Nativity of The Lord December 25th, 2022 Year A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Dec 24 09:00 AM | Augustine Fernandes- RIP |
| Mon Dec 26 09:00 AM | Sheldon Hannah - RIP |
| Tue Dec 27 09:00 AM | Joan Williams - RIP |
| Wed Dec 28 09:00 AM | Bernadette & Anthony Dinova - RIP |
| Thu Dec 29 09:00 AM | Peter Banks - RIP |
| Fri Dec 30 09:00 AM | Intention of Fan Family Intention of Mario & Maria Simao Intention of Leo Kaundawelch Intention of Dagma Fonceca Lucia Alvares - RIP |
| Sat Dec 31 09:00 AM | Intention of Jonah Cunnell |
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REFLECTION
Instead of the story of Bethlehem, this oldest of Christmas Masses tells the meaning of the incarnation. St. John recites the pre-history of Jesus Christ: the Word, existing before time, coming from God and equal with God, is made flesh and shares our mortal condition. God speaks his Word: in the man Jesus we encounter God. As perfect image of the Father, Christ makes God’s glory visible in the world. Now we can know and see him! In sharing our life Christ shows us its full meaning. Never before has God done that, the letter to Hebrews reminds us. This Son shares God’s own majesty now reveals him fully. God becomes human in Jesus is the Good News of salvation for our world. Today’s liturgy bids us to pay attention to God’s messenger who brings peace, happiness and salvation and ushers in God’s rule. God has immersed himself in the world to redeem us. We have reason to sing and shout for joy.
SHARELIFE CAMPAIGN
Let us say yes to living the Gospel
Your year-end gift will double in value! From now until the end of 2022, your contribution to our parish’s ShareLife campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor up to a total of $1 million.
Our faith community has always responded heroically to the needs around us, particularly through our enthusiastic support of ShareLife. We can help alleviate the suffering of those whose lives have been upended by the pandemic. Let us say yes to Jesus' call to live the Gospel by providing for those in need.
Our goal this year is $106,000. To date we have achieved $90,476. Please give using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
2023 DONATION ENVELOPES
Are available for pick up in the Narthex. They are alphabetized within each tray. Please be patient and ensure you are taking your own box.
2022 TAX RECEIPTS
Please note that only Donations received at the office by December 30th, 12 noon qualifies for a 2022 Tax Receipt.
FORMED
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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION DATES
PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
- Friday, December 23, 2022: 9:00 am—12 noon
- Monday, December 26, 2022: Closed
- Tuesday, December 27, 2022 : Closed
- Wednesday, December 28, 2022 : 9:00 am—12:30 pm & 1:30-5:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 pm-1:30 pm)
- Thursday, December 29, 2022: 9:00 am—12:30 pm & 1:30-5:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 pm-1:30 pm)
- Friday, December 30, 2022: 9:00 am—12:00 noon
- Monday, January 2, 2022 : Closed