ST. A N D R E W ‘ S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

292 Red River Road

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 1A8

Ph: 345-5202 Fax: 345-4834 Email: standrewrc@tbaytel.net

Web Site: www.directorydotb.ca/standrews

St. Andrew’s Parish is a unique - diverse community of

people who live and share life through trusting, loving and

serving.

Our community is already gifted, enriched by many cultures

and voices on a Mission to listen to the needs of others with

an attitude of openness and acceptance for a deeper

understanding and cooperation.

In our journey of life and faith, we will work and strive to

build a more peaceful and better society for a greater future.

We like to share our talents by developing and maintaining a

parish community that is active, vibrant and spiritually

strong.

We look forward to preserving our faith traditions, reaching

out to others as the living Body of Christ in this changing

world. With your participation let’s go on to finish the work

we are in …

Pastor Rev. Antoni Fujarczuk 345-5202

Deacon Rev. Mr. Andre Nicol 345-5202

Deacon Rev Mr S.J. Terhljan 345-5202

Minster of Service K. Terhljan 345-5202

Secretary Isabella Hotrum 345-5202

Custodian Kerry Baraniuk 345-5202

Housekeeper Tiffany Blankenbaker 345-5202

Dew Drop Inn Soup Kitchen Ph: 345-5202

Email: standrewddi@tbaytel.net

Web Site: www.dewdropinnthunderbay.ca

Rite Christian Initiation Adults R.C.I.A. Call office 345-5202

Office Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Art & Environment Heide Wedgerfield 344-0207

Hospitality Ministry Contact the office 345-5202

Communion to the Sick Contact the office 345-5202

Music Ministry Joan Krisko 683-7416

Children’s Liturgy Jean Doherty 345-5202

Ministers of the Word Kathie Terhljan 345-5202

Dew Drop Inn Kathie Terhljan 345-5202

Dew Drop Inn Board Contact the office 345-5202

Catholic Women’s League Diane Skinner 767-2394

Knights of Columbus (#1130) Mark Simpson 344-9737 Seniors Contact the Office 345-5202

Pastoral Council Alison Lester 345-5202 Finance Council Andre Nicol (Chair) 345-7402

Altar Servers Nelson Dzator 345-5202 Eucharistic Ministers Monica Kashak 345-5202

For Daily & Weekend Masses Schedule see Mass Intentions inside

Registration: Parish Census Forms at Church entrance or call the Office. Baptism: Parish Membership & Baptism class required. Please contact the Office. Marriage: Parish Membership & Preparation required. Contact Office at least 8 months in advance. Reconciliation - Confession: Saturday 4:00pm & 30 min. before each Daily Mass or on request. Anointing of the sick: Every First Friday of the Month during the Mass & on request. Baby Change Table is available: Located in Basement Handicap Access & Main Entrance Handicap Washroom.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT-C DECEMBER 23RD

, 2018

Here am I, the servant of the Lord: let it be done to me according to your word.

Readings: Micah 5: 2-5a; Hebrews 10: 5-10; Luke 1: 39-45.

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD – MERRY CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 25TH

, 2018

The Word became flesh, and we have seen his glory.

HOLY FAMILY DECEMBER 30TH

, 2018

Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the King who rules heaven and earth forever.

Readings: 1 Samuel 1: 20-22, 24-28++; 1 John 3: 1-2, 21-24; Luke 2: 41-52.

MARY MOTHER OF GOD – NEW YEAR JANUARY 1ST

, 2019

Hail, Holy Mother, who gave birth to the King who rules heaven and earth forever.

Readings: Numbers 6: 22-27, Galatians 4: 4-7, Luke 2: 16-21

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 6th

, 2019

We observed his star at this rising and have come with gifts to adore the Lord.

Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6, Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6, Matthew 2: 1-12.

MASS INTENTIONS: TIME MASS REQUESTED FOR: REQUESTED BY:

Mon Dec 24-Vigil Mass

Mon Dec 24-Midnight Mass

Tues Dec 25-Christmas

Tues Dec 25-St. Joseph Chapel

Wed Dec 26

Thurs Dec 27

Fri Dec 28

Sat Dec 29-Holy Family

Sun Dec 30-Holy Family

Mon Dec 31-Mary, Mother of God

Tues Jan 1-Mary, Mother of God

Tues Jan 1-St Joseph Chapel

Wed Jan 2

Thurs Jan 3

Fri Jan 4

Sat Jan 5-Epiphany of the Lord

Sun Jan 6-Epiphany of the Lord

8:00pm

11:00pm

10:00am

1:00pm

6:30pm

6:30pm

12:10pm

5:00pm

10:00am

5:00pm

10:00am

1:00pm

6:30pm

6:30pm

12:10pm

5:00pm

10:00am

Deceased Horth & Dyer Families

For the People of the Parish

For the People of the Parish

For the Residents of St. Joseph’s

Charmaine Clark

Special Intentions of Frank Morrison Adam & Katherine Fujarczuk & Deceased Family

Isabelle Simpson

Norris Badanai

For the People of the Parish

For the People of the Parish

For the Residents of St. Joseph’s For Prayers Answered &Thanksgiving to the Lord

Special Intentions of Lora Belanger

Rev. Scott Gale

Ethel Brown

Special Intentions of Lucy Miocich

Barbara

Pastor

Pastor

Pastor

DDI Board & Staff

A Friend

Fr. Antoni

Mark & Family

Sharon & Family

Pastor

Pastor

Pastor

Nelson Dzator

Mark Simpson

DDI Board & Staff

Linda & Family

Don & Judy Brown

FIRST FRIDAY: of January is on Jan 4th

. Everyone is welcome to the adoration and prayer for vocation and the gift of

peace in the Chapel at 11:00am followed by the Mass at 12:10pm. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK will also be celebrated

at this time. This Sacrament of Healing may be received by all who have a chronic medical condition and by seniors.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS: Dec 24: Fr. Dan Lapolla; Dec 25: Fr. Jerin Louis; Dec 26: Fr. Mike Mahoney; Dec 27: Fr.

