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A welcoming Catholic faith community who gathers to celebrate the Word of God as a Eucharistic People.

The sympathy of our parishes is extended to Cheryl Beaugrand whose

sister, Dana Lee Pluimers, died suddenly last week. Please pray for them and for all those who mourn. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; And let perpetual light shine upon, them. (Ps 130)

Pastoral Team

Pastor: Father Tom Donohue

tdonohue@dol.ca

Forest Office: Connie Burns

stchrisfor@dol.ca

Watford Office: Martha Moons

olhcwat@dol.ca

Deacons: John Lammers 519-490-3832

jlammers@dol.ca

Tony Hogervorst 519-670-0891

thogervorst@dol.ca

Sunday Eucharist

Saturday 4:30 pm Forest 7:00 pm Watford

Sunday 9:00 am Watford 11:00 am Forest

Reconciliations:

After weekday church Masses Or by appointment

Office Hours: St. Christopher 9:00—4:00

Monday through Friday

OLHC 9:00—4:00 Tuesday and Wednesday

www.lambtoncatholic.ca

Please Pray each day for:

Rev. Daniel Morand Dcn. Brian Hanley Dcn. David Callaghan Rev. Paul Duplessie Rev. Kenneth McKernan Rev. Christopher Pietraszko Rev. Vince Gulikers

Tuesday, September 25, at St. Christopher—Funeral Mass 11:00 am—For Eric Greaves, husband of Joanne

Tuesday, September 25, at OLHC 7:00 pm —+Steve Joris - Family — +Dick Moons – Clem & Joanne Schoonderwoerd — For the sick of the parish – CWL

Wednesday, September 26, at OLHC 9:00 am—+Frances Lucan – Bert & Marg Opthof — +Travis Alcock – Maureen Alcock & Family — +Antonius & +Adrianna Willemse – John & Corry Van Gorp

Thursday, September 27, at St. Christopher—Mass of Anointing (luncheon to follow) 11:00 am— For the Parishioners

Friday, September 28, at St. Christopher 9:00 am—For the parishioners.

St. Christopher’s Parish office will be closed September 27, 28.

Check out our NEW website: www.lambtoncatholic.ca

September Meetings: Tues, Sept 25, 7:30 pm Cluster Pastoral Council at OLHC Thurs, Sept 27, 8:00 pm Alhambra Sun, Sept 30, 10:00 am SVDP at St. Chris

Tues, Oct 2, 7:30 pm CWL at OLHC Wed, Oct 3, 7:30 pm Knights at OLHC Thurs, Oct 4, 9:30 am Decorating at SC

If you wish to have an item printed in the bulletin or posted on our website, please send a request directly to Connie at stchrisfor@dol.ca or call the St. Christopher office, 519-786-5243.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 23, 2018

The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace

for those who cultivate peace. — James 3:18

Thinking About Becoming Catholic? The RCIA program – or Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - is for people who would like to take a closer look at the Catholic faith. We meet weekly in a group setting with sponsors (arranged by the parish or in partnership with the RCIA candidates them-selves) and members of our parish leadership teams. Different presenters each week on a variety of topics. The RCIA program is a combined initiative of the parishes of the Sarnia deanery. The RCIA program is divided into four stages or periods. The first period or “Inquiry Stage” takes us through the fall. The “Inquiry Stage” is open to anyone who wishes to take a closer look at the Catholic faith and there is absolutely no obligation to continue in the RCIA journey. Hosted at St. Benedict Parish on Wednesday evenings from 6:30—8:30p.m. beginning on October 11. Please register with your parish office.

Weekly bulletin is posted on www.lambtoncatholic.ca

City of Sarnia Family of Parishes website: www.sarniacatholic.ca Diocese of London website: www.dol.ca

ST CHRIS FOREST AND OLHC THE CONNECTION Family Catechism — Resumes in October every 2nd Saturday morning at St. Patrick’s High School. Watch parish bulletins for details. For info, contact: taracostain1@gmail.com or call 519-542-3253.

