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November 26, 2017 NOVEMBER 26th Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe is ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SUNDAY Collection boxes have been placed at the Church doors. Please give as you are able. Every gift, large or small, helps us to “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” help others. The 2017 Giving Tree campaign begins with the first weekend of Advent. A one-page announcement with details is Monday 8:00 a.m. David & Gertrude Pickett – Barb & Don Carr included with this bulletin; the Giving Tree will be up next weekend (December 2nd/3rd) with tags for you to take. Gerry Comartin – Mary Ann Thank you for your continued support to assist those who reach out to St. Clement’s for help at Christmas. Patrick Mullin – Mary Ann & Family Marie & Benedict Farrell – Family Special Intentions of a Parishioner CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE NEWS

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. John & Albertina Melo – Helena Andrade This Sunday – November 26th – the C.W.L. will host its annual CHRISTMAS CRAFT/BAKE SALE John & Maria Andrade – Helena Andrade and COMPLIMENTARY TEA ROOM from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall (church basement). John Weston – Paula Skinner & Family Once again they will have raffle tickets for a quilt hand-stitched by Rosemary Demarte. The draw will take place at the C.W.L. Pot Luck Supper on Monday, December 4th, and all proceeds will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Kevin Pendergast – Frank & Phyllis Wrafter Society. Deceased Members of the Godin & Deemert Families THE MEMBERS of ST. CLEMENT C.W.L. would like to acknowledge and extend heartfelt thanks to numerous long-time Thursday 8:00 a.m. Angelo Gaetan – Tony Domenicucci members. Their continued commitment and support are appreciated. The following women will be recognized with David MacDonald – Colin & Kay special pins at the C.W.L. Pot Luck Supper on Monday, December 4th. Congratulations!

Friday 8:00 a.m. Special Intentions of a Parishioner Receiving the 50-Year Membership Pin: Ann Domjan, Marj Goodyear, Katherine Haller, Julianne Lehmann, Mary Maria Tavares – Tony & Family Pautler and Phyllis Wrafter. Receiving the 60-Year Membership Pin: Rose Barry, Frances Gillies and Idella Sieradzki. Saturday 5:00 p.m. Deceased Members of the George Szollosi Family – Maria & Family Connie Froklage – Her Mom Lidia Receiving the 70-Year Membership Pin: Rita Kroker. Clayton Collison – McGarr Family Nathan Wehrle – McGarr Family C.W.L. CHRISTMAS POT LUCK SUPPER – Monday, December 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall (church basement). Mike & Marija Slosel – Family Bring your favourite dish to share and your own place setting (plate, utensils and mug) and enjoy a great meal with Margaret May O’Brien – Bill & Sally Connors & Family friends. We hope to see you there! Jennie Crystal O’Geil – Rose & Joe & Family Ed Weidinger – Reggie & Family The 10:30 Adult Choir will have CD’s available of their 100th Anniversary recording at the CWL Craft/Bake Sale this Tom Pawelko – Sharon Pawelko weekend – Sunday, November 26th, in the Parish Hall, following the 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon Masses. Sue Alward – Mary Ann & Bob Wilson The cost is $10 – A real steal! CD’s will also be available after the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses on December 10th and December 17th, in case you X PRAYERS for the SICK – As a faith community, we pray for all who struggle with illness and for their families. At this are looking for that “special” Christmas gift. time we especially remember Blaine Galway, Joe Levai, Kevin Young and Anton Gale. If none of the above dates work for you, please call Marilynn (519-653-3383) and one will be made available to you. All X PRAYER NETWORK – Are you in need of prayerful support? Or would you like to help us pray for those who have proceeds will be going to our “up and coming” Organ Renovation Fund. 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]  MEMORIAL SERVICE  There will be a Memorial Service at St. Clement’s Church on Monday, November 27th, at 7:00 p.m. to remember all the “ WELCOME TO CONFIRMATION” UPDATE – Our celebrations were a great kick-off to Confirmation prep., with youth- deceased of our parish but especially those who died from November 2016 to November of this year. Refreshments will geared homilies, uplifting music and a warm welcome to the Confirmandi. Thanks to our Confirmation Team for the hours follow the service. If you have not yet responded, you are still welcome to attend. Thank you! – Sister Elaine spent planning and preparing: Your heart for the youth is so appreciated. Special thanks to homilists Deacon Tim Theriault and Father Todd Arsenault and to music ministers Fran Walker and Mike Lindley. We were so blessed to have your FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st, IS FIRST FRIDAY involvement! A big “Thank you!” to projectionist Michael Smith and to Lorraine Adams for her behind-the-scenes support. Eucharistic Adoration will begin after the 8:00 a.m. Mass and continue until 5:00 p.m. Come, spend some time in Finally, thanks to the young people who attended and to the parents and school staff who encouraged them to take part! Adoration – and if you can commit to a certain time, that would be appreciated. The November 19th pizza party concluded with draws for Family Movie Night gift baskets. There were three winners, one We are in need of more Adorers one time per month. Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin boards at the Church from St. Michael School, one from St. Joseph School, and one from the Catechetical Correspondence programme. doors – or if you wish, please call Pearl Fler (519-653-6786) or Reggie Weidinger (519-653-0625). Thank you! Congratulations! We look forward to seeing all Grade 7's at upcoming activities. CATHOLIC MEET-UP for Catholic young adults (ages 19 to 39) – Saturday, December 2nd, at 5:00 p.m. Place: SERVE! PING PONG BAR & LOUNGE, 105-115 King St. East, Hamilton (2nd floor). Come out, meet and connect with other young Catholics over food and ping pong. For more information, contact [email protected] or check out HAMILTON CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS on Facebook.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS THE ADDISON WOMEN’S CHOIR AND THE CAMBRIDGE MALE CHORUS PRESENT ... “ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT!” Won’t you join them? There will be two performances:  Saturday, December 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 94 Elgin St. South, Cambridge.  Sunday, December 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 248 Westmount Rd. East, Kitchener. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Adults, $15; children, $10. CAMBRIDGE KIWANIS BOYS CHOIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Here at St. Clement Parish on Sunday, December 10th, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

