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The Cluster Parishes of Our Lady of Mercy, St. Benedict, St. Joseph
Masses & Confessions
St. Benedict
Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 10:00 am Sunday - 6:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday - 6:30 pm (Vespers) Thursday - 7:00 pm (Confessions) Tues/Thurs - 6-6:30 pm
St. Joseph
Sunday - 11:00 am Wednesday & Saturday - 9:30 am (Confessions) Wed/Sat - 9-9:30 am
Our Lady of Mercy
Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:00 am Monday to Friday - 12:10 pm (Confessions) Mon-Fri - 11:30 am-12 pm Sat - 10:30-11:30 am
Latin Mass
2nd Fridays - 7pm - St. Joseph Church
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Parish Administrator Fr. Brian Jane - ex. 11
Email: [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Fr. Anthony Eboh Email: [email protected] - ex. 16
Deacon Deacon Lyle LaLonge - ex. 26 Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Minister Leonia Downie - ex. 15 Email: [email protected]
Secretaries Lisa De Sena - ex. 14 Anna Iafrate - ex. 13
Ginette Villemaire - ex. 13
Housekeeper Gayle Carroll
Caretakers Chris Burley (Our Lady of Mercy) Lauchie MacDougall (St. Joseph) Teena Burley - (St. Joseph) Mike Potvin - (St. Benedict)
(Office) St. Benedict Church 1011 Oak Ave., Sarnia, ON N7S
Our Lady of Mercy Church 390 N. Christina St., Sarnia, ON N7T 5V9
St. Joseph Church 291 Stuart St., Sarnia, ON N7T 3B9
Office Hours: Monday to Friday ~ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 519-336-2653 Fax #: 1-833-997-1197
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sbsjolm.dol.ca
October 6, 2019 27th Sunday Ordinary Time
A LITTLE FAITH Today our readings are about faith, frustration, and how much is enough. Habakkuk is a complainer having an argument with God. Timothy is encouraging a community challenged by cowardice and the apostles want more faith than they have. Things aren’t happening fast enough for any of them or for us. All of them and we want God to do something sooner rather than later and we want God to give us a reason to believe that it will all work out. What does God do? God puts it back on them—and us—telling Habakkuk to describe the world he wants; telling the apostles to do more than the expected. Doing more with less is a familiar phrase today and a reminder that a little faith may be enough even for the most difficult times. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sacramental
Baptism… Parents must be registered members at one of our parishes. Preparation class is mandatory. Scheduled Baptism Dates: St. Benedict, Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph: 1st Sunday of the month.
First Communion & Confirmation...
These sacraments will take place according to church calendar. Please check the bulletin for notices on preparation, registration and set dates. If your child does not attend a catholic school, please notify the parish. Preparation is mandatory.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(R.C.I.A.)… Classes are set from September to Pentecost. For more information or to register please call the parish office.
Marriage… Approx. 1 year advance notice is appreciated. One of the applicants being married must be a member of one of our cluster parishes. Please contact the parish office to fill out a marriage registration form. Marriage Prep Course is mandatory.
Care & Anointing of the Sick...
Holy Communion is brought regularly to parishioners that are homebound, in nursing homes, and hospitals. Please notify the parish office if you know of someone that is in need of receiving holy communion. For the Anointing of the Sick please contact the parish office. Note: In order to receive sacraments when in hospital or continuous care facilities, please inform the facility’s administration of your Catholic faith.
Funeral… After your initial contact with the funeral home, please contact the parish office for mass preparation. (Pre-planning is encouraged.)
Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery & Resurrection Cemetery & Crematorium 1885 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario
519-542-2623 ~ www.catholiccemeteries.on.ca Family Service Advisors: Jennifer Siklosi & Tiffanie Vancoillie
SVDP Food Bank & Help Center
228 Davis St. ~ 519-337-1058
Mon /Wed 11-3 & Fri 1-4
Year of Prayer
https://www.facebook.com/sbsjolm.dol.ca/
Thanksgiving Parish Appeal - Oct. 12/13
On Thanksgiving, we reflect on the many blessings we have received. With hearts full of love and generosity, parishioners give financial support to help meet the needs of our parish and those we serve, locally as well as across our diocese. Caring for others and seeking social justice are deeply rooted in our faith: in the Gospel, Jesus directs us to help the poor, feed the hungry and clothe the naked. Together, people and parishes are united in our incredible mission to bring Christ’s light to the world. Please give as you are able, and pray for those in need.
Thanksgiving Food Drive - Oct. 12/13
In support of St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank/Help Centre Non-perishable food items can be left in designated boxes that will be at church entrances. Monetary donations are also very appreciated and can be
placed in the weekend collection baskets. Please mark your envelope: “St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank”, and include your name, address, phone number, and parish. Thank you for your support!
October 6, 2019 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekday Masses & Intentions Meetings & Happenings
St. Benedict
Oct. 8 7:00 pm - CWL General Mtg 10 7:00 pm - Franciscans Form Mtg
Our Lady of Mercy
Oct. 7 1:00 pm - CWL Mtg 7:00 pm - Bible Study 8 7:00 pm - Italian Rosary 9 11:30 am - Perpetual Help Devotions 6:30 pm - ALPHA Dinner/Mtg 7:00 pm - Choir Practice 10 2:00 pm - KC Scripture Meditation 11 1:00 pm - Art Group
St. Joseph
Oct. 9 9:30 am - Devotions 11 7:00 pm - Latin Mass
St. Benedict Tues. Oct. 8 - 6:30pm Pietro Savo (Savo & Gabriele Family)
Jose Ortins (Maria Ortins & Daughters)
Fran Thomson (Fran Rozario)
WED. Oct. 9 - 10am - Vision N.H.
Jean Duguay (Parish Staff)
Thurs. Oct. 10 - 6:30pm Giovanni Di Scanno (Family)
Eileen Catherine Mattioli (Kay Williams)
Frances Falkenburg (Maria & Umberto Taglione)
St. Joseph
Wed. Oct. 9 - 9:30am Pietro Pellegrinuzzi (Family)
Lani Malonzo Muldong (Maria Salting)
Micheline Lawson (Laurie & Johanne Fillion & Family)
Sat. Oct. 12 - 9:30am Luciano D’Alessandro (Wife Maria & Family)
Paul Greenwood (Donna & Family)
Micheline Lawson (Liz & Aime Guindon)
Our Lady of Mercy
Mon. Oct. 7 - 12:10 Ana & Amelia Macedo (Sofia & Family)
Intention of Grace Tulang (Margarita)
James Fader (Deery Family)
Tues. Oct. 8 - 12:10 Maria Conte (Maria & Mario Rosati)
Odilia Sousa Melo (Lucia Lima)
Fr. Nick Marro (Sarnia Friends)
Wed. Oct. 9 - 12:10 Francesco D’Angela (Honore & Lidia D’Angela)
Mary Jane Cassin (Jim Cassin)
Audrey Bouchie & Family (Gordon Desmoulin)
Thurs. Oct. 10 - 12:10 Homer Phillion (Family)
Helen Podolinsky (Helen & Karol Bartos)
Mary & Mathew Bednar (Bednar & Evangelista Families)
Fri. Oct. 11 - 12:10 Jermias Octavio Melo (Joe & Fernanda)
Ines Silva (Joe & Fernanda Aguiar)
Deceased Family of Sofia Macedo (Sofia)
Offertory Collection St. Joseph OLM St. Benedict
Sept. 29, 2019 Reg Env $1,192.00 $2,277.00 $3,842.25 Loose 134.63 377.85 655.75 Auto Debit 447.00 1,129.00 1,323.00 Total $1,773.63 $3,783.85 $5,821.00
This Week’s Readings … (Oct. 6) First Reading (Amos 6:1a, 4-7). Second Reading (1 Timothy 6:11-16). Gospel (Luke 16:19-31).
