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THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - DECEMBER 15, 2019
Weekend Masses: Saturday @ 5 p.m.; Sunday @ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 9:30 a.m., Tuesday
& Thursday @ 12:10 pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Wed. after 9:30 am. Mass
Rosary: Recited one half hour before weekday Masses
Music Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm. New singers and
instrumentalists welcome
Reconciliation: Saturdays @ 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Sacrament of Baptism: Preparation to be completed before the
Sacrament is celebrated.
Sacrament of Marriage: At least six months notice must be given.
Mass Bonaventure Retirement Home: Third Thursday of each month
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES: 8:00 PM. AND 11:00 PM.
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS: 11:00 AM.
NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS: 5:00 PM.
NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS: 11:00 AM.
Prayer…we ask that you remember the sick of our parish: Fr. Pat
Power, Br. Dave Murphy, Gerard Carey, Tony Murphy, Marie Joy, Jerry
Lewis, Peggy Reid. Lord, comfort them in their time of sickness and bless
those who care for them. If you would like to have a friend / family member
named in the Bulletin & remembered at our Eucharistic celebrations
please ask their permission and call the Parish Office @ 754-2170 or email
[email protected] by Wednesday noon.
Funeral… We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family
and friends of the late JEROME FRANCIS CONWAY May the Lord
console you and grant eternal rest to the soul of your loved one.
JOURNEYING WITH MATTHEW (facilitated by Dr. Gerard Whitty, D.Min) Thursday, December 19 @ 7 pm. in the Parish Room. Parking available behind the Basilica which is through the Arch or behind St. Bon’s, from there you can enter directly in to the Parish Room. Please call 754-2170 or email [email protected] to register.
“AWAY IN A MANGER”, the annual exhibit of nativities from around the
world, is open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am. to 4:00 pm. and Monday,
December 23 10:00 am. – 4:00 pm. at the Basilica-Cathedral Museum in the
Mullock Library – Pastoral Centre Archdiocese of St. John’s next to the Basilica.
The exhibit will close for the season on Monday, Dec. 23. Explore the meaning
of Christmas by visiting this exhibit of over 130 nativity sets. Enjoy the beauty of
the Giesu Bambino (Baby Jesus) carved in 1855. A good time to slow down and
reflect with your eyes and your heart. Hot chocolate & refreshments will be
served. All are welcome. For more information or to arrange a group visit outside
weekend hours please call 726-3660.
-- CELEBRATION OF RECONCILIATION: St. Paul’s Parish -Tuesday,
Dec. 17 @ 7 pm.; St. Patrick’s Parish – Wednesday, Dec. 18 @ 7 pm.
-- ST. PIUS X CHURCH, Smithville Crescent; “Finding God in the Dark” Sunday. Dec. 15, 7-9 pm.
EMMAUS HOUSE … if you would like to help Emmaus House with a
donation of food or a personal care item … then: --Simply take a card (from
the tree at the main entrance) with the item(s) that you’d like to donate … --
Place your purchased item(s) in a bag marked “Emmaus House” … -- Then,
return the item(s) to the parish office during the weekdays, OR, place at the
bottom of this tree at one of our weekend Liturgy celebrations (5 pm.
Saturday, 8:30 am. or 11 am. Sunday). Thank you for your continued
generosity!
Each year the Basilica Parish
distributes Christmas Hampers to the less fortunate in our community, you have
demonstrated in the past a genuine Christmas spirt of sharing for the needy.
Once again, you have an opportunity to contribute to this worthy, charitable
cause by providing a monetary offering. Envelopes are provided at the
entrances to the Basilica for your contribution. (An Income Tax receipt will be
issued for donations of $20 or more.) Thank you for your continued support.
SAVE THE DATE : ADVENT TEA - Thursday, December 19th in the
Parish Room after the 12:10 pm. Mass. Come and enjoy a cup of tea, see old
friends and make new ones.
In time for Christmas, the Basilica Heritage Foundation is pleased to
announce the arrival of its 2019 Basilica stained glass Christmas ornament.
Inspired by Gerard Earley’s Nativity window in the Basilica, the ornament
illustrates this beautiful Irish arts and crafts style window. Also available are a
selection of Christmas cards based on our Nativity ornaments, and five new
ornaments based on the Basilica’s stained glass windows: the Queen of Holy
Rosary, Our Lady of Fatima, The Crucifixion, The Immaculate Conception,
as well the Koch Nativity ornament. Also available is the new book “Colouring
the Basilica’s Stained Glass Windows, Vol. 1.” We have available packages
of 10 Christmas cards with or without a verse for $15. All sales help restore
the Basilica’s 63 stained glass windows; items are available at the Basilica Visitors’ Desk after weekend masses, and during business hours at the Basilica
Parish Office.
