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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-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 2, 2018 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 9, 2018
Be Bold ~ Be Catholic
Our Annual Mass for Victims/Survivors of Abuse and for Reparation in our Diocese
Two years ago, I inaugurated an annual Mass for victims of sexual abuse and for reparation for the sins of abusers. For many reasons, that was a powerful “moment of prayer” across our Diocese, as we were united in a special way on that day.
I chose the day for our Masses to be the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. It seems fitting, as we pray for victims and reparation, that we would turn to Our Lady, Patroness of our Diocese, for such a commemoration. Her title as Lady of Sorrows reminds us that she accompanies us in our times of trial, and helps by her prayers to unite us with her Son in his Passion. I decided to set the date for the annual Mass on the Thursday closest to 15 September. This year, therefore, the Masses across the Diocese will be celebrated on Thursday, 13 September. Though it is the memorial of St. John Chrysostom, it is permitted for us to celebrate instead a votive Mass in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows. Therefore, I reiterate the following directions as in the past: There is to be one Mass in every parish, parish cluster, or family of parishes on 13 September.
This year our one Mass for our Catholic Family of Parishes in Norfolk on Thursday, September 13 7:00pm will be at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Church in Delhi. Please join us!
A Heartfelt Response to Pope Francis’ Letter to the People of God
The stories of children and adults being abused by priests echo with immense pain and loss. There is an ache from the betrayal of the deepest kind. The wounds have left scars that won’t go away. Let me say one thing. I am sorry. I am sorry for your suffering. I am sorry for your tears cried. I am sorry for the silence that roared in the night, waiting to break through. IT SHOULDN’T HAVE HAPPENED.
We cannot undo it. We cannot fix it. But maybe we can all try again. Try to trust.
Try to believe. Try to allow hope to seep into the cracks.
Kathryn Heemskerk
Dear parishioners and friends, Well summer is over, school is back and many of us are returning to our usual busy schedules. Our parishes are beginning with many meetings, social activities and opportunities for faith growth. This past Thursday, August 30, we had an important meeting with the Family of Parishes Pastoral Council, some of the Parish Team, Deacons and their wives and the leaders from our ‘small faith sharing groups’ that met in the homes. Our discussion involved planning for this fall, what to do to meet our needs in faith development, catechesis, teaching and faith sharing. Some of our ‘small faith sharing groups’ have asked to continue, so we need to find a program that meets their needs. The results of this meeting will be in our next bulletin. One idea that we are looking at is the program called Alpha. A simple explanation of Alpha: a small group of people gather to share a meal (usually Pot Luck). This follows with a teaching via video and some faith sharing on the teaching. This would be a 11 to 15 week gatherings. Please keep us in your prayers as we discern God’s will for our parishes. On the lighter side. I, Fr. Alan played golf this past Sunday with the Simcoe-Waterford Knights of Columbus. I asked the parishioners at Sunday Mass at St. Mary’s and St. Cecilia’s, this August 25 and 26 for their prayers, so I could be calm and not use inappropriate language. Your prayers worked. THANK YOU! Some important Meetings coming up!
Wednesday, September 12, 7:00 pm: the Family of Parishes Property and Finance Committee meets at St. Mary’s Parish Centre. Saturday, September 15, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm: the Family of Parishes Family and Youth Commission Workshop will take place at St. Mary’s Parish Centre. Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 pm: both Liturgy Committees representing all four parishes, will meet separately and then meet as a Family of Parishes, at St. Mary’s Parish Centre. Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 pm: the Capital Campaign Committee from St. Cecilia’s will meet at St. Cecilia’s Conference Room. Thursday, September 20: Several of the Parish Team and Deacons will attend a Workshop in London on Evangelization-‘Forming Disciples in Mission’ ! Thursday, September 27, 3:00 pm: Pastoral Care Meeting for St. Cecilia’s and St. Mary’s at St. Mary’s Parish Centre. All involved in ministry to the sick, elderly, Nursing Homes, Hospital or home visits are encouraged to attend this meeting. Saturday, September 29, 9:00 am to noon: CPR / AED Workshop at St. Mary’s Parish Centre, for all four parishes. Any person is welcome to this workshop and it is free. Learn how to use our AED – Automated External Defibrillator and save someone’s life in a emergency. The new CPR / AED will be installed at St. Mary’s and St. Cecilia’s churches in the next few weeks. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs and St. Bernard’s have had the CPR / AED for a few years, but all are welcome to refresh their training by attending this workshop. Welcome !
