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Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017

Knights of Columbus, Council 3515 Contact information for the Grand Knight: Ken Van Dyk at 519-537-5290 or email at:

holytrinity.grandknight@gmail.com

Holy Trinity Catholic Women’s League

Penny Sale Items We are asking for donations of NEW items for our Penny Sale Table. Please bring them in beginning October 1

st until

October 29th

. Label them “CWL Penny Sale” - include your Name and the Cost of the item (required for licence paper-work). Place them in the box under the table in the Narthex labelled “Donations for Penny Sale”. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Ferraro at 519-539-2944 or Carmen Velocci at 519-469-3042.

Bazaar Craft Table Calling all “crafty” people! We are asking for all kinds of crafts: knitting, crochet, sewing, wooden toys, garden art, etc.— one of a kind or multiple items. Please put the items, labelled “CWL Bazaar Craft Table”, in the box under the table in the Narthex. Contact Kazia Sodaro at 519-290-1439 or Carmen Velocci at 519-469-3042.

Canned, Preserves, Jams Did you get out your big cooking pots this fall? We are looking for jams, jellies, apple sauces, or preserves of any kind to put in our Bazaar “Gift Baskets.” If you have something to donate, label it “CWL Bazaar Gift Basket” and place it under the table in the Narthex.

Save the Date! Holy Trinity C.W.L Starlight Bazaar

Saturday, November 18th

, 10am—2pm Parish Life Centre, St. Joseph’s Room & Narthex

General Convenor ******* Carmen Velocci ***** 519-469-3042 Penny Sale Table ******** Linda Ferraro ******* 519-539-2944 Raffle Tickets ************* Fatima Cabral ****** 515-290-1649 Tea Room **************** Jerri Beauchamp *** 519-537-3626 Bake Table *************** Agnes Leger ******** 519-290-1934 Craft Table *************** Kazia Sodaro ******* 519-290-1439 Yesterday’s Treasures*** Christine Nowak **** 519-533-6477 Basket Table ************* Rosemary Bruyns ** 519-423-6555 Religious Table ********** Christine Gable ***** 519-539-5345

We appreciate any and all donations to our bazaar. Please be sure to label them clearly for CWL Bazaar or Penny Sale. If you would like to help at one of the tables at the Bazaar, or have any questions, please call any of the above Convenors before November. Thank you for helping to make our major fundraiser a success.

CWL contact info: cwlholytrinity@hotmail.com Our next meeting is Wednesday, November 1

st

at 7:30 pm in the Parish Life Centre.

Holy Trinity CWL High School Scholarships Once again this year, our CWL has welcomed applications from all our 5 high schools in Woodstock. Each application was graded in three categories, grades, extra curricular activities and an essay. Congratulations go to; Alissa Ayea, Tanya Broschinski,

Eliza Van Weerdhuisen, and Cole Weninger from St. Mary’s and Jacob Van Boekel from Huron Park. A cheque for $200 was presented to each student at their Graduation. Congratulations and best wishes go out to all students entering post secondary schools. God Bless.

Last Monday, we had our first card night of the Fraternal year. Had some fun playing Euchre. If you play or want to learn the game, be sure to come out next month.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Can & Bottle Drive for Missions ~ before all Masses. Saturday, November 4

th & Sunday, November 5

th

Full Delicious Breakfast Sunday, November 5

th

starting at 9:30 AM

Knights of Columbus General Meeting Monday, November 6

th ~ The meeting will start at 7:30 PM

with a 1st Degree for new members.

Turkey Bingo Saturday, November 25

th

**If you would like to sponsor a game, please let us know.

CWL 2018 Memberships 2018 CWL memberships are due now. CWL National would like all 2018 dues submitted by December 15, 2017. There is a pink envelope in your 2017 box of offertory envelopes, or you can use the pink envelopes available on the table in the Narthex. New members are always welcome. Membership fee is $25. Also, please include an email address with your membership fee so we can keep you up-to-date on our CWL events. You may also contact Rosemary Rose-Bruyns by email at cwlholytrinity@hotmail.com or by phone at 519-423-6555.

Holy Trinity CWL Executive Council 2018-2019 Nominations are now open for the 2018-2019 Holy Trinity CWL executive. Nomination sheets and a list of eligible members will be located in the gathering area. Nominations will be open the month of October. This is a great way to meet and work with a great group of sisters in the league. A willing heart and an open mind are the only prerequisites. Please discern this calling.

