Join the Stratford Life Chain on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.).   Help turn the hearts of our fellow Canadians to the cause of Life.  One hour on a city street, with hundreds of others, in a silent testimony to the sacredness of life. More information at the back of each church.

Attached to the bulletin this week is the “Thanksgiving Appeal” brochure and offertory envelope. Please write your name and which church you are supporting. “Let us bring hope and change lives – together.”

For children who attend St. Vincent de Paul and are in grade 2: parents are invited to an information meeting for first Reconcilliation at St. Patrick's in Dublin at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8th.

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.

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. 1^st Publication.

"Wacky Wing Nite" is going to be held in Kinkora Hall Oct. 6 beginning at 7:15 p.m. Next week in Brussels at St Ambrose Hall, Oct 13, 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., same program. All youth can attend both nights if they choose. There will be a small cost of $2 to help off set the cost. This promises to be a very exciting and fun evening. Karen Doyle - CYM

St. Vincent de Paul CWL meeting is Oct. 6 at 7:30 pm. (note date change). Guest speaker will be from Grandmothers to Grandmothers

Campaign to seek awareness and support for Grandmothers in Africa. More than 220 groups of Canadian Grandmothers have taken up the call. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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. Patrick’s CWL will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:30 p.m. at the Kinkora Community Centre. All ladies welcome to attend. Our Pot of Gold will be over $85 but you must be present to win if your name is drawn. Come out for an evening of faith and fellowship.

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.

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

Will take place on Wednesday, October 14th at St. Patrick’s Church. Men, please come out in the morning: Women, your help is needed at the church after lunch. If enough help is available, the kitchen in the hall will also be cleaned. Please bring a pail and some cloths. “Many hands make light work!”

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. More details will follow next week but circle the date now if you think you might be interested.

Weekday Masses

 St. Patrick’s, Kinkora (K) and St. Vincent de Paul, Mitchell (M)

 May we remember in prayer, the priests, deacons, women and men religious and seminarians of  the Diocese of London.
May they be faithful to the charge given them by the Lord, especially remembering:
Fr. John Fournier, C.S.B., Fr. Nelson Cabral, Fr. Keith Morrison, Fr. Brian Klooster, Fr. Ljubo Lebo, O.F.M.,
Fr. Gregory Bonin and Fr. Ted Johnson, O.F.M.

Bulletins