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 You are invited to our Mass & Christmas Tree of Remembrance Ser-

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

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

brance 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.

Fiat Advent Evening of Recollection: Joyful Fiat Join the women’s discernment group for an Advent Evening of Recol-

lection on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the convent of

the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. The evening includes dinner,

a talk by a sister, discussion, and Eucharistic adoration with Night

Prayer. This event is open to single, Catholic, young women ages 18-

35. Check Vocations Vancouver on Facebook or contact the Voca-

tions Office at 604-443-3254 or by email at womensvoca-

tions@rcav.org to RSVP or for more information.

Raising Children in a Digital World The digital world is here to stay, changing our society in a way that

has far-reaching consequences for our children. Dr. Deborah Mac-

Namara is a clinical counsellor and developmentalist, on faculty at

the Neufeld Institute and Director of Kid’s Best Bet, a counselling

centre for families. Join us for this free workshop on Wednesday,

Dec. 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church in West Vancouver.

Advent Penitential Services For a list of penitential services across the Archdiocese

of Vancouver, visit rcav.org/advent-penitential-services

Open the inn of your heart - Morning of Recollection Madonna House invites you to wait anew for the Christ Child. Jour-

ney with Catherine Doherty’s writings to open the inn of your heart for

the Holy Family. Come to the manger! When: Saturday, December 21st from 9:30 am to 12 noon

Where: St. John the Apostle Parish Hall (5457 Trafalgar St,

Vancouver)

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December 08, 2019 Second Sunday of Advent

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 Two

God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his wis-dom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. AMEN.

December 21 , 2019 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Rectory Basement Hal l Exclusive for Parishioners Only!

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

Exchange Gift.

Sunday 2nd OF ADVENT

The Bethlehem Candle

P O T L U C K ! ! !

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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 08 9:00AM +Patricio & Corazon Calas+

11:00AM Thanksgiving by

Carolina Dublanko

12:30PM Sp. Int. of Parishioners

Mon Dec 09 8:00AM Sp. Int. of Alerome, Leah

& Jennelyn

Tue Dec 10 7:00PM +Alex Deña+

Wed Dec 11 8:00AM Sp. Int. of Agustin Gramajo

Thu Dec 12 8:00AM +Rosemarie, Ignatius, Frances

Mascarenhas+

Fri Dec 13 8:00AM +Marcela Garcia de Ferrat+

Sat Nov 14 9:00AM Thanksgiving by Susan Hauck

4:00PM Sp. Int. of Sophia Magpantay

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) Polar Express 2) Pear 3) Feliz Navidad 4) Bethlehem 5) Angel Gabriel

Dec 09: Solemnity - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Mass at 8:00 AM

Dec 12: Feast - Our Lady of Guadalupe (National Day of Prayer In Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples); Mass 8AM

Dec 14: Feast - Saint John of the Cross (Pray for Discalced Carmelites); Mass at 9:00 AM

KIDS & SENIORS CORNER (Contributed by Nyles Fernandes)

1) What was the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring Tom Hanks?

2) Which type of tree was the partridge sitting in, according to a well-known Christmas song?

3) How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?

4) Where did the Nativity take place?

5) What was the name of the angel, who told Mary, that she would give birth to a son?

Advent Penitential Services Vancouver West Deanery

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.)

Dec 2019

Would you like to place a poinsettia in our Christmas Altar Display to honor a loved one? If so, please use the specially marked, “My Special Offering - Christ-mas flowers” envelopes along with the donation and

the name (s) of those to whom who you wish to acknowledge. Mass will be offered for these intentions on Dec. 25 at 11 AM. (Kindly indicate your name or envelope number) Thank you!

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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 la-dy leading up to Christmas. We will have 9 days of Novena in prepa-ration for Christmas starting Dec. 15 to 23 at 7:00 PM. Potluck refreshments after the Mass.

Dear Parishioners, I know that you are busy preparing for Christmas. Please remember to spend time this week in the church joining 40 hours Eucharistic adoration. On Fri-day evening be part of Advent Penitential service and make a good confession as part of Christmas prepara-tion. I am pleased to present the financial statement from January to October which is posted on the bulletin board. As you can see our expenses exceeds to that of income in spite cutting down expenses even essential ones. Here below please find reflection from International Catholic Stewardship Council December ebulletin. Fr. John Alex Pinto OCD Pastor Stewardship Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent Weekend of December 7/8, 2019 In today’s Gospel reading John the Baptist warns his listeners: “Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!” The Church’s year-ly Advent herald is a call to repentance. The season of Advent urges us to be open to a conversion of heart. Christian stewards heed this call daily, and take the need for conversion in their lives seriously. As a family of faith, do we hear this call to conversion amidst the mas-sive holiday spending? The increase in credit card debt? The urge to buy things that are not necessary? The inci-vility on the roadways during the holidays? Are there patterns in our own lives that need to be converted?

Be a Good Steward of the Advent and Christmas Seasons

December is such a busy time of year, and a month that tempts us to lose sight of the profound spiritual importance of the Ad-vent and Christmas seasons. The best way to stay focused on the coming of Jesus Christ is to be good stewards of his presence in our daily lives. Here are simple ways to exercise good steward-ship of this sacred time of year.

1. Give God a very special gift this year: Let this gift be some-thing personal that no one else needs to know about, and let it be a sacrifice. Perhaps your gift will be to commit to spending more time with God daily. Perhaps there is a habit you know you should give up. Why wait for a New Year’s resolution? Start now.

2. Celebrate the season of Advent: Light the Advent wreath can-dles each night before dinner. If you have children, let them of-fer their own prayers to the Christ child for whom we are wait-ing.

3. Set aside a special time to read the Christmas story in the Gospel of Saint Luke 1:5-56 through 2:1-20: Consider reading this account with your family and discussing it together.

4. Put a crèche up in your home at the beginning of Advent: Consider having one set that is “kid-proof” which your children are allowed to handle. Kids love to make the Nativity story their own, and they especially love the angels!

5. Plan a project to help someone this Christmas: Identify some-one with a genuine need, involve your whole family and see how happy you can make someone this Christmas. …..

6. Give a surprise gift of service to each member of your family: The idea of giving an unexpected gift of service to members of your family reveals your own love and concern for them. You might consider giving your spouse a day away, running an er-rand for your brother, or cleaning out a closet for your mother. Make it personal and meaningful.

7. Send Christmas cards and thank you notes that convey a spir-itual message: This is an easy way to share your faith during the Advent season. Don’t just sign your name! Include a personal message with each card. Set aside some time after Christmas Day to write thank you notes and help your children to write thank you notes for the gifts they receive. This is a wonderful habit for a lifetime, and a good way to foster a steward’s grati-tude for all gifts.

8. Write a Christmas letter to someone far away such as some-one in the service, or perhaps someone working or ministering in a foreign country: It has been said that receiving a letter when you are far away from home is like opening a priceless gift on Christmas morning, no matter what day of the year. Many peo-ple are unable to travel home for the holidays, so it can be a very lonely time for them. Write a special Christmas letter to someone of your choice.

9. Attend Christmas Mass together with your family: December 25 falls on Wednesday this year so make sure you are present at the Table of the Lord. If you are alone this Christmas or don’t have family living near you, invite a friend or a neighbor to join you.