PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please keep our parishioners in your prayers:
Marie Aubin, Susan Brown, Susan and John Clark, Christopher Coleman, Mike Craig, Melanie Damphousse, Patrick Kealty, Krista Kirkwood, Susan Lajoie, Guy Lauzon, Juliette Lavigne, Robert Lavigne, Diane Leroux, Madison McDermid, Kaye McDonell, Brad McMillan, Lorna Picher, Joe Rolland, Theresa Ryan, Marc Sauve, Michael Scott, Patrick and Sue Shannon, Braydon Topping, Mel Watt, Marie Wilding, and Andrea Willard.
MASS INTENTIONS
Click here for this week’s mass intentions and please keep our parishioners in your prayers. FYI: Please note the time change for Mass on Thursday, November 24th, 2022: We will welcome our students from St. Finnan’s School for Mass with our parishioners, at 10am.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RECRUITMENT DRIVE
This weekend’s Masses of November 19th/20th, there will be a membership drive to join The Knights of Columbus. Please consider joining – be a part of St. Finnan’s charitable Outreach!
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Listen. Learn. Discern. We have listened to parishioners. Thank you very much for everyone who has participated in this important process of discussing the future of our four North Glengarry Parishes. We had 20 different Town Hall Meetings in the past two months, and people shared their faith in-person, via online survey, and print form. Our Parish Renewal Committee continues to learn from the comments gathered and we are now preparing for the third phase – discernment. Please pray for our upcoming Parish meetings: Tuesday, November 22: Parish Renewal Committee. Wednesday, November 23, Parish Finance Council. Wednesday, November 30, Parish Pastoral Council. Click here to continue….
PERMANENT DIACONATE
Permanent Deacons play an important role in the life of the church; serving the poor, assisting at Mass, and taking part in many important aspects of parish life. If you are a Catholic man and are interested in learning more about the permanent diaconate, contact Fr. Blake, pastor@stfinnan.ca
SNOW REMOVAL
Looking for volunteer(s) or paid position(s) for the front steps of the Basilica. They need to be cleared for weekday & weekend masses. If interested, please contact the office. Thank you!
THANK YOU
Rose and I would like to thank all who came to our 7th annual Celtic Fiddle Mass. To Father Jonathan and Deacon John celebrating Mass, to Lorne, Kayla, Joe, The Choir, Altar servers, Readers, Collectors, the Ushers, and to our Fiddlers, with their Celtic Music. Catherine Olive on piano, Daniel on bass, Alex on guitar, and all who took part – including the parking attendants, Children Share Jesus and to the Ladies for the great lunch and drinks. It was a great success in St. Anthony’s Parish!
Fred Leroux
A FESTIVE CEILIDH
Please join us on Sunday November 20th from 2-4 pm at the Celtic Music Hall of Fame in Williamstown. Welcome the Spirit of Christmas with music, apple cider/punch and goodies. Bring an instrument to play or bring a friend. Proceeds will go to Hospice Cornwall!
CHRISTMAS CHOIR SINGALONG
Please join us for our Christmas Choir Singalong at St. Catherine Of Sienna church in Greenfield on Sunday, November 27th at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, come help us get into the spirit of Christmas through this advent season. As you will have an opportunity to listen to some talented artists you will also have a chance to join the congregation for three songs. A true celebration of the season. Refreshments will be served. Click here to see invitation.
NGP CHRISTMAS TEA HOSTED BY ST. ANTHONY’S
When: December 4th, 2022, Time: 12-2 pm Cost: free will donation at the door with proceeds to go to a local food bank: St. Vincent de Paul food bank in Alexandria.
There will be the tea luncheon, which is choice of coffee, tea, or juice, with pickles, sandwiches, and baked good treats.
There will be draws for prizes (purchase draw tickets there), games, a baked goods table, and activities for the kids – a children’s fishing pond, a kid’s zone, with Christmas colouring activities and a Santa letter writing station, etc. We hope to see you there! Everyone welcome!
St. Anthony’s is requesting assistance from our NG parishes for donations of baked goods: cookies, squares, etc. Anyone interested in donating baked goods please call Amanda: 613-325-4171/ amandaeva@live.com
CWL NEWS
All women are cordially invited to St. Finnan CWL Council’s Christmas Dinner of turkey and all the trimmings at Shalom House on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:00 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25 each and must be purchased by November 30th. Tickets will be available after each weekend Mass throughout November, or by contacting Maureen at 613-525-1921 or Rachel at 613-525-3920. Join us to celebrate the true Spirit of the Season.
JELLO
CWL collection of Jell-O jelly powder for the Diocesan Council’s contribution to Christmas food baskets continues throughout the month of November. Thank you for your generous response!
SHALOM HOUSE FUNDRAISER
Pre-Order your home-made Tourtière to support Shalom House! Contact Monique at 613-347-7539 or 613-330-5943. Orders will be taken until December 2nd, 2022. Cost: $18 each.
‘REJOICE’ – CENTENNIAL CHOIR OF CORNWALL
The Centennial Choir of Cornwall invites you to “REJOICE’, our Christmas concert with songs of Hope, Inspiration and Fun to be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, 7:30 pm, at Aultsville Theatre. Tickets are available from any choir member, Home Hardware, 1300 Vincent Massey Drive, Melody Music, 104 Pitt Street or at the door. Adults $25, children 12 and under $10.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
You are cordially invited to attend our 2nd annual Candlelit Christmas Concert at St. Finnan’s Basilica on Saturday, December 10th at 7:00PM.
All are welcomed to attend this magical evening! Click here for invitation
EVENTS AT NGP
To stay up to date on the events (i.e. CWL meetings, K of C meetings, etc.) at the North Glengarry Parishes, click here
DONATIONS
Click here to make a donation to the parish.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Registrations are open for Baptisms, First Communion and Confirmation. For more information, please call Lorne at the office or email directly: director@stfinnan.ca
