Blessed Sacrament Parish 906 - 6 Avenue, Wainwright, Alberta T9W 1C8 Emergency phone no. 1-587-335-7386

Rectory/Office Phone 780-842-3487 E-mail blessedsacrament@caedm.ca

Pastor: Fr Moses Savarimuthu SAC

Parish Office Hours: Mon – Fri 1:00 – 4:30 pm

Parish Secretary: Marisol Alvarez

Third Sunday of Advent Bulletin for December 16, 2017 - January 8, 2018

“Among you stands one whom you do not know.” John 1.6-8, 19.28

TIME CHANGE

MASS TIMES December 16, 2017 to January 8, 2018:

SAT Dec 16 5:00 pm Mass (Charlie Reeve )

SUN Dec 17 10:30 am Mass (Eva Ho )

TUE Dec 19 9:00 am Mass (Cathy & Richard Kloppenburg )

TUE Dec 19 10:15 am Mass Auxiliary (Irene Mailloux & Residents)

WED Dec 20 10:30 am Mass BRL (Irene Mailloux & Residents)

THU Dec 21 9:00 am Mass (Cathy & Richard Kloppenburg )

FRI Dec 22 12:00 pm Mass (Cathy & Richard Kloppenburg )

SAT Dec 23 5:00 pm Mass FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Gabriella Egli )

SUN Dec 24 10:30 am Mass FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Sofia Perales )

SUN Dec 24 9:00 pm Mass CHRISTMAS EVE ( Parishioners)

MON Dec 25 10:30 am Mass CHRISTMAS DAY ( Thanksgiving George & parishioners)

TUE Dec 26 7:00 pm Mass (Gabriella Egli )

WED Dec 27 10:30 am BRL Mass (Residents & Dennis Stafford )

THU Dec 28 9:00 am Mass (Florence, Ed, Don & Gary Wood )

FRI Dec 29 12:00 pm Mass (Daniel Moreno )

SAT Dec 30 5:00 pm Mass (Murray Faul )

SUN Dec 31 10:30 am Mass HOLY FAMILY (for the parishioners)

SUN Dec 31 6:30 pm Adoration

SUN Dec 31 7:00 pm Mass Solemnity of Mary (Gloria Alvarez )

MON JAN 1 10:30 am Solemnity of Mary (for the parishioners)

TUE Jan 2 7:00 pm Mass Irene Mailloux )

WED Jan 3 10:30 am Mass BRL (Souls of Purgatory & George Josheph )

THU Jan 4 9:00 am Mass (Faustino Aguilera)

FRI Jan 5 7:00 pm (Magdalena de Jesus Angel )

SAT Jan 6 5:00 pm Mass EPIPHANY (Safety of travelers)

SUN Jan 7 10:30 am (Irene Mailloux )

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23 — 5:00 pm

December 24 — 10:30 am Christmas Mass Times:

December 24— 9:00 pm December 25 — 10:30 am December 30 — 5:00 pm

Mass Times for Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God:

December 31 — 10:30 am December 31 — 7:00 pm following 6:30 Adoration

January 1 — 10:30 am

Come early! Carolling starts

at 8:15 pm.

THIS WEEK ONLY

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Saturday, December 23 5:00 pm Sunday, December 24 10:30 am

Greeters: Leo & Irene K. Victor Gonzales and family

Adult Server: Don M. Kevin H.

Altar Servers: Rianna, Mercedeze Anna-Marie, Daniel and Mary-Anna

1st Reader: Miriam Allan K.

2nd Reader: Marion Jake H.

Music: TBA Men’s Choir & Brenda P.

Eucharistic: Ralph & Olivia F. Tony C. & Hector V.

Sunday, December 24 9:00 pm Monday, December 25 10:30 am

Greeters: Otto & Elsie D. Joe & Del K.

Adult Server: Ralph F. Kelly B.

Altar Servers: Cadence, Adisyn and McCoy Liam, Daniel and Mary-Anna

1st Reader: Luella Roxanne

2nd Reader: Heather Nicole

Music: Parish Choir & Brenda P. Marcia & Natasha

Eucharistic: Robert & Joan R. Lori M. & Robert A.

Saturday, December 30, 5:00 pm Sunday, December 31 10:30 am

Greeters: - -

Adult Server: Dallas D. Neil L.

Altar Servers: Joss and Jacob Liam, Kirsten and Amy

1st Reader: Lynda Tim

2nd Reader: Gordon M. Janet

Music: Janet K. Parish Choir & Brenda P.

Eucharistic: Faye L. & Lois A. Lanette V. & Michele F.

Saturday, December 31, 7:00 pm Monday, January 1 10:30 am

Greeters: Gordon & Dorothy M. -

Adult Server: Kevin H. Ray

Altar Servers: TBA Daniel and Anna-Mary

1st Reader: TBA Debbie

2nd Reader: TBA Miriam

Music: Janet Brenda P. & Parish Choir

Eucharistic: Marilou & Doreen C. Bob & Linda P.

