ST. KEVIN’S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Kevin’s is a diverse Catholic community that reaches out and welcomes all ages and cultures, and respects and promotes the dignity of each individual. We are Christ centered and witnesses to His life, and strive to live the values of the gospel in our daily lives: charity, honesty and forgiveness. We encourage service and leadership from within the parish to provide for the community’s present and future needs.

PARISH STAFF: 514-733-5600Rev. Savarimuthu Yesappan – Administrator Ext 3Rev. Herbert Schulz – Assistant Ext 4Sr. Grace Salvaña, spc– P.C. L. Ext 5

Email: pcl.stkevin@gmail.comJoy Marababol – Secretary Ext 0Effie Cordeiro – Accountant Ext 6

WARDENSLucy Bugay, Marison CallantaJeanie Capulong, Alejandro Cernero,Teresita Panen, Joanne Rodriguez

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCILTess AllonarAurora Osdon

HALL RESERVATION COORDINATORJen Capulong: 514-738-6872

MINISTRIES AND COMMITTEESFaith Formation

Faith Education for ChildrenRCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Sr. Grace Salvaña, spcFr. Muthu & Fr. Herbert

514-733-5600514-733-5600

LiturgyAltar ServersEucharistic MinistryLectorsSacristanChoir Directors: 5:00 PM (Sat)

8:15 AM (Sun)8:15 AM (Sun)11:00 AM (Sun)5:00 PM (Sun)

Francesca RodriguezQuinnton ZorzesMary Anne A. PaggabaoAlma RobinsonEarl WilsonMargaret TimothyEarl Wilson (organist)Alfredo VillanuevaJennifer Arsenault

438-888-0262514-695-2532514-739-2772514-737-6173514-647-1089514-695-2532514-647-1089438-927-4694514-695-1976

Family Life Apostolate Freddie Baculina 438-937-0836Social Justice Boris Polanski 514-733-5600Pastoral Home CarePastoral Care at Jewish Eldercare Centre (JEC)

(Vacant)Sylvia Bulacan andJovit Caseres

514-750-5223

Youth Sr. Grace Salvaña, spc 514-733-5600

RELIGIOUS GROUPS / ORGANIZATIONSCouples for Christ Raul and Joy Marababol 514-769-2146Knights of Columbus Clemente Bernardo 438-499-1744Legion of Mary Lourdes Cortez 514-659-4838St. Anthony Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order Aurora Osdon 514-683-5989Tamil Charismatic Renewal Julian Jeyaratnam 514-968-5926Catholic Women’s League Lorna Litan 514-342-8675

BAPTISM: Celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM. Parents and principal godparents must attend a preparation seminar, usually held the week before the baptism. Please call the Parish office for more details.MARRIAGE: Couples should contact the Parish office at least six (6) months before the intended wedding date. Please do not book anything until you have met with the priest.SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION): Confessions are heard 30 minutes before weekend masses or by appointment.

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULEWEEKDAYS: Monday: 7:30 AM

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM

WEEKENDS: Saturday: 5:00 PMSunday: 8:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

DEVOTION: Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday, 7:00 PM

ADORATION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT 1st Friday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (None)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12 Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 PMPARISH BOUNDARIES: NORTH – Jean Talon W; SOUTH – The Boulevard/South side of Queen

Mary and Victoria; WEST – North side of Queen Mary/WestburyEAST: Darlington and Northmount

DONATE ONLINE! Go to the www.CanadaHelps.org website and type “ST. KEVIN MONTREAL” in the Search by Charity box.

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS!If you are new to the parish, please register by calling the parish office or

complete a registration form found at the church entrance.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF ST. KEVIN5600 Cote-des-Neiges Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Z1

514-733-5600 stkevinqc@gmail.com www.stkevinsparishmontreal.ca

PARISH BULLETIN

DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2019 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A)

ST. KEVIN’S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Kevin’s is a diverse Catholic community that reaches out and welcomes all ages and cultures, and respects and promotes the dignity of each individual. We are Christ centered and witnesses to His life, and strive to live the values of the gospel in our daily lives: charity, honesty and forgiveness. We encourage service and leadership from within the parish to provide for the community’s present and future needs.

