Parish Offices / Bureaux des paroisses

Main Office / Bureau principal

Paroisse de la Visitation Parish

5407 Comber Sideroad, CP / PO Box 220

Comber, Ontario N0P 1J0

tel: (519) 687-3118

fax: (519) 687-2076

Satellite offices / Bureaux satellites

Paroisse Immaculée Conception

& Saint-Philippe Parish

24150 Winter Line Rd., CP / PO Box 29

Pain Court, Ontario N0P 1Z0

tel: (519) 354-3694

St. Francis Xavier and

St. Peter’s on the Thames Parishes

32 Canal St. W., PO Box 1029

Tilbury, Ontario N0P 2L0

tel: (519) 682 -1102

fax: (519) 682 -3270

St. Vincent De Paul svdptilbury@gmail.com Ext: 5

Email/Courriel: eriestclairparishes@dol.ca

Father/Père Mukucha: kmukucha@dol.ca

Father/Père Tery: trunstedler@dol.ca

Deacon/Diacre Tim: traaymakers@dol.ca

Deacon/Diacre Raymond: rgirard@dol.ca

Jamie: jsoulliere@dol.ca

www.facebook.com/Erie-St.Clair Parishes

Coming soon / à venir prochainement site web/website: www.eriestclairparishes.com

Pastoral Team / Équipe de pastorale

Rev. Mukucha Kathemo, Pastor/Curé

Rev. Terence Runstedler, Associate Pastor/Curé adjoint

Rev. Mr Timothy Raaymakers, Deacon/Diacre

Rev. Mr Raymond Girard, Deacon/Diacre

Jamie Soullière,

Pastoral Minister/Ministre de la pastorale

Staff / Personnel

Administrative assistants / Assistantes administratives

Annette Rondot, Darlene Raaymakers

Financial Secretary: Rachelle Moison

Property: Jean-Paul Labonte (St Francis)

Maintenance: Randy Barrette (Visitation)

Custodian: Linda Richardson (Visitation)

Custodian: Larry Badder (Immaculée Conception)

Office Hours / Heures de bureau:

Main office / Bureau principal

Paroisse de la Visitation Parish

Monday/lundi - Thursday/jeudi

9:00 am to 12:00 noon…...1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Satellite offices / Bureaux satellites

St. Francis Xavier and

St. Peter’s on the Thames Parishes

Tuesday/mardi

9:00 am to 12:00 noon…...1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Paroisse Immaculée Conception

& Saint-Philippe Parish

Wednesday/mercredi

9:00 am to 12:00 noon…...1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Masses ~ Messes lundi/Monday September 13 septembre 2021

No mass / pas de messe

mardi/Tuesday, September 14 septembre 2021 8h30 à l’Immaculée Conception +Vianney Martin par Joanne Griffore et famille +Auberte Cattoor par le Club de l’Amitié

7:00 pm at St. Peter’s (Confessions 6:15-6:45 pm) +Irvin Reaume and Claudia Laevens by Dola Reaume and family +Marion Marentette by Roger and Carol Gagnier +Theresa Blain by her estate

mercredi/Wednesday, September 15 septembre 2021 7:00 pm at Visitation (Confessions 6:00-6:30 pm) +Thérèse Sylvestre (1st ann.) by the family +Jean Remi Mailloux by Alice Reaume +Intentions of Donna and Stan Maure (50th wedding ann.) by Rita and Marr Huson 7:00 pm at St. Francis Xavier +Blanche Roels by Ken and Bernadette Goodreau +Vince Audette by Judy Bridgen +Special Intention by David and Louise Ouelette and family

jeudi/Thursday, September 16 septembre 2021 8:30 am at Visitation +Christine Stevens by Leo and Renee Mailloux +Gary Knapp by Clarence Knapp

+Hector Lacasse by Brenda Lacasse

7:00 pm at Immaculée Conception +Paul Giroux by Jim and Anne Brown +Bronislaw Pikus by Joanna Bélanger +Intentions of the Holy Trinity Prayer Group members by the Holy Trinity Prayer Group

vendredi/Friday, September 17 septembre 2021 8h30 à la Visitation +Blanche Bénéteau par Danielle Bénéteau +Pauline Gagnier (1e ann.) par Jean-Paul et famille +Familles Trottier et Lalonde par Jacqueline Lalonde 8:30 am at St. Francis Xavier +Barbara Emery by Paul and Eileen Sylvestre +Beulah Rivard by St. Francis Catholic Women’s League +Souls in purgatory by a parishioner

