For children who attend St. Patrick's (Kinkora) and are in grade 2: parents are invited to an information meeting for first Reconcilliation at Kinkora Community Hall at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13th. 

 

 

 

for Kinkora & Mitchell Parishes is on Thursday, October 15th in St. Patrick’s Church sacristy at 7:30 p.m.

 

Congratulations to Catherine Vanden Hoven on the occasion of her 90th Birthday! May the Lord grant her many blessings. There will be an OPEN HOUSE on October 18th at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall from 2 to 4 p.m.

 

There is a promise of marriage between Kyle  Murray, son of Sharon Murray and the late Dan Murray and Anna Nicholson, daughter of Joe & Jayne Nicholson. They will be married on October 24th at St. Patrick’s Church, Dublin. Please pray for Kyle & Anna and the success of their marriage. 2nd Publication.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Parish will be having a food drive in the month of October. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, this is one small way in which we can help the less fortunate. Some suggested items for the food bank: peanut butter, hamburger helper, instant coffee, canned pasta, cake mixes, canned meat/chili,  toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, etc. Please leave your items at the back of the church.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Women's League is holding a Twilight Retreat, Wed., Oct. 28th from 7-9 p.m. in the Church. A time to foster our spiritual growth and renewal. Led by Laura Reilly. Everyone is welcome. To register please call Brenda Biggelaar (348-9187) by October 24th. We need to know numbers for refreshments and handouts.

 

St. Patrick’s CWL will be hosting a Soup ‘n Chili Luncheon on Sunday, October 18th after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in honour of Mary Ryan who has recently moved to Mitchell. Donations will be gratefully accepted to support  St. Patrick’s Church Building Fund at Mary’s request.

 

 

Next General Meeting will be held Oct. 20th at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall 7:30 p.m., please note the new meeting time, members are invited to come out and support our new Grand Knight Dennis O’Reilly and learn about our plans for this year. Monthly bulletins are e-mailed to all members, members who do not receive e-mail, are not getting a bulletin via e-mail or for any other reason would like to have the bulletin sent by regular mail please contact Jeff Visser at 519-348-9172, the bulletin is always available on line at http://www.kofc9252.ca

 

 

Stratford and District Right to Life:  Memberships, Raffle Tickets and Annual Dinner Tickets will be available on Oct. 18th and 25th at St. Patrick's Church.  Memberships ($20) can be paid in two ways: use pre-marked envelopes from your Sunday Offertory envelopes and put it into the collection; or pay at the back of the church before or after the 10 a.m. Mass on Oct. 18th and Oct. 25th. These memberships and donations help us to educate the public on Pro-Life Issues. 

Raffle Tickets can also be purchased for $2 each or 3 for $5.  Prizes are: Handmade Queen Size Quilt; Stained Glass Panel; Limited Edition Print; $200; Framed Print; Ladies Watch; and a Clock.  37th Annual Dinner will be held at the Army, Navy & Air Force Hall on Thursday, Nov. 5th.  Social at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.  $25 per person.  Key-note speaker is former MP Mr. Tom Wappel who is now the Legal Advisor for Campaign Life Coalition.

REMINDER: CLEANING of St. Patrick’s Church: on Wed., Oct. 14th  Men, please come out in the morning: Women, your help is needed at the church after lunch.

 

The first “Wacky Wing Nite” was a huge success!  We had 60 high school youth attend from both clusters and beyond! This will be run again this coming Tuesday Oct. 13^th from 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Brussels. All are welcome. I’d like to thank the Knights of Columbus of Kinkora for their generosity in donating a substantial amount and for their hard work.  It is much appreciated.  I’d also like to thank the youth leaders who are such an amazing inspiration to me and the youth.  Karen Doyle is presently employed by St. James, Seaforth; St. Patrick’s, Dublin; St. Joseph’s, Listowel; Sacred Heart, Wingham and St. Ambrose, Brussels as a youth minister. She is currently working with many young people from the area.

St. Vincent de Paul CWL is providing a banquet for the OPAL group on Oct. 21st and is in need of ladies to help prepare and serve this meal. Also great opportunity for High School students to support this venture and earn Community Service Hours. Please contact Susan Christie, 519-229-8124 or schristi@quadro.net. Varied times available.

The public are invited to “OPAL – 17th Anniversary Dinner” on Wed., Oct. 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Community Centre. Speaker: Rev. Will Kramer. Entertainment & Door Prizes. Adults $12, Children 12 and under $6. More info. at 519-348-4671 or 519-348-8091.

The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is excited to announce the launch of their new monthly “E-newsletter” called “Rejoice” Every month you can view informative news stories of the great things happening on our Catholic elementary and secondary schools – all by the touch of a button! In order for this to happen please contact Elaine DeCorte at the Board Office and give her your e-mail address at  elaine_decorte@hpcdsb.edu.on.ca or call 1-800-265-8508 or 519-345-2440. Please note the Board’s new website at: www.huronperthcatholic.ca

 

Friday, November 20^th, St. Patrick’s SCHOOL, Kinkora is hosting their Annual Turkey Bingo.  Come try your luck at winning a turkey a ham or a prize from the much anticipated Door Prize table. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bingo begins at 8:00 p.m. “Lug a Mug” for coffee or tea as we follow in our “ECO students footsteps” Call Lorrie McDonnell 347-2587 or Marilyn Reidy 347-4074 for more information.

 

SENIORS ALIVE are planning their next day trip for Wednesday, November 18^th to the Black Forest Inn, Conestogo for dinner followed by an afternoon matinee. Our route will take us through Amish country with a visit to an Amish family business. Following the show, we will make a stop at the nearby Conestogo Mall and food court where there is a Tim Horton’s. Cost for the day is $75.00 with payment due by November 8. Sign up sheets are available at the entrance of our churches.

Write on your calendars the upcoming Parish Mission November 28th - December 2nd.  A Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate will be preaching the Parish Mission.  The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate are a new branch of Franciscan life.  They are flourishing with many vocations.  You can check them out on the internet at www.marymediatrix.com

They will also be holding a parish retreat in Mitchell on May 22nd, 2010 "A Day with Mary". 

 

Beginning after Thanksgiving a new evening class will be offered on the History of the Church.  The Course is made up of twenty DVD classes.  A minimum fee will be requested to cover expenses. Dates and locations are still being discussed.   It looks very good!