LET THERE BE LIGHT
Thank you once again to all of you who shared your gifts, talents, and treasures during our season of giving. The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening
their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should all try to follow each day, and throughout this new year. In gratitude for all that we have been given, we are called to generously share all of our gifts, not just the ones we pick and choose. God wants us to be
generous with everything, but especially that one thing that means the most to you.
There are no gifts that God cannot use to transform a church! Click here to continue reading
REST IN PEACE POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI
On the morning of December 31st, Vatican officials announced the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Only a few days earlier, Pope Francis had asked the public to pray for his predecessor. On January 2nd Pope Benedict’s body was moved to Saint Peter’s Basilica to provide an opportunity for the faithful to pay their respects. Thursday, January 5, Pope Francis celebrated a Funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Saint Peter’s Square at 9:30am Rome time (3:30am EST).
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
THANK YOU “X 2”
St. James CWL would like to thank all the parishioners of both St. James & St. Anthony’s for supporting our Christmas Dinner Basket draw. The winner was Tina Rolland and we raised $510.00 which will go towards hosting the Provincial Convention this July in Cornwall.
St. Finnan’s CWL sincerely thanks the bakers and shoppers who so enthusiastically responded to our “Cookies for Christmas” fundraiser. We raised nearly $700 between St. Finnan and St. Catherine of Sienna parishes! We appreciate your continued generous support.
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
Every Friday during our Holy Hour, and private prayers during Adoration (8:30am – 4pm
St. Finnan’s Basilica) we are invited to pray for all vocations – to the Sacrament of Marriage, to religious brothers and sisters, and to Holy Orders. To continue reading….
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
- Shalom House Board Members, January 10
- Parish Pastoral Council, January 17
- Parish Finance Council, end of January
- Parish Renewal Committee, end of January
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, 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.
WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION
Please join us Saturday, January 7, 2022 for a special mini retreat day with retreat master, Fr. Allan MacDonald, C.C. The theme for the retreat is “Mary: The World’s First Love.” The morning will begin with mass at 9:00 am, followed by a light breakfast, the first talk and then a rosary. Confession will be available. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served followed by a second talk and a Q.& A. period. We will finish by 2:30 pm. This takes place at the Agora Centre on McConnell St. in Cornwall. A donation of $20 would be appreciated. Please register with Heidi Krol 613 347 7561, michaelkrol@xplornet.com
or Marilynn Light 613 537 2021, marilynn.light@gmail.com
ROAST BEEF DINNER
St. Francis de Sales – K of C 11531 invite you to attend their Roast Beef Dinner on
Thursday, 12th January 2023 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in their Parish Hall. Cost: Adults $15, Children under 12 years old $4
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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