bul Dec 25-16 Jan 1-17

Mass
INTENTIONS
Messes
lundi/Monday - vendredi/Friday, December 26 - 30, 2016
No masses - pas de messes
jeudi/Thursday, December 29, 2016
2:00 pm Funeral mass for Darquise Izak
samedi/Saturday, December 31, 2016
4:00 pm (E) New Year’s Eve
For the intentions of the people of God
No Confessions
Our Collections
December 18, 2016
Envelopes (183 donors) $4539.00
+ loose
$85.00
$4624.00
Diocesan Assessment……………$41.00
Thanksgiving Appeal……………$107.00
Christmas Blooms…$155.00
Annunciation Cemetery…$20.00
Building Fund
Donations………………$1735.00
Memorial donation…$20.00
Christmas Gifts …$300.00
dimanche /Sunday, January 1, 2017
10:00 am (E/F) New Year’s Day
For the intentions of the people of God
Pour les intentions du peuple de Dieu
lundi/Monday, January 2, 2017
No mass - Pas de messe
mardi/Tuesday, January 3, 2017
8:30 am (E)
Pauline Dupuis
Juliette Comartin
Gerald Quinlan
Thank you!
Tax Receipts:
by the family
by Robert and Judy Comartin
by Adam, Maria and John Roy
mercredi/Wednesday, January 4, 2017
8:30 (F)
Theresa et Gerard Larochelle
par Lucille Boucher
Arthur et Marguerite Derdaele (25e ann)
par Agnes Quick
Ronald Lalonde
par Cyril et Liliane Belcourt
jeudi/Thursday, January 5, 2017
8:30 am (E)
Virginia and Ed Rivait
Judy Kavanaugh
Germaine Cogliati
La date limite… pour les dons financiers qui
seront inclus sur le reçu pour fins d’impôts de cette
année est le 30 décembre. Nous vous remercions
tous pour votre appui financier qui nous permet
d’avancer dans notre ministère. Continuons le beau
travail!
A note from the Squires:
by the family
by Mike and Bern Mullins
by John and Janet Szedlak
vendredi/Friday, January 6, 2017
8:30 am (F)
Lionel Gagnon (1e ann.)
par Alma
Annette Lebert
par Alice Reaume
Louis Masse
par Doris Robillard
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
samedi/Saturday, January 7, 2017
5:00 pm (E)
For the intentions of the people of God
The last day to make donations
that will be reflected on this year’s tax receipt is
December 30th. We are grateful to all those who
continue to donate to the parish and building funds.
Your support is crucial and appreciated. Thank you!
11:30 am Confessions
dimanche /Sunday, January 8, 2017
9:00 am (F)
Pour les intentions du peuple de Dieu
11:00 am (E)
For the intentions of the people of God
Christmas in Heaven
Candlelight Prayer Service
for those grieving the loss of a loved one
during this Christmas season.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 7pm
St. Francis Mausoleum - Heavenly Rest Cemetery
Presider: Fr. Chris Bourdeau - Music: Songbird
Pastoral Minister: Mary Heath 519-969-4836 Candles are provided.
Thank
you to everyone who supported the Squires 6th
annual Christmas Raffle. It was once again a great
success. The boys will decide in January what
cause they will support. All the money raised will
go to a charity. Congratulations to the winners:
♦ 1st Prize-Wise men statue - Dominique Mailloux
♦ 2nd Prize-Snowmen - Cheryl Mailloux
♦ 3rd Prize-Godiva Chocolates - Bernice Walsh
With our raffles and your generosity we have
raised over $3400.00 for our Charity account over
the last six years! Thank you and Merry Christmas
to all!
-Ted Richardson, Chief Counselor
The Visitation Parish Ushers’ Club would
like to thank everyone for coming to their
Christmas Wonderland sale and to their Turkey
Bingo night (despite the bad weather!). Your
support in these events is always appreciated. On
behalf of the Ushers Club we would like to
wish every family a very Blessed Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
Le Club de placiers de la Visitation
veux remercier tous les gens qui ont assister leur
vente des Merveilles de Noël et leur Bingo de Dinde. Votre appui est grandement apprécié. Au nom
du Club de placiers nous voulons souhaiter à toutes
les familles un Joyeux Noël et une Bonne et Heureuse Année.
Pray for… Prions pour
The deceased… les défunts et défuntes
Dorothy Labonté
sister of Maurice Moynahan and Lea Rivest
Darquise Izak
sister of Robert Brisette
Please pray for the sick…
Prions pour les madades…
Paroisse de la Visitation Parish
Parish Office / Bureau Paroissial
5407 Comber Sideroad, P.O. Box 220
Comber, Ontario N0P 1J0
Office/Bureau
FAX
(519) 687-3118
(519) 687-2076
Website: www.visitation.dol.ca
Email: [email protected]
Father Bob’s Email: [email protected]
Katherine’s Email: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/VisitationParish
Welcome! What a blessing it is to gather with
family and friends to celebrate the birthday
of our Lord Jesus. We joyfully welcome
our parishioners and visitors to Visitation Parish!
Bienvenue! Nous accueillons nos paroissiens,
paroissiennes et tous nos visiteurs. Bienvenue à la
Paroisse de la Visitation. Merci d’être venue chez nous
pour célébrer les fêtes.
