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OOOFFICEFFICEFFICE HHHOURSOURSOURS: : : Monday to Friday

9:00 a.m.—12:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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Pastor: Rev. Paul Conway Deacons: Rev. Mr. Robert Fex (retired) Rev. Mr. Walter Morrow (retired) Diocesan Order of Women: Raymonde Brant Secretary: Cathy LaBlance

PPPARISHARISHARISH PPPASTORALASTORALASTORAL CCCOUNCILOUNCILOUNCIL Dan Drazenovich Randy Johnson Vincent LaRue Finance Member Outreach Member Liturgy Member Christian Formation Member

AAADORATIONDORATIONDORATION CCCHAPELHAPELHAPEL Come spend some time alone with the Lord!

Open 18 hours Adorers needed….

Please call either Raffaela Medaglia 942-7891; Angela Rasaiah 949-2208

Susanne Quinn-Perron 450-7732

PPPRAYERRAYERRAYER RRREQUESTEQUESTEQUEST

to place a prayer request, please phone: Laverne……….... 942-7630 (ans. machine) Betty……………...649-3611 (ans. machine)

CCCHURCHHURCHHURCH EEENVELOPESNVELOPESNVELOPES If you would like to begin using

parish donation envelopes, please contact the parish office.

WWWEEKDAYEEKDAYEEKDAY LLLITURGIESITURGIESITURGIES Monday…. 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word Tuesday…. 12:00 pm Celebration of Eucharist Wednesday… 9:15 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist Thursday… 9:15 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist Friday……. 9:15 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist

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Saturday……. 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

SSSACRAMENTACRAMENTACRAMENT OFOFOF IIINITIATIONNITIATIONNITIATION (Baptism) REGISTRATION FORMS are available

for pick up in the foyer of the church.

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Please contact the parish office. A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS NOTICE

IS REQUIRED.

AAANOINTINGNOINTINGNOINTING OFOFOF THETHETHE SSSICKICKICK If you are sick and go to the hospital,

please call the parish office 705-942-8546. This will allow us to arrange that you

have the Sacrament of the Sick and a Pastoral Visit. Also, Eucharist is brought once a week

to those in the hospital by a Pastoral Team member.

OOOURURUR LLLADYADYADY OFOFOF GGGOODOODOOD CCCOUNSELOUNSELOUNSEL PPPARISHARISHARISH 114 MacDonald Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 1H3 Phone: (705) 942-8546 Fax: (705) 942-8674

First

Sunday

of

Advent November

27,

2016

PARISH DONATION ENVELOPES FOR 2017

PARISH DONATION ENVELOPES FOR 2017 are in the parish hall for pick up after all the Masses. Be sure to only take the box with your name & address on it, so that YOU are the one credited

for your donations. Please do not use these envelopes until JANUARY 2017. Our computer programme will not switch

to the new numbering system until JANUARY. —————————————————————————————————

NEW Advent Giving Project

The Advent Giving Tree project is taking a different approach this year. CHRISTMAS CHEER is asking for new or slightly used toys (NO used stuffed toys can be accepted ) as well as gift cards for teens (movies, music stores,,) and toiletries for teens and adults. We, as a parish will assist them in this way:

This Sunday—November 27– bring in non perishable foods for the SOUP KITCHEN and new or slightly used toys, gift cards and toiletries for CHRISTMAS CHEER.

NEXT SUNDAY December 4– non perishable food for VINCENT PLACE and new or slightly used toys, gift cards and toiletries for CHRISTMAS CHEER. Last Sunday we collected food for the Salvation Army & Christmas gifts for Christmas Cheer. We’d like to THANK Fran Yarduk for her generosity in distributing our Advent giving food donations to the Salvation Army & the Christmas Gifts to the Christmas Cheer Depot.

LET US HELP MAKE SOMEONE’S CHRISTMAS

A LITTLE MORE CHEERFUL!

