Diocese of London
St. Joseph-St. Charles Parish
346 Beresford Street, P.O. Box 209
Corunna Ontario
Phone 519-862-1213 Fax: 519-862-1233
Website: www.stjosephstcharles.rcec.london.on.ca
Office Hours: Wednesday—Friday 8am– 4:00pm
St. Joseph-St. Charles Roman Catholic Parish will provide spiritual connection, leadership,
and guidance to all and will do so in a welcoming, compassionate and dignified manner.
Pastor
Father Jan Pochwala
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Lyle LaLonge
E-mail: [email protected]
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Mrs. Debby Winterton
e-mail: [email protected]
Confirmation
January 15, 2009
Ric Brown
Deanna Mundy
Cathy Roegiest
Sacramental Preparation
First Eucharist
First Reconciliation
Bonnie Donahue 519-867-2096
Loree Font 519-481-0185
September 7, 2008
23rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
New to the Parish?
Please call the Parish Office to register.
We would like to get to know you and welcome you to the parish.
Baptisms
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the last weekend of the month during Mass.
PONDERISMS
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is regularly celebrated on Saturday from 4:00pm-4:45pm, or by appointment.
Marriage
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Can you cry under water?
Why do you have to “ put your two cents in”...But its only “ a penny for your thoughts”? Where’s that extra
penny going to?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
What disease did cured ham actually have?
How is it we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
Why is it that people say they “ slept like a baby” when babies wake up like every two hours?
Arrangements to be made one year in advance by appointment with Fr. Jan Pochwala (Parish Priest)
Please consider the Parish as your first stop when planning for your wedding. There is a necessity of Marriage Preparation required
by the Diocese. Call the Parish office for an appointment.
Welcome!
The members of this parish welcome you today. We consider it a privilege to have you worship with us and sincerely hope you receive a blessing from the services. It is our desire to be a friendly people, giving a positive
Christian witness in the spirit of worship. We hope that you feel at home with us during your visit. If we can serve
you in any way, we will welcome the opportunity. If you are making your home in this community we extend to
you a warm invitation to call the office and we will register you and answer any questions you may have.
Weekday Mass
CHILDREN’S CHURCH—BEGINS SEPTEMBER 14TH
Mass Schedule is subject to change without notice
DATE
INTENTION
Tuesday, 7:00pm
September 9
Wednesday, 8:30am
September 10
Thursday, 8:30am
September 11
Friday, 8:30am
September 12
DATE
REQUESTED BY
+Brian Starr
Jim & Pat McLaughlin
+Wilfred Mardling
Ric & Deb Brown
+Dennis Poitres
Evelyn Michaud
+Marcel Beauchamp
Connie & family
TIME
EVENT
2 Weeks to signup for Retrouvaille– Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated of angry with each other? Do you
argue… or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? This program
has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep
misery. For confidential information about or to register for the September program beginning with a weekend on
September 19-21 call 519-633-7823 or visit the web site at www. Retrouvaiille.org
PLACE
THIS WEEK
Sept 9 –Tues
1:00pm
St. Charles CWL meeting will be at Jackie McLellan’s
1796 St. Clair Pkwy Courtright
This kick –off for the 2008-2009 season is Pot Luck, so
bring your favourite recipe dish.
Sept 9—Tues
7:30pm
Property Management Committee
St. Joseph Room
Sept 10– Wed
7:00pm
Liturgy Committee Meeting
St. Joseph Room
Sept 15-Mon
7:00pm
St. Joseph CWL Meeting
St. Joseph Room
Sept 16– Tues
7:30pm
Finance Committee Meeting
St. Joseph Room
Sept 17– Wed
Tues/Wed
Sept 20-Sat
7:00pm
Secretaries Professional Development Day
Office will be closed Wednesday
Parish Euchre Night
As you know we have a Children’s Church Program that is very exciting, fun and full of
love. The leader Carol Elliott devotes a lot of hours to the development of our young children. If you ever want to see the wonders of Jesus, come watch their faces when Carol
and her helpers show these children how special God is in their lives.
“THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE”
Carol needs help from some teens or adults of the parish. If you are interested in perhaps
considering to help in this way, please contact the office 519-862-1213
IS THIS PROGRAM WORTH YOUR EFFORT?……. ASK THE CHILDREN
Chatham
Main Hall
Questionnaire
When Fr. Jan takes his holiday is it important to you to have a priest take over and be available
within the parish all week? This priest would take care of administrative duties and any emergencies, or funerals etc that may arise in the absence of the pastor.
The second option would be, that of only having a priest for weekend Liturgies.
Here is your opportunity to voice your opinion.
I would like to have a priest available in residence during the pastors absence ________
I would like to have a priest available for weekends only during the pastors absence ______
Please take the time to fill out this questionnaire and place it in the collection basket
as we need time to find our replacement.
Rayjon Fall Fair….is set for September 20th. The Fair Committee is asking for your help. If you are able to donate any of
the following items, please call the persons listed below. We are looking for good used toys, books, “attic
treasures”, small furniture items, jams & preserves, “guy stuff”, and baking– lots of baking! The “Gift of time”
is a great way to help as well. This Fair is one of our biggest fundraisers & is a success because of our combined efforts. To donate: Books—Brenda Hogan– 519-344-3755 Baking– Pat Casey 519-542-8622 Attic
Treasures– Marilyn Palmer 519-344-4129 Gift of Time—Nancy Berry 519-542-3577
Year of St. Paul Pilgrimage– February 24– March 11 2009
Pope Benedict’s has called the universal Church to recognize 2008-09
as a year dedicated to celebrating the birth of St. Paul. Fr. Graham
Keep will be leading a pilgrimage tracing some of the footsteps of St.
Paul starting with Istanbul, then Izmir, Kusadasi, Canakkale, Kavala,
Thessaloniki, Athens, Malta and ending in Rome. This 16 day tour is
an exciting way to experience the lands of St. Paul. For information call
519-455-3217.
ALPHA NEXT COURSE BEGINS ...Sept 9th at St. Justin’s –London
The very popular Alpha course will begin Tuesday, September 9th. This
will be the ninth Alpha presentation at St. Justin’s Parish. It is held
each Tuesday in the church hall beginning with dinner at 6pm and ends
promptly at 8:30pm
The course concludes December 2nd with the Celebration Dinner.
For more information or to register, please call the Church Office at
519-685-2795.
OUR WEEKLY GIFT TO GOD
2008
2007
3,828.70
3,543.00
Building Fund
343.50
1,077.00
Average
33.00
33.47
116
138
Offertory
# Donations
Footsteps of Faith - Mexico & Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 7-13, 2008 Travel with Rev T. Francis O’Connor and St.
Peter’s Seminary Foundation. Enjoy the best of Catholic Mexico. Enjoy
Mexico City with day trips out to the major Catholic sights and must
sees. Visit San Miguel Del Milagro Shrine where St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lazaro. Visit the Our Lady of Octian Shrine
where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Juan Diego. See her
perfectly preserved image burned into the tree. Also visit the Tulpetlac
Church , site of the fifth apparition and healing of Juan Bernardino. Enjoy Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day at the Basilica of Our Lady of
Guadalupe. Call 519-432-1824 , ext 255 for more information.
$ 50/50$
WINNER
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$
Madelon Foster
Grace Denomy & Maureen Morkin past winners,
can pick up winnings at
the Parish Office
BIBLE STUDY (EXODUS)
IS ANYONE INTERESTED ???
Facilitator: Floyd Gibson - 519-845-0134
Date
Every Tuesday beginning, Sept 23– Nov 25
Time
9:00am– 11:00am
Place:
St. Benedict’s Church Meeting Room
Cost :
$20.00(cash or cheque paid to Floyd Gibson)
Tor register please call the parish office at: 519-336-2653 ex 13 before Sept 5
Marriage Preparation Courses
Fall:
Winter:
Spring:
Please find enclosed in this bulletin an inserted documentation on “Marriage Program Aim to Answer Pope. If anyone is interested running this program please speak with Fr. Jan or leave your
name at the office.519-862-1213.
We welcome Kyle Joseph Dupuis, into God’s community of faith though the
waters of Baptism. Please pray for him, that he may grow in God’s love &
grace; and pray for his parents and godparents, that they may teach them in the
ways of faith and truth.
