NOVEMBER 17, 2019 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SACRED HEART PARISH

Sacred Heart Church St. Michael’s Church

24 Albert St. 978 St. John’s Road

Langton, ON Walsh, ON

Weekend Mass Schedule Daily Mass Reconciliation Saturday – 5:00 pm Tues. – 5:00 pm 20 min. prior to weekday mass

Sunday – 8:30 am (St. Michael’s) Wed. to Fri. – 9:30 am Sat. 4-4:45 pm

Sunday – 10:30 am Sun. 8-8:20 am, or by appt.(St. Michael’s)____

Mailing address Parish Clergy Box 8, Langton, ON N0E 1G0 Rev. Thomas Kuriacko, Pastor Phone: 519-875-4438 Jack Grim, Deacon

E-mail: sacredheartlangton@dol.ca Brian Hanley, Deacon Fr. Thomas e-mail: tckuriacko@dol.ca Office Hours: Tues. and Thurs. 9 am – 4 pm; _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Baptisms – Contact Rev. Thomas—6 months notice Marriages – Contact Rev. Thomas— one year notice required

Schools – Sacred Heart, Langton - St. Michael’s, Walsh - Our Lady of Fatima, Courtland ____________

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK: There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. He sent them on a quest and wanted them to go and look for a pear tree that was far away. But he sent each of his sons in a different season. The oldest son went in winter; the second went in spring, the third in summer and the youngest one in autumn. After all of them returned from their quests their father gathered them to listen to their experiences. The oldest son told him that the tree was rotten, ugly and dead. The second son disagreed and said that the tree looked beautiful and fresh with all the green buds. The third son also said it looked stunning with all the blossoms. And the fourth one disagreed with all of his brothers saying that the time he reached the tree it was loaded with sweet and ripe fruits. The man told his sons that they were all right about the tree because they saw it during different stages of its life. He told them to remember this experience and never judge a person by one season of his/her life. And he also told them not to judge a person’s emotions only based on one occasion. Our life is a mixture of four seasons that change as time passes by and it is a mixture of emotions: love, hatred, joy and sorrow. A person’s life can only be judged if you are familiar with all four aspects, but that is almost impossible. Never point fingers when you’ve only heard one side of the joy. We can learn another lesson from this story. If you give up this winter, you will miss the promises of your spring, the beauty of your summer and all the fulfillment from your autumn. One challenging season will not decide your entire life. One day your flowers will blossom too and you will get back on track. Never allow one difficult season to decide the fate of the rest. The temple was the very heart and soul of Judaism. Palestine was occupied by the Romans. The Jewish people had no real government of their own. So their whole national and spiritual identity was poured into and represented by the Temple. The Gospel says it took forty-six years to build this temple. As the followers of Jesus were admiring this Temple, the Lord says to their shock and horror that one day this temple would be destroyed. In fact, the only part left standing today is the “wailing wall” which devout Jews revere so religiously. Jesus says that the Temple would be destroyed, “But”, He adds, “that’s not the end of the world!” We all have our temples on which we rely for security. Not all temples are built of marble and gold. For some people a relationship can be their temple. A marriage can be their temple for some. A career or a program with which we’re involved can be our temple. Our prosperity can be our temple, the things of which we are proud and on which we rely for strength. Then, one day, our temple is gone and what do we do? The Lord is saying to us today, “That’s not the end of the world!” The future is not shaped by those who keep looking back to weep over what is gone. It belongs to the person with faith, vision and confidence in God. When our temples fall down, the Lord is telling us in today’s Gospel that this is not the end of the world. This Gospel is a word of hope for any crisis. We always have a new future to build in Christ.

“GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!” Fr. Thomas

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Thurs Nov 18/19: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fri Nov 22/19: St. Cecilia, Virgin Martyr

SOCKS FOR THE SOUL- MISSION MONTH Once again this year we will be gathering warm socks, gloves and hats for the poor in our area. St. Vincent de Paul local chapters will give them out at Christmas time. The mission box can be found at the back of the church. Please donate and help keep people warm this winter!

