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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
49 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, Ontario N2M 4E2 519-745-7301 www.stfranciskw.ca [email protected]
Administered by the Congregation of the Resurrection: www.resurrectionists.ca
Lord’s Day Masses Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am
Weekday Masses Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am
Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00 – 4:30 pm Or call the parish for an Appointment.
Sunday Children’s Liturgy No Children’s Liturgy at this time
Prayer Network Call parish office to request prayers
Baptism Please call the parish office.
Marriages Please call the parish office.
Pastor: Fr. Murray McDermott, C.R.
Associate Pastor: Fr. Raphael Ma, C.R.
Pastoral Minister: Miss Ruthann Fisher
Music Ministry: Mrs. Terrianne Moulton
Admin. Assistant: Ms. Alice Soeder
Building Manager: Mr. Gary Howell
Parish Office is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – noon & 1:00 – 4:30 pm
by Appointment Only Please call ahead
Vocations Information: www.vocationinfo.ca www.vocationculture.ca
“We are a Christ-centred faith community seeking to be
instruments of God’s peace.”
4th Sunday of Advent
December 20th, 2020
“Here I am, the servant of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your word.”
Luke 1: 38
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December 20th, 2020
4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 12/13 Collection $9,250.75 2020 Total Collection $254,923.15 2020 Total Budgeted Collection $309, 450.00
Looking Ahead to Dec. 27, 2020
FEAST OF HOLY FAMILY Genesis 15: 1-6; 21: 1-3
Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 Luke 2: 22-40
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Monday Overeaters Anonymous (H) 7:30 pm
DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR
Mon. Dec. 21: Rev. Janusz Roginski, SAC Tues. Dec. 22: Rev. Robert Sims
Wed. Dec. 23: Voluntas Dei Institute Thu. Dec. 24: Rev. Michael Downey
Fri. Dec. 25: Nativity of the Lord Sat. Dec. 26: Rev. Martin Vallely
“#Prayer during the time of #Advent helps us to remember we are not more righteous or better than others, but that we are all sinners who need to be touched by God's mercy.” @Pontifex, Dec. 16, 2020
MASS INTENTIONS December 22 - 27, 2020
Tuesday, 22th - Advent Weekday
9:00 am Intentions of Teresa Viveiros – Maria Cabral
Wednesday, 23rd - Advent Weekday
9:00 am +Carl & Helen Bender – Bonnie & Chris, Ron & Jane & Grandchildren
+Dora Schaefer – Michael Schaefer
+Anne Shoniker – Mary Ann Shoniker
+Willy Godina – Karl & Judy Svab
+Eddie Dorrian
Thursday, 24th - The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Eve
4:30 pm Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
7:00 pm Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
9:00 pm Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Friday, 25th - The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Day
9:00 am Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
11:00 am Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Saturday, 26th - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
5:00 pm Intentions of Pat Hanley – Cathy Vanzieleghem
In Thanksgiving – Julie Wilkins
+Murray Delgarno & Dwayne Covert – Ruthann Fisher
+Ronald Gray – Pat Gray
+William Arsenault – Anne
+Teresa, Czeslaw & Marysia Janiczak – Grace & Kevin Grundy
+Alan Grundy – Grace & Kevin Grundy
+Leszek Ruchwa – Grace & Kevin Grundy
Sunday, 27th - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
9:00 am +Reno & Tony Ianni – Angela Ianni
11:00 am Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi
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LONGEST NIGHT Monday December 21st is the Longest Night of the year, and we would traditionally gather in solidarity with all who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This year we invite you to instead participate in a virtual Twilight Retreat organized by Fr. Con O’Mahony at St. Andrews in Oakville.
Twilight Retreat on the longest night of the year, Monday December 21 at 7.30 pm. This night has particular significance in the liturgical calendar as it is the bridge between light and dark, old and new. Using prayers and music from our tradition, we will pause for ninety minutes to move away from the noise and busyness around us to prepare spiritually for the Birth of Christ. I will send the link in the weekly letter a few days beforehand with a handout that will have the texts and references to everything that we are using. Access Fr. Con’s weekly letter by clicking here.
Christmas Mass Schedule
If the pandemic restrictions stay as they are right now, we will continue to be able to welcome our 30% capacity to Mass. Given this limitation we have added one Mass Christmas morning. We have decided not to require registration for Christmas Mass, primarily because of the congestion it would create when arriving for Mass in our small foyer. So, when you make your plans to attend at Christmas please plan to arrive early, and be flexible and prepared to come back to another Mass if we are already full. The first Mass on Christmas Eve (4:30pm) is usually the busiest and quite full with families, so you may wish to pick a different time.
