This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent.
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” (Psalm126)
Christmas Schedule 2021
ADVENT INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION
Friday, December 10th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE – Friday, December 24th, Vigil Mass
No 9:00 AM Mass
5:00 PM Mass
7:00 PM Mass
9:00 PM Mass
12:00 AM Midnight Mass
Office Open – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
CHRISTMAS DAY – Saturday, December 25th
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Mass
No 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
BOXING DAY REGULAR SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday, December 26th, Feast of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday December 27th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 28th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office closed
NEW YEAR’S EVE – Friday, December 31st
No 9:00 AM Mass
Vigil Mass for Feast of Mary the Holy Mother
of God – 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
NEW YEAR’S DAY – Saturday, January 1st
Feast of Mary the Holy Mother of God
World Day of Peace
10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
No 4:30 PM Mass
Office Open – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2nd – Regular Mass Times
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Office Open – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
REGISTRATION
No walk-ins will be allowed for the Masses on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. Parishioners must register.
PARKING
Parking at ground level is limited to 51 spaces, but there is plenty of space in the underground parking lot. Do not park in front of the Church since this is a fire route and must be kept clear.
NEW SISTERS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
We are four Xaviere sisters who arrived a year ago living in a house opposite Elkhorn School. We are looking forward to being more involved in the parish community! To know more about us, visit our website www.xavierestoronto.org.
Sr. Claire, Sr. Laurence, Sr. Marie-Noelle & Sr. Sonal
ANNOUNCED MASSES
December 6th to December 12th, 2021
MONDAY – MARIA DIDIODATO – Requested by her Family
TUESDAY – SONG JUNG SOOK – Requested by Veronica Do
WEDNESDAY – MARIANO MORALES – Requested by Lalaine Dyok
THURSDAY – KRISTOPHER PA – Requested by Veronica Do
FRIDAY – INTENTIONS OF ANGELA FERNANDES – Requested by Tony Fernandes
SATURDAY – EDILBERTO DE LA CRUZ – Requested by Virgie San Juan & Family
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – BENITO TOMAIUOLI – Requested by the Di Flumeri Family
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – MAGGIE LEE – Requested by Rosemary & Tony Lee
ADVENT INDIVIDUAL RECONCILIATION
Friday, December 10th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
During this time of prayer, we are reminded that the gift of Reconciliation restores us to the fullness of life and calls us to full participation in the Christmas liturgies.
Individual reconciliation will be held on Friday, December 10th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
CHILDRENS AID FOUNDATION TOY DRIVE
Sunday November 21st to Sunday, December 12th
We will be having a Christmas Toy Drive again this year for the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation. You can help by dropping off an unwrapped new toy for a child, age newborn to12 years old. Containers have been set up in the gathering space and will remain there until Sunday, December 12th.
FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE
As you know, each week we collect food for Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are more important than ever as Covid 19 continues and numbers of needy people continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Thank you for your generous support.
THE GIVING TREE
Saturday, November 20th to Sunday, December 12th
St. Vincent de Paul
During Advent, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, St. Gabriel Conference will have a Giving Tree in the Gathering Space. The tree will be decorated with gift stars.
We invite you to take a star, buy a Walmart or Canadian Tire gift card for about $50 and bring it with the star attached to the Parish Office.
Rosalie Hall
At this time of the year, we are also thinking of the young mothers and babies of Rosalie Hall. If you wish to help, you may choose a “Christmas Stocking” from the tree to purchase pyjamas or undershirts for little ones, age 6 months to 5 years.
Because donations are very low this year, sweaters or hoodies would also be very welcome. Unwrapped Items with the original stocking tag attached can be left in the box provided near the giving tree no later than Sunday, December 12th. Toys or books for these little ones would also be appreciated.
For the Moms, we are suggesting gift cards from Tim Horton’s, Walmart or MacDonald’s. These can be placed in the cards provided and brought to the Office. Thank you for your continued generosity.
JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT 2021
Each week, beginning Sunday, November 21st, the Solemnity of Christ the King, the CCCB began releasing a video recording of a Bishop reflecting on the Gospel Reading for each Sunday of Advent. This year’s reflections were inspired by Indigenous Delegation travelling to Rome to meet with Pope Francis from December 17th to December 20th2021. Each reflection is based one of the five essential stages of reconciliation: examen, confession, repentance, reparation (making amends), and reconciliation. It is likewise hoped these reflections will assist the faithful, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike, in preparing for Pope Francis’ eventual apostolic journey to Canada.
The videos can be now accessed on the CCCB website at the following link:
https://www.cccb.ca/evangelization-catechesis-catholic-education/video-resources/journey-through-advent/
VIRTUAL LECTURE: ALL CREATION WORSHIPS
Re-thinking Liturgy in a Time of Ecological Emergency
Thursday, December 9th at 12:00 PM
Recommended by the Office for Promoting Christian Unity and Religious Relations with Judaism
The Society of the Atonement was established in 1898 by Fr. Paul Watson and Mother Lurana White. Since 1998, the Centro Pro Unione in Rome has organized lectures promoting Christian unity so as to honour their founders. This year, Professor Teresa Berger will explore the ecological crisis facing our world and provide helpful perspectives for church leaders and laity. Dr. Berger is a professor of liturgical studies at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School, where she also holds an appointment as the Thomas E. Golden Jr. Professor of Catholic Theology.
For livestreaming and registration, please visit: www.prounione.it/en/events/9-dec-2021.
BEREAVEMENT DAY OF HEALING
Saturday, December 11th from 9:00 AM. to 3:00 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Rd., Mississauga
Are you grieving a loss? Come and let God’s healing love minister to you. Cost is $40, which includes coffee and muffins upon arrival and a full hot lunch.
Call Anne Hales at 905-278-5229 to register.
NEWMAN CENTRE CATHOLIC MISSION ONLINE ADVENT RETREAT
Saturday, December 11th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
All are welcome to join us for our sacred music seminar. Our guest speakers are: Peter Mahon and Dr. Aaron James. Mass will be presided by Fr. Mark Kolosowski. The music for Mass will be provided by Sarah Maria Leung, our music director, and other professional singers. This is an in-person event. Registration is required. Sacrificial donations can be made before the event or on the day of the event. Please contact Lenita Lopes, Stewardship and Program Manager by phone at 416-979-2468 ext. 244 or email lenita.lopes@newmantoronto.com for more information.
To register visit https://sacredmusicseminar.eventbrite.ca
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
The 2022 Offertory envelopes are now available. When you attend Mass, please remember to pick up your box of envelopes from Nikki, maintaining the required physical distancing.
If there is no box with your name on it and you want a box, please let the parish office know in person, by phone or by email. If you are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now at the Archdiocese, you normally would not have an envelope box assigned to you.
If you still have envelopes in your possession from any prior year, including 2021, please do no use them for 2022. Also, write your name and complete address on the first few 2022 envelopes you use so that the office can ensure we have your correct information for sending out tax receipts.
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, every Passionist takes a special vow to spend his or her energies in promoting remembrance of the sufferings of Jesus, the memory of the Cross, and reflection of the meaning of the Cross for the world.
