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TODAY WE ARE CELEBRATING THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF OUR NEW CHURCH

ANNOUNCED MASSES

Date Time Intentions
Nov. 20 9:00AM ANTHONY ARRIGO req Anne & Family
Nov. 22 9:00AM BILL EVANS req Jack & Margaret Murray
Nov. 23 9:00AM ARMANDO & WALTER DI NARDO req Family
Nov. 24 4:30PM MICHAEL PALAZZO req Val & Family

SUNDAY COLLECTION: November 10/11, 2007

Total: $9,549

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4:30 8:30 10:30 12:30
Loose
Env. $
Total $2,334 $1,807 $3,073 $2,335
# of Env. 115 100 146 108

NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF ALL SOULS

There will be a book of Remembrance placed on the altar for the month of November. You are invited to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends in this book. They will be remembered at all the Masses celebrated in November.

TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES

The topics we have chosen are varied – a mixture of church history, church teachings and scripture. You are welcome to join us whenever you can. For further information call Mary Landry at 416-221-8866 ext 224.
Next meetings:
Tuesday evening, November 13th at 7:30 PM
Wednesday morning, November 14th at 10:30 AM.

A NEW MINISTRY!

The parish is looking to establish a new ministry to serve elderly parishioners and others with special needs who might require transportation to and from Church on Saturdays/Sundays, and to medical appointments. First we would like to ascertain the need of the community in this regard. At the same time, we are seeking volunteers who would like to participate in this ministry. Any parishioners who would like to avail themselves of such a service OR who can volunteer to help, please contact Fatima Lee at 416 221-8866 ext 228.

END OF LIFE ISSUES FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

Have questions regarding end of life issues: euthanasia, pain and suffering surrounding death, palliative care, withdrawal of treatment or dignity of the dying?

Please join us for a lecture series presented by the Canadian Catholic bioethics Institute (CCBI) here at our parish. The lectures are scheduled for four consecutive Wednesdays beginning on November 14th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.

The topics are:
Nov. 21st – Advanced Directives, Power of Attorney and Ethical issues at the End of Life
Nov. 28th – Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, Palliative Care and Spiritual Issues
Dec. 5th – A Christian Spirituality of Suffering and Death

Guest speakers will be Dr. Moira McQueen, the Director of the CCBI, and Dr. Barry Brown. At the end of each lecture, there will also be an opportunity for questions and discussion. Suggested donation is $40 for the series; or $10 per lecture; or whatever your means allow. For further information and to register, please call the parish office at (416) 221-8866.

CASSEROLES FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Your prepared chicken rice casseroles (frozen please) will be collected at the Masses next weekend for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre. More volunteers are encouraged to get a copy of the casserole recipe and a pan and give it a try. For more information, please contact Irene Albrecht at 416 221-2791.

ALTAR SERVERS

This is a reminder to all servers or their parents to pick up the new schedule December 2007 to February 2008 on the bulletin board beside the Sacristy.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO MOURN

This Ecumenical Service is sponsored by the Bayview-Sheppard Ministerial Group (including Chaplains of North York General Hospital and Seniors’ Health Centre) with the hope that the light of Christ will bring peace and comfort to people in the North York community who are bereaved or troubled, or for whom Christmas may be a difficult time. This will take place in Auditoriums 1 and 2 at North York General Hospital, 4001 Leslie Street (at Sheppard) on Tuesday, December 11th at 7:30 PM.
Free Parking
Refreshments following the Service.

CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
“HOPE FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION”

We are inviting families to assist us in providing some little extras, such as new clothing, new toys, food vouchers, and/or gift certificates to bring the joy of the season to one of our families. If you are willing to adopt-a-family or provide a donation, please call 416 395-1634 or email hopeforchildren@ccas.toronto.on.ca For more information about the Christmas Program or a list of gift suggestions please visit www.ccas.toronto.on.ca/HopeForChildren/Christmas.html

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Your donations to the poor boxes after Mass throughout the year are very important in enabling us to help those in need. At this time of the year, we try to provide a little extra for families and others that we help. Your generosity as you leave the Church would help us add something to their Christmas celebration.

ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO

The Catholic Office of Religious Education and Liturgy is sponsoring one workshop that may be of interest to you.

Saturday, November 24, 2007
The Church’s Teaching on Marriage
St. Luke’s Parish
39 Green Lane, Thornhill, ON
(905) 881-2786

SCARBORO MISSIONS INFORMATION DAY

on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Rd., Scarborough.
We welcome those who feel they may be called by God to be a priest or lay missioner. We invite you to walk with us…it may change your life forever! To register please contact us at (416) 261-7135 or lmo@scarboromissions.ca

BLESSED TRINITY CWL

is having a Wine and Cheese Social on Tuesday, November 20th at 7:00 PM in their Parish Hall. There will be a brief general meeting followed by refreshments and socializing.

MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT

Archbishop Adam Exner, OMI, will preach a weekend retreat for Married Couples at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga on November 30th to December 2nd. The theme of the retreat will be “REFLECTING THE FACE OF CHRIST IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY”. To register or to obtain more information, contact the Centre at 905 278-5229.