Bulletin – January 3, 2021

The Wise Still Seek Him

The Epiphany of Christ is a shining light set at the turning of the year to illuminate all that has gone before and to guide us through the year ahead

FROM THE DESK OF FR. BRANDO

THANK YOU!

With this Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, we close our celebration of Christmas, 2020 and we look forward to a better, healthy New Year.

Sincere thanks to all parishioners who continued to support the parish even though they could not attend Mass at this time. Your generosity was overwhelming. Thank you also to everyone who supported our various outreach programs.

You are truly wonderful people!

ANNOUNCED MASSES

January 4th to January 10th, 2021

MONDAY – CARL LEFEBOUR – Requested by Yvonne Lefebour
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY – MINERVA ELIZON – Requested by Maria Bloom
FRIDAY – WAH LEE – Requested by Calvin Li
SATURDAY – LISA CALLAHAN – Requested by Patti & Pat Callahan
SUNDAY – 10:30 AM –
SUNDAY – 12:30 PM –

MINISTRY FOR MATURING ADULTS

Stay tuned….

We are excited to announce several programs that parish Ministry with Maturing Adults Committee will be starting in the next two months. All sessions will be offered virtually. Please watch this space for further information.

  • Writing Circle – for those who attend the Life Story Programme members that was offered in January and February 2020. We will meet once a month and will run for the next several months.
  • Ways to Pray – For those who might be interested in deepening their prayer life via different ways or methods praying such as Lectio Divina; Centering Prayer, Taize Prayer, praying with mandalas, Divine Office, Mission Rosary, etc.
  • Scripture Programme – For those interested in deepening their understanding and praying with the Sacred Scriptures. This will run once a month
  • Technology – learn how to connect with others virtually and via social networking apps safely and with ease.
  • Milk Bag weaving – Learn how to weave milk bags into mats via virtual workshop or training session which will be conducted by Sharon Gusz and other members of the MMA Team.

FOOD FOR ROSALIE HALL & THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Each month the food we collect is sent to Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre.

With so many out of work and struggling at this time, your food donations are more important than ever. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired. Please no fresh or frozen foods. Thank you for your generous support!

NEW BEGINNINGS PRESENTS

Online Bereavement Introductory Program
Wednesday January 13th, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Online Separated/Divorced Introductory Program
Thursday January 14th, 2021 at 7:00 PM

There is no charge for these programs.

People from all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.

For more information about these programs and to register please contact: Arcangelo Limanni, MRE (416) 921-1163 ext. 2225 alimanni@cfstoronto.com

VIRTUAL PRAYER SERVICE TO CELEBRATE THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The Annual Week of Prayer Service will be held virtually on Sunday January 24th, 2021 at 4.00 PM. The link on Facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/agincourtcommunitychurch

Join His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Sisters of Life and wide representation of Christian leaders to pray for the restoration of full visible unity willed by Jesus for the Church. Our host this year is the Salvation Army. The homilist is David Wells (General Superintendent of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada).

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES

Offertory envelopes for 2021 are available at the parish Office. If you would like to pick yours up, please call before coming so that we will have them ready for you.

REMEMBERING THE PARISH IN YOUR WILL

Your parish has been there for you and your family during the most important moments of your lives. Help you’re your Catholic community active and alive for years to come.

Please consider your parish in your will or through a planned gift. A bequest is a beautiful way to express your faith and gratitude for a lifetime of blessings – a lasting legacy of love that will help the Church continue with its many ministries.

For more details, please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 or contact Peter Okonski, Manager of Planned Giving and Personal Gifts at 416 934 3400 Ext. 519 or by email at development@archtoronto.org.

All calls are confidential.