PARISH STAFF: 514-733-5600Rev. Savarimuthu Yesappan – Administrator Ext 3Rev. Herbert Schulz – Assistant Ext 4Sr. Grace Salvaña, spc– P.C. L. Ext 5

Email: pcl.stkevin@gmail.comJoy Marababol – Secretary Ext 0Effie Cordeiro – Accountant Ext 6

WARDENSLucy Bugay, Marison CallantaJeanie Capulong, Alejandro Cernero,Teresita Panen, Joanne Rodriguez

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCILTess AllonarAurora Osdon

HALL RESERVATION COORDINATORJen Capulong: 514-738-6872

MINISTRIES AND COMMITTEESFaith Formation

Faith Education for ChildrenRCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Sr. Grace Salvaña, spcFr. Muthu & Fr. Herbert

514-733-5600514-733-5600

LiturgyAltar ServersEucharistic MinistryLectorsSacristanChoir Directors: 5:00 PM (Sat)

8:15 AM (Sun)8:15 AM (Sun)11:00 AM (Sun)5:00 PM (Sun)

Francesca RodriguezQuinnton ZorzesMary Anne A. PaggabaoAlma RobinsonEarl WilsonMargaret TimothyEarl Wilson (organist)Alfredo VillanuevaJennifer Arsenault

438-888-0262514-695-2532514-739-2772514-737-6173514-647-1089514-695-2532514-647-1089438-927-4694514-695-1976

Family Life Apostolate Freddie Baculina 438-937-0836Social Justice Boris Polanski 514-733-5600Pastoral Home CarePastoral Care at Jewish Eldercare Centre (JEC)

(Vacant)Sylvia Bulacan andJovit Caseres

514-750-5223

Youth Sr. Grace Salvaña, spc 514-733-5600

RELIGIOUS GROUPS / ORGANIZATIONSCouples for Christ Raul and Joy Marababol 514-769-2146Knights of Columbus Clemente Bernardo 438-499-1744Legion of Mary Lourdes Cortez 514-659-4838St. Anthony Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order Aurora Osdon 514-683-5989Tamil Charismatic Renewal Julian Jeyaratnam 514-968-5926Catholic Women’s League Lorna Litan 514-342-8675

BAPTISM: Celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM. Parents and principal godparents must attend a preparation seminar, usually held the week before the baptism. Please call the Parish office for more details.MARRIAGE: Couples should contact the Parish office at least six (6) months before the intended wedding date. Please do not book anything until you have met with the priest.SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION): Confessions are heard 30 minutes before weekend masses or by appointment.

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULEWEEKDAYS: Monday: 7:30 AM

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM

WEEKENDS: Saturday: 5:00 PMSunday: 8:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

DEVOTION: Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday, 7:00 PM

ADORATION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT 1st Friday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (None)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12 Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 PMPARISH BOUNDARIES: NORTH – Jean Talon W; SOUTH – The Boulevard/South side of Queen

Mary and Victoria; WEST – North side of Queen Mary/WestburyEAST: Darlington and Northmount

DONATE ONLINE! Go to the www.CanadaHelps.org website and type “ST. KEVIN MONTREAL” in the Search by Charity box.

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS!If you are new to the parish, please register by calling the parish office or

complete a registration form found at the church entrance.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF ST. KEVIN5600 Cote-des-Neiges Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Z1

514-733-5600 stkevinqc@gmail.com www.stkevinsparishmontreal.ca

PARISH BULLETIN

DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2019 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A)

December 7 - 13, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent (A)Readings: Isaiah 11.1-10 Romans 15.4-9 Matthew 3.1-12

OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS ….. TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD(Theme: St, Kevin’s Pastoral Year 2019-2020)

