January 16 to January 22, 2023
MONDAY – DAVE WILSON ✞ – Requested by Linda Llovit TUESDAY – ANDREW HUI ✞ – Requested by Howa Hui WEDNESDAY – ALAN LAU ✞ – Requested by Diana Lau THURSDAY – JONES LAU ✞ – Requested by Diana Lau FRIDAY – MICHAEL CROGHAN ✞ – Requested by Luvi Croghan SATURDAY – JED PURCELL ✞ – Requested by the Purcell Family SUNDAY, 10:30 – ANTOINETTE LOBO ✞ – Requested by Sophie & Candida Pereira SUNDAY, 12:30 – YANG PILBUN – Requested by Veronica Do
Sunday, February 12th at 2:30 PM
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond St., Toronto
As part of Marriage Sunday 2023 celebrations, Bishop Vincent Nguyen will preside at a special Mass to honour married couples, especially those celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries (25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+) in 2023. All married couples will have an opportunity to renew their vows and milestone anniversary celebrants will be honoured with a special blessing. The Mass is open to all, but due to space restrictions those wishing to attend are asked to register online. Milestone anniversary celebrants will be assured of reserved seating. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Those who are unable to attend at the Cathedral are invited to join the celebration via livestream Mass here: https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/ The broadcast will begin at 2:15 PM. Registration is now open. Please visit www.archtoronto.org/marriage to register.
Celebration – Sunday, January 22nd at 4:00 PM
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St. at King St W in Toronto.
January 18th to 25th marks the annual celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year’s message of Isaiah 1:17,
“Do good; seek justice” inspires all of us to pray and work together for the unity willed by Christ for the Church.
Join His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins and a wide representation of Christian leaders to pray for the restoration of full visible unity willed by Jesus Christ for the Church at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church n Sunday January 22, at 4:00 PM. This event is jointly organized by the Office for Promoting Christian Unity and the Greater Toronto Area Council of Christian Churches.
Some Practical Suggestions for Devotion to the Sacred Heart
Personally, carry an image of the Sacred Heart, and use it as a constant reminder of the generous love of Jesus which it symbolizes. Then put that love into practice throughout the day.
To learn more about the Cardinal’s letter, Heart Speaks to Heart, visit www.archtoronto.org/sacredheart.
We are excited to resume the Children’s Choir at the 12:30 PM Sunday mass! Practices will be held on Thursday evenings beginning January 19th. All youth Grades 2 and up are welcome Please email sgpyouthgroup@gmail.com to learn more and to join the choir emailing list.
Many parishioners have been asking For Fr. Paul’s homilies. If you wish to have a copy each week, please leave your name and email address at the parish office and they will be emailed to you.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre over Christmas. They are very appreciative.
Rosalie Hall assists young parents and their children to realize their potential. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals and shelter for the homeless in our city as well as a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs.
Your food donations are so important as numbers of people in need continue to increase. Please check the expiry dates before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
Saturday, January 14th to January 15th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
69 William St., Toronto
A Renewal Retreat will be conducted by Fr. Sam Samuel, Fr Louis Joseph and the Divine team. Registration is free of cost (full attendance required) and lunch will be provided. The Retreat will consist of Spiritual talks, Holy Mass, Holy Adoration, and Confessions
January 7th – 1st Saturday service: Children and Teens prayer service from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM as well as Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
January 21st : 3rd Saturday Healing Holy Mass and Adoration from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM for cancer patients, survivors, and the terminally ill.
January 21st: 3rd Saturday Night Vigil from 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM Come spend a night with the Lord.
CONTACT: 647-949-4932/ 647-660-1314 EMAIL: enquirydrct@gmail.com WEBSITE: divineretreatcentretoronto.org
Theme: Navigating Life Together Wednesday, January 18th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Newman Centre Catholic Mission, 89 St. George St., Toronto
Join them for an enlightening evening complete with dinner for two, inspirational talk, and fun-filled activities centered around the creation of a “navigation plan” for a life together. Tickets are $50 for each couple.
Please contact Rachelle Ezechiels at 416-979-2468 ext. 230. Or at rachelle.ezechiels@newmantoronto.com
For more information visit https//www.newmantoronto.com EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/3GrO6dA
Saturday, January 21 – 1:30 to 3:00 PM
St. Peter’s Parish, 840 Bathurst St., Toronto
Momentum Toronto Catholic Single Mothers’ Group is a faith community for Single Mothers in the Archdiocese.
Join us for fellowship, prayer, and tea on January 21st, 2023 at St. Peter’s Church in the parish hall from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Children are welcome. See you there.
Please contact Momentum Toronto Catholic Single Mothers Group at momentumtoronto74@gmail.com
For more information visit www.momentummothers.org
Sunday January 22nd at 2:15 PM
Vesnivka Choir dedicates this Christmas concert to Ukrainian refugees who will be celebrating their first Christmas in Toronto and the GTA. Featuring Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America. Special guest St. Michael’s Choir School. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
To register visit UkrainianChristmasConcert.eventbrite.ca
For more information, visit their website http://www.vesnivka.com/
Beginning Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Kindergarten in the Toronto Catholic District School Board provides children with a variety of learning experiences in a caring, faith-based environment. Students develop a positive attitude about themselves and others, become more independent and responsible, develop self-regulation skills and appropriate social skills and solve problems.
TCDSB looks forward to welcoming new students for the 2023-2024 school year. Children born in 2019 are eligible to attend Junior Kindergarten in September 2023.
REGISTRATION: SOAR.tcdsb.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.tcdsb.org/kindergartenregistration
Offertory envelopes for 2023 are still available in the hall near the Gabriel Room.
If there is no box with your name on it and you wish to use envelopes, please advise the parish office either in person, by email or by phone.
You normally would not have an envelope box assigned to you if you are donating via Pre-Authorized Giving or Donate Now via the Archdiocese.
On the first few 2023 envelopes, please write your name and complete address so that the office can ensure they have your correct information when sending out 2022 tax receipts.
To ensure the proper recording for tax receipt purposes, please do not use any envelopes from 2022 or any prior year for any 2023 donations.
May your year be filled with peace, prosperity and love. May God’s blessings shower upon you and bestow upon each of you a bright, healthy and healthy 2023.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
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