Saturday - November 29th ....5:00 pm...Late Jack and Stella Lee
Sunday, November 30th 11:00 am...All Parishioners
Sunday, November 30th 5:00pm...Late Silvayyan
Monday, December 1st 9:30 am...Late Theresa Joyce
Tuesday, December 2nd 9:30 am...Late Louise and Harold Elliott
Wednesday, December 3rd 9:30 am...McCarthy and Scanlon family
Thursday, December 4th 9:30 am...Late James Dwyer
Friday, December 5th 9:30 am...Late Vivian Roberts
Saturday, December 6th 5:00 pm...Late Phonse Delaney
WHAT IS ADVENT?
This weekend we begin the celebration of Advent. But what is Advent and when do we observe it? Advent if the period of preparation and anticipation leading up to Christmas. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Each Sunday of Advent emphasizes the themes of hope, peace, joy and love, helping us prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of Christmas. This weekend we light the first candle of the
Advent wreath. This candle represents hope and the anticipation of Christ’s coming, recalling the prophecies about the Messiah and the hope He brings to the world.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS:
If you wish to donate for Christmas Flowers for the altar in memory of a loved one, please put donation in an envelope with your name on it and also the name of your loved ones and drop it in the Sunday Collection or at the Parish Office.
IN SYMPATHY:
Sympathy is extended the Sisters of Presentation of Nfld , family and friends of St Regina Quigley, pbvm who died this week. Let us remember her at prayer.
HOLY FATHERS INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:
For Christians in areas of conflict - let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL: POOR BOX COLLECTION:
Will take place this weekend, November 29-30. Members will be at the entrances after each mass to accept donations. Your ongoing generosity is appreciated. Thank You.
SACRED HEART PARISH BINGO:
Sacred Heart Parish in Curling is having a Turkey or Ham bingo on Sunday, November 30. The doors will open at 1 PM. All are welcome. This is a Scent Free area.
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE:
In addition to the regular confession times at the Cathedral on Saturday from 1 to 2 pm, there will be an Advent Reconciliation Service at All Hallows on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7 p.m. and at the Cathedral on Wednesday, December 17th at 7 p.m. We encourage everyone to come and celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to Christmas. This is a wonderful time to turn to Christ, the King of Peace, and receive the healing and grace that he came to bring to our broken world and lives.
CWL ADVENT RETREAT:
The CWL will be holding an Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 a.m to noon in the lower level of the Cathedral. This retreat will consist of an Advent prayer service, a video reflection on The Art of Waiting followed by discussion. The morning will conclude with lunch.
MASS OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:
There will be a Mass on Monday, December 8th at 7:00 pm at the Cathedral to give due honour to one of our namesakes of our Cathedral. Morning Mass at 9:30 am will go ahead as usual.
BAPTISM PREPARATION:
The next baptism preparation session will be held Tuesday , December 9th at 6:30 pm at the Cathedral. Please contact the parish office at 709-634-5161 to register. This is for parents and God-parents.
DECORATING THE CATHEDRAL:
We will be decorating the Cathedral on Thursday, December 11th after the morning Mass. We ask the men and women of the parish to help out by giving a few hours of their time. Many hands make light work. Come along and join us.
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL:
SSVP Christmas Hamper registration has now concluded. Hampers will be delivered on Saturday, December 20th between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Hamper recipients from the North Shore can pick
up their hampers on Saturday, Decembet 20th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at All Hallows Parish Church basement.
BLUE CHRISTMAS:
The Cathedral is hosting our annual inter-parish (All Hallows/Cathedral/St. Brendan’s) Blue Christmas celebration on Wednesday, December
10th at 7 p.m. During this celebration we commemorate all parishioners who died over the past year, and support their family and friends through prayer, scripture readings, candle-lighting and song. This will be followed by light refreshments and an opportunity for fellowship and support. If you haven’t experienced a loss recently, you may want to come in support of those who have. For those parishioners who would
like to remember a family member who died elsewhere in 2025, and would like them to be remembered by name during the celebration, please contact the office before December 6th.
JOIN THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:
Are you looking for a way to connect with other women in your parish and make a difference in your community? The Catholic Women’s League of Canada with 56,000 members invites you to join us. Maybe you were a member in a previous council and would like to resume your membership with a council that is active. Our core purpose is uniting Catholic Women to grow in Faith and to promote Social Justice through Service to the Church, Canada and the World. We are a grassroots, parish-based organization that serves God and Canada through Faith, Service and Social Justice. We work locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Membership provides opportunities for spiritual growth, social connection, and to make your voice heard on important issues. We believe in the indispensable role of women in our Church and society, and we welcome every lady in the parish, 16 years of age and older to join us. For more information, please contact Rhona Hynes Provincial President at hynesrhona@gmail.com Or 709-727- 7943, Joan Gilley Provincial Vice President at joanmgilley@hotmail.com or 709-636-4140, Marie Raymond Life Member Task Force at mebraymond@gmail.com or 709-682- 2303.
4 YOUTH:
Today, is the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Catholic Church,. The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus when means “coming : or “arrival”. The season of Advent begins the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Eve. It’s the time we prepare for Christmas. For a really quick, cool explanation of Advent , check out the video, “Advent in two Minutes” on Youtube.
FAMILY CATECHETICS:
Registration is open and ongoing for K to year 6. Registration for Confirmation is closed. Schedules and registration sheets can be found at the entrances to the parish or at the parish office. Our program runs from Kindergarten to year 6 in addition to the two years of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact a
ngie.dolomount@gmail.com or 709-631- 4543 with any questions.
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE:
Is open after 5:00 PM Mass Sunday evening.
SUNDAY MISSALS:
For 2026 now available at the Cathedral - $7.00 each.
Lector’s work books for 2026 are now available at
the Cathedral.
WEEKLY EX POSITION AND ADORATION:
Held after morning Mass on Wednesdays and also on Friday at 7:00 pm. It is a great opportunity to unite your joys, struggles, success and sufferings to the Lord who unites us to His merciful love on the cross through His presence in the Blessed Sacrament.
FUNDRAISING - TICKETS:
On a cash draw-$5.00 each.
Draw date - JANUARY 25TH, 2026.
Prizes are : 1st - $10,000.00, 2nd - $5,000.00, 3rd - 2,500.00 and 4th - $1,000.00.
To buy or help sell tickets, please contact the Parish Office 709-634- 5161 or call Marjorie Deckert 709-632-2051 or Elizabeth Coleman 709-640-5241.
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL:
Is a privately funded school dedicated to educational excellence in a Christian environment. It is operated independently of the Dioceses of Corner Brook and Labrador by the Catholic School Foundation of Corner Brook Inc. For more information about the school and its mission go online at www.ihmsc.
ADVENT ENVELOPES CAN BE FOUND ON THE TABLES AT THE ENTRANCES OF THE CATHEDRAL.