Before the motorways a journey took ages, with twists and turns, corners and hills. Now much has been made straight.John’s message was that we would live along a path where words and actions match, and where kindness matches convictions.John the Baptist was a man on one mission – to be the messenger of the one he did not know. His life had a vision and a purpose, like when we are really committed to people or to causes or to the poor or to peace in the world. John was the man of desert food and desert dress; he took time out to find what the biggest thing in life was and then kept following it, often not knowing where it would go.The human heart is complicated and we know that. We need that one who will touch our hearts with love and forgiveness and guide us himself in ways that are straight, and whose hand will guide us along straight paths when we need it.God’s guiding is gentle. John found that Jesus was a gentler guide: no name-calling, no bringing the axe to the tree, but calling each of us his friend, and nourishing the tree rather than cutting it down.Jesus would melt the snow to make a path, not hack at it and destroy in the process. Our hearts can be melted by the love of God and love of others.Think of or remember a time when you made a decision to follow the way of Jesus. Offer this to him again.

Lord God, make our hearts like yours.Donal Neary SJ

PRAYERS FOR LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLESSECOND WEEK

God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.~AMEN.

SPECIAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATION IN 2020We would like to invite all couples who have been married in the Catholic Church and who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries in 2020 to celebrate their milestones with us (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years of marriage and more) in a very special celebration to be held on Feb. 20, 2020.

Those who are interested to join may complete the forms which are available at the church entrances. For more details, you may contact the Parish Office or any Family Life Apostolate member: Lucy (514) 583-1085, Freddie (438) 937-0836 & Alejandro (514) 485-4820.

REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION FROM THE PARISHThe parish has been receiving many requests for certifications for government purposes. Please be advised that the issuance of these certificates will be difficult for those who are not registered parishioners of St. Kevin’s. If you have not yet registered with the parish and would like to do so, please fill up a registration form that is available in the church entrances and then submit the completed form to the parish office.

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY NEXT SATURDAY – DECEMBER 14

ST. KEVIN’S SIMBANG GABI – DECEMBER 15 - 23Simbang Gabi (Filipino word for “Evening Mass) is a devotional nine-day series of Masses practiced in the Philippines to commemorate the advent of the baby Jesus and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Filipinos who have migrated to different parts of the world brought this lovely tradition to their parishes, including here in St. Kevin’s.

Masses are scheduled from December 15, to December 23, at 5:00 PM on weekends and 7:00 PM on weekdays.

Please note that the regular weekday masses at 5:30 pm will be cancelled.

If you would like to offer special intentions or sponsor any of these masses, please contact Clemento Bernardo (438-499-1744) of the Knights of Columbus or Alicia Rojas (514-704-5573) of CWL or the parish office.

ADVENT RETREAT – DECEMBER 20To prepare ourselves spiritually to worthily welcome and receive the Child Jesus, a parish Advent retreat will be held on Friday, December 20 at 5:30 PM. Our guest preacher is Fr. Sylvester Tan SJ. The retreat will conclude with the celebration of Simbang Gabi at 7:00 PM. All are invited!

StK CHRISTMAS CONCERT – DECEMBER 21All the choirs of St. Kevin's Parish will gather together for an evening of singing joyful Christmas songs. All are invited. It’s free! Refreshments will be served after. Feel free to share your favorite dessert.

RECONCILIATION SERVICE – DECEMBER 23A communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on Monday, December 23 at 6:00 PM. Several priests will be available for individual confessions. The last Simbang Gabi will follow right after.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARWe are seeking sponsors for pots of red and white poinsettias, big or small, to decorate our Altar at Christmas. The parish will take are of ordering the flowers. If you are interested, please advise Alma or the parish office.

