PASTORAL ADMINISTRATION

Pastor: Father Graham Keep Ext. 104 Associate Pastor: Father John Johnson Ext. 105 Associate Pastor: Father Charles Akinloye Ext. 110 Permanent Deacon: Deacon Brad Lewis Email: blewis@dol.ca Pastoral Worker: Sister Mary Boere C.S.J. Ext. 108 Pastoral Minister: Laura Lee – Call Office Catechist: Natasha Contestabile – Call Office

PARISH STAFF

Secretary/Receptionist: Miriam McLaughlin Ext. 101 Email: mmclaughlin@dol.ca Secretary: Linda Joers Email: ljoers@dol.ca Bookkeeper: Maureen Marcelissen Ext. 106 Business Administrator: Bob Bray Ext. 103

St. Anne’s Centre: Manager: Jim O’Brien 519-631-5210

Holy Angels’ Cemetery: Manager: Ed Steer 519-878-8377

Queen of Peace Cemetery: Manager: Matt Gubbels 519-765-2005

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Holy Angels’: Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows: Saturday 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.

St. Anne’s: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Traditional Latin Mass Sunday 1:30 p.m. at Holy Angels’ Church

SACRAMENTS

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Holy Angels’ Parish on Monday beginning at 7:30 p.m. after the 7:00 p.m. evening Mass. Our Lady of Sorrows on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. before Mass St. Anne’s Parish on Thursday from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. prior to the 9:15 a.m. Mass. (Except July and August)

Sacrament of Baptism: If you are expecting a child or have a child to be baptized, please call the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Marriage: At least 6 months notice required. Marriage Preparation required by Diocesan regulations.

Sacrament of the Sick: To arrange for Sacrament of the Sick, please call the Parish Office. Communion to Nursing Homes and Shut-ins, please call the Parish Office.

Family of Parishes

Holy Angels’ Our Lady of Sorrows St. Anne’s

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Sunday, May 19, 2019

Our Mission

Jesus said, “Go make disciples…I am with you always.”

Our Vision

Strengthened by the Eucharist, we are moved to bring healing to a wounded world.

Contact Information

Central Office Located at St. Anne’s Parish Phone: 519-631-3640 or 519-631-3052 Website: http://www.elginrcparishes.ca

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows Office Phone: 519-773-8582 Hours: Wednesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Holy Angels’ Parish 502 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON, N5P 1C2

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 116 John Street S., Aylmer, ON N5H 2C4

St. Anne’s Parish 20 Morrison Drive, St. Thomas, ON, N5R 4S6

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

CONGRADUATIONS TO OUR GRADE 8 STUDENTS who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation this past week in our Family of Parishes. Through the celebration of this Sacrament, they have completed their sacramental initiation and are now adult members of the Church. Please pray for our newly confirmed: Alley Anderson, Kayleigh Baker, Riley Barash, Tyler Beamish, Ethyn Bechard, Lucas Beechey, Taylor Bettencourt, Audrey Blackall, Nathan Bossuyt, Addisyn Brodrip, Emma Calhoun, Curtis Cano, Riley Cardoso, Katelyn Dance, Jaden de Miranda, Jackson De Sousa, Chelsea Denniss, Anya Dorothy Du, Katelyn Fox, Brandon Gerada, Meaghan Gillis, Nathan Goodall, Lydia Goods, Ava Gough, Nicholas Himbury, Coleton Honsberger, Liam Hunter-Conrad, Heinrich Kemmerling, Davin Kilpatrick, Noah Knoflook, Amy Krosnicki, Madeline Lee, Mackinley Lightfoot, Averie Lindsay, Jonah Locke, Rachel Loebach, Katie MacIsaac, Kenneth Masschaele, Mario Matteo, Liam McGuigan, Brayden Moore, Jaden Mota, Craig Nemett, Cassidy Nguyen, William O’Brien, Bianca Ostojic, Michael Paul, Alexandria Pearce, Ramona Reid, Katie Rose, Andrew Roskamp, Yana Saliu, Yani Saliu, Sara Santiago, Ryan Schnurr, Heidi Sera, Cole Silcox, Nicholas Silva, Jack Smith, Jamie Stahlbaum, Taylor Steward, Samantha Stringle, Isabel Suffel, Katelyn Tiffany, Scott Thomas, Bradley VanBroekhoven, Jeff Vandenbroek, Sarah VanKoughnett, Ben VanRoestel,

Matthew Walt, Caleb Willison, and Madison Wimbush.

