Christmas MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Vigil Mass
Saturday, December 24th, 2022
11:30 Carols
12:00 a.m. Solemn Midnight Mass
Christmas Day Masses
Sunday, December 25th, 202
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
The Holy Family Mass
Friday, December 30th, 9:05 a.m.
New Years' Eve Mass - Solemnity of Mary
Saturday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.
New Years' Day Masses - Solemnity of Mary
Sunday, January 1st, 2023
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Confession
Saturday December 24th and Saturday December 31st : NO confessions at 4:00-4:30 p.m.
See Day of Confessions schedule for confession opportunities.
FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Next Sunday, December 11, 2022
after the 9:00 am and before the 11:00 am mass.
DAY OF CONFESSIONS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022
Let every heart prepare Him room
Confession times at St. Cecilia Church
on December 16th:
9:45 to 10:45 a.m., 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.,
5:00 to 5:30 p.m., & 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
LIVING WITH CHRIST MISSALS
Sunday, Nov. 27th is the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of a new liturgical year. Sunday Missals for 2022-2023 are available for purchase at the back of the church while supplies last. The price is $5.00
St. Vincent De Paul Society 'Christmas Star Program'
Starts Next Weekend
The St. Cecilia Conference of The St. Vincent De Paul Society will be running their Christmas Star Program beginning next weekend, November 26/27, 2022.
Please note a few important changes for this year: Please donate grocery cards ONLY.
Please include the dollar value of the card.
The tree may not be displayed next weekend, however, you may donate grocery gift cards to the programme beginning next weekend by:
-giving to an usher at Mass
-placing in the offertory collection basket
-dropping through the parish office mail slot at 161 Annette Street.
Please donate your cards by: Sunday, December 11th, 2022
Many in our community are experiencing strained budgets due to inflation and high food costs. Thank you for sharing with our neighbours who find themselves in need at this time.
CHRISTMAS CAKES & CARDS
Right to Life Christmas Cards and Campaign Life fruitcakes will be on sale after Masses this Advent season. Also for sale this year, Sweet Gift Boxes & Savoury Gift Boxes.
As in previous years, during the months preceding the great 'Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord', Right to Life Christmas Cards and Campaign Life fruitcakes will be on sale in the vestibule after Saturday and Sunday Masses. Please purchase these items generously which support the Culture of Life in our society. On behalf of the Unborn, the Handicapped and The Family,
Thank you!
See the poster in the vestibule for pricing details.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
If you are a registered parishioner and have moved in the past year, please inform the office of your change in address. Thank-you!
TOGETHER IN WORSHIP CANADA
Sunday, December 18, 2022 4:00- 6:00 p.m.
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
222 Ridely Blvd., Toronto
Come and join us for Lessons & Carols featuring the Together in Worship Canada Choir. Tickets are $20 for Adults, Seniors and kids $10.
CONTACT: St. Margaret’s Parish Office
PHONE: 416-485-7781
EMAIL: stmargaretofscotland@archtoronto.org
WEBSITE: www.tiwc.ca
BEREAVEMENT DAY OF RETREAT
Saturday, December 10, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
Theme: “Let the healing hands of Jesus bless you with peace and Healing”
Preached by the centre team.
CONTACT: 905-278-5229 or office@qoa.ca
COST: $45 includes lunch
DEADLINE: December 14, 2022
To participate, please email: aboutbeingcatholic@gmail.com with your name and if you are bringing anyone with you.
Scripture Readings for
11 December 2022
Third Sunday of Advent
First Reading: Isaiah 35 : 1 -6a, 10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146
Second Reading: James 5 : 7 -10
Gospel: Matthew 11 : 2 - 11
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Dec 5 - Sun. Dec 11
Monday 9:05 a.m.
Herb Clough (RIP)
Req. by the Tran Family
Tuesday 9:05 a.m.
Jozef Veselovsky (RIP)
Req. by Frances McKee
Wednesday 9:05 a.m.
Herb Clough (RIP)
Req. by Maria Ruccolo
Thursday 9:05 a.m.
Herb Clough (RIP)
Req. by Frances McKee
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Emiddio Ruccolo (RIP)
Req. by Maria Ruccolo
Saturday 7 p.m.
Jardelina Melo and Manuel Umbelina (RIP)
Req. by Their children
Sunday 9 a.m.
Ann Clough (INT)
On her Birthday
Req. by her friends
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Hang Sam Lee, Richard Mijares, Drew Fiala, Connie Tari-Kornhauser, Lisa Reardon, Stuart Robson, Rosa Maria Santos, Bianca Auriemma, Rosie Po, Frank Ferreira, Antonina Koziara, Julia Collins, Mary Ann Cuschieri, Sebastian Caravalho, Anne Tran Fazzalari, Gabriel Sebastian Romano, Robert Freimuts, Giuseppe R., Mikayla Haswell, Victoria Cooper, Anna Solims, Lorenza Varga, Steven McKinney, Krysten Telfer, Edward Spiteri, Maria Ruccolo, Ignacio Juarez Ednet, Dominic Coccimiglio, Winifred Ismail, Mimi Ashton, Ann Baby, Marta DiGregorio, Guy Alcamo, and Rosa Loschiavo
Please notify the office of any changes to the list.
OFFERTORY
Weekly $ 1,170.00
Baptism $ 200.00
Restoration $ 835.00
Thank you for your on-going support!
2022 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are ready for pick-up at the back of the church.
Please print your full name, address, and phone number on the envelope, when making your first few 2022 donations.
New envelope users/parishioners are asked to fill out a Parish Registration Form (available from an usher) and return it to an usher to obtain offertory envelopes for 2022.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
If you moved this year, please inform the office of your new address. Thank you.