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3nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Saturday	Dec 10	5:30 pm	Michael Jesus - Church
Sunday	Dec 11	8:45 am 10:30 am	Deceased of the Gosse/Richards Families- Church For the Parish -St Martha School
Monday	Dec 12	9:30 am	Murray Fleet
Tuesday	Dec 13	9:30 am	Margaret Slack
Wednesday	Dec 14	7:00 pm	Advent Mass in Holy Name School
Thursday	Dec 15		7 to 8 pm Journey to  Bethlehem at St Mary’s Cathedral
Friday	Dec 16	10:30 am	Mae’s Nsg Home - Rev. Harold Wiley
Saturday	Dec 17	5:30 pm	Poupore Family - Church
Sunday	Dec 18	8:45 am 10:30 am	Robert Foley- Church For the Parish - St Martha School

3rd   SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Advent ia a season for rejoicing because God enters into our ordinary lives with the Good News.  John the Baptist is the bearer of the Good News.  He testifies to the light.  Jesus is our light.   St. Pauls’s words today help us to prepare for the light to come into our hearts. “May your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ”.  Advent is the time to prepare with prayer and the sacrament of reconciliation for Jesus to come.

Christmas Confessions:  Monday, Dec 19th  7pm  &  Sat Dec 24th  - 10 am

Statue of Mary: (Please leave in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family) .
                    The week of Dec 11th prayers will be offered in the home of George & Natasha MacDonald.
                    The week of Dec 18th prayers will be offered in the home of Madeline Halladay.

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.

In your prayers please remember Matthew Graham who left a bequest to Holy Name Parish in his will.  Please consider your parish in your will.  It is another way to help God’s work.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve:    5 pm  -  St Martha School
Christmas Eve:    7 pm  -   St Martha School
Christmas Eve:    8 pm  -   Church
Christmas Day:    10 am   -    Church

Bible Study begins Tues JAN 3RD 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room. This year we will look at the Sermon on the Mount, parables of Jesus & the Passion Narrative of Jesus. You will enjoy it.

Ice Time reserved during  Christmas holidays:

Wed  Jan 4th - noon - Kid’s Hockey(12 & under) - Cataraqui Arena
Wed  Jan 4th - 1 pm - Family Skating  - Cataraqui Arena
Thurs Jan 5th - 2:30 pm - Hockey (13 & older) - Kinsmen Arena
Note:   Sign up for hockey in the entrance - Limited numbers.

First Confession & First Communion Meetings will be Mon, JAN 16th 7 pm for St Martha &
Tues JAN 17th 7 pm for Holy Name School & students attending other schools.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING: Wed, JAN 11th following Mass at 6:45 pm.

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.

“Tables for Two” is an evening for married couples who want to have their own special, private time enjoying a good meal & one-on-one conversation.  Each course comes with a topic.  Limited seating.  Call the Parish office to reserve your table for Sat JAN 21st 7pm  - $20/couple.

Cleaning of the Church for Christmas will take place on Friday DEC 16th .

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
Sat  May 6th  - Ladies Night

PARISH DIRECTORY families can go online to: www.fabricatedphotos.ca/holyname to view their photos.

Flowers for the Christmas Altar - your donation of a poinsettia or hydrangea would be appreciated - please bring them to the church Christmas Eve morning.

Finance Committee Meeting Thurs FEB 2nd - 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room.

Parish Council Meeting on Mon FEB 6th - 7:30 pm in St Joseph’s Room.
 
Catholic Christian Book Lending Library for Children of Our Parish - sign a book out after Mass (St Martha) & return it the following week.  We have 42 books but would accept new or used books for our library.  For info call Cathie Horeczy-531-4023.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES FOR 2006 - are available - please pick up yours.
 
New Life Group (A Catholic Ministry for the Separated & Divorced)  Christmas Reflection/Socail - Deacon Neary/Sr Lucy - Tues, DEC 13th 7:30 to 9:30 pm - Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Rd

Bereaved Families of Ontario - monthly Mother’s Night Tues DEC 13th 7:30 pm - Topic: “Grief & Holidays” .  Heather Johnson is the facilitator.  Annual Christmas Tree of Memories Event
Dec 10-16 & 19-22.  The bereaved are invited to place an angel on the tree in celebration of a loved one.  721 Progress Ave or call 634-1230 for more info.

Cleaning of the Church for Christmas will take place on Friday DEC 16th

Natural Family Planning Clinic, December 19- an information clinic will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Church at 7pm followed by individual appointments from 8-9pm. Please call 544-8495 to book an appointment. Visit www.naturalplanning.ca

VOCATION VIEW
Have your ever asked: “What ought I do?”
Simply, tell the good news to people.
Nothing else matters.

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