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Schedule changes this week: on Wednesday, November 11 (Remembrance Day) there is Mass only; Adoration is cancelled. The 9:30 AM Mass on Thursday, November 12 is cancelled, and the 9:30 AM Mass on Saturday, November 14 is cancelled.

Coming schedule changes: on Thursday, November 19 the Mass time changes to 7 PM and the 3 PM Chaplet is cancelled. On Wednesday, December 2 Adoration closes at noon.

Office closures: the parish office is closed Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 19. On Wednesday, December 2 the office closes at 2 PM.

The Funeral Mass for Doug Bertrand is Thursday, November 12 at 11 AM, with a reception to follow in the large hall.

St. Vincent de Paul World Day of the Poor Canned Food Drive: the goal is 1000 lbs. A shopping cart for donations is in the church foyer, and the food goes to local families and the women's shelter. See the parish website for suggested items. No expired items please. Thank you.

The St. Vincent de Paul Luncheon Meeting is Sunday, November 15, noon to 2 PM in the large hall. Come in your favourite festive colours for a group Christmas photo.

Christmas Flower Collection is this weekend, November 7 and 8, after the Masses. Anyone interested in working with the Flower Ministry, please contact the parish office.

2026 Annual Bishop's Appeal, "Be the Light": the appeal is still accepting donations. Please consider making a financial commitment. Your gift helps build faith communities in our Diocese by investing in the faith and future of this and the next generation. Please make sure your donation is dropped off at the parish office in time to receive a tax receipt for 2026. Our parish goal is $49,000. Actual to date: $14,795.00.

Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child: shoeboxes for filling are available in the church foyer. Please return filled boxes to the office or the foyer by November 16.

The CWL General Meeting is November 17 at 1:30 PM in the small hall. The CWL Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser supports their many programs; order by November 25 (they make great gifts). For more info, email jackygabriele@hotmail.com.

Christmas Hamper Fund office dates are November 12 to December 18.

2026 Diocesan Faith Day, "Who Is My Neighbour?": Saturday, November 21 at 9 AM with Bishop Gary at Sacred Heart Parish. Tickets are on Eventbrite.

Mama Mary's Market is Saturday, November 28 in the large hall. Please come and support our Youth Group! There are great gift ideas for everyone on your list, plus a concession stand, entertainment and a colouring corner for kids. Vendor tables are still available. Get the registration form from the office or email christinedoknjas@hotmail.ca.

Knights of Columbus 65th Annual Charity Appeal, Council 5468: "Working together to make our community better." Ticket sales run from October 1 to December 19, 2026. Inquiries: 604-216-7272. To join the Knights or learn more, call Glen Piotrofsky at 778-420-1306, Rick Graebner at 250-286-0187 or Mike Beston at 250-287-8626, or visit kofc.org/joinus.

Pilgrimage to Italy, April 29 to May 10, 2027 (12 days, $6,390.00), under the spiritual leadership of Fr. Joseph Yuson with the assistance of Fr. Dean N. Henderson. Visit Venice, Siena, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo, Monte Sant'Angelo, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and attend the Angelus with the Holy Father. Travel arrangements: International Heritage Tours, ihtours.com, 1-877-999-8868. Information sheets are in the church foyer.

Bottle recycling continues Saturdays 10 AM to noon. The October 31 collection raised $427.00. Thank you!