Blessed Sacrament Parish Rev. Moses Savarimuthu S.A.C. Parish Secretary: Marisol Alvarez

Parish Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sunday, December 22 & 29, 2019

MASS TIMES

SAT Dec 21 5:00 pm Mass (Thomas Martin )

SUN Dec 22 10:30 am Mass (Shamus Martin )

WEEKDAY MASSES December 24-27

TUE Dec 24 9:00 am Mass (Thanksgiving Alvarez & Hong Family)

TUE Dec 24 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Thanksgiving Young Family )

WED Dec 25 10:30 am Christmas Day Mass (Parishioners & León Hellec France)

THU Dec 26 9:00 am Mass (Carlos Lara Sr. )

FRI Dec 27 12:00 pm Mass (Marion Stevenson )

WEEKEND MASSES December 28-29

SAT Dec 28 5:00 pm Mass (Edmar Variacon )

SUN Dec 29 10:30 am Mass (Anne Johnson )

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

30 minutes before every Mass, or by appointment.

Sacrament of Baptism:

Contact the parish office. The child’s Birth Certificate with parents’ names is required to register for Baptism.

Sacrament of Marriage:

Contact the Parish Office at least SIX MONTHS before the intended wedding date.

First Eucharist and Confirmation registration forms are available in the parish foyer. A copy of baptism certificate will be required at the time of registration.

RCIA:

Learn more about your faith and how to become fully alive and be all that God meant you to be. Contact Brenda Lara or the parish office for more information.

906 - 6 Avenue, Wainwright, Alberta T9W 1C8 Ph. 780-842-3487 Fax 780-842-5346

E-mail blessedsacrament@caedm.ca Website http://blessedsacrament.caedm.ca

Mass Times for Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

TUE Dec 31 6:30 pm Adoration followed by New Year’s Mass (Fred Wilderman )

WED Jan 1 10:30 am Mass, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (León

Hellec France)

THU Jan 2 9:00 am Mass (Con & Louise Martineau)

FRI Jan 3 6:30 pm Adoration followed by Mass (Liz Loonen )

WEEKEND MASSES January 4-5

SAT Jan 4 5:00 pm Mass (Ron Lischka )

SUN Jan 5 10:30 am Mass (Anne Johnson )

WEEKDAY MASSES January 7-10 TUE Jan 7 7:00 pm Mass (Ron Lischka ) WED Jan 8 10:30 am Mass at BRL (Residents) THU Jan 9 9:00 am Mass (John Maguire )

FRI Jan 10 12:00 pm Mas (Anne Johnson )

WEEKEND MASSES January 11-12

SAT Jan 11 5:00 pm Mass (Fr. Moses)

SUN Jan 12 10:30 am Mass (Ron Lischka )

Come early! Carolling starts

at 8:30 pm.

There will be no Masses at BRL on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Tuesday, December 24 Wed, December 25 Saturday, December 28 Sunday, December 29

Adult Server: Ray P. Dallas D. Don M. Neil L.

Altar Servers: Daniel, Anna-Marie & Mary-

Anna Liam Mercedeze, Anna-Marie &

Mary-Anna TBA

1st Reader Lynda P. Mardi C. Luella B. Tim P.

2nd Reader: Gordon M. Gordon C. Heather B. Sweet A.

Music: Parish Choir & Brenda Parish Choir and Brenda

Eucharistic: Robert & Joan R. Joan R. & Lanette V. Ralph F. & Olivia F. Ray & Francine P.

Children’s Liturgy

Overhead Projector

TBA Marisol A. Nena B. Marisol A.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

SUN Dec 22 1:00 pm Final Christmas Eve Choir Practice

SUN Dec 24 8:30 pm Christmas Carols

WED Jan 8 7:00 pm Bible Study

THU Jan 16 7:30 pm Knights’ Meeting.

SUN Jan 19 Knights’ Brunch after Mass.

TUE Jan 28 Blessed Sacrament Ladies gathering.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Tuesday, December 31 Wed, January 1 Saturday, January 4 Sunday, January 5

Adult Server: Neil L. Kelly B. Kelly B. Tracy M.

Altar Servers: TBA Daniel, Anna-Marie & Mary-

Anna TBA Niamh, Abigail & Caitlyn

1st Reader Miriam G. Harry L. Heather B. Nicole S.

2nd Reader: Marion E. Bjorn G. Gordon M. Tim P.

Music: TBA Filipino Choir

Eucharistic: Louise M. & Faye L. Bob & Lynda P. Faye L. & Louise A. Hector V. & Marguerite H.

Children’s Liturgy

Natasha & Sweet

Overhead Projector

TBA Marisol A. Nena B. Shirley S.

