17. If you would like more information about Becoming Catholic, please con-tact Leanne at 519-344-2992 x25.
Thanksgiving Appeal Collection
It’s that time of year again when your are asked to support your Parish by donating to the Thanksgiving Appeal. This is an annual col-lection that greatly supports the work of your Parish. Please consider giving generously to this appeal as the funds collected are not “taxed” through the annual assessment that is paid to the Diocese. Extra copies of the handout and envelope from last week’s bulletin are avail-able at the back of the church.
As always, thank you for your continued financial support of St. Michael & Sacred Heart Parishes.
Sacred Heart CWL
Funeral Luncheons and Meals on Wheels - Our Sa-cred Heart CWL volunteers give generously of their time and labour to set up and serve funeral luncheons for our grieving parishioners. At the moment, more volunteers are needed to help provide this very important service. If you would like to be called to serve at a funeral luncheon, please call Pat Hobin at 519-542-8350.
We also need more volunteers for our CWL Meals on Wheels day which takes place on the last week day of each month. Come and be enriched by this very rewarding experience. Please call Pat Hobin at 519-542-8350 for details.
Sacred Heart CWL: Making Apple Pies - Our first pie making day is on Monday, October 15 at 9 a.m. in the SH meeting room. This is an important source of revenue for our League charities, so please be numerous.
St. Michael CWL
CWL Fruit Pies - Thank you to everyone who pur-chased our fruit pies last weekend. There are still some ap-ple and strawberry-rhubarb pies available and we will con-tinue to sell them on request. Mary VanDelft is available after Saturday evening mass and Nelly Kelders after Sunday morning mass. You can also contact Mary by email at [email protected] or contact the office and ask for the pies. They are $10 each. Thank you for supporting our St. Michael CWL fundraising activities.
Road Trip 2018 - St. Michael CWL is organizing a road trip for November 29, 2018. We are heading to St. Jacob's Farmers' Market and village. Board the bus at 7:45 am in the St. Michael church park-ing lot and return at 6pm. The cost is $40 per person. This excursion is open to all. Tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex or contact Nelly Kelders at [email protected] or call 519-908-9515. Tickets must be purchased no later than Nov. 16th.
What’s New on www.formed.org Digital
Faith Platform
Brother Francis makes the faith fun and easy to understand for children! In the video “Let’s Pray” Brother Francis teaches children that practice makes perfect, whether one is playing basketball, draw-ing a picture, or even praying. In this wonderfully fun first episode, the ever-joyful Brother Francis will help your child establish a person-
al relationship with God. Check out this and SO MUCH MORE faith content for ALL AGES by logging in at formed.org with our parish code: D3HHDB.
Please save the date for the Second Annual Family-Friendly Oktoberfest 2018 - a Knights of Columbus fundraiser to support seminarians at St. Peter's seminary. It will be a dinner-dance at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall, Sarnia, on Saturday, Oct 20, at 7 pm. Traditional food [buffet]; Cash bar;
DJ & Dancing; Kids Costume Contest; Photo-booth, Door Prizes, 50-50, Gift Basket Raffle. Tickets will be available at Sarnia parish offices or call 519-542-7528. $20 for Adults. Kids [age 6 to 12] $10.
It’s a HOMEMADE ITALIAN DINNER!
Save the date – Friday, November 9th - for an amaz-ing HOMEMADE ITALIAN dinner taking place in the Sacred Heart meeting room. 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 avail-able); dinner at 6:30p.m. Menu includes homemade can-nelloni, 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!
Community/Deanery Events
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!
St. Vincent de Paul
The SVDP warehouse Recycle Team are arranging a Trade Scholarship Open house on Saturday, October 13th from 9a.m. to 1p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul warehouse on Agnes St.
The open-house will have volunteers present trades for bricklaying, welding, carpentry, electrical, cement working, and other trades. Should you have any broken tools or tools we will accept them.
Be Heard
As the church enters into the Synod on “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment” the Diocese of London is inviting Young adults aged 18-35 to share what it is like to be a young Catholic in the
Pray for Vocations: October 7th to October 13th
Sunday: Rev. Nelson Cabral
Monday: Mr. Ian Duckworth, Coordinator of Youth Min.
Tuesday: Deacon John Vezina
Wednesday: Rev. Donald Lococo, C.S.B.
Thursday: Deacon Charles (Chuck) Stillwell
Friday: Rev. Gregory Bonin
Saturday: Rev. Francis (Jack) Hurley
Please remember to pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis
world today. Simply go to www.dol.ca/be-heard and provide a writ-ten reflection or a short (2 minutes max) video and you will be eligible to win one of three, $100 Visa Gift Cards.
Holy Rosary Society
The Holy Rosary Society invites all parishioners to Our Lady of Mercy Church on Sunday, October 14 at the 9:00 am Mass to cele-brate Our Holy Mary of the Rosary.
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Breakfast at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall on this same date (October 14) following Mass.
Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating Mass and as well, the Breakfast where proceeds will assist the dedicated causes of the Knights of Columbus.
“Be Inspired,” Rayjon Annual
General Meeting 2018
Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm @ Sacred Heart Parish (Meeting Room), 1465 Lecaron Ave. in Sarnia.
We will be sharing exciting news from Haiti and the DR, personal stories of transformation and inspiration, and listening to a message from Andre Jean-Pierre, Haiti Field Director.
All are welcome! This is an opportunity for us to share with our supporters progress of the last year, seek the input and engagement of the public, and elect/confirm Board members for 2018-2019.
Whether you have been a Rayjon supporter for many years, or you are interested in learning more about Rayjon, please come con-nect with us! Light refreshments provided.
Lambton Right to Life
Annual Dinner and Silent Auc-tion - will be held on Monday, Novem-ber 5, 2018 at the Sarnia Christian School. Doors are open at 6 p.m. for bidding, and dinner will be served at 6:30. This year we welcome Ellie Vogel, a Music Major at the University of Western Ontario. 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 respectful 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, deco-rative items, new baby clothes, etc.). To allow time for processing items for the auction, we must please receive them by Sunday, Octo-ber 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!
Thank you - Thank you to all who came out for the Life Chain on September 30. Despite grey skies we numbered close to 190 people between Murphy Road and Lambton Mall Road. We were noticed; may the pro life message work in the hearts and minds of those who witnessed it.
Annual General Meeting will be held Monday, October 15 at 7pm at the office. We will be brainstorming about upcoming events and previewing the film "Fatal Flaws", about euthanasia.
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