Life Chain is an Annual day of public witness for children killed by abortion. Life Chain is held simultaneously in more than 200 locations across Canada each year. Life Chain is an easy way to get involved in pro-life activism. Just show up for one hour, stand on the side walk with others who are not ashamed to be a public witness, and pray for an end to abortion and for those affected by it. Sunday, September 30, at the following locations:

FOREST Main St at King St 2:30-3:30 pm WATFORD Main St (Hwy 79/Nauvoo Rd) at Victoria St 10:15-11:30 am

Wood Sign Workshop with The Wooden Shoes Wednesday, October 10, 6:30pm—St. Christopher's Hall

Please join us for a night of fun and painting. $40 reserves your spot. You will all have the opportunity to create a wooden sign to take home with you at the end of the night. This is for all craft skill levels, we do all of the dirty work before hand, and you do all the fun work! The night will typically take approximately 2-3 hours to complete. 20+ sign templates, and 9 stain choices for you to choose from! Invite family or friends to join you for fun night out! Reserve your spot by September 24, or ask any questions by contacting Trish Anderson at 519-333-7878 or anderson.trish3@gmail.com

Stay tuned for upcoming news about our annual pre-bazaar Ricco fundraiser! Yes, the St. Christopher Bazaar is upcoming too! (November 3) Deb DeVet, convenor

The St. Christopher Missions Committee invite you to attend a Poor Boys Harvest Lunch Saturday, October 13, takeout after Mass, and Sunday, October 14, after Mass in the Church Hall. Hot homemade soups and fresh sandwiches with beverage and dessert. Come out and support the Missions while enjoying the company of your fellow parishioners.

St. Vincent de Paul will meet on September 30, at 10:00 am in St. Christopher’s hall, new members are always welcome. There will be a St. Vincent de Paul collection following next weekend’s Masses, September 29/30.

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation — Bible Study A Bible study that will take you through the entire Bible. Go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. All the people, places, and events of the Bible reveal the remarkable story of our faith. Study groups are beginning in October as follows. Please consider joining in:

St. Philip’s Parish, Petrolia, Tuesday evenings following 7:00 pm Mass beginning October 30. Contact Martin Roelands, 519-495-6740, roelands.martin@gmail.com, or register at www.jp2centre.org/events

Our Lady Help of Christians, Watford, Wednesday morning following 9:00 am Mass beginning October 31. Contact Deacon John Lammers, 519-490-3832, jlammers@dol.ca.

There is a fee of $50 per person/couple for supplies used for two year study.

The SVDP Recycling Committee is asking for your assistance in gathering up gently used items for a Warehouse and Trades Scholarship Fund Information and Open House to be held this Fall. We need the following Gently Used items: -trade tools i.e. hammers, wrenches, saws, electrical wiring, cement too -garden tools i.e. rakes, shovels, hoes etc. -culinary supplies i.e. cooking utensils, bowls, etc. -sewing & crafts i.e. materials, threads, wool , hobby & do it yourself books

-misc. anything you think someone else can make use of. Note: we recycle and repurpose everything; this will be demonstrated at the open house

Please contact any member of the Recycling Committee or drop off at your church after every Sat. & Sun. service in the last two weekends of September. Thank you for your generous donations and continued support! God Bless, SVDP Recycling Committee: Tony Muir vasst@teksavvy.com Bill Clayton wlclayton@sympatico.ca Bill Stewart stewartbillynn@gmail.com Lew Marut marutlew@gmail.com

OUR Lady Help of Christians ANNUAL THANKSGIVING APPEAL We will be mailing a letter and donation envelope to each registered family in our parish for our annual Thanksgiving Appeal. All donations for this appeal stay within the parish. Again this year, we have set our goal at $35,000.00. We will be having our door to door canvass on Sunday, October 28, however, we encourage you to place your donation for this appeal in the collection basket as this makes much less work for our canvassers. We are very grateful for the support you regularly give and ask that you be as generous as possible for this appeal. We thank Mary McCurdy for making our Thanksgiving Appeal poster at the front of the church.

This Thanksgiving, if you are blessed to have plenty

please consider sharing with those who don’t and give

to your local Food Bank. Please drop dry goods and

grocery items off in the collection boxes at your parish

or your local grocery store. Thank you.