For Heaven's Sake
647 Murray Street N8A 1W1 Wallaceburg, ON, Canada

Your daily Gospel reflection... Tuesday, November 24, 2020 MEMORIAL OF SAINT ANDREW DUNG-LAC, PRIEST, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS... LUKE 21:5-11 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us what to expect in the times between his first and second coming. He warns against false messiahs: "Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them!" One of the marks of the in-between times is that false messiahs will arise, those who claim to represent God and the purposes of God. Even a casual survey of the last two thousand years reveals the validity of this observation. Various political leaders, social reformers, dictators, gurus, and artists have claimed an ultimate authority. We have seen a plethora of such figures in very recent times. They are all representatives of the old world, even as they claim to represent the new. Jesus also alerts us to expect international wars: "When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified. . . . Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom." When an animal is threatened and wounded, he will fight even more fiercely. There is a terrible instability to the sinful worldlashing out, judging, attacking, bluffing, conquering and being conquered. That is simply the way of the nations in the grip of sin. Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 170, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States

Your daily Gospel reflection... Thursday, November 19, 2020 THIRTY-THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME... LUKE 19:41-44 Friends, in today’s Gospel passage, Jesus laments over Jerusalem because it failed to acknowledge him. He said, They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation. This is a thunderclap, a shock, a highly subversive thing to say. I know I’ve said it to you before, but I will say it again, because it belongs to the heart of the Gospel and it is repeated by Jesus over and over again: nothing in this world lasts. Nothing in this world should, therefore, be the object of our deepest longings or of our most powerful commitments. The temple represented all of the glitter and glamor of this world, the best it can offer; and the people standing there, entranced by it, stand for all of us down through the ages who stand staring up at the goods of this world. So we must free ourselves from worldly attachments and live for God alone. Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 170, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States

Your daily Gospel reflection... Monday, November 23, 2020 THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME... LUKE 21:1-4 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus praises the widow who gave all her resources to the treasury: "I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood." She is a model of detachment for us. If the spiritual life is essentially about love, and love is the gift of self, then possessions are a problem. This means that the game of filling up the empty ego with the goods of this world is not the way forward; rather, giving one’s life away is the way forward. Once you let go of the world in a spirit of detachment, once you remove the things of this world from your grasp and see them without distortion, you will really have them. They will appear as they are, as God intended them. They will no longer be objects for your manipulation or possession, but beautiful realities in themselves. G.K. Chesterton insisted that only when he realized that the things of this world would not make him ultimately happy did he find real joy in them. Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 170, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States

Your daily Gospel reflection... Wednesday, November 18, 2020 THIRTY-THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME... LUKE 19:11-28 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable that demonstrates the significance of a life of goodness and faithfulness. How do we make the all-important judgment about the quality of our life, one that touches not simply on what we are to do but on who we are to be? How do we know? In another place, Jesus had said that a tree is known by its fruits. And Paul makes this very specific. He tells us that the fruit of the Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. He implies that the Spirit’s presence in one’s life can be read from its radiance in these soul-expanding qualities. I have often spoken of the magna anima (the great soul) of the saint in contrast to the pusilla anima (the cramped soul) of the sinner. And the fruit of the Spirit can make the difference. Love is willing the good of another; patience bears with the troublesome; faithfulness is a dedication to a partner or friend; self-control restricts the havoc that the ego can cause; and so on. All of the fruits of the Spirit are marks of an expansive and outward-looking magna anima. Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 170, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States

Family Book Club Kids and their parents are invited to join us for book club on Thursday evenings! November's book is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Books are available through CK Public Library or as ebooks through Libby or Hoopla. Please let Jacqueline Rowe know if you can make it ([email protected] / 519-466-0593) and if you have any questions! Our Lady Help of Christians, Parish Centre... November 5, 7-8:30pm - chapters 1-6 November 12, 7-8:30pm - chapters 7-12 November 19, 7-8:30pm - chapters 13-17 See more