Catholic Women’s League News
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs C.W.L Delhi Remember to save the date Thurs. Sept. 20th, for our FASHION SHOW at 7 p.m. in OLQM Church Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing and TICKETS are $15. Tickets will be available at the door, or contact Diane at 519-582-1180. Everybody Welcome!
When fall cleaning comes around please save any donations for our fall RUMMAGE SALE Sat. OCT. 20. It would be greatly appreciated!
Our Lady of LaSalette C.W.L.
The next meeting for Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Women’s League is on Monday September 3 at 7pm at the Community Hall in LaSalette. Everyone welcome. We will be planning our upcoming events. Please join us.
St. Bernard’s C.W.L.
Any sewing and knitting for our K.I.D.S project can be dropped off at church during the summer. We are planning to send it to the Northern Missions in September. Praying the rosary will continue on Wednesday mornings at 11 A.M. Everyone is welcome to join us.
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 20th Thank You!
Knights of Columbus News
Delhi/La Salette Knights of Columbus
Events for the month of September Fall Fest Friday, September 7th 5pm—11pm Saturday September 8th 3pm—11 pm Gopher Dunes Sunday, September 9th 8am—4pm Delhi Car Show Sunday, September 16 2 shifts 7am-11am 11am-3pm First Meeting of the new year Monday, September 17 @ 7:00 pm
St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus Dollier Galinee Council #8149
Regular meeting will be on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 at St Cecilia Church Hall @ 7:30 pm
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Business meeting schedule to be held at St. Mary’s Parish Hall Tuesday, September 4 Thursday, September 27—Bingo in the evening
Exposition ~ 10:00 am Rosary ~ 11:00 am
Benediction ~ 11:20 am
Exposition ~ 10am-6pm Benediction ~ 5:45 pm
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the week of September 2, 2018 St. Mary’s for Thanksgiving: John Fernandes: Dora & Family
Weekday Mass Schedule & Intentions for the week of September 4 – 7, 2018
Date Time & Place Intentions for Requested by Please Pray for
Tuesday, Sept 4
Blessed Dina Bélanger
St. Mary’s ~ 7:00 pm
St. Bernard’s ~ 7:00 pm
Joaquim Cabral & Maria Rosario Barra & Anna Tomas Kevin Jacobs José Moniz Nicholas Stark Vera Skoblenick
Jose & Lucia Cabral Balog Family The Arise Group Maria Pereira Maryanne Simon Joe & Maria Sitko
Rev. Mohanathas Kamalathasan, C.R.
Wednesday, Sept 5
St. Cecilia’s ~ 9:00 am
Our Lady, Queen of Martyr’s 7:00 pm
Esperanza Gonzales & Ricardo Benevides Pauline Vanderlip Sophie Discepolo Leonie Lavigne Luiza Gomes Ferreira & Germano Ribeiro Velma Schooley
Laidy Maya Rene & Theresa Dube Louis & Amy Cavalin Adele Kanters Maria Faria Mary L. Flenniken
Rev. Maurice Restivo, C.S.B.
Thursday, Sept 6 Dover Cliffs ~ 10:30 am
Delhi Nursing Home 1:30 pm
Frank Oliver Sister Sheila Brosnan Jeanette Hilliard Edith DeVleeschovwer Marcel DeLeye Joseph DeVos
Phyllis Oliver Phyllis Oliver Jim & Linda Hantz Gladys & Harry Heemskerk Larry & Eleanor Polfliet Paul & Agnes Jacobs
Rev. James Conlon
Friday, Sept 7
St. Mary’s ~ 9:30 am
St. Bernard’s ~ 11:30 am
Ronnie Slaman Al Hays Filipe Miguel & Belmira Santos Ryan Cattryse Charlotte Decroose Henryk Pyzowski
Peter Slaman & Family Olivia Hays Filomena, Manuel & Nuno Miguel Colleen Valeriote Joseph Skoblenick Barbara, Dana & Elizabeth Litwin
Mr. Michael McPherson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
We Commend to your prayers:
We pray for all the sick of our Parishes: Daphne Jarman, Joanne Plas, Lillianne Van Dam, Lucille Verhaeghe-Bezzo, Cidalia Santos, Sandra Vanderpost, Robert McElhone & Charles Haskett. We pray for all the faithful departed including: Herman DeGeyter, Pauline Danyluk, Robert Brush, Margaret Takacs, Jeanette Hilliard, Irma Dadurka & Janet Antoszek.
