December 7, 2008

2nd Sunday of Advent
John the Baptist is presented to us as a model during Advent.
We, too, are called upon to prepare a way for the Lord.
John invited people to prepare for the coming of God by acknowledging their sins and asking forgiveness.

Parish Confessions - December 14 - 7pm at the Church

Holy Name School Confessions - December 9

Knights of Columbus Meeting : Wednesday, Dec. 10, - St. Joseph’s Room at 7:30 pm.

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 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

New Years Masses
Feast of Mary the Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation

Dec. 31st - 5:30 pm	-	Church
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Jan.1st - 10:00 am	-	Church

Children’s Christmas Performance : This year children will perform a special Christmas song at the 7 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. If your child would like to participate there will be practices (approximately - 1 hr long) right after 10:30 am Masses on Sunday, Dec. 14th and 21st.

Poinsettias fot the Christmas Altar : If you would like to donate plants this year, our decorating team would appreciate white or pink poinsettias and they can be delivered to the Church the week before Christmas. Thank you for your generosity!

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.

This year’s Diocesan Celebration of the Immaculate Conception will take place on Monday, December 8, at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass will begin at 7:30 pm. Refreshments and socializing will continue after Mass in Ecole Cathedrale. Let us use this opportunity to ask God’s blessing on our families, our diocese and the world.

New Life Group ; a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced will hold its next meeting on Tuesday - December 9th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Diocesan Centre on Palace Rd. Topic: Creating New Holiday Traditions. Group facilitated.
All faith denominations are welcome.

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.

Knights of Columbus - St. John the Evangelist in Gananoque : will host the travelling Icon of Our Lady of Cuba on Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 7 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church . Liturgy of the Word will be followed by a litany in honour of Our Lady, ending with the praying of the Rosary.

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.

Sing Along Messiah : Be sure and mark your calendar and join us at St. John the Evangelist in Gananoque on Friday, December 12th at 8 pm. A 50 voice choir consisting of members from the Gananoque Choral Society, Frontenac Women’s Choir, and Queen’s University Chamber Choir will join the 40 piece Orchestra Kingston to present this seasonal spectacle of selections from Handel’s famous Messiah. Bring along a score or they will be available at the door if you choose to sing along. Tickets are $10 each or $25 for families. To reserve and obtain tickets please call Lise at the parish office 613-382-2017.

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	Dec 6	5:30 pm	Anthony Corrigan - Church
Sunday	Dec 7	8:45 am 10:30 am	Joe McAvoy - Church Parishioners - St. Martha School

Tuesday	Dec 9	6:00 pm	Holy Name School Advent Mass - Church
Wednesday	Dec 10	9:00 am 6:45 pm	Intentions of Mildred Fulton - St. Martha School Mass - at school Des Doyle
Thursday	Dec 11	9:00 am	Loretta Adams
Friday	Dec 12	10:30 am	Malcolm Gordon - Fairmount Nsg Home
Saturday	Dec 13	5:30 pm	Gwen Dundon - Church
Sunday	Dec 14	8:45 am 10:30 am	Deceased Members of the Payne & Halligan Families - Church Parishioners - St. Martha School

Liturgy Schedule December 13 & 14	READERS	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS	CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Church
5:30 pm	Brian Mayfield	M. Mayfield & J. Richards	As Arranged
8:45 am	Patrick Mooney	P. Burns & B. Fleet	B. Bouvier & R. Bouvier
St Martha
10:30 am	Catherine Boucher	Phil & Marjorie Henderson	As Arranged