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Introduction to the Liturgy – Mary, The Mother of God – From the infancy narratives, which are written from a post-Easter theological perspective, it is impossible to determine how much Mary understood at the Time of Jesus’ conception and birth. However, Luke’s gospel comes back repeatedly to her reflection on what God was revealing in the message of the angel, the words of the shepherds, and the words of Jesus when as a boy he is found in the temple. She is a woman of faith and the church presents her life as an example for us on the first day of the New Year. Numbers, in today’s first reading, recounts the priestly blessing conferred upon the Israelites. It invokes an abundance of God’s kindness and goodness. Paul then tells us that Yahweh’s goodness became incarnate in Jesus who makes us all children of the one father through the gift of the Spirit. And the humanity of God was made possible through the cooperation of a woman, one of the few references to Mary outside of the gospels. In the gospel the shepherds recount for Mary and Joseph the message they had received: Jesus in Messiah, Savior, and Lord. For Mary the mystery leads to prayer and reflection.
From the Saints –From a letter by Saint Athanasius, bishop – What was born of Mary was therefore human by nature, in accordance with the inspired Scriptures, and the body of the Lord was a true body: It was a true body because it was the same as ours. Mary, you see, is our sister, for we are all born from Adam.
(Matins, 4th Mary, The Mother of God)
| Announced Parish Masses | ||
| SUNDAY January 1st to Sunday January 8th | ||
| The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God | ||
| SUNDAY | 10:30 AM | David Sr. & Agnes Foohey & Ann – Family |
| January 1 | 5:15 PM | NO MASS |
| monday | St. Basil The Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen Bishops, Doctors | |
| January 2 | NO MASS | Mass at Lourdes – 8:00 am, Mass at Holy Name – 7:00pm |
| CATHEDRAL | ||
| Tuesday | Ferial | |
| January 3 | NO MASS | ————————————————————- |
| Wednesday | Ferial | |
| January 4 | 12:10 PM | Edna McGonegal – Family |
| 12:30 PM | Exposition and Adoration | |
| 5:30 PM | Vespers and Benediction | |
| Thursday | Ferial | |
| January 5 | 11:00 AM | Funeral/Memorial – Shirley Harrison |
| Friday | Ferial | |
| January 6 | 12:10 PM | Anne Howard – Denise Roy |
| Saturday | St. Andre Bessette, Religious | |
| JANUARY 7 | 7:15 PM | Raymond Lewis – John & Sandra Huff |
| Sunday | The Epiphany of the Lord | |
| JANUARY 8 | 10:30 AM | Charles & Annie Lafrance – Family |
| 5:15 PM | Missa Pro Popula | |
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 Sr.Catherine Noonan and Lois Holden.
HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND HOLY CHRISTMAS
Your total offering for last Sunday was $8449.00 – CHRISTMAS OFFERING – $3191.00
Thank you for your generosity and support.
Hail, Holy Mother, who gave birth to the King,
who rules heaven and earth for ever.
(Entrance Antiphon – The Holy Mother of God)
| The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God | |||
| SATURDAY DECEMBER 31ST & SUNDAY JANUARY 1ST | |||
| Lector | Commentator | ||
| Saturday, December 31st | 5:15 pm | Paola Bertoia | Timothy Girard |
| Sunday, January 1st | 10:30 am | Mike O’Grady | Les Scott |
| Sunday, January 1st | There will be no 5:15 mass. | ———————————- | ———————————– |
| The Epiphany of the Lord | |||
| SATURDAY JANUARY 7TH & SUNDAY JANUARY 8TH | |||
| Lector | Commentator | ||
| Saturday, January 7th | 7:15 pm | Paola Bertoia | Timothy Girard |
| Sunday, January 8th | 10:30 am | Lance Patriquin | Les Scott |
| Sunday, January 8th | 5:15 pm | Kate Sell | Bill or A-M. Fillmore |
NOTICE: THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23RD AT 12:00 AND REOPEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD AT 9:00.
MASS ATTENDANCE FOR DECEMBER 25TH – Saturday 6:30 – 176, Midnight Mass 12:00am — 116, Sunday 10:30 – 92
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULES AT OTHER PEMBROKE PARISHES
Our Lady of Lourdes Most Holy Name of Jesus Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM Monday to Thursday 7:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 AM
(Please visit the Parish websites to confirm Mass times)
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR: I pray that the Christ child bring many blessings to you and to your family this holiday season. I thank everyone who helped to make our celebrations so beautiful this year. May you and your family be blessed throughout the upcoming year. Father Beachey, Father Do, Fr. Fortunatus.
CONFESSIONS – Confessions will be heard following all masses.
COLLECTION ENVELOPES FOR 2023 – The 2023 collection envelopes are now available at the back table of the church. If you are unable to find your envelopes or would like envelopes, please contact the parish office at 613-732-8513.
SUNDAY SOCIAL –The Sunday social will be returning following the 10:30 am mass on Sunday, January 8, 2023. It’s been a long two years and we all look forward to its return. Thank you to those who signed up to volunteer.
Funny in a GOoD Way – presents an evening of laughter and praise to celebrate the week of Prayer for Christian Unity on January 21st at 7:00 p.m., Festival Hall. Event features, Praise Band – Gate47, a skit by local Clergy, and award-winning Comedian Andy Beningo. Cost $20.00 in advance. To purchase tickets, please contact Deacon Adrien Chaput at 613 732-7933 ext. 206 or at dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com. More details available at www.funnyinagoodway.ca. Net proceeds go to The Grind Pembroke.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION – Kindergarten registration aty Renfrew County Catholic District School Board is opening soon! From January 23rd – February 3rd go to www.rccdsb.ca to enrol your child and learn more about our inclusive, caring and engaging Kindergarten programs. Then make an appointment with your designated school to finalize your registration. Come learn, laugh, pray and play at RCCDSB! Truly Schools to Believe In!
One of the biggest lessons that we can learn from Mary’s story, is that God took an ordinary girl from the city of Nazareth and called her to do an extraordinary thing.
The same is true for us. God takes us, ordinary people, and invites us to become extraordinary by doing extraordinary things. Sometimes there are things that we may not have wished on ourselves, but by doing them and going through changes, we become better.
WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HOLY NEW YEAR!!