Holy Trinity CWL Raffle Ticket Sale Raffle tickets are now available for the Nov. 18, 2017 draw. First prize is $300 cash!! Please sign out an envelope on the clipboard and sell to family and friends. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. See poster for more details.

Envelopes are available on the table in the gathering area.

World Mission Sunday October 22 is World Mission Sunday. This observance, mandated by the Holy Father, reminds us of our baptismal calling to share in the missionary work of the Church. In times of tragedy, natural disaster, war, and persecution, many people look to the Church and her missionaries for help and hope. World Mission Sunday celebrates our unity as a human family and provides an opportunity to financially support the work of missionaries and the Church among the suffering and the poor.

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Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017

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Sunday in Ordinary Time – Some Musings “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” The gospel for this weekend admonishes us to

keep our priorities in order; putting God first and foremost in our daily lives and ensuring that we are open to His word. When we get up in the morning, our first priority ought to be our morning devotions but frequently, there are other things that take our attention. There’s breakfast to prepare; we need to rush into the shower to be ready to go for work; the lunches need to be packed and the morning goes and our prayer life is put off. Or we become so engrossed in worldly things that we miss those marvelous opportunities that come to us when God reveals Himself in so many small and wondrous ways. When I read the gospels and hear the subterfuge of the Scribes and Pharisees as they try to trap Jesus, I realize that very often we can do exactly the same thing. When we try to weasel our way out of doing our moral duty, when we try to find ways to excuse our poor behaviour, when we do all those little things that can come so easily when the task at hand is difficult, we’re exactly like the Scribes and Pharisees. We can easily point fingers at those in the gospel who do not recognize Jesus for what He truly is, but all too frequently, we do exactly the same thing. We try to trap Jesus and in doing so we further burden His cross. This gospel reading reminds us that we need to get our priorities straight. We need, at all times, to put God first in our lives. When we don’t do that we can find ourselves running in circles, never sure where to spend our time, never sure what the right thing to do is. It’s why we can become so stressed, so anxious, so worried. We need to remember the lilies of the field. Getting our priorities straight is not always easy; living as we do in a world that is constantly changing, we are inundated on so many sides with things meant to distract us, to entertain us, to keep us busy with the things of this world that we lose sight of what is really important. We lose family time, we lose time with friends, we lose ourselves in the hubbub of earthly duties. And most of all we lose time with God. Sitting in the stillness where our cell phones, our iPads, our laptops, are set aside, where we can spend time in prayer, in listening, in reading His word or the words of the wise, allows us time to refuel our depleted resources. It gives us time to set our priorities. I try to start and end each day with prayer and spiritual reading. I don’t always spend a lot of time but I do try to ensure that the time I spend is focused solely on my prayer. I find these moments calm an otherwise hurried spirit and allow me time to set my path along His way. I’ve watched the seasons slowly changing, the wind whipping leaves in a death spiral, the creatures scurrying to prepare for the onset of winter, and I realize that if I don’t take these precious moments, I become blown about by the winds of change and the world. I become uncentred and unfocused. I’m like a lost child. Let’s give to God the things that are His. And if we truly understand our God, everything is His. His mighty hand holds it all and we are blessed when we share the things He puts before us: the warm breeze, the majesty of oaks and willows, the tiny creatures that bless our world. I truly believe that if we knew how to look at life, all life would become prayer. Wishing you a week of many prayer filled moments and many small miracles. Betty Bruch

Legion of Mary Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 pm in St. Kateri room. For more info., please call Jennifer at 519-465-4009

Baptism Preparation – 2018 Wednesday evenings on the following dates – January 10, April 4, May 2, June 6, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7.

N.B.: Baptism Preparation begins at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph room, or as otherwise indicated, and concludes in Holy Trinity Church. **Please note that a pre-Baptism preparation interview is necessary.

Sacrament of Baptism - 2018 Sundays at 1:00 p.m.–January 28, February 11 (if needed before Lent), April 29, May 27, June 24, August 26, September 30, October 28, November 25.

For more information, please contact Sister Teresa at tmorrison@dol.ca or at (519) 539-0876.