Pray For
Our prayers and sympathy
to the family of…
† Yvette Desroches
May she and all the faithful departed rest in the peace of Christ.
Diocesan ministers to pray for
~ Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary ~ Rev. Nelson Cabral ~ Mr. Ian Duckworth, Coord Yth Min ~ Deacon John Vezina ~ Rev. Donald Lococo, C.S.B. ~ Deacon Charles (Chuck) Stillwell ~ Rev. Gregory Bonin
Please pray for our sick
Savana Michaud, Victor & Vanessa DaSilva, Christopher Philip, Pieter Kole, Norma Carson, Sylvia Vulakovic, Raymond Sauve, Fr. Andrew Sosnowski, Brian Winterton, Marilyn Jenner, Greg Detailleur, Angela DeCiantis, Rick Fraser, Jenny Michaud, Sonya Smith, Mary Debus, Sheridan Penhale, Pat Cuthbert, Jennifer Ennett, Carol Haley, Blessa Hindley, Fran LaChance, Athena Fowler, Maria Cabral, George Mathieson, Joan Baley, Jackie Detailleur, Pat Daye, Don Desjardins, Shawna Paradis, Rev. Paul Smith, Frank Power, Dawn Harris, Armine Dennie, Tyler Manzon, Sandro Manzon, Grace Gauci, Ally Wodham, Thelma Brost, Joan Bunyan, Emaline Rideout, Louise Jovic, June Shepherd, Pauline Mino, Jackie Dunlop, Fatima Ortins, Lena Rattigan, Arlene Fader, Mary Bigras, Cindy Phillips, John Christopher Hummell, Anna Schincariol, Rod McKinnon, Penny Koziol, Evelyn Vollrath, Moira Spowart, Yari & Dan Lynch, Cheryl Kelly, Joseph Dias, Rose Hayes Marcy, Mariamma Jacob, Jackie Croskery, Pamela Cunningham, Yvonne LeBeau, Claude Lalonde, Pat Foster, Averi Durocher.
If you would like your name removed from this list please call the parish office.
Perpetual Help Devotions - Wednesdays Our Lady of Mercy Church - 11:30 am
Perpetual Help Devotions - Wednesdays St. Joseph Church - following 9:30am mass
Exposition/Devotions - 1st Fridays Our Lady of Mercy Church - 11 am
Meat Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursdays Our Lady of Mercy Church Hall - 7 pm
Card Night - 1st Fridays St. Benedict Church Hall - 7 pm
Soup Social - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Our Lady of Mercy Hall - 12:30 pm (NO Soup Social June - Sept)
Sunday Parish Breakfast - 3rd Sundays
St. Benedict Church Hall (after Mass)
Children’s Sunday Liturgy: Our Lady of Mercy: 9am Mass (ages 3-7) St. Joseph: 11am Mass (JK to grade 2) St. Benedict: 10am Mass (ages 3-7)
Next Week’s Readings … (Oct. 13) First Reading (2 Kings 5:14-17). Second Reading (2 Timothy 2:8-13). Gospel (Luke 17:11-19).
The Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes before weekend masses at our cluster churches during October.
The Rosary will also be prayed in Italian on Tuesdays at 7pm at Our Lady of Mercy Church during October.
We are in need of volunteers to host the weekend coffee socials at our parishes after mass. If you can help, please sign up at the welcome desk.
October 6, 2019 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Third Annual Family-Friendly Oktoberfest
In support of our seminarians, Third Annual Family-Friendly Oktoberfest.
A dinner-dance at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall Saturday, Oct 26, at 7 pm.
Traditional food [buffet] including: Schnitzel and Oktoberfest sausage.
Cash bar; DJ & Dancing; Kids Costume Contest; Photo-booth, Door Prizes, 50- 50, Gift Basket Raffle.
Tickets: Sarnia parish offices or call 519-542-7528 Cost: Adults - $25, Kids [age 6 to 12] - $10.
