Stay Awake
How often in these next few weeks will we hear the question “Are you ready for Christmas?” Gifts, baking, parties…so little time, so much to do. In today’s readings, we hear the same question but in a much broader, more profound context. Simply put, are we ready, not just for Christmas Day, but for the coming of Christ into our lives?
As Christians, we are a people who live in hope, knowing that, while this life isn’t going to last forever, there is something even more wonderful awaiting us. This doesn’t mean that we are to live our lives detached from this world. Today’s Gospel speaks of people eating and drinking, grinding meal, working the fields. Ordinary people living ordinary lives. And it is precisely into this very ordinariness that Jesus comes.
When Jesus tells us to stay awake, He’s not just pointing to the end of time. He’s also inviting us to live in the present moment, to be attentive to the many ordinary ways He enters our daily lives. Perhaps it’s the newly arrived immigrant fearing her welcome in an unknown land. Maybe it’s the recently widowed neighbour dreading his first Christmas alone. As we prepare to celebrate the wonder of God coming to us as a baby, we open ourselves anew to the many opportunities to welcome Him in our midst each day.
Adapted from Living with Christ – Teresa Whalen Lux, Regina, SK
Angel Tree
Everyone is invited to take an “angel” from the St. Vincent de Paul Society Angel Tree. The age and sex of the child is indicated on each “angel” on the tree. Please purchase an age-appropriate gift for $25.00, wrap it and securely attach the “angel” to the gift. Please return the gift by Sunday, December 14th so that your “angel” will not be disappointed. Donations of sweets are most welcome.
Eucharistic Adoration
This is a special opportunity for prayer and reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Please come and join us on Saturday, December 6th at 6:15 p.m. Adoration will be conducted by the Holy Trinity Community.
Come spend some quiet time with the Lord and deepen your faith.
Parish Pasta Dinner and Dance
Saturday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.
We are excited to announce our upcoming Pasta Dinner and Dance on Saturday, December 13 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Join us for a delicious pasta dinner, music, games and a 50/50 draw—all for just $20. per person. Only 180 tickets will be sold, so please get yours after Mass or at the parish office.
Poinsettias - Christmas Altar Display
Weekends of November 30 & December 7
The Young Adults for Christ are taking orders for poinsettias for our Christmas altar display after Masses on two weekends: November 30 and December 7 in the foyer. These poinsettias are in memory of our deceased loved ones. Order forms will also be available at the parish office during office hours.
2026 Sunday Offertory Envelopes
Weekend of December 6 and 7
The 2026 Sunday Offertory envelopes will be available in the foyer beginning next weekend for those who are currently using them. They will be in numerical order. Please come to the parish office if you wish to have a new set of offertory envelopes.
First Friday Communion of Reparation
The Alliance of the Holy Family International group is holding a Communion of Reparation on Friday, December 5th all night from 10:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The program includes Eucharistic adoration, confession, Communion and the Rosary. Everyone is most welcome to come and pray!
Prayers for the Sick
We are praying for the sick of our parish: Sheila Downs, Sonali Paris, Keith Achue, Andrea E. Bernabey, Louise Inches, Tina Lopes, Mary McKay, Robert MacLochlan, Victoria Munson, Patricia Oosthuizen, Michael & LeeAnne Passalidis, Gail Ramalho, Veronica Lim Sang, Grace Mendoza, Joan & William Flynn, Irene Bower and Baby Lili. May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God.
Mass Intentions for November 29 – December 6, 2025
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Deceased members of the Andres and Marian families & Xavier Pereira, requested by the Louis family
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Book of Remembrance
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+Carlito Panis, requested by the family
Sunday 12:00 noon
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
+Audrey Ann, Virginia & Bernard Mason, requested by J. Fernandes
Monday 7:15 a.m.
In thanksgiving & intentions, the Matkar family
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Joshlene Nimalraj
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
+Maria Rodrigues, requested by L. Rodrigues
+Ophelia Alialy, requested by the family
+Paolo Carpenito, requested by the family
+Maruja De Leon, requested by R. De Leon
+Evans, Almiro, Liliana and Estilette De Souza, requested by the family
Intentions of Rolando Reyes
+Joanne Brennan
+Phylis D’Souza
+Camillia Litt
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
+Charlie Kirk
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Souls in Purgatory, requested by M. Palumbo
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
+Francisca Gnanaratnam Romuwalter
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Julita Almaria, requested by the family
Intentions of Nolita Marin
In thanksgiving, the Da Costa family
In thanksgiving, Andy, Michelle and family
In thanksgiving, Fathers Aegidius & Martin
In thanksgiving, Antoinette Benedict
In thanksgiving, Collas
+Jacinto Go and Cristina Regis
In thanksgiving, Jerome Bautista
+Stanislaus Anita, requested by the family
In thanksgiving, Effie De Freitas
Friday 7:15 a.m.
+Margaret Dent, requested by the family
Friday 7:00 p.m.
+Ofelia Lim, requested by the family
Saturday 9:00 am
+Jilliane Gabriel & Hansel Caballero, requested by M. Faller
SACRAMENTAL PREP NEWS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
• Registration is open until December 5, 2025.
CONFIRMATION
• Registration is open until December 5, 2025.
R.C.I.A.
• Registration is closed.
