Holy Redeemer Parish. December 6, nd Sunday of Advent Year C. Be you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

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1 PARISH STAFF Holy Redeemer Parish Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie Fr. Peter Moher - Pastor petermoher@gmail.com Fr. Jackson Arul - Associate Pastor Monique MacIntyre, Lay Pastoral Associate Sharon Houle - Parish Secretary Jean Marie (JM) Girard - Maintenance Holy Redeemer Parish 1887 Bancroft Dr. Sudbury, Ontario P3B 1S7 holyredeemer@diocesessm.org OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Office: Fax: Rectory: Parish Website: Facebook Page: Holy Redeemer Church Schedule of Masses, Devotions and Reconciliation Sunday Masses: Saturday: 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM Daily Mass is Celebrated: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 4:15 PM Wednesday at 7:00 PM (With Perpetual Help Devotions) The Rosary: Recited 1/2 hour before each weekday Mass Reconciliation Times: Wednesday from 6:30 6:50 P.M. * Saturday from 6:10 6:30 P.M. (New Time) or by appointment with the parish priest. Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of the month beginning at 1:00 P.M. and finishing at 3:30 P.M. Raise the Roof Building Fund Campaign Funds Raised to Date: $200, December 6, nd Sunday of Advent Year C WHAT IS THE YEAR OF MERCY? Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church Seeing the great need for mercy and healing in the world, Pope Francis called for the Year of Mercy a special period, also known as a Holy Year or Jubilee Year, for the Catholic Church. It is a time for the Church across the world to take approximately a year to focus on forgiveness and healing in a special way. Pope Francis has asked us as individuals and as a Church to be a witness of mercy by reflecting on and practicing the spiritual and corporal works of mercy (Pope Francis Announcement of the Year of Mercy). Be you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. LUKE 6:36

2 Diocese of Salford Office for Liturgy H O L Y R E D E E M E R P A R I S H N E W S All mankind shall see the salvation of God. Again we hear about the coming Day of Christ, and meet the character of John the Baptist. Just as once before he prepared the way for the coming of Christ, so today he does the same for us. Our hearts should be open to his voice, as he calls us to repentance, and asks us to make the way straight for the coming of our Lord. The imagery of this Sunday is particularly rich: the dominant image is of a vast population moving together - the return from exile in the first reading, the going and coming of the sowers in the psalm, the community of the Church preparing together in Paul's letter. We prepare for the coming of the Lord as His people - a community who cooperate to make the processional way of the Holy One - flattening the hills of opposition and ridicule, filling in the valleys of doubt and despair, so that all mankind shall see the salvation of God. A Taizé worship service is a time to come together in prayer, song and silence. The songs of Taizé are chants which are repeated to provide us with a meditative atmosphere. Taizé also involves the symbols of cross and light. It is a way to move to stillness to connect with our God and with each other, and to hear and feel the love of God within each of us. An Advent Examination Edward Hays, A Pilgrim s Almanac, p. 196 Come & Experience Taizé Prayer & Music Tuesday, Dec. 8th 7:00 p.m. At Holy Redeemer "Advent is the perfect time to clear and prepare the Way. Advent is a winter training camp for those who desire peace. By reflection and prayer, by reading and meditation, we can make our hearts a place where a blessing of peace would desire to abide and where the birth of the Prince of Peace might take place. Additional Times for Reconciliation at Holy Redeemer Parish Advent is a season to prepare for Christmas. In our tradition one of the ways we do this is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As we have done in the past we are offering additional opportunities for reconciliation before Christmas. Extra Confession Times at H.R. Tuesday Dec. 15 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Dec. 16 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Thursday Dec. 17 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Sacrament of Confirmation (Now for Students in Grade 7 or older) Parent Information Meeting will be held, Thursday, January 5, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. Please register your son or daughter by calling the parish office at Preparation Sessions will begin Saturday, January 9 th at 10:30 A.M. 2 Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church "Daily we can make an Advent examination. Are there any feelings of discrimination toward race, sex, or religion? Is there a lingering resentment, an unforgiven injury living in our hearts? Do we look down upon others of lesser social standing or educational achievement? Are we generous with the gifts that have been given to us, seeing ourselves as their stewards and not their owners? Are we reverent of others, their ideas and needs, and of creation? These and other questions become Advent lights by which we may search the deep, dark corners of our hearts. This weeks readings: Dec. 6-13, 2015 Monday Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday Is 40:25-31/Mt 11:28-30 Thursday Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21,24-27 Friday Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday Zec 2:10-13 or Rv 11:19/Lk 1: rd Sunday of Advent Year C 1 st READING Zephaniah 3:14-18a 2 nd READING Philippians 4:4-7 GOSPEL Luke 3:10-18

