FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN for Sunday, November 22^nd 2020

Dear Parishioners of North Central Windsor Catholic Families of Parishes,

Happy Feast of Christ The King!  
We need to assess our commitment to Christ the King today.  As we celebrate the Kingship of Christ today, let us remember the truth that he is not our King if we do not listen to him, love him, serve him, and follow him. We belong to his Kingdom only when we try to walk with him, when we try to live our lives fully in the spirit of the Gospel and when that Gospel spirit penetrates every facet of our living. If Christ is really King of my life, he must be King of every part of my life, and I must let him reign in all parts of my life. We become Christ the King’s subjects when we sincerely respond to his loving invitation: "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart" (Matthew 11:29). By cultivating in our lives the gentle and humble mind of Christ, we show others that Jesus Christ is in indeed our King and that he is in charge of our lives.  
 
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no 7:00 p.m. Mass scheduled this Tuesday, November 24^th at 7:00 p.m. due to the Parish Mission.  
 
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the Christmas Season at North Central Windsor Catholic Family of Parishes. In order to come and celebrate RESERVATIONS are a must either by phone or on-line. PLEASE NOTE: RESERVATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS BEGINS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10^TH AT 9 a.m. Thank  you  
Today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord!  
Christmas Eve – December 24^th    
2:00 p.m. – San Juan Diego Catholic Community (Spanish) at Our Lady of Guadalupe  
4:00 p.m. – Most Precious Blood  
4:00 p.m. – St. Theresa’s  
4:00 p.m. – Our Lady of Guadalupe  
 
6:00 p.m. - Most Precious Blood  
6:00 p.m. - St. Theresa’s  
6:00 p.m. – Our Lady of Guadalupe  
 
8:00 p.m. – Most Precious Blood  
8:00 p.m. – St. Theresa’s  
8:00 p.m. – Our Lady of Guadalupe  
 
10:00 p.m. – Most Precious Blood  
10:00 p.m. - Our Lady of Guadalupe  
10:00 p.m. - St Theresa’s (Our Lady of Assumption Chaldean Mission)  
 
12 Midnight – St. Cyril & Methodius (Slovak / English)  

Christmas Day- December 25th  
9:00 a.m. - Most Precious Blood  
9:00 a.m. - St. Theresa’s  
9:00 a.m. – Our Lady of Guadalupe  
 
11:00 a.m. - Most Precious Blood  
11:00 a.m. - St. Theresa’s  
11:00 a.m. - Our Lady of Guadalupe  
 
11:30 a.m. - St. Cyril & Methodius (Slovak/English)  
 
1:00 p.m. - St. Theresa’s (Our Lady of Assumption Chaldean Mission)  
 
Feast of the Holy Family December 26^th / 27^th, 2020 – Regular Saturday & Sunday Mass Schedule  
 
New Years Eve – Thursday, December 31st  
2:00 p.m. - San Juan Diego Catholic Community (Spanish) at Our Lady of Guadalupe  
4:00 p.m. - Most Precious Blood  
4:00 p.m. – St. Theresa’s  
4:00 p.m. – Our Lady of Guadalupe  
 
6:00 p.m. – Most Precious Blood  
6:00 p.m.  - St. Theresa’  
6:00 p.m. - Our Lady of Guadalupe  
 
New Years Day – Friday, January 1^st, 2021  
9:00 a.m. - Most Precious Blood  
9:00 a.m. - St. Theresa’s  
9:00 a.m. – Our Lady of Guadalupe  
 
11:00 a.m. - Most Precious Blood  
11:00 a.m. – Our Lady of Guadalupe  
11:00 a.m. – St. Theresa’s  
11:30 a.m. - St. Cyril & Methodius (Slovak/English)  
 
1:00 p.m. - St Theresa’s (Our Lady of Assumption Chaldean Mission)  
 
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord January 2^nd / 3^rd, 2021- Regular Saturday & Sunday Mass Schedule

Giving Tree 2020  
This year, we are not able to put up Christmas trees with tags listing items we can purchase for families in need. However, what we can do is continue to support those in need by making a financial donation to the Giving Tree program. All funds collected will be used to purchase gift cards. These cards will be given to those whose names we receive for assistance from the Giving Tree program. You can assist us this year by placing your donation in an envelope, marked Giving Tree with your name or envelope number on it. All such donations are eligible to be included on your tax receipt. Please make cheque out to the name of your Parish.  
 
Registration for Weekend Masses.  
Our regular practice of reserving seats for Sunday Mass since last July has been calling into the main office on Tuesday morning beginning at 9 a.m. In addition to this practice, our Family of Parishes is also moving to ON LINE RESERVATIONS. In order to reserve a seat for Sunday Mass you can go the Event Brite Link which can be found on our Website North Central Windsor Catholic Family of Parishes Events | Eventbrite and Facebook page. This will be available to you on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. and every Tuesday following that. Remember, this is an addition to our weekend reservation. For those who wish to still call you may do so as you have done in the past.  
 
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PARISH MISSION STARTING this weekend November 22^nd, 23^rd and 24^th starting at 7:00 p.m.  This year’s Family of Parishes Mission will take place both in person and virtually (Live Streaming). As it will be live-streamed from Most Precious Blood we are kindly asking if you have the ability to live stream at home that you enjoy the mission from the comfort of your home.  The theme of our Mission is entitled: Radical Love! Chris Bray promises us three nights of action packed Gospel messages surrounding this theme.Each night begins at 7:00 p.m. Each night will be approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Chris will lead some songs as part of the evening. Simply go to our Parish Website or Facebook and you will find it live.  
 Please note: There will be a button on the parish website for those who wish to donate to our Parish Mission by e-transfer. All donations should be sent to Most Precious Blood Parish with the notation that it is in support of the Family of Parishes Mission.  
 
The Most Precious Blood St. Vincent de Paul is in need of new volunteers. Anyone interested can call the office and their names with Liz. Please note: During this pandemic we cannot accept food at this time however the MPB SVDP would appreciate any monetary donations so they can buy food to serve those in need. This would really help them out. Thank you again for your support.  

Saturday/Sunday November 14^th /15^th 2020 Offertory collection.  
 
San Juan Diego                $ 285.00  
Sts. Cyril & Methodius      $ 515.00 (Offertory) + $50.00 (Giving Tree) = $565.00  
St. Theresa                       $1,563.75 (Offertory) + $25.00(Priest Pension) + $25.00 (Giving Tree) = $1,613.75  
Our Lady of Guadalupe     $ 3,655.00 (offertory) + $6,735.00 (Building Fund) +  $45.00 (Christmas) + $565.00 (Giving Tree) + $60.00 = $ 8, 135.00  
Most Precious Blood          $2,700.96 (Offertory) + $50.00 (Christmas) + $5.00 Thanksgiving Appeal) + $265.00 (Priests Pension Fund) + $590.00 (Giving Tree) = $3,610.96  
 
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. What we have is really not ours to keep but ours to share”. Thank you for your generosity.  
 
God Bless,  
Father Greg  

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, 
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. 
I love You above all things, 
and I desire to receive You into my soul. 
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally, 
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.