MASS INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 24th - 27th, 2020 TUESDAY: November 24th Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Dick Aarssen The Family ... Teresa Alves Fernando & Maria Richard Nantais - Johanna Reekers Mayme Belanger The Family Intentions of Patti Dreveny - Deodete & Jose Intentions of Deacon Richard Walter - Maggie WEDNESDAY: November 25th Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Jorge Cunha - Peter, Paulo & Sofia Fernando & Enrica Ricciotti - The Family Terry Gallerno, 3rd Ann. - Dodie Deb Rothery Janice Diana Donkers Mike & Dorothy Intentions of Fr. Morrison Jose & Deodete THURSDAY: November 26th St. Michael 8:30 a.m. Francis & Louella Barnier Donald Demers Shirley Delorme Becky Dramnitzke Dec’d Members of EnnettCampion Family - Andre & Pat FRIDAY: November 27th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Helen Alves VanDamme Kevin & Family Jose & Maria Moniz The Family George Keller - Kit Manuel deSousa Antonio & Rosa deSousa Tonus Nojiya Sally Theresa Denys KLRCFP

Have you seen our Virtual Book of Remembrance? You can still add names until Monday, November 23, 2020 at midnight https://www.klrcfp.com/prayer-resources

MASS INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 17th - 20th, 2020 TUESDAY: November 17th Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Jack & Teresa Alves Fernando & Maria... Chris Palocz Jamie, Patti, Kenz & Nick Annie Everaert - KLRCFP Florentina Bogaert Jamie, Patti, Kenz & Nick Wilfred Belanger - The Family Robert McDowell - KLRCFP WEDNESDAY: November 18th Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. Bob & Kay Lucier - Becky Stephen Palimaka - Mom & Dad Mae Marek - KLRCFP John Ferreira Wife, Maria Joseph Cadotte The Family Dec’d Members of Jeronimo & Rosa Silva Family Jeronimo & Rosa THURSDAY: November 19th St. Michael 8:30 a.m. Margaret DeClerk Carol & Vince Bryden Gina Meriano Carol & Vince Bryden Dec’d Members of Maure Family - Andre & Pat FRIDAY: November 20th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Carmel DaSilva-Burgess The Family George Keller Kit Saundra VanSnick - Aggie & Mike Moynihan Norm Regan Ron & Barb Deb Rothery Jean & Linda Souls In Purgatory A Parishioner

MASS INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER 13th-16th, 2020 TUESDAY: October 13th Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Jorge Cunha Grace & the Kids... Ed Moran Lorraine & Family Florence McEvoy Judy Moran Gary Van Haecke KLRCFP Alex Hatala A Friend Intentions of Maureen Clancy Her Siblings WEDNESDAY: October 14th Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. James Kerwin, 2nd Ann. Marion Kerwin Mel Murphy Elda Teresa Alves John & Rosa daSilva Marjorie & Bob Dupon Your Friends, Ed & Odra Riedl Fernando Fernandes Fernando & Maria Ky Bechard Staff of St. Elizabeth School THURSDAY: October 15th Lorraine VanDaele St. Michael CWL Roger Deprez Andy & Pat Maure FRIDAY: October 16th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Manuel deSousa Maria & Joel Candido Morais Hortencia Fernandes Ryan Courteaux Kathy & Family Pat Turner Kathy & Family George & Emily Courteaux Kathy & Family Intentions of Crowe Family The Crowe Family

Sunday, October 11, 2020 Mass for KLRCFP Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends and reflect on the blessings of the last year. Many of us experience renewed hope and faith during the Thanksgiving holiday because we turn our eyes onto what is most important. What if we spent time each day in giving thanks and prayer? How could God grow our faith and trust if we lived a life of thanks through all seasons and not just Thanksgiving time? When your heart is filled with gratitude, there is little room to worry or complain.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 29th-OCTOBER 2nd, 2020 TUESDAY: September 29th Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Lola Jillson by Tom Johnston... Janice Johnston by Tom Johnston Jim McGee by Tom and Ellen Atkins Florentine Bogaert by Sacred Heart KofC Council Bonnie Gallerno by Bunny and Dave Atkins Janice Nantais by Frank and Cathy Johnston WEDNESDAY: September 30th Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. Jean Munday by St. Vincent de Paul Society Denny Bea by Becky Dramnitske Madeline Emery by Becky Dramnitzke Mary Beth Owens by Cindy VAnderveeken Alice O'Leary by Marion Kerwin Brian Londry by Roos deBakker THURSDAY: October 1st St. Michael 8:30 a.m. Lorraine VanDaele by Larry and Pat Ennett Carmen Ennett by Andy and Pat Maure Frank Allaer by St. Michael KofC Council Agnes Verstraeten by George and Marcia Jannsens FRIDAY: October 2nd Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Art Aarssen by the Family Riat Larabee by Lyle & Family Jerry Dreveny by the Family Teresa Alves by Antonio and Maria Alves George Keller by Kit Grayson Alexander by Brad and Christine Thompson

