Fourth

The Kingdom of David shall be made sure forever before the Lord

The mystery, so long held secret, is now revealed to all.

You will conceive in your womb and bear a son.

Saturday, December 23

5:00 pm Mass: Gerry Elbers

Sunday,

9:00 am Mass: Jim Renehan

11:00 am Mass: Wilfred Rivard & Family Members

6:00 pm Mass: Bob Torella

7:00 pm (St. Columbkille Mass)

8:00 pm (St. Francis of Assisi Mass)

Michael, Eleanor & Francis Duffy

9:00 pm (Sacred Heart Mass)

9:00 pm Mass: Alana Munro

12:00 am Mass: Clare & Andrea St. Arneault

Fourth Sunday of Advent

The Kingdom of David shall be made sure forever before the Lord.

2 Samuel 7.1

The mystery, so long held secret, is now revealed to all.

your womb and bear a son.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, December 23

Gerry Elbers

Sunday, December 24 / Advent-4

Mass: Jim Renehan

Mass: Wilfred Rivard & Family Members

Christmas Eve

(St. Columbkille Mass) Erin Eileen Rose Pickard

(St. Francis of Assisi Mass)

Michael, Eleanor & Francis Duffy

ed Heart Mass) Patsy Robbins

Alana Munro

Clare & Andrea St. Arneault

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2 Samuel 7.1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16

Romans 16.25-27

Luke 1.26-38

Mass Intentions

Monday, December 25

Nativity of the Lord

9:30 am (St. Francis of Assisi Mass) Al Fanner

10:00 am Mass: Giovanni & Rosina Macchione

11:00 am (St. Columbkille Mass) Frank Bernard McMillan

Tuesday, December 26

St. Stephen, The First Martyr

9:00 am Mass:Aldo-Ernesta Mosca

Wednesday, December 27

St. John, Apostle, Evangelist

9:00 am Mass: Giovanni-Giuseppina Galante

Thursday, December 28

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

9:00 am Mass: Anita Audet

Friday, December 29

9:00 am Mass: Antonio Vavala

Saturday, December 30

9:00 am Mass: Rosina Naccarato

11:00 am Baptism

5:00 pm Mass: Michael Anhorn

Sunday, December 31

The Holy Family

9:00 am Mass: Helen & Ted Clarke’s Intention

11:00 am Mass: For the Shutins of the Parish

New Year’s Eve 5:00 pm Mass: Corrie Van Winden

7:00 pm (Sacred Heart Mass) Arnold Robinson

7:00 pm (St. Columbille Mass) Jon Costin

We pray that the God of compassion and kindness will uphold the

sick, Nora McMahon, Carter Terry

and the suffering and the recovering

and for those who have died,

Rev. Alfonso Corbo, Herta Kruse, Matilda Zammitt

and for victims of recent world tradegies.

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS EVE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

Guardian Angels Church - 6:00 p.m.

St. Columbkille Church - 7:00 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Church - 8:00 p.m.

Guardian Angels Church - 9:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Church - 9:00 p.m.

Guardian Angels Church - Midnight

To you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Christ, the

Lord. This will be a sign for you; you will find a child wrapped in

swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.

Luke 2vs:11-14

NATIVITY OF THE LORD CHRISTMAS DAY: MONDAY, DECEMBER 25

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St. Francis of Assisi Church - 9:30 a.m.

Guardian Angels Church - 10:00 a.m.

St. Columbkille Church - 11:00 a.m.

NEW YEAR’S EVE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31ST

Guardian Angels Church - 5:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Church - 7:00 p.m.

St. Columbkille Church - 7:00 p.m.

2018

FEAST OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD

NEW YEAR’S DAY: MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST

St. Francis of Assisi Church - 9:30 a.m.

Guardian Angels Church - 10:00 a.m.

St. Columbkille Church - 11:00 a.m.

The Christmas Mass on TV

For those who cannot make it to Church, please join the Catholic Community.

Christmas Eve on VisionTV at 9:00 pm yesTV at 10:00 pm ET.

Christmas Day at 8:00 am and 12:00 pm on VisionTV. 11:00 pm on Salt+Light and

1:00 pm on yesTV.

PASTOR`S MESSAGE – CHRISTMAS 2017

Dear Parishioners, Visitors and Friends in the Lord,

With joy and gratitude I offer you my best and prayerful

wishes for Christmas 2017. We have so many reasons to

celebrate as a parish community. We are proud of our

seniors who come together to pray, learn and share the

faith. They inspire a new generation of disciples to be proud

of our Catholic heritage and live the Gospel in the service of the poor. Our ministries

and groups continue to meet frequently and reach out to meet many spiritual and

physical needs of our sisters and brothers. This gives us hope which strengthens and

encourages us to see Christ in each other daily. This hope also invites us to look

forward and to stand strong with joyful hymns of Christmas on our lips and in our

hearts. “O come let us adore Him. Christ the Lord!”

