PARISH NEWS - 1 November 2026

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK (FROM 2. XI. TO 8. XI.)

MONDAY, 2. XI. (19,00) - +FAMILY ČULO

FRIDAY, 6. XI. (19,00) - +JANJA JOZEPOVIĆ

SATURDAY, 7. XI. (18,00) – +DRAGO TOMAS

SUNDAY, 8. XI. (11,00) – FOR THE PARISH COMMUNITY

*** ARCHDIOCESE OF OTTAWA-CORNWALL

* RED WEDNESDAY. As in previous years, we invite you to participate in Red Wednesday, an annual event organized by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that aims to raise awareness about the persecution suffered by our brothers and sisters in the faith. Currently, 413 million Christians live in countries where religious freedom is severely violated. Of these, approximately 220 million live in countries where they are directly exposed to persecution. It is estimated that 75% of religiously motivated violence is perpetrated against Christians. This year, Red Wednesday will take place on November 18, 2026. We invite parishes to participate in every way possible. Suggested activities include organizing a Mass, a vigil, or a Rosary to pray for persecuted Christians. Please also visit our new dedicated webpage at www.acn-canada.org/red-wednesday

*** PARISH

* COMMEMORATION OF FAITHFUL DEPARTED AT CEMETERIES FOR THE ALL SAINTS' AND ALL SOULS' DAY. At Notre Dame cemetery it was yesterday. Today at 2:30 p.m. there will be commemoration at Hope and 4:30 p.m. at Pinecrest cemetery. We will gather at the chapel or the place where most of our parishioners are burried, following by individual blessing of graves. Blessings at other cemeteries will be arranged personaly with the priest.

* FIRST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. First Friday of the month is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and sacramental confession. Half an hour before the mass there will be eucharistic adoration and a chance for confession in our church. First Friday of every month is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and prayer for vocation.

* CROATIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET. Croatian Christmas Market is being held in our church hall November 29, 2026. If you are interested in being a vendor and displaying your wonderful crafts or being a volunteer, please reach out to CroatianChristmasMarket@outlook.com for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

* CATECHISM CLASSES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THE FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMANDS. Catechism classes for the candidates for the First Communion and Confirmation goes on as scheduled. This Friday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. there is a class for candidates for the First Communion, and at the same time next Friday, November 13, there will be class for confirmands. Attending Sunday Mass is an obligatory part of the preparation for the sacraments, as well as part of the Third God's Commandment.