ONE MILLION HAIL MARYS

A few final prayers came in after the deadline. Our final count stands at

1,646,850 Hail Marys

Thank you again for your help in this wonderful endeavour. Enjoy this day the Lord has made!

St. Anne's Parish Meeting

Sunday May 26th, after the 11:00 o'clock Mass, all Parishioners are invited to the Centre for a meeting with Father Graham and Maureen Bedek to further the development and understanding regarding the formation of the Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes . Lunch will be provided .Please attend and be informed and share your thoughts.

Holy Angels' Parish Meeting

Sunday June 2nd, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, all Parishioners are invited downstairs for a meeting with Father Graham and Maureen Bedek to further the development and understanding regarding the formation of the Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. Lunch will be provided after the presentation. Please attend and be informed and share your thoughts.

Cemetery Sunday

Join us for a prayer service on Sunday, June 2nd at 2 pm at Holy Angels’ and Queen of Peace Cemeteries. All parishioners are welcome to come and pray for those who have gone before us.

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MESSAGES AND CATECHESIS

SCHEDULE OF MASS INTENTIONS: May 20 – 26, 2019

Monday

May 20

Holy Angels’ Please Note: 7 p.m. Mass has been moved to 9 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Victor & Mary Imbroll – Valerie & Douglas Ivak

Forbes Smith – Joan Sibley

Brett Cameron – Elaine Paul

Tuesday

May 21

St. Anne’s Bob Gracey – The Supper Club

8:00 a.m. Intentions of Myriam Calleja – Carl & Barb Kroeplin

Ted McGuire – Art & Sue Beaudry

Wednesday

May 22

St. Anne’s Roger Vuylsteke – Gail Vuylsteke

8:00 a.m. Zora Raic – Pat Maxwell and Family

Kroeplin & Nakluski Families – Carl & Barb Kroeplin

OLOS Julie Piche – Frank & Hilda Dujardin

10:00 a.m. Jeanne Rawlins – Alvin & Catherine Jones

Simonne Marchant – Natalie & Mike deRyk

Holy Angels’ McCurdy Family – The Family

12 Noon Rooyakkers Family – The Family

Zora Raic – Penny Rice

Thursday

May 23

St. Anne’s Sacrament of Reconciliation – 8 – 9 a.m.

9:15 a.m. Sante D’Aversa (Birthday Remembrance) – Tony & Marisa Reati and Family

Frank Flanagan – Rita Butters

Joe Jurasek – Carl & Barb Kroeplin

Holy Angels’ Deceased & Living Fournier Family – Nicole Fournier

12 Noon Deceased & Living Crisson Family – Nicole Fournier

Anna & Melanka Bugiel – Paul Bugiel

Friday

May 24

St. Anne’s Bernard Cassidy – Sally Grosse and Family

8:00 a.m. Forbes Smith – Len & Ronnie Parkins

Intentions of Mary Lou Cruden – Knight of Columbus Dart League

Holy Angels’ James McIntyre – Kelly McIntyre

12 Noon Mary Crozier – Holy Angels’ Traditional Choir

Intentions of Joan Sibley – Charmaine Bullock

Weekend

Mass

Schedule

Holy Angels’ Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Latin Mass 1:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows Saturday 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(Sacrament of Reconciliation – Saturday 4 pm)

St. Anne’s Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Please contact the Church Office to schedule Mass Intentions.

Come & join us for a great day away! Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Everyone is welcome!!

We will meet at Holy Angels’ Church parking lot and we will board the bus at 11:30 a.m. We will be entertained at The Petrolia Theatre as we enjoy “THE GREAT CANADIAN CURLING CLUB”. After the theatre, we will share dinner together at “ACTORS”. The bus will return to Holy Angels’ at approximately 8:30 p.m.

The cost for the day is $102.00 all in (alcohol not included). For tickets, please call Pat Calvert at 519-633-2106 or Antonette Lane at 519-631-8904. All are welcome!!

HOLY ANGELS’ CWL

Our next CWL Meeting is Tuesday, May 21st at 7 pm. Note the change in day due to the holiday weekend. We will be having a guest speaker, Michelle Massaro, speaking on Just Cause, Ugandan Education Outreach and St. Joseph’s High School Robotics Team. This is our annual Baby Shower for the STEGH. Please help us fill the nursery shelves to help the less fortunate in our community.

June 9th is our annual Membership Appreciation Brunch. It will be held at Twin Streams Golf Course. Tickets are $20 and will be available after Mass or by contacting Terry at 519-631-0932 or Vicky at 519-631-8093. All ladies are welcome to attend. We will meet in the parking lot after Mass and car pool.

