Family of Parishes Office Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, St. Paul 9399 Townline Road Windsor, Ontario N9J 2W6 Phone (519) 734-8044 Fax (519) 734-6486 Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12 Noon 1pm to 4:00pm Mass Schedule

Saturday 4:30pm St. Paul 6:00pm Sacred Heart Sunday 9:15am Sacred Heart 9:15am St. Joseph

11:15am St. Paul 11:15am St. Joseph Daily Mass See schedule inside Reconciliation Saturdays -11:15am to Noon at Sacred Heart Adoration St. Paul - Tuesdays 10:00am to 1:00pm

Sacred Heart - 2nd Thursday of each month 10:00am to 6:00pm

St. Joseph - 1st Friday of each month

9:45am to 2:00pm

Pastoral Team

Pastor: Fr. Dwayne Adam

Associate Pastor: Fr. Ray Lawhead

Deacon: Art Bondy

Coordinator of Parish Ministries: Rebecca Bondy

Youth & Family Formation: Lisa Mullins

Family Faith Formation: Sue Orscik

Parish Staff

Financial Secretary: Ruth Cushing

Parish Secretary: Kim Meloche

Communications Secretary: Marie Durocher

Custodians: Jeff Moore (Sacred Heart)

Kirk Bertelle ( St. Joseph)

Gerry Semande (St. Paul)

December 25th

, 2019 - Christmas

25 décembre 2019 - Noël

LaSalle River Canard

Catholic Family of Parishes

Jesus lives within us. We can change the world!

un enfant est né un enfant est né

A child is born

2019 Christmas Message:

Dear Parishioners of the

LaSalle River Canard Catholic

Family of Parishes,

Christmas is a glorious time in

the life of the Church. It begins with Advent, a new

liturgical year marking a new cycle of preparing to

welcome Jesus in the celebration of Christmas and

renewing our preparation for His Second Coming in

glory.

Our Family of Parishes knows all about new

beginnings as we have been in constant transition

since January of this year when Bishop Fabbro

announced the inauguration of our Family. We have

navigated through many changes, with more to come.

The time of transition will be ongoing as we find our

way into this new model of existence called “Family

of Parishes”.

We have experienced resistance to change and

challenges to the changes that were necessitated by the

reality of two priests left to serve three parishes. Many

positive blessings have also come our way. Our

Sunday Masses have experienced new life. We have

begun new friendships and have opened the doors of

our hearts to share our love of Jesus with each other.

During this “Year of Prayer” called by Bishop Fabbro,

we are invited to ask the Lord to bless us with a

greater love and blessed unity as His brothers and

sisters.

We are celebrating Jesus, born in a humble stable in

the town of Bethlehem away from home. It is now our

turn to move from the comfort of the way we have

always celebrated His birthday. Though we may find

ourselves in a different church building than the one

that we are accustomed to, we come together as

believers in Christ to welcome Him into our hearts.

May the love of Jesus Christ our Saviour fill us with

peace and hope! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New

Year to our Family of Parishes! May God bless you!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Fr. Dwayne Adam, Pastor:

Fr. Ray Lawhead, Associate Pastor

The Pastoral Team and Parish Staff

Message de Noël 2019:

Chers paroissiens de la Famille de paroisses catholiques

de Rivière-aux-Canards LaSalle,

Noël est une période glorieuse dans la vie de l'Église.

Cela commence par l’Avent, une nouvelle année

liturgique marquant un nouveau cycle de préparation

pour accueillir Jésus dans la célébration de Noël et pour

renouveler notre préparation à sa seconde venue dans la

gloire.

Notre Famille de paroisses connaît bien les nouveaux

débuts, car nous sommes en transition constante depuis

le mois de janvier de cette année, lorsque Mgr Fabbro a

annoncé l'inauguration de notre Famille. Nous avons

navigué à travers de nombreux changements et d’autres

sont à venir. Le temps de la transition se poursuivra au

fur et à mesure que nous avançons dans ce nouveau

modèle d’existence appelé «Famille de paroisses».

Nous avons connu des résistances au changement et des

défis rendus nécessaires par la réalité de deux prêtres

qui doivent desservir trois paroisses. De nombreuses

bénédictions nous sont également parvenues. Nos

Messes dominicales ont connu une nouvelle vie. Nous

avons tissé de nouvelles amitiés et avons ouvert les

portes de nos cœurs pour partager notre amour de Jésus

les uns avec les autres.

Au cours de cette «Année de prière» demandée par Mgr

Fabbro, nous sommes invités à demander au Seigneur

de nous accorder un plus grand amour et unité en tant

que frères et sœurs de Jésus.

