Bulletin November 24, 2013

Mass — INTENTIONS — Messes
The deceased…
Les défunts et défuntes...
lundi/Monday, Nov. 25, 2013
No mass! - Pas de messe!
mardi/Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013
8:30 am (E)
Geraldine Lanoue
by Al & Rita Bellaire
Deceased members of the Sears-Riberdy family
by the family
For the intentions of Father Greg Blonde
by a parishioner
mercredi/Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013
8:30 am (F)
Cécile Baillargeon
Solomon et Anne-Marie LeCunff
Laurent Gascon
jeudi/Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013
8:30 am (E)
Fred Towe (22nd ann.)
In thanksgiving
Thérèse Gaudette
par la F.F.C.F.
par testament
par sa sœur Paulette
by Lois and children
by Marc & Lucille Comartin
by the family
vendredi/Friday, Nov. 29, 2013
8:30 am (F)
Gary Knapp (40e ann.)
Léonie Labbée
Linda Mailloux
par Clarence et Rita Knapp
par Teddy Larche
par Guy et famille
samedi/Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013
11:30 am Confessions
2:00 pm Marriage - Derek Lanoue & Erienne Pike
5:00 pm (E)
For the intentions of the people of God.
dimanche/Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013
9:00 am (F)
Pour les intentions du peuple de Dieu
11:00 am (E) - Installation of Altar Servers
For the intentions of the people of God
Canadian Food for Children:
The last weekend of each month, our parish
collects a variety of non-perishable goods for
Frank Chauvin’s project. Suggested items include:
sugar, rice, salt, pasta, dried soup mix, baby food,
canned fish, meat and tomatoes, flour, etc...Please
bring these items next weekend and leave them in
the hall foyer by the desk. Thank you!
Little Blue Books
will be made available next weekend. You
are invited to take ‘Six minutes a day’ to pray and grow closer to the
Lord before Christmas. Please note there are separate books in
English and French.
Les Petits livres bleus
Please pray for…Prions pour…
seront disponibles dimanche
prochain. Ces livrets contiennent des prières pour l’Avent avec des
‘réflexions de six minutes ’. À noter qu’il y a des livrets en français
ainsi que d’autres en anglais.
Paroisse de la Visitation Parish
Robert Roy,
brother of John Roy
Parish Office / Bureau Paroissial
Office Hours:
Monday—Thursday
9am to 12 noon…...1 pm to 4pm
The sick...Les malades
5407 Comber Sideroad, P.O. Box 220
Comber, Ontario
N0P 1J0
Bill Bulley,
Yvette Bulley,
Norm Comartin,
Rita Knapp,
Alphonse Labonté,
Helen Labonté,
Estelle Lebert,
Ron Sturba,
Thérèse Sylvestre,
Timothy Trepanier
Office/Bureau
FAX
(519) 687-3118
(519) 687-2076
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.visitation.dol.ca
Our Collections
November 17, 2013
Envelopes
+ loose
$5,053.00
291.80
$5,344.80
Diocesan Assessment………..…..$35.00
Annonciation Cemetery..……..…$55.00
Holy Redeemer Cemetery……..$300.00
Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.$125.00
St. Joachim Cemetery……….…$270.00
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
Marie Tremblay, Financial Secretary
Rachelle Moison, Secretary/Receptionist
Debbie Rubin, Caretaker
Randy Barrette, Maintenance
Mariette Comartin, Housekeeper
Kelly Authier, Choir Director
Weekend Masses
Saturday 5pm (E)
dimanche 9h (F)
Sunday 11 am (E)
*****
Baptism
Celebrated once a month
during weekend masses.
Registration in the parish is required.
Preparation is mandatory.
Building Fund
Donations…………………..…..$285.00
Visitor’s Envelopes………...…....$34.00
Parish Breakfast Profit….…….$737.49
Thank you! Merci!
All baptized people are called to be leaders
in expanding Christ’s Kingdom. This is our
common vocation as disciples. How are you
responding to this call? Christ was a shepherd, a
steward, and a servant leader. As good stewards of
our vocations, we also are called to lead others to
Christ in the same way; by using our gifts
responsibly; by sharing them generously and by
humbly serving one another.