Eucharistic Adoration Ministry of Sault Ste. Marie

Adoration Chapel Located at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church

The Roman Catholic community of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is privileged to have an Adoration Chapel where Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is present at all times.

This Chapel is located in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 114 MacDonald Avenue. We are running into difficulties where a lot of the Adorers are getting to an age where they are

unable to attend the Chapel due to sickness or lack of transportation.

The Chapel is open from 6:00 a.m. until Midnight.

Anyone can drop in for a visit during that time; however, we do need adorers committed to a weekly visit for an hour.

We urgently require an Adorer for the hours of: -Sunday 3pm to 4 pm; -Sunday 7pm to 8pm -Sunday 8pm to 9pm

-Monday 7am to 8am -Monday 9am to 10 am -Thursday 1pm to 2pm

-Saturday 1 to 2pm Please call one of the following coordinators of the Chapel if you would like to come to the Chapel to experience the peace and tranquility of spending one hour weekly with Jesus:

Susanne Quinn-Perron 450-7732; Angela Rasaiah 949-2208; and Raffaela Medaglia 206-3968.

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CCCCCCCC hristmas Flower MemorialsFlower Memorials: Donations to the Memorial Flower gift

fund will be used to purchase flowers and decorations for the church and Sanctuary during the Christmas season. The Church will be decorated in memory of your loved one and their name will be published in our Christmas Bulletin.

Our 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass will be offered for them. All donations will be credited to your income tax receipt at year end. ***Note there are envelopes for the FLOWER FUND located on the table in the entrance of the Church or if you use parish donations envelopes there is a

special envelope for Dec 11th) . You can use this format if you would like your donation in Memory of Loved Ones:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Christmas Flowers in Memory of: ____________________________________

_____________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________________

If your donation is in memory of a loved one(s), be sure to print their name(s).

Your Name______________________________________ Envelope #___________ Address:____________________________________________________ Postal Code:_____________ Phone #:______________ Donation Amount $______

This Week’s recap of parish activities: Mon., Nov 28th 11:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Eucharist—Collegiate Heights 6:30 p.m. Bible Study—Blessed Margaret Room 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Eucharist—Church Tues., Nov 29th 10:00 a.m. Small Faith Sharing Group (Irene)- Chapple Street 12:00 p.m. Celebration of Eucharist —Church Wed., Nov 30th 9:15 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist —Church followed by the Rosary 10:30 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist —Van Daele Nursing Home 11:45 a.m. Weekly Meditation Group —Tribunal Office 1:00 p.m. School Visit—Fr. Paul visits the students at St. Pius X School Thurs., Dec 1st 9:15 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist —Church followed by the Rosary 1:30 p.m. CWL Executive meets—Blessed Margaret Room 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice—Church Fri., Dec 2nd 9:15 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist w/Anointing of the Sick—Church Sat., Dec 3rd 9:00 a.m. Prayer for Vocations—Church 11:00 a.m. 1st Reconciliation Retreat—Parish Hall & Church 3:00 p.m. Confession Time—Church FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Parish Collection of canned goods—Vincent Place & collection of toys, gifts etc. for CHRISTMAS CHEER

7:00 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist—Church

Sun., Dec 4th 9:00 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist —Church

11:00 a.m. Celebration of the Eucharist —Church

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

1:00 p.m. K of C preparation for dinner—Parish Kitchen & Parish Hall

CHECK the BULLETIN BOARD (entrance of Church) for listing of REGIONAL EVENTS & FLYERS…… __________________________________________________

Please NOTE: ** ALL DONATIONS to be credited to the year 2016 must be received in our parish office no later than December 31st. CANADA REVENUE AGENCY—When was the gift received? A charity can only issue a receipt for the (e.g. 2016) tax year if the donation was received in (e.g. 2016). If the postmark on the envelope containing the donor’s payment is dated on or before December 31 (e.g. 2016), this is also acceptable. **The parish office will be closed from December 20th– January 5th. If you have any needs to request from the parish office, please do so prior to December 20th.

