All Saints Parish 124 Front St., E. Strathroy, Ontario N7G 1Y9

Tel: 519-245-0644 Fax: 519-660-2921

Parish Email: allsaints@dol.ca

Website: www.allsaints.dol.ca Facebook: @AllSaintschurchStrathroy

Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Weekend Mass Times

All Saints

5pm Saturday

8am, 10am, 12noon Sundays

St. Charles Garnier

9am Sunday

Sacred Heart in Mt. Brydges at HCCRC

11:30am Sunday

Pastoral Team/ Staff

Fr. Thom Blondin, Pastor ex. 22

Fr. Robert Weaver, PV ex. 23

Steve Eckert, Seminarian, seckert@dol.ca

Olga Ferreira, Office Admin ex. 21

Anna Garcia, Secretary ex. 0

Marg VanderBurgt, Secretary 519-652-3491

(Sacred Heart / St. Charles Garnier)

Willy Timmermans, Custodian ex. 30

Parish Committees

Pastoral Council Chairperson

Helen Gowans

Finance Chairperson

Rob Lilbourne

Cemetery Board

Dianne Thuss

Knights of Columbus

Jerry Vens

Catholic Women’s League

Pat Buren

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Gwen Waeijen

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays 3:45pm – 4:30pm

Sacrament of Baptism

Please call the parish office for information

Sacrament of Marriage

Arrangements to be made 6 months in advance

by appointment with Fr. Thom

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 6, 2019

Scripture Readings for the Week Monday: Jon 1:1 — 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4

Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13

Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26

Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12;

Lk 11:27-28

Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98:1-4; 2 Tm 2:8-13;

Lk 17:11-19

Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who

made us.— Psalm 95:6

Mass Intentions for the Week Tuesday, October 8

6:00pm Rosary ~ 6:30pm Mass Deceased Members of Beynen Family—Family

Stuart & Evelyn Vince—Frank & Mary Ellen Ferguson

Joseph Francisco Porto—Manny & Grinoalda Moniz

Special Intention of Victor Melo—Frank & Mary Ellen

Jerry Derks—John & Annemie

Amelia Maria Silvestre—Maria Carreiro

Wednesday, October 9

9:00am Mass Helio Mendonca & Deceased Family—Esperanca Mendonca

José Mendonca & Deceased Family—Isaura Mendonca

Thursday, October 10

9:00am Mass Jaime Ferreira—Maria Ferreira e Familia

Antonio, Celina e Carlos Pina—Connie Pina

Manuel Gomes—Zulmira Gomes e Familia

Defuntos da Familia de Marcelina Sousa

Natalia Pimentel—Fatima Camara

Pais e irmaos de José Viveiros—José e Gilda Viveiros

Francisco e Idalina Couto—Ofelia Paiva

Friday, October 11

9:00am Mass Kathy Cacic Tate—Nick & Kathy Cacic

Angelo Gabriel—Maria Gabriel

Connie Meirinho—Maria Rosa

Strathroy & District Right to Life will be having

their Annual Life Chain Sunday, October 6 starting at 1pm –

2pm. It’s as silent protest against abortion. Our country has

no protection for the unborn children. Please support this

unjust practice. All Saints parishioners are asked to come to

the corner of Caradoc & Metcalfe Street. This protest is all

along Caradoc St. from Front to Carroll St.

“To everything there is a season and time to every purpose

under heaven.”

A time to be born…..keep in your prayers all expecting mothers and

the unborn children. Keep in your prayers the newly baptized children

and their families.

A time to love…keep in your prayers the couples who are preparing

for the sacrament of Marriage.

A time to heal… Please pray for our parishioners, family, friends who

are sick… Margaret Blondin, Helen Diesbourg, Roy Gouveia,

Gabrielle Stringer, Dina DaSilva, Gilda Moniz, and all who are sick

and suffering.

A time to die….

Keep in your prayers Amelia Maria Silvestre+, mother of

Maria Carreiro may she all our dearly departed rest in peace.

Sacramental Preparation

Preparation for 1st Reconciliation (Confession) at

All Saints for all 3 parishes Saturday, October

26th 9:30am-11:45am AND November 16th 9:30am-

11:45am.

Volunteers Needed...

If you are available to help with childcare for Oct 26 &

Nov 16 from 9:30am-11:45am, also looking for help with

childcare for the ALPHA/RCIA Thursday nights from

6:45pm—8pm. Please contact the Parish Office.

The movie UNPLANNED is being shown in Sarnia

at the Sarnia Library (2nd floor theatre) on Christina

Street and in Forest, at the Kineto Theatre on King

Street. Sarnia Wednesday October 9th, and Thurs-

day October 17th ~ Forest Thursday October 10th.

All show times are 7:00 p.m. This movie was recently shown in

London to frequently sold out audiences. This is a very well done

production and serves as a moving witness to one woman’s conver-

sion story following her experience working in the abortion indus-

try. The movie is rated 14A. A goodwill offering only will be asked

for; a suggested $10.00 adult/$5 student is a guide.(14+ must be

accompanied by an adult). Please consider attending.