Prayer to Know My Vocation
… Lord, I want to be happy in
this life and spend eternity
with You in the life to come.
From the first moment of my
existence, You knew my
vocation. Please help me
discover Your plan for my life.
Help me to know myself. Help
me to overcome my fears.
Help me to want what You
want. Help me to trust You
completely. Send Your Holy
Spirit into my mind and heart
so, I can see the gifts You
have given me and hear Your
call to serve the Church.
Increase my desire to bring
others to You and to help
them reach heaven. Mary,
Most Holy Mother of God,
pray for me, that I can
discover my vocation and
have the courage to respond
in faith. AMEN
“Faith is the assurance of that
which is hoped for.”
If you believe in the Giver of
the call, you can hope to be
true to it. Will you follow Christ
as a priest, deacon or in the
consecrated life? Call Father
Jeff Kolonel at (709)745-8183
or Father Ray Earle (709)781-
1696 or Father Philip Melvin
at (709)754- 1195 or email:
A Basilica Parish special project during the Christmas Season. Lights adorn a
tree on the Basilica grounds and are lit until the end of the Christmas Season. You can remember a loved
one by making a donation (receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more) to have a bulb lit in their
memory and we will place your loved one’s name in the book, which is on display in the Basilica. During the
past week bulbs have been lit for the following: Theresa, Tom, Anna, Jack Bennett, Eileen & Edmund Bishop,
William Bulger, William & Mary Bulger, Ann Copper Byrne, Felix & Jane Byrne, Theresa Byrne Dahl, Paul
Joseph Carey, Richard (Dick) Carroll, Carl Chaulk, Hank Cox, Patricia Crane, John Denver, Leo & Marie
Dillon, Robert Dillon, Margaret & George Dodd, Donovan Family, Geraldine Doyle, Bernice Driscoll, Butch
Escott, Joan & Bill Escott, Anita Foley, Donald Foley, James Foley, Jr. (2), James Foley, Sr., Martin Foley,
James Fuller, Marie Fuller, Gary Sr. & Gary Jr. Glass, Art Goodland, Edward & Josephine Goodland,
Florence & Harry Hanlon, Betty Sellars Hibbs, Len Hillier, Joan Howlett, James & Margaret Jordan, Ed &
Mona Kennedy, Donna & John Lee, Thomas, Patrick & James Linehan, Deceased members of Mahon
Family, Frank, Mary & Earl Manning, Cyril & Mary Martin, Deceased members of Murphy, O’Toole,
McDonald, O’Keefe, Bavis, Gladney, Butt, Carey, Reardon, Keating, Druken, Lawlor Conway & Gerol
Families, Mary Leonard, Katherine McDonald, Michael McDonald, William McDonald, Pat, Brendan & John
McGrath, Deceased members of Molloy Family, Michael & Regina Mullowney, Nora & John Mullowney, Kay
Newhook, Catherine Nichol, Hubert & Joan Noseworthy, Kelly Ann Nugent, O’Brien Family, Joan O’Brien,
Theresa Ralph Oliver, Deceased Oliver Family, Holly Parsons, Annie Power, Claude Power, Edward Power,
James Power, Jimmy Power, Mary Power, Patrick Power, Vickie Power, Bonnie Purcell, Patrick Purcell.
Mary Reddy, Gus, Theresa, Florence Redmond, Margaret, John, Sr., Jack, Jr. Redmond, Joe & Mark
Roberts, Deceased members of O’Rourke & Roberts Families, Dorothy Sellars, Ann, Alice, Len, Sr. & Len,
Jr. Sellars, Les & Bride Sellars, Catherine Smart, Special Intention, Bride Stamp, Frank Stamp, Margaret
Stamp, Patrick Stamp, Rick Stamp, Mildred, Alf, Sr, Alf, Jr., Ronnie Stevenson, Rosemary Bernadette Tilley,
Chris Trammell, Cecilia & Gus Tulk, Francis, Angela, Jim, Veronica & Paul Wade, Dolores Wall, Michael T.
Walsh, Patrick & Catherine Walsh, Ignatius Ward, Jr., Ignatius & Mary Ward, Mary Webber, Anne, Paul
White, Winnifred E. White, Winnifred E. White, Harold Whitten, Theresa Whitten, John Wilson,
> CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND LIGHTING <>>< This year again we shall be decorating with flowers &
lighting our beautiful Basilica for the Christmas liturgies. If you wish to make a contribution to the decoration, you may
leave your donation at the Parish Office or put it in with your Sunday offering. For your convenience we have provided
envelopes marked “Basilica Flower & Lighting Fund” at the entrances to the Basilica. Thank you.
