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The Cluster Parishes of Our Lady of Mercy, St. Benedict, St. Joseph
Masses & Confessions
St. Benedict
Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 10:00 am Sunday - 6:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday - 6:30 pm (Vespers) Thursday - 7:00 pm (Confessions) Tues/Thurs - 6-6:30 pm
St. Joseph
Sunday - 11:00 am Wednesday & Saturday - 9:30 am (Confessions) Wed/Sat - 9-9:30 am
Our Lady of Mercy
Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:00 am Monday to Friday - 12:10 pm (Confessions) Mon-Fri - 11:30 am-12 pm Sat - 10:30-11:30 am
Latin Mass
2nd Fridays - 7pm - St. Joseph Church
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Parish Administrator Fr. Brian Jane - ex. 11
Email: [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Fr. Anthony Eboh Email: [email protected] - ex. 16
Deacon Deacon Lyle LaLonge - ex. 26 Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Minister Leonia Downie - ex. 15 Email: [email protected]
Secretaries Lisa De Sena - ex. 14 Anna Iafrate - ex. 13
Ginette Villemaire - ex. 13
Housekeeper Gayle Carroll
Caretakers Chris Burley (Our Lady of Mercy) Lauchie MacDougall (St. Joseph) Teena Burley - (St. Joseph) Mike Potvin - (St. Benedict)
(Office) St. Benedict Church 1011 Oak Ave., Sarnia, ON N7S 1J4
Our Lady of Mercy Church 390 N. Christina St., Sarnia, ON N7T 5V9
St. Joseph Church 291 Stuart St., Sarnia, ON N7T 3B9
Office Hours: Monday to Friday ~ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 519-336-2653 Fax #: 1-833-997-1197
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sbsjolm.dol.ca
December 8, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sacramental
Baptism… Parents must be registered members at one of our parishes. Preparation class is mandatory. Scheduled Baptism Dates: St. Benedict, Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph: 1st Sunday of the month.
First Communion & Confirmation...
These sacraments will take place according to church calendar. Please check the bulletin for notices on preparation, registration and set dates. If your child does not attend a catholic school, please notify the parish. Preparation is mandatory.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(R.C.I.A.)… Classes are set from September to Pentecost. For more information or to register please call the parish office.
Marriage… Approx. 1 year advance notice is appreciated. One of the applicants being married must be a member of one of our cluster parishes. Please contact the parish office to fill out a marriage registration form. Marriage Prep Course is mandatory.
Care & Anointing of the Sick...
Holy Communion is brought regularly to parishioners that are homebound, in nursing homes, and hospitals. Please notify the parish office if you know of someone that is in need of receiving holy communion. For the Anointing of the Sick please contact the parish office. Note: In order to receive sacraments when in hospital or continuous care facilities, please inform the facility’s administration of your Catholic faith.
Funeral… After your initial contact with the funeral home, please contact the parish office for mass preparation. (Pre-planning is encouraged.)
Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery & Resurrection Cemetery & Crematorium 1885 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario
519-542-2623 ~ www.dol.ca Family Service Advisors: Jennifer Siklosi & Tiffanie Vancoillie
SVDP Food Bank & Help Center
228 Davis St. ~ 519-337-1058
Mon /Wed 11-3 & Fri 1-4
Year of Prayer
https://www.facebook.com/sbsjolm.dol.ca/
Sarnia Deanery
Celebration of the Feast
of the Immaculate Conception
Monday, Dec. 9 Our Lady of Mercy Church ~ Mass at 7pm
Rosary prayed 20 minutes before Mass. All are invited to join with our fellow Deanery
Parishes in this celebration.
Advent Confessions
Advent Confession Times
at our Cluster Churches:
Sat. Dec. 14 Our Lady of Mercy 10:30am-12:30pm
Sat. Dec. 21 St. Benedict 1:00-3:00 pm
Syro-Malabar Mass
Celebrated every 2nd Sunday of the month at St. Benedict Church
at 2:30pm. All are welcome!
Inaugural Mass - Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30pm Celebrant: Mar Jose Kalluvelil, Bishop Reception to follow in the parish hall.
Offertory envelope box sets for 2020 are ready for pickup at church entrances including box sets for auto debit users. Our Parish Christmas letter and mass schedule is also included with your envelope box set.
All are welcome to attend
our 19th Annual Memorial
Candlelight Service
on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 5:30pm
at Resurrection Cemetery in the Mausoleum. Candles will be provided for the Lighting
Ceremony. Seating is available. Non-perishable
food items will be accepted for the Food Bank.
December 8, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent
Weekday Masses & Intentions Meetings & Happenings
St. Benedict
Dec. 8 2:30 pm - Syro-Malabar Inaugural Mass 10 6:00 pm - CWL Cluster Potluck 11 6:00 pm - RCIA Mtg 12 7:00 pm - LMC (Lay Missionaries of Charity) Mtg
Our Lady of Mercy
Dec. 11 11:30 am - Perpetual Help Devotions 7:00 pm - Choir Practice 12 2:00 pm - KC Scripture Meditation 13 1:00 pm - Art Group 14 10:30-12:30 - Advent Confessions
St. Joseph
Dec. 11 9:30 am - Devotions 13 7:00pm - Latin Mass
St. Benedict
Tues. Dec. 10 - 6:00 pm Mass James Fader (St. Benedict CWL)
In Thanksgiving (Kraemer Family)
Jean Hemstreet (Paul & Yvette Sauve)
Thurs. Dec. 12 - 10am Vision N.H.
Thurs. Dec. 12 - 6:30pm Louise Nippert (Charlie & Cathy Bathurst)
Elena Fraresso (Christine Murray)
Jean Hemstreet (Pieter & Willi Kole)
St. Joseph
Wed. Dec. 11 - 9:30am Jim Ashton (Liz Wodham)
Jean Duguay (Claude Duguay)
Ramiro Raposo & Maria Cruz (Daughter Maria Perreira)
Sat. Dec. 14 - 9:30am Luciano D’Alessandro (Wife Maria & Family)
Marcella Horodyski (Brenda & Beverley)
Intention of Mitro Family (Mary & Family)
Our Lady of Mercy
Mon. Dec. 9 - 7pm Mass
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tues. Dec. 10 - 12:10 Mattia Cocco (Rosa Cossa & Family)
Ines DaSilva (Maria Pacheco)
Intention of Todd & Denise Masse (Pieter & Willi Kole)
Wed. Dec. 11 - 12:10 Stephen & Blair MacDougall (Wife & Mother)
Giulio & Giuseppa Frezza (Vozza Family)
Nunziata Mastrodicasa (Michlena Cristofaro)
Thurs. Dec. 12 - 12:10 Salvatore & Teresa Lopetrone & Angela Federico (Family)
Intention of Nancy & Glen Sonier (Rod & Leslie McKinnon)
Ines Silva (Joe & Fernanda Aguiar)
Fri. Dec. 13 - 12:10 Santa Lucia (Rosa Cossa & Family)
Ines, Orazio, & Manuel Silva (Maria Pacheco)
Gil, Nuno, Natalia & Jaime Teixeira (Maria Amaral)
Offertory Collection St. Joseph OLM St. Benedict Dec. 1, 2019 Reg Env $1,800.00 $2,725.00 $4,097.00 Loose 92.45 210.85 623.00 Auto Debit 447.00 1,248.00 1,220.00 Total $2,339.45 $4,183.85 $5,940.00
Pray For
Our prayers and sympathy
to the family of…
† Rosemary Courtis May she and all the faithful
departed rest in the peace of Christ.
Diocesan ministers to pray for
~ Rev. Bernard Pinsonneault, C.S.B. ~ Mrs. Colleen Keane, Pstrl Min ~ Mrs. Christine Coyle, Coord Yth Min ~ Rev. Steve Wlusek
~ Ms. Suzanne Walton, Pstrl Min ~ Mrs. Jean Beneteau, Pstrl Min ~ Mrs. Marguerite Hewer, Pstrl Min
Please pray for our sick
Angela Sommise, Crystal Smyth, Kelly Sweeney, Joe Seward, Bill & Elly Gilroy, Savana Michaud, Victor & Vanessa DaSilva, Christopher Philip, Pieter Kole, Norma Carson, Raymond Sauve, Fr. Andrew Sosnowski, Brian Winterton, Marilyn Jenner, Greg Detailleur, Angela DeCiantis, Rick Fraser, Jenny Michaud, Sonya Smith, Mary Debus, Sheridan Penhale, Pat Cuthbert, Jennifer Ennett, Carol Haley, Blessa Hindley, Fran LaChance, Athena Fowler, George Mathieson, Joan Baley, Jackie Detailleur, Pat Daye, Don Desjardins, Shawna Paradis, Rev. Paul Smith, Frank Power, Dawn Harris, Armine Dennie, Tyler Manzon, Sandro Manzon, Grace Gauci, Ally Wodham, Thelma Brost, Joan Bunyan, Emaline Rideout, Louise Jovic, June Shepherd, Pauline Mino, Jackie Dunlop, Fatima Ortins, Lena Rattigan, Arlene Fader, Mary Bigras, Cindy Phillips, John Christopher Hummell, Anna Schincariol, Rod McKinnon, Penny Koziol, Evelyn Vollrath, Moira Spowart, Yari & Dan Lynch, Cheryl Kelly, Joseph Dias, Rose Hayes Marcy, Mariamma Jacob, Jackie Croskery, Pamela Cunningham, Yvonne LeBeau, Claude Lalonde, Pat Foster, Averi Durocher.
If you would like your name removed from this list, please contact the parish office.
Perpetual Help Devotions - Wednesdays Our Lady of Mercy Church - 11:30 am
Perpetual Help Devotions - Wednesdays St. Joseph Church - following 9:30am mass
Exposition/Devotions - 1st Fridays Our Lady of Mercy Church - 11 am
Communal Adoration of the Holy Eucharist - 3rd Fridays
Our Lady of Mercy Church - 6 pm
Meat Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursdays Our Lady of Mercy Church Hall - 7 pm
Card Night - 1st Fridays St. Benedict Church Hall - 7 pm
Soup Social - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Our Lady of Mercy Hall - 12:30 pm
Sunday Parish Breakfast - 3rd Sundays
St. Benedict Church Hall (after Mass)
Children’s Sunday Liturgy: Our Lady of Mercy: 9am Mass (ages 3-7) St. Joseph: 11am Mass (JK to grade 2) St. Benedict: 10am Mass (ages 3-7)
Thank you for your generous support!
This Week’s Readings… (Sun. Dec. 8)
First Reading (Isaiah 11.1-10).
Second Reading (Romans 15.4-9).
Gospel (Matthew 3.1-12).
Note: Mon. Dec. 9 - Our Lady of Mercy (NO 12:10 Mass) - Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass at 7pm
Tues. Dec. 10 - St. Benedict - Mass at 6pm (due to CWL Cluster Potluck)
December 8, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights Council 1429…
The First Annual St. Joseph’s Chili Cook Thank you to all of the volunteers including, the CWL, and the KofC for coming together to
make the First Annual St. Joseph’s Chili Cook-off a success. Congratulations to Chris Burley for his first place upset win, the Five Bean Roasted Pepper Chili. Thank you to Bill Nelson, Deacon Lyle (2 Chilis), John Ramsey, Paul Rodrigues, Jack Smith, Ania Madej, and Norman and Christine Monteiro for their Chili donations, the CWL for the tasty bake goods, and everyone’s efforts. As a result we were able to raise over $400 for St. Joseph’s Church. Special thanks to Charlene Hummel for setting up the hall shorthanded.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Catholic Women’s League Cluster Councils
St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Our Lady of Mercy
Christmas Celebration - Mass & Potluck St. Benedict's Catholic Women's League would like to extend an invitation to all CWL members of the 3 cluster CWL’s to a Christmas celebration:
Tuesday, Dec. 10 at St. Benedict's Church Hall Celebration begins with mass at 6 pm (*** Note mass time)
After the mass, there will be a blessing of the members of all 3 executives followed by a potluck dinner. Those attend-ing are asked to bring their favourite dishes to share. A Christmas sing-a-long will follow.
Community Outreach: As part of our community outreach, those attending are asked to bring items for the following: The Mental Health Inpatient Unit (Regional Focus): pencil crayons, modelling clay, markers, hair elastics, brushes and combs. St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank: bar soap, deodorant, hand cream, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers (size newborn & 4, 5, 6).
Knights of Columbus
Consecration of the Holy Family & Social
Sunday, Dec. 29
Help strengthen families and revitalize our parishes. The Knights of Columbus council invite each family in their parish to consecrate themselves to the Holy Family and to devote themselves to the ideal model of familial love set by Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Materials to prepare for the Consecration of the Holy Family will be provided at each Church a few weeks ahead of the social and are available digitally on KofC Facebook event.
After the 11am mass at St. Joseph's on Sun. Dec. 29,
a social will be held in the church hall
hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
A light meal & beverage will be provided free of charge.
Facebook link: https://facebook.com/events/740703989749350/
Knights of Columbus – Preparation for the Consecration of the Holy Family
In preparation for a Consecration to the Holy Family, your family should not only decide to dedicate itself to the Holy Family’s intercession but also acknowledge that the family is sacred. The decision to consecrate your family needs to be intentional and a process through which you completely surrender to God through the Holy Family. You are accepting the truth that salvation history was changed forever by a family, and that through your domestic church, you are called to live their example. …Continued in next weeks bulletin…
The Knights of Columbus invites you and your family to participate in a self reflected Novena for Life in nine days of sustained prayer, to build up a culture of life in our parishes, homes and wider community. To participate, pray the Rosary during each of the nine days of the Novena, recite the Rosary of Life Prayer & Gospel of Life Prayer and lastly encourage members of your family to do the same. This Novena is in conjunction with the Consecration of the Holy Family event. Prayer cards will be distributed at the Churches during the Novena Dec. 21- Dec 29. For more information and to download digital prayer card please visit: https://facebook.com/events/472893830000165/
St. Benedict Knights Council 11164…
Help is needed with preparing the Christmas hampers on Tues. Dec. 10 (9am-12pm) at OLM hall. These hampers are for St. Benedict and Our Lady of Mercy SVDP conferences.
Remember to KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS. We have a small supply of lawn signs and car magnets for sale after weekend masses at the parking lot entrance.
Ask for the special CHRISTMAS STAMPS at the post office when mailing your Christmas Greetings this year.
Raffle tickets in support of the Special Olympics and the Arthritis Society are for sale. Total prize board $500,000 with 500 draws to be made. Grand prize: $200,000 plus a 2020 model car and truck, pontoon boat and motor, motor cycle and travel trailer. In addition 494 cash winners of various amounts. Ticket cost: $5. Great stocking stuffers for family and friends. Tickets available after Mass in the church foyer or from Knights of Columbus members.
December 8, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent
Parish Vocation Crucifix
If anyone is interested in having the Vocation Crucifix in their home for a 2-week period please call Theresa Gyuricza at 519-491-5208.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper
Program at Our Lady of Mercy Hall
Assembly of hampers: Tues. Dec. 10 (9am-12pm)
Assistance is needed sorting cans and making up hampers. Some help is needed in lifting heavy boxes.
If you are able to help please call Rose Knight 519-344-7279
Thank you for participating in this ministry to the poor during the Christmas season.
1st Communion & Confirmation
Parents, there is still time to register your child for First Communion and Confirmation.
Please contact the parish office, Leonia Downie 519-336-2653 ex. 15.
Sacrament preparation will begin in January. Please register as soon as possible.
Annual Wooly Toss - SVDP
On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Legionnaires will be having their
Annual Wooly Toss. Bring hats, mitts, gloves and scarves and
at their first goal the woolies can be tossed on the ice.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society benefits from this event.
Hope to see you at this event!!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Donors who signed up for a 5 year pledge are reminded that 2019 pledges can be made at any time during the year. Please make your cheque payable to your parish, indicate Capital Campaign on the envelope and place it in the Sunday offertory basket. Thank you for your contribution to our Cluster Parish Capital Campaign.
Please note:
NO MEAT BINGOS or SOUP SOCIALS
at Our Lady of Mercy Church hall in December
due to Christmas activities in the parish hall.
Cold & Flu Season
During the cold and flu season please be mindful of others. If you are sick please refrain from shaking hands at the sign of peace and please cough and sneeze in your sleeve.
Housekeeping
Please be courteous in helping us keep our churches tidy by taking tissues, bulletins, and other personal items with you when leaving the church.
Fragrance Sensitivity
A gentle reminder, some people suffer from environmental allergies, in particular to strong fragrances such as perfume or cologne. If at all possible please refrain from wearing strong fragrances at Mass. Thank you.
Communal Adoration of the Holy Eucharist
Third Friday of the Month at 6:00pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church
Next adoration date: Friday, Dec. 20
Adoration of the Holy Eucharist is the Catholic Devotion, of spending an hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Through our adoration, with scriptural reflections, meditation and prayers, we are offered the experiences of God’s love and blessings. You are invited to come and spend quality time with the Lord in adoration, which will be led by Fr. Brian Jane or Fr. Anthony Eboh.
BIBLE DISCOVERIES:
An Advent Bible Study
‘WHY WE WORSHIP’ by Brant Pitre
Mondays: 7-8:30pm ~ Our Lady of Mercy Hall
COST: FREE ~ All are welcome!!
Next Dates: Jan. 6, 13 & 20, 2020
Christmas Memorial Flower Donations
Envelopes are available at church entrances for anyone who would like to make a flower donation in memory of a loved one. Donations can be placed in the weekend collection basket or brought to the parish office. Donations will be included in your year-end tax receipt.
Family Formation Catechism!
Please consider bringing your family to a catechism class. It's a wonderful way to begin Advent! We meet at St. Patrick's high school from 3 to 5 pm. We have babysitting and classes for every age group including adults! Parents must stay and help out or go to their class!! Dates: Dec. 15, Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 8, 22, Apr. 5, 19. Just "come and see" as Jesus says! You don't have to commit to all of the dates. All families are welcome. For more information see famfi.ca or email [email protected].
December 8, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sarnia Deanery
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
(Location: Our Lady of Mercy Church Hall)
Adorers are needed for the following hours: Sun. 7-8am; 9-10am 12-1pm; 1-2pm; 2-3pm; 7-8pm; 10-11pm Mon. 7-8am; 4-5pm; 9-10pm; 10-11pm Tues. 7-8am; 11am-12pm; 7-8pm; 8-9pm; 10-11pm Wed. 7-8am; 8-9am Thurs. 7-8am; 3-4pm; 8-9pm; 9-10pm Fri. 7-8am; 10-11am; 2-3pm; 7-8pm; 10-11pm Sat. 9-10am; 11-12am; 12-1pm; 4-5pm; 5-6pm; 6-7pm; 7-8pm; 8-9pm
If you are able to commit to one of these hours please contact Eufrazio Pinto 519-336-0192.
(All Parishioners) INFORMATION UPDATE FOR OUR CLUSTER PARISH PROGRAM
We are updating our cluster parish program and ask for your assistance with this process. If you could please fill out the information below and return it in the weekend collection basket, or to the parish office. This will enable us to cross-reference information currently in our program. Your email address information would also be appreciated. Thank you.
Parish Registered or Attending: □ Our Lady of Mercy □ St. Benedict □ St. Joseph
Last Name ___________________________________________________________________ □ Mr.& Mrs. □ Mr. □ Mrs. □ Miss)
First Name (s) ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Children’s Names in Household (if applicable) ______________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________City___________________ Postal Code ____________
Telephone ____________________________________ E-mail Address _________________________________________________
For all the latest cluster parish
announcements, news, upcoming events,
and bulletins, check out our website
www.sbsjolm.dol.ca
St. Michael & Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes
Advent Mission on Prayer
with Fr. Matthew Sobierajski
December 15-17
The Webster’s dictionary tells us that a prayer is the act of addressing supplication to a divinity, especially to the true God; the offering of adoration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving to the Supreme Being. Perfect. But what does it mean to be at prayer? Why it is so difficult to pray? Is it not just a waste of our time? Come and find out.
Sunday, December 15th at 7p.m. at Sacred Heart Church *What is prayer and why it is so difficult?
Monday, December 16th at 7p.m. at St. Michael Church (immediately following 6:30p.m. Mass) *Why should I pray?
Tuesday, December 17th at 7p.m. at Sacred Heart Church *How do I pray?
ALPHA
Our 12-week Alpha course ended recently with a great celebration! Ninety-nine people registered for this our 3rd Alpha in the parish. It was a great increase in participation from last year. Many people contributed to the success of
this year’s Alpha. Many thanks to our Alpha team of table leaders and to the many people who cooked and served food or made a monetary donation toward our Alpha dinners.
Mark your calendar for our next Alpha course that will begin on Wed. March 4, 2020! Plan to attend and bring someone you know that would enjoy and benefit from Alpha!
Alpha is a place to seek answers to life’s questions and share the joys and challenges of our life/faith experiences all in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Alpha is for young adults and older adults and everyone in between.
Registration for our Spring sessions will begin in January on our Parish Website.
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Presence - A Video Presentation on the Eucharist!
Beginning Wednesday, January 8 for 4 weeks at our Lady of Mercy Hall! from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
As part of this series, there will be a significant time of questions and answers with Fr. Brian and Fr. Anthony. What a great opportunity to have your questions answered and talked about!
We all have questions we wonder about. Let’s talk!
December 8, 2019 2nd Sunday of Advent
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for your support!
We encourage parishioners to patronize
our advertisers.
If anyone has a home business venture workplace ad, or
local business they would like advertised in our bulletin,
please call the parish office for information.
