Liturgies this week Saturday
Nov 24
5:15 pm
Emilio Lim & The Deceased Members of the Esguerra Family
Sunday
Nov 25
9:30 a.m.
Members of the Parish
11:00 a.m.
David Steacy
Tuesday
Nov 27
7:00 p.m.
Connie Chittenden
Wednesday
Nov 28
9:30 a.m.
Nonie Gibson
Thursday
Nov 29
9:30 a.m.
Living and Deceased Members of the Neil Reynolds, Mary & Hubert Dillon’s Families
Friday
Nov 30
9:30 a.m.
Deceased Members of the Treacy Family
Saturday
Dec 1
5:15 p.m.
Bernice Nolan
Sunday
Dec 2
9:30 a.m.
Raymond D’Aoust
11:00 a.m.
Roy Sloboda
All servers welcome in the Sanctuary at all liturgies
The Rosary is prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Mass, Tuesday to Saturday before Mass.
Prayer Line contact – Shirley Legris, 613-545-0493
Prayer to Christ the King
O Christ Jesus, I acknowledge you as King of the universe. All that has been created has been made for you. Exercise over me all your rights. I renew my baptismal promises, renouncing Satan and all his works and pomps. I promise to live a good Christian life and to do all in my power to procure the triumph of the rights of God and your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer you my poor actions in order to obtain that all hearts may acknowledge your sacred Royalty, and that thus the reign of your peace may be established throughout the universe. Amen.
Knights of Columbus Catholic Women’s League
1st Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass, Grand Knight – Wayne Willfang 2nd Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass - Viktoria Barnes, President
Parish Council
Sean Gazeley, Chairperson
Legion of Mary
each Tues. 9:30am Parish Meeting Room
Junior Liturgy
during 9:30 a.m. Mass, each Sunday
Partners in Misson Food Food to be received 3rd week of each Donations month Choir Practice Thursdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass Attendance in Five Years November 2013: 499 November 2018: 428
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish, Saturday May 25, 2019 at 5:15 p.m. Baptized Roman Catholic members of the parish, grade 7 or older who wish to be confirmed, will be enrolled as candidates for Confirmation during weekend Masses January 12 and 13. Forms for the registration of candidates may be received from Our Lady of Lourdes School for students and from the Parish Office for all others. Flowers for Christmas – donations, in memoriam, or for the intentions of
your beloved relatives and friends, are being received now. These funds are used to purchase flowers for the glory of God and to beautify the Christmas liturgies. Your donations, as always, will receive income tax receipts and will be gratefully acknowledged. Envelopes are in the vestibule of the church. The intentions are remembered at all Christmas liturgies and posted in the church entrance.
Wine & Scotch Tasting – the evening of Oct. 20 added a net $8700 to our Parish Building Restoration Fund. Revenues included $3300 from ticket sales, $2000 from the silent auction, and $5200 cash donations, including two large donations from new members of the parish. Our attendance was down from the previous year, but those who were there had an enjoyable time sampling the beverages and the good food. Thanks to all who participated in any way.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary And Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate. St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fri., Dec. 7, 7:30 pm. Reception
to follow at École Cathédrale. All are cordially invited.
The Hotel Dieu Hospital site of Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is recruiting volunteers to spend time with patients and families in
clinic and post-surgical areas, at the Information Desk in the main lobby, and in their Boutique, Café and Snack Cart. Every interaction improves the patient and family experience. Volunteers are expected to commit to one 2 to 3-hour shift per week and we are open to discussion with snowbirds, cottagers, travelers, and other schedule alternatives. You can learn more by visiting the Careers & Volunteers section at www.hoteldieu.com or by calling 613-548-2359 (select option 1).
The Catholic Women’s Leadership Foundation (CWLF) is accepting applications for its 2019 Leadership
Program for Canadian Catholic women. The program will be facilitated by the Providence School of Transformative Leadership and Spirituality at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. For more information about CWLF and the Leadership Program, and to complete an application form, visit www.cwlfcanada.ca
Sacraments Liturgical Assignments are posted on the bulletin boards and on the parish website Holy Communion to those in the Parish who are not well enough to come to Sunday Mass, please contact Sandra Belanger at 613-384-1489 Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 4:30-5:00 p.m., daily before Mass, and by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: by appointment Sacrament of Marriage: Arrange 6 months in advance. Pre-marriage course required Sacrament of the sick: as needed. Call the parish office.
Advent Preparation Retreat Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry. Sat., Dec. 1, 1:30pm-7pm at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 1111 Taylor-Kidd Blvd. (Regular 5pm) Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Spirit-filled music by the Anointing Fire Ministry Gospel Choir. Everyone welcome! This retreat is for the whole family! There will be a youth component as well! From Sebastian Amato: fr.s.amato@gmail.com
St. Mary’s Cathedral holds its annual Advent Lessons and Carols on Sat., Dec. 1 at 7pm. Archbishop
O’Brien presides. Bach, Fleming, Goudimel, Hancock, Hunnicutt, Hurd, Mendelssohn, Ord, Rachmaninoff, Vaughan Williams, and Willan. Favourite Advent hymns, Sacred Scripture, Candlelight.
Regiopolis-Notre Dame School presents…INTO THE WOODS, on
December 5th, 6th 7th and 8th at 7pm in the school cafetorium. Special Saturday Matinee on December 8th at 1:30pm. Reserved seating is $20 for adults and $12 for students; special Saturday matinee pricing is $15 for adults, $8 for students, and $6 for children 12 and under. See the RND website--reginotredame.ca--or contact 613-545-1902 ext 2501 for further information.
Holy Family Parish Christmas Craft & Bake Sale
St. Francis of Assisi School, 114 Wiley St, Sat., Dec. 1, 10am-4pm & Sun., Dec. 2, 10am-2pm. Free admission. Item for food bank appreciated.
Nativity Display in the Byrne Parish Centre at St. Patrick’s Church, 3977 Sydenham Rd., Railton. Sun. Dec. 9 following 10am Mass until 3pm
Christmas, Together in Song, presented by The Jubilate Singers.
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2:30pm, Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church, 200 Norman Rogers Drive. A freewill offering will support a local charity.
Concert
Featuring the local talent of Chris Murphy, Jon McLurg & Brian Flynn at St. Joseph’s Church, 392 Palace Rd., Thurs., Dec. 13, 1-3pm. Refreshments served in the parish hall. A freewill offering would be gratefully appreciated.
Clothes for Kids
$$$ to share warmth, or a new snowsuit for infants up to 13 years old. St. Paul’s Church, 1111 Taylor-Kidd Blvd. Fri., Dec. 14. 11-noon. Call Dee at 613-389-6540.
Mass in Honour of St. Oscar Romero at St. John the Apostle
Parish (Patrick and Quebec Street). Wed., Dec. 12 at 6:30 pm. Refreshments. All are welcome.
Liturgical Assignments | December 1/2 5:15pm
9:30am
11:00am
S. Smith P. Noonan
J. Cosgrove V. Barnes
E.M.
S. Smith P. Noonan
M. Taylor C. Taylor
Gifts
W. Willfang M. Birrell
T. Garofalo L. Garofalo
M. Dunlop Volunteer
Ushers
R. Hoffman Volunteer
J. MacIntyre Volunteer
K of C Member K of C Member
Lectors
M. Taylor C. Taylor
J. Cosgrove V. Barnes