Nous célébrons Jésus, né dans une simple étable de la

ville de Bethléem, loin de chez Lui. C'est maintenant à

notre tour de sortir du confort de nos habitudes pour

fêter Son anniversaire. Bien que nous nous trouverons

peut-être dans un bâtiment d'église différent de celui

auquel nous sommes habitués, nous nous rassemblons

en tant que croyants dans le Christ pour L'accueillir

dans nos cœurs.

Que l'amour de Jésus-Christ notre Sauveur nous

remplisse de paix et d'espoir! Joyeux Noël et Bonne

Année à notre Famille de paroisses! Que Dieu vous

bénisse! Joyeux Noël et Bonne et Heureuse Année!

Père Dwayne Adam, curé:

Père Ray Lawhead, pasteur associé

L'équipe pastorale et le personnel de la paroisse

Please note– Mass Schedule

Thursday, December 26th, 2019

No Mass

Friday Dec. 27th, 2019

No Mass

Saturday, December 28th, 2019 *** NO CONFESSIONS***

4:30pm Mass at St. Paul

6pm Mass at Sacred Heart

Sunday, December 29th, 2019 – Feast of the Holy Family

9h15 Messe à St. Joseph

9:15am Mass at Sacred Heart

11:15am Mass at St. Paul

11:15am Mass at St. Joseph

Monday, December 30th, 2019

No Mass

Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 4:30pm New Year’s Eve Mass at St. Joseph

(Bilingual)

Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 – Mary Mother of God 9:15am New Year’s Mass at St. Paul

11:15am New Year’s Mass at Sacred Heart

Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

No Mass

Friday, January 3rd, 2020

No Mass

Saturday, January 4th, 2020 ***NO CONFESSIONS***

2pm St. Joseph Wedding

Ryan Parker & Melissa Sauro

4:30pm Mass at St. Paul – Baptism

6pm Mass at Sacred Heart

Sunday, January 5th, 2020– Feast of the Epiphany 9h15 Messe à St. Joseph

9:15am Mass at Sacred Heart - Baptism

11:15am Mass at St. Paul– Baptism

11:15am Mass at St. Joseph– Baptism

The parish office will be closed between

Christmas & New Year. The phones will be

monitored for emergencies only.

Words of Appreciation: There are countless people involved in various liturgical ministries, as well as many others who participate in groups and organizations in our Family of Parishes. Special thanks to our ushers, ministers of hospitality, altar servers, commentators, readers, offertory gift-bearers, Eucharistic Ministers, and sacristans. Thank you to those responsible for setting up the crèches and to the decorating and liturgy committees for beautifying our churches and preparing for our celebrations. Heartfelt thanks to ALL office and parish volunteers. In gratitude, we express our appreciation for our clerical staff – Ruth, Marie and Kim; to our church caretakers – Gerry, Jeff and Kirk. Thank you to our musicians, instrumentalists and choir members for helping us praise God for the gift of His Son. Special thanks to Deacon Art, and to our Pastoral Ministers – Rebecca, Lisa, and Sue. God bless you!

Nos célébrations sont tellement belles et vivantes grâce aux nombreuses personnes qui s’impliquent dans nos paroisses dans divers ministères. Grand merci à toute ces personnes ainsi qu’au personnel de notre Famille de paroisses qui savent si bien s’acquitter de leurs tâches respectives. Merci tout spécial au diacre Art, Rebecca, Lisa et Sue! Que Dieu vous bénisse!

Family of Parishes: It will soon be one year since Bishop Fabbro announced the inauguration of the LaSalle River Canard Catholic Family of Parishes. The Diocese of London embarked on this new model of parish ministry for two reasons: (1) every baptized person is called into a personal relationship with Jesus and is responsible to teach and live the Gospel; (2) there is a shortage of ordained priests to cover the present number of parishes that exist within our diocese.

Every person who claims to be Catholic and a believer is called to be a disciple. Gone are the days when the “Church” or the “Catholic School” is responsible for teaching the faith and instructing our children about the sacraments. Parents are the first teachers of their children as they accepted this responsibility on the day that their little ones were baptized.

Within a few years, every parish in the diocese of London will belong to a “Family of Parishes” – we can no longer bury our heads in the sand and expect that the changes imposed upon us will not affect the way we live our faith.

We are learning, we are growing, we are becoming whom we are meant to be – faith-filled loving followers of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

A look back at 2019: Pleasurable for some and painful for others is the truth that “we are family” – three parishes working together, sharing ministries and services to the people of God living within the boundaries of the LaSalle River Canard Catholic Family of Parishes. We are adjusting to a reality beyond our control and living the call of our Bishop to create communities that make Disciples of Christ. All of us bear the responsibility of adapting to this new model of parish life by participating in the Eucharist, liturgical ministries and the various outreach programs that are offered in our community. Our Masses are well attended, new friendships are flourishing and we are beginning to see the fruits of knowing that “Jesus lives within us” and therefore, “we can change the world”.

