PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Daniel Devine—brother of Phyllis Ketchabaw
“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord”
WEEK AT A GLANCE (November 17 to 23)
Mon
6 p.m.
OCDS Carmelites
8 p.m.
AA
Tues
1:30 p.m. Celebrate the Word
6 p.m.
SSVP –General Meeting
7 p.m.
Mass—Cancelled
Wed
9:30 a.m. Rosary
10 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion
5 p.m.
Friendship Meal
7 p.m.
“Folk Choir” practice
7 p.m.
CWL Meeting
Thurs
11:30 a.m. Jolly Makers and Cards
7 p.m.
Mass—Cancelled
7:30 p.m. Adult Faith Education
Fri
9:30 a.m. Rosary
10 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
7 p.m.
ULTREYA
Sun
10 a.m.
Parish Library open
11 a.m.
Sunday School
Religious Art Store open after all Masses
Knights of Columbus breakfast after
the 9:00 am Mass
MASS INTENTIONS (November 18 to 22)
Mon
4 p.m.
Mass - with Father Dominic
Tues
7 p.m.
Mass Cancelled
Wed
10 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
Thurs
4 p.m.
Mass at Woodingford Lodge—
Cancelled
7 p.m.
Cancelled
Fri
10 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
Sat
9 a.m.
Sawadski Family
Debbie Cosgrove
Society of St. Vincent De Paul
5 p.m.
Parishioners of St Mary’s
Sun
9 & 11 a.m. Parishioners of St Mary’s
51 Venison St. W.
Tillsonburg, Ontario
N4G 1V1
Tillsonburg
ALTAR SERVER (November 18/20)
Ava Greguric
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE (November 22/23)
Saturday (5 p.m.)
Commentator:
Tony Csinos
1st, 2nd Reader:
Linda Bertling, Veronica Holly
Gift Bearers:
Rosemary and Siobhan Couture
Eucharistic Ministers:
Randy Vince, Colleen Hanley,
Brian Hanley, Jeanette Keba
Greeters:
Dorothy Lipsit
Let your roots go down into Christ,
and let your lives be built on him.
Then your faith will grow strong in
the truth you were taught, and you
will overflow with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:7
Sunday (9 a.m.)
Commentator:
1st, 2nd Reader:
Gift Bearers:
Eucharistic Ministers:
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Greeters:
Sunday (11 a.m.)
Commentator:
1st, 2nd Reader:
Gift Bearers:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Greeters:
Anne Stancek
Brian O’Rourke, Ed Koteles
Joanne Maertens
Barb Compeau, Mae Feeney,
John Oliveira, Mariola Pleli
Joanne Maertens
Anna Bognar
Tom Nealon, Teena Mendonca
Sidonie Damme
Margaret Wilson, Pat D’Hulster,
Marylin Sorochan, Ted Novakowski
Margaret Wilson
ATTENTION:
Bulletin submissions must be e-mailed
to Jane at [email protected] by 4pm
Tuesdays, thank-you for your
cooperation. If you do not have access
to email please call
519-842-3224 ext 21.
phone: (519) 842-3224
fax: (519) 660-7290
email: [email protected]
website: stmarys.dionet.ca
facebook: St Mary’s Parish,
Parish Clergy and Staff
Rev. Tom Ferrera, Pastor
Andre De Decker, Deacon
Jack Grim, Deacon
Colleen Hanley, Pastoral Minister
Office Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs
(9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
Daily Mass
Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
Reconciliation
1/2 hour before all Masses
Children’s “Sunday School”
Sept to June, @ 11 a.m. Mass
Baptism Preparation
Contact Father Tom, ext. 22
Catholic Schools
St. Joseph School: (519) 660-2783
Msgr O’Neil School: (519) 660-2772
St. Mary’s High School: (519) 675-4435
Weddings
November 16, 2014
From Colleen …
“A capable wife, who can find her?” An interesting question posed to us in the first reading this week. It got me thinking, what
about a capable husband, who can find him? How about a capable dentist, mechanic or pastoral minister? Have these readings been
chosen to help us discern our abilities? In the Gospel reading Jesus’ parable begins with the master giving his slaves talents according
to their abilities. If God gives to each one us talents according to our abilities would he find us capable Catholics?