Discount of 10% for a table of ten.
St. Benedict Council 11164...
Sun. Oct. 6 - Breakfast at OLM Hall after the OLM Holy Rosary Society communion Mass. Sunday afternoon, between 2:30 to 3:30pm, Annual Life Chain, London Rd. Our Knights participation is strongly urged to show support to this important cause. Signs can be picked up at Loblaw Superstore or Giant Tiger parking lot. Refreshments served afterwards at OLM Hall.
Sun. Oct. 20 - Parish breakfast in the church hall. Due to increasing costs, we had to increase prices: Adult price now $7, no change in price for children under 12- $3. Menu: eggs, pancakes, sausage, beverage, toast and jam. Proceeds will be used to purchase 2 cartons of kids coats (24 coats) for the SVDP Food bank. Your support is appreciated. This year the project will exceed $600.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
St. Benedict, St. Joseph & Our Lady of Mercy CWL
The Fall Regional Day will take place on Saturday, October 19 at Holy Angels in St. Thomas.
We will try to arrange car pooling. Departure: 7:15am from St. Benedict's parking lot Registration: 8:30am ~ Day ending approx. 3pm
Cost: $10 will be paid by your CWL.
If you are interested please contact: St. Benedict: Carol Hall 519 542 2040; OLM: Pat Sloan 519 336 7292 St. Joseph: Laurie Hardy 519 332 5378
Our Lady of Mercy CWL...
CWL Meeting - Mon. Oct. 7 (date change due to Thanksgiving Day).
St. Benedict CWL...
GENERAL MEETING - Tues. Oct. 8 following the 6:30 pm mass. Please remember to bring Christmas cards which we will prepare to send to our service men and women. There will be a short presentation by Wendy Swanson, Elections Canada 2019 Community Relations Officer-Seniors. If you want to bring your tablet or cell, Wendy will be available to help you check that you are registered to vote. WiFi available.
St. Joseph CWL…
If anyone has a freezer chest in good working condition that they could donate to St. Joseph Church, please call Laurie Hardy 519-332-5378.
ST. BENEDICT CWL Fall Bazaar - Sat. Oct. 26 from 10am-2pm Conveners: Brenda Stack 519 542 4889 and Carol Hall 519 542 2040.
The following are the table conveners. Please call them if you have items to donate or are able to help.
TEA TABLES: Elly Gilroy 519 344 9198 CAKE WALK: Pat Heit 519 336 1273 DELI TABLE: Louise Ryan 519 337 4771 BOOK NOOK: (puzzles/books) Rose Knight 519 344 7279 KNITTING: Josephine Murphy 519 383 8975
ST. JOSEPH CWL “Winter” Bazaar - Sat. Nov. 9 from 9am-12pm Convenors Lynda Miller 519-383-6798 and Charlene Hummel 519-542-4244 encourage the ladies of the
parish to contact them to help with the success of this annual event. Many hands make light work and are very much appreciated. For anyone who would like to help with donating items we are happy to accept...
CAKE WALK: decorated cakes GIFT TABLE: “new” items to raffle CANDY TABLE: Winter & Christmas candy treats - fudge too!! DELI TABLE: canning pickles, jams, jelly’s, chili sauce, relishes, beets, beans. MEAT PIES and PICKLED ASPARAGUS all ready!! BAKE TABLE: yummy baked items from pies to brownies, tarts, date squares, cookies and cupcakes, muffins and loaves. KNITTING, SEWING, CRAFT TABLE: items made with love are welcome!! Crochet hanging tea towels, dish cloths, knitted baby blankets, Winter/Christmas items: yard angels, swags, mini metal Christmas trees, wreaths and much more!! TREASURE TABLE: gently used household items, jewellery, kids toys, games, books & novels. Please no stuff animals or clothing. (please contact Lynda or Charlene for item drop off availability at the church between Oct 20th to Nov 1st). Please call us or come see us at church on Sundays and we can discuss how you are able to help us!
