MONDAY, December 1 9:00 AM – Rita O’Leary – John O’Leary TUESDAY, December 2 9:15 AM – St. Anne’s School Mass (in the church) - Steve Gauthier – St. Anne’s Parishioners 11:05 AM – St Paul’s School Mass – (at the school) 5:30 PM – Mary Crawford – Anne & Bill Fox WEDNESDAY, December 3 8:00 AM – Capt Markus Lechner (Ann.) – Mom, Dad & Brother Chris THURSDAY, December 4 9:00 AM – Marguerite Connolly – John O’Leary FRIDAY, December 5 9:00 AM – David Hughes – Marge & Frank Behan SATURDAY – Dec. 6 5:00 PM – Audrey Flagler – Hubert Flagler & Family SUNDAY, Dec. 7 9:00 AM – Mass for the People 11:00AM – Cyril O’Connell (Ann.) – Brian & Margaret O’Connell & Family 7:00 PM – Anna Son – Sinja & John Dunn ALTAR SERVERS: Saturday, December 6 5:00 PM – Ryan Horrigan, Gregory Horrigan, Zachary Horrigan Sunday, December 7 9:00 AM – Joseph Devereau, Xavier Devereau, Gabriel Devereau, James Mason 11:00AM –Josie Grady, Allie Grady 7:00 PM – Hailey Smith, Madeline Bruce GREETERS: SATURDAY, December 6 5:00 PM – Bryant Frank SUNDAY, December 7 9:00 AM – John & Elsie Condon 11:00AM –Steve & Jean Stanlick 7:00 PM – Andrew Carnegie READERS Saturday, December 6 5:00 – Jim Coghlan Sunday, December 7 9:00 – Richard Cavanagh 11:00 – Diane O’Keefe 7:00 – Mary McGriskin VISIT ST. ANNE’S PARISH WEBSITE at www.stannes.bravehost.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SAT. December 6 5:00 – Suzanne Gagne, Brigitte Kurowski-Wilson, Jo Ann Caskey SUN. December 7 9:00 – Donna O’Brien, Patti Crough, George Cull 11:00 – Maria Andreoli, Lina DeMarchi, Phil Basciano 7:00 – Mark Graham, Jodie Horton, Pat Horton NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS: Second Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8; Mark 1:1-8 CENACLE OF PRAYER is held every Tuesday, from 2-3:15 in the Chapel of the Church. This cenacle of prayer time consists of scriptural readings, quiet time, St. Anne’s beads, scriptural rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy. EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass is our Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help (with Benediction). December 17 is the next date for the Novena. Please join us. EVERY FIRST FRIDAY at 9:30 a.m. is our Novena to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with Exposition & Benediction. ST. ANNE’S MONTHLY PARISH DEVOTIONS are on the SECOND MONDAY of each month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The next Devotions are on DECEMBER 8. The Devotions consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction & Recitation of the Rosary. The prayer intentions are for Peace, the Unborn, Respect For The Sanctity of Life From Conception To Natural Death. FEAST DAYS & DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday, Nov. 30 – First Sunday of Advent Wednesday, Dec 3 – St. Francis Xavier Sunday, Dec. 7 – Second Sunday of Advent ATTENTION: We have several people interested in Automatic Withdrawal instead of using Offertory Envelopes. We ask that anyone interested at this time to please call the office 745-3229 and hopefully we can get this underway in the New Year. PLEASE NOTE: The weekday Masses will take place in the Chapel. (except for St. Anne’s School mass which will still be celebrated in the church) Wed. Dec. 3 the morning mass will be at 8:00 a.m. as Father will be helping with confession in Hastings. Thank you for your understanding FIRST RECONCILIATIN will take place on December 9 & 10. Please keep the children in your prayers. FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT: The word “Advent” means coming or arrival. The focus of the entire season of advent is the celebration of the birth of Jesus – the coming of our Saviour. Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation of anticipating of preparation and of longing, knowing the promise of the Messiah. The First Candle is traditionally the candle of Expectation & Hope. The light reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world that comes into the darkness of our lives to bring newness, life & hope. It reminds us that we are called to be a light to the world as we reflect the light of God’s grace to others PRAYER FOR LIGHTING ADVENT CANDLES: In the darkness we light a flame of hope. May it dance not only upon our Advent wreath but within each of our hearts as well. Hope is the flower that blooms from the ground of faith. And so, with joy, we keep the tradition of ages past as we encircle our Advent wreath with love & prayerful expectation. May this Advent season bring us a new birth of hope in the ancient promises of God. Amen/ ADVENT REFLECTION BOOKLETS & CALENDARS: There are Advent Calendars at the entrances of the Church. Please take one. There are also Advent Reflection booklets. A donation of a loonie or a toonie to off set expenses is appreciated. BISHOP DEANGELIS will celebrate the Installation of Fr. Bill as Pastor of St. Anne’s on Sun. Dec. 7 at 9:00 & 11:00 Masses. 