Check out the latest update from Fr. Chris! Sunday, November 15, 2020 Click https://youtu.be/hXFtSs_NHwE

Sunday, September 27, 2020 Mass for KLRCFP

Mary, we pray today for all mothers who are afraid to be mothers. We pray for those who feel threatened and overwhelmed by their pregnancy. Intercede for them, that God may give them the grace to say yes and the courage to go on. May they have the grace to reject the false solution of abortion. May they say with you, "Be it done unto me according to your word." May they receive the help, support and the peace that comes from trusting God and cherishing the life growing within them. Amen.

TOYS FOR ST. VINCENT DEPAUL Dear Friends, Christmas is fast approaching! Once again, we come to you with our appeal for urgently needed gifts, food and financial support to enable us to provide help to the many in need. Due to restrictions in place because of COVID-19 the ‘Giving Trees’ will NOT be set up this year. We will still be collecting unwrapped gifts for boys & girls ages newborn to 12 years old. Again, this year we are asking for toys only, as clothes do not alwa...ys match the age of the child. There are donation envelopes in the offertory boxes, for Wallaceburg SVDP, make cheques payable to ‘St. Vincent dePaul’ and for the Sacred Heart Food Bank, please make them payable to Sacred Heart Food Bank. Gifts and donations can be dropped off at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Centre Monday thru Friday from 9:00 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. May God Bless you and your families abundantly during this Holy Season! ~ The SVDP Society

Staff celebrated all that Virginia has done for our family of parishes with a good bye dinner and gifts to say thank you. Girl, we are gonna miss you but we know you aren’t far away and you will come back to visit!! May God bless you, Fred and your beautiful family abundantly in the journey ahead!!

Have you heard of Carlo Acutis who will be declared Blessed on Oct 10? He is a real life, modern day teenager whose story reminds us of how we should all strive to be a Saint!

Job Posting Lay Ecclesial Minister: The Kent Lambton Roman Catholic Family of Parishes is seeking a lay ecclesial minister to work 15-24 hours per week. Duties to include RCIA, sacramental preparation, bereavement ministry, and other duties as assigned by the pastor. Applications will be received until Tuesday Oct 13 at 4pm. Please send resumes to Fr. Chris Gillespie 422 Elgin St. Wallaceburg, ON N8A 3C1.

Goodbye to Virginia Eade, our Pastoral Minister! Virginia has faithfully served the parishes of our community as pastoral minister for the past eight years. She has directed our RCIA program, conducted baptismal preparation, First Confession preparation, First Communion preparation, headed up our bereavement ministry and served as chairperson of the Kent deanery. Thank you Virginia for your deep faith and love of God and for sharing your gifts with us! We wish you all the be...st with your future plans and will keep you in our prayers. Virginia has written a letter to our parishes, found below. Fr. Chris Dear parishioners of Kent Lambton Roman Catholic Family of Parishes, This past spring and summer has been a challenge for everyone with the many uncertainties and changes due to Covid-19. It’s given us all the opportunity to slow down and think and reflect on our priorities and perhaps gain a new perspective on what is most important in our lives. After much thought and prayer, I have made the decision to step away from my position as Pastoral Minister for Wallaceburg, Dresden and Port Lambton in order to be more available to my family in Ridgetown. It is certainly not easy to leave such a vibrant and faith filled community with so many faithful, loving, and generous parishioners! I have met and made some wonderful friendships and feel so blessed to have been a part of this community for eight years. Even though I don’t live in the area, I have always felt very much at home for which I have you to say thank you! I will miss each and every one of you but certainly hope to be back to visit from time to time! Please know that all of you will continue to be in my prayers! God bless you, Virginia Eade

24-hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament We are planning to go back to the 24-hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady Help of Christians Church which will be on the third Monday of the month commencing Mon, Oct19th at12 noon to Tuesday Oct 20th 12 noon. We are currently working on a schedule to cover the 24 hours. If you are available to commit to one hour or more every month, or for more information, please contact Deodete Santos at 519-365-7280 or Becky Dramnitzke at 519-437-8197.