3 H O L Y R E D E E M E R P A R I S H N E W S Sunday, Dec. 6 9 AM Maria Teddy by Gerry Baronett Frances Zobetz by the Beaton Family 11am Mass Ed Lauzon by the Knights of Columbus Council #10888 Maria Teddy by Pedro & Mae Steck Sr. Frances McIsaac by the Minnow Lake Food Bank Volunteers 7pm Mass Intentions of all Parishioners Tuesday, Dec. 8-4:15 PM Jeanette Tremblay by Lee & Kellie Tremblay Sylvia Warus by Lee & Kellie Tremblay Freida Herd on her 100th Birthday by Pastoral Staff of Holy Redeemer Wednesday, Dec. 9-7:00 PM Marie Lackmanec by Irene & Peter Kobylka Special Intention for Favours Received by Agatha Calentano Orazio Di Meo by Maria Di Meo Thursday, Dec. 10-4:15 PM Eddie Lauzon by Dan Jobin Antonio Tullio by Maria Di Meo Glenn Wilson by his Daughters and Family Friday, Dec. 11-4:15 PM Delfina Doni By Giuseppe Doni Saturday Dec. 12-7:00 P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Cunningham by Gail & Richard Cunningham Kathie Tememli by the Family David Mahaffy by Norm Abbott Sunday, Dec AM Jim Vallquette by Sue Lafontaine Sylvia Warus by Ellard & Norma Turner 11am Mass Special Intention for Anne Amari by Earl Teddy Mary McDowell by Maureen Gibbons Marie Burdzel by Guy & Lorraine Bidal 7pm Mass Intentions of all Parishioners 3 Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church Dec. 6-13, 2015 Denotes a Mass for one who is deceased Denotes a Mass intention for the living Have You Moved in the past year? Call or the office to be sure we have your new mailing address before income tax receipts are mailed out. Please help us stay up to date! MONDAY 7 TUESDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 9 THURSDAY 10 FRIDAY 11 SATURDAY 12 Parish Activities for the Week Monday, Dec. 6-12, 2015 BUDGETED WEEKLY EXPENSES 2015 $6, Average Weekly Pre-Authorized Donation $1, Budgeted Weekly Income - Other Sources $ Sunday Collection Nov. 29, 2015 $4, TOTAL WEEKLY INCOME $6, Other Donations All Day Set-up 1:00pm - 3:30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm CWL Christmas Party Al Anon - lower hall Bridge - chapel Taizé with Reception following Children s Christmas Choir Practice Hall out of Service for Christmas Basket Preparations 8:00pm - 9:00pm Gamblers Anon.- lower hall CODA - upper room Library RCIA Inquiry - chapel Adult Christmas Choir Practice Hall out of Service for Christmas Basket Preparations Mat Makers will resume on January 14th Hall out of Service for Christmas Basket Preparations 9:30am - Noon Craft Group - upper room Hall out of Service for Christmas Basket Preparations 8:15am - 3:00pm CWL- Catch the Fire lower hall Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Sign-up Sheets for Eucharistic Ministers have been posted in the cloak hallway near the sacristy of the church. We invite you to assist us by signing your name at a Mass time you will be attending during the Christmas Season. Christmas Baskets $1, Building Fund $5, Special Collections: Bishop s Appeal $72.00

4 H O L Y R E D E E M E R P A R I S H N E W S Upcoming practice times for the 8pm Christmas Eve Mass Adult Christmas Choir Practice Wed. Dec. 9th following 7 PM Mass Additional practices forthcoming All voices and musicians welcome! Share your talents! Living with Christ Sunday Missals for Year C Cost is $5.00 available on side wall in church Parish Offering Envelopes 2016 The new boxed sets of envelopes for 2016 are now available at the back of the church. N.B. For some people Boxed Envelope Numbers have changed. This is to help minimize waste of boxed envelopes purchased for the upcoming year! The Advent Virus Anonymous via WARNING WARNING: ADVENT VIRUS Be on the alert for symptoms of inner Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The hearts of a great many have already been exposed to this virus and it is possible that people everywhere could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable condition of conflict in the world. Some signs and symptoms of The Advent Virus: A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment. A loss of interest in judging other people. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others. A loss of interest in conflict. A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom.) Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation. Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature. Frequent attacks of smiling. An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen. An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it. Please send this warning out to all your friends. This virus can and has affected many systems. Some systems have been completely cleaned out because of it. Please take your boxed set home. Verify your name and address on the top of the box and notify the parish office of any errors. *We need your current address when we prepare income tax receipts in the new year. PLEASE ensure you leave with the correct box. Parishioners using the Pre-Authorized Donation Program (PADP) do not receive envelopes, however, if you wish to make extra donations, simply write your name and phone # on any regular envelope or a blue multi-purpose envelope found at the back of the church and you will be receipted at income tax time. If you would like to receive donation envelopes or information on the Diocesan Pre-Authorized Donation Program please call the parish office. Looking for children between the ages of 6-14 to participate in the Children s Christmas Eve Choir at the 5:00 P.M. Mass, with directors/ teachers: Anastasia Rioux and Chancy Craig. Practice Schedule Tues. Dec. 8 at 6:30 pm Thurs. Dec.17 at 6:30 pm Sun. Dec. 20 at Noon Please Note: Children are expected to arrive one hour before Mass on Christmas Eve. 4 Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church

