MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Monday, January 7
No Mass
Tuesday, January 8
7:00 p.m. Maria Nguyen
James Murdoch
Richard Schwegel
Helen and Hanlon McDonald
Intention of Lorna De Marsh
Wednesday, January 9
8:00 a.m. Eleanor Rainford
Thursday, January 10 8:00 a.m. Grant Smith
Friday, January 11 8:00 a.m. Jose Leal Da Silva
Saturday, January 12 5:00 p.m. Ed Cerant
Kenny Laurence Dusan Brdar Kata Brusan
Joso Oreskovich
PARISH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Sunday, January 6
Name Tag Weekend
Coffee Sunday following 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses
5:00 p.m. St. Paul Chung Mass
Monday, January 7
10:00 a.m. Grief Support
Tuesday, January 8
7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry
Wednesday, January 9
1:30 p.m. Liturgy Planning Meeting
7:00 p.m. RCIA
7:30 p.m. Saturday Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 10
12:30 p.m. CWL Luncheon
7:30 p.m. Sunday Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, January 12
8:00 a.m. Cursillo
10:00 a.m. Altar Server Training
Sunday, January 13
11:45 a.m. Baptism Team Meeting
5:00 p.m. St. Paul Chung Mass
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
JANUARY 5, 6, 2019
Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the
child with Mary his mother.
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Christmas Liturgies
A big thanks to everyone who contributed to making our
holiday liturgies as wonderful as they were this year. From
a busy 5 PM Christmas Eve Mass to our final celebrations
on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God the talents and
generosity of our community shone brightly.
On behalf of myself, Fr. Malone, and our seminarian-
intern Patrick, please accept my gratitude for the many
kind gifts and cards we received over the course of the
Christmas holiday. These were greatly appreciated, and
made our celebration of the season even happier.
With the coming of the New Year, many are making
resolutions and plans for the months to come. Consider
finding some time this year to volunteer in one of our
many parish groups and ministries. Our new Volunteer
Recruitment Tool is available on the welcome desk to help
make the process quick and easy.
DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR
This week we especially pray for:
Monday Reverend Stipe Renic, O.F.M.
Tuesday Reverend Peter Watters
Wednesday Felician Franciscan Sisters (C.S.S.F.)
Thursday Reverend Ilija Petkovic
Friday Reverend Monsignor Ivan Vuksic
Saturday Reverend Michael Vanderbeek, L.C.
Eternal Father, we lift up to you these and all the priests,
religious and lay ministers of the world. Sanctify them.
Heal them; guide them. Mold them into the likeness and
holiness of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May
their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.
“On entering the house, they saw the
child with Mary his mother; and they
knelt down and paid him homage.
Then, opening their treasure chests,
they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
God asks us to give our lives. What treasures have been
given to you to share with others in Christ’s name? If you
think God is calling you to be a priest, contact Father
Michael King, Director of Vocations and Priestly
Formation, Diocese of Hamilton at 905-528-7988 or email
RCIA - For those not yet Baptized, Baptized
in another Faith, those not yet Confirmed or
those who have questions
about the Catholic Christian Faith.
RCIA is a path for teens and adults to learn more about
the Catholic faith. It is for those wishing to receive the
Sacraments and for those who are just interested in
knowing more and might have questions. Sessions are on
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Marian Room. For more
information, call the parish office and a team member will
contact you.
ATTENTION CWL MEMBERS
Start the New Year off right! Our first
meeting in January will occur as a
luncheon and afternoon meeting on
Thursday, January 10th at 12:30 p.m. We
will gather in the PLC for homemade soups and rolls,
followed by a brief meeting, and a “Prayer Workshop”
that day. We will learn how easy it is to compose your
own prayers! Mark the date on your calendars and plan to
join us.
YOUNG ALTAR SERVER
TRAINING
A reminder that our next training
session for new servers will be
Saturday, January 12th from 10:00 to
11:30 a.m.
YOUTH
MINISTRY
Happy New Year! All young people in grades 7-12 are
invited to our first meeting of 2019. Join us Tuesday,
January 8th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. We look forward to
seeing you there.
GRIEF SUPPORT
Has someone you cared about died? Are
you feeling emotional, grieving the loss of
the person’s presence in your life? Are you wondering
whether others share your experience? You are not
alone. Come for an opportunity to learn, share, pray, and
heal as you journey through grief. We will view excerpts
from the DVD series “Grief Matters” by Dr. Bill Webster,
followed by informal discussion.
Join us in the Marian Room on Monday, January 7th from
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. This month’s topic is “Coping with
Grief”. All are welcome.
PICK UP YOUR POSTCARD
INVITATION
Parish volunteers are asked to collect
a postcard at the church entrance that
outlines the Our Hands are God’s Hands retreat morning
agenda and guest speaker information. You can indicate
your attendance at the Retreat and reserve your lunch spot
by completing the sign-up sheet at the table in front of the
Welcome Desk. Sign-ups will be ongoing.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
If you are interested in sharing your
knitting or crocheting skills with this
ministry and prayerfully create Prayer
Shawls for parishioners who are post
surgery, ill or convalescing, please
join us on Wednesday, January 9th in the Marian
Room from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. For further information,
call Joan at 519-893-7429 or Linda at 519-893-2534.
We welcome the newest members of our Parish Family
who where bathed in the sacred waters of Baptism
throughout this past year:
Amorim, Mila Isabel
Boterman, Emily Rose
Carlo, Lobiyong Jacob
Clarke, Jon James
Doerr, Colton James
Finch, Colette Elisabeth
Finch, Felix Elliott
Fraser, Mitchell Mark
Freire, Lucia Isabel Rumbada
Gellner, Amara Mackenzie
Goring, Grayven John James
Gray, Emilie Jordyn
Hanna, Wilder Matthew
Hecktus, Emmalie Veraly
Heffner, William John Everett
Herman, Eli Paul
Herteis, Gemma Belle
Jackson, Jacob George William
Kalocsai, Freyja Sophia
Kalocsai, Jonah James
Kempthorne, Ava Jennie
Lesperance, Braelyn Claire
Libbrecht, Quentin Edmundo
Lubitz, Catherine Mary
Martin, Leia Karolyn
McDonald, Rosalia V.
McQuade, Claire Rose
Mee, John David
Noble, Ivan Matthew Ralph
Ostrowski, Lillian Marsha Mary
Petricca, Nicholas Phillip
Pollesel-Furtado, Noah Costa
Puim, Haley Rose
Reyes, Audrey Quinn
Rodrigues, Cristian Paulo
Stancovich, Finley Rodrigo
Steyaert, Alex Jessie
Steyaert, Charlie Josephine
Szrejber, Samuel Maximus
Teves, Josephine Faith
Toma, Romeo Yohana
Van Der Veen, Brice Paul Harm