This weekend we will be undertaking a collection for Development and Peace - Caritas Canada's COVID-19 campaign "Recovering together" at churches across the di...ocese. Please give generously at your parish on September 19-20 or donate online at this link https://www.devp.org/en/campaign/recoveringtogether

MASS INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER 6th-9th, 2020 TUESDAY: October 6th Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Bernard Lajoie, 4th Ann. Dona Lajoie... Madeline Emery Elsie McIntyre Alice O’Leary Pauline Houle Rick Houle Pauline Houle Florence McEvoy Pauline Houle Bernice Fiola Pauline Houle WEDNESDAY: October 7th Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. Frances Foster David & Angela McCarron Clarimundo Matos Julia Oliverira Anne Marie Ortibus Muriel Tony Aerts Jean & Family Dec’d Members of Silva Family Jeronimo & Rosa Silva Intentions of Julia Oliveria Anabela Malillo THURSDAY: October 8th St. Michael 8:30 a.m. Lorraine VanDaele Andy & Pat Maure Louella Barnier Knights of Columbus #9473 Special Intention for Pat Maure - Knights of Columbus #9473 FRIDAY: October 9th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Bertha Aarssen The Family Chad & Kelly Regan Barb & Ron Teresa Alves Bob Falconer Rene Mahu Betty, Chris & Wendy Joe Hart Francis & Diane Brown Loretta Sullivan Patti, Jamie, Kenz & Nick

MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 22nd-25th, 2020 TUESDAY: September 22nd Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. For all KLRCFP parishioners... For those children making their 1st Communion WEDNESDAY: September 23rd Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. For all KLRCFP parishioners For those children making their 1st Communion THURSDAY: September 24th St. Michael 8:30 a.m. For all KLRCFP parishioners For those children making their 1st Communion FRIDAY: September 25th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. For all KLRCFP parishioners For those children making their 1st Communion

Update from Fr. Chris to our parishioners. This was part of Father's homily this past weekend in case you missed it. https://youtu.be/V2pv4jVyg44

Sunday, September 20, 2020 Live-streamed at the 12:30 pm Mass

Development and Peace Caritas Canada helps to serve our brothers and sisters who are affected by poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the deep inequalities that exist in our world today. To assist those in need they’ve begun their new campaign COVID-19: Recovering Together! Through this campaign - and by making a donation online, or at your parish on September 19 or 20 - you are invited to be part of a global just recovery to the pandemic that moves us towards a more sustainable and equitable future. In these times, your ongoing support gives hope that we can recover together, so that all can live in dignity. To learn more, please visit https://www.devp.org/en/covid-19. Thank you for taking part in our campaign!

MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 15th-18th, 2020 TUESDAY: September 15th Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Teresa Alves John & Maria DeSousa... Florentina Bogaert Phil & Doreen Johnston Richard Nantais Dodie Gallerno Ron Aarssen The Family A Special Intention Kim VanDamme Intentions of Danielle Bechard Jonathon & Maggie WEDNESDAY: September 16th Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. Al Bechard The Family Dick Aarssen The Family Bob & Kay Lucier Becky Jorge Cunha Hortencia Fernandes Michael Lauwereys The Family Cyril Lauwereys Brothers & Sisters THURSDAY: September 17th St. Michael 8:30 a.m. Roger Deprez Marcella DeCook FRIDAY: September 18th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Manuel DeSousa Maria & Joel George Keller Kit Robert Delorme Wife Paul Delorme Mom & Daughter Albert VanHaecke Mark & Arlene Delanghe Intentions of the Crowe Family The Crowe Family

Sunday, September 13, 2020 Live-streamed Mass at 12:30pm Our Lady Help of Christians Church Wallaceburg.

The Catholic Women’s League is reaching out to all ladies 16 years and older to join this organization. Be a part of this team, to share your time, talents and graces in serving your parish and community. Ladies! Listen to your calling and, open your hearts to this commitment to serve one another.... If you would like to become a member of one of our CWL councils (St. Michael's, Sacred Heart, Holy Family or Our Lady Help of Christians) please leave us a private message and we will get you the information. Membership renewals can be dropped off in the mail slot at the rectory (422 Elgin Street)

There will be a Healing Mass this Friday, September 11 @ 8pm at Our Lady Help of Christians Church.

