Tuesday, March 22 – Chrism Mass

istock_000014922537xsmallKindly note that on Tuesday, March 22, Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 AM in the Centre Chapel rather than the normal time as Fr. Michael and Fr. Yaw will be attending the Chrism Mass at 11:00 AM held at St. Michael’s Cathedral on that day.

Donation for Easter Flowers

easter-flowersEvery year the parish relies on the generosity of parishioners to decorate the church with flowers. If you would like to make a donation to purchase flowers, please make your donation  by using the envelope “Flowers for Easter” marked with your name, address and envelope numbers. Thank you for your generosity.

Fifth Sunday of Lent (ShareLife Sunday) – March 13, 2016

sharelife2Working wonders by providing vital life-restoring needs…

“Agencies are lifesaving and life-restoring to those who regularly rely on them. Families are working through crises

and are healing. People with developmental challenges are supported as they experience a sense of self-worth and fulfillment in their daily activities. Seniors are living independently, yet have access to the social services and care they need. Refugees and new Canadians are guided toward a stable, productive livelihood in their newfound home. Sometimes the results are obvious and sometimes they’re invisible but, always, they make a tangible difference. Please prayerfully consider today how you can support ShareLife.” —Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto.

Today is ShareLife Sunday – March 13, 2016

Please give generously. You can work wonders!

Assisted Suicide – Protect the vulnerable and those who care for them!

By June 2016, the Government of Canada is expected to pass legislation to legalize assisted suicide. Cardinal Collins encourages Catholics throughout the archdiocese to visit CanadiansforConscience.ca and support the Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience. The coalition represents a group of like-minded partners, including 5,000 doctors across Canada, who are committed to protecting conscience rights for health practitioners and facilities. You can use this website to write directly to your Member of Parliament, respectfully expressing your concerns. Given tight timelines for this legislation, please take action no later than April 1, 2016.

CanadiansforConscience.ca

Giving up the Fire of the Burning Bush for the Fire of the Holy Spirit.

risen-non-believer-sliderLast weekend I went to see the movie “Risen” with Father Frank Portelli, while he was here to preach for ShareLife. This movie presents the story of a Roman centurion who is given the job of guarding Jesus’ body after the crucifixion so that His disciples will not steel it and say that He has risen from the dead. What I found to be really insightful about this film was the way in which Christ’s resurrection changed His disciples and the manner in which he related so intimately with them as His friends. Continue reading