And the winning numbers are...

Thanks to all who made this past Sunday's Evergreen Tea a great success!

The following are the winning numbers for prizes yet to be claimed:

0841660
0594037
0484324
0820055
0819865
0430028
0504212
0002383
0842334
0594389
0484970

Individuals who have these winning numbers are asked to please call the parish office (623-8106) to make arrangements to claim your prize.

This week's Holy Hours...

Our Advent Holy Hours continue...
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins one hour prior to weekday Mass. 
This week all parishioners whose last name begins with the letters "G" to "M" will be remembered in a special way.

Monday:  G
Tuesday:  H
Wednesday:  J
Thursday:  K
Friday:  L
Saturday(in the morning):  M

"Never make a decision without stopping to consider the matter in the presence of God."

(St. Josemaria Escriva)

O come let us adore him...

It may be a little too early to sing the beloved Christmas hymn, O Come all Ye Faithful, but it's never too early to offer our prayer of adoration to Christ the Lord.  Prior to every weekday Mass through the season of Advent, a holy hour with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered for the special intentions of our parishioners and for the needs of our parish.  Each day will be dedicated to specific parishioners and their loved ones. 

This week all parishioners whose last name begins with the letters "A" to  "F"  will be remembered in prayer.

Monday: A
Tuesday: B
Wednesday: C
Thursday: D
Friday: E
Saturday (morning): F

May the holy season of Advent be for you and your loved ones a season of great grace and renewal!

Lift up your hearts!

With only a day before the Mass is prayed using the 3rd edition of the Roman Missal, it's worth taking a moment to consider what the heart of the Mass is, the true depth of meaning underlying the words and the gestures.  

Here is a short video that may offer some food for thought:

Well done, good and faithful servant!

After serving the church for many years, the book of prayers for Mass currently known as the Sacramentary is about to 'retire from active duty'.  Tomorrow morning's Mass will be the last time the Sacramentary will be used in the Liturgy.  A short prayer at the end of Mass will mark the moment.

As Advent begins for the church a new liturgical year, the anticipated Mass for the First Sunday of Advent will witness the debut of the long-awaited 3rd edition of the Roman Missal.  After weeks and even months of preparation, we are about to experience the perennial truths of the faith with a certain newness of expression. 

Of course, both time and a light-hearted sense of patience will go a long way in helping the cause as we 'de-program' and 're-program' ourselves in the way of prayer. With the help of God's grace, may our prayer life continue to deepen and bear much fruit for the glory of God.

"Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God,

the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ

with righteous deeds at his coming,

so that, gathered at his right hand,

they may be worthy to possess the heavenly kingdom."

Coming soon... Evergreen Tea and Bake Sale

From 1 to 3:30 PM on Sunday, December 4, 2011, the St. Peter's parish Catholic Women's League will be hosting an Evergreen Tea and Bake Sale.  A penny auction, raffles, and a used jewellry sale will add to the excitement.  Tickets will be sold at the door or are available in advance after weekend Masses.  See you at the tea!

"Health Care: Life and Death Choices" Workshop

Understanding bioethics has become increasingly important as science and medicine develop new techniques that regularly challenge our traditional understanding of the sanctity of life. 

Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to better understand the issues and to make the right decisions as Christians.

Workshop runs on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM

Guest Presenter: Moira McQueen, Executive Director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute

Topics: What is Bioethics, Conscience, Conversion, Personhood, In Vitro Fertilization, Stem Cell Research and Cloning, Withdrawal of Treatment, Do-not-resuscitate orders, Prolonging life, Relieving pain, Health Care Directives, Euthanasia, Physician Assisted Suicide, Palliative Care, Sacraments of the Sick, Spiritual Needs.

St. Anthony's Church, 123 Hilldale Road
Phone: 768-1878 or e-mail: st.anthony@shaw.ca

Advanced Registration: $10
At the Door: $15
Bring a lunch (refreshments and snacks provided)