HOLY ANGELS' SPRING GARAGE AND BAKE SALE: The Spring Garage Sale and Bake Sale will be held in Holy Angels' Parish Hall this Friday, May 24th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, May 25th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donations of baked goods and garage sale items may be dropped off in the Church hall on Thursday from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Please, no large furniture or appliances. For further information, please call Antonette at 519-631-8904. Thank you for your support! HOLY ANGELS’ SOCIAL JUSTICE MEETING: Our next meeting will be Wednesday May 22nd at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. Note the change in date from our regular Tuesday meeting date. New members are always welcome.

OLOS CWL NEWS

June 19th Memorial Celebration: You will need to purchase a ticket for the luncheon; they are $15. We will be remembering our deceased members starting with our Charter members and having our new funeral wreath blessed. You can contact Sue 519-773-2568 or Liz 519-773-5773 for tickets.

OLOS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 4189

DINNER MEETING: Thursday, May 23, social 6:30 pm, dinner 7 pm with meeting to follow. Final nominations for executive positions, candidates must be present to accept nominations or have agreed in writing to allow their name to stand. Elections will also take place at this meeting. Please come out and support your candidate.

FAMILY OF PARISHES FAMILY PICNIC: OLOS Council 4189, together with our brother Knights in Council 1467, invite all parishioners and their families to an appreciation picnic at the John Paul II Cultural Centre, 6679 Woodward Road, Port Burwell, Sunday, June 9th at 2:30 pm. The Knights will provide barbecued burgers and hot diggety dogs, condiments and buns. The rest is pot luck. You bring your drinks; alcohol is fine but no glass containers. There will be children's events, a pool weather permitting, volleyball and walking trails. Time for prayer and sacred music. We have signup sheets at the back of each church so we have an idea of how much to purchase. Thank you.

OLOS Air Conditioners & Fire Dampers

After 30 years, the four air conditioning units at the church have come to the end of their life. These units will be replaced over the next few weeks. As well, to meet Fire Code regulations, fire dampers are being installed in the main floor air ducts of the church. Total cost for the air conditioners and fire dampers is $35,000.

SPANISH MASS AT OLOS: A Spanish Mass will be celebrated at OLOS on the 4th Saturday of every month. Mass at 7 p.m. with a reception in the hall afterwards. First Spanish Mass will be held on Saturday, May 25th.

Saturday, June 8th

The 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Anne’s Church will be MOVED to Holy Angels’ Church at 4:30 p.m.

Monday 7 p.m. Mass at Holy Angels’ Church has been MOVED to 9 a.m.

St. Anne’s Community Festival June 5, 6, 7, & 8, 2019

FESTIVAL PRAYER

God, our Father, source of health and all goodness, we place this Parish project in your hands. Please bless all those who work on our Community Festival. Grant them peace, health and joy. Bless our work with satisfaction, and our days with beautiful weather. Please bless all those who come to our Festival with laughter, a time of enjoyment and delight. We ask this through Your Son Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

RAFFLE TICKETS This year, we are pleased to announce that the format has changed to a “50/50 RAFFLE”. The sooner tickets are sold and returned, the faster the winner’s share of the raffle will grow. The excitement will continue to grow as we see the prize amount rise to a potential $14,000 for the June 8th draw date. Ticket returns may be dropped into the collection basket or at the Church Office. Any unused tickets should be returned to the office. Additional tickets are available in the Church Office.

FESTIVAL LIVE & SILENT AUCTION will be held on Saturday, June 8th. Anyone wishing to make a donation of prizes, services such as catering dinners, snow removal, lawn cutting, babysitting, baking, tax return services, etc.; or cash to purchase a prize in your name, please contact the Church Office. RESTAURANT TENT: Workers are needed for all shifts, Wednesday to Saturday. Please sign up. LAS VEGAS WHEELS & BINGO: Workers are needed for all shifts, Wednesday to Saturday. Please sign up. BAKED GOODS would be most appreciated. Sign up to bring your baked goods any day of Festival. LAWN SIGNS: A limited number of 24” x 18” lawn signs are available for distribution. To request a sign for your lawn, please call the Church office.

Pay One Price Tickets (Giant Midway)

Available at Briwood Farm Market, Geerlinks Home Hardware Building Centre, all St. Thomas Shoppers Drug Mart Locations, and St. Anne’s Church Office

or online at www.worldsfinestshows.com.

NOW until TUESDAY, June 4th

at a special price of $30.00 per person!!! (A savings of $10.00). These passes are good for any ONE day of the Festival!