MASS INTENTIONS: DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2019Saturday: December 7, 2019: 2nd Sunday of Advent (Violet)5:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack

2) Thanksgiving and blessings for the 100th birthday of Sofronio Pasion by Norma Orbita

3) Speedy recovery of Emilio, Leonides & Martin Sarmiento and Eugenio Katigbak by Eloisa Sarmiento

4) Birthday remembrance for Leonor Neria and for the soul ofEdmundo Chuaquico Sr. by Florie Chuaquico

Sunday: December 8, 2019: 2nd Sunday of Advent (Violet)8:15 a.m. 1) Birthday remembrance for Concepcion Flores by Flor Trinidad

2) For the soul of Erlinda G. Escuadro by Cora, Nickie and Caroline3) For the souls of Nora Sagayo and Valetine Bugnay by Lilia Ignacio4) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack5) Thanksgiving & b’day blessings for Ashley Jane & Nanding Reoligio

by the Reoligio family11:00 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving & b’day blessings for Concepcion Morta by the family

2) 1st death anniversary of Lydia Cordovero by Ivy Cordovero3) Death anniversary of Juana Calipon de Torres by the family4) For the repose of the souls of Ariston & Narcisa Lauron by Cecilia2) For the repose of the soul of Michelle Mamalias

5:00 p.m. 1) Healing for June & Justin Defour2) Birthday remembrance for Irene Jaduneth by June Defour

Monday: December 9, 2019: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MRY (White)

7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsTuesday: December 10, 2019: Weekday Mass (Violet)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) 1st death anniversary of Mother Satur Tango by Laura & MarinaWednesday: December 11, 2019: Saint Damascus I (White)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions7:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond JackThursday: December 12, 2019: OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE (White)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond JackFriday: December 13, 2019: Saint Lucy (Red)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond Jack

2) 2nd death anniversary of Christian Guignard by Eloisa, Nancy &Debbie

PLEASE PRAYFOR THE SICK: Colleen Beddington, Raphael Sebastien Elkeslassi, , Manuel Saguyod, Christopher Azores, Cielo Gregorio, Theresa Cassell, Beatriz Glifonea de las Alas, Isidra Malvar, May Rapay, Armando de las Alas, Hilary Charles, Fr. Paul Pomkoski, Erenia Baculina, Wyatt Xerxes Buatag, Ike Delfin Osdon, Melissa Portal,Carlo Montemayor, Edna Quillo, Rosalina Abubuo, Helen Fauteaux, Santiago Villegas, Lourdes Cadete, Chit Aguilar, Lilibeth Agcopra, Beth Amour, Melvin Talla Rabaja, Andrew Nowacki, Estrella Sy Calin, Monsie Toribio, Petronilo Valenzuela, Monica Polosa, Clarissa Lugod De La Cruz

FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED: LORRAINE LOUIS, AUSSE LAKE

FOR THE INTENTIONS OF OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS (December)The Future of the Very Young - That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.

December 7 - 13, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent (A)Readings: Isaiah 11.1-10 Romans 15.4-9 Matthew 3.1-12

OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS ….. TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD(Theme: St, Kevin’s Pastoral Year 2019-2020)

Before the motorways a journey took ages, with twists and turns, corners and hills. Now much has been made straight.John’s message was that we would live along a path where words and actions match, and where kindness matches convictions.John the Baptist was a man on one mission – to be the messenger of the one he did not know. His life had a vision and a purpose, like when we are really committed to people or to causes or to the poor or to peace in the world. John was the man of desert food and desert dress; he took time out to find what the biggest thing in life was and then kept following it, often not knowing where it would go.The human heart is complicated and we know that. We need that one who will touch our hearts with love and forgiveness and guide us himself in ways that are straight, and whose hand will guide us along straight paths when we need it.God’s guiding is gentle. John found that Jesus was a gentler guide: no name-calling, no bringing the axe to the tree, but calling each of us his friend, and nourishing the tree rather than cutting it down.Jesus would melt the snow to make a path, not hack at it and destroy in the process. Our hearts can be melted by the love of God and love of others.Think of or remember a time when you made a decision to follow the way of Jesus. Offer this to him again.

Lord God, make our hearts like yours.Donal Neary SJ

PRAYERS FOR LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLESSECOND WEEK

God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.~AMEN.

SPECIAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATION IN 2020We would like to invite all couples who have been married in the Catholic Church and who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries in 2020 to celebrate their milestones with us (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years of marriage and more) in a very special celebration to be held on Feb. 20, 2020.

