First Sunday of Lent

October 22, 2017 PRO-LIFE NEWS – AN URGENT APPEAL ... 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Pro-Life Supporter, “Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.” On behalf of 40 Days for Life, thank you for your support of the unborn, those innocent babies who do not have a voice. We would also like to encourage you to spread the word and invite others to join the 40 Days for Life campaign, Monday 8:00 a.m. William Wilflin – Jarvis Family now on and continuing to November 6th. We are in need of more volunteers, especially in light of the protestors who keep showing up at the site. Every day, at Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Maria Moura – Alice Farrell least one individual stands right beside us with anti-life signs and slogans, usually waving her hands and getting the attention of passers-by. At times she is joined by multiple friends. This can be discouraging to pro-lifers, especially when Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Special Intentions of Mary Ann and Bob Wilson – Society of St. Vincent de Paul there is just one person signed up. It would be such a powerful witness, to both the anti-life protesters and others, if we had multiple people signed up for each hour. We are stronger in numbers! Thursday 8:00 a.m. Joyce Godbout – Lise Adam We invite you to sign up for hours on our website, www.40daysforlife.com/kitchener or by contacting Ewelina (tel., Deceased Members of the Falsetto Family 519-589-2929, e-mail, [email protected]). Thank you. Clayton Collison – Falsetto Family Raphael Kien Nguyen & Veronica Ky Nguyen – Family PRAYER NETWORK – Are you in need of prayerful support? Or would you like to help us pray for those who have Special Intentions of Joseph Useian – Pearl Fler requested prayers? We have a parish Prayer Network: People who pray for those in need of prayers. Please contact Reggie Weidinger at 519-653-0625 or [email protected] Friday 8:00 a.m. Clayton Collison – Jarvis Family Joseppina Petrucci – Doug & Anna Holmes & Family PRAYERS for the SICK – As a faith community, we pray for all who struggle with illness and for their families. At this time we especially remember Blaine Galway, Joe Levai, Kevin Young and Anton Gale. Friday 10:45 a.m. Mass at Cambridge Country Manor A REMINDER to ALL LECTORS: The Ministers of the Word Workshop will take place this CALLING ALL GRADE Saturday 5:00 p.m. Rosa Maria Machado – Family Monday, October 23rd, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. here at St. Clement Parish. You are 7’s Inez Wehrle – McGarr Family encouraged to attend, and it’s not too late to register: Just phone the parish office on and their families! Father Phil Sherlock – Cheryl & Rick Dwyer Monday. If you are unable to attend Monday’s workshop, you are welcome to register for You are invited to Mary Victoria Hillis – Roger & Rosemary either of the two remaining sessions: attend one or both John Weston – Dan & Chris Schmalz  Wednesday, October 25th, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Parish, Oakville “Welcome to Jennie Crystal – Diane & Ken Moyes  Thursday, October 26th, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, Hamilton. The cost is $10 per person, which our parish will cover. Please call the parish office (519- Confirmation” Masses 653-6123) to register. here at St. Clement THIS PAST SUNDAY at the 10:30 a.m. MASS, Parish – we welcomed members of the Preston-Hespeler Knights of Columbus, Council #4916. X The Knights were here to present a memorial donation in honour of Father Phil Sherlock, who was their Chaplain for a EVERYONE IS WELCOME to attend the “Annual Joint Memorial Mass for deceased Sunday, October 29th, great many years. members of the Catholic Women’s League and the Knights of Columbus Councils in and Sunday, X Father Phil was a great fan of our historic Casavant organ and the Knights donated $1,000.00 to our Organ Restoration Cambridge”. This year it is being hosted by Galt Knights of Columbus Council #2184. Mass November 19th. Both Fund. Thank you, brother Knights, for your generosity! will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 53 Wellington Street, Cambridge, this Tuesday, Masses are at 12:00 October 24th, at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow. noon. GRATEFUL THANKS to all who contributed to our monthly Canadian Food for Children collection this weekend. ST. VINCENT de PAUL MEETING – All parishioners are welcome to attend the next We’re choosing music just for *you* ... LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS and ALTAR SERVERS – Your new schedules are ready to be picked up in the sacristy. meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Thursday, October 26th, at 7:30 p.m. in St. Thank you for all you do! Clement’s parish hall (church basement). And the sermon is geared for *you* ... ST. VINCENT de PAUL BOXES will be at the Church doors next weekend. Our community SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY And there will be pizza X is grateful for your donations! We are called to offer our prayers and financial support, through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, for the and more worldwide mission of Christ. We are asked to reach out to the peripheries – people in remote villages, towns and HEY, HIGH SCHOOLERS! LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? – You are invited in the Parish Hall cities – by using the witness and work of missionaries and local priests. Please keep all missionaries in your daily afterwards. prayers. to volunteer for one or two “Welcome to Confirmation” Masses here at St. Clement X Your prayers and donations help build the Church in the most remote areas of the world, supporting churches, Parish. Dates: Sunday, October 29th, and Sunday, November 19th. Time: Before/during/after the 12:00 noon Mass. Youth are needed to serve as lectors, assist the MORE? For sure! hospitals, schools, and vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Please show your generosity as much as possible But it’s a surprise. during this collection, because it provides assistance to the young dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific ushers, help with serving pizza to Grade 7 Confirmandi, etc. For more information or to Islands. Thank you! volunteer, please contact Dee Donahue at [email protected]. CATHOLIC MEET-UP – FALL HIKE and PIEROGI DINNER! The Hamilton Catholic Young Adults invites young adult (ages 19 to 39) Catholics to meet for a Hike at Mount Nemo (5317 Guelph Line, Milton) on Sunday, October 29th, at 1:30 p.m. Take in the breathtaking views! Then join them for a delish dinner at Mama Pierogies, 222 Main Street East, Milton). For more information, check out “Hamilton Catholic Young Adults” on Facebook or contact [email protected]

