ADVENT MESSAGE 2024
Advent is a time of waiting yet many of us struggle with patience so how do we wait? I guess it begins with an attitude: do we wait with joyful expectation or has life’s disappointments left us jaded and closed to any spiritual surprises? When we are secretly cynical, we will not receive any spiritual joy on Christmas morning. Christmas will come and go and we will remain unmoved, cemented in our ways.
However, if we secretly long for the dark empty places of our hearts to be filled with light, we should look to our children to teach us how to wait for the Christ Child to be born anew in our hearts. Their twinkling eyes are barely able to contain their excitement of Christmas morning because they are filled with hope, knowing they will be blessed with something special, and although it may be a tangible gift, they know it is an expression of their parents love for them.
If we are open and humble, the flames of Advent will shine as beacons of hope awaiting God’s expression of love for us. Like the Blessed Mary, we are waiting in the darkness for the birth of the Christ Child. It is a time to silently listen in expectation. It is a time to sweep away the clutter in our hearts and souls by simplifying our lives to make room for a re-birth in our own hearts. We know Jesus is the answer to all our needs. Jesus is the answer to our emptiness and sadness. Jesus is our promise to a life of light and joy.
Please come and join us in the various celebrations that are listed here.
Sincerely Yours in Christ
Rev. John Van Hees
Advent is a time of waiting yet many of us struggle with patience so how do we wait? I guess it begins with an attitude: do we wait with joyful expectation or has life’s disappointments left us jaded and closed to any spiritual surprises? When we are secretly cynical, we will not receive any spiritual joy on Christmas morning. Christmas will come and go and we will remain unmoved, cemented in our ways.
However, if we secretly long for the dark empty places of our hearts to be filled with light, we should look to our children to teach us how to wait for the Christ Child to be born anew in our hearts. Their twinkling eyes are barely able to contain their excitement of Christmas morning because they are filled with hope, knowing they will be blessed with something special, and although it may be a tangible gift, they know it is an expression of their parents love for them.
If we are open and humble, the flames of Advent will shine as beacons of hope awaiting God’s expression of love for us. Like the Blessed Mary, we are waiting in the darkness for the birth of the Christ Child. It is a time to silently listen in expectation. It is a time to sweep away the clutter in our hearts and souls by simplifying our lives to make room for a re-birth in our own hearts. We know Jesus is the answer to all our needs. Jesus is the answer to our emptiness and sadness. Jesus is our promise to a life of light and joy.
Please come and join us in the various celebrations that are listed here.
Sincerely Yours in Christ
Rev. John Van Hees
2024 MEMORIAL GARDEN
Thank you to the parishioners for your generous flower donations in honour of:
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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 11th - 6:30 p.m.
at
St. Benedict’s Parish, Milton
Other Penitential Celebrations in the Area:
Holy Cross Parish, Georgetown:
Saturday, December 14th
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Parish, Oakville:
Wednesday, December 18th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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 11th - 6:30 p.m.
at
St. Benedict’s Parish, Milton
Other Penitential Celebrations in the Area:
Holy Cross Parish, Georgetown:
Saturday, December 14th
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Parish, Oakville:
Wednesday, December 18th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Please note: There will be no reconciliations on Tuesday, December 24th. The last opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation at Holy Rosary Parish will be Saturday, December 21st from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. It is recommended that you attend an earlier reconciliation celebration.
No appointments will be scheduled from December 23rd to Christmas.
No appointments will be scheduled from December 23rd to Christmas.
Masses at Holy Rosary Parish
139 Martin Street, Milton, ON
SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS
Christmas Eve Masses
The Nativity of the Lord
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Masses During Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Saturday, December 28, 2024
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, December 29, 2024
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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CELEBRATION OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
5:00 pm
&
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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CELEBRATION OF THE EPIPHANY
Saturday, January 4, 2025
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, January 5, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 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
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Masses During Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Saturday, December 28, 2024
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, December 29, 2024
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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CELEBRATION OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
5:00 pm
&
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 am
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CELEBRATION OF THE EPIPHANY
Saturday, January 4, 2025
5:00 pm
&
Sunday, January 5, 2025
9:00 am and 11:00 am
Please Note: There will be no weekday Masses between Christmas and New Year's
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
FOR THE PARISH OFFICE
Friday, December 20th: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, December 21st: 1 pm to 6 pm
Sunday, December 22nd: CLOSED
Monday, December 23rd: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday, December 24th: Office closes at noon
Wednesday, December 25th: CLOSED
Thursday, December 26th: CLOSED
Friday, December 27th: CLOSED
Saturday, December 28th: CLOSED
Sunday, December 29th: CLOSED
Monday, December 30th: CLOSED
Tuesday, December 31st: CLOSED
Wednesday, January 1st: CLOSED
Messages left in the General Mailbox, option 5, will be checked daily.
Regular Office Hours resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8:30 am
FOR THE PARISH OFFICE
Friday, December 20th: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, December 21st: 1 pm to 6 pm
Sunday, December 22nd: CLOSED
Monday, December 23rd: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday, December 24th: Office closes at noon
Wednesday, December 25th: CLOSED
Thursday, December 26th: CLOSED
Friday, December 27th: CLOSED
Saturday, December 28th: CLOSED
Sunday, December 29th: CLOSED
Monday, December 30th: CLOSED
Tuesday, December 31st: CLOSED
Wednesday, January 1st: CLOSED
Messages left in the General Mailbox, option 5, will be checked daily.
Regular Office Hours resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8:30 am