Pay One Price Tickets cost $40.00 on the grounds. (Debit & Credit available on the grounds)

All Parishioners of our Family of Parishes are invited to volunteer at the Festival. Sign-up sheets will be available at the entrance of St. Anne’s Church or call the office.

ST. ANNE’S CWL

Elder Abuse Elgin will be doing a presentation at the Tuesday, May 21st St Anne’s CWL meeting at 7 pm in The Centre. All CWL members are welcome to attend. Please note day change.

ST. ANNE’S APOSTOLIC COMMITTEE BBQ FUNDRAISER: Come to Canadale Nurseries, 269 Sunset Drive this long weekend and support this fundraiser while you purchase your summer plants. Proceeds to help our missions.

CWL LIVING ROSARY & ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Do you know what or have you ever experienced a 'Living Rosary'? We encourage all parishioners, families and friends to come & find out!! A wonderful celebration in honouring our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. Please join us Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church. We ask our CWL Members to arrive at 6:30 p.m. CWL sign ups can found at the entrances of Holy Angels' & St. Anne's Churches. Our Special Intention is for all those in our Family of Parishes, who have left the Church, that they feel welcomed and return to receive Christ's Love. Please join us for light refreshments in the Meeting Room afterwards for visiting & fellowship. Contact Mary Jane Collins 519-633-0429 or Judy Holtby 519-207-1181 if any questions.

Knights of Columbus Summerfest 2019

Friday, June 21 – Fish ‘N’ Fun

New this year – Friday Nite Fish Fry (Yellow Perch). Entertainment by “Dave Hoy, Honky Tonk Man” and “John Milles”. Advance tickets are $20 each; please call 519-631-2166. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. at the Columbus Club.

Saturday, June 22 – Summerfest

An evening of entertainment and activities raising funds in support of the Women and Children’s Unit at our hospital. Featuring “London Rhythm and Soul Revue”, with special guest, “Darkhorse”. Advance tickets are $25.00 each, please call 519-631-2166. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. at the Columbus Club.

Knights of Columbus Fr. Ernie Deslippe Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship applications for those Young Adults, who are planning to attend College, University or Trade School, are available at the Church Office. It is NO LONGER AVAILABLE at the School Guidance Offices. This is for the Practicing Catholic Young Adults that are either in a Catholic, Non Catholic, Home School, Private, or any other Secondary School. Application deadline is May 31, 2019.

Family of Parishes Picnic Sunday, June 23, 2019

Elgin County R.C. Family of Parishes Picnic on Sunday, June 23rd at Pinafore Park, Marshall Field Lakeside Pavilion from 3 – 7 p.m. Games for children at 3:30 p.m. with dinner served from 4 – 6 p.m. (pork, applesauce, hot dogs, baked potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, watermelon and dessert. “Free Will Offering.” Bring your lawn chair and come for great food, fun & laughter with family, friends and new acquaintances.

Day of Reflection The Joy of Prayer – Mary as a Teacher of Prayer

Take time away from the busyness of life and quietly rest in the presence of God. Join us on Saturday, May 25th from 9:30 am to 3 pm at St. Anne’s Church. This day will included meditations, a talk, time for personal reflection and prayer, an opportunity for confession or spiritual direction and lunch. The meditations for the day will be preached by Fr. John Johnson. Cost is $25.00. To register, visit www.famfi.ca/womens-da-of-reflection/ or email Marie-Therese at mtkemmerling@gmail.com.

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass The Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, invites all married couples to attend this year’s Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 2 at 3 pm at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica. This special annual Mass is a celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. All couples who register will receive a keepsake Certificate. To register please visit www.dol.ca/wedding-anniversary.

MISSIONARIES OF MERCY Paul’s back! After last week’s “violent abuse,” opponents organized a lynch mob that beat Paul nearly to death. But call Paul the “energizing evangelist,” transforming deadly cruelty into life-giving zeal. Paul’s past courage should inspire our commitment; Revelation’s future “new heaven, new earth” should inspire our optimism. But Revelation’s present assurance, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race,” should challenge us to become “missionaries of mercy.” Because Pope Francis declared that the Church’s credibility is completely dependent on our showing unconditional mercy. Mercy, said Francis, makes the Church, the world, and everyone young again, reawakened to life’s noblest virtues. Fittingly, in today’s Gospel Jesus reinforces that theme: “This is how all will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.)