Office Hours:
Monday—Thursday
9:30 am to 12:00 noon…...1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Office reopens Tuesday January 3, 2017
Pastoral Team
Rev. Robert Champagne, Pastor/curé
Larry Lamphier, Permanent Deacon/Diacre permanent
Katherine Marsh, Pastoral Minister/Youth Minister
Agente de pastorale/pastoral-jeunesse
Parish Staff
Rachelle Moison, Financial Secretary
Annette Rondot, Secretary/Receptionist
Sarah Moison, Caretaker
Randy Barrette, Maintenance
Mariette Comartin, Housekeeper
Kelly Authier, Choir Director
« Et voici le signe qui vous le fera connaître: vous
trouverez un petit enfant enveloppé de langes et
couché dans une crèche. » (Luc2, 12)
Lumière dans notre Nuit
Aujourd’hui, un Sauveur nous est né.
Il y a plus de vingt siècles, une lumière s’est
levée. Elle illumine encore nos nuits.
Jésus s’est fait l’un de nous. Rien ne pourra
désormais nous séparer de l’amour de Dieu.
« For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. » (Isaiah 9:6)
Today, we celebrate the good news of our salvation:
the birth of Jesus Christ as one of us, a human being.
God has always shown his love for us in numerous ways:
through the beauty of creation and the love of our families and friends.
Today, he shows that love in a very special way:
From the Parish Staff:
Thank you for your many acts of kindness and your good
wishes. May yours be a Christmas of Love
and good will to all.
Du personnel:
Merci de votre bienveillance et de vos maintes générosités.
Meilleurs vœux pour un Noël de paix,
de santé et de bonheur.
Alphonse Bellaire, Bill Bulley, Yvette Bulley,
Jeannette Chauvin, Lucille Comartin, Diane Dubas,
Rita Knapp, Jean-Guy Langlois, Estelle Lebert,
Jean-Yves Losier, Robert Mailloux, Carol Meloche,
Mike Martin, Marianne Masse, Cathy Michaud,
Charlene Parent, Bill Poisson, Brenda Quick,
Brian Quick, Paul Reaume, Florence Rivest,
Sally Repeck, Jeannette Rivest, Réné Sylvestre,
Timothy Trepanier, Elaine Wilkinson.
The Readings / les lectures
January 1/le 1 janvier, 2017
Numbers/Nombres 6:22-27
Galatians/Galates 4:4-7
Luke/Luc 2:16-21
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the holy Mother of God,
and our spiritual mother.
Today, the Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary, who
was chosen by God the Father to be the mother of his Son.
As Jesus was both fully human and divine, the Church confesses that Mary is truly “Mother of God” (CCC 495). So
may we join together this day in adoring Mary, who is the
Mother of God and our spiritual mother.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu
Reprendre la route
La parole de Dieu en ce dimanche nous invite à vivre à
l’écoute de notre mémoire, comme Marie.
Holiday Office Hours
The Parish office will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Calls will be answered as soon as possible.
Le temps des fêtes
Le bureau sera ouvert de nouveau, mardi le 3 janvier, 2017.
Vos appels seront répondus aussitôt possible.
Réunions…
Meetings…
Wed. Dec. 28
@ 7:00 pm pratique de la Chorale
Mon. Jan. 2
@ 7:00 pm CWL executive mtg. -library
Wed. Jan . 4
@ 7:00 pm Choir practice -nave
Sincere Thanks: We wish to acknowledge the
countless volunteers who are involved in the day to day
events that take place within the walls of our church. We are
so very blessed to have such caring volunteers, always ready
to help out and give their labour of love for our parish. To
our 100's of volunteers, you are all such a blessing in our
parish community. Thank you!
Merci! Nous remercions les centaines de bénévoles dans
notre communauté pour leur esprit et leur appui. Ensemble
nous travaillons pour un monde meilleur. Que la nouvelle
année soit une de joie, de paix et d’amour.
2016 at a glance
The past year was filled with
life and activity in our parish….we celebrated 38 Baptisms,
43 Confirmations, 9 Marriages and 22 Funerals.
L’an 2016 fut rempli de
baptêmes, confirmations, mariages, funérailles.
Quel bel testament de notre foi chrétienne!
New Year’s Day: In Canada, this is a holy
The Readings / les lectures
January 8/le 8 janvier, 2017
Isaiah/Isaïe 60:1-6
Ephesians/Éphésiens 3:2-3a, 5-6
Matthew/Matthieu 2:1-12
Giving Tree: Thanks to everyone who supported our
Giving Tree this year. Over 292 gifts were delivered for the
14 families sponsored. What great generosity. You have
helped make Christmas memorable for those less fortunate.
Thank you to the group of volunteers for sorting and boxing
all the gifts. What a task!
L’arbre des dons: Un grand merci pour la
générosité de nos paroissien(ne)s pour leurs appui d’assurer
un joyeux Noël, avec cadeaux, pour tous. Nous avons été
capable de livré plus de 292 cadeaux pour les 14 familles
parrainés. Un grand merci pour ceux et celles qui ont
entrepris la tâche de trier et emboîter tous les articles!
day of obligation. January 1st celebrates Mary, the
Mother of God, who is our mother too! At the
beginning of 2017, we pray that Mary, who is the
patroness of Visitation Parish, will intercede for us and
grant us an abundance of God’s love and peace.
Jour de l’an: Au Canada, ceci est un jour
d’obligation. Le 1er janvier, célèbre Marie, la Mère de
Dieu, qui est aussi notre mère. Au début de 2017, nous
prions que Marie, la patronne de notre paroisse de la
Visitation, intercède pour nous et nous accorde l’amour
et la paix de Dieu en abondance.
Attention : Interlocking Brick is never salted
or shovelled. Please use the cross walk. Thank You.
Le pavé entrecroisé ne reçoit aucun sel et
n’est pas nettoyé pendant l’hiver. Veuillez
svp passer par l’endroit nettoyé pour les
piétons. Merci.