PARISH NEWS - 16 november 2025

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK (FROM 17. XI. TO 23. XI.)

MONDAY, 17. XI. (19,00) – PERSONAL INTENTION

FRIDAY, 21. XI. (19,00) – +FRANJO AND SENKA EREŠ

SATURDAY, 22. XI. (19,00) - +BARICA TKALEC

SUNDAY, 23. XI. (11,00) – FOR THE PARISH COMMUNITY

*** HOLY SEE

*WORLD DAY OF THE POOR. On the occasion of the conclusion of the Year of Mercy on the feast of Christ the King, November 20, 2016, Pope Francis, in his apostolic letter “Misericordia et misera,” determined that this day be celebrated on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, when the Church reflects on the fact that poverty is at the heart of the Gospel and that social justice and peace are impossible as long as Lazarus knocks on the door of our own homes.

*** OTTAWA-CORNWALL ARCHDIOCESE

* DIOCESAN WORLD YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION. Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, 7pm – 10pm: The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall with the NET Discipleship Team is organizing a Diocesan World Youth Day event at St. Maurice Church. This is for all high school aged youth. The evening will have great music, a thought-provoking talk, Adoration and Confessions, and much more! The theme is “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me”.

*** PARISH

*DEATH NOTIFICATION. Our parishioner Koraljka (Cora) Mirković, due to grave illness, passed away last week at the age of 89. The internment mass will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 11 am in our parish church. The burial will take place later on in Croatia. May the Lord grant her eternal rest, and comfort to her family and friends.

*CATECHISM CLASSES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THE FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMANDS. Catechism classes for the candidates for the First Communion is this Friday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. in our church, and for confirmands next Friday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. Attending Sunday Mass is the 3rd God's commandment and a part of sacramental preparation.

*SCREENING OF THE MOVIE „DIVA“. Screening of the movie “Diva ” will be on November 23 after the Mass (around 1:00 p.m.) in our church hall. Ticket is $20. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

The movie is based on a true story. It’s the poignant tale of Diva, a beautiful Croatian virgin assigned to marry into the ruling Ottomans. Her story is one of courage, conviction, and inner strength in the face of hostile adversity. Diva remains steadfast and unwilling to compromise her faith, a choice that ultimately leads to tragedy.

Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNAZc93XcjY

*** JADRAN

*ORGANIZATION OF THE 62ND HNNS SOCCER TOURNAMENT MEETING – INVITATION TO THE COMMUNITY. Jadran Soccer Club will host a planning meeting for the organization of the 62nd HNNS Soccer Tournament which will be held in Ottawa on Labour Day 2026. We invite you if you are interested in volunteering for the organization of the tournament on Saturday November 29th at 7 PM. We will be communicating with community members to advise them of the planned events and how they can assist throughout the year so that we can have a successful tournament. For more information or questions please contact Brian Rogic at brian.rogic@akkodisgroup.com

*** CROATOAN

*FUNDRAISER POINSETTIA SALE. Our Christmas fundraiser is now live! Brighten up your space with a festive poinsettia arrangement from our friends at the Richmond Nursery and support CROATOAN this holiday season! These beautiful poinsettias are perfect as gifts or can spruce up your home or office for the holidays. As with our mums event, you will have the option to have your poinsettias delivered to your home or you can pick them up at St Leopold Mandic Church Hall after mass on December 7th (following Sveti Nikola).

Options4.5” Pot for $12 — compact and cheerful! Ideal for desks or small spaces

6” Pot for $18 — a classic holiday favorite that is full and festive

8” Pot for $35  — a stunning centerpiece for tables or entryways

10” Pot for $55 — premium large plant that makes a grand holiday statement

Each purchase helps support our Croatian Folklore Ensemble CROATOAN! Order Deadline: December 1st.  Option for Pick-Up or Local Delivery. Pick-Up Location: Sv. Leopold Mandic Croatian Parish. Pick-Up Date: December 7th at 12pm (Sveti Nikola). For more info, contact CROATOAN Social Coordinator at social@croatoan.ca or call Anna Bacic at 613-266-7656.