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St. Michael's Parish | St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica​
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St. Michael's CWL: Christmas Market
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm in the St. Michael's Parish Hall.
Featuring unique gifts by parish crafters, including: handcrafted wooden items, yarn crafts, handsewn items & clothing, handmade cards, bookmarks & decoration, homemade preserves, baked goods & candy, ready-to-go gifts, and new & re-purposed items perfect for Christmas giving.
We will also be hosting a DRAW TABLE & SILENT AUCTION offering wonderful gifts and prizes for all ages.
Enjoy beverages and a light lunch at our Christmas Café. Cash only for all purchases.
Proceeds support St. Vincent de Paul Afforable Houseing, Hospitality North & other CWL charities & initiatives.
St. Peter's CWL: General Meeting
Reminder of St. Peter’s CWL General Meeting on Saturday, November 8 at 11:00AM in the JP II Room at St. Michael’s. We welcome all women of our parish, ages 16 and up to join.
In Remembrance Concert - Amabile Boys & Men's Choirs
Out of the Rubble and Out of the Ruins: Hope"
Sunday, November 9 at 3 PM at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica
Tickets at the door or at Amabile.com. Adults $20 | Seniors/Students $15 | Veterans, CAF & Children under 10, Free
View the official poster HERE.
Annual Memorial Mass
You and your family are invited to attend the Annual Memorial Mass in remembrance of those interred at St. Peter’s Cemetery and, in a special way those who have died in the past year.
Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 PM
Holy Family Mausoleum Chapel
Celebrant: Most Rev. Ronald Fabbro
St. Peter's Knights of Columbus: Hospitality Weekend & Membership Drive
St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus is hosting a Hospitality Weekend and Membership Drive on November 15th and 16th following all Masses. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy juice, cookies, and friendly conversation as we take a moment to connect and celebrate our parish community. All are welcome. See you there!
St. Michael's Knights of Columbus: Christmas Card Sale
St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus are selling religious themed Christmas cards in the Narthex on November 15th and 16th at all Mass times. Please bring cash!
Thank you in advance for your support. Contact Marty at mfmcallister63@gmail.com for inquiries.
The Book of Remembrance
You will notice a Book of Remembrance near the sanctuary where we are invited to inscribe the names of our deceased sisters and brothers. Please take time to write the names of a loved one in this book as we will remember them at each of the Masses we celebrate during the month of November. It is a beautiful way to remember and honour our loved ones.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
St. Peter's School Update from the Diocese of London
Demolition of the former St. Peter’s School is underway. It is expected to take four to six weeks to complete the work of bringing the building down to ground level.
During the demolition process, we will use this opportunity to improve the power and water supply to the Cathedral and remove the old boilers from the basement. Over the coming months we will continue to discern the long-term goals for the whole property.
Questions about the demolition process can be directed to communications@dol.ca.
Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup
As was mentioned a few weeks ago, we will return to the practice of Communion by the Cup this month. The church has always taught that Christ is fully present in the form of the consecrated bread (host) OR consecrated wine. The fullness of the symbol is better expressed in the offering of both elements.
“Today’s people of God are becoming more aware of the command of Jesus and of the meaning of the symbols we use. We eat and drink in the name of the Lord, responding to our Lord’s invitation at the Last Supper. We recognize that our eucharistic celebration is a foretaste of the joyous banquet in the kingdom of heaven. We are being nourished by Christ’s body and blood so that we may share in his life and work. We are strengthened by this holy sacrifice and banquet, and are made more like Christ: in obedience to our Father in heaven, in love for God and for one another.” (CCCB, Communion by the Cup, 2006).
The proper reception of Communion by the cup 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 wine.
St. Michael's CWL: Pie Making
All ladies of the parish are invited to participate in a day of community pie making on Tuesday, November 18th. We are beginning at 8:30am in the parish kitchen. If interested, please call Joan Lobsinger at 519-438-4909
St. Michael's KofC & CWL Family Fun Night Trivia Contest
Mark your calendars for the upcoming annual CWL and Knights of Columbus Family Fun Trivia Contest on Saturday, November 22nd. This is a non-alcoholic event for all ages with snacks, pop and pizza available. Come out and test your knowledge against the best of the parish. More details to follow!
St. Peter's CWL Annual Christmas Bazaar
Reminder that our "All Under One Roof" Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, November 29th at St. Paul’s from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
This week, we’re highlighting the Christmas Hamper. Donation of food items to make a complete Turkey Dinner would be greatly appreciated! (e.g. potatoes, canned vegetables, stuffing mix, dessert, foil, non-alcoholic wine, tea, coffee).
Donation Drop-Offs: Donations accepted at St. Paul’s (door off Clarence Street) on November 16th and 23rd from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Please, NO donations of clothing, shoes, purses, books, DVD/CDs or toys. Pickup available – please contact Julie Sans at 519 641-1753 and leave a message.
St. Peter's Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP): Christmas Angel Program
The St. Peter's St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Angel program is coming soon! Please consider being a Christmas Angel to a family in need. We will be collecting $10 gift cards and cash/cheque donations the weekends of November 22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th to assist 200 families living in our parish boundaries this Christmas.
You can also donation online through Pllenty by choosing "St. Vincent de Paul" in the drop-down menu to direct your donation to our cause. Click here to see our flyer online.
St. Michael's Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP): Angel Tree Campaign
On December 6th, 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.
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 weekend Mass on November 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd, or at the parish office weekdays, or you can donate electronically through Pllenty (please reference SSVP Angel Tree) by November 23rd. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20.00 or more. Your generous donations are so very much appreciated.
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.
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 is now open!
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: Membership Drive
Our annual membership drive will be held after the Masses on November 29th and 30th. We delightfully welcome our current members and as always new members to join. Membership fee is $40.00.
"Emmanuel" God With Us Concert:
Save the Date!
Reflections with Scripture and Song
Sunday, November 30th at 2:30PM at St. Peter’s Cathedral. Featuring the Cathedral Singers & Children’s Choir. Gloria Gassi - Conductor and Ron Fox - Organ.
Click HERE to see the official poster.
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