Parish Schedule

• Saturday Liturdy: 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday Liturgy: 9 & 11 a.m.
• Weekdays:

Tues. & Wed.: 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. & Fri.: 8:00 a.m.
• Reconciliation: Sat. 4:15 p.m.

Or by appointment
• Office Hours: Mon. - Fri.

9:00 a.m. - noon., 1 - 4 p.m.
• Contact the office to arrange for Baptisms, 

Marriages and Funerals
• Hall rentals:  789-7800
• Gerein Centre Use: 757-1325

As with most things that are common, it is not easy to define what we mean by self-esteem. Probably the simplest definition is "satisfaction with oneself". The problem with self-esteem comes when some people think that self-esteem or the lack of it is responsible for everything good or everything bad. One group states that, "Low Self-Esteem is the underlying cause of most cases involving: fear, anxiety, anger, panic attacks, dependence and lack of assertiveness, depression, eating disorders, domestic violence, etc. Because of this notion that self-esteem is at the root of most human problems, there has arisen what I would call a negative form of self-esteem.

This is self-esteem that has gotten out of hand. In today's Gospel, the Pharisee is suffering from this negative kind of self-esteem. He knows he is good, but he uses his goodness to put the publican down. He is disdainful and critical of this other person and sees himself as vastly superior to him.

A positive effect of genuine self-esteem is that it does not lead to comparisons with others. If I have a positive sense of myself based on the fact that I am created in the image and likeness of God, then I will also respect this image of God that I see in other people. I will be thankful for all of the many gifts that God has given through so many different people. As we try to encourage the growth of self-esteem in our children or our employees or students, let us remember that all such encouragement must be based on the truth. Flattery or false praise will only create a false or negative self-esteem. Truth is still the best and most direct path to creating a right relationship with God, neighbour and self.
 

CWL NEWS – General Meeting: Tues., Nov. 6 beginning with Rosary at 6:45 (for members that have died over the summer – Martha Ebenal & Nellie Jelinski) Mass 7:00 p.m. Meeting to follow.

FINANCE COUNCIL REPORT – In our bulletin for Oct. 13/14,2001 weekend we indicated a net loss of $22,000 after 9 months ended Sept. 30, 2001.  The main reason for this loss is the drop in the Sunday Collection income; it is about $15,000 less than budgeted.  It would be greatly appreciated if everyone made just a little extra effort to increase their Sunday Contributions in order that Holy Cross Parish will end up with a balanced budget at year-end Dec. 31, 2001 instead of a loss. Thank you.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – Nov. 2 after   the 8 a.m. Mass until Benediction at  4:00 p.m.  A sign-up sheet is posted at  the Douglas Ave. Entrance.

FOWL SUPPER – The Fowl Supper sold out completely last weekend.  Thanks to all of you who donated your services and food items.  We look forward to seeing many of you there reaping the benefits of your hard work and generosity.

ALL SAINTS/ALL SOULS

 Nov. 1 Mass  7:00 p.m.
 Nov. 2 Mass 8:00 a.m.

In our prayer “we ask the help of the saints and we pray for those who have died but have yet to enter fully into the joys of heaven.  We believe in the Communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified and the blessed in heaven all together forming one church in which the merciful love of God and the Saints is always attentive to our prayer.“ (Pope Paul IV)

Book of Remembrance: Parishioners are invited to write the names of their loved ones who have died in our Book of Remembrance.  Pages of the book are available at both entrances.  The book will have a place of honour at our All Souls Celebration and throughout the month of November.

MEMORIAL CELEBRATION  - On Wed., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. we will have a special memorial of all those who have died in the past year.  Invitations have been sent to families of those whose funerals were held here at Holy Cross.  Anyone else who has lost a family member or special loved one since last October is invited to contact the office.  You may bring a picture of your loved one if your wish and there will be an opportunity to light a candle in their memory.  Please call the office by Nov. 5 to confirm your attendance and to assist us in planning for this evening.  Refreshments will be served after the celebration.
 
 

Participation in the Sunday Eucharist is the privilege of all members of the church.  When this is not possible due to the necessary absence of the priest communities are still urged to come together to give God praise and thanks, to hear and respond to the Word of God and share Christ’s Sacrament.  The difference between a Lay Presided Service and a celebration of the Eucharist, or  Mass, is that there is no Eucharistic prayer which includes the consecration of the bread and wine.  Only a priest can do this.  The communion received at a Lay Presided Service has been consecrated at a previous Celebration of the Eucharist.  The gathering of the people, led by a designated Lay Minister will inspire the faithful in their daily life and enkindle in them the desire to celebrate the Eucharist once again.