Those who are interested to join may complete the forms which are available at the church entrances. For more details, you may contact the Parish Office or any Family Life Apostolate member: Lucy (514) 583-1085, Freddie (438) 937-0836 & Alejandro (514) 485-4820.

REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION FROM THE PARISHThe parish has been receiving many requests for certifications for government purposes. Please be advised that the issuance of these certificates will be difficult for those who are not registered parishioners of St. Kevin’s. If you have not yet registered with the parish and would like to do so, please fill up a registration form that is available in the church entrances and then submit the completed form to the parish office.

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY NEXT SATURDAY – DECEMBER 14

ST. KEVIN’S SIMBANG GABI – DECEMBER 15 - 23Simbang Gabi (Filipino word for “Evening Mass) is a devotional nine-day series of Masses practiced in the Philippines to commemorate the advent of the baby Jesus and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Filipinos who have migrated to different parts of the world brought this lovely tradition to their parishes, including here in St. Kevin’s.

Masses are scheduled from December 15, to December 23, at 5:00 PM on weekends and 7:00 PM on weekdays.

Please note that the regular weekday masses at 5:30 pm will be cancelled.

If you would like to offer special intentions or sponsor any of these masses, please contact Clemento Bernardo (438-499-1744) of the Knights of Columbus or Alicia Rojas (514-704-5573) of CWL or the parish office.

ADVENT RETREAT – DECEMBER 20To prepare ourselves spiritually to worthily welcome and receive the Child Jesus, a parish Advent retreat will be held on Friday, December 20 at 5:30 PM. Our guest preacher is Fr. Sylvester Tan SJ. The retreat will conclude with the celebration of Simbang Gabi at 7:00 PM. All are invited!

StK CHRISTMAS CONCERT – DECEMBER 21All the choirs of St. Kevin's Parish will gather together for an evening of singing joyful Christmas songs. All are invited. It’s free! Refreshments will be served after. Feel free to share your favorite dessert.

RECONCILIATION SERVICE – DECEMBER 23A communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on Monday, December 23 at 6:00 PM. Several priests will be available for individual confessions. The last Simbang Gabi will follow right after.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARWe are seeking sponsors for pots of red and white poinsettias, big or small, to decorate our Altar at Christmas. The parish will take are of ordering the flowers. If you are interested, please advise Alma or the parish office.

MASS INTENTIONS: DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2019Saturday: December 7, 2019: 2nd Sunday of Advent (Violet)5:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack

2) Thanksgiving and blessings for the 100th birthday of Sofronio Pasion by Norma Orbita

3) Speedy recovery of Emilio, Leonides & Martin Sarmiento and Eugenio Katigbak by Eloisa Sarmiento

4) Birthday remembrance for Leonor Neria and for the soul ofEdmundo Chuaquico Sr. by Florie Chuaquico

Sunday: December 8, 2019: 2nd Sunday of Advent (Violet)8:15 a.m. 1) Birthday remembrance for Concepcion Flores by Flor Trinidad

2) For the soul of Erlinda G. Escuadro by Cora, Nickie and Caroline3) For the souls of Nora Sagayo and Valetine Bugnay by Lilia Ignacio4) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack5) Thanksgiving & b’day blessings for Ashley Jane & Nanding Reoligio

by the Reoligio family11:00 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving & b’day blessings for Concepcion Morta by the family

2) 1st death anniversary of Lydia Cordovero by Ivy Cordovero3) Death anniversary of Juana Calipon de Torres by the family4) For the repose of the souls of Ariston & Narcisa Lauron by Cecilia2) For the repose of the soul of Michelle Mamalias

5:00 p.m. 1) Healing for June & Justin Defour2) Birthday remembrance for Irene Jaduneth by June Defour

Monday: December 9, 2019: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MRY (White)

7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsTuesday: December 10, 2019: Weekday Mass (Violet)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) 1st death anniversary of Mother Satur Tango by Laura & MarinaWednesday: December 11, 2019: Saint Damascus I (White)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions7:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond JackThursday: December 12, 2019: OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE (White)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond JackFriday: December 13, 2019: Saint Lucy (Red)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond Jack

