Sunday Envelopes
Our 2012 Sunday Envelopes are now available. We ask that you please take a look to make sure that your address is correct on the label, as that is the same address we will be using to mail out your tax receipts in January. We have made changes to a small number of the envelope numbers (mostly higher ones), meaning some parishioners will not have the same envelope number in 2012 as they do this year. These changes will not take effect until January, so please continue to use your current envelopes and envelope number until the end of the year.
Bingo
The K of C will be holding a special Bingo on Sunday, January 8th. All proceeds will go towards St. Joachim’s debt. Pre-sold tickets are $20. Doors open at 12:45pm. Early Bird games begin at 1:30pm. Regular games start at 2:30pm. Games 1 to 9 – 1st chance $100, 2nd chance $25. Game 10 Jackpot is $1,000. Early Bird and specials sold separately. For tickets, call Marie (696-8169), Conrad (696-5478) or any Knight. Bingo tickets make great stocking stuffers!
Youth Group
Sports Night – Sunday, December 4th, 6:30pm, Champlain Heights School. For more information, contact Joseph (catholicyouthinchrist@gmail.com).
Christmas Concert
Come celebrate Christmas with Saint Mary’s Band on December 11th, 7pm at Saint Joachim’s. Enjoy a variety of Christmas music with Saint John’s oldest concert band. You will be treated to some old favorites, some new festive carols, and a sing-a-long or two. Admission is free will offering. Come support your community band!
Coffee Social
The Parish Council and Knights of Columbus will be providing coffee and Timbits after both Masses this weekend (December 3rd & 4th) in the foyer of the church. Everyone is welcome.
Parish Council Request
Do you participate in a group or ministry within our parish? If so, the Parish Pastoral Council would like to hear from you. As we begin a new liturgical year, the St. Joachim’s Pastoral Council is trying to identify the various ministries currently operating within the parish so they can learn more about what you do, what support you need, and how they can further leverage your ministry to enrich our worship. Please contact Sandy Mudge (653-1891 or smmudge@hotmail.ca).
Christmas Masses
Our Christmas Mass times for this year are as follows:
| Saturday, December 24th | 4:00pm |
| 9:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 25th | 9:00am |
| Saturday, December 31st | 4:00pm |
| Sunday, January 1st | 11:30am |
Advent Prayer Service
Father Peter and the Knights of Columbus invite everyone to join them for the annual Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ In Christmas” celebration on Tuesday, December 6th at 7pm. We will begin with a brief prayer service in the church and then proceed by candlelight to the creche next to the upper parking lot. Following a few Advent/Christmas carols, the nativity scene will be blessed and lit up for the first time for the Christmas season. A reception will follow. We look forward to everyone joining us for this important Advent celebration.
CWL
Christmas Banquet will be held at Maple Leaf Buffet on Monday, December 5th at 4:30pm.
Christmas Basket Zumba
On Wednesday, December 7th, 7pm, all proceeds from our Zumba class will be going towards our Christmas Basket program. If you haven’t tried Zumba yet, this is your chance! Admission is our usual $5. Come out for a night of fun and support a great cause!
