Saturday Dec. 19 5:15 p.m. Anthony Sarzotti

Sunday Dec. 20 9:30 a.m. Members of the Parish

11:00 a.m. Victor Duarte

Tuesday Dec. 22 7:00 p.m. Clifford & Lois RinesWednesday Dec. 23 9:30 a.m. Bill, Wanita & Julie Gourdier

Thursday Dec. 24 5:15 p.m. Members of the Parish

Friday Dec. 25 10:30 a.m. Special Intentions

Saturday Dec. 26 5:15 p.m. Theresa Donovan

Sunday Dec. 27 9:30 a.m. Members of the Parish

11:00 a.m. Kitty McCann

** All servers welcome in the Sactuary at all liturgies

Liturgies this week

The Rosary The Rosary is prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Mass, Tuesday. – Saturday., before Mass.

Prayer for the 4th Week in AdventLight all candles

Let us pray, as Advent draws to a close, that Christ will truly come into our hearts.

Lord, fill our hearts with your love, and as you revealed to us by an angel the coming of your Son as man, so lead us through his suffering and death to the glory of his resurrection, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

~ Amen.

Prayer Line Contact: December and January -- Maria Garofalo: 613-389-2019

Knights of Columbus 1st Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass, Grand Knight – Joseph Hamilton

Catholic Women’s League

2nd Tues. of the month after 7:00 p.m. Mass

Finance Committee Dr. A. Sanfilippo, Chairman

Parish Council Kay Weerasooriya, Chairperson

Property Committee Richard Hoffman, ChairmanFundraising Committee 4th Wed. of the month 7:00 p.m. = Elaine

Clark, ChairpersonHospitality Committee Kay Weerasooriya

Justice and Peace Committee

4th Thurs of the month 7:00 p.m. - Bronek Korczysnki, Chairman

Liturgy Committee Kay Weerasooriya, Chairperson

Screening Committee Joanne Cosgrove, Chairperson

Legion of Mary Tues. 9:30 a.m.

Junior Liturgy 9:30 a.m. MassPartners in Mission Food Donations

Food to be received 3rd week each month

Choir Practice Thursdays | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Secretary’s Office Hours Mon. – Thurs. 9 to 12 noon

September - June

Income Tax receipts for 2015 can be issued only for contributions received by Dec. 31, 2015.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish May 28, 2016 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 Jan. 9 and 10. 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.

2016 Church Offering Envelopes The envelopes are prepared. Please collect from the church vestibule before December 23rd. All members of the parish with an income are needed to help support the church. Those who should have their names added to our list of envelope holders are asked to contact the office. If your contact information has changed, please inform the office.

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 Carol Young: 613-389-6306.

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.

Sacraments

Priest’s Retirement Fund - 2014 $4,426.10 - 2015 $4,356.00 Thank you.

Advent Baby Food Drive 2015On behalf of our parish’s Justice and Peace Committee, thank you to everyone from both the parish and our school who so generously contributed to this year’s drive. The Food Bank was very pleased to have received so many items related to babies; there always seems to be a need in that regard.

Thank you Parish Knights of Columbusfor the generous $300 donation to the Parish Building Fund. Thank you also for assisting with the sale of St. Joseph Missals.

Flowers for Christmas – donations, in memoriam, or for the intentions of your beloved relatives and friends, are being received now. These funds will be 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 will be remembered at all Christmas liturgies and posted in the church entrance.

ADVENT CELEBRATIONS OF RECONCILIATIONSt. Mary’s Cathedral – Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 pm

The Board and Staff at St. Mary’s Cemetery join with you in remembering your loved ones entrusted to our care at a Mass being offered for the Deceased and their Families on Thursday, December 31 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish, Palace Road.

Holy Innocents Candlelight Vigil Monday, December 28, from 7:00 pm. until 8:00 pm in front of Kingston General Hospital. At this time, during the Christmas Season, we remember the Holy Innocents, the babies who were killed by Herod seeking the Christ Child. We will gather to

pray for our “innocents”, the more than 35,000 babies killed at KGH by the sin of abortion. Please join us at 6:45 p.m. on the hill across from KGH (Stuart St.) for prayers and hymns. Please bring your own candle in a glass jar (flashlight for children)-we will have some on hand too.A sincere thank you for your support for our Coins for Life and Christmas Cake fundraisers. Your financial support and most importantly your prayers, fuels our pro-life efforts. For more information call Campaign Life Coalition at 613-389-4472 or 613-382-1084.

Jubilee of Mercy Advent MissionAdvent mission on the theme “Merciful Like the Father” at Sacred Heart of Mary Parish on Wolfe Island. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 20-22 at 7:45 p.m. (7:00 pm ferry from Kingston, arriving at the winter dock). The mission will be preached by Father Raymond J. de Souza, pastor of Sacred Heart of Mary, who has been appointed by the Holy See a Missionary of Mercy for the jubilee year. Confessions will also be heard each evening. All are welcome!

“Woman on a Mission – A Salt + Light Television documentaryFollow Salt + Light TV on: Fri. Dec. 25, Sat., Dec. 26, Tues., Dec. 29, Wed., Dec. 30, Thurs., Dec. 31, Sat., Jan. 2 and Sun., Jan. 3rd. Check your local TV listings for show times in your area. This excellent documentary is also available for viewing on the Catholic Women’s League national website at www.cwl.ca.

Regarding Illness | Several members of the parish have expressed concern and discomfort regarding those who are obviously ill with colds, coughing, or other illness at Mass. “Anyone who is sick is asked to stay at home. If a person feels sick, with a fever and/or coughing or sneezing, he/she should seek medical attention.” Thank you for your cooperation. These precautions are important in protection of the entire community.

Coming Events in our Parish New Year’s Eve, 5:15 pm New Year’s Day, 10:30 am Confirmation Enrolment at all Masses, January 9 & 10 Lent begins February 10

5:15 pm 9:30 am 11:00 am

Lectors C. ManleyP. Gilmartin

K. MulvihillS. Belanger

L. DeschampsJ. Hamilton

E.M. C. ManleyP. Gilmartin

K. MulvihillS. Belanger

L. DeschampsJ. Hamilton

Gifts M. McCabeVolunteer

L. VanderhelmM. Harris

L. PatryP. Reed

Ushers T. O’FlahertyVolunteer

E. JezakVolunteer

R. VanderhelmVolunteer

Liturgical Assignments |December 26/27 Feast of the Holy Family

A Blessed and Holy Christmas to all our parish family.

Christmas Eve 5:15 pm Christmas Day 10:30 am

Lectors L. SagriffT. Gazeley

M. McCabeP. Noonan

E.M. L. SagriffF. KorczynskiM. Murphy

J. McCabeP. Noonan

Gifts Gooding Family Hamilton Family

Ushers R. HoffmanT. O’FlahertyVolunteer

J. BreaultJ. MacIntyre

Liturgical Assignments | Christmas

Additional announcements, please see website and bulletin boards