COPING with the HOLIDAYS ... WHEN YOU HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE – An evening of reflection and strategies for coping at Christmas, facilitated by Dr. Wendy Hofman. Where...... St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, 16 Cooper Street, Cambridge. Date...... Monday, December 11th. Time...... 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This event is free of charge. Please call 519-653-4443 to reserve a seat. Those who do not register are still free to attend.

2017 KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS COUNCIL #4916 CHRISTMAS POT LUCK SUPPER – Date...... Sunday, December 17th. Place...... St. Gregory’s Parish, 10 St. Gregory Drive, Cambridge. Time...... Social at 4:00 p.m., dinner at 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP to...... Brian Whitfield, 519-622-5059 or [email protected] Paul O’Neill, 519-658-4079 or [email protected]

DID YOU KNOW??? St. Clement’s web site – http://www.stclementsparish.ca – has up to 1000 visits each week. It includes a large-print bulletin, updated to include news received after our bulletin has been printed. Why not check it out?

ONE OF OUR PARISHIONERS IS MOVING OUT OF PROVINCE AND HAS MANY ITEMS FOR SALE. Interested? Please contact [email protected]

MYANMAR CRISIS RELIEF FUND An Appeal for the CCODP – Caritas Canada Emergency Campaign  In response to the Rohingya persecution in Myanmar, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace - Caritas Canada is working with Caritas Bangladesh to support a food distribution program along the border with Myanmar. Development & Peace is also assisting Bangladeshis with food and other emergency relief given the enormous strain that the refugee crisis is having on the country’s very limited resources.  Please visit the Development & Peace website, http://www.devp.org/en/emergencies/bangladesh for instructions on how to make a financial contribution to the Myanmar Crisis Relief Fund.  UNTIL NOVEMBER 28TH, 2017, THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA WILL MATCH ALL DONATIONS MADE TO DEVELOPMENT & PEACE OR ANY OTHER ELIGIBLE CANADIAN CHARITY. 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).