The Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe & World Youth Day

Sunday, November 23rd marks the final Sunday in Ordinary Time! The 23rd marks the Solemnity of Christ the King and the 40th annual World Youth Day.

Pope Leo shared that the 2025 World Youth Day theme is “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (John 15:27) and invites young people everywhere to be “pilgrims of hope” and courageous witnesses of Christ, encouraging all of us to “listen to the voice of God and become active artisans of peace.”

His message focuses on three beautiful ways to live this out: deepening our friendship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit, sharing our faith through mission, and helping to build peace in our communities and the world.

Let us give thanks to God for the gift of His Son, Jesus our King! May the peace of the risen Lord be seen through our lives as we carry His Spirit in our hearts.

HAP LOBSTER RAFFLE

We’re holding a parish-wide fundraiser with a lobster gift certificate raffle! 🦞Tickets will be available at each church from November 15 to December 14, with the draw taking place on December 16 at 2:00 p.m. - livestreamed for everyone to join in the fun!

All proceeds will support Holy Apostles Parish, so be sure to pick up your tickets and spread the word. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Christmas

in the Cove

As the tides of time roll through another creative year, we pause to celebrate the joy of making, sharing, and belonging. For fifteen years, Crescent Clay has been a gathering place — where hands meet earth, and imagination finds form.

This season, as the cove sparkles with winter light, we invite you to slow down, sip a little cider, and let the warmth of handmade art surround you. Each piece in this collection reflects a story of connection — to land, to sea, and to one another.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for keeping the spirit of craft and community alive.

With gratitude,
Mary Jane Lundy and the Crescent Clay Family

11/23 Bake Sale at SMB

The Ladies Guild of SMB will be hosting a bake sale after Mass on Sunday, November 23! We warmly welcome donations for the sale, and of course, we hope you’ll stop by to pick up some delicious treats.

Please remember to label ingredients (e.g., gluten, dairy, nuts) for everyone’s safety.

Thank you for supporting the Ladies Guild and their wonderful work!

Each year, the Knights of Columbus work to ensure that every child in our community has a warm winter coat. Last year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we purchased 336 winter coats for children across Holy Apostles Parish, reaching families in New Ross, Chester, Hubbards, Tantallon, Hammonds Plains, Timberlea, Prospect, and Shad Bay.

In anticipation of the need again this year, the Council has already placed an order for 360 coats valued at $11,430 (30 x $381) and we’re asking our parish community to once again come together and sponsor a coat (or several!) for a local child in need. Each coat costs just $31.75, thanks to a national procurement program that keeps costs low.

How You Can Help ⤵️

• Consider prayerfully sponsoring one or more coats

• Donations can be made via cheque or e-transfer to ssvpsmbc@gmail.com
  (Please note “Coats for Kids” in the message line.) All donations made through SSVP are eligible for an income tax receipt.

Thank you for your continued kindness, generosity, and prayerful support!

God bless you,
The Knights of Columbus Council 12917

If you have any questions please contact Marilyn Paul MacDonald at paulleymac@icloud.com.

Candy for Christmas Hampers

The Faith Formation families at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys will be filling treat bags to accompany our Christmas hampers!

If you have leftover Halloween candy or other small goodies, we would be grateful for your donations.

Please drop them off at the church anytime before November 25.