Stewardship Office, The Archdiocese of Winnipeg,
Reconciliation
Saturday 11:30 to 12 noon
or by appointment.
Marriage
At least one party must be a registered
member of the parish.
Minimum 6 months notification.
Mandatory marriage preparation course.
Ministry to the Sick
Communion to shut-ins every first Friday.
Hospital visits upon request.
Sacrament of the Sick upon request.
Christ the King
Le Christ, Roi de l’univers
November 24, 2013
Welcome:
We welcome Father Francis Jeyaseelen who
shares the Word of God and the Eucharist with us this
weekend as Father Bob is away on the COR weekend.
Bienvenue:
Nous souhaitons la bienvenue au Père
Francis Jeyaseelen qui célèbre l’Eucharistie avec nous cette
fin de semaine pendant l’absence du curé.
The Readings:
Next Sunday’s readings are:
Isaiah 2:1-5
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:37-44
Les lectures:
Les lectures pour dimanche prochain sont:
Isaïe 2, 1-5
Romains 13, 11-14
Matthieu 24, 37-44
Christ the King:
Jesus Christ
is King. Even though the inscription
over the head of Jesus on the cross
proclaimed that He was King of the
Jews, it is doubtful that the soldiers
there actually had the faith to
recognize the truth of this sign.
Today, we, the people of God, the
Church, do recognize it. We celebrate
the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus
Christ, King of the Universe.
Le Christ, Roi de l’univers:
Croire jusqu’à la
croix. L’épisode du bon larron éclaire le sens de la fête du
Christ Roi. Crucifié lui aussi, il prête foi à ce qui est écrit au
-dessus de Jésus: «Celui-ci est le roi des Juifs.» Sur la croix,
Jésus lui ouvre les portes du paradis. Il nous les ouvre à nous
aussi, il est notre Sauveur.
Running on Empty
A Visitation Parish Mission
Dec. 8, 9 and 10, 2013
7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Visitation "Mission Team" wants to invite you to
journey with us as we reflect and prepare for the coming
of Christ. Enjoy an evening of prayer, music and reflection
with talks by our new pastoral minister and a social time
to follow. Mass will be offered at 6:30 pm on Dec. 9th
and 10th. The sacrament of reconciliation will be
offered after the last talk on Dec. 10th.
We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP at the table in the narthex.
Réunions…
Join us for our Advent celebration
An afternoon of song on Sunday December 1st
at 2:00 pm at Visitation Parish.
Soyez des nôtres pour notre
célébration de l'Avent
Une après-midi de chants, le 1er décembre à 14h00
à la paroisse de la Visitation
First Reconciliation: This week, Grade 2 students
will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The
Penance celebration for Our Lady of the Annunciation
students and parents will take place on Wednesday,
November 27th at 7:00 pm in the church. The French
celebration will be held Thursday, November 28th at
7:00 pm in the church for St. Ambroise and St. Paul Schools.
Mon. Nov. 25
@ 7:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers
Training in the church
Tue. Nov. 26
@ 9:30 am Arise - library
Wed. Nov. 27
@ 6:00 pm Altar Server Training
@ 7:00 pm Squirettes gen. Mtg-Hall A
@ 8:00 pm Chorale
Attention! Attention! Notre vente de chocolat au profit des
missions aura lieu le samedi 30 novembre et le dimanche 1
décembre après les messes. Venez voir nos bonbons,
biscuits, petits gâteaux, tous avec du chocolat.
Thu. Nov. 28
@ 6:00 pm Altar Server Training
@ 7:00 pm Debout ensemble
@ 7:00 pm Squires-Hall A
For the chocolate lovers, our annual chocolate bake sale will
be held on Saturday November 30th and Sunday December
1st after masses. We are looking forward to your continued
support of our missions.
CWL News
Ladies please take note of the
following upcoming events:
•
Première Réconciliation:
Les élèves de la 2e
année des écoles St-Ambroise et St-Paul recevront le
sacrement de réconciliation le jeudi 28 novembre à l’Église.
La célébration à laquelle les parents et les élèves assisteront,
débute à 19h.
