December 17, 2017

Please pray for those who are sick and those who love and minister to them… Angela Jones Alfred Alevros Amy Searchwell Apolonia Alvarez Arlene Mose Betty Lee Blanch Trimm Catherine McAvoy Catherine Prince Cheryl Cucci Deborah Parker Deborah Schmidt Diane Beliveau Diane Deveaux Elmer Fabro Flo Byrne Fr. Joseph Gillis Gerard Burns

Gino Romagnuolo Gwen Roddy Ivanka Gorec Jack Trovato Janetta Fairservice Joan Lonergan Johnny Van Kemp Julie Leech Kelly Rochon Laurette Landry Lily Meagher Liza Davidson Louis Bardwell Lucy Laroche Margaret Gauthier Margaret Riordan Maria Polograbska Marcie & David Holmes Mildred Caine Molly Turnbull Rosa Maria Santos Ruby Wilson

Rudy Gorec Shelley Wilson Shelley Luckasavitch Tina Lordan Vesna Zakrajsek William Daley

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, December 18 9a.m. Intentions of Kathleen Walsh req. by Ellen Tuesday, December 19 9a.m. † Jeniffer Sinnott req. by her family Wednesday, December 20 9a.m †Douglas Flintoff req. by family Intentions of Barb, Adrian and Anna Keet req. by the Varghese family Chaplaincy students @ UOIT, Trent and Durham College Thursday, December 21 9a.m. † Jan Talmey req. by Sue Gualdieri Friday, December 22 9a.m. †Douglass Flintoff req. by Rita Flintoff Tkalcic family req. by Danica Metez †Caroline Denney req. by the Lapham and Lopez families Intentions of Faustina Varghese req. by the Varghese family Lawrence, Norberta and Luciano Woo req. by the Woo Family Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life Saturday, December 23 9a.m. †Esther Smaglinski req. by Gary and Theresa Smaglinksi 5p.m. †Felix and Josephine Brudek req. by Vicky Mikalauskas Sunday, December 24 9 a.m. Leo Abraham req. by Shannon Hawkyard 11a.m. All Parishioners

Please pray for the deceased and for those who mourn for them.

New Gift Shop at St. Joseph the Worker

Just in time for the Christmas season, St. Joseph the Worker Parish has opened a gift shop. The shop is open Tuesday to Friday in the parish office from 9:30am to 7pm and after weekend Masses in the Fr. Gignac room. We carry quality religious items supplied by Monticelli’s. All funds raised will go towards our church and support our growing parish community and ongoing faith programs. For more information, please call the parish office at: 905-432-2300 ext. 0

KNIGHT'S of COLUMBUS Knight of the month: Murray Caster Family of the month: Sir Knight Paul and Lady Sharon Graham * Dec. 19 - Executive Meeting - 7:30pm For Information about Knights membership, please call Hughie O’Grady at 905-728-2808

Adoration Times: Wednesday December 20th from 8:30-9pm. All are welcome.

SENIOR’S GROUP Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the hall for cards and fellowship! All are welcome.

PARISH NURSING If you or your loved ones are unable to attend Mass, the Parish Nurse or a member of the Pastoral Visiting Team can bring Communion to you at your home or hospital. Call the Parish Nurse at 905-432-2300 x. 202 to make arrangements. If you are admitted to hospital please make sure your parish affiliation is noted.

Third Sunday of Advent

FAMILY CORNER:

Advent to Easter is most important in the liturgical year because, through these seasons, we learn what our own mission is here on earth. In anticipation, we await the birth of Christ, the beginning of His mission, His Passion, and His Second Coming. In my missal, the theme for the Second Sunday of Advent is one of waiting with hope and expectations though sometimes we find ourselves in dark and hopeless situations. The readings from the Bible “constitute God’s light shining upon us in the waiting room of life.” This passage certainly struck a chord with me! Since 2015, my friend has had rapidly advancing ALS. Last year, after Christmas, she called to say her goodbyes; yet not long ago, we received a message from her. Part of her message read, “Two years later, I'm still in the celestial waiting room, fidgeting in a plastic chair and thumbing through God's old magazines.” Friends had passed away, but, still here, she decided she should be as active as possible. She danced at a special wedding, helped a friend recuperate from surgery, and lent what strength she had to fighting a flood. Our mission is to give ourselves to others in the service of the Lord – to love. Recently, I attended a celebration of life for a 22-year old who died in an accident. I did not know this young man except through his mother, but her stories pointed to a compassionate and loving person who wanted to right injustice. I have learned through these experiences that, in our lives, what matters is what we do with those lives. My wonderful friend, and this amazing young man, have shown us that actions matter. As we remain in life’s waiting room, let us be

certain that our good actions maintain right relationships. - Jeremiah

Catholic Woman’s League

The Catholic Women’s League thanks all

parishioners, families and friends for supporting

us throughout the year. We wish all

of you a very Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year.

CD of the Month

The Mass Explained by Fr. Larry Richards

What is the significance of the Mass? Is it in the Bible? Fr. Larry Richards is an

inspiring and dynamic speaker who presents exciting and powerful insights into the history, spirituality, and biblical foundations of the Mass. He opens the door for us to enter more profoundly into this most perfect prayer and unite our offering with that of the priest. This will change the way you experience this most sacred of all mysteries – the source and summit of our lives. CD is available in the parish office

Register for French Immersion

You are invited to enroll your child into the French Immersion program at schools across the Durham Catholic District School Board. Online registration opens December 11, 2017 to January 19, 2018. Students entering Grade 1 in September 2018 are eligible to register. Visit dcdsb.ca to learn more about our French Immersion program and to register your child. Opening Doors to Opportunities!

Christmas Masses:

Sunday, December 24th

Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Regular Sunday Mass)

Mass at 11:00 a.m. (Regular Sunday Mass)

Confessions at 4:30 p.m.

Carols at 5:30 p.m.

Mass at 6:00 p.m.— Christmas Mass

Carols at 8:00 p.m.

Mass at 8:30 p.m.— Christmas Mass

Carols at 11:30 p.m.

Mass at Midnight—Christmas Mass

*Please note: Christmas Eve Mass does not fulfill the Sunday obligation. Monday, December 25th Carols at 8:30 a.m.

Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Carols at 10:30 a.m.

Mass at 11:00 a.m. Masses for Mary Mother of God:

Sunday, December 31st

Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Regular Sunday Mass)

Mass at 11:00 a.m. (Regular Sunday Mass)

Mass at 5:00 p.m.—New Year’s Eve Mass

* Please note: New Year’s Eve Mass does not fulfill the Sunday obligation. Monday, January 1st

Mass at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. **THE OFFICE AND CHAPEL WILL BE CLOSED FROM DEC. 22nd THROUGH JAN. 2nd **