SUNDAY
VOLUME LVIII
NO. 51
God is building a house where all people may
experience unity and peace. This is our home,
and Jesus is coming to show us the way so that
we may avoid the hurt and disappointment of
broken promises.
Readings for Sunday, Dec. 21
4th Sunday of Advent
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1st Reading:
2 Samuel 7.1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
The kingdom of David shall be made sure
forever before the Lord.
2nd Reading:
Romans 16.25-27
The mystery, so long held secret, is now
revealed to all.
Gospel:
Luke 1.26-38
You will conceive in your womb and bear a son.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE
SICK OF OUR PARISH
Tracy Power, Ann Fraser, Eleanor
Cousineau, Mary Doherty, Renee
Grandbois and Brian Bradley.
Names will be kept on the list for a period of one month. If you
wish to have a name kept on the list for an additional month, or
you wish to have a name added or removed from the list, please
contact the parish office (613-225-7388).
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
The Social Action Committee needs volunteers to help deliver
Christmas hampers to the needy of the area, on Tues., Dec. 23rd,
at 10:00 a.m. If you are able to help out with this worthy cause,
please call: Inez Gignac (613-526-0172).
Plan to join us on Tues., Dec. 23rd to decorate the Church for
Christmas. We will start with refreshments in the rectory meeting
room, immediately following Mass at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is
welcome to attend. For further info., please call Peggy Gallant
(613-224-3075).
Dec. 22nd to Dec. 28th
Christmas Hamper Preparation and Delivery: on Tues., Dec.
23rd, downstairs in the parish hall.
Deck the Halls – Church Decorating: on Tues., Dec. 23rd, after
the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
MONTHLY COFFEE SUNDAY SOCIAL
Our monthly Coffee Sunday Social takes
place in the parish hall, after the 9:00 a.m. and
10:30 a.m. Masses, on the last Sunday of each
month. Everyone is welcome to
The next Coffee Sunday is on Dec. 28th
VIGIL LIGHT INTENTION
For the week of Dec. 21st
The vigil light in front of the Blessed Sacrament is
reserved for:
~~ the living & deceased members
of the Mariani & Feraco families ~~
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS FOR 2014
Bal Brought Fwd
Dec. 7
Year to Date
Budget
$180,560
$
$
Actual
$181,894
$
$
Variance
$ 1,338
$
$
The 2015 Sunday Offering envelopes are available for pick-up at
the Baseline entrance of the Church.
CURRENT ENVELOPE USERS: Please pick up the same
envelope number as last year. Envelope packages are labeled
and in alphabetical order. PLEASE NOTE: To ensure your
attend.
contributions
are accurately recorded, as of January 1, 2015,
please discard any leftover envelopes from previous years and
use your envelopes from the current year.
NEW ENVELOPE USERS: Unlabeled envelopes are also
available for anyone who would like to start using parish
envelope packages in 2015.
BOTH CURRENT AND NEW ENVELOPE USERS: please
include your full name, address and telephone number on the
first few envelopes you use in 2015.
REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP
The last Sunday of the month is an opportunity for parishioners to
provide support to our Parish Refugee Sponsorship Project. Next
week-end is the last Sunday of the month. Donation envelopes
are available at all church entrances and may be placed in the
Sunday collection basket at any of our weekend Masses.
DATE
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Tues.
Dec. 23
9:00 A.M.
For the repose of the soul of
Juliette Brown by Dolly & Grant
Moyse.
For the repose of the soul of Anita
MacDonald.
CHRISTMAS EVE
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO 9:00 A.M. MASS TODAY
Wed.
Dec. 24
Wed.
Dec. 24
5:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
For the repose of the soul of Rita
McCrae by Pat McCurdy.
For Bill & family by Irene.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Thurs.
Dec. 25
9:00 A.M.
Thurs.
Dec. 25
Fri.
Dec. 26
Sat.
Dec. 27
Sun.
Dec. 28
10:30 A.M.
Sun.
Dec. 28
10:30 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
4:30 P.M.
9:00 A.M.
For the repose of the souls of
Henry & Barbara Hoglund by the
Hoglund family.
Missa Pro Populo
For the deceased family members
& friends by Julia Laroche.
Missa Pro Populo
For God’s comfort and protection
of all seniors who live in senior’s
homes by a parishioner.
For the repose of the soul of Janice
Walker by Edward Kennedy.
Holiday
Mass Schedule
CHRISTMAS EVE: (Wed., Dec. 24th)
5:00 p.m. & *9:00 p.m.
*Christmas Carols at 8:30 p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY: (Thurs., Dec. 25th)
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
NEW YEAR’S EVE: (Wed., Dec. 31st)
4:30 p.m.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY: (Thurs., Jan. 1st)
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no 9:00 a.m. Mass on Wed.,
Dec. 24th or Wed., Dec. 31st.
PLEASE NOTE: the parish secretary will be on holidays from
Mon., Dec. 22nd to Fri. Jan. 2nd. The parish office will be closed
during this time. Regular office hours will resume on Mon., Jan.
5th.
TUSCANY AND ROME
FOOD AND WINE TOUR
Join Father Paul and fellow parishioners for a springtime tour in
the Tuscan Hills where you will learn about and enjoy the best of
food and wine and culture in cities, ancient and modern. All this
and more awaits you on an exciting and unique holiday in one of
Italy’s most picturesque regions. For 10 days and 8 nights enjoy
the sights and savour the flavours of Rome, Florence, Lucca,
Arezzo, San Gimignano, Siena and the beautiful mountain side
town of Montaecatini. The tour is limited to 24 participants and
will take place from May 8 – 17, 2015. The cost is $3467 per
person, double occupancy. See the posters in the vestibules for
more information and for registration information.
CHRISTMAS 2014
Each year we celebrate the beginnings of our redemption
when from the Virgin Mary is born the Son of God who is
Saviour and Redeemer of the world. It is a time of joy and
celebration in the Church and throughout the world. The
liturgy for Christmas reflects the age-old wonder of God’s
unconditional love for us as he gives his Son to humanity
as the one through whom freedom from sin and lasting
death are won for us. God has come to his people and with
humility and compassion becomes one with us in our
human condition (except in sin), offering us the hope of life
everlasting. The celebrations of Christmas with family and
friends reflect our sharing in this good news of great joy
which the angels announced to the shepherds of
Bethlehem: the Lord is in our midst and we hasten to share
with one another the story of God’s love and forgiveness.
Knowing God’s love for us, we are caught up in the joy of
this holy season and we want to bring that joy to others
through our works of love and charity, forgiveness and
peace. In these ways we reflect the Father’s love and we
fulfill the Son’s command to love one another as we are
loved. The Mass for Christ’s birth (Christmas) is but one
day on the calendar and the liturgical season of Christmas
is short. I pray that the joy of this Christmas Season will
continue in your hearts long past the days of our Saviour’s
birth and inspire you to works of peace and justice
throughout the coming year.
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
~~ Fr. Paul ~~