Transcript The Most Holy Trinity - Holy Angels` Roman Catholic Church

Christmas Day
December 25, 2016
The child Jesus, God Incarnate, is the
best gift God can give us.
Today’s reading from the Gospel of John reminds us that Jesus,
the incarnate Second Person of the Trinity, was with God from
the very beginning – the Word was with God, and the Word
was God. Imagine the glories and the love this Second Person
of the Trinity experienced from all eternity – from before even
the creation of the world. Through this Second Person, God
the Creator fashioned in mysterious ways myriad galaxies that
make up our universe. And yet, out of love for us, this Divine
Person became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
What does this mean for us two thousand years after the
Incarnation, the birth of Christ? We seem far removed from
the glory of God that Jesus is experiencing now – we human
being who struggle in so many ways through much of our lives.
Among us are human beings who have helped to bring about
destruction of our planet, wars, violence, hunger, poverty and
so many ills. So many of us suffer in terrible ways, and so many
of us inflict suffering on others. And yet God, the Second
Person, became one of us, not an angel and not an animal. He
came to show how to live as fragile and imperfect human
beings. He came to show us God’s love and concern for us, and
God’s desire to draw us to himself. Perhaps we can that God
became one of us because he saw how much we – above all
other creatures – really need his help.
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“Non temete, ecco vi annunzio una grande gioia, che sarà di
tutto il popolo: oggi vi è nato nella città di Davide un
salvatore, che è il Cristo Signore. Questo per voi il segno:
troverete un bambino avvolto in fasce, che giace in una
mangiatoia”.
Soltanto la contemplazione può semplificare la nostra
preghiera per arrivare a constatare la profondità della scena e
del segno che ci è dato.
Una mangiatoia, un bambino, Maria in contemplazione,
Giuseppe meditabondo: “Veramente tu sei un Dio
misterioso!”. Il Padre, il solo che conosce il Figlio, ci conceda
di riconoscerlo affinché l’amiamo e lo imitiamo.
Nessun apparato esteriore, nessuna considerazione, nel
villaggio tutto è indifferente. Solo alcuni pastori, degli
emarginati dalla società...
CHRISTMAS Mass Schedule 2016:
December 24th: Family Mass at 5:00 p.m. (English)
Christmas Vigil at 11:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
December 25th: Italian Mass at 7:30 a.m.
English Mass at 9:00 a.m.
Italian Mass at 10:30 a.m.
English Mass at 12:00 p.m.
NO EVENING MASS
December 31st: Thanksgiving Mass 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
January 1st:
Italian Mass at 9:30 a.m.
English Mass at 11:30 a.m.
English Mass at 7:00 p.m.
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Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates 175th Anniversary:
December 17 marks the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese
of Toronto, kicking off a year-long celebration of this historic
milestone. Originally part of the Diocese of Kingston, on
December 17, 1841, Pope Gregory XVI formally created the
Diocese of Toronto and named Michael Power its first
bishop. The Archdiocese of Toronto is planning numerous
historical and spiritual activities to commemorate the 175th
anniversary, including a large-scale celebration at St.
Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on May 30, 2017. In
acknowledging this significant anniversary, Cardinal
Thomas Collins remarked: “It is a tremendous blessing to
commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of
Toronto. It is always a joy to express my gratitude to those,
past and present, who have made incredible contributions to
our city, province and country, inspired by their faith. Over
the next year, we will honour the past, energize our present
faith community and look forward to an exciting future”.
La nostra Archidiocesi celebra il anniversario di 175 anni
della fondazione. Dicembre 17 si inaugura la celebrazione di
questo anniversario cosi speciale. Il nostro Cardinale
Thomas Collins ci ricorda che questo e veramente una
benedizione e grazia di Dio di essere presenti nella nostra
società contribuendo ad essa con la testimonianza della
nostra fede cattolica. Durante questo anno di celebrazione ci
saranno diverse attività e funzioni.
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God our Father, bring the hearts of all believers together in praise
of you and in seeking renewal and reconciliation. May the
divisions between Christians be overcome. Make us one in faith
and love as we walk with Christ to the joy of your eternal kingdom.
Amen
Dr. Simone: We will be collecting new toys and canned
goods for the month of December.
200th Anniversary of Missionary Oblates of Mary
Immaculate: The Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate,
Assumption Province cordially invite you to the closing
celebrations of the 200th Anniversary.
January 22, 2017 at 3 p.m. – Solemn Mass at St. Eugene de
Mazenod Church in Brampton. The Presider and homilist
will be Cardinal Orlando Quevedo OMI Archbishop of
Cotabato, Philippines. Thomas Cardinal Collins as well as
many other Bishops confirmed their attendance. We invite all
priests, religious brothers and sisters, parish communities,
organizations, and all people of goodwill to join us for this
event. Following the Eucharist, a standing reception will take
place at Millennium Gardens Banquet Hall located beside the
church (20 Polonia Ave, Brampton).
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Our parish pledged $303,365 for the Family
of Faith Campaign. We thank you for your
generous support! As of now, we have
collected $164,921. Please ensure your pledges are fulfilled
in order for Holy Angels to collect our parish share.
La Campagna della Famiglia della Fede della nostra diocesi
sta raccogliendo le nostre promesse dei soldi per tutti i
progetti della diocesi. Ringraziomo di coure della vostra
generosita’ e chiediamo di continuare a onorare le promesse
fatte. Fino a ora abbiamo raccolto $164,921.
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Donation Envelopes: are now available! For those of you
who did not pick up their envelopes last week, they will be
available in the Church Hall after each mass. Please be sure
to take the number that belongs to you. If you wish to register
for envelopes, please call the office and we will assign you a
number.
Le buste dell’offertorio per 2017 sono pronte nella nostra
sala parrocchiale. Chiediamo di prenderne secondo il
vostro numero e guardare se il numero corrisponde con il
vostro nome.
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Mass Intentions December 26th to January 1st
Monday, Dec. 26
8:00 AM † Souls in Purgatory / Parishioner
Tuesday, Dec. 27
8:00 AM † Souls in Purgatory / Parishioner
Wednesday, Dec. 28
8:00 AM † Giuseppe Sciacca / Family Sciacca
Thursday, Dec. 29
8:00 AM † Antonio Lisa Pepe / Famiglia Pepe
† Celeste Piazza / Lucia Piazza
Friday, Dec. 30
8:00 AM † Filippo A. Spiritoso / Moglie e Figli
† Pasquale Policelli / Moglie e Figli
Saturday, Dec. 31
8:00 AM † Narciso Barcelo / Carmine
5:30 PM Thanksgiving For 2016
Sunday, Jan. 1
9:30 AM † Giuseppe & Leonarda Zita / Figli
11:30 AM † Joseph Lemczyk / Zawarynski Family
7:00 PM † James Brown / Mary Duffin
NEW Mass Schedule 2017
Saturday Vigil:
5:00 p.m.
English
Sunday:
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Italian
English
English
Confessions:
4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Saturdays
Or by appointment
Weekday Masses:
8:00 a.m.
English
(Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri)
NO Mass on Tuesdays
Sanctuary Lamp Prayer for the month of December offered by
Carmela & Fedele Sabatino.
La lampada del SS. Sacramento del mese di dicembre 2016 è stata
offerta da Carmela & Fedele Sabatino.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Buon Natale e Buon Anno a tutti!