PRIESTHOOD: If you would like further information about becoming a priest, brother, or sister contact Fr. John or visit www.vocations.ca
SICK CALLS: If you know of a parishioner who is hospitalized or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion please call the Parish Office.
HOSPITAL VISITATION: If you or a loved one is in the hospital and would appreciate a pastoral visit from Fr. John please call the rectory.
E-BULLETIN: For those who wish to receive an electronic copy of the bulletin each Friday in their inbox, email frjohnlemire2@gmail.com and request to be added to the e-bulletin list.
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION: For the repose of the soul of Mario Loreto by Chris & Alana Loreto.
SANCTUARY CANDLE: Each week we invite you to light the sanctuary lamp in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. The cost is $20.00 and you may drop the donation off at the rectory or place it in the collection with the information enclosed.
WEEKLY COLLECTION UPDATE: November 30th: $2051.00. Weekly Budget: $2350.00. Difference: -$299.00. Renovation Fund: $0.00. Thank you for your generous support.
HOW TO E-TRANSFER: For those who wish to donate to the Parish by e-transfer, use the email “sacredheart296@eastlink.ca” and the security / password “sacredheart”. Thank you for your support!
DAILY MASS: You can follow Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto at www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live or the Daily TV Mass at www.youtube.com/dailytvmass
SUPPORTING THE FOOD BANK: Please continue to remember to bring your can goods each week to Mass to help support the Timmins Food Bank. Your generosity will help make the difference in the lives of others who do not have as much as we do.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION: “Therefore, every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Matthew 3:10) Do you bear good fruit for Jesus? Do you spend time in prayer or do you waste it with mindless activity? Do you use your talent to help others or are you too busy? Do you use your treasure to support the Church or do you buy more things that go unused. Our time, talent, and treasure are gifts from God. What we do with these gifts is our gift back to Him. What gifts are you planning to give to the Lord during this upcoming Christmas Season? (Saint Louis Archdiocese Stewardship Office)
2025 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE this year will be Christmas Eve at 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and Christmas Day at 11:00 A.M. St. Anthony’s Cathedral will have Mass on Christmas Eve at 6:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. and on Christmas Day at 10:00 A.M.
MOVIE AFTERNOON: This Sunday at 1:30 P.M. the Legion of Mary is hosting a viewing of the movie “The Nativity Story” in the Cathedral Hall. It’s a great way to embrace the Advent journey. All are welcome
2026 Sunday Missals are available for purchase ($5.00) at the Church entrance.
RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS: The CWL have an assortment of religious Christmas cards available for sale. There are ten cards per package and sell for $10.00. This is a great way to share the good news about the true meaning of Christmas with family and friends as well as to support the CWL in this fund-raising initiative. To purchase cards contact Marg Johns at 705-267-7292 to make arrangements.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER COLLECTION: As we prepare to decorate the Church for the Christmas Season we are accepting donations from parishioners in memory of loved ones who have died. Names of these loved ones will be printed in the Christmas bulletin. If you would like to make a donation to this fund, simply put your donation in an envelope, mark your name, envelope number, and the name of your loved ones whose memory the donation is being made, and drop the envelope in the collection. All donations are eligible for a tax receipt. Deadline for donations is December 22nd.
FIRST RECONCILIATION CANDIDATES: Congratulations to our 20 First Reconciliation candidates from both Parishes who celebrated their First Reconciliation (Confession) on Thursday evening at the Cathedral. The evening began with a short prayer service followed by the individual celebration of reconciliation. Special thanks to Fr. Jijimon who assisted Fr. John for the service. Please continue to pray for these candidates and their families as they begin preparation for First Communion.
ADVENT DAY OF RECONCILIATION will take place on Thursday, December 18th at St. Anthony’s Cathedral from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Fr. John Lemire and Fr. Ghislain Ndondji will be available from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., Bishop Poitras and Fr. Richard Ngoy will be available from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Fr. Alexis O’Lenga and Fr. Henri Touaboy will be available from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Come and be reconciled with God this Advent!
2026 SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES: If you are new to the Parish or are not currently using offering envelopes and would like a box for the new year, please contact the office.
CWL DUES: Members are invited to pay their 2026 memberships dues ($40.00). You can place an envelope (with your information noted) in the collection. New members welcome!
DAY OF PRAYER IN SOLIDARITY WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLE: December 12th is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. It is on this day that the Canadian Bishops, in union with the Native Council of Canada, have chosen as a day of prayer in solidarity with Indigenous peoples. Bishop Poitras will celebrate Mass this Friday at 9:00 A.M. at the Cathedral, entrusting these communities to the Blessed Virgin.
The December Priests for Life Newsletter is available at the entrance.
