Bulletin: First Sunday of Advent

What you need to know from this weekend’s bulletin:

Our Ministry of Presence

December 1, 2024

fredmund@saintmichael.ca

Announcements:

Please see this weekend’s bulletins for all announcements:

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St. Michael’s Fundraiser | High-Quality Protein Products

Order by Sunday, December 1 |  Pick-up Tuesday, December 10, 4:00-5:00pm

We are launching a parish-wide fundraising sale of high-quality protein products to help support our increasing needs as a community as we continue to witness God’s love and compassion in our midst.  With any purchase, you contribute to our Church’s finances while enjoying some delicious food over the Advent and Christmas period.  There are over 60 products to choose from!  Your orders must be made by Sunday, December 1.  The orders can be picked up on Tuesday, December 10, 4:00-5:00pm at St. Michael’s Church.  Please go to this link: St. Michael Catholic Community – Fund Forward

Hamper Delivery Day | Monday, December 16, 2024

Hamper Day is Monday, December 16, when we prepare and deliver 170 hampers. 

Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for preparing and wrapping gifts, setting up the hall, assembling, restocking, hamper loading, and delivery to recipients. You can sign up for your preferred volunteer slot by clicking here any time after 4 pm Saturday, November 23rd. Volunteers are asked to ensure they have completed the necessary paperwork required by the Diocese. To check if your volunteer requirements are up to date, please contact Marvin Matthews, MMatthews@saintmichael.ca.

Gifts for children: The Angel Tree will be available in the gathering area after the 11:00am and 5:00pm Masses this Sunday. Help us by signing out an Angel and provide a child’s special gift to be included with their family’s hamper. If you signed out an Angel last week, please don’t forget to return it by the deadline, or call the parish office so that a substitute gift can be provided. 

Referrals: Referrals for a hamper are accepted from parish schools, and through the SSVP intake line at 403-249-0423, extension 122. 

Donate: We can provide this program through the generous financial support of our parishioners.  Donations may be made via: * the collection box, noted for Christmas Hampers,* depositing SSVP green envelopes (located in the SSVP donation bin/lockbox in the gathering area),* or click here to donate online. Tax receipts will be issued in January 2025.  

Questions? Email christmashampers@saintmichael.ca

Pastoral Council

Pastoral Council met on November 26, 2024 – our last meeting of the year.  A few highlights of our discussions, and wonderful ways to begin the season of Advent and support SMCC include:  * The High School Choral Festival at SMCC on December 2,  * The Diocesan Advent Renewal Mission on December 3 – 5,  * The Fund Forward Fundraiser of high-quality protein-products (closes on December 1).  Watch the website, the bulletin, and Flocknote messages in your inbox for more details.  Meeting minutes from November 26 will be available on the website after our next meeting on January 28, 2025.  If you would like to attend one of our meetings as an observer, or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach us at 403-249-0423.  To read the minutes from our meeting in October, or any past meeting, please click here. We wish all parishioners and their families a happy and holy Advent, and blessings for peace and joy at Christmas!

St. Michael Statue Fundraiser

Now available… Smaller replicas of the new St Michael’s statue at $165.00 each are now available at the Gift Shop.  All proceeds help cover the costs of the artwork by Timothy Schmalz.

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