SEWING: Marian Blonde 519 332 9028 BAKE TABLE: Monica Laird 519 337 9333 CANDY: Brenda Stack 519 542 4889 TREASURES & JEWELS: Susan Chervinsky 519 336 0706 RAFFLE: Wendy Swanson 519 381 7041
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October 6, 2019 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lambton Right to Life - Upcoming EVENTS...
This weekend - Sunday, Oct. 6 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. along London Line
Please join in this peaceful witness to the sanctity of all human life. You can pick up a sign at either the Superstore or Giant Tiger parking lot. All are invited for refreshments in the parish hall of Our Lady of Mercy Church immediately after Life Chain, compliments of the Knights of Columbus.
Unplanned is showing in a theatre near you! The movie Unplanned is the true story of Abby Johnson's experiences while working in a abortion clinic for eight years. What she saw changed everything. All showings are at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Dates and locations as follows: Forest - Kineto Theatre, (24 King St. West): Thurs. Oct. 10. Sponsored by Lambton Right to Life. Sarnia - Sarnia Library Theatre, (Christina St. at Wellington):
Wed. Oct. 9, Thurs. Oct. 17. Sponsored by Christian Impact Forum. The official rating for this movie is 14A: Persons younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This movie contains scenes that could be disturbing to some viewers, and is not recommended for children.
Annual Dinner & Silent Auction - Mon. Nov. 4 Sarnia Christian School (gym), Exmouth St. at Pontiac Doors open at 6pm for bidding / dinner served at 6:30pm Tickets: $25/person (please purchase before Sun. Oct. 27) For tickets please contact: Lou Billet, Sarnia, 519-344-9395 or Elizabeth VanDenAssem, Wyoming, 519-466-0972. Quality Auction items are appreciated (eg. gift cards, decorative items, new baby clothes etc.) Items appreciated by Sunday, Oct. 27. Please call a ticket seller or the LRTL office 519-542-1132 to donate items. To donate baked goods, please deliver them to the gym between 2-5pm the day of the banquet.
Rayjon Events...
Rayjon Awareness Trip to the Dominican Republic in March 2020 - Information Session Sunday, Oct. 6 at Grace United Church from 1-3pm. Teenagers 16 and over and adults all ages are welcome. Contact Bryce McGarvey 519 542 1542 or visit the Rayjon website www.rayjon.org
Rayjon’s Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7pm at Sacred Heart Parish Meeting Room (1465 Lecaron Ave., Sarnia). All are welcome. Light snacks and refreshments provided. Reports on the impact of Rayjon’s work in 2019 will be shared, and Board membership confirmed.
Rayjon Fall Fair Thank you - On behalf of the 16 member committee of women who have fueled and organized the annual Rayjon Fall Fair for the past 25 years, I want to say thank you to our local community that has never wavered in its support. Your ongoing generosity has allowed us to deliver a quality one-day event every September that has raised an amazing amount of money and awareness for Rayjon’s projects in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. We have forged stronger connections among ourselves as we worked and reached out together to our Haitian and Dominican beneficiaries. With gratitude, Dianne McKillican, Rayjon Fall Fair Convenor
An evening with Mitch Albom - Bestselling author Mitch Albom returns to Sarnia to share the story of Chika, a young Haitian orphan whose short life forever changed his heart. Please join us at The Imperial Theatre on Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. Mitch will be speaking and signing his latest book. Tickets are available only at The Imperial Box Office, https://www.imperialtheatre.net/
30 September 2019 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Re: Special Joint Campaign CCCB-CCODP for Emergency Relief in the Bahamas
It is with great sadness and concern that we have learned of the extensive damage left behind by the hurricane and tropical storm in the Bahamas. I am always amazed by the generosity of the people of our diocese at the time of a natural disaster, and ask you to support emergency relief efforts for victims of the hurricane and tropical storm in the Bahamas through collections that will be taken up in our parishes. Once again, we will work with the Canadian Catholic Organization of Development and Peace (CCODP) in ensuring that the funds collected are safely delivered. Development and Peace is working in collaboration with the Caritas members in the region. In the Diocese of London, funds are to be collected at the parish level and will be forwarded to CCODP. Along with the funds, prayers are urgently needed at this time for the victims and their families. Your prayers, generosity, and assistance are greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, C.S.B., Bishop of London
Please make your cheque payable to your parish and mark “Bahamas” in the memo. Donations can be placed in the Sunday collection basket. Tax receipt will be issued.