The Pastoral Team, along with trained volunteers, continue to offer sacramental preparation. In 2019, the following statistics indicate what we celebrated in our Family of Parishes:

· Baptisms – 82 infants + 3 adults · First Reconciliations – 118 + 10 adults · First Communions – 118 + 10 adults · Confirmations – 138 + 9 adults · Marriages – 27 + 5 convalidations

There were also 28 funerals in our Family of Parishes.

The transitional Parish Pastoral Council members have formulated a 6 month Pastoral Plan with the goal of helping us continue to discern how best to discover Jesus who lives within us. This plan also challenges to live the truth that we can change the world.

We have brought parishioners together to help us unify our celebrations. We have shared days of discernment, setting goals for our Family.

Our financial situation is stable! Each pre-authorized donation and each identified contribution to the individual parishes continues to be honoured. Loose money in the collection remains in the parish where the contribution is made. No matter what church you attend in our Family, your contribution goes to your home parish. Thank you for your monetary contributions, and especially to those who increased their weekly donations to help us keep up with rising costs. Some parishioners have joined other parishes and some have reduced their contributions which obviously will affect in the long run the status and future services in their parish.

Heartfelt thanks to our parishioners for supporting the Capital Campaign projects. We are also very grateful for the various fundraising events and their leaders.

The Buildings & Grounds and Finance Committees will continue to move on various upcoming projects that will maintain the integrity of our buildings and improve our services to our parishioners and community members.

We are blessed with a solid team of leaders who are dedicated to the care of each individual parish, all the while focused on sharing our faith in the context of our Family of Parishes.

Retour sur 2019:Les gens assistent à la Messe en bon nombres, de nouvelles amitiés fleurissent et nous commençons à voir les fruits de savoir que «Jésus vit en nous» et donc «nous pouvons changer le monde». (Voir statistiques ci-haut)

Notre situation financière est stable! Quelle que soit l'église que vous fréquentez dans notre famille, votre contribution est dirigée à votre paroisse d'origine. Merci à ceux qui ont augmenté leurs dons. Certains ont rejoint d'autres paroisses et d’autres ont réduit leurs contributions, ce qui affectera à long terme les services futurs de leur paroisse.

Les comités des bâtiments et des terrains et des finances poursuivront divers projets qui maintiendront l'intégrité de nos bâtiments et amélioreront nos services.

Le CPP a formulé un plan pour nous aider à discerner Jésus en nous et à vivre la vérité que nous pouvons changer le monde.

Nous sommes chanceux d'avoir une solide équipe de dirigeants qui se consacrent aux soins de chaque paroisse individuelle, tout en se concentrant sur le partage de notre foi dans le contexte de notre Famille de paroisses.

Thank you to all who have sent Christmas cards, written messages of appreciation and support, as well as for

gifts received. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated

Merci à tous ceux qui ont envoyé des cartes de Noël, des messages d'appréciation et de soutien, ainsi que des cadeaux. Votre gentillesse est grandement appréciée

Christmas Wishes for our Homebound: Thanks to the kindness of our St. Vincent de Paul Society several of our shut-ins have received a poinsettia from the Pastor and parishioners. Please continue to pray for the homebound, sick & elderly!

Grâce à la générosité de la SSVP, les gens qui sont malade à domicile ou trop âgés pour se rendre à la Messe ont reçu un poinsettia du curé et des paroissiens. Gardez ces gens dans vos prières.

Giving Tree Projects in our Family: Thanks! The generosity of so many of our parishioners makes possible a good Christmas for so many who are struggling. Thanks for sharing your blessings with others. The Giving Tree

projects have been very successful because of your generosity!

Merci de votre grande générosité envers les démunis. La réussite du projet de l’Arbre du Partage dépends entièrement de votre bonté et votre désir d’être les mains du Christ sur terre pour ceux qui sont dans le besoin.

Financial Information: Your financial support ensures that we can continue serving the needs of our community and our world. We are doing our best to be good stewards of the finances you entrust to us. Thank you! Votre soutien financier nous permet de continuer à répondre aux besoins de notre communauté et de notre monde. Nous faisons de notre mieux pour être de bons gérants des finances que vous nous confiez. Merci!

FYI: St. Joseph’s interior renovations have been paid in full and $50,000 has already been paid off on the front steps.

