Every 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
Working 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!
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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.
Young Men’s High School (Day) Retreat
Office of Vocations is hosting a Young Men’s High School (Day) Retreat at St. Augustine’s Seminary on Saturday March 12, 2016. Provides a time to pray, to interact & socialize. Priests and Seminarians will deliver talks on practical aspects of faith. Offers opportunities for Prayer, Mass, Adoration & Confession. For more information call 416-968-0997 or email: vocations@archtoronto.org
Giving up the Fire of the Burning Bush for the Fire of the Holy Spirit.
Last 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
Third Sunday of Lent – February 28, 2016
Working wonders for those in our community…
“At Mary Centre, the residents of our homes have developed friendships, yet they maintain their own individuality,” says Denise Tremblett, Program Manager, “Although some of their relatives may have passed on, they love to remain active with healthy recreational activities and visiting regularly with the rest of their friends and family members. We enjoy cooking and providing for them so they can remain at home here and enjoy their lives. We are extremely grateful that ShareLife donors have helped to make a difference for these very special people!” Last year, over 1,500 people with special needs received outreach services from ShareLife-supported agencies.
Sunday March 13, 2016 is ShareLife Sunday
Please give generously. You can work wonders!
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Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers – Holy Week Sign Up
Availability sheets for the Holy Week services for Palm Sunday – March 20, Holy Thursday – March 24, Good Friday – March 25, Easter Vigil – March 26 and Easter Sunday – March 27 are posted in the Sacristy. These are to indicate availability only. Names not on the list for a particular service will be presumed unavailable for that service.
Assignments for each service will be chosen from the names listed as available. Please sign up by March 5. Holy Week service assignments will be posted in the Sacristy on March 12.