Prayer Line : 519-426-0788 ~ [email protected] or 519-582-2431
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the week of September 9, 2018
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs for Irene Verspeeten: Archie Verspeeten St. Mary’s for Cruz & O’Malley Families: Mike & Tian O’Malley
Weekday Mass Schedule & Intentions for the week of September 11 - 14, 2018
Date Time & Place Intentions for Requested by Please Pray for
Tuesday, Sept 11 St. Mary’s ~ 7:00 pm
Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs 7:00 pm
Adele Correia & Jose Bernardo Manuel Fernandes Antonio Francisco Irene Verspeeten Jessie Cordeiro Shari-Lynn Tamcsu
Mariana Caetano The Family Albertina Francisco Robert & Dorothy McElhone Lucy Cordeiro John & Judy Tamcsu & Family
Rev. John Jasica
Wednesday, Sept 12 St. Cecilia’s ~ 9:00 am
Pamela Brown & Robert Grieve
Theresa Joel Norman Rice
Audrey Grieve Pat & Mike Fidler Mike & Joan Maloney
Deacon Frank Chowhan
Thursday, Sept 13
St. John Chrysostom
Cedarwood Village 10:30 am
Lady, Queen of Martyrs 7:00 pm
Victims/Survivors of Abuse
Winnie Clancy Frank Oliver Michael McMahon For the healing of victims and survivors of sexual abuse and their families, for our communities, and for the reparation of the sins of abusers Jeanette Hilliard Jenny Keba
Michael Clancy Phyllis Oliver Barbara Schooley Mary & Butch Scheers Mr. & Mrs. Richard De Roo
Parish Business Managers in the Diocese of London
Friday, Sept 14
Feast of the Exalta-tion of the Holy Cross
St. Mary’s ~ 9:30 am
St. Bernard’s ~ 11:30 am
St. Amaro (In Thanksgiving) Manuel Simoes Zilia Borges Doris Myska Henryk Pyzowski Vera Skoblenick
Manuel & Adelaide Nogueira
Belmira & Laurence Simoes Julia Francisco Fred & Regina Hutchinson Josie & Ted Wegzun Tony Smyrchenski
Rev. Robert Remark
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA Want to learn more about becoming a Catholic? Do you know of someone who does? Are you baptized but never celebrated confirmation? Are you married to a Catholic and want to discover more about the Catholic Faith? The RCIA journey of faith starts again in mid September and will occur on Wednesday evening starting at 7 p.m. If you are interested in joining us or wish to find out more information please contact Fr. Alan, Fr. Lucio, Deacon John or let the office know.
From Ian Duckworth , Family & Youth Worker
I know summer is a busy time for many families and this Catholic Family of Parishes is no exception! I want-
ed to take this opportunity to share about what God's been doing and the fruits of everyone's support with
the young people of Our Catholic Family of Parishes here in Norfolk!
Steubenville Toronto: The Holy Spirit is always present at these conferences and anyone can check out the
videos online here: https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/tor/ and catch a small glimpse at what our
young people experience each year. Friday July 13th we left and the group we took this year was so open.
It's so awesome being on the front lines and see God working in the hearts of our young people. THANK
YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS! You can check out the Facebook page for some of the video taken during the
conference as well.
Summer Bible Camps: This is truly a blessing to be a part of - and I do mean just a small part. With so many
willing to pitch in and bring the gospel in a child-friendly way to our youngest generation, it's impossible not
to be so grateful to all of you. THANK YOU to all those who donated supplies and to all of the staff that made
the camps run so smoothly - it is thanks to you that the young people of our parishes and their families had
seeds of faith planted and/or grown in their hearts this summer. One parent shared their summer planning
process with the staff saying that they tried to encourage their daughter to register in three or four other
camps, but only wanted to attend the Summer Bible Camp.
This is so exciting because it's not the sole responsibility of the youth ministry team to keep families coming
to church, but an entire parish community that welcomes and supports our young people and their families.
Our efforts are transformed into success thanks to all of you who make the Catholic Family of Parishes feel
like such a comfortable and safe place for families, so once again THANK YOU!
Congratulations!
We would like to congratulate the following couples who have recently been united in Holy Matrimony: Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs ~ Bradley Deleye & Gillian Vanden Bussche
May the Lord continue to bless you as you share your lives together!
