St. Francis of Assisi Church Washago 3315 Muskoka Street Washago, ON Mass: Saturday, 5:00 pm (Summer ONLY) Sunday, 9:30 am PARISH MINISTRIES and SERVICE GROUPS Mass Servers: Frances McFall 705-689-6943 Capital Campaign: John Leskew 705-689-5278 Children s Liturgy: Katrina Hunt 705-689-9494 Eucharistic Ministry: Jeanne McDonald 705-689-8681 Hall Rental: Bob Goodwin 705-689-5975 Ladies Group: Lucille Moore 705-689-8001 Lectors: Paulette Van Dyk 705-689-9103 Liturgy: Maureen Guarnaccio 705-689-9503 Ministry to the Sick: Pat Grisdale 705-326-3963 Sacraments: Tammy Wilson 705-689-5740 Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation St. Joseph Cemetery: Maurice McMillan 705-689-5860 Parish Team: refer to www.myguardianangels.ca Guardian Angels Orillia Rectory Office: 115 West St. N., Orillia; 705-326-2849 x121 https://stfrancisofassisior.archtoronto.org
Fourth Sunday of Advent The Kingdom of David shall be made sure forever before the Lord. 2 Samuel 7.1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 The mystery, so long held secret, is now revealed to all. Romans 16.25-27 You will conceive in your womb and bear a son. Luke 1.26-38 Mass Intentions Sunday, December 24 / Advent-4 9:30 am St. Francis of Assisii Mass: Bill Stevens Christmas Eve 6:00 pm Mass: Bob Torella 7:00 pm (St. Columbkille Mass) Erin Eileen Rose Pickard 8:00 pm (St. Francis of Assisi Mass) Michael, Eleanor & Francis Duffy 9:00 pm (Sacred Heart Mass) Patsy Robbins 9:00 pm Mass: Alana Munro 12:00 am Mass: Clare & Andrea St. Arneault Monday, December 25 Nativity of the Lord 9:30 am (St. Francis of Assisi Mass) Al Fanner 11:00 am (St. Columbkille Mass) Frank Bernard McMillan
Sunday, December 31 The Holy Family 9:30 am St. Francis of Assisi Mass:Paterson & Bolyea Deceased Family Members 11:00 am St. Columbkille Mass: Donor s Intention New Year s Eve 7:00 pm St. Columkbille Mass: Jon Costin Second Collection: Church Projects A second collection will be taken at all Masses 24/25 December for the special projects at our Churches. St. Columbkille Church: Building Fund St. Francis of Assisi Church: Building Fund Christmas Flowers Would you like to sponsor Poinsettias for the Christmas decorations this year. Parishioners may pick up envelopes marked Christmas Flowers at the entrances of the Church. 2017 Parish Donations Our financial books for this year will close on December 31, 2017. Those who wish to make a donation for this calendar year are asked to do so prior to this date.
VIGIL: OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD NEW YEAR S EVE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 ST St. Columbkille Church - 7:00 p.m. FEAST OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD NEW YEAR S DAY: MONDAY, JANUARY 1 ST 2017 St. Francis of Assisi Church St. Columbkille Church - Office Holiday Hours - 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. The Rectory Office Hours during the holiday will be: Monday, 25 December: Closed Tuesday, 26 December: Closed Wednesday, 27 December: Closed Thursday, 28 December: 10:00 am Noon Friday, 29 December: 10:00 am Noon Saturday, 30 December: Closed Monday, 1 January: Tuesday, 2 January: Wednesday, 3 January: Thursday, 4 January: Friday, 5 January: 2018 Closed Closed 10:00 am 5:00 pm 10:00 am 5:00 pm 10:00 am Noon Parish Stewardship St. Francis of Assisi December 16/172017 December 18/192016 Total Donation: $489 $ 399 Thank you everyone for your most generous donation. Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.
PASTOR S MESSAGE CHRISTMAS 2017 Dear Parishioners, Visitors and Friends in the Lord, With joy and gratitude I offer you my best and prayerful wishes for Christmas 2017. We have so many reasons to celebrate as a parish community. We are proud of our seniors who come together to pray, learn and share the faith. They inspire a new generation of disciples to be proud of our Catholic heritage and live the Gospel in the service of the poor. Our ministries and groups continue to meet frequently and reach out to meet many spiritual and physical needs of our sisters and brothers. This gives us hope which strengthens and encourages us to see Christ in each other daily. This hope also invites us to look forward and to stand strong with joyful hymns of Christmas on our lips and in our hearts. O come let us adore Him. Christ the Lord! The late Mother Marie Therese, a contemporary German mystic and founder of a new religious order (Communion in Christo) wrote these prophetic words on the meaning of Christmas: With outstretched hands this child [whose birth we celebrate] offers his love. It embraces each one of us and shows us the way, the way of his love. This is why God has become man: to reveal his love. Ever since his word has ruled the world: You love me if you love your neighbour. You cannot love God unless you love your neighbour. On this Christmas Day he challenges us: The world suffers hunger, poverty dominates this century. War prevails, torture and hatred of foreigners. We live in fear, try to protect ourselves and lose confidence. This child is the love of God; he is the Redeemer, whom we remember. He knocks on our door in thousand fold human form. His request is personal so that we may recognize him in those who are like us, in those who are our brothers and sisters, and in those who have been redeemed like us. I pray for each and every one of you at this blessed time of Christmas. May your hearts be filled with faith which trusts God no matter what; with hope which looks ahead with courage and Love of the Baby King our Lord Jesus Christ. May his presence and light rule our hearts forever. Joy to the World! Joy to all! Blessed, Healthy and Merry Christmas! Love and prayers always, Fr. Andrew