ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH? WELCOME!
Welcome to those who want to make our parish their faith home. You may have come from other places. You may have been “away for a while”. Be assured that we love to have you among us. We would appreciate it very much if you identified yourself at Mass. It would also help if you would take the time to fill out a registration form. The next time you are with us, you may leave it in the collection basket or give it to one of the ushers or to the priest. Thank you and welcome.

NOVEMBER - THE MONTH IN WHICH WE REMEMBER THE DECEASED
November is traditionally the month in which we give more attention to the remembrance of the deceased. Christians do so in a unique way based on what is central to our faith; the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

You will see for all the month of November, or at least until Advent starts, the so-called Book of life at the front of the church. The Book of Life contains the names of deceased parishioners and relatives. Some additional pages are provided at the back of the book for that purpose, unless you decide to make up your own page.

It is one way of expressing our faith that the dead find peace with God and will be raised to life when the Lord Jesus comes in glory. The Book is placed next to the Easter Candle which speaks of the ultimate victory of life over death, of light over darkness, in the dead and risen Jesus in which we are called to share.

REFLECTION ON OUR EXPERIENCE ONF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER THIS YEAR
We had one mass per week last month and only at OLV with a visiting priest (Fr. Yves) while our own parish priest Father Gyan was away. How did that go? Your opportunity to reflect and respond to this is now. Talk to any one of our PPC members about it to be sure your voice is heard at the next PPC meeting.

LINDA CAMERON ON HER 2ND EXPOSURE TRIP WITH DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Along with 6 other delegates from our diocese, Linda is in Sierra Leone (Africa) for 15 days to meet with some of D&P's partners and to view projects there funded by D&P. We wish them all a safe and fruitful journey. Please remember them in your prayers.

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS WORKSHOP
In this workshop, participants will learn about what this Liturgy of the Word for Children on Sundays really means from start to finish, from the music to the homiletic moment, in all aspects. To register, please call St. Mark’s parish office at (819) 684-6926.

REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
- Beginning at 1:45 p.m. at the Buckingham Cenotaph, corner Charles and MacLaren Streets following the march from the Legion, Branch 54 (1:30 pm start time).

OLV WARDENS
Please note that the warden’s meeting that was scheduled for November 13th, has been cancelled. You will be advised when the next one will be scheduled. All Parishioners Please note that 2 wardens are required at OLV for full terms and there will be one vacancy for a one year term. If you wish to become a warden you may call the office at 986-3763 or one of the wardens. If you wish to nominate someone you may do so, but please have their acceptance prior to the nomination.

ST. MALACHY WARDENS
There will also be vacancies for St. Malachy wardens. More details will follow next week.

KIDS CHOIR
Calling on all kids 7 years old and over, who like to sing in a choir. There would be a practice once a week for an hour at OLV Church, possibly on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30. The time and day could be discussed further. For more information or to join, please phone Sandra at 819-986-1185.

ALTAR SERVERS
Are you interested in becoming an Altar Server for Sunday Mass.? If so, please call Monique Simpson at 986-3166 or the Office at 986-3763.

BIRTHDAY WISHES
- to Betty Filiatreault who will celebrate her 85th birthday on November 8th. Congratulations.

CHRISTMAS TEA
The OLV Society will be hosting the Christmas Tea on Saturday December 6th, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please note change in time. Please reserve that date and it is also a good time to start making those Christmas goodies.

BAZAAR AT THE CENTRE D’ACCEUIL
- to be held on November 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A bake sale will replace the Craft table. If any one is interested in donating baked goods, please call Clare Flynn at 986-2853 or Evelyn Robitaille at 986-2477.

CANCER BOTTLE DRIVE
Are you tired of seeing all those empty soda bottles, cans and beer bottles hanging around? I will gladly pick these up (or you can bring them to the church every Sunday) turn them into cash and donate to the 2009 Relay for Life event.

This event will be held in June 2009 under the Brady Bridge. You were all generous in helping us make this a success event: Will you help us accomplish this again?

Please call Monique at 986-3166 for more information or to have your empty bottles picked up to help raise money for the Cancer relay.

FUNDING PROJECTS WITH USED STAMPS
For many years, members of Development & Peace have been collecting used stamps. They sell them to collectors in order to raise funds for projects supported by the international solidarity organization in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. In Quebec city, a group of dedicated members has been working with stamp collectors since October 2000. They have since raised $25,000, thanks to these little bits of paper that are usually discarded in recycling bins.

The Redemptorist Mission Stamp Collection is another project underway close to home. One cancelled stamp can help feed a child for a day. If you would like to support the Mission, there is a box at the entrance of the church to collect your stamps which will be forwarded to the RedemptorIst missions.