PRIESTHOOD: If you would like further information about becoming a priest, brother, or sister contact Fr. John or visit www.vocations.ca
SICK CALLS: If you know of a parishioner who is hospitalized or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion please call the Parish Office.
HOSPITAL VISITATION: If you or a loved one is in the hospital and would appreciate a pastoral visit from Fr. John please call the rectory.
E-BULLETIN: For those who wish to receive an electronic copy of the bulletin each Friday in their inbox, email frjohnlemire2@gmail.com and request to be added to the e-bulletin list.
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION: For the repose of the soul of John Stefanic by Mike Stefanic & Family.
SANCTUARY CANDLE: Each week we invite you to light the sanctuary lamp in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. The cost is $20.00 and you may drop the donation off at the rectory or place it in the collection with the information enclosed.
WEEKLY COLLECTION UPDATE: November 9th: $1645.00. Weekly Budget: $2350.00. Difference: -$705.00. Renovation Fund: $5.00. Thank you for your generous support.
HOW TO E-TRANSFER: For those who wish to donate to the Parish by e-transfer, use the email “sacredheart296@eastlink.ca” and the security / password “sacredheart”. Thank you for your support!
DAILY MASS: You can follow Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto at www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live or the Daily TV Mass at www.youtube.com/dailytvmass
SUPPORTING THE FOOD BANK: Please continue to remember to bring your can goods each week to Mass to help support the Timmins Food Bank. Your generosity will help make the difference in the lives of others who do not have as much as we do.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: “… Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us.” (2 Thessalonians 3:9) Most people who live a grateful and generous lifestyle don’t go around bragging about it. But through their words and actions, others do take notice. They notice because of the joy and peace that results and others desire this in their own life. Know that the way you live your life may be the only interaction others may have with our Catholic Faith. (Saint Louis Archdiocese Stewardship Office)
GIVING TREE ENVELOPES: During the months of November and December there are two collections for our “Giving Tree” outreach. Donations that come in through the “Giving Tree” we will help support various projects in the community that assist the less fortunate and those in need like the Project Love, the Lord’s Kitchen, and the Timmins Food Bank. We thank you for your continued generosity and support.
WINTER ITEMS NEEDED: The Lord’s Kitchen requires gently used mitts, socks, coats, toques, scarves, and boots to distribute to those in need in our community. If you would like to contribute something, please drop it off when you come to Mass. Items can be placed in the usher’s room and will be brought to the Lord’s Kitchen for distribution. Thank you for your support.
2026 Sunday Missals are available for purchase ($5.00) at the Church entrance.
HOLY NAME SAUSAGE PROJECT: The bi-annual sausage project of the Holy Name Society takes place next weekend in the Parish Hall. Orders can be picked up on Saturday between noon and 3:00 P.M. and Sunday between noon and 3:00 P.M. (Please note new times!)
CHRIST THE KING COLLECTION: Next weekend, the Solemnity of Christ the King, we will have our annual collection to support the priests’ retirement fund. The monthly pension ($1750.00) to our retired priests is managed by the St. Anthony Trust Fund and really counts on your generosity and assistance. For the past four years, this fund has operated in a deficit and we have been forced to dip into our reserves. If we continue to do so, this will jeopardize the fund’s viability and the well-being of our retired priests. We thank you for your past contributions and we hope we can count on your continued support. Please be as generous as you can to assist our retired priests who have served so faithfully and generously to our Parishes during their years of priestly ministry.
RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS: The CWL have an assortment of religious Christmas cards available for sale. There are ten cards per package and sell for $10.00. This is a great way to share the good news about the true meaning of Christmas with family and friends as well as to support the CWL in this fund-raising initiative. To purchase cards contact Marg Johns at 705-267-7292 to make arrangements.
RED WEDNESDAY IN CANADA: Did you know that 505 million Christians live in a country where there is persecution? To help make this reality known and to be in solidarity with them, Aid to the Church in Need is organizing Red Wednesday which takes place this Wednesday. This day, intended as a reminder that in 2025, Christians are still suffering persecution and religious discrimination. Bishop Poitras will celebrate a special city-wide Mass on that day at 12:10 P.M. at the Cathedral. Please keep this intention in your prayers. For further information visit: www.acn-canada.org/red-wednesday
2026 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: If you’re new to the Parish and you would like a set of Sunday offering envelopes for the new year, please contact the office by phone or email to request a box. 2026 boxes will be ready in early December for pick-up.
SACRED HEART PARISH CWL ADVENT TEA & BAKE SALE will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. There will be door prizes, raffles, and draws. Tickets available at the door: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 8 years. Parishioners are asked for donations of baking and/or homemade pasta. For info contact Marg at 705-267-7292.
WORK BEE: We are looking for a dozen or so parishioners to assist with our upcoming Advent mail-out on Thursday, November 27th at 9:30 A.M. in the Parish Hall for about an hour or so. If you can fold a letter and stuff envelope you’re more than qualified! If you can assist, please let Fr. John know. Many hands make the workload lighter
The November newsletter of Priests for Life Canada is at the entrance.