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Chicken DinnerChicken DinnerChicken DinnerChicken Dinner

& CWL Bake Sale& CWL Bake Sale& CWL Bake Sale& CWL Bake Sale

Monday, December 5, 2016 Monday, December 5, 2016 Monday, December 5, 2016 Monday, December 5, 2016

from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMfrom 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMfrom 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMfrom 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall

Adults: $10.00; Children 6 to 12 yrs: $5.00;

Children under 5yr: Free

PARISH FOOD DRIVE wishes to remind all parishioners that next weekend,

December 3 & 4 is the monthly food drive for St Vincent Place. Their shelves are nearly bare, so please be as generous as you

can with your donations of non-perishable food items. Let's help them feed the hungry.

An extra special THANK YOU to each of you for your donations and we thank Mary Joan & Randy Johnson who have offered to take the

food donations to Vincent Place; we thank Fran Yarduk who delivered the food donations to Salvation Army

& our parish gifts to Christmas Cheer last weekend; we thank Joe LaBlance who has offered to deliver the food donations to

the Soup Kitchen & our parish gifts to Christmas Cheer this week.

Winter Woollies Program We packed up 7 boxes of winter woollies which will be brought up to Thunder Bay courtesy of a parishioner who will be traveling there this week. Thank you to all of our knitters who knitted up beautiful sweaters, mittens, baby hats, sweaters and blankets, scarves, toques, socks, cowls, blankets, afghans and poncho's! We were also able to donate to Breton House, SAH, St. Vincent de Paul's Men Shelter and Soup Kitchen. We received this thank you note: "We really loved the hats, scarves and mittens and socks. They are beautiful!" Breton House Thank you and God Bless to all of our knitters! Our next shipment will be early next spring, keep on knitting! Judith

Sacrament of Baptism We welcome into our faith community….

……..Georgia Kerr, daughter of Jennifer & Ivan, who was baptized in our parish last Sunday, November 20th.

Knights of Columbus Bishop Pappin Council 13655 ADVENT RETREAT

at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Saturday, December 10, 2016

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the parish hall. EVERYONE is invited to join with us as we wait together for

the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless, Vivet Jesus

Knights of Columbus Council 13655 CASH CALENDARS 2017 on SALE!

Great Gift idea- $20 each! 353 Daily Draws for $40.00; 8 Monthly Draws for $175.00 4 Special Draws: March $180; June $400; September $500

December $1,000 All numbers drawn are re-entered for the next draw. Calendars will be sold: at the Chicken Dianne Dinner—December 5th;

after Masses on Sunday; during the week at the parish office or call Grand Knight Ernie Console at 705-206-1121.

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CWL ANNOUNCEMENTS Again! Many thanks to all who donated items for our Old

Treasurers & Bake Table, & Craft Table and for all who

volunteered to help make the apple & meat pies and

volunteer their time in selling & clean up. It was a success!

God Bless you all!

Executive Meeting, Dec. 1st, 2016, Thursday @ 1:30pm. in the

Blessed Margaret Room. There’s no General Meeting in December.

Dec. 5th, 2016, Monday, CWL Bake Sale at the K. of C. Council 13655,

Chicken Dinner from 5pm to 6pm. All monies goes to charities.

Christmas Supper will be Dec. 20th, 2016, Tuesday at Grand Gardens

North, 1324 Grt. Northern Rd., Doors open at 5pm and dinner at 6pm..,

Price is $25.00. For tickets contact Sue Stanghetta @ 705-256-7867 or

Lois Lemieux @ 705-945-9740 Your Sister in the League! Lois Lemieux, CWL President.

