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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 12,  2004
 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Can we make Jesus real for our children, a true presence in the world around us and alive in our own hearts this Advent?  Do we live in joyous expectation of His coming by seeking justice for the oppressed?   Do we patiently anticipate His return by giving bread to the hungry and upholding the widow and orphan?  The prophet Isaiah urges us to take heart, weary and feeble as we are when confronted by a world that denies the Lord.  Whatever the obstacles, it is our duty to make Jesus real this Advent. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL ALL DAY THURSDAY
INTENTIONS:  VOCATIONS  +  THE SANCTITY OF LIFE  +  ALL WHO ARE SICK
WE NEED MORE ADORERS FOR THURSDAY

If you can give one hour to Jesus - please call Shirley Levac - 548-3091.

STATUE OF MARY
The week of December 12th prayers will be offered in the Pokotylo Family home.
              The week of December 19th prayers will be offered in the Poupore Family home.
              The week of December 26th prayers will be offered in the home of Madeline Halladay.
 NOTE:   Please leave the statue in the entrance after the Mass you attend for the next family to take home.                          Please sign up to have the Statue and Family Prayers in your home.

  THERE IS A PROMISE OF MARRIAGE BETWEEN:   Steven  White  &  Jacqueline Stanton

OUR PARISH WELLNESS MINISTRY includes monthly Masses at the Nursing Homes & taking Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners.  For a Pastoral visit, call the  parish office - 546-0418.

ATTENTION !  ATTENTION ! PARENTS OF TEENAGERS   In January our Parish will have a special program called   “TEENSTAR” .  More details later.

THE NEXT YOUTH GROUP MEETING - Saturday JAN 29th 7  - 9 pm in St Joseph’s Room.  It will be Appreciation Night.

REMEMBER OUR PARISH SUPPORTS “PARTNERS IN MISSION” (FOOD BANK) - each week because the need is so great for many families.  Bring a non-perishable item to Mass next week for the Food Bank.  Volunteers deliver our Parish food donations weekly.

AS A FOLLOW-UP TO ALPHA there will be a series starting Tuesday JAN 11th, based on “Purpose Driven Life”.  For six consecutive Tuesday evenings there will be a topic, a video and a discussion.  Each session will begin at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Room.  Sign-up begins this weekend.

BIBLE STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW resumes on Tuesday FEB 15th 7:30 pm.  Chapter 16.

C.W.L. ANNUAL DUES - $15. will be collected in December.  Envelopes are available.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - PARISH BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - 797 Princess Street -Tues, DEC 14th 3 -7 pm.  Sign-up sheet in the entrance.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS on Thursday DEC 23rd after the 9:30 am Mass.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO CLEAN THE ALTAR VESSELS & CANDLE STICKS.  Please call the office-546-0418 - polish & cloths supplied.

POINSETTIAS FOR THE CHRISTMAS ALTAR - if you would like to donate a red or white plant - please bring it to the Church the weekend of Dec 18/19 or Dec 23rd.  Thank you for your generosity.

2005 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are available.  The use of envelopes enables the Parish to issue Income Tax receipts.  If you do not have envelopes now, please call the office to request yours.

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM  - Thursday DEC 16th at St Mary’s Cathedral: 7 pm Songs of Joy led by the Cathedral Choir; 7:30 -Narration by Chris Forester with the Knights of Columbus. Wise Men & Shepherds leading the Procession to the manger in the Cathedral. 8-9 pm - hot drinks & Christmas pastry in St Mary’s Parish Centre.  For info call Howard Gallivan - 389-7948.

SALT & LIGHT TV AVAILABLE 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Bell Express Vu Channel 654) - mission is to spread the teachings of Christ & the Catholic Church through programming that is uplifting, inspirational & designed to reach Catholics of all ages.

HOLY CROSS MUSIC DEPARTMENT presents “The Katharine Splinter Memorial Christmas Recital”
featuring: Holy Cross Wind Ensemble, Grade 9 Band & Jazz Ensemble etc - Thurs DEC 16th 7 pm -
Tickets $5 (children under 10-free)

CHRISTMAS DAY MASS - ON VISION TV - ST MICHAEL’S CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS EVE MASS DEC 25th at 8 am.

QUEEN’S THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE - course offered for a credit or audit - CHURCH & WORLD: A VATICAN II PERSPECTIVE - commences Tuesday Jan 10 & ends the week of April 4, 2005 - 7-10 pm - Father Ed Ondrako, OFM Conv of St John’s Parish in Kingston will be teaching the course - for info or to register call Admissions Officer, Queen’s Theological College -533-2109 or email osheac@post.queensu.ca.

VOCATION VIEW:   Have you ever asked:  “What should 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.