SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 8, 2019

HOLY FAMILY ADVENT PROJECT- Our collection of personal care items was such a success last year that we decided to make that our focus for Advent again this year. We would also like to add baby formula and baby food as it is so often requested. We will be delivering our donations to St. Vincent de Paul and to Lily’s Place, a shelter for families awaiting housing the week of December 15. Suggested items include:

Shampoo, conditioner, bars of soap, liquid soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, combs and brushes, sanitary products for women, hand cream, face cream, disposable wipes, body wash, personal size tissues, bathroom tissue. Thank you in advance for your kind generosity to those in need at this most holy time of the year.

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION will take place at Holy Family on Sunday Dec 15 at 2:30pm. It will also be available at the following parishes and times > St. Joseph’s Parish Sun Dec 8 – 2pm > St. Paul the Apostle Wed Dec 11 - 2-4pm & 7-8pm > St. John the Apostle Sun Dec 15 – 1pm > St. Mary’s Cathedral – variety of times – visit stmaryscathedral.ca

CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin in February 2020 & supports the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Call Liturgical Publications at 1-800-268-2637.

ARCHDIOCESAN EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Monday, December 9th, 7:30 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Please join the Archdiocese, with the Religious Congregation of Notre Dame, their associates and alumni as they celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Birth of their foundress, Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys. Social to follow at École Cathédrale. All are welcome.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION IS OFFERED AT HOLY FAMILY Tuesday afternoon (1 – 7 pm), Thursday afternoon (1 – 7 pm) and Sunday afternoon (1 – 3 pm), December 8, 10 & 12, 2019

Adorers are needed to cover one of the following times each week:

Tuesday 2 – 3 pm (two adorers needed - please call Nicole 613-542-2149)

Tuesday 4 – 5 pm (one adorer needed - please call Allison 613-650-7824)

Sunday 1 – 2 pm (one adorer needed - please call Nicole 613-542-2149)

In addition to our personal intentions, may we also pray that every country determine to take the necessary measures to make the future of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority (Holy Father’s December intention)

YOUR MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP BUY CHRISTMAS FLOWERS for Holy Family Church will be gratefully accepted DEC 7/8 and DEC14/15. Contributions may be made in memory of a deceased family member or friend. Please put your contribution in the regular collection in an envelope marked “Christmas Flowers”, including your name, address and/or envelope number and the name of the deceased person(s) you wish to honour.

The Knights of Columbus will continue to sell Christmas Cards at Holy Family this weekend, Dec 7/8. Help support the good work of the Knights by purchasing their beautiful Christmas cards.

Holly Jolly Christmas Craft and Bake Sale Report Sandy Murchie is very pleased to report a total of $2,371.20 raised for our Parish! Special thanks to all conveners and their volunteers, to St. Francis of Assisi School for use of their facilities, to the group of parishioners who carried tables to and from the school and helped with setup, to donors of various items, and to parish members and others who supported the sale in many ways. Congratulations and thank you, a job well done!

PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL: Please remember in your prayers the following: Dale Ezard, Doreen Saunders, David Joseph Tessier, Steve Black, Hilda Dubeau, Deacon John Ezard, Molly Kirkpatrick, Barbara Martin, Al Joslin, Bernadette Murphy, Laura Mayfield, Tony Carvalo Senior & Junior, Cecilia Hurtubise, Freda Coyle, Cindy Carquez, Patrick Michaud, Jen & Tammy Latosha.

Providence Care Hospital needs volunteers to help Roman Catholic patients and clients attend Sunday Mass held at 2:00 pm. Responsibilities include pushing wheelchairs and walking alongside persons who require assistance/supervision. If you feel God is calling you to this ministry, please contact

Chris O’Connor at oconnorc@providencecare.ca or 613.544.4900 X 53058

Holy Innocents Mass at 7:00 pm on Friday Dec. 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Plan to attend with family and friends to pray for our innocent victims of abortion who have died at Kingston General Hospital, their parents, doctors and staff and for an end to the sin of abortion. May God Bless you. Campaign Life Coalition 613-389-4472.

Christmas: Nativity of the Lord

Tuesday December 24th 5:15 pm 8:00 pm

Wednesday December 25th 10:00 am

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (New Year’s)

Tuesday December 31st 7:00 pm

Wednesday January 1st 10:00 am

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