“LET THERE BE LIGHT”
Last week in our Advent Series, “Let There Be Light”, we discussed how we are called to be Light to Others as Individuals. This 3rd Week of Advent we focus on how to be Light to Others as Community.
ADVENT
Click here to be aware of activities in the coming weeks that will help us all to prepare our hearts, as we enter into this beautiful Advent Season, looking forward to the Mystery of the Incarnation, the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas.
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please keep our parishioners in your prayers:
Marie Aubin, Susan Brown, Susan and John Clark, Christopher Coleman, Mike Craig, Melanie Damphousse, Patrick Kealty, Krista Kirkwood, Susan Lajoie, Guy Lauzon, Juliette Lavigne, Robert Lavigne, Diane Leroux, Madison McDermid, Kaye McDonell, Brad McMillan, Joe Rolland, Theresa Ryan, Marc Sauve, Michael Scott, Patrick and Sue Shannon, Braydon Topping, Mel Watt, Marie Wilding, and Andrea Willard.
MASS INTENTIONS
Click here for this week’s mass intentions and please keep our parishioners in your prayers.
NGP CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS CONCERT
O Come, All Ye Faithful…. to our annual Candlelight Christmas Concert happening on Saturday, December 10 at 7:00PM. All are welcome. Free will offering.
As Pope Francis recently noted, ‘Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness’ so come join us for a magical evening. And let’s light our candles in support of our parishioners who will be sharing their musical treasures and talents.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS DRIVE
Our Annual Christmas Drive for the needy in our area will be held this weekend:
December 10th & 11th. Envelopes will be in the pews – please remember to include your name & envelope #, in order for receipts to be issued. Please help us help the less fortunate in our area. Thank you.
Cameron McCormick – Grand Knight of St. Finnan’s Council #10640
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
You are invited to attend a Christmas Concert at St. Margaret of Scotland on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2 pm, featuring Isabelle Utovac, Fr. Hasina and friends in Enc Musicz Band. Free-will donation. Punch and cookies will be served after the show. All are welcome.
CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF GUADELOUPE
There will be a celebration of Our Lady of Guadeloupe on Monday, December 12th from 10am to 2pm at St Anthony’s church in Apple Hill. There will be a short prayer service, lunch, and crafts and games for kids of all ages. The cost is $5 per child over 3 years. Everyone is invited! If you are interested, please RSVP to Marie-Rose Quenneville at
613-662-3114.
YOUTH PAINT NIGHT
WHEN: Wednesday December 14th
TIME: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
WHERE: The Catholic Agora Centre (Nativity Bowling Building:
301 McConnell Ave, Cornwall)
Cost: $15.00 All supplies provided Snacks provided as well
ONLY 30 spots available – Reserve your spot today!
Contact Debbie at dplant@alexandria-cornwall.ca Or text 613 936 3454.
E transfers to deb@debndanunlimited.com include your name & school & grade
Subsidized by the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall
ADORATION & CONFESSION
Adoration and Confessions, December 15th at 7pm (Fr. Jon, and Fr. Louis will be present)Confessions: December 17th, 3pm (Fr. Jon, and Fr. Gilles will be present)
BEEF RAFFLE
Pro-Life Cornwall 2nd Annual Beef Raffle will be held on December 15, 2022. Grand Prize: 1/4 Beef (grass fed) + a freezer ($1300 value), Second Prize: $100 each of beef & pork ($200 value) and Third prize: 3-10lb roasting chickens ($60 value)
Raffle tickets cost $5 each or 5 for $20. Only 2000 tickets being sold. Licence# M852922
Tickets are available for purchase at Sharyn’s Pantry (812 Pitt St., Cornwall) or contact Kim at kwalsh@alexandria-cornwall.ca
ST. JOSEPH’S CSS’s CHRISTMAS CONCERT
You are invited to St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School’s Music Department Christmas Concert! Bands, Orchestra and Choir on December 15th,2022 at 7:30 pm. St. Columban’s Church, 36 Fourth Street West, Cornwall. $5.00 at the door. Everyone Welcome!
CWL NEWS
St. Finnan’s CWL will sell “Cookies for Christmas” at all Masses at the Basilica next weekend of December 17th and 18th. The cookies at $5 per bag will make a delicious gift or supplement your Christmas baking.
BINGO
Precious Blood Parish in Glen Walter will have their next bingos on
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, in the church hall beginning at 7:00 pm. EARLY BIRD GAMES start at 6:15 pm. Doors open at 5 pm. Over $1325.00 to be won. Everyone welcome. Hope to see you there!
CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS
Our offices will be closed from Thursday December 22 until January 2nd. Reopening Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Registrations are open for Baptisms, First Communion and Confirmation. For more information, please call Lorne at the office or email directly: director@stfinnan.ca
EVENTS AT NGP
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DONATIONS
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