Giving Tree ~
On behalf of the Roman Catholic
Children’s Aid Society for the County of Essex, we are once
again appealing to the generosity of our parishioners for
your support in helping them to ensure that every child,
supervised by their agency, will have gifts to open on
Christmas morning. Christmas is the celebration of the birth
of Christ and at this time it is our hope that each and every
child and their parents can experience love and joy in
receiving a gift. We encourage everyone to participate in
any way possible. Please follow these easy directions:
~ The list of items needed by each family has been divided
into individual gift ideas. Check the paper ornaments on the
‘giving tree’ in the narthex. On the back of the ornament is
the name of an article or gift that is needed by a child or
adult in one of these families. Please choose from these, an
item that you could buy (new items only please.)
~ Take the ornament home with you so you can remember
what it is you are to buy and to make sure no one else buys
the same thing.
~ After you have bought the article, do not wrap the gift
but please attach the paper ornament securely to the gift
and place it under the giving tree by December 15th.
Please note, the agency will NOT accept
wrapped gifts, but you can provide
wrapping paper if you wish and the
parents will wrap the gifts for their
children. If you have any questions about
the Giving Tree please contact Marie
Levesque at 519-798-3168.
Cercle missionnaire
Ste-Thérèsede-Lisieux
Mission Club
Meetings…
•
Dec. 3 ~ Poinsettias for Shut-Ins: Ladies if you can
help to deliver 1 or more poinsettias to members and
parish shut-ins, please come out on Tuesday, December
3rd between 10:00-11:00 am to pick up poinsettias at the
Church-Hall A.
Dec. 8 Parish mission - drop off baked goods donations
to parish hall Sunday morning. Ladies to help with set
up at 6:00 pm in the Parish Kitchen.
•
Dec 18 Join us for “Caroling at Chez Nous” at 4 pm
with Squirettes/Squires and distribution of CWL
Christmas stockings
•
Dec 20
Devonshire Christmas wrapping for
Community Living from 9:30am to 3:30 pm. To
register call Laurie Lassaline at 519-728-2807.
3
The CWL Christmas Party will be held at the
St. Joachim Diner on Wednesday, December 4th. Social at
6 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm. Entertainment will be a “Murder
Mystery”. Door prizes including a free Membership draw.
“Free will” donations for “Heat for the Streets”. Cost:
Members $15, Non-members $20. Don’t be disappointed,
purchase your ticket early as seating is limited. Purchase at
the November 18th General Meeting or deposit money in the
Sunday collection in a marked envelope
or bring to the Parish office. Tickets must
be purchased by November 26th. For
tickets and information please contact
Agnes Quick at 519-715-9491 or Carol
Lefaive at 519-798-3655. Please advise
us of any special dietary needs.
CWL Ladies Remember, if you pay your 2014 dues by
December 3, 2013 you will be eligible for the Free
Membership Draw at the Christmas Party. Deposit your $25
dues in the collection basket or bring it to the Parish office.
Please use a clearly marked envelope with CWL Dues and
your name. For those members who have recently paid,
please pick up your 2014 card from the black index box
which is on the desk in the foyer.
Father Henri Masse Christmas Raffle!
The Squires will be selling tickets after all masses from now
until the draw on December 15th.
Prize #1 Footstep Candle holder
Prize #2 Lighted Snowmen
Prize #3 Snowman Welcome Sign
Attention Honorary Knights, Widows of
former Knights of Columbus, members
of the Knights of Columbus and
wives. Mark your calendar December 7th. After mass,
come out and attend our 3rd degree Christmas Party at the
Visitation Parish Hall. For this potluck dinner, the main
meat will be supplied by the KC. Please bring your favourite
dish to share. There will be raffles, new games, prizes and
even special guests.
This promises to be a good
evening. Remember that a prize will be awarded for the
"ugliest" sweater and the "ugliest" tie. Do not miss this fun
filled evening. RSVP Maurice (519-728-3044), Gerry
(519-798-3071), Jean-Guy (519-728-2609).
PAD for donations: New for 2014! Our
parish will offer Pre-Authorized Debit for offertory and
Building Fund donations on a monthly basis. Your
offering would be deducted from your account each
month automatically. As usual, you will receive a
statement and income tax receipt for all your donations
at year end. If you are interested, please complete the
green form found on the registration desk in the hall
foyer. The form can also be found on our website’s
home page. Return the form along with a void cheque
to the parish office. Please call Marie with any questions.