Anyone in need of a diabetes tester please call the parish office.
St. Vincent de Paul Treasurer Needed
We are in need of a treasurer for St. Benedict / St. Joseph
SVDP conference. Anyone interested in this position please
call Lorraine Michieli 519-383-7237 / 519-331-8750.
October 6, 2019 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We wish to thank our parish Philipino community for the beautiful display of their culture. On Saturday, Sept. 28, our Lady of Mercy celebrated the feast day of San Lorenzo Ruiz. In addition to the Holy Mass, we were treated to Philipino music, dancing and a meal that will not soon be forgotten. This year was a first in our parish for this celebration, but make sure to mark your calendar for next year. Thank you to the committee and everyone who participated on that special evening.
As many of you will remember, this past August saw St. Joseph bell ringing once again after a long absence. This was a special project dear to many in our parish. Several groups and individuals worked hard to make this dream a reality including St. Joseph CWL ladies and Knights of Columbus Council 1429. This project was more costly than originally budgeted for. We are grateful and pleased to announce that both of our parishes service arms came through with additional funding. Thank you to the CWL ladies for your cheque of $1000 and to our gentleman
Knights for your cheque of $1500. You inspire us with your dedication.
As fall and winter will soon be here, we are working tirelessly to complete those many outside jobs while the weather cooperates. You will notice Our Lady of Mercy 141 year old front doors are finally repainted. Many hours were spent stripping old loose finish, epoxy filling rot, priming and painting those doors. The colour chosen is close to the original paint colour used in 1878.
The cluster parish property and grounds committee are hoping to coordinate volunteers for small and medium size projects in the parish. We are looking to start an email database so we can let those interested in volunteering be aware of upcoming projects. Group emails will periodically be sent out and you can sign up for those jobs that you are interested in helping with. An example of upcoming projects include painting walls at all three of our parish halls. Maybe you can't help with something that physical, but there will be lots of opportunities for every-one. Perhaps you can help serve coffee and refreshments at our weekend Mass coffee socials. It's up to you, this is a no pressure group that will hopefully be fun yet productive. If you are interested in participating, please send Chris Burley an email: [email protected] with “Parish Volunteers” in the heading, or you can contact the parish office.
Open Masses at St. Peter’s Seminary
Open Mass in the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel: Sundays at 11am: Nov. 3, 2019, and Jan. 19 and March 1, 2020.
New San Rocco Committee Members Welcome
The San Rocco Festival Committee will be hosting a Social looking for new committee members for 2020. Come and meet the committee and see if participating in the festival is right for you. Bring your family. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Our Lady of Mercy Hall, Sunday, Oct. 27 from 1-3pm. For more information contact Linda Iacovella [email protected] or 519-337-8756.
St. Michael / Sacred Heart Social Justice
Missions Committee Presents
"The Many Faces of Missions" Celebration - Witness - Testimony October Extraordinary Mission Month Declaration by Pope Francis Wednesday, October 16, 2019 @ St. Michael Church
Celebration of Eucharist with Bishop Dabrowski @ 6 p.m. Missions Witnessing with Rev. David Reilander, Catholic Missions in
Canada & Deacon David Robertson, London Diocese Mission Commission Wall of Testimony - Deanery Missions Groups/Individuals
(To participate in the Wall of Testimony contact Vera Lawlor ([email protected]; 519-896-4389
or Martha Knight ([email protected]; 519-332-0635)
October 6, 2019 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time