PARISH NEWS - 24 December 2023

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK (FROM 25. XII. TO 31. XII.)

MONDAY, 25. XII. (0,00 i 11,00) – FOR THE PARISH COMMUNITY

TUESDAY, 26. XII. (11,00) - +KATA AND ALOJZIJE ČULO

WEDNESDAY, 27. XII. (19,00) - +ANA VUKOVIĆ, FRANK TOMAS JR. AND STEVEN THOMAS

THURSDAY, 28. XII. (19,00) - +BERISLAV JANEGA

SUNDAY, 31. XII. (11,00) – FOR THE PARISH COMMUNITY

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*DECORATING CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE CHURCH. Today after mass we will decorate the Christmas tree. I invite everyone who is able and willing to stay and help. Thanks to the Plazonja family on their traditional donationa of the Chrsitmas tree and our Parish Council members who brought and installed it here.

*CHRISTMAS. Tomorrow is Christmas. Keep in mind what is the most important: to prepare your soul through Sacrament of Confession and parttaking in Christmas Mass. After the Midnight Mass tonight, we will organize gathering to express warm wishes and have a refreshment in the church hall.

*CATECHISM CLASSES FOR THE CONFIRMANDS AND CANDIDATES FOR THE FIRST COMMUNION. We are taking a break for Christmas and the blessing of the families. So, next catechism class for the confirmands will be at the beginning of February. Attending Sunday Mass is still part of God's third commandment.

*NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY. Our parish will organize New Year's Eve Party with music, dinner and dancing. Door opens on December 31 at 6:30 p.m. Ticket price: adults $90, students $60, children under 6 for free. Ticket price includes a dinner and a  bottle of wine on every table, as well as midnight buffet. There will be DJ music and a raffle. Ticket reservations: Parish office (613-722-7135) and Vinko Marinković (613-822-3321). We will also need volunteers to help us prepare the hall, help in the kitchen, baking cakes, donating stuff for raffle, etc. You can apply at the parish office.

*FAMILY GIFT FOR THE PARISH. Christmas and the year's end are ahead. If you haven't done so already, please keep in mind to give your family gift for the parish, according to your possibilities. If you are not able to bring your gift in person, there is a possibility of remote donation by mailing a cheque or e-transfer to leopoldmandic@rogers.com. Thank you everybody who contributes for the needs of the Church.

*BLESSING OF FAMILIES. Starts on December 27. Sign-up list will be available on the table by the entrance door, or you can email or phone the parish office. During the blessing of home there should be crucifix and a lit candle on the table.