Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

A few days ago, I was tested for the coronavirus and received a positive result. As of that day, I have been isolating myself and now, following the guidelines of the Diocese of Hamilton, would like to inform you that the church will be closed effective today until next Saturday’s Vigil Mass at 5 p.m.

I also want to let you know that I am doing well and am recuperating and hopefully will resume my Pastoral duties, at that time.

In the meantime, I encourage you to take advantage of other parishes for Mass on Sunday and during the week or those Masses that are on television or online.

All meetings that were scheduled for this week and next week are postponed until further notice.

Our parish secretary will be working remotely. If you have any urgent messages, or need any assistance, please call or email the office and we will do our best to assist you. 

Thank you for all your prayers and support and I encourage you to continue to pray for me.

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI
St. Teresa of Avila Parish
44 Leonard St.
Kitchener, ON N2H 6C8

P.S. Please find attached the following documents:

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass on Sundays, weekdays and as we celebrate the Christmas Season. For the detailed Mass schedule and announcements, please read the bulletin. 

Parish News

Confirmation and First Reconciliation & Holy Communion – Parents and candidates, see today’s bulletin as a reminder of upcoming important dates. Please note the changes in dates.

Christmas Masses – Important Information – The registration for the Christmas Masses has closed. In order to prepare well for the Masses of Christmas, the Rosary will be prayed at 4:15 p.m. on Christmas Eve, followed by Christmas Carols and again on Christmas Day at 9:15 a.m. We hope you will join us! We also ask that you arrive at the church no later than fifteen minutes prior to the start of Mass. 

Christmas Eve – Please arrive by 4:45 p.m.

Christmas Day – Please arrive by 9:45 a.m.

This will enable the ushers to have you seated in your pew and assist us with ensuring everyone is in the church prior to the start of Mass. We greatly appreciate your attention to this request.

2022 Offertory Envelopes – Will be available for pickup again after January 3, 2022.

Attachments:

Bulletin for the Feast of the Holy Family

Wishing you all and your loved ones a blessed Christmas!

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass on Sundays and weekdays. This is an excellent opportunity for all of us to prepare ourselves spiritually for Christmas. For the detailed Mass schedule and announcements, please read the bulletin. 

Parish News

Confirmation – Presentation of “Actions Speaker Louder Than Words” projects, this Sunday at the 10 a.m. Mass.

Confirmation and First Reconciliation & Holy Communion – Parents and candidates, see today’s bulletin as a reminder of upcoming important dates.

Bambinelli Sunday – This Sunday, December 12, 2021 – Don’t forget to bring your baby Jesus figurines to be blessed to Mass on Sunday. See the bulletin for more details.

Registration for the Christmas Masses – Registration is now open. Please see the bulletin.

2021-2022 Sunday Missals – Missals are still available at the Parish Office or at the back of the church.

Attachments:

Bulletin for the Third Sunday of Advent

Have a good weekend and a blessed Advent Season!

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

As we begin the Season of Advent, I would like to invite you to join me for Mass on Sundays and weekdays. This is an excellent opportunity for all of us to prepare ourselves spiritually for Christmas. For the detailed Mass schedule and announcements, please read the bulletin. 

Parish News

Catholic Gifts – This Sunday – November 28^th, 2021 after the 10 a.m. Mass. Be sure to visit the Parish Hall. For more details see the bulletin.

2021-2022 Sunday Missals – Missals are still available at the Parish Office or at the back of the church.

CWL Silent Auction – Please see the attachment with today’s bulletin

In the Area

43^rd Annual Advent Novena – Will take place again this year, at St. Agnes Parish, Waterloo. The schedule has changed so please see the bulletin for further information.

Attachments:

Have a good weekend and a blessed Advent Season!

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ, King of the Universe!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass on Sundays and weekdays. For the detailed Mass schedule and announcements, please read the bulletin. 

Parish News

World Youth Day – This Sunday, November 21, 2021 is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and World Youth Day. I would encourage our young people to join our diocesan celebration. See the bulletin for more details.