5 H O L Y R E D E E M E R P A R I S H N E W S Holy Redeemer Parish Mass Schedule 2015/2016 Christmas & New Year s Christmas Masses in time for Christmas! We will begin Wed. December 23 at 10 A.M. in the Church All we need are extra hands and a couple hours of your time Come they told me, pa rum pum Call Rosemary at We begin this second week of our Advent journey with this wonderful proclamation of the end of our exile. We really can take off our robe of misery and put on the splendor of the glory of God forever. Let us experience today what it will be like to be freed from the power of our sins to hold us captive. Freed from our longing, our desire: that we might be set free. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Ps. 126 Taken from Praying Advent, on Creighton University's Online Ministries web site: Used with permission. PERFUME & SCENT ALERT! A number of our parishioners are very sensitive to fragrances from perfumes, colognes & lotions. They can set off serious allergic reactions. We ask that people please refrain from using them when coming to Sunday Mass so that all will feel welcome and safe. A small sacrifice for others! 5 Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church Thursday, December 24th Vigil of Christmas MASS 5:00 P.M. (This Mass is intended for families with young children and becomes very crowded. Please consider attending an alternate Mass if you do not have young children.) MASS 8:00 P.M. MASS 11:00 P.M. Friday, December 25th The Nativity of the Lord MASS 11:00 A.M. Regular Sunday Masses on Dec. 26/27 Sat: 7PM - Sun. 9AM, 11AM & 7PM NO MASSES on Dec & 30th New Year 2016 (Holy Day of Obligation) Thursday, December 31st MASS 5:00 P.M. Friday, January 1, 2016 Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God MASS 11:00 A.M. The Parish Office will be CLOSED Between Christmas & New Years We will OPEN again on Monday, January 4th He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." Roy L. Smith

6 H O L Y R E D E E M E R P A R I S H N E W S PARISHIONERS PLEASE NOTE: WHEN ICY CONDITIONS ARE AT HAND... There are times when ice will build up on the walkways at the entrance of the church as well as in the parking lot. Provisions have been made for sanding, however, if you see that areas are slippery upon arrival to church we ask that able bodies assist us by keeping our surroundings safe! Sand bins with spreading containers are available at both entrances of the church s walkways. PLEASE HELP US PREVENT A FALL! 6 Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church

