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ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS: Renovation Construction Update • Sunday Missals • NEW Advent Evening Mass Times • AND MORE...

View this email in your browser In preparation for this weekends reading... IN THIS ISSUE: Renovation Construction Update • Sunday Missals • The Source • NEW Advent Evening Mass Times • Good Shepherd Honour Donation • Catholic Cafe • Christmas Fair • From the Diocese • Did You Know? • Mass Intentions • Liturgy Schedule Are you a skimmer? Are you skimming this? You might want to stop skimming, and read this...  At long last, the renovation construction is set to begin! For the most part, it will be business as usual, but this next week, as we prepare to transition into our new temporary office space, there will be a few changes to the schedule, so be sure to read through carefully so you have all the details.  Renovation Construction Updates We have created a page on our website in order to keep everyone updated on the progress of the construction. Bookmark this link! The St. Joseph 2020 Sunday Missal New missals will be available for pick up after Masses at the side door entrance, the weekends of November 16 & November 23.  A small donation of $5 is appreciated. Ever wonder what it means to put Christ at the center of your life? Come out to the next Source to learn more about building the most ultimate relationship! The Source is MACSA’s feature monthly event, intending to allow students to encounter Christ and strengthen their relationship with Him. The night will start at 6:30 pm at Canadian Martyrs Church and will include a keynote speaker, a personal student testimony, the sacrament of reconciliation and adoration. This month, Ben Turland will be speaking to us about “The Ultimate Relationship.” At this month's Source we have a special grace - the relic of St. Francois de Laval, the first Bishop of Canada, will be with us! The evening will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Saint Francois and to venerate the relic. Don't miss it!!   Schedule for the night: 6:30 - Intro 6:40 - Main Speaker 7:10 - Student Testimony 7:30 - Adoration & Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 – Social in Church hall Pizza will be provided.   All are welcome. Hope to see you there! :) NEW:  Advent Evening Mass Times We are excited to announce that we will be offering Sunday Evening Mass at 8 pm throughout the Advent season (December 1, 8, 15 & 22). We are in need of Readers, Altar Servers, etc for these new Mass times, so if you are able, please click the button below to indicate your availability. Thank you in advance for your service! Evening Masses Ministries The Christmas Gift That Keeps On Giving Honour a friend or a loved one this Christmas season by making an In Honour donation to Good Shepherd. This is the perfect gift to acknowledge the important people in your life. Your gift is truly blessed – it recognizes someone special, it helps someone less fortunate in our community and it benefits you as the donor with a tax receipt. Consider making a meaningful gift for all the wonderful people on your Christmas list. Good Shepherd will send a Christmas card to the person you wish to honour acknowledging your thoughtfulness.  Donations can be made online at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca or by phone at 905.57.ANGEL (26435). We will also have cards available for you to take with you. You will find them on the tables at the entrances to the Church. Mac students, faculty and staff are invited to Catholic Cafe on Friday, November 22nd from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, in MUSC 230. Come by for free coffee, snacks, and great conversation about relevant Catholic topics. This week’s topic will be “The Kingship of Jesus” Canadian Martyrs School Gym Main & Emerson Streets Directly across from McMaster University Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am - 3pm Crafts • Home baking • Jewellery Cafe • Raffles • Penny Sale 50/50 Draw • Children’s Corner Free Admission Sunday, December 1, 2019 • 1:30 – 3:00 pm Diocesan Chancery Office, 700 King St W, Hamilton Presenter: Dr. Wendy Hofman, PhD Please call to reserve a seat 905-528-7988 (Ext. 2249), or register on-line at www.hamiltondiocese.com If you haven’t registered you are still free to attend. Free of charge. When it does not feel like “Peace on Earth,” know that you are not alone, and your loss is not forgotten. Learn and share strategies for coping at Christmas.   Psalm 141:2: “Let my prayer be incense before you; my uplifted hands an evening offering.” Incense is used to sanctify, bless, and venerate. As the smoke rises upward, the sight and smell are physical representations of the extent and sweetness of God’s presence and links our presence at Mass to Heaven. Read more about it here. So now you know!  Anything you're not sure about? Email us at canadianmartyrshamilton@hamiltondiocese.com with your questions, shower-thoughts and ponderings! If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for a special occasion, on behalf of a family member, a friend, or a deceased loved one, please call the office to have that intention put into the calendar.   This week's intentions: Saturday, November 16, 2019 +William & Elizabeth Hobson +Armando Caravaggio Tuesday, November 19, 2019 +Wilfrid & Rosalie Hobson Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Angelo & Giuseppa Mendolia Thursday, November 21, 2019 +Elizabeth McIntyre Friday, November 22, 2019 +Laila Giorgi Click the banner above to see booked mass intentions and all dates that are available to book to pray and remember those who have died or for the needs of our family and friends.   All are welcome to come and celebrate with us! Liturgy Schedule Tuesday — Friday 12:30 pm Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm Sunday 11:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday — Friday 12:00 pm Office Hours Tuesday — Friday 1:30 to 4:30 pm Subscribe to receive the latest information including workshops, upcoming events, and news from the Diocese of Hamilton. *Click on the picture to sign up. Copyright © 2019 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church & Chaplaincy, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.