WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH’S AND MISSIONS
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SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE AFTER 9:00 AM MASS
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME AND MEET YOUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS IN THE PARISH HALL.
DECEMBER 24TH LAURA POKOCKY
DECEMBER 31STJOE & JILL FEBBO
Dear Friends inChild Jesus,
I am so happy to write to you all during this Holy Season of Christmas. On behalf of this wonderful faith community of St. Joseph’s and missions, I would like to wish you all a faith-filled Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy New 2018. May this holy season bring you more happiness and joy and fill your hearts and minds with unending love of Christ our Lord. Every time we come to Church, we are all given a special blessing from God Almighty. Every time we receive any of the Church’s sacraments, we experience the unconditional love of the Lord and every time we put our faith into practice, we become new spiritual beings in the Holy Spirit. Christ loves us all with who we are and accepts with our condition and limitations. Nothing can stop Christ from loving us. Though we may go away from Him, He is always with us. This Holy Season of Christmas assures us that we belong to Him and He is with us always. Let us renew our faith in Him and experience more blessings and happiness in our everyday life. Even you are away from Christ for a while, please consider to come back to the Lord and know that you are not alone and He is with us always. May this Christmas shine His eternal light on us and lead us to Him. I will continue to pray for you and all your family members. May God bless you on this Holy Season of Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2018. In Christ Father Peter Selvaraj
DECEMBER 25, 2017
CHRISTMAS
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
(Liturgical colour WHITE, symbolizing “JOY”)
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
Sanctuary candle for this month is burning for the speedy recovery of those who are sick. May God continue to bless and heal them in Christ Jesus. “If one member suffers, we all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together.” (1Cor. 12:26)
DECEMBER DEVOTION
December is dedicated to Advent and the coming of Christ. This refers to the preparation of the celebration of remembering Christ’s birth 2000 years ago, but also the prayerful, spiritual preparation for the second and final coming of the Lord.
DICTIONARY OF THE CATHOLIC TERMS:
Catholic Church:
The Church established by Christ on the foundation of the Apostles, possessing the fullness of the means of salvation which he has willed: correct and complete confession of faith, full sacramental life and ordained ministry in apostolic succession.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
We would like to recognize the wedding anniversaries of our parishioners in the bulletin beginning in January 2018. If you would like to participate, please see the sign-up sheet at the back of the church.
2018 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
If you would like offertory envelopes please call Carol 705-645-2294 Monday to Thursday 9 am to 2 pm.
SPIRITUAL THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“Lay your sins aside and come to the Father with them. His arms will always be open to renewed fellowship with His children.”
NO SIN IS TOO BIG FOR HIM
Christ knows our shortcomings and failures. There is no sin that can not be forgiven by our Lord Jesus Christ. In the ocean of His unlimited forgiveness, our sins are just a speck of dust. Let us return to the Lord and celebrate our origin, meaning and purpose of life. Christ has answer for everything. He is the only way, truth and life and let us go to Him and receive His countless blessings. Please consider returning to the Lord.
THOUGHTS TO PONDER UPON ….
Give God what’s right – Not what’s left!
“Pray” is a four letter word that you can say anywhere (except in school.)
Man’s way leads to a hopeless end, while God’s way leads to an endless hope.
A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers “fruits of the spirit” over “religious nuts.”
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
Are you wrinkled with burden? Come on into Church for a faith lift!
Prayer – Don’t give God instructions – just report for duty!
DECEMBER 25, 2017
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
January 5, 2018 Adoration of Blessed Sacrament after 9 am Mass
Benediction at 4:30 pm
(PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE AS SOON AS YOU ARE AWARE OF A DATE AND TIME OF AN UPCOMING MEETING IN THE PARISH.)
THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR
THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
The Elderly-That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLICCHURCH
Why did God make man?
God made everything for man. Man, however, who is “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake” (GS 24, 3), was created in order to be blessed. This happens when he knows, loves and serves God and lives in gratitude toward His Creator.
Please call us at 705-645-2294
If you would like to have a visit or anyone whom you know are sick, please kindly give us a call. Father Peter would like to take Communion and pray with them. Let us continue to pray for those who are sick and their speedy recovery. God bless.
MORNING CONSECRATION TO MARY
My Queen, My Mother, I offer my entirely to thee.
And to show my devotion to thee,
I offer thee this day, my eyes,
My ears, my mouth, my heart,
My whole being without reserve.
Wherefore, good Mother, as I am thine own, keep me; guard me as thy property and possession. Amen.
ARE YOU AWAY FROM THE CHURCH?
Though we are away from the Lord, He will not abandon us. His love surpasses everything else. Nothing can stop Christ from loving us. His love is unconditional and unlimited. As we come to Him with all our pain, sufferings and difficulties, He will accept us with open arms. Please consider coming back to the Lord and experience His unconditional love and kindness.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
From January 2018, we will have Sunday School for children under 8 years of age at the 9 am. Mass. Please bring your children and let us help them grow in the love and kindness of Christ our Lord.
THANK YOU
Father Peter and Father Roy would like to thank people who sent Christmas cards and greetings during this Holy Season. May God continue to bless our parish community. God bless.
THE SECOND ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH DINNER
Tickets are available for the 2nd Annual St. Joseph Dinner in support of campus ministry. Funds raised support Catholic ministry to students at TrentUniversity and FlemingCollege. The dinner will take place Saturday Feb 3rd at the Evinrude Centre Banquet Hall in Peterborough. Cocktail hour at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm. Students from Trent, Fleming and SacredHeartCollege will speak, as will keynote speaker Bishop Daniel Miehm. Tickets are $100. and are eligible for a $50. charitable tax receipt. They can be purchased online at or by visiting the Vocations Office (820 Frank Street) on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Contact Fr. John Perdue 705-874-1871.
MEMORIAL 10:00 AM MASS MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, 2017
Many parishioners have donated money for the flowers that have been placed on the altar this Christmas season, in memory of the following deceased loved one: Bernard & Patricia Flynn, Maurice Flynn, George Shelly, Delia & Julius Goldner, Chris & Katie Flynn, John Falvy, William & Gertrude Brunner, Garnet Tremblay, Bob Wright, Tom & Maeve Higgins, John & Mary Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick Family,Donald & Danny Dawson, Bill Heary, Don & Brenda McGillis, Chassie Family, Rioidon Family, Dykstra Family, Lunsdon Family, Cassidy, Hanlin, Yeoman’s Families, Burtos & McManus Families, Gabriel & Alice Fernandes , Jean & John Mansz, Judy Dawson, Family & Friends of Millie Goodfellow,Family of Karen & Michael O’Driscoll, Parents of Bud & Sherrill Walsh, Family of Susan Marshall,Friends: Joan Neveu & Geraldine Lorbetskie, Deceased Blake & MacNeil Families.
SAINT’S CORNER
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Dec.31st)
Devotion to the Holy Family flourished in the Renaissance. When this feast day was instituted in 1921, it was originally assigned to the third Sunday after Christmas. It is now observed on the first Sunday following Christmas. May the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph bless your family and make you holy.