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 [email protected] Ext: 5
Email/Courriel: [email protected]
Father/Père Mukucha: [email protected]
Father/Père Tery: [email protected]
Deacon/Diacre Tim: [email protected]
Deacon/Diacre Raymond: [email protected]
Jamie: [email protected]
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 ([email protected]). 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 ([email protected]). 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 [email protected]
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,
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: [email protected] 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 : [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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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