Donations - 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 re-

lief 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.

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.

Bishop Fabbro

Feast of our Lady of Fatima, for our Family

of Parishes, will be taking place at All Saints

church site from October 16-20th. If you are

interested in going, please pick up a booklet after

Mass today. This booklet explains what the festival

is all about, as well as having a schedule of all the events taking

place. Dinner tickets are also being sold at All Saints Parish

office. Don’t miss this fabulous event and come join us at the

festival.

Thanksgiving Appeal 2019 With our Canadian Thanksgiving weekend approaching, it is time to reflect on all the gifts we have been given and also to keep in mind those less fortunate than us. The month of October is also designated to the Annual Thanksgiving Appeal. The Thanksgiving season challenges us to look on our blessings and to look forward to all we have to be thank-ful for in the coming year within our parish Family. This is the time of year we are asked to prayerfully discern giving back to our parish family of All Saints through our Annual Thanksgiving Appeal. These funds will stay in the parish to support our many minis-tries and for the upkeep of our building and grounds. Please prayerfully consider making a donation this year. We thank you for your generosity.

Apelo de Acção de Graças 2019 Com o fim-de-semana de Acção de Graças aproximando, é tempo de reflectir sobre todos os dons que recebemos e tam-bém para manter e pensar sobre os menos afortunados do que nós. O mês de Outubro também é designado ao Apelo Anual de Acção de Graças. Esta época nos desafia a olhar para as nossas bênçãos e ver tudo o que temos a agradecer no ano dentro da nossa família paroquial. Também convida nos a discernir em oração, como podemos apoiar a nossa família paroquial de Todos os Santos através do nosso Apelo de Ac-ção de Graças. Estes fundos vão ficar na paroquia para apoiar os nossos muitos ministérios e para a manutenção do nosso edifício. Por favor, considere fazer uma doação para este ano. Agradecemos a sua generosidade.

Right to Life 40 Days for Life is a worldwide, cross-denominational, faith-based

effort to bring an end to abortion. The Fall Campaign starts

Wednesday, September 25 and continues until Saturday, November

2. Our London campaign includes a peaceful and prayerful vigil on

the corner of Commissioners Rd. and Wellington Rd. Please plan

now to join us whenever possible Monday-Saturday from 7:00AM

to 7:00PM. To book a shift or more (or perhaps one shift per week

in these 40 days!) go to www.40daysforlife.com/london or contact

the 4LifeLondon office info@right2life.ca or phone (519) 659-

3334. Feel free to follow London’s 40 Days on Facebook!

Upcoming Weekly Meetings Mon Oct 7—1:00pm K of C Cards /Pool, Columbian Rm

7:00pm CWL General Meeting, Parish Centre

7:30pm K of C 4th Degree Meeting, Col. Rm

Tues Oct 8— 9:30am Women’s Book Club, St. Patrick’s

1:30pm Al-anon, St. Angela’s Rm

7:00pm SSVPMeeting, St. Angela’s Rm

7:15pm PPC, Columbian Rm

Wed Oct 9—9:30am Prayer Group, Chapel

Bible Study following morning Mass , St. Patrick’s

Thurs Oct 10—4:30pm Sacristans Meeting, Parish Office

6:30pm Euchre, Columbian Rm

6:00pm ALPHA/RCIA, Parish Centre

7:30pm Baptism Prep, St. Angela’s Rm

Woman's Catholic Book Club Join us for a cup of coffee, Catholic literature, great discussion.

Tuesdays 9:30-11am. St. Patrick's room.

Contact Caroline if you have any questions.

littlepetal.dupuis@gmail.com 519-205-1205

Monday Cards & Pool

Knights of Columbus cards and pool playing will start up on Mon-

day, October 7th from 1pm-4:30pm in the Columbian Room.

Everyone is welcome!

For more information, contact Frank

VandenOuweland 245-3119

OUR LADY OF FATIMA BAKE SALE

On Thanksgiving weekend, October 12 & 13, we will be hav-

ing a bake sale! Baked goods can be dropped off on Saturday,

October 12th at 1pm. All goodies will be sold before and after

all masses during the weekend. Thank you for your support!

No fim-de-semana de Acção de Graças, Outubro 12 e 13,

vamos ter uma venda de bolos! Podem deixar os seus bolos

no Sabado a 1 hora da tarde na Igreja. Ven-

demos os bolos antes e depois das missas

durante o fim-de-semana. Agradecemos o

seu apoio! Salt + Light Catholic Media: "This Place"

The first episode of the new Salt + Light TV show, "This

Place," features the Diocese of London. The show premiered

on television on Wednesday evening, and has now been made

available online. There is more great content that will be com-

ing to that page in about a week's time, namely, an interview

with Bishop Fabbro, and another with Fr. Peter Keller filmed

at St. Peter's Seminary.

Thank you to the parishes and ministries who were involved in

the filming, and a big thanks goes to Salt + Light Catholic Me-

dia for the national exposure gained for our diocese. There is

already talk of a follow-up visit from S+L some day in the fu-

ture.