Messe della Settimana Mass Intentions Martedì / Tuesday, December 24 Vigilia di Natale—Christmas Eve Mercoledì / Wednesday, December 25 Giorno di Natale—Christmas Day Giovedì / Thursday, December 26 Santo Stefano—St. Stephen 10:00 a.m.—Santa Messa *In onore di Santo Stefano—dal Club di S. Stefano *Saverio & Teresa Tari—da Giulia Panzini Venerdì / Friday, December 27 San Giovanni, Apostolo—St. John, Apostle 7:00 p.m.—Santa Messa *Don Guerino Iori & tutti i defunti della famiglia—da Gaetano Iori & famiglia *Nicola Furlano—dalla moglie & famiglia *Francesco & Rosalia Furlano—dalla famiglia *Divina D’Andrea—dal figlio Antonio & famiglia Sabato / Saturday, December 28 5:00 p.m.—Holy Mass Domenica / Sunday, December 29 9:00 a.m.—Santa Messa *Felicia Gargaro—dalle nipote Linda & Nadia. *Salvatore Carpino—dalla moglie & famiglia *Nazzareno & Teresa Tucci—da Dora & famiglia *Teresa & Maria Macrina—dalla sorella *Antonio & Nicola Macrina—dalla sorella 10:30 a.m.—Holy Mass *Gregorio Muraca—by the wife & family *Nene & Maria—by Franca IV Domenica di Avvento 22 dicembre 2019 Ecco la vergine concepira’ e dara’ alla luce un figlio: a lui sara’ dato il nome Emmanuele: “Dio con noi. ”. Alleluia. 2020 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are now available for pick up at the church entrance. Please take the correct number which is wrien in “red”. If you do not have a box of envelopes, you may contact the office and a number will be assigned to you. Please remember to write your name and address on your envelopes for the first month to ensure proper allocaon of all donaons. Thank you to all of you for your support throughout the year! PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN & FRANCE September 7—18, 2020 with Fr. Shibil, Pastor of St. Fidelis Parish For those interested, please pick up a copy of the itinerary at the entrance of the church. For further information, you may contact International Heritage Tours at 416-444-666 and speak with Halina at Ext. 315 or Stan at Ext. 339 Donations—Weekly: $3,823.12 Loonie: $448.50 ST. FIDELIS GOLDEN AGE CLUB VEGLIONE DI CAPODANNO Siete tu invita, parrocchiani ed amici, a partecipare al nostro Veglione di Capodanno. martedi, 31 dicembre Julius Banquet Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West Ricevimento alle 6:30 p.m. Per prenotare chiamate Mary Chiaverina al 416-244-3686 Ring our Christmas Bells Christmas is a me of joy. Bring your bells to church for the Christmas Masses and ring them during the singing of the Gloria. At the birth of our Saviour, let’s make a joyful noise unto the Lord!!! FATHER SHIBIL WILL BE AWAY ON VACATION Father Shibil will be away on vacation from December 30—January 30. We wish him a wonderful time, together with his family. Please welcome our guest priests who will celebrate the various masses, while Fr. Shibil is away. For emergencies, please contact our parish secretary at (416) 247-8741. Padre Shibil si assentera’ dalla parrocchia dal 30 dicembre al 30 gennaio. Auguriamogli tante cose belle, insieme alla sua famiglia. 4th Sunday of Advent December 22, 2019 The virgin shall be with child and bear a son; and they shall name him Emmanuel: God is with us. Alleluia. WISHING ALL OF YOU A BLESSED CHRISTMAS A Christmas Prayer Jesus, the Light of the World, as we celebrate your birth. . . . .may we begin to see the world in the light of the understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart. May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving. Amen May all our family members and friends who need miracles be blessed. May whoever is feeling unwell and weak be given strength. May all of those who have heavy burdens have their load lightened. May your Christmas be one filled with happiness and joy. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU! Christmas—New Year Mass Schedule Natale—Anno Nuovo Orari delle Sante Messe ________________________________ THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve—Vigilia di Natale 5:00 p.m. *** Family Mass in English Children’s Christmas Play 10:30 p.m *** Christmas Eve Holy Mass (Bilingual) _______________________________ Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day—Giorno di Natale 9:00 a.m. *** Santa Messa in Italiano 11:00 a.m. *** Holy Mass in English _____________________________________________ Tuesday, December 31 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Solennita’ di Maria, Santa Madre di Dio 5:00 p.m. *** Holy Mass in English __________________________________ Wednesday, January 01 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Solennita’ di Maria, Santa Madre di Dio 9:00 a.m. *** Santa Messa in Italiano 11:00 a.m. *** Holy Mass in English