Saturday, January 6, 5:00 pm Sunday, January 7 10:30 am

Greeters: TBA TBA

Adult Server: TBA

Altar Servers: Daniel, Anna-Marie and Mary-Anna Cadence

1st Reader: Marion Andrew Doucet

2nd Reader: Luella Charry Castrillo

Music: TBA Filipino Choir

Eucharistic: Louise M. & Paul C. Tammy M. & Harry L.

Children’s Liturgy Karla & Nika

Kids he lp ing k ids ! Last week’s children’s collection raised $8.05 for Chalice. If you missed the collection you are welcome to donate after mass.

Living in the Word:

Throughout the history of the Church, the Christian response to God's love revealed in Christ has been threefold: worship,

witness and service. In these three ways we put into practice the Word of God.

(Archbishop Smith, Pastoral Letter, September 14, 2017) www.caedm.ca/grace

STAY CONNECTED with Archbishop Smith by following his blog:

http://archbishopsmith.blogspot.ca/ or his Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/archbsmith. See also http://caedm.ca/quid-novum.

(Archbishop Smith, Pastoral Letter, September 14, 2017) https://caedm.ca/Letter

Devotions in 140: “A new liturgical year has begun and with it, new hope. Will I commit to listening to the Word of God this year? ”

Volunteer and members of the Parish Ministries.

As part of our initiative in Safe Environments and Abuse Prevention, the Archdiocese of Edmonton has strengthened screening and training requirements for all employees as well as for volunteers who serve in any parish or archdiocesan ministries or programs.

All volunteers that serve in our Parish that have a Police Record Check from before 2013 will be required to get a new one. Please contact the Parish office to get a letter for the RCMP.

CHRISTMAS WEEK OFFICE HOURS:

Dec 22: 1:00 - 3:00

Dec 25-26: Closed

Dec 27-28: 1:00-4:30

Dec 29: Closed

Jan 1: Closed

Choir practice for Christmas Eve Mass

Dec 17 & Dec 24 at 1:00 pm If you are new to the Parish this is a great time to "Share Your Talents". All singers and musicians are Welcome!

Blessed Sacrament School Christmas Concert

Thursday, December 21, shows are at 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm in the school gym

Canadian Martyrs Chapel (Building 196)– Garrison Wainwright.

Christmas Masses 24 Dec, Christmas Eve Potluck Dinner @ 5:00PM (Pls bring your favorite dish to share) 24 Dec, Christmas Eve Mass @ 8:00 PM 25 Dec, Christmas Day Mass @ 9:00 AM

Please note that Parish Bulletin will be taking a break over the Christmas season. This weekend is our last issue for 2017. The first issue in 2018 will be in the weekend of January 6.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

FRI Jan 5 6:30 pm First Friday Adoration

TUE Jan 9 PPC meeting after 7:00 pm Mass.

TUE Jan 16 Liturgy Meeting after 7:00 pm Mass

THU Jan 18 Knights Meeting (No mass)

From Quid Novum: After many months of work, prayer, revision, and more work and more revision and more prayer, the Communications team was finally able to welcome Grandin Media to the online world this week. This is a new Catholic news site where you will find great stories, features, pictures and video. We continually add content to keep it current and make it better. Please see: https://grandinmedia.ca/

Next Knights’ Meeting is Thursday, January 18. (No mass)

Next Knights’ Mass is Sunday, December 24, 10:30 am. Please check the schedule in the Knights’ Newsletter and the Parish bulletin to see if you are on. If you would like to help with Masses and are not yet on the list, please contact Harry Loonen.

Next Knights’ brunch will be January 21 served by Don MacPhee.

Any questions or concerns about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Grand Knight, Barry Littlefair at 780-842-2702.

KNIGHTS’ NEWS

ARE YOU REGISTERED

IN THE PARISH?

Registration forms may be found in the church foyer. New parishioners are invited to fill one out. Registered parishioners please use the registration forms to keep the parish updated on any changes to your family information.

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

INCOME AND EXPENSE—OPERATIONS

December 2017 collections: $ 4,519.00 Last month-end YTD Total Income: $187,774.77

Last month-end YTD Total Expense: $182,236.62 December 9-10 collection: $7,704.00

Last month-end YTD Net Income: $5,538.15 Monthly Pre-Authorized Debit: $1,410.00

Year-end donations are an important part of our fiscal sustainability and we thank all those who remember Blessed Sacrament parish with an extra donation at this time of year. Any year-end donations should be received by December 30 to allow time to process before year-end. Deposits made in January cannot be back-dated

and will be credited to the 2017 tax year. Thanks to all parishioners for your ongoing support of our parish. May God bless you abundantly!

Sacrament of Reconciliation: One half hour (30 minutes) before every Mass, excluding Sundays, or by appointment.

Sacrament of Baptism: The child’s Birth Certificate with parents’ names is required to register for Baptism.

Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least SIX MONTHS before the intended wedding date.

CFB Wainwright Services: Holy Mass is celebrated at the Canadian Martyrs Chapel, Building 196, Garrison Wainwright Sunday (English) 9:00 am; Sunday (French) 11:45 am every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month starting on Oct 8. Weekday Mass—Tues, Wed, Thurs 5:00 pm. May be cancelled on a short notice. — Fr. Roy Laudenorio

NOTES TO YOU…