DIOCESAN MINISTERS PRAYER – May 20-26, 2019

Monday: Andrea Dula, Campus Minister; Tuesday: Deacon Bernard McCartney; Wednesday: Rev. Slawomir Szwagrzyk; Thursday: Deacon Frank Lepain; Friday: Rev. Louis Rivard; Saturday: Rev. William Kornacker; Sunday: Rev. Piotr Wojakiewicz, C.S.M.A.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Fifth Sunday of Easter First Reading: Paul and Barnabas reported how God had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles (Acts 14:21-27). Second Reading: God’s dwelling is with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a). Gospel: This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). VOCATION VIEWS: God has chosen to dwell with us. Share your gifts with others to reveal his presence.

JOB POSTING

St. Mary’s Parish is looking to hire a part-time Custodian (up to 15 hrs. per week) to look after St. Mary’s Church and St. Mary’s Hall in West Lorne and St. Helen’s Church in Wallacetown. Primary duties include cleaning, ensuring that facilities are in good working order, and shoveling and salting sidewalks and stairs in the winter. For more information, please refer to the job posting on the Diocese website (dol.ca) under Employment and Volunteering. Those interesting in applying for the position can submit your resume to Bob Bray via email at bbray@dol.ca. Applications must be submitted no later than May 19th.

OFFERTORY UPDATE

YTD March 2018

Regular Offertory

Required Actual

Diocesan Assessment

Required Actual

Holy Angels’ $ 99,564 $ 73,040 $ 10,318 $ 3,240

St. Anne’s $ 97,989 $ 78,392 $ 12,890 $ 3,876

OLOS $ 31,781 $ 37,859 $ 6,570 $

Regular Offertory: Amount needed to cover all operating expenses (excludes Diocesan Assessment). Excludes Easter and Christmas collections as these are to be used for savings. Excludes Donations (Ministry, Parish Social Activities, etc.). Excludes donations for loan fund or capital projects. Diocesan Assessment: Amount we owe to the Diocese for their services/ support.

Church Office will be CLOSED Monday, May 20th for Victoria Day.

PLEASE, PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Anibal Almiron, Richard Bethel, Marianne Bisson, Jeanette Boyd, Ron Buchanan, Paul Bugiel, Deanna Brouwer, Charmaine Bullock, Joe Burns, Shawn Carey, John Ciapka, Betty Clark, Gerry & Mickey Costello, Sam Craven, Robert Clutterbuck, Mary Cunningham, Mary D’Angelo, Helene Diesbourg, John Doucette, Clare Doyle, Samuel Dunn, Agnes Elford, Sharon Emery, Elizabeth Finkenzeller, Delores Finnigan, Eva Galley, Andrew Gibson, Marilyn Gracey, Rina Grech, Don Greer, Maureen Griffiths, Rosamond Grizzle, Lindsay Grondian Rice, Mary Louise Harrison, Jerry Horan, Jim Howie, Marian Hudson, Susan Janssens, Michael Juhasz, Grazyna Juchniewicz, Jim Kaufman, Pat Keogh, Christine Koustrup, Bill Laverty, Kristin Legault, Erica Lucas, McKenna Lumley, Patty Lyons, Bob MacDonald, Louise Macdonald, Dorothy Marek, Diane Martin, Peter Mitrovic, Donna Moore, Joe Moser, Kim Moss, Dan Muscat, Ginette Nadon, Malaya Noad, Yvonne Oliver, Josephine Oniszeczko, Sonja Oslach; Joe Pineau, David Pineau, Barb Pinnegar, Helen Robicheau, Shawn Robicheau, Jeffery Rowe, Emily Scanlon, Monica Schoutens, Pat Sheridan, Otto Siebenmorgen, Brandon Simpson, Verne Sim, Jack Sims, Shirley Slaght, Ted Smith, Rev Charles Sweeting, Laurie Sunderland, Michelle Sylvester, John Taylor, Peter Taylor, Grant Teeple, Harry Terpstra, Glenn Tisdall, Ron Vader, Maryke Vanderzon, Joe Vella, Angela Vivola, Brian Webster, Aniela Zmudzinski.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

Pray for all those who have died, especially, Isabel Llanes, aunt of Marilou Sopoco and Elisabeth Scully; Don McKenzie, brother-in-law of Len and Ronnie Parkins; and all the faithful departed; through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS HOLY ANGELS’: April Pre-Authorized donations: $8,834.00 May 12, 2019: Offertory: $3,988.10; Restoration: $490.00 OUR LADY OF SORROWS: April Pre-Authorized donations: $4,085.00 May 12, 2019: $2,050.97; Building Fund: $ ST. ANNE’S: April Pre-Authorized donations: $8,980.00 May 12, 2019: $4,486.60 Please note that if you are attending Mass at one of our Family of Parishes, the donations are sent to the appropriate parish at which you are registered.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES PRAYERS AND INTERCESSIONS