Samedi / Saturday, September 18 septembre 2021

5:00 pm at St. Francis Xavier** (E) (Confessions 4:00-4:30 pm) For the intentions of the people of God

5:00 pm at Immaculée Conception (E) (Confessions 4:00-4:30 pm) For the intentions of the people of God

Dimanche / Sunday, September 19 septembre 2021

8h30 à la Visitation (F) Pour les intentions du peuple de Dieu

8:30 at St. Peter’s** (E) For the intentions of the people of God

10:00 am at St. Francis Xavier** (E) For the intentions of the people of God

10h30 à l’Immaculée Conception (F) Pour les intentions du peuple de Dieu

11:30 am at Visitation (E) For the intentions of the people of God

**Registration for mass required at St. Francis & St. Peter’s **Inscription obligatoire pour la messe à St Francis et St Peter’s.

September 12, 2021 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

To be a disciple is to have faith and follow Jesus. After Christ asks, Who do you say that I am? Peter answers, You are the Christ. Let our profession of faith be the same. And then, as James implores us, let us demonstrate that commitment to our faith by our words and actions.

12 septembre 2021 24e dimanche du temps ordinaire

Marcher dans ses pas, prendre sa croix Pour se déclarer disciple du Christ, rien de plus simple: il faut agir comme lui. Pour le devenir, rien de plus difficile: il faut prendre sa croix et le suivre.

The Readings / Les lectures

September 19 septembre 2021

Wisdom / Sagesse 2:12, 17-20 James / Jacques 3:16-4:3

Mark / Marc 9:30-37

Saint of the Week: Sept. 12 - Most Holy Name of Mary, a memorial honouring the name of Mary was instituted by Pope Innocent XI in the 17th century and is observed

three days after the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the

Middle Ages, the name Mary was often translated as “star of the sea,” a title at-tributed to Mary. God the Father is glori-fied by the exalted role in salvation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thus, her name is one of honour, a holy name, a maternal name and a name responsive to the needs of the Church.

Sainte de la semaine : 12 sept. - Le Très Saint Nom de Marie, une commémoration honorant le nom de Marie a été instituée par le Pape Innocent XI au 17ème siècle et est observée trois jours après la fête de la Nativité de la Sainte Vierge Marie. Au Moyen Âge, le nom de Marie était souvent traduit par "étoile de la mer", un titre attribué à Marie. Dieu le Père est glorifié par le rôle exalté dans le salut de la Bienheureuse Vierge Marie. Ainsi, son nom est un nom d'honneur, un nom saint, un nom maternel et un nom qui répond aux besoins de l'Église.

Please welcome the recently baptized children in our

Catholic Family of Parishes:

Veuillez accueillir les enfants récemment baptisés dans

notre Famille des paroisses catholiques :

Kameron Leo Provost, Owen Michael Corcoran,

Carson James Corcoran, Victoria Ann Corcoran,

McKinley Elizabeth Johnston,

Mason James Morrice, Madelyn Jolene Morrice

Join us to pray the Rosary at Visitation Parish Church.

We begin one half hour before each mass on Sundays: 8:00 am in French and 11:00 am in English.

Venez prier le Rosaire à l’église de la paroisse de la Visitation.

Nous commençons une demi-heure avant chaque messe le dimanche: 8h00 en français et 11h00 en anglais.

Liturgy of the Hours Prayers

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 8am with Deacon Tim.

Please join us in praying the beautiful Liturgy of the Hours (Scripture) with a small reflection

Deacon Tim Happy Hour

Please join us for Happy Hour with Deacon Tim.

Available at https://tilburycatholic.ca/dcn-tim-happy-hr

Prayer Intentions The Visitation Intercessors would like to pray for your intentions. Please fill out the intention below and place it in the collection basket, call the office (519-687-3118), or email us (eriestclairparishes@dol.ca). Our prayer team commits to pray daily for the intentions of our Parish.