Lifeteen Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians church is back this Sunday, September 13 after taking a break for the summer. Join us in this Eucharistic celebration at 12:30pm. Open to ALL AGES!

MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 8th-11th, 2020 TUESDAY: September 8th Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Jim McGee SH K of C... Florentina Bogaert Roos deBakker & Family Ingeborg Myers KLRCFP Robert Goetz KLRCFP Lola Jillson KLRCFP Florence McEvoy Don & Linda Labadie WEDNESDAY: September 9th Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. Joanne Regis Carmen & Tony Myers Jorge Cunha 3rd Ann. The Family Clelia Campagna Steve & Rosa Estella VanDommelen The VanDamme Family Mary Vancoilie Annie Everaert Intentions of Mike & Linda Aarssen Maurice & Veronica THURSDAY: September 10th St. Michael 8:30 a.m. Roger Deprez Dwight & Priscilla Yellowage FRIDAY: September 11th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Ed & Louisa deNijs Their Children & Families Teresa Alves John & Rosa DaSilva Joseph Herreweyers, 54th Ann. The Edirisinghe Family Kathleen Coveny Ron & Barb Bev Coveny Ron & Barb Marguerite Francis Patti, Jamie, Kenzie & Nick Our Lady Help of Christians 8:00 p.m. Healing Mass Pete Lauwereys, 5th Ann. The Family Edna Anne Muxlow Becky Dramnitzke Dorothy Koekuyt Becky Dramnitzke Ava Chauvin The Family Adelino Nogueira Wife & Son Intentions of Julia Oliveira Jose & Deodete

Sunday, September 6, 2020 Mass for KLRCFP

MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 1st-4th, 2020 TUESDAY: September 1st Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Anne Marie Ortibus Dianne Ortibus... Lola Jillson Joe Johnston Louise Wilson Judy & Phil Bezaire Alice O’Leary KLRCFP Florentina Bogaert Mike & Dorothy deBakker Intentions of Margaret Clancy Maureen & Colleen Clancy WEDNESDAY: September 2nd Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. Jennifer Nemeth Christine Jorge Cunha Jeronimo & Rosa Silva Brian Londry Mom Fr. Fernando Suarez Mary Catherine Aarssen Dick & Winnie DeVriese Kathi & Larry Clarimundo Matos Anabela THURSDAY: September 3rd St. Michael 8:30 a.m. Roger Deprez Marg & Jack Roest FRIDAY: September 4th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Art & Tina DaCosta Helen Moniz Teresa Alves HF CWL Frank & Maryanne Kearns Helen Moniz Brigitta Falconer The Family George Keller Kit Souls in Purgatory Becky

MASS INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST 25th- 28th, 2020 TUESDAY: August 25th Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Ron Aarssen Mary Catherine & Family... Janice Nantais Joan Stratton Florence McEvoy Maureen & Colleen Clancy Alice O’Leary Maureen & Colleen Clancy Joe & Clancy Doyle Maureen & Colleen Clancy Lola Jillson Dave & Bunny Atkins WEDNESDAY: August 26th Our Lady Help of Christians 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 6:00 p.m. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Benediction at 6:50 p.m. Jorge Cunha The Family Chuck Conway, 10th Ann. The Family Delina Gemmell Dave & Barb Kearney Ky Bechard John & Barb Wysman Dec’d Members of Jeronimo & Rosa Silva Family Jeronimo & Rosa Silva Dec’d Members of Martinello Family Al Martinello THURSDAY: August 27th St. Michael 8:30 a.m. Roger Deprez Ken Prohaska Joan Noonan KLRCFP Irene Miller KLRCFP FRIDAY: August 28th Holy Family - 9:15 a.m. Art DaCosta Sr. 27th Ann. Art & Charlene Teresa Alves Antonio & Maria Alves Mabel DeShaw, 11th Ann. The Family Pat Turner, 1st Ann. Kathy & Family Manuel deSousa Maria & Joel Souls in Purgatory A Parishioner