The precepts of the Church are duties that the Catholic Church requires of all the faithful. Quoting from the Catechism of the
Catholic Church # 2041, "The precepts of the Church are set in the context of a moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life. The
obligatory character of these positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to guarantee to the faithful the indispensable
minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor."
1. "You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labour."
2. "You shall confess your sins at least once a year."
3. "You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season."
4. "You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church."
5. "You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church."
If we follow these commands, we'll know that we're headed in the right direction spiritually. A priest once reminded me that this is
the bare MINIMUM that is asked of Catholics. That has stayed with me and challenged me to wonder if I am doing more than the
minimum required to obtain eternal life.
The gospel reading goes on to reveal to us that we should not hide our talents or our abilities, but trade them with others to
gain more talents. This past weekend I was able to witness first hand what Jesus meant in this parable at the CWL bazaar. Here was
an amazing group of women with various talents coming together, sharing their gifts and abilities to help build the community of our
parish and the kingdom of God. Father Tom’s announcement of surpassing our campaign goal was another example of how God
entrusts us with the building of His kingdom, how each one of us can use our talents and abilities to grow together in faith.
St. Paul reminds us to be “children of the light” and to “keep awake and be sober”. Why? So we can answer the question
posed in the first reading, “A capable wife, who can find her?” Are we striving to do more than the bare minimum? Just like the wife
are we trustworthy, doing good, willing to work, considerate, strong, perceptive, reaching out to the needy, speaking kindness and
wisdom, happy, joyful, in awe of God’s mighty power and continually praising God? I want to do more than the minimum; I want to
be a capable wife and more precious than a jewel. Exercising the virtues, participating in the sacraments and daily prayer will reveal
my talents and with the help of God’s grace, I hope I can be an overachiever!
CHECK OUT YOUTH MINISTRY
ON OUR WEBSITE stmarys.dionet.ca
842-3224 or [email protected]
St. Mary’s Parish, Tillsonburg
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TO BE HONEST High School Nights continues Sunday Dec. 7th from 7-9 pm in the Father Langan Parish
Centre. Our topic for December’s gathering TRUE BLUE: Mary’s Magnificat. Christmas will never be
the same once we embrace Mary’s story and her faithfulness. There is no Elf, Grinch, Scrooge or any
Christmas story character that has had as much effect as Mary. If you are in high school come and find
out what we mean by that! Bring a friend or two – it is a great way to meet other high school students,
talk and share your experiences. Ice cream cookie sandwiches and of course blue jello jigglers are on the
menu! For more info see Father Tom or Mrs. Hanley.
MOM’S THE WORD
Our next Mom’s the Word gathering for caregivers of children aged 0-5 is Tuesday December
2nd from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Father Langan Centre. Of course our neighborhood librarian will
be back for story time at 11 am! Come and spend some time getting to know a great group of
parents and caregivers!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School has resumed during the 11 am mass. Any children who are toilet trained up until they are in grade two
are asked to come forward when Father Tom calls them up at the beginning of the mass then with the Sunday School
leader and helpers they children will process out to the Father Langan Parish Centre to learn about the simple rituals of
mass and to experience the gospel stories in language and activities geared to their age level. Children return during
the offertory so they can receive a blessing at communion. For more information please contact Colleen Hanley
Sacrament of Confirmation
It is natural for youth in grade eight to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation seals the
gifts of the Holy Spirit each one was given at their baptism. It is an opportunity for our young people to
stand before the Church and profess their faith and to commit to growing in the rich Catholic faith they
were baptized in. Our parent and candidate (youth who are ready to be confirmed) meeting is Tuesday
January 27th beginning with Mass at 7 pm with the meeting to follow. This meeting will provide resources,
dates and information concerning this sacrament. If your child did not celebrate Confirmation in grade
eight and wish to be confirmed please contact Colleen Hanley (519-842-3224 ext.23).
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter
and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Cecilia
Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43
Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10, or,
(for the memorial of the Dedication)
Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44
Friday:
Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111,
131;Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40
Sunday:
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6;
1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
ADVENT REFLECTION GROUP
Join Anna Kelly on a five week journey with best selling
author, Max Lucado, as you explore his new movie and book
“The Christmas Candle”. This small group will meet Mondays
at 2 pm at the Father Langan Parish Centre, starting
November 24. To join or for more information, please call
Anna at 519-409-0316.
