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From Fr. Marius

From Fr. Marius

Christmas Greetings

During this joyful Christmas time, I would like to extend my best wishes to you, dear parishioners, your families, and all guests spending Christmas in this community. May the Good God, who comes to us as a newborn, grant us health, peace, and joy and surround us with the abundance of his graces.

In this festive season, I ask especially for graces for those who are sick, lonely, and whose hearts are filled with fear and uncertainty about tomorrow. May they experience God's goodness most intensely.

May the joyful celebration heal wounds, end disputes and quarrels, and start a new and beautiful time in our family relationships. By creating a community of friendship and love in the family, neighbourhood, and parish, we can experience every day the wisdom of the words of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta: "Whenever you allow God to love others through you, it is always Christmas".

I want you to know that I put these wishes in Christ's blessing, which you accept as a celebration in the company of family, acquaintances, friends, and guests.

 

Fr. Marius Sztuk, SDS
(Parish Priest)

 

"Whenever you smile at your brother 
And you stretch out your hands to him,

it's Christmas.

Whenever you pause to listen

it's Christmas.

Whenever you give up the rules,
which, like an iron hoop, oppress men
in their solitude,

it's Christmas.

Whenever you give a little hope to the broken,

it's Christmas.

Whenever you recognize in humility,
how insignificant are your options
And how great is your weakness,

it's Christmas.

Whenever you allow God to
He has loved others because of you,
Always then,

it's Christmas."

Blessed. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

FAQ: The Christmas Monday

FAQ: The Christmas Monday

 

Q: If I attend Mass on the morning of Dec. 24 (Sunday), do I still need to go to Mass for Christmas Day which falls on a Monday this year?

A:  Yes! This year, the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas are distinct obligations, each requiring separate attendance (see Canon Law 1248). A Mass on Sunday morning (Dec. 24) only satisfies the Sunday obligation, and a Mass on Monday (Dec. 25) satisfies the Christmas obligation. To fulfill both, choose one of these schedules:

  • Saturday evening & Sunday evening
  • Saturday evening & Monday morning
  • Sunday morning & Sunday evening
  • Sunday morning & Monday morning

Q: What about Dec. 31 (Sunday of the Feast of the Holy Family) and Jan 1 (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)?

A: Both the Sunday of the Feast of the Holy Family and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God are holy days of obligation. Therefore, the same principle mentioned above applies.

New Year Schedule

New Year Schedule

Christmas Schedule

Christmas Schedule

Poinsettias

Poinsettias

The decoration team is planning to fill the church with beautiful Poinsettias! If you wish to donate a Poinsettia or give money to purchase them, kindly bring them to Nancy in the office. For any queries, you can call Nancy at 403-652-2203 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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