“An authentic faith always implies a deep desire to change the world.” – Pope Francis – Our own Marie Adam will be participating in Chalice’s 2017 mission to Bolivia from November 4th to 14th! Join in and see, hear, touch, smell and taste life as experienced in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Witness the impact that true Christian charity has on the lives of children, their families and their community.  Will you be in solidarity with us? Here’s how: Pray for Marie and the Mission team. Follow their blog at www.ChaliceOnTour.blogspot.ca. Support their fundraising goals to (1) Sponsor 50 children from Bolivia. (2) Raise $25,000 for the local families in need.  To donate: Visit http://chalice.ca/get-involved/travel-with-us … Contact Chalice at 1-800-776-6855 … Or contact Marie directly (tel., 519-650-1083; email, [email protected]).  If you prefer to donate items such as tooth-brushes, toothpaste, sports equipment or school supplies, please contact Marie to arrange for pick up. Thank you.

A SPECIAL MASS for people dealing with cancer or other health concerns, for their families and caregivers, and for cancer survivors – Saturday, November 4th, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 305 Laurentian Drive, Kitchener. The celebrant and homilist will be Bishop Emeritus Matthew F. Ustrzycki of Hamilton Diocese. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered by the Bishop and priests. A reception in the Church foyer will follow Mass. For more information, please contact Estelle at 519-745-1936. Please note: The Church is wheelchair-accessible.

A MESSAGE from FATHER ED HINSPERGER Once again next year – from Friday, February 2nd, to Sunday, February 11th, 2018 – I will be going on my annual trip to Kingston, Jamaica. I would like to invite you to join me on this upcoming trip to spend time with people of Holy Name of Jesus Parish and the children of Marcus Garvey Basic School (75 children ages 4, 5 and 6). Other activities will be to assist for a few hours a day on some projects that both men and women are able to do. The approximate cost per person would be $1,400.00 Canadian. This would include the flight to Jamaica, transportation, lodging and meals. For more information, please call Father Ed Hinsperger, 1-519-323-7733.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! You are all invited to join us for a Continental Breakfast here at St. Clement’s in the Parish Hall: Sunday, November 5th, following the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses Come enjoy some conversation with a nice cup of coffee and a pastry. We look forward to having breakfast with you! Anyone wishing to support our project in Jamaica may do so at this time. Please make your cheque payable to St. Clement’s Parish and indicate “Jamaica Fund” on the Memo line. You will be provided with a charitable donation receipt and your help will be appreciated by the people of Holy Name Parish, Jamaica.

EVERYONE IS INVITED to an All Souls Rosary and Eucharist for our beloved departed – Sunday, November 5th, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery, 119 Arlington Boulevard, Kitchener. For more information, please call St. Anne’s Parish at 519-745-5302.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Kitchener, offers a Bereavement Support Group each year beginning in November. The first meeting will take place Monday. November 6th, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. For further information, please contact Barbara Diemert (tel., 519-744-8955; email, [email protected]) ST. CLEMENT PARISH 745 DUKE ST. CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO N3H 3T7 Telephone: 519-653-6123 Fax: 519-653-4393 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stclementsparish.ca

PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Peter Tuyen Nguyen – Pastor Rev. Ed Hinsperger – In Residence Sr. Elaine Weinstein, S.S.N.D. – Pastoral Assistant Mrs. Franki Baumtrog  Mr. Dan Schmalz  Mrs. Dee Donahue

LORD’S DAY MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. SEPTEMBER TO JUNE Saturday – 5:00 p.m. RECONCILIATION Sunday – 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon After the Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Mass

JULY & AUGUST (until finished). Saturday – 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Also by appointment. Sunday – 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. BAPTISMS WEDDINGS On the first Sunday of each month, Wedding dates are booked with the Pastor. following the last Lord’s Day Mass. Give us at least 6 months’ advance notice. Parental preparation is required. SCHOOLS St. Joseph School:NEW 519-653-4482 IN THE PARISH?  We St. welcome Michael School: you! 519-653-3351 Please fill outSt. a registrationBenedict School: form 519-621-4050 (found in the vestibule).