2017

ADVENT MISSION

At Precious Blood

Cathedral Facilitated By

Fr. Alex

Saurianthadathil Theme:

Creating a

Culture of

Mercy December 5, 6 & 7, 2016

From 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Celebration of Holy Mass and the

Eucharistic Adoration Included

Let Us Gather Together to Celebrate the Mercy of God

ADVENT— a time to prepare for the coming

of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

12 Hours of Confession Time

at Precious Blood Cathedral Tuesday, Dec 13th

**The priests from across the city will be available to hear confessions for 12 hour***

The schedule is as follows: 8:30 a.m. Fr. Pat Woods & Fr. Kumar 9:30 a.m. Fr. Hamish Currie & Fr. Veselko Kvesic 10:30 a.m. Msgr. Vic Amadio & Fr. Ron Ambeault 11:30 a.m. Fr. Jean-Pierre Mukuna 12:30 p.m. Fr. Francis Ezenezi 1:30 p.m. Fr. Alex Saurianthadathil 2:30 p.m. Fr. Paul Conway 3:30 p.m. Fr. Boguslaw Jaroszek 4:30 p.m. Msgr. Vic Amadio & Fr. Daniele Muscolino 5:30 p.m. Fr. Daniele Muscolino 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Fr. Hamish Currie

PRAYER PARTNERSPRAYER PARTNERSPRAYER PARTNERSPRAYER PARTNERS: If you wish to be a “Prayer Partner” in

2017, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office

no later than Sunday, November 30 (use the collection basket). By

filling out this form, you agree to pray for the person who will be

assigned to you. That person will be notified that you are praying for

them and in turn, you will be notified about who is praying for you.

Please remember that, as in previous years, this is for registered parishioners only.

I wish to become a “Prayer Partner” with someone in 2017. I promise to pray for

this person, in a particular way, throughout the year.

My Name:___________________________________________________

My Mailing Address: __________________________________________

Postal Code: ___________________

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National Day of Solidarity

with Aboriginal People Monday, December 12th

8:00 a.m. SUNRISE CEREMONY

Aboriginal land/Water Stewardship

Algoma University Fire Arbour,

1520 Queen St. E.

4:00 p.m. MASS

at St. Jerome’s Church, 26 Carmel Road

followed by

5 p.m. SUPPER

NOVENA, VIDEO & SOCIAL

Pastoral Care Ministers for Van Daele:

** The New Schedules for the Ministry to Van Daele (January to June 2017) will be prepared in November, please contact Betty with

any special requests by November 30th. The schedule for 2017 an to June will be sent out by December 16th.

The Catholic Women’s League will soon be commencing membership drives in our parishes. Since 1920, members across the country have used their God-given gifts to evangelize and to lead people to Christ. As your Bishop, I am grateful for the support of the League and for the ongoing commitment of its members across the Diocese to

serve the people of God, and I encourage women to join The Catholic Women’s League of Canada. I pray that the League will continue to flourish and remain active in our parishes. Bishop Marcel Damphousse

Christmas Eve Mass School children teenagers, young adults

You are invited to be part of our YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRY. Voices, guitars, keyboard, flute, drums, bells….

All musical talent will be welcomes. Special invitation to students making your First Communion or your

Confirmation. Get involved in your journey with Jesus is a special way,

as the Shepherds and Angels welcomed Him on that special night. Sign up on the sheet at the entrance of the church or call Franceline

#705-946-1377 Practices will start Sunday, December 4th after the 11 o’clock

Mass, for approx. 45 min.

We’ll have a light snack available. Parents are welcome to stay for coffee downstairs.

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF…………. Monday, November 28th to December 4th, 2016

Date & Time Mass Intention Readings Readers

Nov 28th Monday 7:00

p.m.

Liturgy of the Word with Communion Isaiah 4: 2-6; Ps 122: 1-10;

Matthew 8: 5-13

Nov 29th

Tuesday

Noon

In Thanksgiving to St. Camillo & the Virgin Mary of Pompei by Bianca Palombaro

William Moons

by Teresa Buonafede

Isaiah 11: 1-10;

Ps 72: 1-17;

Luke 10: 21-24

Nov 30th Wednesday

9:15 a.m.

