November 30, 2008

1st Sunday of Advent
In today’s Gospel, Mark’s depiction of the doorkeeper watching out for the sudden appearance of the Lord
is an image of what we should be doing all year long - and especially during the season of Advent.
Let us open our eyes in faith to see God present and active in our lives.
Let us open our hearts and our homes to the Lord who comes to us daily both as stranger and friend.

Marian Prayer Service : hosted by The Knight’s of Columbus in honour of Our Lady of Charity - Sunday, November 30, 7:00 pm at Holy Name Church

Mission Committee Meeting : Tuesday, December 2, at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Room.

Adult Faith Education Team : Holy Name Parish would like to form a team of adult parishioners who would organize Bible studies, help with sacramental preparation, catechesis, retreats and missions - all under the guidance of Fr. Cosmas. If you are interested in being part of this team please call the parish office 613-546-0418.

Christmas Celebrations

St. Martha School Confessions	-	December 2
Holy Name School Confessions	-	December 9
Parish Confessions	-	7 pm at the Church

Christmas Masses

Dec 24th -5 pm	-	St. Martha School
Dec 24th -7 pm	-	St. Martha School
Dec 24th -9 pm	-	Church
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Dec 25th-10 am	-	Church

Thank You: to everyone who donated to the Priest’s Retirement Fund. Our very generous Parish has raised $4,824.05 so far. This collection will be sent to the Archdiocese on December 15 so there is still time to get your donations in.

C.W.L. Wine & Cheese Party : Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph’s Room. There will be a door prize and a 50/50 draw with proceeds going to our “African Projects”. ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME!

Youth Group: will meet on December 6th after 5:30 Mass.

Christmas Pageant Help! We need some volunteers to lead the children’s Christmas Pageant this year. There will be lots of guidance available.If you can help please call the office at 613-546-0418.

Thank you to all who continue to bring food items every weekend for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. They report that our food is not on the shelf very long. Poor families are truly in need. Thank you for helping them.

Thank you for praying for our Armed Forces
The following have returned home safely
Serge St. Jacques, Brody Macdonald, Boyd Carter, Mike McBride, Robert Olivier, Steve Mariano, David Hannan,
Charles Rae, Sam Mizuno Colin LeBlanc, Brad Post John Andrews & Ed O’Brien
Please continue to pray for those now serving in foreign lands
Jeff Winters, Sonny Hatton & Brandon Kew.
Keep praying for the safe return of all those serving overseas.

Advent Carol Service : The choir of St. John the Evangelist in Gananoque will hold it’s third annual Advent Carol Service on Sunday, November 30 at 7:00 pm. Please join us for this beautiful candlelight service of prayer and choral praise as we begin to prepare for the great celebration of Christmas. Please bring a canned or dry food donation for the Food Bank. Refreshments will follow across the Street at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall.

Prayer / Art Retreat Day : with reflections on the great O Antiphons and their symbols. These unique prayers can renew your sense of the majesty and mystery of Christmas. Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:30 to 4:30 at Providence Motherhouse. Cost $30. No art skills are needed. All supplies provided. Call Sr. Kay Morrell at 613-544-4525 x 175 to register.

In the Advent season we begin to prepare spiritually for Christmas. Who better to help us prepare for the celebration of the coming Christmas than the Blessed Virgin Mary? As she is the patroness of our Archdiocese, let us show our devotion and trust in her motherly intercession by celebrating together as an archdiocese on December 8. Archbishop O’Brien will be the presider and homilist at the 7:30 pm Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Refreshments to follow at Ecole Cathedrale.

Bereaved Families : will hold their monthly Mother’s Night on Tuesday, Dec. 9, starting at 7:30 pm at 721 Progress Ave, Unit #1. Our facilitators are Heather Johnston & Ursula Armstrong and the topic is: “Holiday’s and Grief”. All mothers who have lost a child through death are welcome to attend and share their feelings and concerns with others who have experienced a similar loss. For further information please call 613-634-1230.

Entertainment to Seniors Committee :of the St. Joseph Pastoral Council is sponsoring an afternoon of musical entertainment, featuring the local talent of Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg in the St. Joseph’s parish hall on Palace Rd., Thursday December 11 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. The musical selections will include songs of Christmas, with an opportunity to sing along, as well as selections from their CD recording. Please come and bring a friend for an afternoon of Christmas cheer. Refreshments will be served; a free will offering would be appreciated. For further information, please call Marie at 613-542-0653.

Martha’s Table is in urgent need of volunteers to help in the Drop in Centre. The “Friendship Room” is open five days a week providing lunch and beverages in a warm and friendly setting. Your help is required for only a few hours a week, morning or afternoon. If you are available please call Gord Hunter at 613-546-0320.

Saturday	Nov 29	5:30 pm	Malcolm Gordon - Church
Sunday	Nov 30	8:45 am 10:30 am	Joe Amaral - Church Parishioners - St. Martha School
Tuesday	Dec 2	6:45 pm	Maureen Green
Wednesday	Dec 3	6:45 pm	Sanctity of Life
Thursday	Dec 4	9:00 am	Shirley Denis
First Friday	Dec 5	9:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm	Gerald Cassidy - Holy Name School Mass Adoration Julia, Nicole & Gene Jansen
Saturday	Dec 6	5:30 pm	Anthony Corrigan - Church
Sunday	Dec 7	8:45 am 10:30 am	Joe McAvoy - Church Parishioners - St. Martha School

Liturgy Schedule December 6 & 7	READERS	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS	CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Church
5:30 pm	Greg Farrington	M. Laudanski & C. Lutz	As Arranged
8:45 am	Lois Halligan	J. Grodzinski & C. Gould	S. Gerdis & B. Bouvier
St Martha
10:30 am	Leslie Keith-Murray	J. Halladay & J. Langlois	As Arranged