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London North Central Catholic Family of Parishes
St. Michael's Parish | St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica​
St. Josephine Bakhita African & Caribbean Catholic Community
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St. Michael's Knights of Columbus: Christmas Card Sale
Share the joy of Christmas and give back at the same time! Christmas cards will be sold after all Masses on Sunday, November 23, with proceeds benefiting the charitable projects of St. Michael’s KofC. Cash only!
St. Michael's KofC & CWL Family Fun Night Trivia Contest
The annual joint CWL/KofC fall Family Fun Night & Trivia Contest is taking place on Saturday, November 22 in the Parish Hall. Cost is $10/person or $30 per family. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the contest commences at 7:30 PM. This is a non-alcoholic event with pop, juice, snacks and pizza available.
Come out and join the fun! All are welcome.
To purchase tickets, please contact Joan 519-494-4909 or Marty 519-870-1859.
St. Michael's Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP): Angel Tree Campaign
On December 6, 2025, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding its annual ‘Angel Tree’ campaign to lift the spirits of our children in need during the Christmas season. Please find it in your hearts to make a monetary donation for an ‘Angel Tree’ child. St. Vincent de Paul members will then purchase food and gift cards to distribute to families in need within our parish boundary. Pllenty (please reference SSVP Angel Tree) by this Sunday, November 23. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20.00 or more. Your generous donations are so very much appreciated.
Cash or cheque may be placed in the envelope and dropped off in the SSVP baskets located at both entrances of the Church before and after each Mass this weekend, or at the parish office weekdays, or you can donate electronically through Pllenty (please reference SSVP Angel Tree) by this Sunday, November 23. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20.00 or more. Your generous donations are so very much appreciated.
St. Peter's Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP): Christmas Angel Tree Program
The St. Peter's Christmas Angel Program has now begun. Please become a Christmas Angel to a family in need this Christmas! We will be collecting $10.00 gift cards and cash/cheque donations this weekend and next following each Mass at the doors of the church.
On December 13th, volunteers will visit 200 families living within our parish boundaries delivering food and gift cards for Christmas. Our Angel Program is critical in helping address food, clothing and household needs within our community.
You can also donate through Pllenty by choosing "St. Vincent de Paul" in the drop down menu to direct your donation to our cause, Click here to donate online. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20.00 or more. (See the flyer here.)
St. Peter's CWL Annual Christmas Bazaar
We’re down to less than 7 sleeps before our All Under One Roof Bazaar at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Doors open at 9:00 AM. Come, see fabulous items found on the Silent Auction, Religious, Ladies’ tables, just to name a few. Drop in to the Tea Room for a muffin and coffee/tea or hot apple cider.
The final weekend for Donations Drop off at St. Paul’s (entrance off Clarence Street) is on November 23rd between 10 AM and 12:30 PM. Please, NO donations of clothing, shoes, purses, books, DVD/CDs or toys. Donation pickup available – contact Julie Sans at 519-641-1753, and leave a message. Click here for the event poster.
Treat Trays. Back by popular demand! We are delighted to offer our ‘famous’ Treat Trays for $30.00 each.
Order: November 23 until December 3
Pick up: Friday, December 12; 4—6 PM, and Saturday, December 13; 9:30—10:30 AM St. Michael’s Parish Hall
To place your order please contact Marian Strom @ 519-872- 5502 or mstrom55@gmail.com. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or e-transfer to stpeterslondoncwl@gmail.com.
St. Michael's CWL: Membership Drive & Apple Pie Sale
It's that time of year again! This year, St. Michael’s CWL will be holding its 2026 membership drive along with the apple pie sale after all Masses next weekend, November 29/30. Membership is $40. ay by cash/cheque at the membership drive, by e-transfer (CWLstmichlon@gmail.com), or by dropping an envelope marked CWL Membership with your name, phone number, and dues into the collection basket. Renew and invite others—our Council is stronger together.
"Emmanuel" God With Us Concert: Next Sunday!
St. Peter’s Cathedral Adult and Children Choirs presents EMMANUEL, God with us. One hour of Reflection with Scripture and Song following the tradition of Advent Lessons and Carols. November 30, 2025 at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, 2:30 PM. All welcome! See poster here (also available on the bulletin board in the narthex).
Advent Mission - St. Joseph: A Pilgrim of Hope
​As we conclude the Jubilee Year, step into Advent with peace and renewed faith. Join Fr. Patrick Bénéteau as he leads our Family of Parishes in reflecting on how the humble witness of St. Joseph can teach us to be pilgrims of hope.