Maurizio Maifredi; Dec 28: Fr. Rudy Manaloto; Dec 29: Fr. Gino Mathias; Dec 30: Fr. Biju Mathew; Dec 31: Fr. Randal

Morrisseau.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE:

DEC 24: VIGIL MASS (MONDAY) @ 8:00PM, MIDNIGHT MASS @ 11:00PM

DEC 25 (TUESDAY): 10:00AM & 1:00PM AT ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL CHAPEL

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (NEW YEAR)

DECEMBER 31 (MONDAY): VIGIL MASS @ 5:00PM – JAN 1 (TUESDAY) @ 10:00AM.

1:00PM AT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL CHAPEL.

THE FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (JAN 1ST

) celebrates the unique relationship between Mary and Jesus,

her son, who is our Lord and Saviour. Christmas (Dec 25th) and the Feast of Mary, Mother of God (Jan 1

st) are the two

Holy Days of Obligation in Canada along with every Sunday.

WORLD DAY OF PEACE is celebrated on Jan 1/18. Pray for peace in the world, for love and goodwill

among all nations, and for light and guidance for civil leaders. Our Sign of Peace at Mass is our commitment

to live in peace with all.

ADVENT REFLECTION BOOKLETS are available at the front of the church. A free will donation to cover the cost

of the booklets would be very much appreciated.

EXPLORING YOUR FAITH: DEACON ANDRE NICOL: Join us again in the New Year at 7:30pm in

Baxter Hall. Come and find ways to deepen your personal faith.

OFFICE CHRISTMAS HOURS: The office will be closed from Thurs, Dec 27/18 to Dec 31/18. Regular

office hours will resume on Jan 2/19. Happy Holidays everyone!

PARISH COLLECTIONS: Dec 16/18: Envelopes $4,578.00; Loose: $202.20.

COLLECTIONS WILL BE UPDATED IN JANUARY, 2019.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:

The sick of our parish: Mary Carr, Maria Bilyk, Kathy Dyson, Marguerite Albanese, Catherine Carr, Alison Carr,

Wayne Harman, Cathy Sporcic, Robert Love, Nova Vermette, Clementine Petchenuk, Stephanie Lenton, Lucy Miocich,

Mary Lou Lopez, Bridget Lefave, Robert Sliskovich, Mimi Zugic, Nora Zsakai, Amelia Kannegiesser.

Parishioners at home including: Leona Bergkvist, Christine Cerutti, Joey Hotte, Susan Baryluk, Marianne Pelaia, Amy

Shubat, and our parishioners at Bethammi: Suzanne Michaud, Nora Ostrum; at Hograth Riverview: Marietta Brescia,

Geraldine Tennisce, Wallace Guitard, Richard White, Fred Hawryluk, Dorothy Aucoine, Gilbert Portelance, Margaret

Smith; at Pinewood Court: Egon Shune, Vi Trevisanutto; at Pioneer Ridge: Raymond Cousineau, Jean Nigro; at Lakehead

Manor: Anne Hawryluk, Betty Ann Mutrey, Myra Tardis; at Roseview Manor: Rae Scarnati, Eva Cowley, Marjorie

Zappe, Clifford Morgan, Isador Vigliarolo, Margaret Zvonar; at St. Joseph Care Group: Catherine Belkie, Richard Harkof,

Mary Wedding, Andelina Wood, Joyce Bilodeau, Pauline Seagris, Pat Pelky; at The Walford: Catherine Wallace, Peggy

Albanese.

For the Faithful Departed: in particular for those whose first anniversary of death occurs about this time.

Sick or Shut-In? Whether at home or in the hospital, please let Father Antoni know by speaking with him or by

contacting the office. In case Fr. Antoni cannot be reached, contact the TBRHSC at 684-6000 and ask for the Priest on

Call.

ST. ANDREW DEW DROP INN

email: standrewddi@tbaytel.net Web Site: www.dewdropinnthunderbay.ca

Many thanks to parishioners who donated non-perishable food items for the Giving Tree during Advent and to those who made financial donations through the December collection envelopes.

$4,948.00 has been received through the collection envelopes thus far. Your generosity and support of our feeding program and those whom we serve is most appreciated.

GIVING TREE: This year the Advent Giving Tree will be requesting non-perishable food items for St.

Andrew’s Dew Drop Inn. Please take a little scroll from the tree and choose some items to donate. Your

donations may be left under the tree or delivered to the Dew Drop Inn. Thank you in advance for your

generosity.

BISHOP’S DIOCESAN MINISTRY CAMPAIGN 2018

“SEEING JESUS IN OTHERS.”

We have done it again! God Bless You! We have surpassed our goal of $19,000.00 by $315.00. We are truly blessed

with having such loyal parishioners. Any monies received over our goal will be rebated back to the parish to go towards

our Building Fund. Last year we received a rebate of $1,050.00! Donations from the campaign will receive their income

tax receipt directly from the Diocese of Thunder Bay. Thank you for your participation and generosity and God Bless

You.

2019 CHURCH ENVELOPES will be available for pickup in the front entrance of the church. Please make sure

you take the correct envelope and do not use them until January 2019. If your name is not there and you would

like envelopes, please take a blank set and put your name and address on the first couple of envelopes or call the

office with the information.

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