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SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE AFTER 9:00 AM MASS
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME AND MEET YOUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS IN THE PARISH HALL.
NOVEMBER 26TH LAURA POKOCKY
DECEMBER 3RD PETER CASSIDY
Dear Friends in
Christ Jesus,
Today the Holy Catholic Church celebrates the feast of ‘Christ the King’. The King of Kings was born like one among us and experienced our humanness and knows our challenges and weaknesses. He loves us all with His unconditional love and judges with unlimited compassion. On the day of Judgement, He will welcome all to enter into His kingdom of love and kindness. He will give us all eternal reward to be with Him forever. We are all called in a special way to experience His countless blessings in our brothers and sisters and thus enter into His kingdom of light. So let us extend ourselves to others who are in need. God bless you all. Fr. Peter
SPIRITUAL THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“I believe in Christ like I believe in the Sun. Not because, I can see it; but by it, I can see everything else”.
SAINT’S CORNER
SAINT ANDREW (November 30th )
Andrew came from Bethsaida in Galilee. A disciple of John the Baptist, He was presented at Jesus’baptism. When John started, “Behold the Lamb of God”, Andrew understood and followed Jesus. Going to his brother Simon Peter, Andrew told him that he had found the Messiah. It is uncertain where Andrew preached or where he died, but ancient tradition associates him with Greece. Another tradition links him with Scotland. He is a patron saint of Scotland and Russia, of the Greek Church and of the fishing industry.
A GENTLE REMINDER…
From next week onwards, we use our new Sunday Missal. God bless you all.
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,
KING OF THE UNIVERSE
THIRTY-FOURTHSUNDAY OF
ORDINARY TIMES
(Liturgical colour WHITE, symbolizing JOY)
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Sanctuary candle for this month is burning for the speedy recovery of those who are sick. May God continue to bless and heal them in Christ our Lord. “If one member suffers, we all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together.” (1Cor. 12:26)
NOVEMBER DEVOTION
The month of November is dedicated to the poor souls in purgatory. All souls day falls on November 2nd, which is when we commemorate all the faithful departed. The indulgences attached to this devotion are seven years and seven quarantines each day; plenary indulgence on any day of the month under the usual conditions.
HOLY MASS IN THE HOME
If you would like to have a Holy Mass celebrated at your home, please call the office to book. Fr. Peter will celebrate a Mass at your home on Wednesdays at 6 pm. Please invite your friends and neighbours to participate. God bless.
DICTIONARY OF THE CATHOLIC TERMS:
Christ the King: A feast celebrated on the last Sunday of the Church’s year acclaiming Christ as King of the Worlds.
NOVENA TO CHRIST THE KING
Recite One Our Father, One Hail Mary and One Glory Be per day followed by the Novena Prayer:
O Lord our God, You alone are the Most Holy King and Ruler of all nations.
We pray to You, Lord, in the great expectation of receiving from You, O Divine King, mercy, peace, justice and all good things.
Protect, O Lord our King, our families and the land of our birth.
Guard us we pray Most Faithful One.
Protect us from our enemies and from Your Just Judgment
Forgive us, O Sovereign King, our sins against you.
Jesus, You are a King of Mercy.
We have deserved Your Just Judgment
Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us.
We trust in Your Great Mercy.
O most awe-inspiring King, we bow before You and pray;
May Your Reign, Your Kingdom, be recognized on earth. Amen.
ADVENT: A TIME OF PREPARATION
In the Catholic Church, Advent is a period of preparation, extending over four Sundays, before Christmas. The word Advent comes from the Latin advenio, “to come to”, and refers to the coming of Christ. This refers, first of all, to our celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas; but second, to the coming of Christ in our lives through grace and the Sacrament of Holy Communion; and finally, to His second coming at the end of time. Our preparations, therefore, should have all three comings in mind. We need to prepare our souls to receive Christ worthily. So let us prepare to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent next Sunday.
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
November 27th Knights of Columbus Meeting 7pm
(PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE AS SOON AS YOU ARE AWARE OF A DATE AND TIME OF AN UPCOMING MEETING IN THE PARISH.)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Christians in Asia- That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.
24 Hour Adoration
On Friday, December 1stat 9 am to Saturday, December 2nd at 9 am there will be a 24 hour Adoration. Come and find peace in the Lord. The sign-up sheet is in the back of the church; see reverse side of sheet for the late hours.
The Church Mouse says,
“with great power comes great electricity bill.”
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLICCHURCH
What does it mean to say that Jesus ascended into Heaven? With Jesus, one of us has arrived home with God and remains there forever. In His Son, God is close to all of us in a human way. Moreover, Jesus says in the Gospel of John, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself” (Jn 12:32).
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Please call us at 705-645-2294
If you would like to have a visit or anyone whom you know are sick, please kindly give us a call. Father Peter would like to take Communion and pray with them. Let us continue to pray for those who are sick and their speedy recovery. God bless.
FATHER ROY
Father Roy celebrates the 13th anniversary of his ordination on Wednesday, December 13th. He will celebrate the 9 am Mass on that day and the CWL will provide refreshments afterwards. Please try to attend this special Mass and join us for refreshments afterwards.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
We would like to recognize the wedding anniversaries of our parishioners in the bulletin beginning in January 2018. If you would like to participate, please see the sign-up sheet at the back of the church.
DICTIONARY OF CATHOLIC TERMS
CHRIST THE KING: A feast celebrated on the last Sunday of the Church’s year acclaiming Christ as King of the Worlds.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CHRISTMAS CARDS
Religious Christmas Cards are on sale after ALL WEEKEND MASSES.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CASH CALENDARS
The Cash Calendars will be on sale in November and December. Prizes drawn everyday in 2018. Calendars are only $20.00. Thank you for your support!
QUOTES FROM ST. TERESA OF AVILA
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.
To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.
For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.
I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.
We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can – namely, surrender our will and fulfill God’s will in us.
I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible.
THANK YOU TO ‘ELVA KOCHER’
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ELVA VERY MUCH FOR HER GENEROUS DONATION OF MONEY TO PURCHASE THE NEW LECTIONARY.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER FUND
If you would like to make a donation towards the Christmas Flower Fund on behalf of a deceased loved one. Please put your donation in an envelope and indicate your name and the deceased person(s) you wish your donation to be in memory of and place the envelope in the collection basket. The cut off date to make a donation is Sunday, December 10th. A Mass will be offered for your deceased loved ones on December 25th, 2017 at 10:00 am.
YOUR HELP IS REQUIRED
The Knights of Columbus are planning to conduct the Christmas tree program again this year. They are looking for families that could use some assistance. If you know of a family or single parent that could use help, please contact them, get their permission and the quietly give the details to Father Peter by December 14th. All names and information will be kept confidential. A box of traditional Christmas dinner items will be provided as well as some financial support. This is available to any Catholic family of the parish, active or non-active.
In everything, whether it is a thing sensed or a thing known, God himself is hidden within. – St. Bonaventure
MUSKOKA ADVENT CHOIR presents What Kind of Throne?
The 80+ voice Muskoka Advent Choir invites you to experience the story of Christmas in this visual and musical presentation. This is a freewill offering in support of Muskoka Chaplaincy Assoc., Orillia Pregnancy Resource Centre, and The Door Youth Drop-in Centre. The concert is on Friday, Dec. 1st at 7 pm at St. Paul’s, 235 John St., Gravenhurst or Sunday, Dec.10th at 7 pm at Pinegrove Fellowship, 295 Taylor Road, Bracebridge.