Intentions de prière Nous voulons prier pour vos intentions. S’il vous plaît remplir votre intention ci-dessous et la placer dans le panier d’offertoire,

appeler au bureau (519-687-3118) ou envoyer nous un courriel (eriestclairparishes@dol.ca). Notre équipe de prière s'engage à prier tous les jours pour les intentions de notre paroisse.

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Pray for the deceased…

Prions pour les défunts et défuntes… Robert Nelson Mailloux

Please pray for the sick…

Prions pour les malades…

Avery Acheson, Nanette Baillargeon, Louise Béchard, John Bednarik, Peggy Bednarik-Pollock, David Bellemore, Donald Bulley, Jim Brosseau, Jim Brown, Shirley Brusseau,

Susan Cabral, Jeannette Chauvin, Lawrence Comartin, Pierrette Derikx, Jerry Dunn, Denise Dupuis, Larry Dupuis,

Rose Duquette, Bob Garant, Evelyn Gore, David Holt, Shirley Houle, Marr Huson, Fr. Jack Hurley,

Bernice Labonte, Heather Laliberte, Jean-Guy Langlois, Florent Laprise, Jazlie Mailloux, Marguerite Mailloux,

Sylvin Mailloux, Carol Mather, Carol Meloche, Mike Martin, Evelyn Montpetit, Katherine Moon,

Madeleine Paiement, Charlene Parent, Megan Patrick, Aleks Pinsonneault, Christopher Powers,

Pauline Quenneville, Brenda Quick, Randy Reaume, William Reaume, Oliver Reed, Mariette Renaud,

Lawrence Salive, Logan Smith, Dennis Spray, Eileen Sylvestre, Steven Trepanier, Timothy Trepanier,

Earla Zemmicky.

If you are not able to join us in person for mass on the weekend you can join us online.**

Si vous ne pouvez pas vous joindre à nous en personne pour la messe dominicale, vous pouvez le faire en ligne.***

Mass Streaming schedule Horaire de diffusion des messes

September 12 & 19 septembre Sunday 10:00 am (English) St. Francis Xavier **

Dimanche 10h30 (français) Immaculée Conception***

** Click on this link or copy in your browser:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCum8mFgwnmlszmiFZp0ES5w **

***Cliquez sur ce lien ou copier dans votre navigateur pour la messe en français:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38lW8ZQ_3MHmlcQYSno9Yg **

Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Acte de Communion spirituelle Seigneur Jésus, je crois en ta présence dans le Saint Sacrement. Je t’aime plus que toute chose et je désire que tu viennes aujourd’hui encore en mon âme. Comme bien d’autres chrétiens dans le monde, je ne peux te recevoir sacramentellement aujourd’hui dans mon Cœur. Eloigné(e) de ma communauté, je suis pourtant avec chacun de mes frères et sœurs, disponible aujourd’hui à Ta Parole. Je sais que Tu es là, véritablement présent, à l’écoute de la clameur du monde. Viens me visiter spirituellement. Viens me parler comme à chacun de tes amis. Tiens-moi dans la communion de tous les saints. Tiens-moi uni(e) à toute l’Église du ciel et de la terre Je veux m’unir à toi tout entier(ère). Ne permets pas que je sois séparé de toi. Amen

Message from Bishop Fabbro: Continuation of Dispensation from the Sunday Obligation

In light of continuing constraints due to COVID-19, Bishop Fabbro hereby extends the dispensation from the Sunday obligation until the end of the liturgical year, that is November 27 2021.

Message de l'évêque Fabbro: Maintien de la dispense de l'obligation dominicale

A la lumière des contraintes persistantes dues à COVID-19, l’Évêque Fabbro prolonge par la présente la dispense de l'obligation dominicale jusqu'à la fin de l'année liturgique, soit le 27 novembre 2021.

Stay socially distant but spiritually close! Restez socialement distant mais spirituellement proche!

