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Around St. Mary's This Week (12 December 2021)...
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PRAYER FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT Before your family meal, light two purple candles and the pink candle on your Advent wreath. If you do not have an Advent wreath you may light one or three candles before you pray. Leader: As we draw near to you, Lord God, keep us aware of your presence in all we do. Come with power to enlighten us by your grace, that we may live in praise and peace all our days. We ask through Christ our Lord. All: Amen |
PRAYING FOR THE SICK
If you or a family member is sick please let us know and we shall add their name to our prayer list which is posted in the gathering space of the church.
We remember in pray those who have died recently including Ignatius MacDonald, Shirley Greer, Lillian Donato, and Jerry Hurley.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR FAITH NOURISHMENT Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Advent: A Season of Joyful Expectation
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The Church calls all people to continue to grow in understanding and knowledge of our faith. Join us on December 14th as we reflect on the season of Advent. This session will be in person on Tuesday December 14th at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join Father Larry and Catherine Ecker for a time of faith nourishment! Please remember to wear your mask!
ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH AT 2:00 P.M.
In the midst of Advent, you are invited to pause from preparations for Christmas to hear God’s Word.
Following this time of prayer and reflection there will be time for fellowship and simple refreshments.
All are welcome.
LECTORS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
It is time to sign up to serve at the Christmas liturgies, (December 24th through January 2nd). We thank you for your commitment and service.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THE CHURCH:
Walking Together Toward Healing & Reconciliation
We invite you to pray for the delegation that was to travel to Rome to meet with Pope Francis. The trip has been postponed because of the new Omicron variant of Covid 19. Following ongoing dialogue with the Assembly of First Nations, Métis, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and other Indigenous partners, a group of residential school survivors, Elders, knowledge keepers and young people will share their experiences directly with the Holy Father. The delegation, organized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, represents a significant moment in the ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation while also serving as an important foundation for the future visit of the Holy Father to Canada, announced in late October. For more information on the delegation and related activity, please visit: www.cccb.ca.
Christmas Mass Schedule
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Christmas Eve Friday, December 24 (No 12:10 p.m. Mass) * 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., * 9:00 p.m., and 12:00 Midnight |
Christmas Day Saturday, December 25 * 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (No confessions and no 5:00 p.m. Mass) |
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Feast of the Holy Family Sunday, December 26 8:00 a.m., * 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. |
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Monday, December 27 9:00 a.m. (Church closed at 10:00 a.m.)  |
Tuesday, December 28 12:10 p.m. (Church is open at 11:30 a.m. and closed at 1:00 p.m.)  |
Wednesday, December 29 Confessions 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (Church is open at 5:00 p.m.) |
Thursday, December 30 12:10 p.m. (Church is open at 11:30 a.m. and closed at 1:00 p.m.)
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New Year’s Eve Friday, December 31 Vigil of the Feast of Mary, Mother of God 5:00 p.m. (No 12:10 p.m. Mass) |
Saturday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God * 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (No confessions and no 5:00 p.m. Mass) |
New Year’s Day
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Epiphany Sunday, January 2 8:00 a.m., * 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. |
Monday, January 3 9:00 a.m. (Church closed at 10:00 a.m.) |
* Masses will be livestreamed on our parish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/st.marysbarrie.live
YOUTH MINISTRY
LIFETEEN – for high school teens to explore their faith through talks, prayer and friendship meeting monthly on Sunday nights. We are gathering TODAY, Sun., December 12th after the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Dinner provided.
EDGE is a youth ministry program for youth grades 5-8 to come together once a month on a Friday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. EDGE is a safe, fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith and most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Our next gathering is Friday, December 17th.
For information on our Youth Ministry please email stmarysyouthministrybarrie@gmail.com or call Shannon Barks at 705-229-7426.
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
The Knights of Columbus Barrie Council #1626 are selling “Keep Christ in Christmas” fridge and car magnets to silently evangelize about the real meaning of the Christmas season. Place one on your car or fridge to remind ourselves and everyone that sees them that Christ is the reason for the season. Magnets are $5.00 each and all proceeds go to help the less fortunate in our community.
PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION!
Catechetical Meeting # 1: Parent, Candidate & Sponsor
All families who have registered in the preparation process for Confirmation are reminded to attend the parent candidate sponsor meeting. The meeting will begin with Mass at 7:00 p.m. and conclude by 9:00 p.m. It is understood that the candidate, sponsor and parent will attend the meeting.
The second and final opportunity to attend this meeting is on Wed., Dec. 15th beginning at 7:00 p.m.
MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS
The Ministry with Maturing Adults seeks to support the lifelong faith development of women and men throughout all phases of the pre-retirement and retirement years. Programs are open to everyone.
VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise Program is held on Tuesday mornings. For details regarding beginning dates and registration: VON at 705 737 5044 ext. 221.
Christian Meditation meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The next session will be on Tuesday, December 14th on Zoom. If you are interested in learning more about this form of prayer please contact Catherine Ecker through email cecker@archtoronto.org or 705 728 2985 ext. 115.
