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Weekday Masses

October 15 -18, 2019

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. † Donald & Laurie Swanson

Int. of John & Mary McCarthy

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. †Holy Souls in Purgatory

Thursday

8:30 a.m. †Ruth McKeil

Friday

8:30 a.m. Benediction

†Kelly McBane-Burtin

Saturday Multiple Mass Intentions

October 19, 2019

Saturday 5:00 p.m. † Charlotte Feegrade

† Nina Dinolfo

VOCATION VIEW 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 13, 2019 How has Jesus touched you and made you whole? In gratitude, ask Him how He would like you to respond. Could Jesus be calling you to follow him as a priest, sister, brother or deacon? If God is calling you, to the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life, contact Fr. Michael King, Director of Vocations at 905-528-7988

VOCATIONAL PRAYER CALENDAR October 14 - 19, 2019

Mon. Rev. Lech Wycichowski, C.R.

Tue. Rev. Jerome Mascarenhas, O.C.D.

Wed. Missionaries

Thur. Rev.Venil D’Souza, O.C.D.

Fri. Rev. Brian Quigley, M.C.C.J.

Sat. Rev. James Malone

COLLECTION REPORT October 6, 2019

Regular Donations Collected from Envelopes/Loose $ 4,703.30 Pre-Auth. Oct 1-7.19 $ 1,925.00 Total $ 6,628.30 Building Fund Weekly Total $ 390.00

TOTAL $ 7,018.30

WEEKLY TARGET $ 7,200.00

SHORT FALL (181.70)

“What shall I return to the Lord for all His bounty to me?”

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

HOME VISITS Father Godwin looks forward to getting to know each and every parishioner more closely. His opportunity to do so can be limiting with the quick hello before and / or after Mass. He would be very honoured to make a personal house visit to your home. This could be a simple visit with you and could include a formal home blessing. If you are interested in a home visit for any reason, please call Bonnie in the office at 905-632-6114 to schedule the visit.

PARISH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Plans are well underway for St. Patrick's Parish Christmas Bazaar, taking place on Saturday, November 9th, from 9 am to 3 pm in our parish hall.

This year, to involve as many parishioners as possible in making this the best bazaar yet, we are asking for the participation of our volunteer groups/ministry groups and our schools. For ease of participating, 'theme boxes' have been set up in the

ministry room and the leader of each group has been assigned a theme for which we ask for their generous donation of an item related to the theme, to go in that basket.

We also ask our parishioners for your participation, you may drop off your donations in the ministry room as well. The Catholic Women's League who take charge of this event each year, will then sort & assemble these items into gift baskets to be used in the Silent Auction table. Latest drop off of donations is Sunday, October 27th.

In advance, many thanks to the various parish groups for your participation, as these groups have already been notified.

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CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Plans for the Christmas Bazaar which will be held on Saturday, November 9th in our lovely parish hall are well underway. Donations of items for:

The nearly new table Christmas corner Penny raffle Garage sale items Bake table. Cash & Carry table Fabulous Wine Raffle Kids' area – toys, etc. Would be very much appreciated. While many of our members are out gathering donations from our local merchants, & with the 'theme boxes' set up in the ministry room for items from our volunteer groups, various ministry groups, schools and of course our parishioners, we hope to have a fabulous Silent Auction table. In involving the many groups, and our parishioners, we are hoping for the best Bazaar yet! In advance, many thanks for your participation.

CHRISTIANS ON A JOURNEY.

All are welcome. For any questions, please call Wilma 905-870-0641 Mon. Oct. 21 - Fellowship & Prayer – Port Nelson 3132 South Dr – 7:30pm Mon. Nov. 4 – Christian Movie Night – ESTER PG – St. Raphael – 7:00 pm

GRIEF RELIEF Has someone you cared about died? Are you grieving the loss of the person’s presence in your life? Are you wondering if these feelings are normal? You are not alone! “Grief Relief” – is a 6 week support series dealing with grief. Thursdays – October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 715 Centre Rd. Waterdown. Facilitated by Mrs. Debbie Mazzaferro R.N. and Dr. Wendy Hofman. There is no cost for this series. Attend all or any sessions you wish. To register call 905-528-7988 ext. 2249

SUPPORTING YOUR PARISH Just like with each of our households, the costs to operate your Parish goes up each year, whether it be the costs of electricity and utilities, maintenance and repairs, sanctuary supplies, salaries, food, office supplies, etc. Therefore, we respectfully ask Parishioners who are able, to consider making even a small increase to your Sunday offering each year. That will help your Parish immensely to meet its annual fixed costs. Whatever amount you can afford is deeply appreciated by your Parish.

PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING If you would like to increase your Pre-Authorized Direct Debit Donation, simply contact the parish office or fill out the Pre-Auth Debit form located on the table in the foyer. As long as all account info remain the same, just fill-in the increase amount and drop it in the collection. Thank you Are you looking for a convenient, secure and easier way to make your Sunday donation to your Parish? Pre-Authorized Giving offers many benefits. It is: convenient, secure and confidential. A method of direct withdrawal from your bank account eliminates the need to: have cash on hand each Sunday, write cheques each Sunday, remember to bring the Sunday offering envelope to church each week, means of generating a tax receipt which lowers your income tax. For more information, or to get started on the benefits of Pre-Authorized Giving, please call the parish office. There are Pre-Authorized Debit forms located on the table in the foyer and return it to the office or drop it in offering basket on Sunday.

PLANNED GIFTS Planned giving can mean outright gifts that require tax planning on your part. Or, it can mean that you donate the asset today to receive income and tax benefits, while the actual receiving of the asset by the Parish is deferred for a period of time, often your lifetime (and that of a surviving beneficiary, if you wish). You receive a money-saving income tax deduction for a portion of the current value of your contribution to the Parish. You will also avoid the tax on long-term capital gains on gifts of appreciated property. There are many different vehicles for you to consider when making a planned gift to the parish. Wills/Bequests, Life Insurance Policies, Securities

(shares/stocks), Property/Cash, Charitable Loan.

A planned gift offers tax benefits and is usually made when it will most likely benefit your estate plan. This enables you to make a financial contribution without putting a strain on your personal finances. Please call parish office and speak with Bonnie Maloney, Admin. Asst. Thank you for your consideration of these convenient ways to support your parish.

We thank everyone for their continued generosity and support of St. Patrick Parish!

To make a gift now to your Parish, please visit https://hamiltondiocese.com/give/

Please be sure to include St. Patrick Parish Burlington at the bottom of the application form.