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Community updates for the coming weeks

View this email in your browser IN THIS ISSUE:  Thank You • Transcendental Method • Condolences • Night Fever • Hamilton Catholic Physicians Guild • Christmas Fair • All Souls Day • Catholic Cafe • From the Diocese • Did You Know • Liturgy Schedule We have a lot of events coming up in the next couple of weeks, so scroll down to get all the info, and be sure to check your email every Saturday morning at 9 am for all the news! In preparation for this weekends reading... Dear Canadian Martyrs Community, On behalf of my wife and family, I want to thank you all for the prayers, thoughts, kind words and mass offerings.  They were greatly appreciated in our time of mourning.  Know that all of you will be in our prayers. Sincerely, Deacon Joseph Deacon Joseph introduced elements of the 'Transcendental Method’ by Fr. Bernard Lonergan S.J in his homily last weekend. The Key points that Deacon Joseph made in his homily were the operations to Be Attentive, Be Intelligent, Be Reasonable and Be Responsible in our thinking and in our prayer.  Below is a short quote by Fr. Bernard Lonergan and a citation to Fr. Lonergan’s Method in Theology if one desires to do follow up study. “Now in a sense everyone knows and observes transcendental method.  Everyone does so, precisely in the measure the he/she is attentive, intelligent, reasonable, responsible.”   Bernard Lonergan in “Method In Theology” page 14. Lonergan, Bernard J.F.  “Method In Theology.”  University of Toronto Press.  Toronto. 2013. Our condolences to the Herrera family upon the passing of their matriarch, Yolanda. May you always hold fond memories of her life with you. As time passes and life's routine returns, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.  Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.  Come help us invite people from the broader community to experience a moment of encounter with the Lord by lighting a candle for a loved one! Volunteers meet at Canadian Martyrs Church at 5:00pm — no prior experience necessary. See you there! Volunteer An invitation is extended to McMaster medical & nursing students to join the Guild for their November meeting!  The guild will be welcoming speakers from the local L’Arche community to talk about the legacy of Jean Vanier and the world wide L’Arche community that he founded. Jean Vanier, who recently died, whose life work with the mentally challenged, restored a life of dignity to them also brought to light the spiritual lessons they can teach us. The L’Arche communities  around the world carry on this work. Thursday November 21st at 7:30pm 618 High Valley Rd Ancaster Only 21 days to go! Be sure to save the date for the CWL Christmas Fair! You can look forward to prizes, crafts, and delicious baked goods! The fair will take place in the Canadian Martyrs Elementary School gym. Saturday, November 2 there will be two special All Souls Day Masses. You are invited to join us here at Canadian Martyrs Church in remembering those who have died, and to pray for the holy souls of our loved ones. All Souls Day Masses 11:00 am 11:30 am  🚨Attention Mac students, faculty and staff: BAKED GOODS ALERT🚨 Don't miss the Catholic Cafe on Friday, November 8th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, in MUSC 230. Come by for free coffee, snacks, and great conversation about relevant Catholic topics. This week's theme will be ... wait for it ... PURGATORY.  THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IN ONTARIO sponsor Coats-For-Kids, providing brand new winter coats for children who need them. It is a program that has grown exponentially since it began a few years ago. Hundreds of coats will be distributed in the schools over the coming few weeks to assure that children are warm during the winter months. A worthy effort!  THE BISHOP’S DINNER for the Halton Catholic Children’s Education Foundation (HCCEF) takes place next Wednesday at Le Dome Banquet Hall in Oakville. It is always a joy-filled, noisy, gathering. The event provides the opportunity for local businesses and educational institutions to support the Foundation which assures that all children can participate in extra-curricular school activities – a noble cause indeed!  When coffee was first brought to Christian Europe, it was greeted with a great deal of suspicion, and considered a drink of the infidels. Those close to Pope Clement VIII  advised him to denounce the delicious brew. Legend has it that upon tasting it, he said "This devil’s drink is delicious. We should cheat the devil by baptizing it.” Read more about it here! So now you know!  Anything you're not sure about? Email us at canadianmartyrshamilton@hamiltondiocese.com with your questions, shower-thoughts and ponderings! Click here to take a quick survey on this newsletter! Mass Intentions If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for a special occasion, on behalf of a family member, a friend, or a deceased loved one, please call the office to have that intention put into the calendar. Click the banner above to see booked mass intentions and all dates that are available to book to pray and remember those who have died or for the needs of our family and friends. All are welcome to come celebrate with us! Liturgy Schedule Tuesday — Friday 12:30 pm Saturday 11:00 am / 11:30 am / 6:00 pm Sunday 11:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday — Friday 12:00 pm Office Hours Tuesday through Friday 1:30 — 4:30pm Subscribe to receive the latest information including workshops, upcoming events, and news from the Diocese of Hamilton. *Click on the picture to sign up. 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