Highlights

• Update on Capital Campaign Project  Here
• Plan to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week!  Details below
• Please note:  There is no evening Mass on Dec. 25th or Jan. 1st   
• Bishop Crosby’s Christmas Pastoral Letter  

Christmas Masses

The bookings for the 5 pm & 7 pm Christmas Eve Masses are full.  The bookings will ONLY BE HELD until 15 minutes prior to Mass and then the church will be opened for those who have not made reservations until it reaches capacity. 

The seating is not, and will not be mapped.  Parishioners who have booked are expected to come early and seat themselves as they arrive using the social distancing rules.

12 Midnight Mass – No Bookings necessary

10 am Christmas Day Mass – No Booking necessary

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

Confession times available this week:

Tuesday:  6 – 6:45 pm

Wednesday:  8 – 8:45 am

Thursday: 6 – 6:45 pm

Please keep in your prayers 

the volunteers and recipients of the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Project!

Remembering loved ones with Christmas Flowers

Monetary donations towards the flowers to decorate the altar are gratefully received.  In appreciation, the parish will be offering the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass for the intentions of the Donors.  It is a lovely way to pray for the souls of your loved ones this Christmas.

Church Donation  Envelopes for 2022

Donation envelopes for 2022 are available at the back of the Church.  If you have been using envelopes, please pick up the box labelled with your name.  If you would like to begin using envelopes, please pick up a box labelled “unassigned” and put your information on the first one used.

There are small  packages with the “specials” for those who are supporting the parish using P.A.R. (Pre-authorized Remittance)

There is also forms available for new P.A.R. users.

Parish Support can also be made through E-Transfer to donate@holyfamily.ca

Thank you to all who financially support our parish.

 Do you have a new address or phone number?

Please keep the parish up to date with your contact information.  Let us know by phone, 519-364-1973 Ext. 0, or by email:  info@holyfamily.ca if you have made changes recently.  Thank you.

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

This Sunday’s Gospel

Luke 1: 39-45

Discussion Questions

· What surprises you most about this passage?

· Do you feel like God has given you a unique mission in life?  What is it?

· How does Mary & Elizabeth’s responses encourage you?        

This Week’s Schedule & Mass Intentions