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MESSAGES FROM FATHER JIM
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, Bernadette LeBlanc.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY – Theme: Baptism: Actualizing the Promise – Baptism is called the gate of the sacraments or the entrance way to the church itself. All the promises of salvation, converging from various biblical sources, become real in baptism. The baptism of Jesus is found in three gospels, each with a different shade of meaning. But more than the baptism of Jesus is recounted; The Father acknowledges Jesus as Son and favored one, upon whom God’s Spirit rests. In this recognition, there are echoes of the first servant song, our first reading today. In the reading from Acts. There is emphasis on the access to salvation now open to all people.
Notice from the Rectors Desk – Since Premier Ford announced the lockdown, in light of this, Fr. Jim will continue with weekend and daily masses and since only 10 people can be present in the church for mass including the priest, parishioners may stay in their cars in the church parking lot and tune in at 88.1 radio station and Fr. Jim will gladly come out and give communion as you stay in the comfort of your car.
HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED WEEK!
- Your Offering for Christmas, December 25th, was $5,015.00
- Your Offering for Sunday, December 27th, was $1,205.00
- Your Offering New Years, was $775.00
- Your Offering for Sunday, January 3rd $5,825.00
Thank you for your generosity and support.
TAX RECEIPT – Income Tax receipt for the year 2020 will be available later on in January. Donation received in the Parish Office after December 27th, will be credited on your 2021 tax receipt.
Notice – Please note, due to the Provincial Lockdown, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion will be on hold until further notice.
Your 2021 Sunday Offering Envelopes
Envelopes 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 732-8513 and one will be prepared for you.
Holy Mass in the extraordinary form is offered at St Columbkille Cathedral on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. These Latin Masses are in the form of the Liturgy as it was celebrated at the time of the Second Vatican Council—the same form which nourished the faith of many of our ancestors. English translations of the entire Mass are provided. Next Mass – January 2, 2021.
Sunday Missals 2020-2021
Missals are now available at Mary’s Altar on left side of the church, cost is $3.00 each please place monies in the wooden box provided. Thank you.
Obligation to Attend Mass Remains Suspended
Due to the issues surrounding COVID 19, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended for all Catholics in this diocese.
Announced Parish Masses
Monday, January 4th, 2021 to Saturday, January 9th, 2021
Monday 7:45 a.m.
Deacon Michael McFarlane – wife Brenda
Heidi Recoski – Frank & Doreen Butcher
Tuesday 7:45 a.m.
Dwade & Blain Lavallie – Colette & August Stencell
Souls in Purgatory – Wendy Wong
Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Mass
Wednesday 7:15 p.m.
Frank, Lucy & Lawrence Blaskie – Diane McGregor
Renice Smith – Ron & Shirly Parker
Thursday 5:15 p.m.
Margaret McFarlane – John & Sandra Huff
Evan Gahan – Estate
Thursday 3:00 p.m.
Mass
Friday 10:30 a.m.
Dec. Family Members – Monique Perry
Saturday 7:45 a.m.
Mass
Saturday 7:15 p.m.
Special Intentions of Cathedral Parishioners – Fr. Jim
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Special Intentions of Cathedral Parishioners – Fr. Jim
Sunday 5:15 p.m.
For the Sick – Fr. Jim
Prayer for the Parish
Solemnity of Mary of God
God, Source of life, Inspiration of all possibilities.
Thank you for the gift of our parish for all its members, past and present.
Keep our hearts open to discern your call that we may honestly and respectfully discern to share our gifts of time and talent.
Keep us truthful to our limits and open to the endless possibilities of the gifts you give.
And keep our hearts grateful for the wonder of our love.
We ask this through your Son Jesus, teacher, servant, and Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, which calls us into community, one God forever and ever.
Amen.
St. Columbkille pay for us.