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Have You Ever Had A Life-Changing Lent?

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Join Matthew Kelly, on a life-changing journey through your Best Lent Ever.  Each week, participants will receive short videos and inspiration from Matthew that explain the genius of Catholicism and empower them to become the best-version-of-themselves.  It’s simple and completely FREE, the only cost is your commitment to live better each day this Lent.  That is entirely up to you.  Lent is not ju...
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The Real Meaning of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”

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by Father Edward T. Dowling, S. J | Source: Catholic.net “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was written to educate the faithful in the doctrines of the faith and yet not be obvious to the persecutors. The numbers are simply a mnemonic to help Catholics remember some basic facts. Recall the words of the song. “On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: twelve lords a leaping, eleven p...
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My 1st Christmas

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I was so happy to see many people coming to our Christmas Celebration. It was a good celebration. Everything is for God’s glory and honour and for the salvation of the whole world. I thank all of you very much for your active participation in the life of the parish during the year, especially during this special times of Christmas and of the New Year. My a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the Re...
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December 25 – Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Message for 2014. My dear parishioners and visitors, “Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord” (Psalm 96). “O Come, Let us adore Him, Christ the Lord”. Christmas is here! I am happy to welcome all of you, my dear parishioners and visitors, to our 2014 Christmas celebration. May this Christmas be a source of God’s grace, blessing, healing and a new life for us all. Christ...
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The Music of Advent

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On December 14, 2014, St Ann's Parish welcomed the churches of Quesnel to an evening of prayer and song.  Very well attended, our church was full!  Beautiful voices sang praises to God and our voices blended in prayer as we listened to the Word of God proclaimed through the Gospels and responded to the Psalms.  After sharing song and prayer, everyone enjoyed fellowship at the Parish Hall.  Here's ...
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Mary Had a Little Lamb

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Here's a reflection based on the popular nursery rhyme...   Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb Mary had a little lamb, whose fleece was white as snow Jesus is the Lamb of God, pure and innocent Everywhere that Mary went, Mary went, Mary went Everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go As the child Jesus grew, he learned from Mary and Joseph Followed her to...
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O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ, the Lord

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At this special time of year, everywhere we go, we hear the joyful music of familiar Christmas songs. As Christmas Day approaches, we can’t help but sing ourselves. Families gather to share stories of the year past and look forward to the year to come, to unwrap the gifts brought before them with anticipation, to share a meal filled with laughter, memories, joy and fellowship. Come join us at ...
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Symbolism of the Advent Wreath

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Week 1 The Advent Wreath is a  part of our long-standing Catholic tradition.  The symbolism is truly beautiful.  The circle which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul and the everlasting life found in Christ.  The various evergreens which can be used signify continuous life.  If holly is used, its prickly leaves remind us the of Crown of Thorns worn...
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