DECEMBER 6, 2020
Gatherings in places of worship continue to be limited to a maximum of 25 people.
To accomodate as many parishioners as possible, five Christmas day Masses will be celebrated.
Christmas Season Masses
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24
6:30pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
9:30am, 11:00am
Feast of the Holy Family
Saturday, December 26 | 4:30pm
Sunday, December 27 | 10:30am
New Year’s Day Feast of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday, December 31 | 4:30pm
Friday, January 1 | 10:30am
Epiphany of the Lord
Saturday, January 2nd | 4:30pm
Sunday, January 3rd | 10:30am
Please note that all the Masses listed above require reservations.
Reservations for the Christmas Masses open on December 14th .
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Weekly Donation Envelope Boxes
Parishioners who use the envelope system for their parish contribution will find the 2021 boxes available at the main entrance of the church.
Please be sure to pick up only the box that has your name and number on it. Boxes are in alphabetical order.
If you are currently not able to attend Mass in person or if you don’t have a donation envelope box—but would like to make your weekly donations to the parish using this method, or if you have any questions please contact the parish office.
Thank you for your faithful generosity.
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Restoration of our organ.
Suzie Charpentier and Jens Peterson, both involved in the restoration of our parish organ, give us an inside look at the progress Casavant is making.
READ MORE >>
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
On Sunday, December 13th immediately following the 10:30 Mass, a meeting of parishioners will be held in church for the purpose of electing two church Wardens to replace the two who are completing their term of office on December 31, 2020.
To be eligible to be nominated as a Warden, a person must be 18 years or older and a Roman Catholic who resides within the boundaries of the parish.
Nominations, duly proposed and seconded, will be accepted at the meeting. The Wardens term of office is three years, renewable once.
Please contact Father MacEachen for more information, or to propose a nominee.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
Christmas Flowers to Decorate the Church.
You are invited to make a donation toward the purchase of flowers to decorate the church and altar for the Christmas season.
If you wish your donation to be made in memory of a loved one please include the names with your donation.
Donations should be received at the latest by December 20th in order to allow us to plan the decor of the church during this holy season.
OCTOBER 25, 2020
The Living with Christ Sunday Mass books for the coming Liturgical Year are available for sale at the back of the church as of this weekend.
The cost is $5 each.
The supply is limited so you are encouraged to purchase your copy as soon as possible, and to write your name in your book.
If you are currently not able to attend Mass in person, but would like a Missal, please contact the parish to make arrangements to obtain one.
Online Resources for Advent Reflection and Prayer
1. Praying Advent
offers many helpful resources for individuals and families who want some help to begin the season of Advent and move through it well.
There are a great variety of pages which will address the issues almost anyone is facing; in addition to Daily Prayer for each day of Advent.
2. Loyola Press Advent Resources
includes interactive Advent calendars for adults, children and families, Advent activities for children and inspirational articles for all.
3. Ignatian contemplation and reflective prayer
encourage us in the season of Advent.
Resources include: Advent Weekly Prayer reflections, Video Reflections & Podcasts.
Food Bank Donation
We have a new tradition in our parish to support the hungry on a more continuous basis. Over 860,000 Canadians visit food banks every month, with over 36% of the donations feeding hungry children.
During the COVID‑19 isolation, please leave your items in a bag at the door of the rectory. Donations will be delivered to St. Willibrord’s parish food bank.
See a list of suggestions for nutritious non-perishable items HERE >>>.
