LITTLE FLOWER ACADEMY is accepting applications from pro-

spective Grade Eight candidates for the 2020-2021 school year. All

students wishing to apply must sit the ENTRANCE EXAM on Satur-

day, December 7, 2019. For more information and online application,

please visit our website (www.lfabc.org) or contact Kathi Wilson,

Registrar at wilsonk@lfabc.org or 604-738-9016 ext. 114.

Date Night for Married Couples Take some time together before the busy season of Christmas. Join

us for dinner and evening of celebrating the joy of love in marriage.

This event takes place Thursday, Dec. 5 at John Paul II Pastoral

Centre in Vancouver. Register online for $25/couple at rcav.org/

event/date-night

Advent Retreat for Ministry Leaders with Fr. Nick Meisl All ministry leaders are invited to join us on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6

p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Vancouver as

we explore how Jesus is "God with us." In preparation for Christmas,

we will contemplate the different ways we encounter Jesus in our

lives in order to be strengthened and affirmed in our ministries. Reg-

ister online at rcav.org/event/advent-retreat-2019

Ordinations of Deacon Felix Min and Richard Conlin With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Archdiocese of

Vancouver joyfully announces the ordination of Deacon Felix Min to

the priesthood and Richard Conlin to the diaconate through the laying

on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Archbishop J.

Michael Miller, CSB, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at 12 p.m. at Holy

Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver.

Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass Simbang Gabi, the devotional nine-day series of Masses in anticipa-

tion of Christmas and to honour Mother Mary, will be held at several

parishes within our Archdiocese. To kick-off Simbang Gabi, join us

for a Commissioning Mass on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at Holy

Rosary Cathedral. Representatives of each parish hosting Simbang

Gabi will be present.

Christmas Tree of Remembrance Service Are you missing a loved one? May Jesus be your light in the dark-

ness of grief providing hope, comfort, and healing this holiday sea-

son. You are invited to our Mass & Christmas Tree of Remembrance

Service at the Gardens of Gethsemani on Sunday, Dec. 15, starting

with Mass at 2:30 p.m. in our Evangelist Chapel. The Tree of Re-

membrance Service commences at 3:45 p.m. Join us in honouring

our dearly departed loved ones as we pray for their souls and for

those experiencing loss. The Mass and Service are family-friendly

and all are welcome to attend either one or both of these events.

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Guardian Angels Parish

1161 Broughton Street, Vancouver BC V6G 2B3; Tel: 604-684-5775; Fax: 604-684-5757 Email: parish.ga@rcav.org; Website: www.https://guardianangelsvancouver.ca

OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM CLOSED on Weekends and Statutory Holidays

Mass Schedule

Saturday 9:00am Monday 8:00am

Saturday 4:00pm (Anticipated Mass) Tuesday 7:00pm

Sunday 9:00am; 11:00am; 12:30pm Weds – Friday 8:00am

Sacraments

Confessions - Saturdays between 3:00—3:45PM; Tuesdays 6:30 - 6:50pm

or by appointment

Baptism / Marriage / Anointing of the Sick or Home Communion / Fu-

neral - Please contact the Parish office to book an appointment with the Pastor.

Devotions / Prayers

Morning Prayers / Breviary Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Monday 7:40am Wednesdays 7:00pm

Wednesday - Friday 7:40am Infant Jesus of Prague

Saturday & Sunday 8:30am Tuesdays 6:30pm

Holy Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet:

Mondays 8:30am, Weds - 8:30am

Saturdays 9:30am Sundays 1:30pm

First Fridays - Holy Hour 6:00pm; Benediction 6:50pm; Mass 7pm

December 13, 2019 Friday - 7:00 PM

Christmas and New Year’s

Schedule

Dec. 15 to 23, Simbang Gabi 7:00PM (All Masses in English) Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Masses: 6:30PM Christmas Carols 7:00PM & 11:00PM Dec. 25, Christmas Day Masses: 9AM, 11AM & 12:30PM Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Schedule 8:00AM Mass 6:30PM Adoration 7:00PM Mass Jan. 01, New Year’s Day Masses: 9AM, 11AM & 12:30PM

Prayer for Lighting Advent Candle Week One

All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever.

AMEN.

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

We remember in prayer all who are sick including; Glen Angle, Dana Daruwalla, Letizia Lorello, Maggie, Doreen DeSousa, Joyce Kisoondath, Pat Williamson,

Masooma Noorzai, Hassiran Hakim, Elizabeth Walton, Barry McDermott, Lucille Johnston, Ralph Milbum, Milta Rapalo, Ida Brown, Sonja Lawrence, Colleen Mason, Zenaida Nicolas, Doreen Millburn, Helena

Glavot, Zeenith Garay, Florence Nichols, Joanne Bor-rys, Soledad dela Cruz, Rosa Maria Santos, Denise

Hogg, Patricia McMahon, Rosa Maria Santos and all the sick/shut-ins of our Parish whom we may

not know by name.