In Thanksgiving to St. Francis by Maria Trigo

Marlene Diamantini

by John & Vi Lukenda

Audrey Conway

by Margaret & Ed Twentyman

St. Andrew Romans 10: 9-18;

Ps 19: 1-4; Matthew 4: 18-22

Bill O’Donnell

Dec 1st Thursday

9:15 a.m.

In thanksgiving to St. Anthony by Maria Trigo

Isaiah 26: 1-6;

Ps 118: 1-27;

Matthew 7: 21-27

Walter Morrow

Dec 2nd Friday

9:15 a.m.

Intentions of Conferncia San Jose Obrero SSVP, by Sault Ste. Marie SSVP

Gemma Lefave

by Rev. Mr. Joseph & Cathy LaBlance

Isaiah 29: 17-24;

Ps 27: 1-14;

Matthew 9: 27-31

Jeanne Jonusaitis

Dec 3rd

Saturday,

7:00 p.m.

Mass

Dec 4th

Sunday

9:00 a.m.

Mass

& 11:00 a.m.

Mass

7:00 p.m.

Francesco & Giuseppina Cuidoccio

by Bruno & Lina Guidoccio

Francesco Perna & Esterina Occhiuto by Carmen Perna & Family

Intentions of all parishioners in Thanksgiving

by Linda Dearing

9:00 a.m.

Intentions of all parishioners

11:00 a.m.

Ottavio Lucio

by Our Lady of Good Counsel Rosary Group

Nino Della Penta by The Family

Rosina Perri & Rosina Lucio

by daughters, Rose Lucio & Enrica Trunzo

2nd.

Sunday of

Advent

Isaiah 11: 1-10;

Ps 72: 1-17;

Romans 15: 4-9;

Matthew 3: 1-12

7:00 p.m.

Peter Belec (A)

Betty Ann Belec (B)

9:00 a.m.

Jeanne Jonusaitis (A)

Ray Jonusaitis (B)

11:00 a.m.

Pat Dufresne (A)

Selina Hunt (B)

Judith Beduhn

CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD

is held each Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass for ages 5 to 12.

Fr. Paul calls forth the children during the opening of Mass.

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF…………. Monday, November 28th to December 4th, 2016

Extra-Ord. Min. of Holy Comm. Servers Welcoming/&Ushers

Lectors, Ushers, Welcomers EMHC — Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion,

Liturgy Schedule for December January

& February are available

on the parish website, and in the Sacristy.

Laverne Guzzo

Art Massicotte

Margaret Twentyman

Ed Twentyman

Alison Soltys

Fernando Jour

Betty Ann Belec (B)

Jeanne Jonusaitis (A)

7:00 p.m.

Cathy Alisch & Doreen Gribbon

(2 only)

9:00 a.m.

Franca & Lance Byron

(2 only)

11:00 a.m.

Shirley Jour & Betty Kirkpatrick

(2 only)

7:00 p.m.

Art Massicotte

9:00 a.m.

Randy Johnson

11:00 a.m.

Dan Lance

7:00 p.m.

Welcomer & Coffee

Susie Shaughnessy Ushers:

Carol McFarlane & Gerry Yeo

9:00 a.m.

Welcomer & Coffee

John Komhyr Ushers:

Joe Bumbacco & Tony Bortone

11:00 a.m.

Welcomer & Coffee

Pierrette Bovingdon

Ushers:

Norman Cardiff & Ken DiPasquale

Jim Ross

Bill O’Donnell

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED especially for and all deceased family & friends.

—————————————————————————— Celebration of Eucharist—Extendicare Van Daele Nursing Home

on Wednesday, November 30th at 10:30 a.m. Please remember to pray for: all the sick & Shut-ins

in our parish Community.