2,000 years ago, Mary found herself in difficult circumstances as she prepared to give birth to Jesus. In honor of our Blessed Mother Mary, let us assist brave women in need in our own communities. READ MORE ➵
Advent is upon us! In anticipation of the Nativity of Our Lord, we would like to invite you to join us in the weekly events scheduled during Advent. READ MORE ➵
Congratulations to our RCIA candidates Eddy and Jesse who along with their sponsors, celebrated the Rite of Initiation. Let us continue to keep them in prayer.
All are invited to enjoy hot drinks and treats after mass in the church hall in honor of Gaudete Sunday when we anticipate with joy the coming of Our Lord at Christmas. An opportunity to get to know others in the Canadian Martyrs church community. READ MORE ➵
We hope that the first Sunday of Advent prayer card is helping the community to pray and reflect on God's word this Advent. The second part will be distributed this Sunday!
Last weekend, the McMaster Catholic Chaplaincy Executive team and other student leaders journeyed to Crieff Hills for a weekend of relaxation and prayer. READ MORE ➵
EXAM SEASON
Please keep the students of the chaplaincy in your prayers as they enter into a busy Advent and
exam season!
OFFICE HOURS UPDATE
Sr. Mary will be away from the office from Monday, December 5 to Thursday, December 15.
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Salvatore (Sam) Petrella, father of Luisa Conti, our bookkeeper here at Canadian Martyrs, and the consolation of his family at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
ADVENT PREPARATION
In preparation for the celebration of the coming of Our Lord at Christmas, there will be Adoration and Confession each Thursday from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm starting December 1st.
All are welcome!
If you would like to have a Mass celebrated on behalf of a loved one, please contact the office to have that intention put into the calendar. Current Week's Intentions ➵
