FIRST COMMUNION INTERVIEWS
Interview appointments for children who are registered and preparing to receive their First Communion are now available.
Interviews will begin on Tuesday, April 18th and continue until Wednesday, May 3rd. They are scheduled every 15 minutes from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday (except 3rd week, to Wednesday).
Please call the Parish Office at 416-221-8866 to book your appointment with Fr. Paul Ruttle.
YOUTH GROUP EASTER BAKE SALE
Thirteen young adults in our parish youth group will be attending the World Youth Day pilgrimage this August in Lisbon, Portugal. They will be having a bake sale at all the Masses on Easter Sunday, April 9th.
All funds raised will help cover the costs of attending this pilgrimage. Please enjoy some baked goods this Easter and support the faith formation of our young adults.
LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE
Stations of the Cross
Friday Evenings at 7:30 PM
Palm Sunday, April 2nd, 2023
Masses Sat., 4:30 PM
Sun., 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Holy Thursday, April 6th, 2023
No 9:00 A.M. Mass
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM
Good Friday, April 7th, 2023
3:00 PM – Solemn Passion of Our Lord
7:30 PM – Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday, April 8th, 2023
No 4:30 PM Mass
8:00 PM Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 9th,2023
Masses: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Easter Monday, April 10th
No 9:00 AM Mass
Office Closed
EXTRA PARKING AT ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOL
ANNOUNCED MASSES
March 27th to April 2nd, 2023
MONDAY – ANA MUI LAU ✞ – Requested by Agnes Gaughan
TUESDAY – CHRISTINA FLECKNOE – Requested by Diana Lau
WEDNESDAY – DOREEN McKITTRICK ✞ – Requested by the Burke Family
THURSDAY – ANNA VU-THI-THUAN ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family
FRIDAY – DINH CONG -TRI ✞ – Requested by the Nguyen Family
SATURDAY – ALLAN PERSAUD ✞ – Requested by the Persaud & Goldenberg Families
SUNDAY, 10:30 – ALFREDO TICZON ✞ – Requested by Alicia Ticzon & Family
SUNDAY, 12:30 – FRANK ANTHONY CONIGLIO ✞ – Requested by David Chung
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday evening during Lent at 7:30 PM.
You are also encouraged to attend our daily Mass as often as possible throughout Lent.
REGIONAL MASS OF WELCOME FOR ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS LEO
Mass of Celebration to Welcome Archbishop Francis Leo
The installation of Bishop Francis Leo as Archbishop of Toronto took place this weekend on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Basilica
This was an invitation-only event and was livestreamed through www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live and broadcast on Salt & Light Catholic TV and through their website: http://www.slmedia.org/live.
Parishioners are invited to attend a regional Mass of Welcome taking place in the Central Region on Tuesday, April 11th, at Blessed Trinity Church at 7:00 PM. A reception will follow Mass in the parish hall. All are welcome.
Other Masses of Welcome for Archbishop Francis Leo
- Northern Region – Monday, April 17th, 2023 at St. Mary’s Parish, Barrie at 7:00 PM.
- Eastern Region – Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 at St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Pickering at 7:00 PM
- Western Region – Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga at 7:00 PM
Please continue to keep Archbishop Leo in your prayers as he begins his ministry as our shepherd.
SHARELIFE
This weekend is ShareLife Sunday
ShareLife Sunday marks the first collection for our parish’s annual campaign. In the words of Cardinal Collins:
“Vulnerable members of our community are relying on you and me to ensure ongoing access to the care they so desperately need. This is why it’s crucial we meet our parish campaign goal. Our goal can be met, but only if we each do our part.”
Our parish goal this year is $192,000. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
CARING FOR THE HOMELESS IN OUR CITY
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 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 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.
NEW BEGINNINGS PRESENTS
An Online Lenten Retreat
What does it mean to be Catholic?
March 29th at 7:00 PM
Lent is a time of personal reflection and spiritual renewal. This retreat, with Keynote Speaker Arcangelo Limanni , MRE, will explore the fundamental question “Why do you choose to be Catholic?”
For more information, please contact Arcangelo Limanni at alimanni@cfstoronto.com or call him at (647) 215-3978.
To register go to https://lr0323.eventbrite.ca
ANNUAL JAKOB JOCZ LECTURE
“Hear O Israel! the Shema in John’s Gospel” with the Holy Spirit”
Thursday, March 30th at 7:00 PM
Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Ave., Toronto
In this inaugural annual lecture, Dr. Lori Baron (Assistant Professor of New Testament in the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University) will explore the Jewish identity of Jesus according to John’s Gospel.
Plan to join this lecture in person or watch it on Wycliffe College’s Youtube channel. LIVESTREAM LINK: https://bit.ly/3J3RZFN
JOURNEY THROUGH LENT
Once again, the CCCB video series Journey through Lent will be available on the CCCB website. This year’s Lenten reflections are delivered by His Eminence Gérald Cyprien Cardinal Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada, and the Most Reverend Brian Joseph Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth.
Every Monday throughout Lent, a video will continue to be posted on the CCCB website in English and in French for the following Sunday’s eucharistic celebration.
Originally proposed by the Executive Committee, this video series, featuring reflections on the gospel reading for each Sunday of Lent, is a joint project of the Office national de liturgie, the National Liturgy Office, and the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis (English Sector). It is hoped that this video series will provide you with additional opportunity to prepare for the Church’s celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter. To access please follow the links below:
English: https://www.cccb.ca/evangelization-catechesis-catholic-education/video-resources/journey-through-lent-2023/
French: https://www.cecc.ca/evangelisation-catechese-et-education/ressources-video/cheminer-ensemble-durant-le-temps-du-careme-2023/
BLESSED TRINITY PARISH PRESENTS
“So, What Happens Now? My New Life After the Resurrection” with Fr. Michael Corpus
Saturday, April 15th, 8:00 AM Mass followed by breakfast at 8:30 AM. Presentation: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Blessed Trinity Church 3220 Bayview Ave., Toronto
As the long journey through Lent finally comes to an end and Easter dawns upon us, we can so quickly move onto the ordinary once again. There is new life found in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we are called into the light. Join in this retreat, as Fr. Michael Corpus (Vice-Rector at St. Augustine’s Seminary and former intern seminarian of Blessed Trinity Parish) returns to share his wisdom on resisting the ordinary and striving for excellence in the Easter Season.
Please contact Ria Kinghorn at 416-827-6659 or email ria_sunshine@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.blessedtrinityparish.ca/
THE GARDEN SHED:VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE GARDEN MINISTRY
St Gabriel’s Garden Ministry is in need of 2 more leaders responsible for Community Garden Planning and Garden Maintenance Planning.
As the spring season is approaching all volunteers are welcome. Please visit the office and leave your name and email address and we will get in contact with you.
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, every Passionist takes a special vow to spend his or her energies in promoting remembrance of the sufferings of Jesus, the memory of the Cross, and reflection of the meaning of the Cross for the world.