Sunday, November 30 & Monday, December 1
At 7:00 PM at St. Michael’s Parish
Click here to view the event poster (also available on the bulletin board in the narthex).
The Book of Remembrance
A Book of Remembrance is placed near the sanctuary. You’re invited to inscribe the names of deceased loved ones. They will be remembered at every Mass this November. This is the final week the book will be available.
2026 Offertory Envelopes
St. Michael’s and St. Peter’s offertory envelopes will be available for pick-up in the Narthex this weekend and the following for parishioners who donate by weekly envelopes. Envelopes are in alphabetical order by last name.
Thank you for giving to your parish!
The work of our parishes is made possible through the giving hearts of our parishioners. Your parish offers many convenient ways to give. Please contact our office at 519-433-6689 for details.
Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup
“Baptism and Eucharist – birth and food – are closely related. Once we are born into the Christian life, we need to be nourished regularly so that we may live and work as God’s beloved family. Each time we take part in the Eucharist and receive Communion, we are given a deeper share in the life and love of Jesus, our brother and our Lord. We are nourished with the bread of life and the cup of salvation. We share in Jesus’ promise of everlasting life, and we have a first taste of the glorious banquet that Jesus will give us when we join with him at his table in heaven. Communion from the cup helps us to have a fuller experience of the joyful banquet to which Jesus is inviting all his brothers and sisters.” (CCCB, Communion by the Cup, 2019).
The Church has always taught that Christ is fully present in the Eucharist in the form of the consecrated bread (host) OR consecrated wine. Communion by the Cup was a common practice in both parishes prior to the pandemic. Beginning last week and in to this week, all of our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be doing some ministry formation and re-training to prepare to reintroduce the cup at all weekend Masses beginning November 29/30. Thank you to those who have served in this ministry and to all those new individuals who have come forward to serve their brothers and sisters.
For those who choose to receive from the Cup, the proper reception is as follows:
“After responding with Amen, we take the eucharistic bread as usual in the hand or on the tongue, and eat it with reverence. Then we approach the minister with the cup. This minister gives us the cup, saying The blood of Christ. We answer Amen, and take it with both hands, one on the base, the other on the stem or bottom of the cup. We lift it gently to our lips, drink a small amount, and return the cup to the minister, who wipes the cup carefully and thoroughly.” (CCCB) Our custom of a sign of reverence through a bow is done before receiving both the consecrated bread and consecrated wine.
St. Peter's CWL: General Meeting & Christmas Social
Saturday, December 6 at 10 AM in the Parish Hall at St. Michael's. Lunch provided, RSVP to Marian Strom at 519-872-5502 by December 3. This month, we will collect donations for My Sisters Place. There is a need for shaving razors and deodorant. Your support brings light and hope to those who need it most this season. Gift cards let individuals choose what they need most. Thank you.
St. Michael's CWL: General Meeting
A daytime celebration! All women of the parish are invited to the CWL general meeting and Christmas Social, Saturday, December 6 at 2 PM. Come and enjoy holiday treats, caroling and a gift exchange ($10 gift limit). Members are requested to bring a baby gift for London Pregnancy and Family Services. Suggestions include baby wipes, prenatal vitamins, diapers (Newborn, Size 4, 5 & 6), formula (Similac, Enfamil or Good Start), baby wash and gift cards for Wal-Mart, No Frills, Food Basics, PC or Dollarama. Note: There is no Monday evening meeting this December.
Flowers for Christmas
We are accepting monetary donations to offset the cost of our Christmas flowers. You may donate in honour of a deceased or living loved one. Their names will appear in the parish bulletin and be remembered in prayer throughout the Christmas Season.
Please submit your donation with your name, phone/email & address, and the name of the person you’re honouring (indicate living or deceased). Drop it in the Sunday collection, mail it in, or e-transfer to stmichlon@dol.ca or basilica@dol.ca, please type in the memo box: “Flowers for Christmas in honour/memory of, parish name…” Email the office the same information as above. Thank you for your generosity.
Sacramental Preparation Registrations
Here is the schedule of registrations for our Family's 2025-2026 Sacramental Preparation programs:
First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion – for baptised Catholic children in Grade 2 or above. Registration closes November 28th!
Click here for more information.
Confirmation – for baptised Catholic students entering Grade 8 or above in September 2025.
Fall registration is now closed.
Spring registration will remain open until March 6, 2026.
Click here for more information.
We look forward to journeying with your family!
St. Michael's CWL Newsletter
Are you looking to stay up to date with St. Michael's CWL? Be in the know about their upcoming events, celebrations and stories by checking out their newsletter!
Click here to read more.
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