The Catholic Women’s League began their annual Next Meeting: Mon., Jan. 31st - 7:30 pm - in the hall. membership drive last weekend. The Membership Fee is $20.00. All women in the parish who have not yet renewed their membership may do so by placing a cheque First Communion Parent Meeting payable to CWL - OLS in an envelope addressed to CWL and dropping it off at the office. Sun., Jan. 30th or Wed., Feb. 2nd All women in the parish are encouraged to become members of the CWL. Even if you can’t commit time for Parents of children who have registered at OLS Parish for regular participation, your membership indicates support First Communion are reminded of their commitment to of the many charitable and social justice efforts sponsored attend a Parent Preparation Meeting for First by the local and national CWL. New members interested Communion. in joining may call Dorothy Taylor at 416 232-1624 for Please attend the meeting which best suits your further information. schedule: Special Mass in Celebration of - Sunday, January 30th at 2:00 pm World Day of Prayer - Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:30 pm. for Consecrated Life Reminder: this meeting is for parents only. This Weekend - Sunday, Jan. 30th 3:00 pm at St. Paul’s Basilica 83 Power St., Toronto (Parliament & Queen St. E.) Mass Intentions This Week Celebrant: Most Rev. Peter Hundt Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto Jan. 31st - Feb. 6th All are welcome to join in celebration of the vocation and Please join us as we pray for the following, in our “Announced Mass” Intentions witness of the more than 1,100 religious men and women of over 100 different religious congregations within our Mon.:(9 am) +Linda Blum - Family Archdiocese, who are such a vital and important part of Tues.:(9 am) +Kay Orr - Olga, Cecilia & Wanda the life and ministry of the Church. Join us to pray in Wed.:(9 am) +Wilfred Brosas - Marieta Brosas thanksgiving to God for the gifts of these religious sisters, Thurs.:(9 am) +Frances Andreoli - Family brothers and priests and to pray for God’s blessing upon Fri.:( 9 am) +Joseph Pizon - Daughter them in their efforts to faithfully live the evangelical Sat.:(9 am) +Kay Orr - Olga Parouski (5:15 pm) +Judith Tivy - Dixie & Ed Wickham counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. Sun.:(8:15 am) For our Parishioners World Day of Prayer (9:30 am) +Jose Caceres - Delia Urosevic (11:00 am) +Matthew Kattarpuram - Plesche Family for Consecrated Life (12:30 pm) +Esterina Viola - JCS Staff is recognized on Wednesday, February 2nd This day of prayer helps the entire Church to esteem ever more greatly the witness of those persons who have Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons chosen to follow Christ by means of the practice of the Continues evangelical counsels as well as to be a suitable occasion Wednesdays: 7:30 - 8:30 pm - In the Parish Hall for consecrated persons to renew their commitment and (Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16) rekindle the fervour which should inspire their offering of All Levels Welcome! No Partners Needed themselves to the Lord. (Pope John Paul II - 1997) Single Class Drop-In: $15 January 30, 2011
Vocation Seeds Volunteers Needed
“Blessed are you when people revile you Canadian Food for Children You are invited to help the poor in developing countries and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil by volunteering at the warehouse of Dr. Simone’s against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and Canadian Food for Children. It is located at 1258 be glad, for your reward is great in heaven...” Lakeshore Rd. E. (near Dixie Rd.) Volunteers are needed Do not be discouraged by jeers when considering religious every weekday morning, Monday to Friday, for the many life or priesthood. If God is calling you, contact Fr. different duties required in preparing and packing the Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997 or email shipping containers. Come and see. For more details, vocations@vocations.ca contact hcmcguire@rogers.com or phone 416-233-8500.
Interfaith Education Series 60th Anniversary Celebration
Jewish-Christian Relations & Roots Knights of Columbus - Kingsway Council #3387 Mass: 5 pm at Holy Angels Parish - March 12 th Scarboro Missions (2685 Kingston Road) Dinner & Dance: 6 pm at Holy Angels Parish Hall 7:00 - 9:00 pm Tickets are $40 per person. Contact Denis at 416-559-0085 / Paul at 416-948-0445. Wed., Feb. 9th - Religious Experience as Motivation for Ecological Responsibility: Jewish & Christian Perspectives Thurs., Feb. 17th - From Holy Roots Come Blessed Fruits: Catholic School Supporters Welcome! An Overview of Jewish-Catholic History since Vatican II The TCDSB invites supporters to participate in proposing Wed., Feb. 23rd - From the Ghetto of Rome to the Wider a Long Term Program Plan. What would it look like if the World: Calls and Challenges in Catholic-Jewish Relations best happened with TCDSB programs? Join us at All Saints Catholic School (1435 Royal York Rd.) - Tues., Inquiries: 416-261-7135 ext. 244/296 Feb. 1st - 7:00 – 9:00 pm. email: lthorson@scarboromissions.ca Holy Name of Mary College School Toronto Area Vocation Directors Announce Open House - Feb. 5th - 10 am - 2 pm A Vocation Discernment Retreat This university preparatory private Catholic school is for girls (Gr. 5-12). Come, talk to current students, faculty February 25th - 27th members, school administrators and parents, and get a true Scarboro Mission Centre - 2685 Kingston Rd. sense of student life at HNMCS. www.InspireYourDaughter.com Have you wondered seriously if you have a vocation to be a sister, brother or priest? Mary, Mother of God School Raffle Are you looking for an opportunity to get away for quiet The students of Mary, Mother of God School and their prayer and reflection to explore this more seriously? families will be selling raffle tickets after all Masses on the Set aside a weekend for yourself and make a discernment weekend of February 12th / 13th - $2 each or 10 for $20. retreat. The retreat is intended for persons 18 and older. All proceeds from the sale benefit the school so that it may Contact: Fr. Leonard Altilia, S.J. at 416-962-4500 or continue to provide an affordable, private school vocation@jesuits.ca; Sr. Dorothy Schweitzer, CSJ at 416- education rooted in the Catholic tradition. The school 927-0720 or dschweitzer@csj-to.ca; Fr. Michael Traher, offers an excellent academic programme, a dynamic SFM at 416-261-7135 or mtraher@scarboromissions.ca student life and small class sizes where each child is known and loved.