ADVENT MESSAGE 2022
December is the time for expressing the hope and strengthening the dreams that will carry us through the next year. Advent is the way we as church express our hopes. Prophetic visions, prayers and songs calling for the Lord to come do help us to hope profoundly. Advent allows us to do what most others do in December—but to see in the coming Lord the answer to our dreams. In our Catholic tradition, keeping Advent means singing the songs of expectation, of our hopes and longing, before we enter into the full-throated praise of Christmas carols.
Here are a few lines from our tradition on what Advent is about. “Advent has a twofold character: as a season to prepare us for Christmas when Christ’s first coming is remembered; as a season when that remembrance directs the mind and the heart to await Christ’s second coming at the end of time. Advent is thus a period for devout and joyful expectation.” (General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, #39).
It is with great joy that I have this opportunity to celebrate with you these two great seasons. May the Spirit of God guide each of us into a new understanding of the love that God has shown to the world.
Please come and join us in the various celebrations being held at Holy Rosary Parish.
Sincerely Yours in Christ
Rev. John Van Hees
December is the time for expressing the hope and strengthening the dreams that will carry us through the next year. Advent is the way we as church express our hopes. Prophetic visions, prayers and songs calling for the Lord to come do help us to hope profoundly. Advent allows us to do what most others do in December—but to see in the coming Lord the answer to our dreams. In our Catholic tradition, keeping Advent means singing the songs of expectation, of our hopes and longing, before we enter into the full-throated praise of Christmas carols.
Here are a few lines from our tradition on what Advent is about. “Advent has a twofold character: as a season to prepare us for Christmas when Christ’s first coming is remembered; as a season when that remembrance directs the mind and the heart to await Christ’s second coming at the end of time. Advent is thus a period for devout and joyful expectation.” (General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, #39).
It is with great joy that I have this opportunity to celebrate with you these two great seasons. May the Spirit of God guide each of us into a new understanding of the love that God has shown to the world.
Please come and join us in the various celebrations being held at Holy Rosary Parish.
Sincerely Yours in Christ
Rev. John Van Hees
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an opportunity for us to celebrate the Lord’s forgiveness in our lives as God’s people. Usually Advent and Lent are occasions to partake in the sacrament.
You may wish to celebrate this Sacrament during one of our regularly scheduled times--
Tuesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. until done or
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You may wish to join us at
Our Community Advent Reconciliation Celebration:
Wednesday, December 14th - 7 p.m.
at
St. Benedict’s Parish, Milton
Other Penitential Celebrations in the Area:
Holy Cross Parish, Georgetown:
Saturday, December 10th
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Parish, Oakville:
Date & Time TBD
https://www.saintmatthew.ca/
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an opportunity for us to celebrate the Lord’s forgiveness in our lives as God’s people. Usually Advent and Lent are occasions to partake in the sacrament.
You may wish to celebrate this Sacrament during one of our regularly scheduled times--
Tuesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. until done or
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You may wish to join us at
Our Community Advent Reconciliation Celebration:
Wednesday, December 14th - 7 p.m.
at
St. Benedict’s Parish, Milton
Other Penitential Celebrations in the Area:
Holy Cross Parish, Georgetown:
Saturday, December 10th
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. Matthew’s Parish, Oakville:
Date & Time TBD
https://www.saintmatthew.ca/
Please note: The last opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation at Holy Rosary Parish will be Saturday, December 17th from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. No appointments will be scheduled from December 17th to Christmas.
Masses at Holy Rosary Parish
139 Martin Street, Milton, ON
SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS
Christmas Eve Masses
The Nativity of the Lord
Saturday, December 24, 2022
5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Solemn Midnight Mass
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Carol Service - 11:45 pm
Solemn Midnight Mass - 12:00 am
Masses During Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 2022
8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am
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CELEBRATION OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Saturday, December 31, 2022
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, January 1, 2023
8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am
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CELEBRATION OF THE EPIPHANY *
Saturday, January 7, 2023
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, January 8, 2023
8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am
Please Note: There will be no weekday Masses between Christmas and New Year's
139 Martin Street, Milton, ON
SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS
Christmas Eve Masses
The Nativity of the Lord
Saturday, December 24, 2022
5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Solemn Midnight Mass
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Carol Service - 11:45 pm
Solemn Midnight Mass - 12:00 am
Masses During Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 2022
8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am
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CELEBRATION OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Saturday, December 31, 2022
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, January 1, 2023
8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am
*********************
CELEBRATION OF THE EPIPHANY *
Saturday, January 7, 2023
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, January 8, 2023
8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am
Please Note: There will be no weekday Masses between Christmas and New Year's
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
FOR THE PARISH OFFICE
Friday, December 16th: Office closes at 12 pm
Friday, December 23rd: Office closes at 12 pm
Saturday, December 24th: CLOSED
Sunday, December 25th: CLOSED
Monday, December 26th: CLOSED
Tuesday, December 27th: CLOSED
Wednesday, December 28th: CLOSED
Thursday, December 29th: CLOSED
Friday, December 30th: CLOSED
Saturday, December 31st: CLOSED
Sunday, January 1st: CLOSED
Monday, January 2nd: CLOSED
Messages left in the General Mailbox, option 5, will be checked daily.
Regular Office Hours resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8:30 am
FOR THE PARISH OFFICE
Friday, December 16th: Office closes at 12 pm
Friday, December 23rd: Office closes at 12 pm
Saturday, December 24th: CLOSED
Sunday, December 25th: CLOSED
Monday, December 26th: CLOSED
Tuesday, December 27th: CLOSED
Wednesday, December 28th: CLOSED
Thursday, December 29th: CLOSED
Friday, December 30th: CLOSED
Saturday, December 31st: CLOSED
Sunday, January 1st: CLOSED
Monday, January 2nd: CLOSED
Messages left in the General Mailbox, option 5, will be checked daily.
Regular Office Hours resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8:30 am