November 14/15, 2008
January 30/31, 2009
April 24/25, 2009
To register for any of the above Marriage Preparation Courses please contact Lee Downie at 519-3367049 after 6pm. (before you register please make sure that you have had your first interview with your
parish pastor.)
“Handling Diagnosis with Dignity
St. Michael Parish—Br Grove Catholic Women’s League General Meeting. September 10th 7pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for a special presentation on our new HOSPICE. Presenters– Bob Murray &
Dr. Glenn Maddison.
The Theology and Practice of Parish Pastoral Councils
Why are parish and cluster pastoral councils particularly important in the today’s changing church? Come
and explore the meaning and “how to’s” of pastoral council leadership and pastoral planning. “The Theology and Practice of Parish Pastoral Councils” will be offered Tuesday evenings, September 30 to November 18, 7:30pm in Aquinas House, at St. Peter’s Seminary. $80.00 course fee. For more information or to
register, please contact Denise Dalton at [email protected] or 519-432-5726ext 283
PILGRIMAGE OPPORTUNITIES Join Fr. Joseph Dabrowski in the HOLY LAND, Pope John Paul II urged
Catholics to “Come and See” the holy sites of Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, the Mt. of Beatitudes, Jerusalem and other places where our Lord walked. This is your opportunity– March 19-31, 2009
13 days. For more info call Joan Bolt 1-800-530-4667
Fr. Bill Kornacker and Fr Murray Sample will be accompanying pilgrimages in Turkey and Greece, in the
FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL. Ephesus, the Churches of Revelation, Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens and Corinth, are a few places touched by the preaching of St. Paul and other leaders of the early Christian Church
of Asia Minor. September 3-19, 2009, 17 days. For information contact: Joan Bolt (London Area) 519-4716373 or 1-800-530-4667.
TEOPOLI PILGRIMAGE October 4 & 5 2008
Jesus the Listener (English Pilgrimage 2008) Cost $75.00 per person for bus transportation only. Donations for food & accommodations overnight (dormitory style)
Teopoli is beautiful, natural environment of Muskoka near Gravenhurst, Ontario. The name itself, deriving
from two Greek words, “Theos Polis”, City of God, Teopoli, For the last 32 years Teopoli as a place of faith,
prayer, reconciliation and penance, favours a sincere repentance of all our sins and the resolution to bring
about a true conversion in our lives. In 1977, when a large wooden Cross was erected next to the water
fall, these pilgrimages have three strong moments of common prayer: the Holy Mass, the Stations of the
Cross, and the Holy Rosary with Eucharistic Benediction.
For more information please call Antonietta Pelle– 519-979-1006
http:/www.teopoli.org/teopoli_home.html
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Rita Murphy and Jackie McLellan… thank you for weeding the St. Charles Memorial Garden
Thank you to Dr. Wm. O’ Mahony for the donation of the Oxygen Tank for emergency purposes.
Rosary Apostolate In the Schools… The Rosary Apostolate in the schools is seeking volunteers (male & female) who have devotion to the Mother of God and who are
willing to visit our elementary schools to pray the Rosary with the children once a
month. Training will be provided. If you are interested, please contact: Joseph Serratore 519-336-2453.
Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer
The Fifth Annual 3km walk in St. Clair Township to raise funds for breast cancer
research will take place on the afternoon of Sunday, September 21 at 2pm at
Moore Sports Complex. Participants are required to pre-register this year. Registration forms are available at Kay’s Petals and Plants, the Canadian Cancer Society
Office in Point Edward, or www.cancer.ca. Entertainment and refreshments will be
provided. For more information, contact Canadian Cancer Society, Lambton Unit at
519-332-0042
Beginning Experience
A weekend program to help widowed, separated, and divorced persons make a new beginning and offer an opportunity, through God, to turn the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth. This is a Catholic program that
supports the Church’s teaching and celebrates God’s healing through the sacraments. The weekends are hosted at
the Michaelite Retreat House in Melrose, starting Friday evening at 7:00pm. The next weekend is Oct 31– Nov 2.
Contact John Anderson at 519-666-1711
May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let His presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. HELP SUPPORT
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