Let No One Go Hungry There is a “Feed the Hungry” bin in the Narthex near the CWL Religious Goods Store. Thank you for your continued support of the Salvation Army Food Drive. The Salvation Army has provided the following list of food items that are most needed by the Food Bank: Pancake Mix Peanut Butter & Jam Pancake Syrup Cereal Hamburger Helper School Snacks Canned Fruit Instant Coffee

Canned Meat Regular Tea Canned Pasta (e.g. Ravioli, Beefaroni, etc.) Canned Salmon Crackers Canned Tomatoes Cookies

Chick Peas Juice Boxes Mixed Beans Rice Kidney Beans Chunky Soups

Please note that Baptism dates for 2017 are fully booked. We are presently scheduling for 2018. However, if you have a special situation, please call the parish office at 519-539-0876 or e-mail Sister Teresa at tmorrison@dol.ca

Reflection on our Gospel Reading

From today’s Isaiah reading: God says to God’s anointed, Cyrus...

"I have called you by name, Giving you a title, though you knew me not."

Reflection: Isaiah provides us with insight: God even uses non-believing humans to accomplish God’s will. We see God’s hand working through the gifts of others, "anointed" to do good. It is obvious that our God’s good actions are not restricted to a church building, or to any one faith community. God works outside the box too. So we ask ourselves:

From our Baptism we have been anointed.

To whom and where am I anointed by God to serve?

Do I see the hand of God in those doing good who have no explicit faith?

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Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017

Bereavement Support Loving Creator…. We have heard the cries for justice and peace from all over the earth. We are moved to tears by the suffering and struggles of so many around the globe. We sense the dark clouds of war looming over us; we sit in the shadow of death. Grant us the grace to walk in righteousness. Draw us closer to you that our hearts and minds may discern the way of peace shown by your son, Jesus. For you alone have been our help in ages past, and you are our shelter and our hope in the years to come.

(Prayer for Peace; by Denise Colterman-Fox; October- Living with Christ; page 182)

For supportive companionship and/or information, contact Holy Trinity Parish at (519) 539-0876 or tmorrison@dol.ca

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) “Walking is one of my favorite words when I think about a Christian and about the Church. I think this is truly the most wonderful experience we can have; to belong to a people walking, journeying through history together with our Lord, who walks among us! We are not alone; we do not walk alone. We are part of the one flock of Christ that walks together. What can be more beautiful than this? I repeat often: walking with our people, sometimes in front, sometimes behind, and sometimes in the middle. We walk in front in order to guide the community, in the middle in order to encourage and support, and at the back so that no one lags too far behind, to keep them united. Here let us ask ourselves: How do we walk?”

(The Church of Mercy; by Pope Francis, pages 75 & 76, Loyola Press)

For more information about RCIA, call (519) 539-0876 or e-mail Sr. Teresa at tmorrison@dol.ca

Senior Youth Ministry Upcoming Dates – Please mark your calendars! Thursday, October 26

th, 7 – 9 p.m. (Please note day & time change)

Saint Andre Relics are at our parish this day. There will be Eucharistic Adoration, music, prayers in the church followed by our social/food in the Parish Life Centre. We invite you to come and find out more about Brother Andre Bessette who was the first male Canadian born saint. He was canonized on October 17

th, 2010.

November 6th – Guest speaker Fr. Patrick Beneteau will be

here November 20

th -

November 18th – Special Event – Regenerate(d) 2017 Youth

Rally in Niagara Falls from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Theme “What is Truth” Registration forms will be available at our next youth group

Junior Youth Ministry - Grades 5 – 8 Registration is required in order to attend junior youth group. You can access the registration form on our parish website under Youth/Junior Youth Ministry. Please bring this form with you if you would like to join. Forms are always available on our youth group nights. In order to be environmentally friendly at youth group we are asking, if you are able, that everyone brings a water bottle with their name on it to our youth group nights. Upcoming Dates – Please mark your calendars! October 30th – 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Pumpkin Carving night November 13th – Gym night at Holy Family School November 27th – Social Justice/Service evening December 11th – Christmas Social

Decision Point Confirmation Program We are once again offering “Decision Point” as our preparation program for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The leaders and candidates will be meeting for 3 blocks of 4 week sessions over the next six months to cover all the topics in preparation for this Sacrament that they will be receiving at the end of May 2018. The following are our dates and topics for our first block of sessions set to begin in November. We meet from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Centre (church hall) each evening. Please arrive by 6:50 p.m. so that we can start on time. Thursday, November 2

nd

Session 1: Life is Choices Wednesday, November 8

th

Session 2: What’s Holding You Back? Thursday, November 16

th

Session 3: The Jesus Question Wednesday, November 22

nd

Session 4: The Prayer Process

Bereavement News Holy Trinity Parish joins the families and friends who are grieving the death of loved ones. We especially remember in prayer – **Dora Telfer, grandmother of Anita Clark. **Deacon John Vallely, director of the Permanent Diaconate Program. May all who grieve the deaths of Dora and Deacon John experience comfort and peace in your faith and in shared memories.

