Pastor: Rev. Pat Woods (Cell: 705-971-2804) Deacon: Rev. Mr. Marcel Lefebvre Office Administrator: Mrs. Kerry Dutchak Parish Secretary: Mrs. Delilha Archibald

Office Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Friday: 8:30am - 12:00pm

New to the Parish? Welcome! Make sure to introduce yourself to our parish staff, and fill out a Parish Registration Form. Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated after a preparation program is completed. Phone the office or fill out online form to register. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the parish priest at least six months in advance of the intended date of marriage. Sacrament of the Sick: First Wednesday of the month at the 9:15am Mass or by appointment. Vocations to the Priesthood/Religious Life: Please speak to the Pastor or visit: www.beapriest.ca or www.csjssm.ca Parish Prayer Line: Please call Connie Celli at 705-945-7034 to add your intentions to our prayer list. 24/7 On-Call Priest: Please notify the chaplain, nurse or nursing home coordinator to contact the priest on-call. Communion to Shut-Ins: Please notify the parish office. Bulletin Submissions: Deadline for items to be considered for printing is Wednesday morning. Please note that all submissions may be edited.

St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church 26 Carmel Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 3N9

Phone: 705-949-1072 | Fax: 705-949-5992 | Email: stjerome@diocesessm.org

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Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am

Young People’s Church

Sunday: 11:00am

Weekday Mass Schedule

Tuesday: 7:00pm

Wednesday: 9:15am

Thursday: 9:15am

Friday: 9:15am

Confession Times

Tuesday: 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Saturday: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Also available by appointment For Any Changes to this Mass Schedule please refer to the Mass Intentions on the inside page.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT: December 8, 2019

BAPTISM CELEBRATION We are pleased to welcome to our parish community Nathan Perrott & Bryce Perrott, sons of Mark & Nicole and Reese Weber son of Stephanie Ebling. These children were baptised on November 30 and December 1, 2019. Please remember these children and their family in your prayers.

SENIORS AND FRIENDS Join us for spirituality, learning and socializing on Wednesdays in Meeting Room #2 . Upcoming events include: December 11: Christmas Choir Concert starting at 10:30 am followed by pizza lunch in Hall with the school students. December 18: Final Meeting of 2019 at 10:00 am with lunch following at North 82 at 12:30 pm

2020 SUNDAY MISSALS The 2020 Sunday Missals are now available. These Missals include the Sunday Readings beginning the

First Sunday of Advent (December 1, 2019) until the next Feast of Christ the King (November 22, 2020). They are $5 and available in the Lector’s Room or the church office during regular office hours.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Tuesday, December 10 - No Mass Isaiah 40.1-11; Matthew 18.12-14

No Mass Intention Requested

Wednesday, December 11 –9:15 am Isaiah 40.25-31; Matthew 11.28-30

No Mass Intention Requested

Thursday, December 12 – 9:15 am Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Zechariah 2.10-13; Luke1.39-47 Mary Lou Harris by Her Family

Friday, December 13– 9:15 am Memorial of St. Lucy, Virgin, Martyr

Isaiah 48.17-19; Matthew 11.16-19 No Mass Intention Requested

Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35.1-6a, 10; James 5.7-10; Matthew 11.2-11

Saturday, December 14 4:00 PM - John Bumbacco by Wife Dena & Family - Fr. Jerry Yadivisiak by Janice Nystedt - Lucy Pomber by Janice Nystedt Sunday, December 15 9:00 AM - Teresa Lock by David Lock - Patricia Tomie by Scott & Kim Fleury - Joy Wilson by Mary Anne Amadio & Norm Dugas 11:00 AM - Intentions of All Parishioners by The Pastor

Three Simple Ways to support the Parish: 1)Through traditional Sunday Offering Envelopes 2) Pre-Authorized Debit Plan or 3) Online on our web-site. Call the Parish Office for more info.

