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Advent Journey: Tuesday Mornings
Each Tuesday during Advent, following morning mass at 9:35 am, there will be a 30-minute presentation, focusing on our personal spiritual journey during advent.
All are welcome!Dec 7, theme of HOPE: Carolyn Dreher and Jeanne Burdego
Dec 14, theme of JOY: Charles and Kathleen Charles
Dec 21, theme of LOVE: Sheila Padley and Geri Schmit
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Three Day Online Advent Mission
You are invited to participate in a
three-day online presentation
with Sr. Helena Burns, fsp.
Theme: From Ritual to Relationship
Explore how the rituals Catholics regularly participate in help us to grow in our relationship with God.
December 7, 8 and 15 at 7:00 pm
via Zoom
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Parish Advent Reconciliation Service
The Parish Advent Reconciliation Service will be on December 16 at 7:00 pm.Fr. Ignatius and another priest
will be using the church and the Jubilee room.
Fr. Ignatius will also hear confessions
after masses, weekdays and weekends,
in addition to the December 16 Parish Advent Service.
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The Year of St. Joseph Ends December 8:
Pray a NovenaTo commemorate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis announced that the Church would celebrate a special year dedicated to St. Joseph beginning on
December 8, 2020 and continuing through December 8, 2021.
As we end this year of celebration, all are encouraged to pray a nine-day Novena to
St. Joseph, beginning Tuesday, November 30
and ending December 8.
Click here to pray the Novena to St. Joseph.
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Deadline for Angel Tree Gifts
The deadline to donate gifts for this project is Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Click here for more information in this week's newsletter.
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Advent Art for Children
COLORING
Download and print off your choice of the children's Advent coloring pages below. The deadline to submit artwork is December 19, 2021.
- For unto us a child is born
- Three wise men
- Christ the Savior is born
- Christmas candles
- Christmas angel
- Single candle
- The shepherds
- Little town of Bethlehem
WINDOW PAINTING
We invite the children to paint the entrance glass windows with a Christmas theme on December 4, after the 5:00 pm mass. Please contact the office to reserve a 15–20-minute time slot.
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Sacred Heart Parish Outdoor Rosary Dec 8
You are invited to participate in an
Outdoor Rosary Procession with the Blessed Sacrament on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at Sacred Heart Parish
Wednesday, December 8, from 6 to 7 pm.
Click here for full details.
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Mission Council Christmas Cards
Mission Council assorted repurposed Christmas card packages are now available in the Narthex. All proceeds to the Mission Council.
Thank you for your support.
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Together In Action Progress Update
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
We kicked off the Together In Action campaign (TIA) back in Lent this year. Funds collected are to help worthy projects in our Diocese to meet the needs of the poor and needy.Donations may be made through offering envelopes, drop off at our office and electronic transfer. Please clearly mark your donations for TIA. Thank you. May God return to you with many Blessings.
Fr. Ignatius Tran
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Instructional Video on How to Receive Holy Communion
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Pope's Prayer Intention: November 2021
Pope Francis has released his video and prayer intention for the month of November, and invites everyone to pray for and be near those who suffer from exhaustion, burn-out, and depression. Watch Pope's video
“Let us pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will find support and a light that opens them up to life.” ~Pope Francis
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Pope Francis'Visit to Canada
The Catholic Bishops of Canada are grateful that Pope Francis has accepted their invitation to visit Canada on a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation. The Holy Father’s full statement on the matter can be found here.
In anticipation of this visit, the planned delegation of Indigenous survivors, Elders, knowledge keepers and youth will travel to the Holy See on December 17 - 20, where they will have the opportunity to speak to Pope Francis about the timing, focus, and themes in preparation for his future pilgrimage to Canada. To read the full press release from CCCB on the planned visit, click here.
Click here for the full statement from CCCB.
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Welcome to St. Gerard's -
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Tired of feeling disconnected, cut off and invisible?
Do you long to be seen, accepted and belonging to a faith-filled parish community?WELCOME to St. Gerard Roman Catholic Parish.
We are a very welcoming and diverse community of believers, united in the Catholic faith.
We are a church for everyone. All are welcome here.
We believe we are all made in God's image and likeness and are all loved by our God.We are called to live out Jesus' Commandments of Love in our contemporary world.
Come and experience powerful praise and worship as you grow in your relationship with Jesus.
Lend your ear and your voice to our wonderful choirs*.
Meditate on our Pastor's relevant messages. Celebrate the Eucharist with us.After Mass, stay while, sit at a table, join us for coffee and meet our friendly and hospitable parishioners*.
Become a part of our vibrant community.We would love to have you join us!
* Due to Covid-19 these aspects of our parish are currently on hold.
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