2009 DONATION ENVELOPES are at the side entrance of the Church. If any of the information is incorrect or you can not locate your envelopes, please call the office at 745-3229. For all those who would like to participate in Automatic Withdrawal, please call the office ST. VINCENT DE PAUL TREE OF LOVE is decorated with cards, each corresponding to one needy child. Please consider taking home a card from our Tree of Love so that your family can buy a gift for that child. After wrapping it, you must bring it back to the Church by Dec. 16 with the card attached. The St Vincent de Paul members and the Knights of Columbus will deliver the gifts for you before Christmas. Thank you for your generous support again this year. ST ANNE’S PARISH ADVENT RETREAT – Sun, Dec. 7 & Dec. 14 – The emphasis of the retreat evenings are designed to help us quietly prepare for the real “heart/meaning of Christmas” in our busy world. Beginning with 7:00 Mass followed by group discussion & refreshments. Contact Sr Mary Rowell 876-9241. ST. ANNE’S GIFT GIVING SUNDAY will be on Dec 7. Bring in your new unwrapped toy & food donations for the Community Christmas Hamper. Canned fruit/veggies, peanut butter/jam, tea/coffee, pasta/sauce, toiletries, mitts/gloves /scarves etc. R.C.I.A. COURSE is Thurs. Dec. 4. The presenter is Madeline Bruce & the topic is “Jesus, The Word Made Flesh.” PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: If someone in your family becomes ill, call the office & they will be prayed for at Sunday Masses for a period of 2 weeks at which time the names will be put in the bulletin for continued prayer by the parish. REST IN PEACE Frank Moher – husband of Debbie & father of Joseph, Erik & Mitchell of this parish. Mary Crawford – sister of Anne & Bill Fox of this parish ST ANNE’S DAY TRIP – CONCERT SERIES & LUNCH on Wed. Dec. 3, 10th & 17th. This is our first series of day trips. We will be traveling to Cobourg to attend a free concert “Advent Noon-Hour Classic Music Recital” by the Royal Can. College of Organist & Choir masters at Trinity United Church. A different performance each Wednesday, followed by lunch at 1:30 at an area restaurant. Leaving St Anne’s at 10:30 am each Wed. All are welcome. Call Mary Helen 876-1710 to register. “IT’S OK TO WISH ME A MERRY CHRISTMAS” St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus are proud to announce this campaign to be held the weekends of Dec. 6 & 7 and Dec. 13 & 14. Knights will be at the doors distributing “It’s OK To Wish Me A Merry Christmas” buttons for $3.00 This is a campaign aimed at putting “Christmas” back in the holiday season. All proceeds from this campaign will be directed to the Priest’s Pension Fund, so any donations are also greatly appreciated. ST ANNE’S WOMEN’S GROUP NEWS Dec. 11 –All Women’s Group Members are invited to our Annual Christmas Pot Luck beginning at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite dish & enjoy an evening of music, games, prizes & fun. Also, consider donating a toonie for fruit trays for the hungry in the “Out of the Cold” program & consider buying a 50/50 ticket to purchase food & clothing certificates for refugee families.. Dec. 13 & 14 – Christmas Bake Sale. Please bring in your donations of fresh baked goodies between 3 & 5 on Sat. Dec. 13 & before the 9:00 & 11:00 masses on Dec. 14. Dec 14 – Installation of new executive at 11:00 Mass. CHRISTMAS FLOWER FUND: Flowers are an expression of love & remembrance. Honour your deceased loved ones by contributing to our CHRISTMAS FLOWER FUND. Place your donation & the name of your loved one in an envelope marked FLOWER FUND & include your name & envelope number. Place in the collection basket or leave at the office by Dec 18. Mass will be celebrated in honour of your deceased loved ones on Saturday JAN 10 AT 5:00 P.M. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & CHARITY In 2007 the Knights overall raised $144,911,781.00 for charity. That put the amount raised for charity in the last 10 year at $1.34 billion. The Knights of Columbus put their hearts & time into acts of charity. In 2007 individual Knights donated more than 68 million hours of volunteer time to help our Churches, our neighbours & our Communities. Why not be part of a growing team that is putting something back into the community? Join St Anne’s Knights of Columbus VEYO NEWS: - CHRISTMAS SOCIAL – To thank all supporters & volunteers, VEYO is hosting a Christmas Social on Fri. Dec 12 at Sacred heart Parish Hall. It will begin with Mass at 7 pm followed by a social with food, drinks & entertainment. Call Krista 749-0330. MORNING WATCH: Monthly all night adoration event will continue Dec. 6 & 7 at Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Lindsay. Beginning with 7:00 pm Mass, Morning Watch concludes with 9:00 Sun am Mass. To book your seat on the bus call Krista749-0330 VISIT VEYO’S WEBSITE – veyo@peterboroughdiocese.org & you can access their news letter and any upcoming events.