2) 2nd death anniversary of Christian Guignard by Eloisa, Nancy &Debbie

PLEASE PRAYFOR THE SICK: Colleen Beddington, Raphael Sebastien Elkeslassi, , Manuel Saguyod, Christopher Azores, Cielo Gregorio, Theresa Cassell, Beatriz Glifonea de las Alas, Isidra Malvar, May Rapay, Armando de las Alas, Hilary Charles, Fr. Paul Pomkoski, Erenia Baculina, Wyatt Xerxes Buatag, Ike Delfin Osdon, Melissa Portal,Carlo Montemayor, Edna Quillo, Rosalina Abubuo, Helen Fauteaux, Santiago Villegas, Lourdes Cadete, Chit Aguilar, Lilibeth Agcopra, Beth Amour, Melvin Talla Rabaja, Andrew Nowacki, Estrella Sy Calin, Monsie Toribio, Petronilo Valenzuela, Monica Polosa, Clarissa Lugod De La Cruz

FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED: LORRAINE LOUIS, AUSSE LAKE

FOR THE INTENTIONS OF OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS (December)The Future of the Very Young - That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.

December 7 - 13, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent (A)Readings: Isaiah 11.1-10 Romans 15.4-9 Matthew 3.1-12

OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS ….. TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD(Theme: St, Kevin’s Pastoral Year 2019-2020)

Before the motorways a journey took ages, with twists and turns, corners and hills. Now much has been made straight.John’s message was that we would live along a path where words and actions match, and where kindness matches convictions.John the Baptist was a man on one mission – to be the messenger of the one he did not know. His life had a vision and a purpose, like when we are really committed to people or to causes or to the poor or to peace in the world. John was the man of desert food and desert dress; he took time out to find what the biggest thing in life was and then kept following it, often not knowing where it would go.The human heart is complicated and we know that. We need that one who will touch our hearts with love and forgiveness and guide us himself in ways that are straight, and whose hand will guide us along straight paths when we need it.God’s guiding is gentle. John found that Jesus was a gentler guide: no name-calling, no bringing the axe to the tree, but calling each of us his friend, and nourishing the tree rather than cutting it down.Jesus would melt the snow to make a path, not hack at it and destroy in the process. Our hearts can be melted by the love of God and love of others.Think of or remember a time when you made a decision to follow the way of Jesus. Offer this to him again.

Lord God, make our hearts like yours.Donal Neary SJ

PRAYERS FOR LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLESSECOND WEEK

God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.~AMEN.

SPECIAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATION IN 2020We would like to invite all couples who have been married in the Catholic Church and who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries in 2020 to celebrate their milestones with us (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years of marriage and more) in a very special celebration to be held on Feb. 20, 2020.

Those who are interested to join may complete the forms which are available at the church entrances. For more details, you may contact the Parish Office or any Family Life Apostolate member: Lucy (514) 583-1085, Freddie (438) 937-0836 & Alejandro (514) 485-4820.

REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION FROM THE PARISHThe parish has been receiving many requests for certifications for government purposes. Please be advised that the issuance of these certificates will be difficult for those who are not registered parishioners of St. Kevin’s. If you have not yet registered with the parish and would like to do so, please fill up a registration form that is available in the church entrances and then submit the completed form to the parish office.

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY NEXT SATURDAY – DECEMBER 14

ST. KEVIN’S SIMBANG GABI – DECEMBER 15 - 23Simbang Gabi (Filipino word for “Evening Mass) is a devotional nine-day series of Masses practiced in the Philippines to commemorate the advent of the baby Jesus and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Filipinos who have migrated to different parts of the world brought this lovely tradition to their parishes, including here in St. Kevin’s.

Masses are scheduled from December 15, to December 23, at 5:00 PM on weekends and 7:00 PM on weekdays.

Please note that the regular weekday masses at 5:30 pm will be cancelled.

If you would like to offer special intentions or sponsor any of these masses, please contact Clemento Bernardo (438-499-1744) of the Knights of Columbus or Alicia Rojas (514-704-5573) of CWL or the parish office.