Christmas Eve 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm
Christmas Day 9:00 am, 11:00 am
New Years Eve 5:00 pm
New Years Day 10:00 am
CHRISTMAS LITURGY FOR CHILDREN - AT HOME
Although we wish we could see everyone at Mass for Christmas, unfortunately it is not safe for many to join us yet. For those with children it is especially difficult to keep them connected with their faith from home. The Diocese of Hamilton has created a wonderful Christmas Liturgy tool kit for you to celebrate a Liturgy of the Word with your children in your homes this Christmas. It includes how to set up the space for liturgy, simple prayers, how to invite others to participate through technology, and a video of the Gospel proclamation with a reflection by Bishop Crosby. You can find all these resources on the diocesan website by clicking here.
FR. MURRAY & FR. RAPHAEL’S
HOMILIES ONLINE You can now listen to Fr. Murray and Fr. Raphael’s weekend homilies on our website. Each Monday the homily from the day before will be posted on our website, under the Bulletin tab at the top of the homepage. You can click here to listen to the latest homilies. We will also be posting the Christmas Homilies.
MIDNIGHT MASSES IN TOWN For those wishing to attend Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve these churches are offering it: St. Mary, Kitchener – Register Here St. Aloysius, Kitchener – Register Here Our Lady of Lourdes, Waterloo – Register Here Sacred Heart, Kitchener – in Polish
Christmas Midnight Mass – Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton
His Excellency, Bishop Crosby, will celebrate Christmas Midnight Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton. The Midnight Mass will be preceded by a Carol Service beginning at 11:30 p.m. Both the Carol Service and the Midnight Mass will be broadcast on Salt+Light Media and shared with CHCH-TV. The Mass will be repeated on CHCH-TV at 8:00 a.m. on Christmas morning. Due to COVID restrictions, all seating for Midnight Mass has already been reserved. Join us for the broadcast and share in the joy of this Christmas feast!
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Parish Office Schedule for Christmas Season We will be open by appointment:
Dec. 21 – 23 8:30 – noon and 1-4:30 pm
Dec. 24 8:30 – noon
Dec. 25 Closed
Dec. 28 Closed for Boxing Day
Dec. 29 – 30 8:30 – noon and 1-4:30pm
Dec. 31 8:30 – noon
Jan. 1 Closed
AROUND TOWN
NURSE Required: Resurrection Manor has a part time/casual position available for the assessment, supervision, and delivery of care for our retired priests and brothers. The successful candidate will be in good standing with the college of nurses and be skilled in dealing with an aging population. Resumes may be sent to Resurrection Manor, 265 Westmount Rd. N. N2L 3G7 or e-mailed to [email protected]
IS GOD CALLING YOU? From the angel Gabriel, Mary heard God’s plan for her life and she said “Yes!”...and so the Saviour came into the world. Pray to know God’s Will for your life, so as to help bring Jesus to our world. If you think God is calling you to do this as a priest, religious or deacon, contact the Congregation of the Resurrection at [email protected] or 519-885-3030, or visit www.resurrectionists.ca, or contact Fr. Michael King, Director of Vocations, Diocese of Hamilton, [email protected] or 905-528-7988 ext. 2246. https://hamiltondiocese.com/vocations/
TV & ONLINE MASSES Televised Masses: Vision TV (Channel 27, Rogers Cable) Joy TV (Channel 173, Rogers Cable Monday to Friday: 8:00 am, 12:00 pm or Channel 656, Bell Satellite) Sunday: 8:00 am Monday to Friday: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm Salt and Light (Channel 240, Rogers Cable) Sunday: 10:30 am Monday to Saturday: 6:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 10:30 pm Faith TV (Channel 591, Bell Satellite) Sunday: 11:00 am,10:30 pm Monday to Sunday: 2:30 pm
On-Line Masses: www.dailytvmass.com
DECEMBER UPDATE TO MASS DURING COVID-19
Waterloo Region is currently a Red Zone. For churches there is no change in this zone, we are still allowed to operate at 30% capacity, following all the safety protocols we were already following.
If you have not joined us for Mass yet and are considering attending, or if you have any questions about the safety protocols in place at St. Francis, please see the COVID-19 page on our website for up to date information. You can access that page here.
Thank you to all who are doing their best to keep our parish safe!
The Province of Ontario has made Masks mandatory in all enclosed public spaces, including places of worship. There are some exceptions; for all the details please go to the province’s website: www.ontario.ca/.
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