LANGTON CWL NEWS

“EUROPEAN THEMED” CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The CWL is hosting a special “European Themed” Christmas bake sale at Sacred Heart Church on December 7, 2019 from 9 am to 11 am. Along with our beautiful treats, we are offering homemade baked pies for sale. Our 9” pies come in 3 varieties (Apple, Cherry or Blueberry) at a cost of $12/pie. All pies must be preordered and our deadline for ordering will be November 25, 2019. Your pies will be available for pick up at our bake sale. Please call Liz Deli at 519-875-4738 or 519-429-0771. CABBAGE ROLLS Once again we will be taking orders for cabbage rolls. Price is $17.00 per dozen. Pick up is on December 7th at the Church from 9 am to 11 am. Cut off date to order is December 1st. Please phone Jeannette Major at 519-875-4952 or email at jmamajor@hotmail.com. THE CWL CHRISTMAS PARTY The CWL Christmas party will be on Monday December 9, 2019 at the Carriage house in Tillson-burg . The cost for tickets are $20 per person. Supper is at 6:30 pm. Cindy Erdelac will be selling tickets after mass on Saturday November 30th and Sunday December 1st. For more information, please call Cindy Erdelac at 519-875-2840. The cut off date to purchase tickets is Monday December 2, 2019. Please join us and have a great night!! POINSETTIAS & WINTER GREENERY FOR SALE Langton Catholic Women’s League are offering poinsettias and winter greenery for sale this year. Orders can be placed before and after the mass until November 24th. Pickup will be December 7th from 9:00 – 11:00 am in the entrance of the church. If you are unable to attend mass orders can also be placed by emailing Cathie Schonberger at cathieschon@gmail.com.

ST. MICHAEL’S CWL NEWS

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Our Christmas Luncheon this year will be held at the Erie Beach cove room on December 8th 2019. Please arrive at 12:15 pm. We will be eating at 12:30 pm. All parishioners, family, friends are welcome. We are ordering the food off the menu. We hope to see you all there. We always have a good time. CWL MEETING Our next CWL meeting will be on Wednesday December 11th at 7:00 pm in the basement of St. Michael’s Church. All women are welcome. Come and enjoy an evening out. CHRISTMAS CARDS Since Christmas cards will be sent out soon, please remember to save the canceled stamps . We will continue to send them on to the London Diocesan CWL to help prevent leprosy.

IN NEED OF VOLUNTEER’S

COFFEE SUNDAY -VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed for coffee Sunday to continue. Please consider helping for either Saturday or Sunday after Mass. Contact Susan Kershaw at 519-427-6314 or Linda Vandendriessche at 519-983-6098 by Novem-ber 30, 2019. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AT CARESSANT CARE AT MASSES Volunteers are needed for once a month at Caressant Care Courtland for the year 2020. Working in teams of two people, the volunteers would be required approx. 3 times through the year. The volunteers would assist in setting up the Chapel, bringing the Catholic residents to the Chapel, and returning them after the service.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FARM DUTY 5HP 220 SINGLE PHASE MOTOR FOR SALE At Sacred Heart Church, Langton, there is 1 5HP 220 single phase motor for sale, only used for a short time. Cost $300. Anyone interested, please contact the Parish Office at 519-875-4438. PLEASE TURN OVER FOR MORE PARISH NEWS ->

RITE OF ENROLLMENT REMINDER (1st RECON. & 1st COMM) FOR PARENTS + CHILDREN The Rite of Enrollment for the children preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Communion this year, will take place on the weekend of November 23/24; Saturday November 23: 5 pm- Sacred Heart Church, Sunday November 24: 8:30 am- St. Michael’s Church and 10:30 am- Sacred Heart Church.

