IMPORTANT DATES FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS MASSES
Advent Recollection (Mission)
December 7th
Mass– 6:30pm
Mission– 7:00 pm
Advent Penitential
December 13th at 7:00 pm
Fourth Sunday of Advent Obligation
Saturday, December 23rd – 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 24th – 9:00 am and 11:00 am;
(No Fourth Sunday of Advent 5:00 pm Mass)
Christmas Obligation
Sunday, December 24 – 5:00 pm, 7:30 pm,
9:30* pm and Midnight*
Monday, December 25 – 9:00 am, 11:00* am;
(No Christmas Day 5:00 pm Mass)
December 30 and 31 (Feast of the Holy Family) Obligation
Saturday, 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday, 9:00 am and 11:00 am;
(No Sunday 5:00 pm Mass)
December 31st & January 1st:
(Solemnity of Mary) Obligation
Sunday, December 31st at 5:00* pm
(preceded by Adoration at 4:30 pm)
Monday, January 1st: 9:00 am, 11:00* am;
(No Solemnity of Mary 5:00 pm Mass)
*Incense will be used
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy through corporal works of mercy. We are in urgent need of donations of clean gently used furniture and household items. Call 780 471-5577 to donate. Financial donations can be made to
treasurerssvpstalbert@gmail.com SSVP North of 60 project collects food, clothing, bedding and small household necessities filling a sea can which is shipped to the community of Ulukhaktok, NWT.
https://ssvp.ca/special-projects/north-of-60/ Vinnies Treasure Shoppe: Come browse our new store for vintage furniture, housewares and collectibles at 10306 – 112 Street, Edmonton. We have a lovely collection of unique items at great prices, and friendly volunteers on hand to assist. Each purchase helps the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul help those in need in our community. Open 11am-4pm Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
ssvpedmonton.ca/vinnies-treasure-shoppe Volunteers are also needed to assist those who ask for help in St. Albert and inner-city Edmonton, through donation pick-ups, driving the SSVP truck, and organizing the warehouse.
Contact: John Groten President
pres.st.albert@ssvpedmonton.ca
10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Pontificate
An invitation is open to the faithful worldwide to pray at least one “Hail Mary”, for the Holy Father’s 10th anniversary of his Petrine ministry. As part of the initiative, a special online map will feature virtual lighted candles, representing the prayers of the faithful who will have registered. The map will be presented to the Holy Father as a gift and in support for his ministry.
Anyone who wishes to participate may register using the following link (you can choose your language preference at the right upper corner):
https://www.decimus-annus.org/site/index
Holy Family Parish 2022 Financial Report
Together We Serve
Thank you to Denise, Clarke and all of you parishioners for your hard work towards reaching our goal towards Together We Serve Appeal.
Letter from Archbishop Smith