The wise men were drawn by the star of
Bethlehem to find Emmanuel(God-with-us) in a humble manger.
If we have our hearts and eyes open we too can find the peace of Jesus,
along with the warmth of Mary, our Mother and our protector,
Joseph. Like the three wise men we will be filled with joy
and we will be able to give of ourselves more generously to the service
of others.
Statue of Mary: (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family)
The week
of Jan 8th prayers will be offered in the Winters Family home.
The week
of Jan. 15th prayers will be offered in the Koopman/Ouellette home.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL ALL DAY THURSDAY
INTENTIONS:
VOCATIONS + SANCTITY OF
LIFE + ALL WHO ARE ILL
If you can give an hour to Jesus - please call Shirley - 548-3091 or Karla - 546-0418.
Bible Study: Tuesday 7:30 pm. St Joseph’s Room - Sermon on the Mount.
“
Tables for Two” is
postponed. Unfortunately, our new stove in Monsignor Rab y House
is out of order. “Tables for Two” will take place at
a later date.
Thanks once again for your Christmas cards & gifts. A Big Thank You
to all those who helped make our Christmas celebrations so beautiful:
musicians, choirs, pageant participators, altar servers, cleaners,
decorators. readers, servers of the Eucharist, greeters, ushers, those
who donated flowers.
It was great! Father Shea.
First Confession & First Communion
Mon Jan 16th 7pm for St Martha & Tues Jan 17th 7 pm for Holy Name
School & students attending other schools.
Knights of Columbus Meeting: Wed Jan 11th following the 6:45 Mass.
Sometime this Spring our parish
would like to have “M.O.M.S”. It is a program for
young mothers. We need to know if there is enough
interest. Let Father Shea know if you are interested. Last chance
to call Father Shea.
Youth Group Meetings: January 14th & 28th-
Hey everybody!! Reserve 2 important dates for fun!! Sat. Feb. 11- Parish Concert, Sat. Feb. 18- Hayride & Potluck Supper
Parish Directory - families can go online to:
www.fabricatedphotos.ca/holyname to view photos.
Call Katie or Steve - 531-4323.
Finance Committee Meeting- has been changed to Mon. Feb 27- 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room.
Parish Council Meeting- has been changed to Mon March 6th -7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room.
PARISH SOCIAL EVENTS - RESERVE THESE DATES
Sat Feb 11th - Parish Concert at St Martha School
Sat Feb 18th- Sleigh Ride - Myles Acres
Sun Feb 26th - Pancake Breakfast
Note; New Date- Fri Mar 31st - Fish Fry
Each day over 50 Parishioners Pray for You. They are our Parish Network. They also pray for people in need and for special
intentions. If you would like to join the Prayer Network, or if you have an intention for the Prayer Network please call 546-0418.
Cancelled Stamps for the Children:
C.W.L. collects & sends them to the Mission Stamp Burse
- the funds from their sale are donated to Fr. Simone, chair of
Canadian Food for Children who purchases food, clothing, soap,
medicines, blankets etc. for countries such as Zambia. PLEASE
don’t throw these precious stamps away - take a few seconds to
cut them off, leaving a small border, put them in the box in the
entrance of the Church or in an envelope marked “Stamps”
& deposit it in the collection basket.
THANK YOU FOR CARING!
C.W.L. ANNUAL DUES - $15 are being collected. Envelopes are in the pews or the entrance.
Easter Preparations: - at the
Diocesan Centre on Sat. Jan 21, 2006,9:15am-3:00pm. Presenters-
Rev. John Hibbard, Deacon Bill Gervais and Albert Dunn.
Registration is $15-includes lunch. Please call 548-4461 by
Jan 16th, 2006.
NEW LIFE GROUP (A Catholic
Ministry for the Separated & Divorced) meets alternate Tuesdays
7:30 to 9;30 at the Catholic Diocesan Centre - all Faith Denominations
are welcome - Jan 10th - Surviving Anger - Video, discussions - call
548-4461 for info.
Bereaved Families of Ontario
- monthly Mother’s Night - Tues Jan 10th 7:30 pm - 721 Progress
Ave, Unit 1 - Facilitator Tina Pane & the topic: “Patience in
the Midst of Grief” - mothers who have lost a child are welcome
to attend & share their feelings concerns. Call a634-1230 for
info.
Organist Thomas Annand in Concert - at St George’s Cathedral, Fri Feb 3rd tickets at the door or the Anglican Book Room - $15 or $12 for Seniors/Students.
VOCATION VIEW
Many adults never grow up.
They continue to traipse across the earth looking at a shining star.
Tell them who lights up your life, O Christian.
Prayer for Vocations
O God. who has chosen the Apostles to propagate the faith & to
establish Your Holy Church throughout the world, we earnestly beseech
You to choose from amongst our people many priests, deacons,
religious brothers & sisters and lay persons who will gladly devote
their entire lives in making YOU known & loved by all. Through the
intercession of our Blessed Lady, we ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen
Joke
A 6 year old was overheard reciting the Lord’s Prayer at
mass. “And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those
who passed trash against us.”