ORGANIST NEEDED AT SACRED HEART PARISH Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish requires an organist (a paid position) for Sunday Mass at 8:30 am (in Walsh) and 10:30 am (in Langton). If interested, please call the Parish Office at 519-875-4438, or email Teena Mendonca at tstetler@dol.ca.

SUNDAY MISSALS The Living With Christ Sunday Missals for 2019 – 2020 are available for purchase at the back of the Church . The price is $5.00 each. You may also purchase your copy at the Parish Office during Office Hours.

DATES TO REMEMBER LITURGY ASSIGNMENTS FOR SACRED HEART, LANGTON NOVEMBER 23 & 24 Saturday (5 pm) Lector: Liz Deli Eucharistic Minister: Deacon Jack Sunday (10:30 am) Lector: Bryan Carins Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jack, Wanda Demaiter

WEEKLY OFFERTORY – NOVEMBER 9/10, 2019 St. Michael’s Regular Envelope $ 460.00 Building Fund $ 900.00 Loose $ 92.25 Sub-Total $ 1,452.25 Sacred Heart Regular Envelope $ 1,856.00 Thanksgiving Appeal $ 50.00 Building Fund $ 380.00 Loose $ 100.30 Sub-Total $ 2,386.30 Total $ 3,838.55

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE – SACRED HEART, LANGTON

DATE TIME MASS INTENTION BY

Tues Nov 19/19 5:00 pm 7:30 pm

Edward Zamecnik Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

Jenny Zamecnik & Family

Wed Nov 20/19 9:30 am Rene DeCarolis Nick & Rose Franchak

Thurs Nov 21/19 4:00 pm Mass with Anointing of the sick at Caressant Care For vocations to priesthood & religious life

Fri Nov 22/19 9:30 am Tracey Anseeuw Roger & Pauline Demeester

Sat Nov 23 & Sun Nov 24

Weekend Masses

1st Reconciliation- Rite of Enrollment

DATE TIME EVENT

Wed Nov 6- Sat Nov 23

1st Recon. Interviews (Parents & Candidates)

Tues Nov 19/19 7:30 pm Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

Thurs Nov 21/19

4:00 pm Mass with Anointing of the sick at Caressant Care

Sat Nov 23 & Sun Nov 24

Weekend Masses

1st Recon. Rite of Enrollment

Tues Nov 26/19 11:15 am Advent School Confessions for SHS

Wed Nov 27/19 11:15 am Advent School Confessions for STMS

Thurs Nov 28/19

11:15 am Advent School Confessions for OLFS

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS DECEMBER 24th

5:00 pm - Christmas Eve Children’s Mass - All 3

Schools

10:00 pm - Mass (Sunday Choir)

CHRISTMAS DAY

8:30 am - Christmas Day Mass - St. Michael’s

10:30 am - Christmas Day Mass - Sacred Heart

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

December 31st 5:00 pm Mass -

Sacred Heart

January 1st 8:30 am Mass -

St. Michael’s

10:30 am Mass -

Sacred Heart

TUNE IN TO MENTAL HEALTH Anxiety, stress, and depression are on the increase in the lives of the young people we encounter and we are often challenged with the task of supporting not only the teens but their families and friends. To help us maneuver this increasingly prevalent issue, the Family and Youth Ministry office is bringing in licensed counselor, award-winning author, and devoted Catholic speaker, Roy Petitfils. Roy will offer a daytime event for parish and school staff, volunteers and others who are dedicated to the wellbeing of young people providing them with insight into the best way to support struggling young people and their families. In the evening, he will offer a shorter presentation for parents and others on the same subject. We are offering two options in two different locations to best serve everyone in the diocese:

Visitation Parish in Comber Monday, December 9 10 am – 3 pm, $40, morning snack and lunch included 7 pm – 8:30 pm – no cost, but registration is appreciated Holy Trinity Parish in Woodstock Tuesday, December 10 10 am – 3 pm, $40, morning snack and lunch included 7 pm – 8:30 pm – no cost, but registration is appreciated Register at dol.ca/tune-in.