May 13th and 14th
After All the Masses Today
The young adults of our parish youth group are selling flowers, handcrafted jewelry and rosaries, and household goods and decor after all the masses this weekend, May 13th /14th. Proceeds from this sale will help fund their attendance at World Youth Day this August. Please support our young adults!
We are pleased to report that Borys has found work at an aircraft manufacturer in Malton. Daughter, Zlata, is enjoying Grade 6 and has made friends. Son, Zakhar, is in junior kindergarten and loves music. Mom, Nataliya, is a busy mom who appreciates all the assistance, rides and help that the school the parish refugee team has been involved with. Her sister and part of her sister’s family arrived in April and are in temporary government accommodation in Etobicoke.
A big thank you to all who have donated and assisted this wonderful family from a very troubled part of the world.
John Ashworth.
May 15th to May 21st, 2023
MONDAY – MONA McPHILEMY ✞ – Requested by Nora Kerr TUESDAY – VINCE DUGO ✞ – Requested by Mary Anne Barnes WEDNESDAY – VICTOR D’SOUZA ✞ – Requested by His Family THURSDAY – MICHAEL MCPHILEMY ✞ – Requested by Nora Kerr FRIDAY – VU VAN CUONG ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family SATURDAY – ALL OF HUMANITY – Requested by Wanda Wrobel SUNDAY, 10:30 – ANTONIO MARRA ✞ – Requested by Tullio & Family SUNDAY, 12:30 – SOULS IN PURGATORY OF THE FABRA FAMILY ✞ – Requested by Myrian Fabra
Congratulations to all the children who are receiving their First Holy Communion this spring. We wish them every blessing and promise to support them in their journey of faith.
Share your love on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, all moms deserve to be celebrated and supported. Did you know that our parish’s ShareLife campaign is helping young women with an unexpected pregnancy? One such mother is Nikki, who was able to continue her education and receive practice assistance through a ShareLife-funded agency called Rose of Sharon.
“If it wasn’t for you and for ShareLife, I don’t know where we would be today,” says Nikki. “We will always and forever be grateful for your support!”
Thus far we have raised $74,426 toward our goal of $192,000. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
Tuesday May 16th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
6000 Leslie St. – Cummer Park Community Centre
Drop off electronic waste and household hazardous waste for proper disposal.
Pick up free bagged compost.
Donate items for reuse – sporting goods, books, electronics, costumes, clothing & footwear, musical instruments & games, glasses, hearing aids, non-perishable food.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. They are very grateful.
Rosalie Hall, assists young parents and their children, offering prenatal supports including prenatal classes, nutrition and can help find a child care provider.
They can provide parenting classes, staff to help the transition to parenthood and a school program where young parents can finish high school and be close to their babies in the Early Learning Child Care Centre. The food we donate from our parish often replenishes their empty food bank.
Good Shepherd provides more than 800 hot meals each day. As housing costs soar, they provide affordable housing and assisted living supports to help seniors and other homeless to find their way back to secure housing and for some, a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs.
Your food donations are very 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.
Weekend of June 3rd/4th
Spring Cleaning – Year Round!
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be collecting gently used clothing, shoes and linens to support our neighbours in need the weekend of June 3rd/4th. Please bring your donation and help others in your community. Thank you!
The truck/bin will be open all day Saturday until 6:00 PM and all day Sunday until 2:00 PM. Volunteers will assist with the loading before and after each Saturday and Sunday Mass.
This Weekend, May 13th/14th, 2023
Today, there will be a second collection for the Pope’s Pastoral Works. These funds are passed on to the Holy Father for immediate response in countries stricken by war, famine and natural disasters. The Pope’s Pastoral Works displays Christ’s love and compassion for people in desperate need. Please give generously.
If you are planning to be a teacher, it is important for you to know that to be hired to teach in any Catholic school board in Ontario, there must be a letter of reference from your pastor as part of your application.
The letter explaining that you belong to and participate in the community cannot be written if he does not know you. It is recommended that you have a conversation with your pastor early in the process well before the applications are to be submitted.
Thursday May 18th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre is presenting a Day Retreat for cancer patients and their caregivers on Thursday May 18th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A Relic of St. Peregrine will be in their chapel.
The Retreat will be facilitated by Anne Hales and Betty Dotzko
Father Daniel will celebrate Mass.
The cost, including lunch, is $45.00
For more information or to register, please contact Jean at office@qoa.ca or 905-278-5229.
Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga On Wednesday, May 24th, there will be a Day of Retreat for Seniors at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre. It will be facilitated by Father Daniel and Anne Hales
The cost, including lunch is $45.00
For more information and to register, please contact: Jean at 905-278-5229 or office@qoa.ca
June 2nd, 3rd, 8th 9th and 10th at 7:30 PM
Cardinal Carter Academy
Featuring an Oscar nominated score, sensational songs and dynamic dancing, Footloose is an engaging and enthusiastic story of the exhilaration of youth, teen-adult listening, and the power of forgiveness.
This year’s production team includes director Sheila Gatensby, music director Anne Bolger, and choreographer Bridget D’Orsogna. The cast and crew include current staff and retirees from all walks of the TCDSB.
Performances will take place in the theatre at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts on June 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th and 10th at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.tcdsb.org/staffarts.
Footloose is recommended for ages 12+. Mature themes, and the use of bright flashing lights are involved.
One of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto is with the gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds). When you donate securities to a registered charity, you pay no capital gains tax and receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the gift. It means a great tax break for you and an increased support of various archdiocesan charities such as your Parish, ShareLife, St. Augustine’s Seminary and many others.
For further information, send an email to the Development Office at development@archtoronto.org or call 416-934-3400 Ext. 519.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
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