St. Joseph’s Parish & St. Anthony’s Mission Church

573 Simcoe Street, P.O. Box 179 Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0

Phone 705 426 7424 Fax 705 426 7639

E-mail st.joseph.church@rogers.com Website www.stjosephsbeaverton.ca

Rev. Oswin Fernandes, Administrator

Sheila Landry, Secretary

Weekend Masses St. Joseph’s, Beaverton Saturday 5 pm Sunday 11 am St. Anthony’s Mission Church 28118 Hwy 48, Virginia Sunday 9 am Weekday Masses at St. Joseph’s Wednesday 7:00 pm Thursday 9:15 am Friday 9:15 am followed by ½ hour of adoration except for 1st Friday of the month First Friday Adoration 1st Friday of the month at 7 pm followed by 1 hour of adoration Mass at Lakeview Manor 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11 am Mass at Bon Air Nursing Home 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm Confessions Before all Weekday & Sunday Masses

Parish Registration: We welcome all new parishioners and ask that you register with our Parish office. Please register before seeking other sacraments. Holy Communion for Sick and Shut-ins: It is our pleasure to bring Holy Communion to the sick and elderly of our parish. Please notify the office. Baptisms: Parents who wish to have their children baptized should introduce themselves to the Pastor and then make an appointment with the parish office. Marriages: Couples planning to be married must contact the parish at least one year in advance. 1st Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion, and Confirmation Call the parish office. Parish Organizations Knights of Columbus Legion of Mary Volunteer Screening Finance Council Children’s Liturgy Parish Social Ministry School: Holy Family, Beaverton, 705 426 2961

November 6, 2011 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THE ONE WHO WATCHES SHALL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED REFLECTION; A wedding was a major community event in the time of Jesus. The celebration lasted for days. The high point was the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride. There he was greeted with great joy and ceremony by a group of bridesmaids. Ancient literature says that sometimes grooms delayed their arrival. Some even waited until the middle of the night. Their prankish purpose was to catch the lovely bridesmaids unaware. Jesus uses this image to teach the people about His coming at the end of time. It will catch many people unaware. And as a result, they will not be prepared to enter the eternal banquet feast with Jesus. Let our humble prayer be: Lord, help us realise that when we waste our time, we also waste ourselves.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: If Jesus’ second coming were to take place an hour from now, how prepared would we be?

Sunday Readings: First Reading: Wisdom: 6:12-16 Psalm 62: “My soul thirsts for you, O Lord my God”.

Second Reading: Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel: Matthew 25: 1-13

FEAST DAYS FOR THE WEEK:

Wed. Nov. 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Thurs. Nov. 10 St. Leo the Great Fri. Nov. 11 St. Martin of Tours Sat. Nov. 12 St. Josaphat

CATECHESIS – SECTION TWO I. THE CREEDS 196 Our presentation of the faith will follow the Apostles' Creed, which constitutes, as it were, "the oldest Roman catechism". the presentation will be completed however by constant references to the Nicene Creed, which is often more explicit and more detailed. 197 As on the day of our Baptism, when our whole life was entrusted to the "standard of teaching",14 let us embra ce the Creed of our life-giving faith. To say the Credo with faith is to enter into communion with God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and also with the whole Church which transmits the faith to us and in whose midst we believe: This Creed is the spiritual seal, our heart's meditation and an ever-present guardian; it is, unquestionably, the treasure of our soul . Cont’d . . UNIVERSAL CHURCH The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for Nov. 2011 General Intention: That the Eastern Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole Church. Missionary Intention: Justice and Reconciliation in Africa. That the African continent may find strength in Christ to pursue justice and reconciliation as set forth by the second Synod of African Bishops.

NOVEMBER – Month of the Holy Souls

Special envelopes for the November soul mass intentions for “your dear and loved ones” are available at the back of the church. What better gift can we offer than to offer a mass for a loved one or a friend?

THE REAL PRESENCE Servant of God Pere Jacques de Jesus Bunel

ARCHDIOCESE NEW MISSAL – WEB SITE

A new web site for the Canadian Edition of the Roman Missal will help Catholics across Canada to understand the contents of the new book. The web site can be found at: www.romanmissal.ca

THE SHEPHERDS’ TRUST The Shepherds’ Trust cares for those who always cared for us - our retired priests. They were with us to joyfully celebrate our marriage, baptize our children and also to support us during times of sadness and grief.

The Shepherds’ Trust Collection takes place next weekend- November 12th and 13th, with envelopes being distributed this weekend at each mass. PARISH Thank you to all the parishioners who donated Thanksgiving flowers and pumpkins for St. Anthony’s. Also, to all those who decorated both churches! RAISING THE ASPIRATIONS OF UNDERACHIEVING BOYS

What: An invitation to teachers and parents of young or school-age boys. Presentation by Dr. James S. Brown . Where: Holy Family Catholic School – Beaverton When: Thursday, November 24th – 6:30 -7:30 pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! CHRISTMAS POT LUCK & FAREWELL This year’s Christmas Pot Luck is two-fold. Not only will there be a visit from someone quite “jolly”, but we will also join together to wish the Kearsley Family goodbye and “fare ye well”. They are moving away and November 27th is their last Sunday with us. Please plan on attending. We ask that you bring a “dish” to share that will feed your family, and just a little more. Please bring your favourite dish and “best wishes”.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD All Shoeboxes MUST BE RETURNED BEFORE NOVEMBER 14TH.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM St. Joseph’s Parish has applied to receive four (4) families to help at Christmas with food and gifts. The program will start with our Angel Tree on Sunday, November 27th. Please watch the bulletin for more information.

MASS INTENTIONS We join in prayer with those who have requested that Masses be offered for their loved ones, living or deceased +.

Date Time Mass for Requested by Sat. Nov. 5 5 pm Souls in Purgatory Sun. Nov. 6 9 am People’s Intention Sun. Nov. 6 11 am + Mae Werden Landry Family Wed. Nov. 9 7 pm. + Paul & Eileen Flynn Thurs. Nov. 10 9:15 am + Sr. Anita Hartman & the Holy Souls in Purgatory Fri. Nov. 11 9:15 am + James & Susan McCalse Sat. Nov. 12 5 pm. + Michael Coughlin James S. Brown Sun. Nov. 13 9 am. + Ernest McCulloch Cecilia MacIntyre Sun. Nov. 13 11 am. People’s Intention PLEASE PRAY FOR : Alex Auciello, Tina Bialogrecki, Alyssa Brand, Sister Ann Clancy, Debbie Cormier, Doug Gates, Ron Harris, Elizabeth and Orest Kortko, Nancy Lemire, Muriel Lynch, Irene MacGillivrey, Horvath Maria, Melinda McKillop, Mary Jane McMonigle, Jennifer Nealon, Lillian O’Neil, Evelyn Valerie Sweetapple, and all the sick of the parish. Please kindly let us know when the sick are blessed with healing.

LEGION OF MARY – Wednesday’s at 1:00 pm at the Rectory. LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS, Thank you! World Mission Sunday $ 40.00 Offertory 1,947.43 QUOTE: “Loss is nothing else than change. Things are changed this way, it is true, but they do not perish” . . . Marcus Aurelius RANDOM THOUGHT: Don’t wait for six strong men to take you to church!

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