Mass Intentions

Day Time Intention

Sun Dec 01 9:00AM +Benjamin dela Pena+

11:00AM Thanksgiving by

Carolina Dublanko

12:30PM Sp. Int. of Parishioners

Mon Dec 02 8:00AM +Phyllis Taylor+

Tue Dec 03 7:00PM +John Callaghan+

Wed Dec 04 8:00AM Sp. Int. of Conchita Perez-Tuells

Thu Dec 05 8:00AM +Harold Marr+

Fri Dec 06 8:00AM +Phyllis Taylor+

7:00PM Sp. Int. of El Shaddai Charismatic

Prayer Group

Sat Nov 30 9:00AM +Harold Marr+

4:00PM +Cindy Yambao+

PROJECT ADVANCE 2019

Total Pledges to Date = $32,000 ; Total Payment to Date = $ 31,595. Thank you for your generosity and May God bless you and your Family.

ANSWERS: 1) Arrival or Coming. 2) Join in any rein-

deer games. 3) Kiss. 4) Germany. 5) Treat every day like Christmas.

Dec 03: Memorial - Saint Francis Xavier

Dec 07: Memorial - Saint Ambrose

KIDS & SENIORS CORNER (Contributed by Nyles Fernandes)

1) What does the word Advent mean?

2) What does the word Advent mean?

3) What are you supposed to do when you find your-self under the mistletoe?

4) Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree? 5) In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of ‘The code of elves’?

Advent Penitential Services Vancouver West

Dec. 04:7.00PM Wednesday

Immaculate Concepcion 3778 W. 28th Avenue ,Vancouver

Dec. 08: 2:00PM Sunday

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 2465 Crown Street, Vancouver

Dec. 10: 7:00PM Tuesday

Blessed Sacrament 3040 Heather Street, Vancouver

Dec. 11: 7:00PM Wednesday

St. Mark 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver

Dec. 11: 7:00PM Wednesday

St. Patrick 2881 Main Street, Vancouver

Dec. 12:7.00PM Thursday

Holy Name of Jesus 4925 Cambie Street, Vancouver

Dec. 12: 7:00PM Thursday

St. Andrew 480 East 47th Avenue, Vancouver

Dec. 13: 7:00PM Friday

Guardian Angels 1161 Broughton Street, Vancouver

Dec. 19: 7:00PM Thursday

Sts. Peter & Paul 1430 West 38th Avenue, Vancouver

Dec. 20:7.00PM Friday

St. Augustine 2028 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver

Dec. 20: 7:00PM Friday

St. John the Apostle 5457 Trafalgar Street, Vancouver

Dec. 22: 7:00PM Sunday

St. Anthony of Padua 1345 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver

40 Hours Eucharistic Adoration: Dec. 11, 12 & 13 (8:30 AM to 6:30PM):

The Time You Spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the BEST TIME YOU WILL SPEND ON EARTH Dec 13: Exposition after the 8:00AM Mass; 6:00PM Benediction; 6:30PM Mass (Adorers Needed: Please sign-up even for an hour, it will go a long way. Sign-up sheet is available at the church foyer.)

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

Dec. 06: First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

at 6 PM, Benediction at 6:50 PM then Eu-

charistic Celebration at 7 PM. This Holy

Hour is led by the El Shaddai Charismatic

Prayer Group. Everyone is invited to par-

take in the adoration of the Blessed Sacra-

ment and spend time with Jesus.

Dec 2019

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Dear Parishioners, Maranatha Come, Lord Jesus. Today we begin the season of Advent, a season that invites us to assess our relationship with God as we prepare for Christ-mas. What is Advent all about? The word Advent connotes ‘awaiting’ something and when applied to Jesus, refers equally to his coming as an infant born of Mary in Bethlehem; to his continued advent in our lives as we receive Jesus more deep-ly in our hearts; and finally, to the ultimate coming in glory as the “Son of Man” at the end of the world. The Advent litur-gies call us to consider all three of these “comings” of Jesus: celebrating with joy his birth to Mary and Joseph; receiving him gladly each moment of our lives; and awaiting his coming in glory as the triumphantly loving Brother and Lord of our lives. Let our preparations be holy, doing not just what world does for holiday season but be it Christian. Following are some of the things you can do yourself as part of preparation for Christmas; 1. Join or sign up to be with the Lord during 40 hours Eucharistic adoration.

2. Join the advent penitential rite and take the opportunity to go for individual confession.

3. Donate for seniors help corner.

4. Share the good news of Christmas with some one and invite them for Christmas mass.

5. Attend the 9 days novena (Simbang Gabi) in preparation for Christmas.

6. Donate financially to the maintenance of the parish. Attend advent masses.

This year we intend to have Christmas tree party for children of our parish. I thank Legion of Mary for organizing the same and Knights of Columbus are willing partners with them. Please see the bulletin for more details. We celebrate the feast of great missionary St. Francis Xavier on December 3rd. Mass will be at 7 pm. Since Dec. 8, the solemnity of Immaculate Conception comes on Sunday, the celebration will be on Monday December 9th, the mass will be at 8 am. I wish you all a fruitful season of Advent. Fr. John Alex Pinto OCD Pastor

Simbáng Gabi is a devotional nine-day series of Masses in anticipation of Christ-mas. The 9 Masses held in honor of the virgin Mary represents the 9 month stay of the Infant Jesus in the womb of our lady leading up to Christmas. Our Parish Simbang Gabi starts Dec. 15 to 23 at 7:00 PM for 9 evenings. Four dif-ferent Filipino Ministries in the Parish will Sponsor each night. Potluck refreshments is available after the Mass.

P O T L U C K ! ! ! December 21 , 2019 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Parish Hal l Exclusive for Parishioners Only!

Registration is Required. Please bring $10 worth of Present for Children’s

Exchange Gift.