bulletin – September 23

ANNOUNCED MASSES

Date Time Intentions
Sept. 25 9:00AM MARCELINO FERNANDES req Tita and Family
Sept. 27 9:00AM NADIA GOUDA req Family
Sept. 28 9:00AM PEDRO GREGORIO req Family
Sept. 29 4:30PM REGINALD BASCOM req Son and Grandson

SUNDAY COLLECTION: September 15/16, 2007

Total: $8,328

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4:30 8:30 10:30 12:30
Loose
Env. $
Total $1,876 $1,709 $3,094 $1,649
# of Env. 111 89 160 96

RCIA

Meetings will begin on Monday, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 at 7:30 PM. THESE EVENINGS ARE FOR PERSONS INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH. Because the Parish Community itself is considered the official teacher and guide for potential new members, it is important that some parishioners participate by being present and by sharing their Faith in various ways. Adult Catholics who wish to celebrate the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation are welcome. For information call Mary Landry at 416-221-8866 ext 224.

TUESDAY NIGHTS AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ARE LEARNING TIMES

For the past few years, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings have been devoted to religious topics decided on by those who wish to participate. We have studied and discussed parts of the Bible, Church history, viewed videos, listened to tapes and read short but substantial books about Christ and the Church. On Wednesday morning, September 26 at 10:00 AM and Tuesday evening, October 2nd at 7:30 PM, each group will discuss what we wish to study through the fall. If you are interested, please come with your questions, your “puzzlements”, your concerns and interests about the faith (and sometimes doubts) we share.
For further information call Mary Landry at 416-221-8866 ext. 224.

ALTAR LINEN CARE

We are in need of more ladies to help wash & iron the altar linens. This is a very worthwhile spiritual work of mercy and an honour to prepare the linens for Holy Mass. If you can spare one turn a month or every six weeks to help in this ministry please call Marie at 416-221-8866.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

For children 4 – 10 years old on Sundays at the 10:30 AM Mass.
We are in need of volunteers to help us interpret the readings through discussion and activities. If you are interested call Tim Lychy at 416-953-0555 or email: tim@dibrinasure.com

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.

COLLECTION FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH IN CANADA on September 30, 2007

Each year the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is asked to speak out, give leadership, or provide
guidelines for the faithful on a wide variety of topics. In order for our bishops to be able to make proper judgments on modern topics, they must have the benefit of research and expert advice. Research and gathering information require staff, time, and money. Finding ways to provide channels to the Bishops from the people of God and ways of disseminating the thinking of the Bishops to the people of God also requires resources. Through the yearly Bishops’ collection for the needs of the Church in Canada, an appeal is made to all Catholics to be generous in supporting the work of their Bishops. In addition to contributions, we are also asked to pray for the work of the Bishops and to participate in and cooperate with the various projects of the CCCB. I

BAPTISMS – WELCOME!

TORREN SMYTH ROCK
ABIGAIL KATHERINE SEYMOUR
AUDREY ANN SEYMOUR

ST. GABRIEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

is looking for a lunchtime supervisor to help assist them with
supervision during the lunch hour only (12:00 – 1:00 PM). If your are interested, please contact
Mr. F. Clotildes, Principal at 416-393-5256.

PREPARING FOR A PROVINCIAL ELECTION – A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

A provincial election will be held in Ontario on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. All those who are eligible to vote are encouraged to exercise their democratic right to do so. In the coming days, Catholics are asked to take an active role in learning more about the candidates seeking election in their riding, the views of political parties and how they will impact our community. A number of resources have been prepared to help Catholics reflect on the important role we play in choosing those who will lead our province. You may access these resources by visiting the Archdiocese of Toronto website at: www.archtoronto.org

ASIA FLOOD RELIEF

The ShareLife office will be accepting donations to support humanitarian relief efforts, assisting those displaced by the recent floods. As in the past, funds will be channeled through Caritas International partners, who provide emergency supplies including food, clean water and clothing in several countries. Those wishing to help may do so in one of the following ways: www.sharelife.org, or by phone through the ShareLife office – 1-800-263-2595 or 416-934-3411, or through the parish, making cheques payable to: ShareLife – Name of Parish – Asia flood Relief

TWO UPCOMING EVENTS TO CELEBRATE OUR NEW CHURCH

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007 AT 7:30PM
MISSA GAIA

The choirs, made up of 120 students from Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts present: “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH”, which is a contemporary celebration of God’s creation, with the sounds of wolf, whale and loon. Music is by Paul Winter, Paul Halley, and John Rutter. This is a great opportunity to support the young people at Cardinal Carter School. Admission is $10.00

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007 AT 8:00PM

A special inaugural recital by world-renown organist, Hector Olivera will be performed on Tuesday October 9 at 8:00 PM. Contact the church office for details.