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Saturday, December 5th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

for the soul of Egido Riccio

3:45pm to 4:15pm - Reconciliation in the church

4:30pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the people

Sunday, December 6th (Second Sunday of Advent)

9:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the souls of Nicola & Matthew Nesci

11:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the soul of Joanne Hamers

7:00pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the special intention of Marcello & Gaetana Oddi



Monday, December 7th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church



Tuesday, December 8th

6:15pm to 6:45pm - Reconciliation in the church

7:00pm - Daily Mass in the church



Wednesday, December 9th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

for the soul of Irene Petronio



Thursday, December 10th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

for the special intention of Sr. Simone Campbell



Friday, December 11th

8:00am - Daily Mass and Holy Hour in the church

for the soul of Johanna Cadamuro



Saturday, December 12th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

for the special intention of Ricardo de Dios Jr.

3:45pm to 4:15pm - Reconciliation in the church

4:30pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the special intention of Pat Coles



Sunday, December 13th (Third Sunday of Advent)

9:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the people

11:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the soul of Werner Ruthard

7:00pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the deceased members of Knights of Columbus 6361

Monday signup reminders are now part of the weekend bulletin

Sign up for Mass next weekend today! All are welcome to save space for their household any day of the week directly from our website. Signup closes on Friday's at noon.

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To accommodate more Christmas Masses, the schedule is a bit different this year:

Christmas Eve, December 24th at 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm and 10:00pm

Christmas midnight Mass on December 25th at 12:00am

Christmas Day, December 25th at 10:00am and 11:30am



Christmas Masses will also be streamed online!

Share the Good News of our Saviour's birth with a friend, family member or loved one! Invite them to Christmas Mass. You will also receive a reminder in your email.

those who have died, especially...

and those who are sick, especially...

Edrean Rubejes, Ann Maas, Mia Ward
Peggy Burt, Pat Coles, Brian Wihlidal
Shane Richard, Gail Lorraine & Shea Kerin



Jesus, Our Lord, we ask you to have mercy on all who are sick. Give them your strength and love and help them carry this cross with faith. May their sufferings be one with yours, overcome the power of evil and lead others to our Father in Heaven. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer, for you are Lord forever and ever. Amen.



Our Sanctuary lamp will be lit

December 6th to 12th

in memory of Mary Banasso

Have a name to add to this list?

Sunday Missals are now available after Masses this weekend! Get one for $5. To make this a safe, contactless transaction, please have exact change ready as no change will be given.



Giving Envelopes are also ready to pick up.



To get yours, see one of our hospitality ministers

Our hospital is in desperate need of toiletry items for our patients, and we’re appealing to you again this year to help us out. Our need is even greater this year due to the hospital visitor restrictions as a result of COVID-19. Your generosity in the past has been overwhelming and so much appreciated. Santa’s elves from Lakeridge Health Bowmanville will be on hand to accept your donations on...

Saturday, December 5th 12pm – 4pm

Enter on Liberty St. - Exit on Parkway Cres.

There will also be boxes inside the front doors of the church on December 5th and 6th if you would like to donate that way.

Items in desperate need are:

·Body Wash (no bars of soap please)

·Baby Powder

·Shaving Cream

·Toothpaste and toothbrushes

·Shampoo/Dry Shampoo

·Combs and brushes

·Razors (especially for men)

Cash and gift card (i.e. Dollar Store) donations will also be gratefully accepted.What a wonderful way to start off the Advent Season by spreading your love for your fellow man. After all, Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Thank you and God bless!

Each week, our priests open the Good News for us through the message of the homily. Both the transcript and a recording of these homilies are available for reflection:

The Bishops of Canada offer weekly reflections for each week of Advent.



Watch them here!

Congratulations to Kylee Castellan who will be Baptized at St. Joseph Church this weekend!



Keep her in your prayers

Regular offerings for our parish can be put in the mail slot of the parish office.



See more ways to support our parish at give.stjoeschurch.ca!