“The eyes of the Lord are on those who hope in his merciful love.”

First Reconciliation Preparation Session There will be one preparation session for all children from Public/Homeschooled/Ste. Marguerite on Wednesday, November 15

th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Life

Centre (hall). Parents must drop off and pick up your child in the Parish Life Centre. It is important and expected that all children attend this preparation session.

First Reconciliation Our children who are registered to make their Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion this 2017/2018 school year will be celebrating for the first time the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the end of November. Please pray for all our children as they experience God’s love and forgiveness in this beautiful sacrament of healing and peace. Here is the list of dates, times and schools that the children will be celebrating the Sacrament; Wednesday, November 29th at 10:30 a.m. for St. Michael – at the church

Wednesday, November 29th at 1:00 p.m. for Holy Family – at the church

Thursday, November 30th at 1:00 p.m. for St. Patrick – at the school

Friday, December 1st at 10:30 a.m. – Ste. Marguerite – at the church

Saturday, December 2nd at 9:30 a.m. for Public/Homeschool/ or those who may have missed their Sacrament during the week – at the church

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Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017

PRAYER LINE ~ If you would like to add someone to

the Prayer Line, please call 519-537-3633.

USA SHOPPING BUS TRIP Our annual fall Shopping Trip to Port Huron is set for Saturday, November 18

th.

The cost is $40.00 Payment is due when you book your seat. The bus leaves from the Holy

Trinity Parish parking lot, 1420 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, at 7:00 am & returns 7:00 pm. Please ensure you have a valid passport. Your contact: Louise Taschner at 519-421-2524 for more info

CWL HOLLY DAZE BAZAAR The Catholic Women’s League of Sacred Heart Ingersoll invite you to come out to our yearly fundraiser the

HOLLY DAZE BAZAAR Saturday, November 4

th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

at Henderson Hall, John Street, Ingersoll Booths include: Penny Table – Crafts – Baking – Sewing – Green Plants – Country Store – Christmas Decorations – Draws and more. After shopping visit us at the Tea Room for a homemade lunch featuring chili and sandwiches. All proceeds will go to CWL mission and local projects. Thank you for your support.

HOLY LAND CHRISTIANS

This weekend, October 21st

& 22nd

, we will have with us a guest speaker representing "Holy Land Christians", who, after the Masses, will briefly address the issues and concerns regarding the Christian presence in The Holy Land. Christians in the Holy land graciously ask your support through prayers and the purchase of special religious art pieces. Process of the sales generate much needed employment four our Christians brothers and sisters in Bethlehem. Cheques, cash, debit and credit cards will be accepted. God Bless you for your generosity, for your help, and for your prayers."

Holidays and Grief “The yule-log sparkled keen with frost,

No wing of wind the region swept But over all things brooding slept

The quiet sense of something lost.” (Tennyson)

The stores are already filling with holiday foods, lights, gifts and joyful music. Families are gathering and enjoying one another’s company. For many of us in the parish there will be an empty place this Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas. And our hearts may feel very heavy. Holy Trinity Parish will offer companionship, reflection and support for anyone finding the holidays difficult. Please join us for a time of sharing – Tuesdays for six weeks.

Tuesday, November 14th

– Tuesday, December 19th

St. Joseph Meeting Room – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.(noon)

If you are interested to participate please leave a message for Terri McCartney at 519-539-0876 or email Sr. Teresa at tmorrison@dol.ca

Youth Ministry Help The youth ministry could always use help in a variety of ways:

Baking or providing snacks for our Monday night youth groups (Junior and/or Senior)

Pick up for snacks can be arranged if you let me know. Some examples of snacks are; fruit tray, veggies and dip tray, cheese & crackers, bottled water, juice boxes, pop & chips, cookies or squares.

Food for our youth meetings is one of the biggest costs but a very important part of our youth gatherings.

Drivers when we attend special events

Financial support (to help offset costs for our special events)

Prayers are always needed and appreciated. You can offer these prayers up for the teens and all the leaders.

Please contact me if you are able to help in any way. God bless.

Rita Butler, CYM at rbutler@dol.ca

Holy Trinity Children’s Christmas Pageant

Friday, December 8, 2017 Calling all children, ages 5 and up. Ever wanted to be on Stage? Here’s your chance!! Sign up to participate in our 26

th Annual

Christmas Pageant. Guaranteed fun!! Timbits after each rehearsal and a pizza party before the show.

