FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY and EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Mass Schedule December 27, 2014 to January 11, 2015 Saturday, December 27 5:15 p.m. Robert Pelletier 8:30 a.m. For Parishioners Sunday, December 28 10:00 a.m. Intentions of Father Jacob 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Wednesday, December 31 NEW YEARS EVE Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 p.m. Intentions of Nick Souder and Katie Gaskin Thursday, January 1 NEW YEARS DAY 10:00 a.m. Barbara and Darcy Nolan Friday, January 2 9:00 a.m. Ron James MacDonald Saturday, January 3 5:15 p.m. Gerald Nelson 8:30 a.m. Jim Donahue 10:00 a.m. For Parishioners 5:15 p.m. Wanda Paruch 8:30 a.m. For Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Henry Redmond Sunday, January 4 Saturday, January 10 Sunday, January 11 The Sanctuary Candle burns for: Brewer and Montford Families (Dec. 28-Jan. 3) Father Jacob’s Family (Jan. 4-10) *Contact the Parish Office to book your sanctuary candle request* OUR BUDGET TARGET FOR WEEKLY COLLECTIONS: $3,500.00 ACTUAL SUNDAY OFFERING FOR OPERATING REVENUE SHORTFALL FOR December 21: $175.20 December 21 : $3,324.80 Thank You for Your Generous Support! New Year Mass Times Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Nick Souder and Katie Gaskin from Father Jacob and the St. John Bosco Parishioners on their marriage in Mexico on December 30. New Year’s Eve: 5:00 p.m. New Year’s Day: 10:00 a.m. Deacon Shawn extends his blessings of the season to all. Good News to SJB Lectors: You are invited to pick up a copy of the Workbook for Lectors that will aid your knowledge of the readings of the day, from the office. Year End Donations: The parish financial books close on December 31, 2014. Donations received after that will be credited for the 2015 tax year. 2014 income tax receipts will be available early in February. Knights of Columbus: Next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13 at SJB Parish. We encourage all Knights to attend as we embark on our agenda for 2015. The Knights wish everyone a peaceful and prosperous new year. St. Vincent de Paul Collection on January 3 & 4 Reminder: Free will offering will be taken from the back of the church at the end of each Mass on January 3 and 4. If you know of someone in need, please call 613-340-8712. Christmas Office Hours: The parish office will be closed from Monday, Dec. 29 to Wednesday, Dec 31 and will re-open on Friday, January 2, but you can call the office at 613-342-5095 if you need a priest. “The child grew, filled with wisdom” Luke 2.22 “We have come from the East to pay homage to the king” Matthew 2.1-12 DECEMBER 28, 2014 and JANUARY 4, 2015 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS DATE TIME EVENT Sunday, December 28 Friday, January 2 Tuesday, January 6 After 10:00 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Parish Coffee Reception for Fr. Jacob First Friday Holy Hour in the Chapel Parish Council Thursday, January 8 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Prayer Group in the Chapel Thursday, January 8 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal in the Church My Dear & Loving Parishioners With deep joy and gratitude, I extend to you my prayerful best wishes for a holy and blessed Christmas. Whatever it is that our hearts and souls desire, Our ultimate desire is Jesus Himself, for this reason, we are filled with joy and consolation at Christmas to know that all that we hoped for has been fulfilled in the person of Child Jesus. In the midst of all our current challenges and concerns, the love of God the Father, is made manifest to us in the wonderful gift of His Son, Jesus. With the angels in Bethlehem, our faith moves us to sing: “Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth!” We recognize that true peace on earth flows from our recognition and praise of God in our lives. May our Lord Jesus Christ, born in Bethlehem, Bless you, your families and loved ones At this blessed time of hope and grace. May the intercession of Holy Family always be with you and Saint John Bosco our Patron Saint of the Parish watch over you. Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2015! Father Jacob Christmas Flowers for the Altar: Grateful thanks to parishioners for the flowers that beautify our Christmas altar in memory of your loved ones: Kent Gallagher, Don Jackson, Joan and Jim Leeder, Patrick Leeder, David and Jean Noel, Norman Blinn, The Gladu family, Louise Nolan, Kelly LeClair Paul, Charles LeClair, The Hamilton and Wheeler families and Robert Pelletier. Ministry Schedules: The ministry schedules for Eucharistic ministers and altar servers will be ready next week. Lectors – please see the schedule posted in the atrium. 2015 Church Envelopes: May be picked up in the atrium now. If you wish to start using envelopes or cannot find yours, sign the sheet on the table. Steubenville Youth Conference Toronto: Calling all teens in Grade 8-12! Join youth from all over the Archdiocese of Kingston in attending a dynamic high school youth conference this August 7-9, 2015. Contact Nadia Gundert at youth@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca or download the registration and information package from the Archdiocese of Kingston's website under the YOUTH tab. Registrations due by January 10. Men’s Fellowship: We received an invitation to develop and build a men’s organized gathering to learn and understand more about our faith and improve our fellowship supporting one another as an organized group. The men of our parish are invited to think and come forward to gather. We will have our first gathering sometime in February 2015. Please contact Deacon Shawn for more information. Marriage Preparation Course 2015: Will be held at SJB Parish on Feb. 27 & 28. Details and application forms are available on our website or from the office From Father Jacob: I will be visiting home from January 5 to February 5. During this time, Father Don Cummings is filling in for the weekend Masses. I thank, Father Don, in advance for helping me and being with the St. John Bosco community. I wish you all a Happy Feast and a wonderful St. John Bosco weekend celebrations. There will not be weekday Masses during this time. If you need a priest in emergency, please contact Father Price at 613-342-2993. Please support our bulletin sponsors