In your prayers kindly remember the sick and those who care for them, the lonely, the handicapped, those isolated, and those who have died, especially Carmelle Mulroy.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY – Humble Origins – Luke’s account of Mary’s trip to visit Elizabeth offers another opportunity to link Jesus and John., while always stressing John’s subordination. In this simple domestic setting, Elizabeth praises Mary for her trust in God’s word. Micah anticipated the unborn Savior of the visitation story centuries before. Preaching at a time of considerable sin and corruption, he looked to the Davidic king who, despite his simple origins, would establish an era of universal peace. The letter to the Hebrews touches the core of what brought about that fulfilment of God’s plan: the obedience of Jesus.
FROM THE ANTIPHONS – December 19th – O Root of Jesse
| O radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum,
super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem Gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare. |
O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the peoples;
before you kings will shut their mouths, to you the nations will make their prayer: Come and deliver us, and delay no longer. |
| Announced Parish Masses | ||
| Monday, December 20th, 2021 to Sunday, December 26th, 2021 | ||
| Monday | 7:45 a.m. | Dorice Chaput – Wife Becky & Family |
| Mary & Rudy Zamarski – Estate | ||
| Tuesday | 7:45 a.m. | Renice, Ray & Phil Smith – Sue & Dan Skomsky |
| Daughter Heidi & Dec. Recoski Family – Barb & Ken Recoski | ||
| Wednesday | 7:15 p.m. | Dr. MJ & Eileen Mulvihill – Michael, Peter & Gregory |
| Rita Gaffney – Husband Cy | ||
| Thursday | 7:45 a.m. | Thanksgiving – Jim & Carmel Harrington |
| Marie Halliday – Family | ||
| Friday | 6:30 p.m. | Family Mass |
| (Christmas Eve) | 12:00 a.m. | Midnight Mass |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m. | Christmas Mass |
| (Christmas Day) | — | No Evening Mass |
| Sunday | 10:30 a.m. | Special Intentions of Cathedral Parishioners – Fr. Jim |
| 5:15 p.m. | For the Sick – Fr. Jim | |
HAVE A BLESSED AND HOLY WEEK!
Your offering for Sunday, December 5th, 2021 was $8,481.05
Thank you for your generosity and support.
In your kindness, please remember St. Columbkille’s Cathedral Parish in your bequests and wills.
| 4th Sunday of Advent | ||
| Saturday, December 18th to Sunday, December 19th | ||
| Lectors | ||
| Saturday, December 18th | 7:15 p.m. | Catherine LaFlamme |
| Sunday, December 19th | 10:30 a.m. | Richard or Suzanne Fleury |
| Sunday, December 19th | 5:15 p.m. | Maria C. Doherty |
| Christmas – Nativity of the Lord | ||
| Friday, December 24th to Sunday December 26th | ||
| Lectors | ||
| Friday, Dec. 24th – Christmas Eve | 6:30pm – Family Mass | Lance Patriquin |
| Saturday, Dec. 25th – Christmas Eve | 12:00am – Midnight Mass | Lance Patriquin |
| Saturday, Dec. 25th – Christmas Day | 10:30am – Christmas Day | Lance Patriquin |
| Feast of the Holy Family | ||
| Saturday, December 25th to Sunday, December 26th | ||
| Lectors | ||
| Saturday, December 25th | No 7:15 p.m. Mass | |
| Sunday, December 26th | 10:30am | Mike O’Grady |
| Sunday, December 26th | 5:15pm | Bill or Ann-Marie Fillmore |
| Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (New year’s) | ||
| Friday, December 31st to Saturday, January 1st | ||
| Lectors | ||
| Friday, Dec. 31st – New Year’s Eve | 5:15pm | Bill or Ann-Marie Fillmore |
| Saturday, Jan. 1st – New Year’s Day | 10:30am | Lance Patriquin |
| Solemnity of the Epiphany | ||
| Saturday, January 1st to Sunday, January 2nd | ||
| Lectors | ||
| Saturday, Jan. 1st – New Year’s Day | 7:15pm | Lance Patriquin |
| Sunday, January 2nd | 10:30am | Les Scott |
| Sunday, January 2nd | 5:15pm | Maria C. Doherty |
2021 End of Year Receipts – If you wish to receive a receipt for your donations, please make sure to submit all donations before Tuesday, December 28th, as donations made in January will only have receipts issued the following year 2022.
Your Sunday Offering Envelopes for 2022 are available at the main entrance of the Cathedral. If you want envelopes and cannot find a box with your name on it, please contact the parish secretary at (613)732-8513 and one will be prepared for you.
First Communion & Reconciliation – Registration has begun for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Classes begin in January and will be a mix of in person, and, at home sessions.
Any child that has reached the age of reason, regardless of school grade, can partake in these sessions. Please contact the Parish Office for a registration form. Forms will also be sent home with the children from Cathedral School. For further information please contact Lance Patriquin at 613-633-1108.