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The Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2012

Be patient. God isnt finished with me yet! Whenever I am tempted to get impatient with myself, this sayin

brings me comfort. If, as St. Paul suggests, we are Gods work of art, each of us is also a work in progress. Th

is why we can be grateful for all that God has already accomplished in us, yet humble in regard of our very re

limitations.

This is reflected beautifully in todays second reading. Paul is bursting with pride in the church of Philippi, a Christiacommunity very dear to his heart. Writing from his prison cell, his deep joy rings clear: I am confident of this: th

One who began this good work among you will bring it to completion in the day of Jesus Christ. How will th

happen? Through continued growth in compassion and love, knowledge and insight; through lives dedicated to rig

conduct and justice, to the glory of God.

Maybe we can make this our prayer as we penetrate into the heart of this season of Advent. What are some of yo

concerns about your future? Are you ready to trust that God is already at work in you, and that God desires tbring this good work to completion? On our Advent journey, let us continue to deepen our trust in the slow b

steady work of God. Through His grace, and through our active cooperation with that grace, we will become th

masterpiece God has created us to be.

All young and young at heart are invited to join us at

5:00 pm this evening for an evening of Christmas

carols in St. Monicas neighborhood. While sharing our

gift of song, we will also be collecting non-perishable

food donations for the Food Pantry. Following the

caroling, everyone is invited in the church hall for hot-

dogs and hot chocolate. This will be followed by a

Christmas concert in the church at 7:00 pm all are

invited to attend! If you would like to share yourtalent, please contact Odette through the parish office.

But please, mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Did you receive the Christmas Letter?If you didnt it is possible that you are not currently

registered on the Parish Lists or that you have moved

and we dont have your new address. We urge you to

pick up a copy of the letter on your way out of church

today. We also ask that you contact the office to verify

that your information is correct.

ST. MONICAS TOY DRIVE

Our annual Toy Drive is now on and will continue until

December 16th. Please bring a new unwrapped toy andplace it either under the Christmas tree on the

sanctuary or in the baskets at the entrance of the

church. All the toys will be distributed with ourChristmas food baskets on December 18th. For further

information please contact Deacon Dennis or Jennie

Parsons-Armstrong at the rectory.

WARDENS ELECTION

Last Sunday, after the 11 a.m. Mass, a gener

assembly of parishioners was held for the purpose

electing three (3) wardens. According to the Fabriqu

Law, each parish is an independent corporation, an

the canonically appointed pastor, together with s

wardens duly elected by their fellow parishioners, for

its board. Wardens are elected for a three-year term

and are eligible to serve up to two consecutive term

At this election,Joe Supino and Ralito (Drex) Meriale

were elected to three-year terms, and Carmel Kilkenn

re-elected for a two-year term, completing th

mandate of Pat Brabant, who has resigned. We exten

our thanks to Pat Brabant andTom Glowacki for the

faithful service, and we congratulate Joe and Drex o

their election and Carmel on her re-election. Togeth

with George Wong, Angela Onesi, and Ursulen

Mora-Farmer, they have the important task of workin

with the pastor to oversee the financial and tempor

well-being of the parish. Along with the pastor

council, the wardens work cooperatively with th

priests, parish staff, and pastoral team to ensure

healthy, financially viable, and vital community here

St. Monicas. We thank all those who serve generous

in these essential dimensions of parish life!

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Mass Intentions December 9-16, 2012

December 8, 2012 The Immaculate Conception

4:00 Vinzenzo & AntoniettaLaPosta

Concetta LaPosta

Walter (Mickie) Laughlin Helen DesRoches

Ferdinando Caporicci Angelo & Luisa Falcone

Lucille Wong Pauline & George Wong

December 9, 2012 The Second Sunday of Advent

8:30 Violante Camaiani The Piccolino Family

Luigina Cicciarelli The Poce Family

Sr. Ann Murphy SNJM Rosa Salvati

11:00 Vincenzo Saluzzi Maddalena Saluzzi & Family

Walter (Mickie) Laughlin Emily Ryan

BernardinoMastrogiovanni

His wife Concetta & Family

December 10, 2012 Monday, Advent Weekday

8:00 Emma Salvati The Salvati Family

Elizabeth Flynn The Di Fruscia FamilyDecember 11, 2012 Tuesday, St. Damasus I

8:00 John Belline Charles & Doris Hindley

John Delziel Frank & Diane Rooney

7:00 PM Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe (In Spanish - En Espaol)

December 12, 2012 Wednesday, Our Lady of

Guadalupe

8:00 Theresa, Kevin & JulianRooney

The Family

December 13, 2012 Thursday, St. Lucy

8:00 Liane Auclair-Dry Pauine G Dry

December 14, 2012 Friday, St. John of the Cross8:00 Oskana Cybulski Claudia & George

Robert DiGiacomo The Family

December 15, 2012 Advent Saturday

4:00 Angelo Caucci Teresa Caucci

Leonardo Ricciardi His Family

Elizabeth Flynn Dolores Archer

December 16, 2012 The Third Sunday of Advent

8:30 Alba Paliotti The Paliotti Family & Friends

Bernadette Boudreau Jack, Sheila & Greta

Isa Mazzella Robert & Joyce Cornforth

11:00 Rosolino Sparapani Maria & Family

Giacomo Fiori His Wife Berardina & Family

Fioravante Rotiroti The Rotiroti Family

Thank you for supporting your parish

Last weeks collection was: $3,497.04The Hall Renovation Fund received $11,170.00

.

El martes 11 de diciembre,2012

En punto de las 7:00

En la Parroquia de Santa Mnica

La misa ser ofrecida en espaol.

[All are invited to a special mass for the feast

Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tuesda

December11th at 7:00 in the church. This mas

will be celebrated in Spanish.]

ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT

Upcoming events

Contemplative Prayer WorkshopFr. Gerry Westphals Contemplative Prayworkshop concludes this coming TuesdaDecember 11, from 7 to 9 pm in the parisrectory.

Coffee and Conversation

Join us on Sunday, December 16, from 110:50 a.m., in the rectory dining room. We wlearn about discipline methods that empow

rather than enable our children.

The 2013 collection envelopes are ready on thtables in the back of the church. Please take onthe box with your name/number on it. If you a

not sure of your number, there are two folders the back of the church, the green folder containa list by NAME, the yellow folder is listed bNUMBER. If you do not find your number pleasspeak to Deacon Bernie at the back of thchurch, or at the office during the week. Boxefor New users will be available next week. NOTE:you are already using envelopes and your namdoes not appear on the list, please talk to DeacoBernie as soon as possible.

ADVENTRECONCILIATIONSERVICES

St. John Brebeuf Wednesday, December12th at 7:30 PM St. Malachy's: Saturday December 15th from

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m St. Monicas: Saturday, December 22nd from

2.30 to 3.45 PM.Please also pray for our young people who will breceiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the firtime on Saturday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m.