7 Community Events CHRISTMAS DINNER: Sunday, December 6th at La Porte des Eaux/The Water Gate, 1534 Pioneer Road, Sudbury, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. MENU: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Meat Pie, Mashed Potatoes au gratin with Bacon, Macaroni Salad, Bun, Pumpkin Fluff, Coffee, Tea or Juice. Film MARYOF NAZARETH. TICKETS: $12.00/adult $5.00/child. For info please call Roast-Beef Supper: Saturday, Dec. 12 With boiled or mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, salad, vegetables, buns, dessert, tea, coffee & juice Time: 4:30-7:00pm : Adults $15; Free for 8 and younger. Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci Church, 38 Edward, Coniston; Sponsored by the K of C # th Annual Christmas Dinner sponsored by K of C Fr. Brian McKee Council 1387 Saturday, Dec. 12th - St. Mary's Ukrainian Church: Dinner at 6:30 PM Full Buffet: Chicken, Roast Beef, Cabbage Rolls, Potatoes & Perogies & Dessert with Entertainment: Musicians and Ukrainian Dancers. Cost $20 per person. Celebrate Christmas with us. Call Steve or Tony at Rejoice and Sing with the Sudbury Singers on Sunday December 1pm at Our Lady of Hope Parish. Admission is either a monetary donation or non-perishable food items of which will be shared with the Blue Door Café. (Soup Kitchen) BINGO Wednesday, December 9 th at 7:00 p.m. ; St. Anthony, 19 Mary Street. The next Bingo is in the hall. Please bring a non perishable food item for the Food Bank. An Additional STAND UP PROGRAM is being offered by March of Dimes ( Tuesdays and Thursdays). N.B. The current Stand Up Program will also continue on Wednesdays & Fridays at Holy Redeemer. Are you worried about falling or concerned with your balance? The group STAND UP! Program may be for you. Make your New Year s resolution to take charge of your health by participating in the 12 week STAND UP! Program. It is being offered at the Holy Redeemer Church (Minnow Lake) 1887 Bancroft Drive Sudbury on Tuesdays from 2:00 3:30 pm and Thursdays from 2-3:00 pm starting on January 5, 2016 and ending on March 24, This program is free of charge. The March of Dimes Canada is pleased to work with the Stay on Your Feet Sudbury Manitoulin Falls Prevention Coalition to provide people 50 and over with this opportunity. We will also accept some individuals who are younger than 50 years old, who are in need of the program. For further information and registration into the Program, please call Crystal McCollom at , ext 237. You can leave a message. Registrations will be accepted during December Please confirm your spot as soon as you can. The Sudbury Chamber Singers present "What Sweeter Music: Stories of Christmas" on Sunday, December 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany 85 Larch Street. Tickets are available at Le Fromagerie on Elgin, or Jett Landry Music on Lasalle Blvd. or at the door. Tickets are $15. Come and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful Christmas music! Rise Up Montreal - Dec. 28 to Jan. 1 is a conference for Catholic young adults hosted by Catholic Christian Outreach, a Canadian University Student Movement. The conference features awesome speakers and talks, great music, workshops, and a new years party not to be missed. It includes 4 nights in a top hotel, 3 hot brunches and a new years banquet as well as a trip to Saint Joseph's Oratory. Most important of all their is an opportunity to build a relationship with Christ and meet 100's of other Catholic young adults coming from coast to coast. For more information or to register go to or facebook.com/ccocampus@ccoriseup If you are in the Sudbury area there will be carpooling Please call George Ayer at for more details. St. Charles College Open House: Tuesday, Jan. 12th 6:30 p.m. All Grade 6, 7 & 8's invited! Live the Experience! Register now for Grades 7, 8 & 9. Ladies! Have you Heard the news? Catch the Fire! is back. ALL women are invited to experience the sisterhood of the Catholic Women's League through this one day interactive power point presentation that promises to "ignite" your passion for the League. Join us at St. Andrew the Apostle in Sudbury on Saturday, December 12th (9 am to 3 pm). Even if you have attended the presentation before... be the "spark" and bring a friend... pack a lunch (refreshments provided). See you there! Volunteer Receptionists and Tax Preparers needed for Income Tax Program Receptionists and Income Tax Preparers are needed for United Way Sudbury and Nipissing Districts Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for March and April. If you are comfortable completing your own income tax return, you can help others! Contact Sarah Dost at ext 216 before February 5, Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church

8 PARISH INFORMATION - Phone Gospel Theme: Repentance What does it mean for me? Children: What do you want to ask God to forgive you for? What can you do during Advent to show you are sorry? Adults: In what areas of your life do you need God s forgiveness right now? What Advent practice would assist you in expressing your repentance? Minnow Lake Christmas Baskets 2015 Gifts for the Giving Tree Parishioners are invited to take a tag from the Giving Tree and purchase a gift for a child. Each tag has a number, corresponding to a particular family who has registered for a Christmas basket. Please attach the original tag to the gift as it will be placed in the corresponding family basket. th All Gifts are due back to the church by Friday, December 11 for sorting. Food Drop-off or Monetary Donations Banana Boxes! Food can be dropped off NO Later than Sunday Dec. 13th. During open hours. Especially useful are BANANA BOXES! If each family could bring 1 or 2 of these we would have a great supply! If making a monetary donation, please ensure that cheques are made payable to Holy Redeemer. On the Memo portion of the cheque indicate: Christmas Baskets. Please Note: Dollies with LARGE wheels are needed (inflatable wheels) to assist with the movement of food on the day of delivery. Please call the office at if you have one to lend. In Memoriam Poinsettia & Christmas Décor Donations IN MEMORY OF: BY PHONE # ADDRESS: Postal Code Please check one option: Option 1 DONATION AMOUNT $ ENV#: Option 2 POINSETTIA WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE CHURCH ON Monday, Dec. 21 or Tuesday, Dec Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church