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, Sept. 6th 7:00-8:00 p.m. at St Mary’s, Simcoe, Upper Hall
Thursday, Oct. 4th 7:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Bernard’s, Waterford, Parish Hall
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:
Sep 11 & 25, Oct 9 & 23 Nov 6 & 20 Dec 4 & 18-Dec.
New Life In Our Parish We Welcome into our Parish Family through the Waters of Baptism
St. Cecilia’s ~ Gabriel Simoes, son of Bruno & Melanie
We would like to congratulate all of these families and thank God for the gift of children in our midst
Pastoral Care Team News Next Pastoral Care Team Meetings are as follows: St Mary’s/ St. Cecilia’s Parishioners: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 3:00 pm St. Mary’s Parish Centre Upper Hall Thursday, March 21, 2019 3:00 pm St. Mary’s Parish Centre Upper Hall Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs/ St. Bernard’s Parishioners: Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 3:00 pm OLQM Parish Hall (Sunday School Room) Thursday, April 4, 2109 3:00 pm OLQM Parish Hall (Sunday School Room)
Annual Walkathon - Walk for Life On Saturday September 15th, Voice for Life will hold its annual Walk for Life fundraiser. Register at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s upper Church Hall, 211
Union Street, Simcoe. The Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends before noon. Route is in downtown Simcoe. Refreshments are served following the Walk. More information and pledge forms, contact Barra 519-583-0277. Walkers are witnessing for the preciousness of all human life. Proceeds from pledges go towards Voice for Life community outreach to promote, through education, the respect for life from the moment of conception to the end of life; regardless of stage of development, physical and mental ability, and age.
Decoration Day ST. MARY'S CEMETERY DECORATION DAY AND MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD September 9TH 2018, at 2 p.m., 271 Fourteenth St. Simcoe. Luncheon to follow at the Army, Navy, and Air Force Club, 53 Water St., Simcoe.
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]
Euchre in La Salette
Come join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at 2:00 pm Sunday at La Salette Community Hall. Euchre will resume Sunday Sept. 9, 2018 @ 2 pm at La Salette Community Hall. Come
join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Admission is $3.00 and 50/50 is available. Beverages and snack provided. This fall session will run: Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30; Oct. 7, 14 & 28; Nov. 4, 11 & 18. All welcome and all proceeds go to Migrant Ministry.
Would you like to Sing with the Choir? Come Sing with Us! Please consider joining any of our Family of Parishes Choirs. Watch for upcoming bulletins for start dates of practices in September! All our choirs are looking for new members. If you love to sing, or if you play an instrument, why not come out and join one (or more) of our choirs. St. Bernard of Clairvaux Sunday Choir Join the Sunday 9:00 am choir at St. Bernard of Clairvaux. New members are always welcome! Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Saturday Evening Choir Choir practice for the Saturday Liturgy Choir at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs will resume on September 11 @ 7:30 pm. Our Mass time is Saturday evenings at 5 pm. Join Us! We welcome singers of any age, who would like to help enrich our Saturday Liturgy. Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Sunday Choir We will resume our weekly practices on September 12 @ 7:30 pm, to prepare for assisting at and adding to our liturgical celebrations at 11:00 am on Sundays at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Church. Folk Choir The choir sings the last Saturday of each month. Practices are usually the two Thursday evenings, 7:15 pm in the Church, prior to singing. For more information contact Sandra Callaghan [email protected] or 519-426-2750. Open Choir The open choir sings on the first Sunday of each month. Practices are in the church one hour before the 11:00 am Mass. For more information contact Kristy [email protected] or 519-420-9404 or Sandy [email protected] or 519-426-8754 Youth Choir Practices Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm @ St. Mary's. For more information contact Ian [email protected] or 519-426-0887 Ext. 26.
St. Bernard’s C.W.L/Migrant Ministry ~ Rummage Sale
Parishioners, thank you to all who donated clothing articles to the Migrant Ministry at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Waterford. Many men throughout the season appreciate being able to "shop" in our little garage boutique before they attend mass after a day's work in the fields. They appreciate the various offerings. We are grateful to you for the quality and quantity of clothing donated. Bendiciones (blessings), gracias! St. Bernard with LaSalette and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Women's Leagues. We are still in need of clothing donations for our migrant workers, drop off at one of our 4 Parish of-fices during office hours, Fr. Frank Murphy 519 582-1717 or St. Bernard’s via Betty at 519 443-5023. Thank you .
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