PARISH NEWS – December 6th, 2020 27th Sunday after Pentecost Our Holy Father Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia 27-ма Неділя після Зіслання Св. Духa Welcome! Bienvenue! Вітаємо! Welcome to St. George’s Church! Our mission is to know, love and serve our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. Here at St. George’s Church, the center of our life is the Sunday and daily Divine Liturgy. It is here where we come to know Christ in each other, in the Sacred Scriptures and through participation in the Holy Sacraments. A life of Christian Catholic stewardship includes a strong commitment toward the sacramental life through prayer, Liturgy and active ministry. We are called to become the image and likeness of Christ God in all we say and do. Website: http://www.stgeorgessarnia.ca Email: [email protected] ~ Parish and Community Announcement ~ Due to changes related to COVID-19, Church bulletins will no longer be printed. You may access bulletin on website at http://www.stgeorgessarnia.ca PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS / ПРОСИМ О МОЛИТВУ ЗА ЗДОРОВ’Я ... all our parishioners who are in the hospitals, care homes, shut-ins and those who are not able to join us actively due to health reasons. Remember, if you would like a hospital or home visit, please call the parish office and let us know. Due to privacy laws, all requests must come from the individual or the immediate family. Please CALL - especially in this time of the Pandemic. Visiting, praying for and reaching out to the sick and lonely is one of the works of mercy taught by Christ. Please Remember to Support Your Parish. If your preference is to use a debit or credit card, please find the DONATE Link on our website main page. Mailing traditional Sunday Offering Envelopes is still a good option. May Our Lord reward you a hundredfold for your generosity. Дякуємо за вашу щедрість! LAST WEEK COLLECTION: 22 Envelopes – $1680.00; General Collection – $65.00 Special donation to the church – $185.00 1 There Would Be No Church Without You! We are most grateful to all our faithful parishioners for your prayers, encouraging words and ongoing financial support for the parish. These are difficult times for everyone as our lives have been disrupted, but with a strong faith in God we will persevere. Perhaps the world will become a better place to live in. Sunday Divine Liturgy: Saturday 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday 8:00 a.m. (English) Sunday 10:00 a.m. (English & Ukrainian) Weekdays & Holy Days: Please see bulletin Divine Liturgies this week: DATE TIME INTENTION OFFERED BY Wednesday, December 9th 9:00 AM The Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos + Emilia Lajoie Emilienne Phillion Saturday, December 12th 5:00 PM Sunday, December 13th 8:00 AM Sunday, December 13th 10:00 AM For our parishioners Fr. Bohdan Winnicki To book a Divine Liturgy (mass) intention... Please contact the parish office: 519-542-9903 and leave a message. Or email: [email protected] Guidelines for our Church Being Open: By-Law Number 76 of 2020 of the City of Sarnia (Mandatory Masks) All persons entering or remaining in these premises shall wear a mask or face covering which covers the nose, mouth and chin as required under City of Sarnia By-Law No 76 of 2020. In-Forced and in effect at 12:01 am Friday, July 31, 2020 and shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2020 unless revoked or extended by Council. Please Observe the Rules. The wearing of face mask in church is mandatory. Please bring your own face mask if possible. If you don’t bring your own mask we request a donation of $1.00 per mask which will go towards purchasing mask. We wish to remind everyone that the reason our churches were allowed to open was only on the condition that these rules are strictly observed. If you won’t obey the rules you will jeopardize rules of the Ontario government, which can cause the closure of our church. If you have any questions, please call Father Bohdan - 519-542-9903. 2 Thank you for your cooperation, for wearing your face mask during the services; for following the instructions of our volunteers as they direct you to where you may sit; for keeping you two-meter social distancing; for not kissing the icons but venerating them with a bow and the sign of the cross; for following instructions in receiving Holy Communion and keeping a social two-meter distance. As good Christians we are concerned about the health of our dear parishioners and guests. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Thursday, December 24th – CHRISMTAS EVE – 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 25th – CHRISTMAS DAY - 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 1st – NEW YEAR DAY – 4:00 p.m. ** Myrovannia — Blessing with Holy Oil after all Nativity Liturgies** Eparchial Marriage Preparation Course. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the annual Eparchial Marriage Preparation Course, typically held as a large group session at St. Joseph's church (Oakville, Ont.) in early March of each year, will now be offered in a modified form (small groups). For more information or to register please call St. Joseph's parish office (905-337- 1400 x2). YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONS Thank you to all parishioners for your generous donations throughout the year. For any donations that you want included on your 2020 tax receipt, ALL contributions must be in the parish office and your cheques dated no later than December 31, 2020. Any donations received after that date will be included on the 2021 receipt. DONATIONS FOR PONSEITTAS to decorate our church for Christmas are now being accepted. Please use e-transfers on our website, or include with your regular donations and indicate “Christmas flower donation”. Thank You! Keep Christ in Christmas with our collection of Christmas items. Knights of Columbus Outdoor Nativity Scenes White painted wood. Made in Sarnia. $160 for the Nativity Scene or $185 for the scene with stable animals. (Orders can be placed over the phone by calling 226-886-1712) Order online and get free delivery: https://checkout.square.site/buy/2YFJ3CCWCCFKV5LGI5ZNXWRS Christmas Cards Assorted Pack 10 pack $8 each https://checkout.square.site/buy/UIWHAVHHBO7SKJLW36XGO3W6 Christmas Cards Nativity Scene 10 pack $8 each (All images the same) https://checkout.square.site/buy/LZQPDB4EEI7WU2HLRQ6RJ6ML Christmas Cards – Mary and Jesus 10 pack $8 each (All images the same) https://checkout.square.site/buy/6PA6IMG6VKVTEFBX22U2GCEA 3 The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada Covenant of Care Abuse and Misconduct Protocol is designed to ensure that all allegations of physical and sexual abuse and other misconduct are handled responsibly, transparently and with all due care and attention. If you have a concern please contact: Parish Administrator Fr. Bohdan Winnicki at 519-542-9903 Parish Coordinators of Care Peter Laychak or Luba Laychak at 519-337-9539 FOR RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION: Please come forward, tilt your head back slightly, open your mouth wide. Do not stick out your tongue and do not say, “Amen”. After priest gives you the Holy Eucharist, close your mouth, consume the Holy Eucharist, and return to your place. Basic Guidelines for Reception of Holy Communion: 1) You are a member of the Catholic Church (Orthodox faithful are welcome to receive Holy Communion); 2) You have participated in the Sacrament of Confession at least during the Easter or Christmas seasons this past year if not more frequently; 3) You attend Divine Services regularly; 4) Your lifestyle is consistent with the teaching of the Catholic Church; 5) You have kept the Liturgical fast – no food at least one hour prior to the Divine Liturgy (water and medicine does not break the fast). 6) You have been in church from the beginning of the service, or at least heard the Gospel. 7) To the best of your ability, you are in the state of Grace. If for any of these or other reasons you cannot receive Holy Communion, you are very welcome to come for a blessing. Please indicate to the priest that you would like to receive his blessing. Catechetical Recourses on line in English 1. Royal Doors with daily readings and reflections, UGCC Catechism online, articles, etc. - https://www.royaldoors.net/ 2. Formed: Christian movies, TV shows, prayers, etc. - https://watch.formed.org/browse 3. Dynamic Catholic. Beautiful resource for the whole family with Catechism for children, marriage enrichment programs, etc. - https://dynamiccatholic.com/ 4. God With Us - an outreach project of the Eparchial Directors of Religious Education and Eastern Catholic Associates and is dedicated to the catholic renewal of Eastern Catholics in accord with the Church’s call for a new evangelization: https://godwithusonline.org 5. Word on Fire Institute: https://dailycatholicgospel.com/thank-you-daily- gospel Liturgy Petitions for the Healing from Coronavirus Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, give your command that we may be spared from this illness and experience your healing love, let us pray to the Lord. Supreme Physician of our souls and bodies, heal those who are ill from coronavirus, have mercy on those who have died and comfort their families, grant the wisdom to those searching for a cure, and help us, through your peace, to overcome our anxiety and fear, let us pray to the Lord. 4 Novena Prayer to Our Mother Of Perpetual Help (ADAPTED TO BE PRAYED IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 SITUATION) Mother of Perpetual Help, with the greatest confidence we come before your holy icon to beseech your intercession.