Financial Contributions – Dec., 15th, 2019

Sacred Heart

Regular Collection $ 3,853 .00 Loose $ 127.00 Parish Appeal $ 60.00 Christmas Flowers $ 40.00 Christmas $ 390.00 Building Fund $ 20.00 Total: $ 4,490.00 St. Paul

Regular Collection $ 2,229.25 Loose $ 310.75 Building Fund $ 10.00 Christmas $ 345 .00 Total $ 2,895.00 St. Joseph

Regular Collection $ 4,538.35 Loose Collection $ 204.75 Assessment $ 355.00 St. Vincent de Paul $ 859.20 Giving Tree $ 560.00 Capital Campaign $ 3,570.00 Total $ 10,087.30

Tax Receipts: All donations for your 2019 tax receipt must be received by December 29th. The office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s, so the collection for your parish’s last Sunday morning Mass on December 29th is the last chance to give your final donation for 2019.

Reçus d’impôt: Le dimanche matin, 29 décembre est la date limite pour faire une contribution qui paraitra sur votre reçu d’impôt de 2019. N’oubliez pas que le bureau est fermé entre Noël et le Jour de l’An. Ne manquez pas cette date importante.

Altar Servers: We welcome with great pleasure, St. Joseph’s 6 newest altar servers…...Benjamin DiDomenico, Vivienne Edmunds, Liam Foote, Anouk Grondin, Mila Jacques and Julia Oerton! Congratulations and may Christ be with you always! Many thanks to Vince and Rebecca Laframboise and Sarah Jacques for training our new servers!

Thank you: We would like to thank Zehrs once again for their generosity in donating the beautiful poinsettias to St Paul's Church for our Christmas decorations. We are very grateful for their support.

Please note: There are NO confessions during the holidays. Regular confessions resume on Saturday, January 11th, 2020.

Il n’y aura pas de confessions pendant la période des Fêtes. Les confessions régulières reprendront le samedi 11 janvier, 2020.

Vocation Corner: “It is not what you are, nor what you have been, that God looks at with his merciful eyes, but what you would wish to be”

-The Cloud of Unknowing

Questions about Vocations? Contact the Diocese of London at vocations@dol.ca for more information or by phone at 1-888-548-9649.

Bulletin Ads: There is one spot left for advertisements in the bulletin. It will be given on a first come first serve basis. Please contact the parish office for more information.

Annonces: Il ne reste qu’une ouverture pour les commanditaires qui voudraient annoncer dans le bulletin. Premier arrivé, premier servi. Contactez le bureau pour plus de renseignements.

Clothing Drive for Street Help: Gently used clothing for the homeless is being collected. We are NOT requesting new clothing at this time. Any winter wear such as jackets, sweaters, pants, boots for men and women, hats, mittens, etc.

are much appreciated. You can bring any donations to your own parish office (place at the door) and they will be gathered from there. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Une collecte de vêtements usagés est en marche à chacune de nos trois paroisses. Si vous avez des manteaux, chandails, pantalons, bottes, chapeaux, mitaines etc. pour hommes et femmes. Laissez ces items à la porte du bureau de votre paroisse pendant qu’il fait froid et ils serons ramassés. Merci de votre générosité.

2020 Envelopes: There are many left to

pickup at the entrance of the church. They

are listed in alphabetical order so please

look for your last name. If your box of

envelopes is missing please call the office and ask to

speak to Ruth. Please do not use them until January!

Les boîtes d’enveloppes sont disponibles à l’entrée de

l’église, par ordre alphabétique. Si votre boîte n’y est

pas communiquez avec Ruth au bureau. Veuillez ne pas

les utiliser avant le mois de janvier!

Community Events

World Youth Day 2022 Interest Survey: WYD 2022 will take place in Lisbon,

Portugal, in the summer of 2022. While the exact dates have not yet been announced,

preparations are beginning for a Diocesan Pilgrimage. Parishes and individuals are asked to

take a few minutes to fill out a very brief survey to indicate interest in this event. Completing

the form will also get your name on the email list for any upcoming communication. Please go

to the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9WLP36B.

Annulment Explained: If you’ve had a breakdown in your marriage or experienced divorce, we are here for

you. Learn more about annulment from Fr. Mark Gazin, Canon Lawyer, on January 22nd from 7 - 8:30pm at

Good Shepherd Parish. Child care is provided. Please register at gslakeshore.com/peace.

January Public Rosary Rally is set to take place at St. Alphonsus Parish (85 Park Street, East)

on Sunday, January 12th beginning at 3pm, for the protection of true education. All are welcome!

Alliance of the Two Hearts: An all-night vigil will take place at Our Lady of the

Assumption Rosary Chapel on January 3rd at 9pm until 7am on January 4th. There will be

confessions taking place at 8pm on January 3rd. All are welcome! For more information, please

call Emma at (519) 915-9333.

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