Adult Religious Education – The Eucharist
Even though the Eucharist is foundational to our faith life as Catholics, very few Catholics understand or appreciate the deep significance of what we celebrate during Mass, which profoundly impacts our daily life. Therefore, everyone is invited to attend a 7-week program on the “Eucharist” every Thursday, 7pm, until December 13th, in the Saint Joachim’s Parish Center. Each session (7pm – 8:30pm) has a 1-hour video presentation followed by a question & answer period. It is not necessary to have attended any of the previous weeks in order to participate.
Knights of Columbus Memorial
The 11:00am Mass on Sunday, November 18th will be offered for the deceased members of Knights of Columbus Council 8364. Following Mass, family members and friends of those being remembered are invited to attend a reception in the Knight’s quarters, where light refreshments will be served.
Thank You To Ministry Chairs And New Volunteers
Remember the Ministry Expo and Recruitment Fair from Sept 29th/30th? The Pastoral Council sends a big “Thank You” to those who represented each of our parish ministries for your time, energy and enthusiasm. We also want to celebrate the success of the event by welcoming the seventeen parishioners who signed up to help with various ministries. Thank you so much for agreeing to give back to our parish. Ministry coordinators will be contacting new volunteers shortly.
Religious Education
There will be no classes on Sunday, November 11th due to the Remembrance Day long weekend.
Zumba Toning
We are about to begin another session of Zumba Toning, which uses weights for body sculpting. Each series of Zumba Toning classes lasts for 6 weeks and has a limited class size. Classes begin this Wednesday, November 7th at 6pm. The cost is $30 for the entire 6-week session. If you are interested in getting your name on the list for our November session, or just want some more information about Zumba Toning, call Connie (833-4697).
Christmas Basket Collection
This weekend, November 3rd & 4th, we will be taking up a special collection to help support the annual Christmas basket program. Envelopes for the special collection were attached to the bulletin last weekend, and are available at the entrance of the church.
Christmas Village Display
If you have a Christmas village, you can display it and help feed your neighbors. Forest Hills Baptist church will be hosting a Victorian Christmas Village display with refreshments. A free offering will be collected with proceeds donated to a Saint Joachim’s ministry – The Ecumenical Saturday Supper. The proposed dates are December 1st or 8th. For more information, contact Colette Doucet (693-9378) or Mrs. Terry Livingstone (657-1684).
The Book Of Remembrance
The book will be located at the front of the Church beginning on Friday, November 2nd. You are invited to write in the names of your relatives and friends who have died. Your loved ones will be remembered by our Parish during the month of November.
K of C Seniors’ Dinner
K of C 8364 will be holding their annual free Seniors Dinner on Sunday, November 11th. Doors open at noon; dinner begins at 1pm; sing along after dinner. Sign-up sheets are available in foyer.
Please note: Seating is limited, so you must sign-up in order to attend.
Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting is tonight, Thursday, November 1st, 7pm, in the large classroom between the church vestry and the parish office. Use the parish office entrance.
Parish Council meetings are open to all parishioners who wish to attend as observers.