Please come out for information and auditions on two Sundays, October 22

nd & October 29

th from 2:00~3:00 p.m.

If you are interested or have any questions, please call Maria Odumodu at 519-539-4080 or Carmen Velocci at 519-469-3042.

COME AND SHINE LIKE THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM!!

St. André Bessette Born: August 9, 1845, Mont-Saint-Grégoire, Quebec, Canada

Died: January 6, 1937 (aged 91), Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Beatified: May 23, 1982 by Pope John Paul II

Canonized: October 17, 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI

Major Shrine: Saint Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal, Quebec

Feast Day: January 7 (Canada)

ST. ANDRE BESSETTE RELIQUARY The reliquary of St. André Bessette will be in our parish ALL DAY on Thursday, October 26, 2017. The reliquary will arrive at 9:00 a.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. All Day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow Mass. At 7:00 p.m., we will have a youth-led liturgy, ending with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

It’s in you

to give.

November Woodstock Blood Donor Clinic

Thursday, November 2, 2017

1:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Goff Hall, 381 Finkle Street Woodstock District Community Complex

Every 60 seconds, someone may need blood. Share what matters most...your blood. To book an appointment: call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit blood.ca To schedule a group donation, contact kristen.ungar@blood.ca

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Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017

PRAYER LINE ~ If you would like to add someone to

the Prayer Line, please call 519-537-3633.

2018 PILGRIMAGES Holy Land ~ April 23 - May 03, 2018 Italy ~ Sept. 6 - 22, 2018 Please contact Joan Bolt. Call 519-471-6373 or email her at joanbolt@execulink.com

Young Adult Retreat, An Unforgettable Journey November 3-5, 2017 @ JP2 Cultural Centre ~ Ages 18-35

Awaken God’s love and transforming power in the hearts of all who participate in this three-day retreat. Exploration of the Wild Goose DVD series featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR sets the stage for a personal encounter with The Holy Spirit. Rustic cabins within the wooded background of the JP2 Cultural Centre in Port Burwell add a cozy charm to the weekend along with volleyball and evening camp fires with acoustic music. Mass, confessions and a special candlelight rosary procession through the woods will make this weekend most memorable. For more information, please contact Connie Vanderheyden at cvanderheyden61@gmail.com

SPACE IS LIMITED - PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT www.ffipurelife.com

InGear Discernment Groups Our regional discernment groups are up and running again this year. For the most part, they meet on a monthly basis. If you know of any young man, grade 9 and up, who is open to discerning a call to the priesthood, please connect him with one of our regional discernment groups. These groups offer prayer, good food, spiritual guidance, fraternity, and encouragement for any young man in discernment. To register for one of the groups, please contact Fr. Patrick Bénéteau at vocations@dol.ca

Come and See Discernment Weekend St. Peter's Seminary invites you to a discernment retreat October 27-29 at St. Peter's Seminary for men 17-45 years of age considering a call to the priesthood. This weekend offers a firsthand experience at the life of a seminarian, spiritual helps for discernment and an opportunity to meet current seminarians and faculty. Please contact Fr. Patrick Bénéteau at 519-432-1824, x204 or at vocations@dol.ca, for more information or to register.

St. Mary’s & Langton CWL

RUMMAGE SALE

Saturday, November 4th

from 9 am until 12 noon St. Mary’s Church, Tillsonburg, in the Parish Hall

2017 Marriage Conference You are invited to attend the 2017 Annual Conference on Marriage from Family Foundations Institute.

This year’s theme: Complementarity Hear from International author and best-selling speaker Shaunti Feldhahn , author of “Surprising Secrets to a Highly Happy Marriage” and discover the exciting truth of complementarity of men and women. Take a day away with your spouse. Hear encouraging and practical ideas. Network with others. Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Location: St. Andre Besette High School London Advance tickets: $60/couple, $30/person. Read more or register online at www.famfi.ca Please contact: info@famfi.ca OR Jay & Maureen Brintnell

at 10brintnells@gmail.com for more details.