Located in Merlin within our family of parishes

Our Lady of the Rosary Monastery and Shrine (519) 689 -7760 rosariansmerlin@gmail.com

Situé à Merlin au sein de notre famille de paroisses

Application Process for the Francis of Assisi and Carlo Acutis for an Economy of Fraternity Award is Now Open

The annual 2022 International Award, “Francis of Assisi and Carlo Acutis for an Economy of Fraternity” is open for applications. The award was inspired by the Pope Francis’ encyclicals, Laudato Si’ and Fratelli tutti, as well as by the initiative, Economy of Francesco, which collectively encourage global fraternity and working towards an equitable social and economic life for all. This year’s award will be conferred to a specific project initiated, at the community level, by an individual or a group of individuals (preferably under the age of 35), entities, or organizations which care for the disadvantaged in their communities, particularly in marginalized and impoverished areas. The closing date to submit applications, in English or Italian, is 31 October 2021. The application process and necessary forms can be found on the website dedicated to the award: https://www.francescoassisicarloacutisaward.com/.

Online Hebrew Classes The Windsor Jewish Community Centre is offering Hebrew classes once per week starting in October (via Zoom). You can “Learn the language that was spoken by the Messiah, Jesus Christ and strengthen your relationship with God, the holy scriptures and with the Jewish Community.” Ten classes cost $200. More details and contact information is on the poster at this link:

http://www.forums.dionet.ca/parishbriefings/Shared%20Documents/2021-08-August/Hebrew%20Classes%

20flyer%20for%20churches.pdf

A Virtual Conversation about Individualized Catechesis:

Parish staff, school employees and volunteers are invited to a virtual conversation with Christina Mines, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at the Diocese of Hamilton, about catechesis with young people with special needs on Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm (EST). This virtual conversation is offered in partnership with the Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry department at the Diocese of London. Pre-registration is required here: https://dol.ca/individualized-catechesis. For more information, please contact Alexandria Fung, Family & Youth Ministry Specialist,

at familyandyouthministry@dol.ca.

World Day of Migrants and Refugees 27 September 2021

In Pope Francis' Message for World Day of Migrants and

Refugees, Towards an Ever Wider 'We', he reminds us

that: "... we are all in the same boat and called to work

together so that there will be no more walls that separate us,

no longer others, but only a single 'we', encompassing all of

humanity." He appeals" first to the Catholic faithful and then

all the men and women of our world, to advance together

towards an ever wider 'we'".

Listening to Indigenous Voices: A Dialogue Guide on Justice and Right Relationships

The Jesuit Form for Social Faith and Justice, working with Kairos Canada, has produced a guide to engage in the process of truth and reconciliation. It is an invitation to listen deeply to what Indigenous Peoples are saying, to opening ourselves to be transformed by their words, and act based on what they are telling us. The guide, builds on the Kairos Blanket Exercise, meant for small groups to explore Indigenous worldviews, examines the history of colonization, and concludes with sessions on righting relationships, decolonization, and indigenization. More information is available at this link: http://ltiv.ca/

ARISE Women’s Retreat Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6, women

ages 18 and older are invited to ARISE Women’s Retreat,

hosted by the Diocese of London in partnership with ARISE

Catholic Movement. Please save-the-dates, registration will

open soon.

Immaculée

Nos Offrandes ~ Our Offertory

Please note that although we have become a Family of Parishes, the finances of each parish will remain separate. You may deposit your offertory envelope at any one of our 4 parishes and it will be forwarded to the parish identified on the envelope.

Veuillez noter que bien que nous soyons devenus une famille de paroisses, les finances de chaque paroisse resteront séparées. Vous pouvez déposer votre enveloppe d'offrande à l'une de nos 4 paroisses et elle sera acheminée à la paroisse

identifiée sur l'enveloppe.