Catholic Gifts – November 28^th, 2021 after the 10 a.m. Mass. Be sure to visit the Parish Hall. For more details see the bulletin.

2021-2022 Sunday Missals – Please see the bulletin for more details.

CWL Silent Auction – There is an important update in today’s bulletin – Be sure to read it!

In the Area

43^rd Annual Advent Novena – Will take place again this year, at St. Agnes Parish, Waterloo. The schedule has changed so please see the bulletin for further information.

Attachments:

Bulletin for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Have a blessed weekend! 

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass on Sundays and weekdays. For the detailed Mass schedule and announcements, please read the bulletin. 

Parish News

World Youth Day – Next Sunday, November 21, 2021 is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and World Youth Day. See the bulletin for more information.

Catholic Gifts – November 28^th, 2021 after the 10 a.m. Mass. Be sure to visit the Parish Hall. For more details see the bulletin.

2021-2022 Sunday Missals and Diocese of Hamilton Seminarian Prayer Cards – Please see the bulletin for more details.

One Heart One Soul Campaign – See further information in today’s bulletin.

CWL Silent Auction – There is an important update in today’s bulletin – Be sure to read it!

Attachments:

Have a blessed weekend! 

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I would like to invite you to join me for Mass on Sundays and weekdays and in a special way to Mass in these days leading up to All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day. For the detailed Mass schedule and announcements, please read the bulletin. 

Parish News

All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day – See Mass times and further information in the bulletin.

First Friday/Healing Mass – Please join us on Friday, November 5, 2021 for Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 6:00 p.m. followed by Mass at 7:00 p.m. Confession will be available.  

CWL Silent Auction – Please see the bulletin for more details.

Mask Exemptions – Those who are exempted (see policy on our website) from wearing a mask, please sit in the first pew on the left, facing the altar.

Reception of Communion on the Tongue – Those who wish to receive Communion on the tongue are to receive Communion after all who have received Communion in the hand. We ask that those who wish to receive on the tongue sit in the first 4 pews on the left, facing the altar.

Attachments:

Have a blessed weekend! 

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

As the churches are now open, I would like you to join me for Mass on Sundays and weekdays. For the detailed Mass schedule and announcements, please read the bulletin. 

Parish News

Day of Prayer – Saturday, October 16, 2021 was a great success! Please see the bulletin for more details.

World Mission Sunday – The special collection for World Mission Sunday takes place this weekend. Additional envelopes are at the back of the church.

Mask Exemptions – Those who are exempted (see policy on our website) from wearing a mask, please sit in the first pew on the left, facing the altar.

Reception of Communion on the Tongue – Those who wish to receive Communion on the tongue are to receive Communion after all who have received Communion in the hand. We ask that those who wish to receive on the tongue sit in the first 4 pews on the left, facing the altar.

Attachments:

Have a blessed weekend! 

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI

Dear Parishioners, 

Praised be Jesus Christ!

As the churches are now open, I would like you to join me for Mass on Sundays and weekdays. For the detailed Mass schedule and announcements, please read the bulletin. 

Parish News

St. Teresa of Avila – Parish Feast Day – Our parish celebration will take place on Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, followed by coffee and donuts. If you haven’t registered, please click on the following link or call the parish office: http://stteresakit.ca/?page_id=2309

Day of Prayer – Tomorrow, Saturday, October 16, 2021– Please see the bulletin and attachment for more information. The Day of Prayer will also be live-streamed on Zoom. Please join us in person for the whole day or part of the day or click on the following link: 

https://zoom.us/j/5887658626

The Password is: 274733

Mask Exemptions – Those who are exempted (see policy on our website) from wearing a mask, please sit in the first pew on the left, facing the altar.

Reception of Communion on the Tongue – Those who wish to receive Communion on the tongue are to receive Communion after all who have received Communion in the hand. We ask that those who wish to receive on the tongue sit in the first 4 pews on the left, facing the altar.

Attachments:

Bulletin for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Day of Prayer

Have a blessed weekend! Happy Feast Day!

With prayers,

Fr. Marian Gil OMI