We are all invited to celebrate the feast of our mother, Mary Immaculate December, Friday 8 at 12:00 pm. The feast of Mary Immaculate is the one of the most importance celebration during the advent season. Mary Immaculate remains to us the virgin who believed in the premises of the Lord made to our ancestors, Abraham and the prophets. The feast of Mary Immaculate is also the feast of the Missionaries Oblates of Mary Immaculate whom Fr. Heinner, Fr. Tony, Fr. Jareck and Brother Dan, OMI all belong to. For them, the Virgin Mary Immaculate is the patroness and the mother their congregation. Please join us, the Oblates, this week in your prayers as we celebrate our feast day.

Dear Parishioners,
With the Solemnity of Christ the King we have finished the liturgical year cycle A. Now we are starting the cycle B. As soon as possible, we will be singing the most popular carols of the year, Christmas carols, one of them, O Come, O Come Emmanuel!” This familiar hymn reminds the church of the season of Advent, a time marked for preparation and consecration prior to the coming of the Messiah. Advent season is around the corner, it will begin on December 3.
The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival” and, when used with Christmas,itcallsustopreparingthewayoftheLord. Wearecalledtomake ourselves ready to receive the Hope offered to us in the incarnation of Christ, the Son of God.
Together as a family this Advent, our parish will explore the Hope offered to us in the coming of Jesus into this world. For this special season of advent we have invited some parishioners who in behalf of the community will light the candles in each Sunday of Advent thinking in the meaning of each word we are celebrating in that Sunday.
The 1st Sunday of Advent ( Renata Rendeiro and Family) symbolizes Hope withthe“Prophet’sCandle”remindingusthatJesusiscoming. Welightthe first purple candle

It is with great pleasure that St. Lawrence Church will be having their 4th annual Christmas Pageant. The pageant will take place on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 10:30am

If you are between the ages of 4-15 and would like to be a reader, act or sing then please join us. We will be having rehearsals after the Sunday 10:30 a.m. mass at the front of the church. For all that are interested in taking part there will be a meeting next Sunday, November 26th after the 10:30 a.m. mass at the front of the church

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that happens each year after Black Fri-day and Cyber Monday. It’s a time when Canadians, charities and businesses come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support charities and non-profits. There is no “right” way to participate as long as it supports generosity and giving. Donate, volunteer time, help a neighbor, or spread the word. To make a donation please visit our website: stlawrencehamilton.ca. Your help and support is greatly appreciated!