Sunday Collection: December 1, 2019 138/298 Envelopes used | Avg/envelope: $ 27.62 Sunday Envelopes: $ 3,811.00 Loose: $ 300.05 Pre-authorized Sunday: $ 2,138.25 Building Fund: $ 288.00 Pre-authorized Building Fund: $ 142.00 Online Giving: $ 273.74 TOTAL: $ 6,632.39

Budgeted Weekly Income Needed: $ 5,725.00

Bishop’s Annual Appeal: $ 11.00 Christmas Decorations: $ 464.00 Christmas: $ 25.00

TAIZÉ Join us Wednesday December 11 from 7 - 8 pm. Taizé is an Ecumenical Christian Community in France whose music and meditative reflection on

God’s Word has nourished people throughout the world. All are welcome!

FIRST RECONCILIATION CELEBRATION Please remember in your prayers our young people who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. We would like to acknowledge and thank our Sacramental Preparation Team for their many hours of service to our young people and our parish. Thank you Colleen Hannah, Chelsy DeMarco, Anne Laroulette, Christine Durocher and the hospitality team.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Garden River hosts this annual Feast on Thursday December 12. 3:30 Rosary; 4:00 Mass; refreshments in hall following. All are welcome!

UPCOMING EVENTS

All Day Confessions December 10 8:30 am—8:00 pm Precious Blood Cathedral Seniors and Friends December 11 10:30 am with City Christmas Choir Everyone is Welcome! Baptism Preparation December 11 7:00 pm Meeting Room #2 Taizé December 11 7:00 pm Christmas Cards for Pathways December 14 & 15 after all Masses Gospel Jam December 15 Carols and Cookies Hall 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Reminder: check the bulletin boards at both entrances for full details of all the community news/events.

Community News/Events ►Emmanuel United Church Film Series for Advent 2019, join them Tuesday December 10 for “The One Hundred-Foot Journey”in the Sanctuary at 7 pm, admission is free ►St. Gerard Majella Christmas Around the World Concert Sunday December 15 at 7 pm. Tickets $15 available at their church office ► St. Luke’s Cathedral hosts the Chamber Singers Sunday December 15 at 3pm $20/adult and $5/student ►Emmanuel United Church Neighbourhood Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long Sunday December 15th at 7pm►St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church Men’s Club Sunday Brunch. December 15 10am to 12:30

Full list of upcoming events available on our

website.

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ADVENT DAY CONFESSIONS Taking place this Tuesday December 10 from 8:00 am - 8:30 pm at

Precious Blood Cathedral. Various priests from across the city will be

available all day for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. What a wonderful

way to prepare your hearts, as we prepare for the coming of the Lord at

Christmas. Take this opportunity to encounter God’s mercy through this

Sacrament.

THE GIVING TREE Each week new tags will be placed on the Tree with

the items that a local agency needs. Please choose an

agency you would like to support, PULL a tag and

return your donation the next week.

Items collected November 30/December 1 are for Women In Crisis.

Items collected December 7/8 are for Pauline’s Place.

Items collected December 14/15 are for St. Vincent Place.

Thank you for your unending generosity and giving spirit!

2020 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES The 2020 offertory envelopes are available to be picked up in the North Foyer. They are sorted alphabetically. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and continues to sustain the efforts of our parish community through our various ministries. Interested in setting up Pre-authorized Debit Plan? Forms are available in the Foyer or please contact the office. The option of Online Giving through our website is also still available.

C.W.L. NEWS The annual membership drive for The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is taking place. Did you know that CWL members have a tradition of service with support for religious, charitable & community activities through volunteer work & financial support at home & abroad. For info call Jane 705-949-3792.

CHRISTMAS DECORATING The Decorating Committee needs help to decorate the Church for Christmas on Sunday December 22 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. We will need people to iron, hang draperies, hang wreaths, place flowers, deco-rate tree, and men to climb ladders. Refreshments are provided.

POTLUCK THANKS Another great 4 O’clock Flock Potluck dinner was held last weekend. Thanks to all who con-

tributed to the meal and to the set up/clean up crew. The next pot-luck will be held on January 25.

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