POTLUCK DINNER
ATTENTION all CWL ladies and partners and Knights of
Columbus and their ladies. Come and bring your favourite
dish for a pot luck dinner on December 8th , at 6:00 in the
church hall.
Entertainment will be the singing of Christmas Carols.
We hope to see you all there. Veronica
OXFORD COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE
Oxford County Right to Life is hosting its annual
“Quilt Draw and Breakfast” on November 22nd at 9:30 am
at Henderson Hall .
The speaker will be Bonnie Hunt who attended the “Life
Canada Conference” in BC in October. She will bring us a
report on the Right to Life work across Canada .
The cost for the breakfast is adults $ 5.00, children
free . Please contact Bonnie De Decker at 688 3248 if you
plan to attend or would like tickets for the quilt draw.
ADULT FAITH EDUCATION - A SIX WEEK FALL PROGRAM:
Weekly after the Thursday evening mass from 7:30 pm –
9:00 pm
Location: the Father Langan Parish Centre Library (room 4)
Question and Answer Discussion about the bible facilitated
ST. MARY’S CWL 2014 BAZAAR
by Deacon Andre. Bring a bible.
We want to thank all the Convenors for this year’s Bazaar
Come and share your insights or questions about the CD's
for all their tireless efforts and commitment!! We had
from Lighthouse Catholic Media. CD's can be purchased
another successful Bazaar thanks to everyone who helped in from Deacon Andre. To prepare for the discussion each
any way. Thanks also to everyone who attended our
week, listen to the appropriate CD. Feel free to attend any or
Bazaar. Without all of you, we certainly wouldn’t be able to all of the evenings.
support our Church and all the worthwhile charities in
Nov. 20th “Seven Deadly Sins” by Fr. Robert Barron
Tillsonburg.
Nov. 27th “Jesus is ...” by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Janet Guralski Co-Convenor Veronica Holly Co-Convenor
DELHI CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE
THANK YOU !
Christmas Bazaar on Saturday November 29th from
"A very big THANK YOU from the Convenors of the Bake
11:00 am until 3:00 pm. We will be having luncheon tables
Sale at the Christmas Bazaar held on Sat. Nov. 8th.
with soup and sandwiches and yummies, country store with
St. Mary's C.W.L. ladies never cease to amaze us with their
home baked goodies, penny table, plus special draws along
delicious baked goods and generosity. We truly
with Bingo at 7:00pm, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church
appreciate the time and effort that goes into each and every 110 Adams Ave. Delhi.
donation. Thank you so much! Carolynn V. & Jose V.H."
ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL IN WOODSTOCK
CWL ANNUAL BAZAAR DRAW
St Mary's High School in Woodstock is having a Christmas
Thanks to everyone for buying the Grand Draw tickets. A
Bazaar on Saturday November 22, 2014 from 10am to 3pm
very special thank you to everyone for helping with selling
and we are LOOKING FOR VENDORS! Anything from direct
the tickets. The winners are:
sales to home made, baking, or simply an opportunity to
First Place of $1000.00: Barb Holbrook
fundraise for your team, club or class. If interested please
Second Place of $200.00: Julie Desplenter
email [email protected]
Third Place of $100.00: Pam Good
BETHLEHEM WALK
Thank you everyone! Irene Gubesch
Nov. 21, 22, 28, 29: Bethlehem Walk – the story never gets
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
old! Walk to Bethlehem and marvel at the angels, interact
The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers for their
with shepherds, wise men, Mary and Joseph, and Roman
Kettle Campaign. If interested, please call Amanda at
soldiers, enjoy the sights and sounds of the market - a family
519-842-3231.
tradition for all ages. Tours depart every few minutes from
6 pm to 9 pm each evening. Free Admission! This is an
COLLECTION DATE
NOV 8/9 2014
OUTDOOR event. Crossroads Alliance Church, Hwy. 19
Regular Envelope
$ 7651.00
between Thamesford and Ingersoll.
Loose Collection
$ 603.50
Visit www.bethlehemwalk.ca or find us on FB.
Building Fund
$ 1297.00
In consideration of the many live animals on the trail, no
Total Weekend Collection
$ 9551.50
pets are allowed.