You‛re Invited to the Grade 8 Orientation Day on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic High School

“Experience Life as a WARRIOR!” Our FOCUS is: Building Friendships involving interactive social opportunities, arts and athletics Building a Strong Foundation through academic excellence Building Character through a faith-centered and supportive community environment Building YOUR Future starts at St. Mary’s Catholic High School Please call Guidance for details/information 519-675-4435

* * Coming November 4 /5 * *

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Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017

Mass Schedule Date Time Intentions For Requested By Please Pray For

Sunday, October 22

9:00 am & 11:00 am

Holy Trinity For parishioners of Holy Trinity Fr. David Johnston

Monday, October 23

9:30 am Holy Trinity

Deacon Cyril Cogghe

Tuesday, October 24

7:00 pm Holy Trinity

Luis Aguiar (Repose) Barbara Earl (Repose) Souls in Purgatory Stanley Hollis (10th Anniversary of Death)

Armecinda Aguiar Nancy VanRyswyck The Portuguese Community Helen & Family

Fr. Raymond Masse

Needs of the Prayer Line

Wednesday, October 25

9:30 am Holy Trinity

Maria Benevides (Repose) Marilyn Hoffer (Birthday Remembrance) Peter & Lorretta Duskocy John Vos (Anniversary of Death)

The Benevides Family The Hoffer Family Ray & Janice Duskocy Anne Vos & Family

Fr. Jaison Tellis, O.C.D.

Homebound Parishioners

Thursday, October 26

9:30 am Holy Trinity

Maria & Kazimierz Fekner (Repose) Tamara Rodrigues (Repose) Ted Walrauen (Repose) In Thanksgiving for St. Andre Bessette

Zenon & Family Tina Codeco Maria Mayer & George Isabel Lima

Fr. Murray Kuemper

Parishioners in Hospital

Friday, October 27

9:30 am Holy Trinity

Jose & Maria DeMelo (Repose) Rosemary Lavelle (Special Intention) Clarence Watling (Repose) Angela Soltowski (Repose)

Margaret DeMelo Your Family Mary Watling Jerry Soltowski

Fr. Brian Jane

Parishioners in Nursing Homes

Saturday, October 28

5:00 pm Holy Trinity

For parishioners of Holy Trinity Fr. Patrick Bénéteau

F Y I ~ To include an upcoming community event or an announcement in Holy Trinity's column for the weekend edition of the Sentinel-Review, please contact Elisa Rocillo at

therocillos@gmail.com or call her at 519-694-2251. The deadline is Tuesdays at 5:00 pm.

Wednesday Afternoon Social Starts at 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm (unless otherwise advised)

Drop in anytime. Everyone Welcome!

Stewardship Corner October 15, 2017 This Sunday’s monetary offering was $9,761.50 compared to $9,524.25 in 2016. Our Debt Reduction contributions for this week are $1,002.00 and our Thanksgiving Appeal is currently at $12,974.50

Thank you for your continued generosity in support of our parish.

Direct Deposit for Regular Sunday Offertory If you would like your Sunday Offering to be done through our direct deposit system, just call the office at 519-539-0876 and speak with Mary Abbey.

Fr. Eugene O’Reilly Father O’Reilly told the congregation back in November 2016 that when the DVD was finished he would send some down to Woodstock. They have arrived! “Reflections On The Ordinary” is filled with his talks, his music and a few of his jokes. Father uses music and beautiful scenic images to get his message out. A very inspiring DVD that I think you will enjoy as much as I have. The cost is $10. Please call Bunny at 519-421-2232 if you would like a copy.

CWL Religious Goods Store We have a nice variety of items in the display cases. There are Rosaries, Crucifixes, Children’s Books, Necklaces, etc. Gifts for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Wedding, Anniversary, In Memory. Greeting Cards for all occasions are available.

We also offer Gift Certificates. Contact Christine Gable at 519-539-5345 if you wish to shop.

Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl team meets the first Friday of each month after the morning Mass. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please call the church office to leave your name and number.

Lighthouse Catholic Media October's Lighthouse "Cd of the Month" has arrived:

Heroes of the Catholic Reformation by Dr. Tim Gray Dr. Tim Gray, renowned Scripture scholar and president of the Augustine Institute, provides fascinating insights about the Protestant Reformation and the ensuing Catholic Counter Reformation. He discusses how holy men and women worked from within the Church, as they do in every age, to bring forth much-needed reform. Hear how necessary changes were brought about by holy heroes such as Giles of Viterbo, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Charles Borromeo, and others.

CD's ~ $4.50 each & BOOKS ~ $6.00 each (Please notice the change in material costs)

If you have any questions or requests, please email Anita at admccorm@gmail.com

Soup Kitchen Thank You Thank you to everyone who helped at the Soup Kitchen this past week as well as to those who provided desserts. Our next week to host will be December 18

th, 20

th & 22

nd.

If you are able to help, please call Jane at 519-533-1685. Thanks, Jane