New Evangelization

“Evangelizing is not merely a way of speaking, but a form of living: living in the listening and giving voice to the Father.” -Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

Algoma Office Equipment John Street –945-6061

Authorized Canon Copier Dealer; Kyocera Printer dealer

Photographic Restoration Services

First Reconciliation and First Communion Registration

Any parents with children in grade 2 or higher wishing to celebrate first reconciliation and first Eucharist this coming year are asked to go to our website which is veronica.church to register them for these sacraments.

CWL Memberships for 2019

The membership drive for 2019 will be held in January, 2019. Renewals or new memberships can be purchased in the front foyer before and after Mass during that month. If you have any questions or wish to purchase your membership early, please contact Arlene Delaney at 705-450-6516.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is now accepting registrations for Junior Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. To attend Kindergarten, a child must be at least four years of age by December 31st, 2019. Parents / guardians must provide to the school: completed Registration Form and Health History Form, proof of the child’s age (baptismal or birth certificate), proof of the child’s immunization, the child’s Health Card. Please call the school at 705-945-5521 to book an appointment.

Congratulations Kris and Jeanine Aleksander

on celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary!

“Jesus does not demand great action from us but simply surrender and gratitude.” -St. Therese of Lisieux

“The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy.” - St. Teresa of Calcutta

SUNDAY DECEMBER 23, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Ph: (705) 253-9411 Hall: (705) 253-4352 veronicassm@shaw.ca

Parish Priest: Fr. Ron Ambeault

Parish Council Chair: Santa De Marco

Children Sacramental Prep. Coordinator Fran Boyle

CWL President: Rose Linklater

Knights of Columbus John Sullivan

Parish Secretary: Lisa Maville

REGULAR CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Tues - Friday 9:00-12:00

Reconciliation Saturdays:

3:00 - 3:30 pm

Baptism :

Expectant parents welcome to register, and speak with Fr. Ron after

Mass

Matrimony :

Must register at least eight months in advance. Book the

Church before the hall.

Communion at Home : Lay ministers are available to

bring Communion to shut-ins. Phone the parish office.

Prayer-Line :

Rose Marie Spina 254-4064

Angela Filice 253-8607 (Italian)

Visiting & Card

Ministry:

If you wish to send cards or have someone visit people who are confined to their homes. Contact the parish office.

REGULAR CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Tues - Friday 9:30-12:30

Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:00 - 3:30 pm

welcome to register,

Baptism : Expectant parents

welcome to register, and speak with Fr. Ron after

Mass

Our new ALPHA Program begins in January.

Please register online at :

veronica.church

We wish you peace and joy this

Christmas season!

Thank-you To All

Who Give!!

Web site:

veronica.church

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, December 24, 2018 The Nativity Of The Lord

4:00 PM

Rose Dyni by Ed and Mary Ann Wieczor. John Hyrsky by his family. Shirley and Edward Bednarz by Joanne and Brian Badelt.

Tuesday, December 25, 2018 The Nativity Of The Lord

11:00 AM

Mario Naccarato by Emma and family. Michele and Margarita Mannarino by Emma and family. Frank and Christina Naccarato by Emma and family.

Saturday, December 29, 2018 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary And Joseph

4:00 PM MASS Joyce LaPlante by Darlene Principe and family. Father Edward Del Guidice by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Poirier. Matthew Olendy by Elena Fera. For the intentions of all parishioners of St. Veronica’s.

Sunday, December 30, 2018 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary And Joseph

11:00 AM MASS

Rosa Romano by Anna Lisa Giuliano. James MacDougall by Mary MacDougall. Mr. and Mrs. Francesco and Ortenzia Guzzo by the Guzzo family. For the intentions of all parishioners of St. Veronica’s.

Monday, December 31,2018 The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother

of God 4:00 PM

For the intentions of all parishioners of St. Veronica’s.

Saturday, January 5, 2019 The Epiphany Of The Lord

4:00 PM MASS

Fedora D’Orazio by Annunziata Franceschini and sons. Carolina Stancati by Sam and Aurelia Stancati. Alberto Ceccarelli by Liliana Ceccarelli and family. For the intentions of all parishioners of St. Veronica’s.

Sunday, January 6, 2019 The Epiphany Of The Lord

11:00 AM MASS

Curly and Albert Vanderburg by Carol Vanderburg. Cosmo La Tassa by wife, children and mother-in-law. Rosina Romano by sister Cathy DeSimone. For the intentions of all parishioners of St. Veronica’s.

In Loving Memory Mary-Jane LeClair by grandmother Valerie LeClair

Christina VanHaitsma by Sandra and Hank Baltussen

Marguerite and Wilfred Rollin by Lorie and Orry McLeod and family

Levis Morin by Corinne Morin

Mr. Jacques Grandbois by wife Mrs.l Salomee Grandbois and daughter Sr. Helene Grandbois

Eva Unetic by Darin and Amy Bertolo and family

James R. (Jim) Watson by wife, children, grand -children and great-grandchildren

Ryan and Thibodeau deceased family members by Francis and Laureanne Ryan

Frank Palumbo by Luigia Palumbo

Fortunata Serrao by Raffela Serrao

All deceased Pedatella and deceased Buffone family members

Giuseppe Rota by Carmelina Rota

Curly and Albert Vanderburg by Carol Vanderburg

Deceased Piromalli Family by Gloria Piromalli

John Hyrsky by his family

Robert Canale by Mary and Anthony Canale

Deceased Pavoni and Colizza family members by John and Vickie Pavoni

Bob Greely by Susan Greely

My family by Doreen Cress Vittoria & Vittorio Coccimiglio by Barbara & Gaetano Chiarello

Ralph Belsito by Palmira Belsito

Bill MacLean by Louise MacLean

Fortunata Guzzo, Louie Orlando, and Antoinette Orlando by Joe and Janice Guzzo

Bruno Antonello by Marie Antonello

Silvio Franceschini by Annunziata Franceschini

June Diotte by Lyle Diotte

Donnie by Stella Lato

Mario Naccarato by Emma Naccarato

Alfred St. Amand by Pat and family

Mario and Bruna Pettenuzzo by Mary Pettenuzzo

Vito Roti by Anna Maria Roti

Cosmo La Tassa by Maria and family

Albert and Wanda Thibodeau by Anna Thibodeau

Josephine and Francesco Zinga by Mafalda Zinga

Regina and Primo Zanatta by Carla and Luciano Zanatta

Santa and Guerrino Bertoncello by Carla and Luciano Zanatta

Rosario and Rosaria Gatto by Maurizio and Gina Viotto

Kaylee and Easton Morgan by Cecile and Robert Whalen

Antonia and Ettore Medaglia by the Magli Family

Father Daniel J. Zorzi by mom and dad family

Aldo DeMarco, Chiara Guarascio, Lidia Guarascio and John Guarascio by Donna DeMarco

Antonia and Giuseppe Chiarello by Barbara and Gaetano Chiarello

Frank Principe by daughter Carmelina Valente

Giovanni Naccarato by wife Michelina and daughter Pina and family

Teresa Sicoli by niece Pina