Note: If you are scheduled and you are not able to come on that day, we encourage you to find a replacement, also remember to come early so you can join Father Moses in the procession at the beginning of the Mass.

Thank you for your commitment and dedication to this parish.

Grace with lines inspired by the Readings for December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent Leader: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your Word. You save your people from their sins. (Matthew 1:18-21) All: Help us to live in newness of life.

Bible Study is having a break during the holidays season . It will resume again on the second week of January.

There will be no Young Families Gathering in the month of December. Stay tuned for our next gathering.

Living with Christ December issue, Christmas special issue and January issue are available in the foyer.

There will be no “It’s Time Newspaper December 30 issue”. Next issue will be on January 15, 2020

There is an updated pastoral care list. Members of the pastoral care team please pick one after Mass.

Next Sunday is the last Draw for the chance to win a $50 gift certificate at San Marco’s Pizzeria, congratulations to all the lucky ones and Deacon Carlos for sponsoring this initiative.

First Eucharist Classes will start January 12, 2020 in the parish hall. from 8:45 am to 10:15 am, parents are encouraged to attend.

Confirmation Preparation will be held at the Blessed Sacrament School in the month of February, if your child is not students of the BSS school please contact the parish office at 780-842-3487.

Please see at the back of the bulletin for news from our parish groups and parish office.

NOTES TO YOU…

Christmas Mass Times: Tuesday, December 24— 9:00 pm

Wednesday, December 25 — 10:30 am Mass Times for Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God:

Tuesday, December 31 — 6:30 pm Adoration Followed by 7:00 Mass

Wednesday, January 1 — 10:30 am

Please note:

On December 24, 7:00 pm Mass will be in the morning.

On December 24 and 31 incense will be used for both Masses.

On New Year’s Day Mass will be at 10:30 am and not at 7:00 pm.

Living in the Word: ̶ ̶ In line with a specific request of the Holy Father, I ask that all our families return to the beautiful practice of praying before and after meals (cf. Laudato Si, 227). Together with our traditional prayer to God for the blessing of the meal and our

sharing of it, this can be an opportunity to hear a line from Sacred Scripture and respond to it.

Archbishop Smith, Pastoral Letter, September 14, 2017)

STAY CONNECTED with Archbishop Smith by following his blog:

http://archbishopsmith.blogspot.ca/ or his Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/archbsmith. See also http://caedm.ca/quid-novum.

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Devotions in 140: “We can discover the grace of Christ revealed in the world all around

God is not distant: He is “Emmanuel” God-with-us. He is no stranger: He has face,

The face of Jesus.—Pope Benedict XVI. Wish you all a joy filled Christmas and a Prosperous New

Year!!!

December 14 & 15 $ 245,791.09 YTD Income

Collection: $2,175.00 $ 384,708.44 YTD Expense

Building Fund: $ 1,366.00 - $138, 917.35 Net Loss:

Children’s Collection: $2.50 $125,310.36 YTD Regular Collections:

YTD Together We Serve % 90 % YTD Bldg. Maintenance: $91,576.03

Parish Ministries & Groups News & Announcements

Knights of Columbus Next Knights’ Meeting is Thursday, January 16th, 2020 . Next Knights’ brunch will be January 19th, 2020 after Mass. Free Taxi for the weekend masses and Bible Study. This service will continue with M&S Taxi. Please call

them at 780-842-7287. This service is for “IN TOWN” parishioners only. Fund-Raising Suppers I would like to thank all the Knights and their wives who helped at one or both of the fund-raising suppers at the church. For those who were wondering, here is a break-down of the monies raised. Latin Supper—October 19, 2019 50/50 Sales $105.00 Bar Sales— $ 50.00 Total: $ 155.00 Roof Fundraising Bash—November 29, 2019 50/50 Sales— $399.00 Bar Sales— $351.00 after expenses Total $750.00 The License Fee of 150.00 for serving alcohol and selling 50/50 tickets was donated so cost nothing. So we will write a cheque to the Parish for a total of $905.00 Any questions or concerns about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Grand Knight, Don McPhee at 780-806-9874.

BSL– Blessed Sacrament Ladies

Next Blessed Sacrament Ladies gathering is Tuesday, January 28th after Mass in the Parish Foyer. All ladies are welcome to attend!

Parish Office

The parish office will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan 1. Please note that the emergency number is in the parish voicemail. This is the last bulletin of the year, it will take a break to return again on the second weekend. Happy Christmas !!

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

ARE YOU REGISTERED IN THE PARISH?

We welcome you if you are a new member to the parish and invite you to register . Registered parishioners please use the registration forms to keep the parish updated on any changes to your family information. We

encourage you to share in a parish ministry program, volunteer information forms and registration forms are at the back of the Church or contact

Marisol, Parish Secretary.