Monday May 20th, 2024 is Victoria Day. There will be no 9:00AM Mass and the parish office will be closed.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish this Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 3:00 PM.
Some news about Fatima and her Ministry in the Northwest Territories has been posted on our website. Find it on our Home Page, titled “Father Tim Boyle’s Visit with Fatima” (May 6th). The post is also available through a link on the sidebar, under the same title and with more photos.
May 20th – May 26th, 2024
MONDAY – VICTORIA DAY – No 9:00AM Mass TUESDAY – JASON CRICHTON – Requested by Karen Crichton WEDNESDAY – CHUCK GRECH ✞ – Requested by The Grech-Padova family THURSDAY – VALERIE GAUGHAN – Requested by Agnes Gaughan FRIDAY – DAVID ANTHONY CASHMORE ✞ – Requested by The Cashmore Family SATURDAY – JOHN O’NEILL ✞ – Requested by Patrick O’Neill SUNDAY – 8:30 AM – FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY – 10:30 AM – ANTONIO MARCHESE ✞ – Requested by Catarina Marchese SUNDAY – 12:30 PM – TINA LEITH ✞ – Requested by Janet Candido
Pentecost Sunday 1st Reading: Acts 2.1-11 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12.3b-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5.16-25 Gospel: John 20.19-23 or John 15.26-27; 16.12-15 – Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit
On this feast day of Pentecost let us reflect on the words of St. Cyril of Alexandria who says that those who’ve received the Holy Spirit are “in a sense blended together with one another and with God.” We are firstly connected to one another and so as stewards we should strive to create a charitable and hospitable community for all of our parishioners. Secondly, we are all connected with God, so we should strive to forgive those who’ve hurt us in order to foster a divine community free of all anger and resentment.
Why did the Holy Spirit go to the party? Hint: Because the party needed a breath of fresh air …
On January 21, 2024, Pope Francis inaugurated a Year of Prayer ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, calling on the faithful “to pray more fervently to prepare ourselves to live properly this grace-filled event and to experience the power of hope in God.”
The Year of Prayer, the Holy Father explained, is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.”
Visit http://www.archtoronto.org/prayer for more information on this event.
ShareLife-funded agencies turn no one away
Did you know no one is turned away from ShareLife-funded agencies due to inability to pay? This is all thanks to your compassionate and generous heart.
Through your support, ShareLife agencies are helping the most vulnerable in our community and around the world. Thank you for living the Gospel!
Thus far we have raised $38,688 toward our goal of $193,500. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
Thank you for your generous support of Rosalie Hall and the Good Shepherd Centre. Your food donations are always so important as numbers of people in need continue to increase.
Rosalie Hall is an accredited children’s mental health facility focusing on the needs of pregnant and parenting youth ages 12-25, their children, and their families.
Good Shepherd provides hot meals, clean clothes and shelter for the homeless in our city They help find housing and provide follow up support. They support the homeless who are working to overcome addictions and provide a chance to start again through the Resettlement or DARE Programs.
Please check the expiry date before donating since we cannot pass on food that has expired.
Your prepared frozen casseroles are being collected at the Masses next weekend, May 25th/26th, for delivery to the Good Shepherd Centre.
Good Shepherd provides more than 240,000 meals a year to people who would otherwise go hungry. Please think about volunteering to help feed our less fortunate sisters and brothers. Three different recipes are available in the Parish Office or online at the Parish website. Casserole pans are also available in the Parish Office.
Your support is a tremendous help and is appreciated in the fight to end hunger and chronic homelessness. For more information, you may contact Irene Albrecht at 416-221-2791.
Maya Land: Listening to the Bees tells the story of the conflict that erupted between Maya beekeepers and the Mexican government in 2011, fomented by the planting of genetically modified soy in the Yucatan peninsula. The film focuses on the role that Mayas’ pre-colonial and ongoing relationship with the bees and the bees themselves had in this conflict and how in the end the struggle transformed thinking about development in the region.
You choose your level of participation, from simply watching the movie at home to having a thoughtful and illuminating discussion with other parishioners at the following date, time and place:
Gabriel Room on Wednesday May 29th at 7:30 pm.
Note that the film is to be viewed at home ahead of the meeting. It is available on YoutTube and Netflix.
Please contact the office if you have any questions regarding the Movie Club.
JUNE 15TH/16TH
Bundle Up for Saint Vincent de Paul!
Bring your gently used textiles, shoes, clothing, bedding, draperies, and small household goods (no dishes please) to share with others on June 15th /16th. A Saint Vincent de Paul truck/bin will be in the church parking lot so please share what you can with those less fortunate. Your donations will be used and/or sold to support outreach efforts.
The truck/bin will be open all day Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Volunteers will assist with the loading before and after each Saturday and Sunday Mass.
Please note that donations can only be accepted when the truck is open. Out of consideration for the volunteers who load the truck, please do not bring donations before or after the hours listed above.
A list of items that can or cannot be accepted is available by the Poor Box in the Gathering Space, or by calling the office.
Thank you for your continued support!
Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica Sunday, June 2, 2024 (following Noon Mass) All are welcome!
All are welcome to join the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, for a Corpus Christi Mass & Procession at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica (65 Bond St.) on Sunday, June 2, 2024 following the Noon Mass. A short procession (30-45 minutes) will take place in the vicinity surrounding the cathedral followed by Solemn Benediction followed by fellowship.
Saturday June 8th, 2024 at 10:00AM
Blessed Trinity Parish, 3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
Bring your family members or friends who are experiencing the trials of illness and affliction to come and receive God’s blessing and strength, and the Holy Spirit’s gift of peace and courage.
Please register at the Blessed Trinity church office or by email to Kay Booker at kaymax@sympatico.ca
Saturday, June 1, 2024: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering
This day of reflection will provide parents with an opportunity to share their stories, listen to presentations from an experienced Catholic chaplain, reflect on the gifts and talents of their children, and participate in group discussions. The day ends with Mass.
We hope to provide a relaxed and supportive environment for parents to meet and interact with other parents, reflect and discuss concerns, learn about resources, strengthen their love, and grow closer to God.
Facilitator: Kelly Stephen – chaplain of Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School. Fr. Bernie Carroll, S.J. – Superior of the Pickering Jesuit Community.
Suggested offering of $65 per person. Includes lunch.
For more information or to Register: Call Mike Hyland – 647-296-2499
Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
Learn: How to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and through proper Estate Trustee selection
How to create your own legacy
About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials and funerals.
TO REGISTER:
Follow this QR link: qrco.de/WebJune08
Or send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “Webinar June 8” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
This Bulletin entry was posted on Saturday, May 18th, 2024.
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