this week's bulletin - St. John Bosco Parish

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY and EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Mass Schedule
December 27, 2014 to January 11, 2015
Saturday, December 27
5:15 p.m.
Robert Pelletier
8:30 a.m.
For Parishioners
Sunday, December 28
10:00 a.m.
Intentions of Father Jacob
9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Wednesday, December 31
NEW YEARS EVE
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:00 p.m.
Intentions of Nick Souder and Katie Gaskin
Thursday, January 1
NEW YEARS DAY
10:00 a.m.
Barbara and Darcy Nolan
Friday, January 2
9:00 a.m.
Ron James MacDonald
Saturday, January 3
5:15 p.m.
Gerald Nelson
8:30 a.m.
Jim Donahue
10:00 a.m.
For Parishioners
5:15 p.m.
Wanda Paruch
8:30 a.m.
For Parishioners
10:00 a.m.
Henry Redmond
Sunday, January 4
Saturday, January 10
Sunday, January 11
The Sanctuary Candle burns for:
Brewer and Montford Families (Dec. 28-Jan. 3)
Father Jacob’s Family (Jan. 4-10)
*Contact the Parish Office to book your sanctuary candle request*
OUR BUDGET TARGET FOR
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS:
$3,500.00
ACTUAL SUNDAY OFFERING FOR
OPERATING REVENUE
SHORTFALL FOR
December 21: $175.20
December 21 : $3,324.80
Thank You for Your Generous Support!
New Year Mass Times
Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Nick
Souder and Katie Gaskin from Father Jacob and the St.
John Bosco Parishioners on their marriage in Mexico on
December 30.
New Year’s Eve: 5:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day: 10:00 a.m.
Deacon Shawn extends his blessings of the season to all.
Good News to SJB Lectors: You are invited to pick up
a copy of the Workbook for Lectors that will aid your
knowledge of the readings of the day, from the office.
Year End Donations: The parish financial books close
on December 31, 2014. Donations received after that will
be credited for the 2015 tax year. 2014 income tax
receipts will be available early in February.
Knights of Columbus: Next monthly meeting will be
held on Tuesday, January 13 at SJB Parish. We
encourage all Knights to attend as we embark on our
agenda for 2015. The Knights wish everyone a peaceful
and prosperous new year.
St. Vincent de Paul Collection on January 3 & 4
Reminder: Free will offering will be taken from the
back of the church at the end of each Mass on January
3 and 4. If you know of someone in need, please call
613-340-8712.
Christmas Office Hours: The parish office will be
closed from Monday, Dec. 29 to Wednesday, Dec 31
and will re-open on Friday, January 2, but you can call
the office at 613-342-5095 if you need a priest.
“The child grew, filled with wisdom” Luke 2.22
“We have come from the East to pay homage to the king” Matthew 2.1-12
DECEMBER 28, 2014 and JANUARY 4, 2015
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
DATE
TIME
EVENT
Sunday, December 28
Friday, January 2
Tuesday, January 6
After 10:00 a.m. Mass
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Parish Coffee Reception for Fr. Jacob
First Friday Holy Hour in the Chapel
Parish Council
Thursday, January 8
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Prayer Group in the Chapel
Thursday, January 8
7:00 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal in the Church
My Dear & Loving Parishioners
With deep joy and gratitude, I extend to you my prayerful
best wishes for a holy and blessed Christmas.
Whatever it is that our hearts and souls desire,
Our ultimate desire is Jesus Himself, for this reason, we
are filled with joy and consolation at Christmas to know
that all that we hoped for has been fulfilled in the person
of Child Jesus.
In the midst of all our current challenges and concerns,
the love of God the Father, is made manifest to us in the
wonderful gift of His Son, Jesus.
With the angels in Bethlehem, our faith moves us to sing:
“Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on
earth!” We recognize that true peace on earth flows from
our recognition and praise of God in our lives.
May our Lord Jesus Christ, born in Bethlehem,
Bless you, your families and loved ones
At this blessed time of hope and grace.
May the intercession of Holy Family always be with you
and Saint John Bosco our Patron Saint of the Parish
watch over you.
Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2015!
Father Jacob
Christmas Flowers for the Altar: Grateful thanks to
parishioners for the flowers that beautify our Christmas
altar in memory of your loved ones: Kent Gallagher, Don
Jackson, Joan and Jim Leeder, Patrick Leeder, David
and Jean Noel, Norman Blinn, The Gladu family,
Louise Nolan, Kelly LeClair Paul, Charles LeClair, The
Hamilton and Wheeler families and Robert Pelletier.
Ministry Schedules: The ministry schedules for
Eucharistic ministers and altar servers will be ready next
week. Lectors – please see the schedule posted in the
atrium.
2015 Church Envelopes: May be picked up in the atrium
now. If you wish to start using envelopes or cannot find
yours, sign the sheet on the table.
Steubenville Youth Conference Toronto: Calling all
teens in Grade 8-12! Join youth from all over the
Archdiocese of Kingston in attending a dynamic high
school youth conference this August 7-9, 2015. Contact
Nadia Gundert at [email protected] or
download the registration and information package from
the Archdiocese of Kingston's website under the YOUTH
tab. Registrations due by January 10.
Men’s Fellowship: We received an invitation to develop
and build a men’s organized gathering to learn and
understand more about our faith and improve our
fellowship supporting one another as an organized group.
The men of our parish are invited to think and come
forward to gather. We will have our first gathering
sometime in February 2015. Please contact Deacon
Shawn for more information.
Marriage Preparation Course 2015: Will be held at
SJB Parish on Feb. 27 & 28. Details and application
forms are available on our website or from the office
From Father Jacob: I will be visiting home from
January 5 to February 5. During this time, Father Don
Cummings is filling in for the weekend Masses. I thank,
Father Don, in advance for helping me and being with
the St. John Bosco community. I wish you all a Happy
Feast and a wonderful St. John Bosco weekend
celebrations. There will not be weekday Masses during
this time. If you need a priest in emergency, please
contact Father Price at 613-342-2993.
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