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First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2009
Advent Prayer Lord Jesus, Master of both the Light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
Thank You… Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, and participants at our Annual PTA Turkey Bingo. Your support to our school community is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to all of our many winners!!
Collection November 22, 2009 Kinkora: Regular envelopes $1,420.00, Building Fund $200.00, Thanksgiving Appeal $360.00 and loose $119.00. Mitchell: Regular envelopes $1,252.00, loose $58.25, Building Fund $300.00. Thank you for your very generous support! K of C Turkey Bingo… will be on November 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Columban K of C Hall. Twelve turkey bingo and two specials. Everyone welcome! Come out and win your Christmas turkey! First Thursdays… Remember: December 3, 2009 is the FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. The Holy Father extends to all the faithful during the special year of the Priest a plenary indulgence for all who perform a special prayer or good work for priestly holiness and priestly vocations (under the usual conditions).
Tree of Promise… Once again your generosity and support of our Tree of Promise has been overwhelming. Over $3,500 was raised and distributed to 23 local charities. Thank you for coming together to help us keep the promise to never forget those who have gone before us. Sincere appreciation to all the wonderful people who helped to make this a very special evening. It is our hope that the glow from the lights of our tree will bring some peace to your hearts this Christmas season.
St. Vincent de Paul CWL… Coffee Hour will be held December 6th after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. The Catholic Women's League of St. Vincent de Paul is having their next meeting following Coffee hour on Sunday, December 6th. Please plan to attend and note time and date change. The Annual Christmas Potluck will be held following the 5:00 Saturday evening Mass on December 12th. Bring a friend and daughters are always welcome. The CWL has lots to offer the women of our Parish so come out to a meeting and discover for yourself. We are a fun and energetic group who work for social justice, peace and development, human rights, and spiritual development. If you are looking for a way to make a difference in your life and the life of others, the CWL can help. Christmas Flowers… Any parishioners wishing to donate money towards flowers for Christmas in memory of a loved one may do so by placing it in an envelope with your name and the name of those to be remembered on the outside. Pleas place the envelope in the offertory basket.
Sanctuary Lamps… At St. Vincent de Paul Church were offered by anonymous parishioners for special intentions.
Angel Tree in Mitchell… St. Vincent de Paul Children’s Liturgy will once again be preparing angels for the Angel Tree. Unwrapped gifts for a boy or girl 0-16 years of age can be dropped off at the Mitchell church on or before Sunday, December 13th.
Mitchell Logan K of C News… The Christmas Parade will take place in Mitchell on December 4th in the evening, help is required to decorate the float on Thursday, Dec. 3rd in the evening and Friday, Dec. 4th in the daytime, help is also required at the parade. To volunteer, contact Stan Christie at 519-229-8124 or Jim Gaffney at 519-348-0425. MONTHLY BULLETINS are e-mailed to all members, members who do not receive e-mail, are not getting a bulletin via e-mail or for any other reason would like to have the bulletin SENT by regular mail, please contact Jeff Visser at 519-348-9172. The bulletin is always available online at http://www.kofc9252.ca
A West Perth Christmas… On Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. at Main Street United Church, Mitchell. Free will donations in support of the choir and items to support Mitchell and Seaforth Foodbank gratefully accepted.
Christmas Party… The Kinkora Knights of Columbus and the Kinkora CWL will be holding their joint Christmas Party on Friday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. at the Kinkora Community Centre. All members and their spouses are welcome to attend. Come out for the fun and fellowship!
St. Patrick’s CWL… The St. Patrick's, Kinkora CWL will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Kinkora Community Centre. Ladies, please remember to bring nut-free cookies for our shut-ins and our social that evening. Also, we would like to thank all those who helped in any way with the recent funeral luncheons.
Youth Ministry News… Thanks to all who helped with the St. Columban grade 7/8 retreat last Friday. We had 22 high schoolers help out and 3 youth leaders. We all had a great time! Thanks, too for all your support once again for the youth lead Mass in Listowel. It is nice to see faces out from each cluster/parishes. The church was packed! May God be glorified. December 2nd from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. is our high school ministry night. We will begin at St. Patrick’s School for floor hockey and will be at St. Patrick’s Church basement for the second half of the evening. Karen Doyle is presently employed by St. James, Seaforth; St. Patrick’s, Dublin; St. Joseph’s, Listowel; Sacred Heart, Wingham and St. Ambrose, Brussels as a youth minister. She is working with many young people from the area. Weekday Masses St. Patrick’s, Kinkora (K) and St. Vincent de Paul, Mitchell (M)
Monday, Nov. 30 Feast - St. Andrew, apostle Romans 10:9-18 6:00 a.m. Mass (K) For vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life - Matthew 4:18-22 M/M Jim Nyenhuis 9:00 a.m. Mass (M) + Jerome Haggarty - M/M Tom Murray (a talk to follow for women, coffee served) 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Parish Mission (K) (confessions available afterwards)
Tuesday, Dec. 1 6:00 a.m. Mass (K) For the youth of our cluster parishes - M/M Jim Nyenhuis Isaiah 11:1-10 9:00 a.m. Mass (M) + Debra Klooster - Hilda Ruston Luke 10:21-24 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Parish Mission (K) (confessions available afterwards)
Wednesday, Dec. 2 6:00 a.m. Mass (K) + Jim Cronin - Dennis O’Reilly Isaiah 25:6-10 9:00 a.m. Mass (M) + Adrianne Kerstens - Kerstens Family Matthew 15:29-37 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Parish Mission (K) (confessions available afterwards)
Thursday, Dec. 3 Memorial – St. Francis Xavier; First Thursday (see note in bulletin) Isaiah 26:1-6 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (M) Matthew 7:21, 24-27 9:00 a.m. Mass (M) + Bernard Poppe - M/M Gerald Kolkman
Friday, Dec. 4 St. John of Damascus; First Friday of the Month Isaiah 29:17-24 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (K) Matthew 9:27-31 9:00 a.m. Mass (K) + Pauline McLean - Barb & Jo DeWetering
Saturday, Dec. 5 First Saturday of the Month Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 9:00 a.m. Mass (K) Intentions of Arnold & Joanne Siroen - M/M Jim Nyenhuis Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5, 6-8 Confessions 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. (M) Vigil – See Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass (M) - Pro populo
Sunday, Dec. 6 Second Sunday of Advent Baruch 5:1-9 8:30 a.m. Mass (M) - Pro populo Philippians 1:3-6, 8-11 10:00 a.m. Mass (K) - Pro populo Luke 3:1-6 12:00 noon Mass (K) - Latin + Sylvester Ryan - parishioner
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