Paroisse de la Visitation Parish

September 5 septembre, 2021

Envelopes (65) $2772.00 Pre-auth. debit (41 donors) $1312.00 + Loose $59.25 $4143.25

Thanksgiving Appeal……………$145.00 Diocesan Assessment……………$130.00

Building Fund

Donations……………$520.00 Pre-Auth. Debit (20 donors)……………$303.75

Memorial Donations……………$50.00 Pledge Payments……………$20.00

Canada Helps Donations……………$240.00

Loan Fund Payable

$1,490,000.00 Fonds d'emprunt à rembourser

1 490 000,00 $

Paroisse Immaculée Conception & Saint-Philippe Parish

September 4/5 septembre, 2021

Envelopes (8) $195.00 Pre-auth. debit $1030.00 + Loose $5.00 $1230.00

Projet Notre Église……………$385.00

St. Peter’s on the Thames Parish

September 5 septembre, 2021

Envelopes (7) $170.00 + Loose $25.00 $195.00

Thanksgiving Appeal……………$1455.00 Saint Vincent de Paul……………$95.00 Save a Family Plan……………$105.00

World Missions……………$150.00

St. Francis Xavier Parish

September 4/5 septembre, 2021

Envelopes (35) $1365.00 Pre-auth. Debit $535.00 + Loose $50.00 $1950.00

Thanksgiving Appeal……………$20.00 Building Fund……………$572.00

General Maintenance……………$20.00

Loan Fund Payable

$44,000.00

Saint Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Francis Xavier Council:

Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul Conseil de St. Francis Xavier :

Serving/servant : Staples, Comber, St. Joachim, Stoney Point/Pointe-aux-Roches, Tilbury,

Lighthouse Cove, Jeanette’s Creek, Merlin, Fletcher, Prairie Siding, Pain Court.

Need Help? Contact Us! Email: svdptilbury@gmail.com or call St. Francis church office @ 519-682-1102 Ext.5

and leave a message.

Vous avez besoin d'aide ? Communiquez avec nous! Cour-riel : svdptilbury@gmail.com

ou appelez le bureau de l'église St. Francis au 519-682-1102, poste 5 et laissez un message.

Employment Opportunity:

St Simon & St Jude Cemetery is requesting applications for a part time General Manager.

Applicants with good computer and secretarial skills including accounts receivable and payable and record keeping need to apply. Sales experience would be an asset. Must be a Team Player and be able to meet and greet clients in vulnerable situations for sales services.

Accepting applications till September 29, 2021. Kindly forward your Resume to: stsimonstjude@dol.ca

In the subject line, include Cemetery Sales Manager

« Celui qui m’accueille

ce n’est pas moi qu’il accueille,

mais Celui qui m’a envoyé. » Marc 9, 37

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to

the LORD, and he will reward them

for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17

Living the Vision

As we continue to grow as mission-oriented churches forming disciples of Jesus, we want to invite our parishioners to know and live that vision as well.

What is Bishop Fabbro’s vision for the Diocese of London? Diocese of London: Being a Mission-Oriented Church that Forms Disciples of Jesus. We can live this by growing our relationship with Jesus and sharing that relationship in our parishes, communities, and homes.

Learning about the Vision: What does it mean to be Mission-Oriented?

“The Church's deepest nature is expressed in her three-fold responsibility: of proclaiming the word of God, celebrating the sacraments, and exercising the ministry of charity. These duties presuppose each other and are inseparable.” -Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est 25

In the coming weeks, we will be sharing more about living and praying for this vision.

Vivre la vision

Alors que nous continuons à grandir en tant qu'églises orientées vers la mission et formant des disciples de Jésus, nous voulons inviter nos paroissiens et paroissiennes à connaître et à vivre également cette vision.

Quelle est la vision de l'évêque Fabbro pour le diocèse de London ? Diocèse de London : être une Église orientée vers la mission qui forme des disciples de Jésus. Nous pouvons vivre cela en développant notre relation avec Jésus et en partageant cette relation dans nos paroisses, nos communautés et nos foyers.

Apprendre la vision : Qu'est-ce que cela signifie d'être orienté vers la mission ? « La nature profonde de l’Église s’exprime dans une triple tâche: annonce de la Parole de Dieu, célébration des Sacrements, service de la charité. Ce sont trois tâches qui s’appellent l’une l’autre et qui ne peuvent être séparées l’une de l’autre. » -Pape Benoît XVI, Deus Caritas Est 25

Au cours des prochaines semaines, nous partagerons davantage sur la manière de vivre et de prier pour cette vision.

Quelle est notre vision ?

Être une église

orientée vers la mission

qui forme des disciples

de Jésus

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