Highlights

• Update to Christmas Mass Schedule        

We have added a 5 pm Christmas Mass to the Schedule and request that people book if they plan to attend either the 5 or 7  Christmas Eve Mass.  Please note booking will only be held until 15 minutes prior to the Mass. 

Visit:  https://holyfamily.ca/2021-christmas-season-mass-schedule/

The midnight or Christmas Day at 10 am Mass do not need to be ‘booked’.

• St. Vincent de Paul receives request for help with items  (see below)

Please keep in your prayers the souls of:

Mary Garvey, Irmgard Kossits and Hugh Chornaby 

See attached posts for the obituaries of Mary & Irmgard.  Hugh Chornaby Funeral arrangements were not finalized at time of this publication.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation – a priceless gift!

Advent is a special time to prepare your heart.  Plan to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the season.  Father Emmanuel hears confessions prior to Weekday Masses, and from 6 – 645 pm Saturdays, and 8 – 8:45 am Sundays.  Avoid waiting till the week before Christmas by planning ahead.

Free Daily Reflection for Advent straight to your in box

To help enrich your prayer life throughout this special season, the Augustine Institute is offering free Daily Reflections with Dr. Tim Gray. Watch and listen as Dr. Tim Gray comments on the daily Mass readings and provides practical takeaways for the entire season of Advent.

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Music Ministry Needed for 9 am Mass

The parish is seeking a musician to lead music and singing for Sunday morning Mass at 9am, and occasionally 11am Mass based on availability. A stipend is available for each Mass served at.  Those interested are asked to contact the parish office. Applicants must be able to comply with the Diocesan Vaccination Policy.”

COVID-19 Safety Measures

Masks: Father would like to remind all parishioners that they are required to wear a mask while inside the building and to keep it on for the duration of Mass. Thank you for your cooperation.

Volunteers:  Proof of vaccination or notifying the parish office to plan a rapid test is now required for parish volunteers until further notice.  More info

St. Vincent de Paul Outreach

Giving Tree Reminder – return unwrapped gifts by  Dec. 8th

Family in Need  

St. Vincent de Paul here has received a request for a  mattress (queen size) and frame and mattress for 2 children.  Other items needed:  area rug, towels, dish clothes/tea towels, a Christmas tree & decorations.  If you can donate any of these items, please contact the parish office.

Knights of Columbus News

Religious Christmas Cards are available for purchase from the parish office “Keep Christ in Christmas”!   We thank the Knights for making  beautiful cards available.  

Gift Giving Idea – There will be a selection of Knights of Columbus merchandise available for purchase by donation, after Masses during December.  Proceeds will go the the Knights of Columbus.

Accepting Clean Milk Bags

Our Milk Mat program will be resuming on the 2nd Wednesday in January.  We welcome your donations of clean milk bags.  They can be placed in the cupboard in the Lenhard Room, next to the Storage Room.  Mark your 2022 calendar and plan to come out and join the work bee January 12th.

Light on Main Street requires a cook. 

For more information please call Bill at 364-7265 or Barb 364-9933

This Sunday’s Gospel

Luke 3: 1-6  

Discussion Questions

• How has a way been prepared in your path for meeting Jesus? 
• Name one person who has been significant in your journey to faith and repentance.
• Is smoothing the path of others a challenge, a quest, or does it not concern you? 

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions