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Sunday Eucharist: Saturday 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Weekday Eucharist: Tues. at 6:30 p.m.; Wed., Thurs., & Fri., at 10a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday, 11a.m. - 12 p.m.
Anointing of the Sick: First Tuesday or Wednesday of each month at weekday Mass or by appointment
Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction : First Wednesday of the month.
Baptism: Please contact the office in advance for a preparation program.
Marriage: Contact the parish priests at the office a year in advance.
Pastor: Fr. Bob Remark
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Seejo John
Permanent Deacons: Deacon John Vallely, Deacon George Sebok,
Deacon Henry Kling
Pastoral Minister: Heather Cushing ext. 260
Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Patty Coenen ext. 258
Business Administrator: Tom Boone ext. 224
Secretaries: Kelly Wilson ext. 201, Sheila O’Brien ext. 222
Bookkeeper: Anne Sanderson ext. 229
Building & Property Coordinator: Steve Baldinelli ext. 261
The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016
Heather Cushing, Pastoral Minister
Address: 777 Valetta St. London ON N6H 2Y9
Tel: 519-472-0057 or 519-660-2920 Fax: 519-472-4758
Email: [email protected] Website: holyfamilylondon.ca
Parish Facebook Account: http://facebook.com/HolyFamilyParishYouth
Parish Twitter Account: @hfparishlondon
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Come as you are, and you will be loved.
Responding to the call of Jesus, we will transform the world.
Catholic Women’s League : Margaret Williams, President (519) 433-0226 St. Vincent de Paul: Colleen Jones, President (519) 472-0057 X300
Knights of Columbus: Chuck Lutchin - Grand Knight (519) 709-6752
Company’s coming! Company’s coming! Is everything ready? The decorations are up, we are so excited! We can’t wait till they arrive. As we prepare to welcome our very special guest, the Christ child, we are making ready for all those who will join us in celebrating his birth! We will make sure the parking lot is
cleared so that we have as many spaces available as possible. The entrances will be cleared so that those entering the Church feel welcome; greeters will be standing by wishing those who enter a Merry Christmas. Washrooms will be clean and tidy. We want to make the right impression on all of those who enter our parish home. We have to be ready early on Christmas Eve because those coming to Mass will start arriving early. The nave of the Church will fill up early. Now folks are entering in to sacred space; how will we who come regularly treat them? Will those, our guests, encounter help to make them feel welcome? On this day, each of us has a large part to play in warmly welcoming our guests. If we can walk to Church, we should, allowing more space in the parking lot for those who must drive. Will we speak to those we meet in the parking lot, not just our friends, but strangers? Will we move over in our pew so that they have a place to sit, or will we ask guests to sit somewhere else as we are saving this row for our family and friends who will come later? (How would you feel if this happened to you, or someone you invited to come to worship with you?) When someone new sits near you... will you personally welcome them; tell them your name; and ask them theirs; and introduce them to those you may know sitting around you? Will you let them know where to find the washrooms, if they need them? Will you invite them to come again, any time they wish? Will you go the extra mile and join those in the parish
hall, so that our guests have the “best seats in the house”? You did come early so that you could have a seat in the Church, but maybe this once you could sacrifice for others who don’t come as often. (In all honesty: if you want to be sure of a seat in the nave of the Church, consider attending a later Mass on Christmas Eve or coming on Christmas morning. You are much more likely to have a seat in the Church at these times. The 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses are the most highly attended and will definitely be crowded! Will you help those near you at Mass, making sure they have a positive experience. If they won’t be receiving the Eucharist, will you invite them to come forward with you to receive a blessing? At the end of Mass, will you thank them for coming and invite them to come again, suggesting that if they don’t know anyone else, you would be glad that they sat with you? Will you scowl or whisper when excited children cry, or talk loud, or eat cheerios, or will you be grateful that they are present, welcoming them as Jesus welcomed the little children? We always need to treat our guests as guests in our own home, encouraging them to have such a warm, positive experience, that they won’t want to wait to come back; that they want to be part of our very special family, who welcomes everyone to come as they are, assuring them that they will be loved. We wish everyone, our family,
and our guests all of the special
blessings, the peace, the joy and
the love of this Holy Season, for
unto us a child is born - he is Christ
the Lord!
Readings for December 25, 2016 Christmas Day
First Reading: Isaiah 52.7-10 Psalm: Psalm 98.1, 2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6 (R.3bc)
Second Reading: Hebrews 1.1-6 Gospel: John 1.1-18
The Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ December 18, 2016
Tickets Are on Sale Now! Two Chances to Win!!
PACKAGE #1 ● 2 Platinum Deluxe tickets to Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens
Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 7 p.m. ● One Nights Accommodation at
the Royal York Hotel ● Travel Allowance (Return London -Toronto)
● $100.00 Prepaid Gift Card
PACKAGE # 2 ● 2 Platinum Deluxe tickets to Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons
Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 6 p.m. ● Travel Allowance (Return London -Toronto)
● $100.00 Prepaid Gift Card $10.00 each OR 3 for $25.00
Tickets are now selling in the parish office. The first ticket drawn will allow the winner to select their sports package preference!
A Perfect Stocking Stuffer!
Building Community Campaign - Thank you to everyone for supporting the Building Community Campaign since it began in the fall of 2010. We are now in the home stretch
with the campaign ending December 31, 2016. We still need to raise additional funds, and continue to rely on your prayerful and financial support to be successful in meeting our target by the end of the year. If you have made a pledge without a specified payment plan, please remember to complete your outstanding pledge. As of Dec. 14, 2016, $108,000 has been received, which is 60% of our target of $179,000. We are doing well but still need your support to meet our target. We are almost there! Please remember to make your donations before Dec. 31, 2016 in order to receive a 2016 income tax receipt. Thank you for your generosity and your ongoing support.
A Note from Fr. Bob... The fact that Christmas falls on a Sunday this year is both good news for us and bad news. Here’s the good news: it means that instead of Sunday - Christmas - Sunday - New Year’s Day - Sunday in quick succession, we simply have Sunday-Christmas-New Years!! It is less work and much easier on everyone. It only happens every seven years, so we take it when we can get it. What’s the bad news you may ask? Well, instead of Christmas and Sunday, we lose the Sunday and usually lose a chunk of the Sunday collection. Could I, therefore, be so bold as to ask that parishioners remember that Christmas Day is also Sunday and that Sunday is also Christmas Day, and consider using both envelopes or simply giving for both occasions? We rely heavily on the collections over the Christmas season to cover our finances. Consider it a special Christmas gift to the parish. Thank you!
The 2017 Sunday Offertory Envelopes are now available for pickup in the All Saints Hall. If you need a set of envelopes and haven’t yet requested them, kindly call Sheila at ext’n # 222. We encourage parishioners to consider switching to monthly pre-authorized payments (PAP) for the Sunday collection by filling out one of the blue PAP registration forms are available in the pamphlet rack in the narthex.
Christmas Eve 4:30 p.m. - Family & Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. - Praise &Worship Band
8:30 p.m. - Family Mass Singers 11:00 p.m. - Traditional Choir
Christmas Day 8:30 a.m. - Organist & Cantor 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Choir
Christmas
The Nativity
FAMILY NEW YEARS AT NOON
Date: Saturday, December 31st Time:10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: All Saints Hall $15 per person OR $20 per family. Includes party favours, pizza, juice, yummy snacks and crafts.
Drop off your kids for the morning or parents can stay and enjoy the fun. Spending the morning decorating
cupcakes, making crafts, playing games and having FUN! REGISTRATION FORMS are available in
the pamphlet racks in the narthex.
The Knights of Columbus are still selling “Keep Christ in Christmas” buttons for $2.00 each and religious calendars for $3.00 each at the parish office. Thank you again for your generous support.
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Dec. 31st & Jan. 1st
5:00 p.m. - Contemporary Choir 8:30 a.m. - Cantor & Organist 10:30 a.m. - Traditional Choir
6:30 p.m. - Praise &Worship Band
The Feast of the Epiphany - Jan. 8th & 9th 5:00 p.m. - Contemporary Choir 8:30 a.m. - Cantor & Organist 10:30 a.m. - Traditional Choir
6:30 p.m. - Praise &Worship Band
The Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ December 18, 2016
Mass Intentions for Dec. 20th - 23rd
Tues., Dec. 20 6:30 p.m.
Intention of Janet Cormier requested by the Cushing Family
Catharina Gysbers requested by the Gysbers Family
Headley Fitch requested by the Knights of Columbus
Wed., Dec. 21 10:00 a.m.
Taylor-Paquette Families requested by Betty Taylor
Mary Albers requested by Hugh & Lorraine Lynch
Thurs., Dec. 22 10:00 a.m.
Ross Palmer requested by the Knights of Columbus
Michael Bowers requested by the Knights of Columbus
Fri., Dec. 23 10:00 a.m.
Jeanne Wilcox requested by the Catholic Women’s League
Deceased Members of the Tavares Family
requested by Marg Tavares-Dalgety & Family
Advertise Your Business, Product or Service in the Sunday Bulletin. Contact Tom Boone at (519) 472- 0057, ext’n # 224; email Tom at [email protected].
Week of December 19th - 23rd
Monday, Dec. 19 7:00 p.m.: Contemporary Choir - Church
Tuesday, Dec. 20 10:00 a.m.: Holy Strollers - John Paul II Room
Wednesday, Dec. 21 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Advent Confessions - Church 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Advent Confessions - Church 6:00 p.m.: St. Paul’s School Concert - Church 7:00 p.m.: Family Mass Singers - Church
Thursday, Dec. 22 7:00 p.m.: Traditional Choir - Church
Friday, Dec. 23 3:00 p.m.: Divine Mercy Devotion - Church
May the Lord come in; he is the king of glory. Ps.alm 24May the Lord come in; he is the king of glory. Ps.alm 24May the Lord come in; he is the king of glory. Ps.alm 24May the Lord come in; he is the king of glory. Ps.alm 24
Daily TV Mass Available Online - The National Catholic Broadcasting Council has made Daily TV Mass available online at www.dailymass.com for those who cannot get to Mass. This new website has a number of features including the ability to send a prayer request which will be included in their Prayer Intentions Book; light a virtual candle; as well as view any of the past 14 National Catholic Missions. Eucharistic Ministers Needed at Mt. Hope - We are currently in need of more Eucharistic Ministers at Mount Hope Centre for Long-Term Care. This important ministry is greatly appreciated by residents and is very rewarding for those who visit them and bring them Holy Communion. If you are not yet commissioned to be a Eucharistic Minister, we will connect with your Pastor and the Bishop about this. We will provide training for this ministry. There is flexibility regarding day and time of ministry, and the length of time you wish to continue. We invite you to give prayerful consideration to this request. If you may be feeling called to this ministry or would like to find out more, please email Fr. Peter Poel at [email protected] or Deacon Joe Manzara at [email protected], or leave a phone message for Fr. Peter at (519)646-6000, extension 64793. Volunteer Mass Porters needed for Parkwood Hospital - Would you like to assist patients at Parkwood Hospital to attend Mass? There is currently a need for porters to accompany patients to and from the Sunday 10:30A.M. Mass. There is flexibility about how often you would like to porter. Training will be provided. If you may be interested in helping to provide this important service, please email Fr. Peter Poel ([email protected]) or Deacon Joe Manzara ([email protected]), or leave a message for Fr. Peter at 519-646-6100 extension 64793.
Advent Reconciliation Schedule
Wednesday, December 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
St. Peter’s Cemetery Memorial Service for this year is a Christmas Candle Service which features the lighting of candles in memory of deceased family and friends. You are welcome to bring a photograph of your deceased loved one to be placed on a Memorial table. This service, celebrated by Rev. John Jasica, will be held on Monday, December 19th at 5:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Mausoleum Chapel at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for distribution to families in need. Everyone is welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you. Mass for the Unborn will be held on Wednesday, December 28th at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica, beginning with the Rosary/Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 7:00 pm and followed by Mass at 7:30 pm. Bishop Joseph Dabrowski will preside. This special celebration is sponsored by the Catholic Women's League and the Knights of Columbus. Everyone is welcome to attend.
We pray for the deceased of our parish… Ed Albrechtas and Mary-Alice Nolan
Parish Office Holiday Hours - We will be CLOSED on Friday, December 24th at 12:00 noon and reopen Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017. Please be assured that urgent phone & email messages will be monitored during this time.