EMMAUS HOUSE – During the month of OCTOBER Emmaus House held 475 interviews, helped a total of
564 adult and 174 children; during the month of NOVEMBER Emmaus House held 491 interviews, helped a
total of 556 adults and 162 children. We would like to thank our parishioners and friends for their continued
support of Emmaus House.
Sunday: $6,684.35; Dues: $855; Candles: $320.; Hampers: $741.; Assessment: $50.
Lights of Love .. $735; Flowers/Lighting ... $400.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10,
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JOB OPPORTUNITY – Position Available! Corpus Christi Parish is seeking an individual for the position of Parish
Administrative Assistant for 25 hrs. per week. This individual will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and
general office duties to facilitate the efficient operation of the Parish and provide support to Parish Committees, etc., as
approved by the Pastor. This individual will require proficiency in office operation procedure, computer skills,
communication skills (verbal and written), multitasking, general accounting (petty cash, etc.) as well as relationship
management. Applicants may forward their resumes to Theresa Whiffen, HR Manager at [email protected] or fax 709-
726-3615. Closing date for resumes is 11:59 pm., on December 29th, 2019.
WINTER 2020 GROUP OFFERINGS – RUAH COUNSELLING CENTRE please go to www.rcsj.or for more
information: Rebuilding After the End of a Relationship, Separation & Divorce (8 weeks beginning
January 13, Wednesdays @7-9 pm.); Stress Management (8 weeks beginning January 22, Wednesdays 7-
9 pm.)(; Self-Empowerment for Women (8 weeks beginning January 23, Thursdays 7-9 pm.) When You
See Red for Women (8 weeks beginning January 29, Wednesdays 12 Noon-2 pm.); When You See Red
for Men (8 weeks beginning February 4., Tuesdays 7-9 pm.)…RUAH Counselling Centre provides
individual, couple and family counselling. Please contact Samantha Lake @ 579-0168 for more information.
THE CENTRE FOR LIFE “Computers for Seniors” is open for registration for Fall classes. If you are interested in
registering or want more information please call 579-1500. >>> Counselling and support services are available for post-
abortive women and any woman in an unexpected pregnancy. Professional confidential counselling services are
available by contacting 709-579-3818 or by email [email protected]. There is no fee for the services provided
by the Centre for Life.
TERRA NOVA COUNCIL, K OF C, St. Clare Ave., Christmas Raffle, Sunday December 15th, 1-4 pm. . …. Knights of Columbus Council 7405 regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 17th, meeting room of Mary Queen of Peace Church. Rosary @ 7:30 pm. followed by meeting. All Brother Knights are welcome.
BINGO! Cowan Plaza – Corner of Topsail Road and Burgeo Street – seven nights a week.
Please support this Bingo as it financially supports our
Knights of Columbus - St. Clare Avenue every Wednesday and Sunday.
ANNUAL DUES … A reminder that November-December are months we set aside for paying our annual
dues. The Annual Dues is an extra amount parishioners give to the Parish as we enter the very
expensive time of winter where heating bills, as an example, reach over $10,000.00 per month. As you
know, all donations to the Parish are tax deductible. If you want your donation to count on the 2019 tax return,
you will need to have your contributions in by December 31, 2019, or it would then go on the 2020 tax
return. For those who use weekly envelopes, there is one for the annual dues in your box and there are
additional envelopes on the tables as you come into church for everyone else. Parishioners are asked to
give whatever you can afford to give. It is very much appreciated. We are all called to be good stewards of
our gifts, giving of our time, talents and treasure to the work of the Lord in our Parish. If you attend our Parish
for Masses, and your envelope collection is sent back to another Parish we would appreciate a donation
towards the Parish expenses. Thank you, to all Parishioners who have contributed already.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE * Solidarity Tour to the Brazilian Amazon! July 7-23, 2020. You will have the
opportunity to - visit Development & Peace partners in Brazil! – Deliver Solidarity Letters signed by thousands of
Canadians! – learn more about Social Pastorals of the Brazilian Catholic Church! Application deadline: January 6, 2020.
Cost: $3,000 (We will help you fundraise!) please contact Selina at [email protected].
Weekly Reflection In the beginning of today’s Gospel, John the Baptist sends his disciples to Jesus asking the question,
“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” We are called to proclaim our belief and love in Jesus,
in words and in actions. As we are in the midst of Advent this is a good time to remind ourselves to be bold in expressing
our joy as the hope, promise, and love that is manifested in Christ’s birth is celebrated, and to also express his words in
actions, whether it be in a kind word to someone in need of one, a helping action to someone, or a donation made to a
charity. We all have the ability whether it be the giving of our time, talent or treasure to put God’s love into action this
season, and my wish is to you that when this is done, you feel God’s presence as you live your faith, strengthening the
belief in the answer to the question that John the Baptist posed, that yes, Jesus is the one who has come. (Tom Drzaie)
