First Sunday Of Advent

The Lord gathers all the nations into the everlasting peace of the Kingdom of

God. Isaiah 2.1-5

Salvation is nearer to us now. Romans 13.11-14

Keep awake, you must be ready. Matthew 24.37-44

Mass Intentions

Saturday, November 30

5:00 pm Mass: Cyril Foley

Sunday, December 1

First Sunday of Advent

9:00 am Mass: Sister Marilyn Carty

Rite of Acceptance for the Unbaptized

11:00 am Mass: Alana Munro

1:00 pm G.A. Infant Baptism

Monday, December 2

12:10 pm Mass: Yolande Kozma & Family

Tuesday, December 3

St. Francis Xavier, Priest

12:10 pm Mass: Anne Cranney’s Intention

Wednesday, December 4

St. John Damascene, Priest, Doctor

6:30 pm Notre Dame School Mass: Mary Anne Morano’s Intention

First Thursday, December 5

7:30 am St. Michael’s Chapel Mass: Bill Pittman

12:10 pm Mass: For Vocations, including our own parishioners in formation process:

Don Muller & Martin Treash (Diaconate).

First Friday, December 6

St. Nicholas, Bishop

11:00 am Confessions

12:10 pm Mass: Flordeliza Barles

Benediction

6:00 pm Confessions

7:00 pm Bill Keller

Benediction

First Saturday, December 7

St. Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor

9:00 am Mass: Gregory Carrick

5:00 pm Mass: Barry Bird

Sunday, December 8

Second Sunday of Advent

9:00 am Mass: Belinda Dunn & Deceased Members

Rite of Welcoming for the Baptized

11:00 am Mass: Ynson & Quiambao Deceased Members

Please pray for those in our community who are sick:

Jim Duffy, Neal Fenton, David Kozera, Gale

Munro, Lakmal Silva

and for those who have gone to be with the

Lord

and for victims of recent world tragedies.

The Holy Father’s Intention for December

Evangelization: The Future of the Very Young-That every

country determine to take the necessary measures to make the

future of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority.

We wish Farewell and give our Best Wishes to Fr. Libor

Svorcik on his new Mission. At the same time we

welcome Fr. Damasus Piew Tieng Yong, SVD as our

new Asscociate Pastor.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Please remember those families in our community that find

Christmastime a difficult challenge. Donations of new toys, clothes

and food would be appreciated. For those who wish to make a cash

donation St. Vincent de Paul envelopes are provided and receipts for

tax purposes will be issued. Thank you everyone for your support.

Family Christmas Concert

Set aside the afternoon of Sunday, December 15th for our first

annual Family Christmas Concert. Beginning at 3:00 pm.

Featuring musicians from our Family of Churches. Listen and join

in the music and fun, and enjoy some festive refreshments

afterwards in the parish hall.

Save the Date!

Parish Advent Mission December 16th, 17th and 18th at

Guardian Angels Church from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Mission Speaker

will be Fr. Ben St. Croix. Refreshments will be provided. Come

prepare yourself for the coming of Christ.

First Thursday, December 5 St. Michael Chapel Mass celebrated at 7:30 am. Please join us.

First Friday, December 6 - Mass at 12:10 and 7:00 pm, followed by Adoration &

Benediction.

Please Note: Confessions will be heard one hour before Mass and after Mass.

First Saturday, December 7 - Mass at 9:00 am, followed by One Hour

Adoration & Benediction.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Please join us Monday, December 9th to celebrate the Feast of the

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be

celebrated at Guardian Angels Church at 12:10 pm and 7:00 pm.

Knight’s of Columbus The Knights of Columbus Council #1428 will hold their General

Meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3rd in their hall.

Diocesan-Wide Day of Confessions

Monday, December 18, 2019

8:00 am - 7:00 pm Let every heart prepare Him room

Guardian Angels Church Invites

Everyone from Sacred Heart, St. Columbkille, St. Francis of Assisi

and St. Andrews Churches for this healing Sacrament.

Coming Up Dec 6 Milk Bag Mats: A Prayer and Service Ministry 3:00 pm

We say the rosary as we work.

Contact: Sharon Abbott 705-325-3543 or Colleen Clarke at 705-327-2605.

Dec 9 CWL Festive Turkey Dinner 6:30 pm

Tickets are $25.00 and are available following all weekend Masses or

contact Rose Carpino at 705-329-1569.

Dec 9 Christmas Melodies-St. Andrews Church 7:00 pm

Dec 14 23rd

Annual Christmas Wish Dinner 12:00 Noon

Guardian Angels Church Hall-Free Turkey Dinner for individuals and families in our

community who may not have the opportunity to share a Christmas Dinner with

others.

Dec 15 Parish & ‘Santa Brunch following 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses.

Come out and have your picture taken with Santa.

Advent Wreath Lighters

For families or individuals who would like to be Advent Wreath

Lighters at the beginning of our December Masses. Sign up

sheets are posted on clipboard on the chapel bulletin board.

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY

CHRISTMAS EVE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

Guardian Angels Church - 6:00 p.m.

St. Andrews Church - 7:00 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

CHRISTMAS DAY: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD St. Francis of Assisi Church - 9:30 a.m.

Guardian Angels Church - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

NEW YEAR’S EVE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST

VIGIL: OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD Guardian Angels Church - 5:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Church - 7:00 p.m.

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

FEAST OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD

NEW YEAR’S DAY: TUESDAY, JANUARY 1ST

2020 St. Francis of Assisi Church - 9:30 a.m.

Guardian Angels Church - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Socks for the Homeless

Again, this Advent boxes are at the doors of St.

Columbkille and Guardian Angels Churches. Thank you

for your generosity helping those less fortunate. The CSJ

Associate Lalemant community.

Please contact the Parish Office if you are interested

in joining the Church. 705-326-2849 Ext. 121

Guardian Angels Parish

November 23/24, 2019 November 24/25, 2018

Total Donation: $ 4,140 $ 3,618

Thank you everyone for your most generous donation in support of our Parishes.

Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.