The late Mother Marie Therese, a contemporary German mystic and founder of a

new religious order (Communion in Christo) wrote these prophetic words on the

meaning of Christmas:

“With outstretched hands this child [whose birth we celebrate] offers his love. It

embraces each one of us and shows us the way, the way of his love. This is why God

has become man: to reveal his love. Ever since his word has ruled the world: “You

love me if you love your neighbour. You cannot love God unless you love your

neighbour.” On this Christmas Day he challenges us: “The world suffers hunger,

poverty dominates this century. War prevails, torture and hatred of foreigners.” We

live in fear, try to protect ourselves and lose confidence.

This child is the love of God; he is the Redeemer, whom we remember. He knocks on

our door in thousand fold human form. His request is personal so that we may

recognize him in those who are like us, in those who are our brothers and sisters, and

in those who have been redeemed like us.”

I pray for each and every one of you at this blessed time of Christmas. May your

hearts be filled with faith which trusts God no matter what; with hope which looks

ahead with courage and Love of the Baby King – our Lord Jesus Christ. May his

presence and light rule our hearts forever.

Joy to the World! Joy to all!

Blessed, Healthy and Merry Christmas!

Love and prayers always,

Fr. Andrew

Second Collection: Church Projects

A second collection will be taken at all Masses

projects at our Churches.

Guardian Angels Church: Building Fund

Sacred Heart Church: We Look Forward Fund

New Year’s Eve Parish Family Dinner

The Hospitality Committee is celebrating a New Year’s Eve Social in our parish hall

on December 31st

starting right after the 5:00 pm Mass, with dinner served at

approximately 6:30 pm.

A delicious menu of: salad, rolls; roast beef; stuffed chicken; potatoes; and veggies.

Followed by dessert cakes with tea, coffee or cold drinks.

A Refreshment Bar will be available. Music, Karaoke and an opportunity to dance if

so desired.

Tickets: $25.00 per person. Available

Scrivo at 705-325-9804

Prizes…Games…Please come, join in the celebration, enjoy a great meal and have a

great time, making it a memorable event.

Second Collection: Church Projects

A second collection will be taken at all Masses 24/25 December

Building Fund

We Look Forward Fund

New Year’s Eve Parish Family Dinner Celebration

The Hospitality Committee is celebrating a New Year’s Eve Social in our parish hall

starting right after the 5:00 pm Mass, with dinner served at

rolls; roast beef; stuffed chicken; potatoes; and veggies.

Followed by dessert cakes with tea, coffee or cold drinks.

A Refreshment Bar will be available. Music, Karaoke and an opportunity to dance if

Available: After Sunday Masses or by calling:

or Mike Holjevac at 705-327

Prizes…Games…Please come, join in the celebration, enjoy a great meal and have a

great time, making it a memorable event.

December for the special

Celebration

The Hospitality Committee is celebrating a New Year’s Eve Social in our parish hall

starting right after the 5:00 pm Mass, with dinner served at

rolls; roast beef; stuffed chicken; potatoes; and veggies.

A Refreshment Bar will be available. Music, Karaoke and an opportunity to dance if

After Sunday Masses or by calling: Stella

327-0333. Door

Prizes…Games…Please come, join in the celebration, enjoy a great meal and have a

Christmas Flowers

Would you like to sponsor Poinsettias for the Christmas

decorations this year. Parishioners may pick up envelopes

marked “Christmas Flowers” at the entrances of the

Church.

2017 Parish Donations Our financial books for this year will close on December 31, 2017. Those who wish

to make a donation for this calendar year are asked to do so prior to this date.

Coming Up

Dec 28 Spencer House Liturgy - 10:00 am

Jan 20 Winterlude-Roast Beef & Stuffed Roast Pork Dinner

Cosponsored by Knights of Columbus & Catholic Women’s League

Office Holiday Hours The Rectory Office Hours during the holiday will be:

Monday, 25 December: Closed

Tuesday, 26 December: Closed

Wednesday, 27 December: Closed

Thursday, 28 December: 10:00 am – Noon

Friday, 29 December: 10:00 am – Noon

Saturday, 30 December: Closed

2018 Monday, 1 January: Closed

Tuesday, 2 January: Closed

Wednesday, 3 January: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday, 4 January: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, 5 January: 10:00 am – Noon