Saturday - October 31st - 5:00 pm – Late Phonse Delaney
Sunday – November 1s – 11:00 am – All Parishioners

Sunday – November 1st – 5:00 pm – Late Paul Quilty
Monday – November 2nd – 9:30 am – Late Bernadette McCormack
Tuesday – November 3rd – 9:30 am Deceased members of the Burke & Arruda family

Wednesday – November 4th – 9:30 am – Late Ron Birmingham
Thursday – November 5th - 9:30 am – Late Maureen Keough George

Friday – November 6t -9:30 am – Late Percy Joyce
Saturday -November 7th – 5:00 pm – Late Peter Lee

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME:

Clocks go back one hour at 2:00 am, on Sunday, November 1st. Set your clock back when you go to bed Saturday night.

HOLY FATHERS’ INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER:

For the proper use of wealth: Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE:

To celebrate the Commemoration of all the deceased, during the month of November, the Cathedral will have a special book available at the front of the Church for people to write the names of those whom they would like to commemorate. The book will be placed this weekend and will remain in place for the month of November. Those names written in the book will be remembered at all Masses during the month.

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL:

Poor Box collection is being held at this weekend’s Masses. SSVP members will be at the exits after each Mass to accept your donations. Your kind and generous support is very much appreciated. Thank You.

HALLOWEEN:

Is Saturday, October 31st and has a religious connection. The word Halloween means All Hallows Eve because the nest day is All Hallows or All Saints Day. The ancient Celts thought the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead was very thin, on this eve of this feast day and that the spirits could pass through this thin veil. People wore masks so that the spirits would not be able to recognize them. They carved scary faces and lit candles to keep the spirits away.

FEAST DAY OF ALL SAINTS – NOVEMBER 1st:

This day honors every saint, known and unknown. While we have information about many saints and have specific feast days to celebrate them, there are unknown saints, who may have been forgotten or never honored specially. On All Saints Day, we celebrate these holy people and ask for their prayers and intercessions.

BAPTISM PREPARATION:

Will be on Monday, November 9th at 7 pm at the Cathedral. This is for parents and Godparents. Please call the Ofice at 709-634-5161 to register.

FEAST DAY OF ST MARTIN DE PORRES – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD:

Martin spent his life doing as Jesus taught – caring for the sick, the poor and the slaves in Peru. His life provides us with an example of social justice. Catholic Social Teaching – rooted both in the Hebrew prophets who announced God’s special love for the poor as well as in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ – helps us understand who we are and how we are called to live in community with one another. The Church’s social doctrines touch upon seven core themes: life and dignity of the human person; call to family; community and participation; rights responsibilities; option for the poor and vulnerable; the dignity of work and the rights of workers; solidarity and care for God’s creation.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER REGISTRATION – SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL:
Registration will be held on:

Wednesday- November 18th

Friday,- November 20th

Wednesday-November 25th

 Friday-November 27th

Wednesday-December 2nd

Friday-December 4th.

 The time are 10am to noon and 1-3pm for each date. Registration will take place in the Foyer area of
the Cathedral.

Please note- registration is in-person only and MCP cards are required for each person, there will be NO TELEPHONE registrations.

CALENDAR DRAW TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR $5.00 EACH

FAMILY CATECHETICS REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Family Catechetics is an ongoing Faith Formation program for families that helps form students n to prayerful, committed Christians who give witness to the Faith of the Church. With their families, students learn about many areas of their Faith. Sacramental formation is included throughout the journey for those who have not yet received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Our program runs from Kindergarten to Year 6, in addition to the two years of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Contact a ngie.dolomount@gmail.com or 709-631-4543 (text/call) with any questions. Specific dates and more information can be found on the bulletin boards.

CATHEDRAL THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE (ending September 30th):

Revenues:

Collections/Donations	$143,685.40
Stipends/Candles/Fees/Sales	$14,786.07
Reimbursements/Assessments/ Interest	$36,309.63
Fundraising	$26,904.00
TOTAL REVENUE	$221,685.10

Expenses:

Salaries/Benefits	$70,923.65
Utilities/Insurance	$37,496.82
Reimbursements/Assessments	$33,918.69
Fundraising	$23,634.00
Maintenance/Snow Clearing	$50,340.80
Programs/Supplies, Religious Articles	$35,598.78
Miscellaneous	$5,279.31
TOTAL EXPENSES	$257,129.05
NET INCOME	$-35,506.95

A 2025 Fundraiser was paid out in January 2026. Maintenance included an electrical upgrade.