ADVENT RETREAT – DECEMBER 20To prepare ourselves spiritually to worthily welcome and receive the Child Jesus, a parish Advent retreat will be held on Friday, December 20 at 5:30 PM. Our guest preacher is Fr. Sylvester Tan SJ. The retreat will conclude with the celebration of Simbang Gabi at 7:00 PM. All are invited!

StK CHRISTMAS CONCERT – DECEMBER 21All the choirs of St. Kevin's Parish will gather together for an evening of singing joyful Christmas songs. All are invited. It’s free! Refreshments will be served after. Feel free to share your favorite dessert.

RECONCILIATION SERVICE – DECEMBER 23A communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on Monday, December 23 at 6:00 PM. Several priests will be available for individual confessions. The last Simbang Gabi will follow right after.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARWe are seeking sponsors for pots of red and white poinsettias, big or small, to decorate our Altar at Christmas. The parish will take are of ordering the flowers. If you are interested, please advise Alma or the parish office.

MASS INTENTIONS: DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2019Saturday: December 7, 2019: 2nd Sunday of Advent (Violet)5:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack

2) Thanksgiving and blessings for the 100th birthday of Sofronio Pasion by Norma Orbita

3) Speedy recovery of Emilio, Leonides & Martin Sarmiento and Eugenio Katigbak by Eloisa Sarmiento

4) Birthday remembrance for Leonor Neria and for the soul ofEdmundo Chuaquico Sr. by Florie Chuaquico

Sunday: December 8, 2019: 2nd Sunday of Advent (Violet)8:15 a.m. 1) Birthday remembrance for Concepcion Flores by Flor Trinidad

2) For the soul of Erlinda G. Escuadro by Cora, Nickie and Caroline3) For the souls of Nora Sagayo and Valetine Bugnay by Lilia Ignacio4) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack5) Thanksgiving & b’day blessings for Ashley Jane & Nanding Reoligio

by the Reoligio family11:00 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving & b’day blessings for Concepcion Morta by the family

2) 1st death anniversary of Lydia Cordovero by Ivy Cordovero3) Death anniversary of Juana Calipon de Torres by the family4) For the repose of the souls of Ariston & Narcisa Lauron by Cecilia2) For the repose of the soul of Michelle Mamalias

5:00 p.m. 1) Healing for June & Justin Defour2) Birthday remembrance for Irene Jaduneth by June Defour

Monday: December 9, 2019: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MRY (White)

7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsTuesday: December 10, 2019: Weekday Mass (Violet)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) 1st death anniversary of Mother Satur Tango by Laura & MarinaWednesday: December 11, 2019: Saint Damascus I (White)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions7:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond JackThursday: December 12, 2019: OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE (White)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond JackFriday: December 13, 2019: Saint Lucy (Red)7:30 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance & protection by Raymond Jack

2) 2nd death anniversary of Christian Guignard by Eloisa, Nancy &Debbie

PLEASE PRAYFOR THE SICK: Colleen Beddington, Raphael Sebastien Elkeslassi, , Manuel Saguyod, Christopher Azores, Cielo Gregorio, Theresa Cassell, Beatriz Glifonea de las Alas, Isidra Malvar, May Rapay, Armando de las Alas, Hilary Charles, Fr. Paul Pomkoski, Erenia Baculina, Wyatt Xerxes Buatag, Ike Delfin Osdon, Melissa Portal,Carlo Montemayor, Edna Quillo, Rosalina Abubuo, Helen Fauteaux, Santiago Villegas, Lourdes Cadete, Chit Aguilar, Lilibeth Agcopra, Beth Amour, Melvin Talla Rabaja, Andrew Nowacki, Estrella Sy Calin, Monsie Toribio, Petronilo Valenzuela, Monica Polosa, Clarissa Lugod De La Cruz

FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED: LORRAINE LOUIS, AUSSE LAKE

FOR THE INTENTIONS OF OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS (December)The Future of the Very Young - That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.