The Month of AAdopt a Family@ - Christmas Help Remembrance Once again we are asking parishioners if they would like to provide a family in need with special gifts at Christmas. If you are interested please leave your name and telephone The month of November is number at the church office before November 24th. A dedicated to commemorating our loved ones who have died Vincentian will then call you to discuss this work of in the Lord. The shrine of St. Joseph in our church will be charity in greater detail. suitably decorated for the month of November. The Book of the Dead will be available to receive the names of our dearly Bundle UP Collection - Nov. 28th / 29th departed. As the colder weather settles in, there are many families All Souls Day envelopes will be available throughout the and individuals in need of warm clothing (including month of November for those who wish to have their loved outerwear: coats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, mittens, hats, ones remembered at the Eucharist. scarves, shoes & boots...), sleeping bags, sheets, blankets and comforters. In addition, draperies and other textiles are welcome. Remembrance Day Commemoration You generous donations are welcome the weekend of Wed., Nov. 11 at 7:30 pm Nov. 28th & 29th. Please place your donations into the back of the truck which will be parked in the parish lot. The O.L.S. Senior Choir will sponsor their 5 th consecutive The truck will be open until after the 5 pm Saturday Mass special hour-long Remembrance Day commemoration on and until 5 pm on Sunday. Please remember to tie your Wed.,Nov. 11 at 7:30 pm in the Church. This is an bundles securely, for ease of handling. ecumenical event of prayer, music and readings. John Fraser will be our guest speaker. He is an author and is currently Master of Massey College, U. of T. He is a founding Shepherds’ Trust Collection member of the Canada Afghanistan Solidarity Committee. Next Weekend A reception with the veterans, their families and the The mission of the Shepherds’ Trust is to raise awareness congregation will follow. and funds so that elderly and disabled priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry. The fund supports the needs ShareLife 2010 of retired clergy in the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto Get Ready to Launch! who have served our family of faith for many years. By Reach out with us! We’re launching the parish’s campaign supporting the Shepherds’ Trust, retired priests are given earlier this year and our committee at Our Lady of Sorrows the dignity of adequate pensions, health care and other is planning some fun ways to raise money for Share Life assistance in their golden years. www.shepherdstrustorg. agencies, the Seminary, and Third World development and peace. Let’s build community spirit right here in our own parish while helping others. OLS Youth Ministry News We’re planning a Christmas ornament sale, youth activities, Pasta and Movie Night This Weekend ballroom dancing lessons in the parish hall, a bingo night, a Sun., Nov. 8th - 6:00 - 9:30 pm ( Church Hall) spring fashion show, a Valentine’s dinner-dance, a raffle, Come and enjoy a dinner of homemade meatballs and and a pasta lunch with a barter & trade day. We’ll have pasta (vegetarians can skip the former!) & stay for a activities for our entire community and we hope you will screening of the Canadian classic 'Black Robe.' Dinner share your talents and join us. will be served at 6 pm and the movie will start around 7 If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, pm. The evening will conclude with a short discussion. please call the parish office: 416-231-6016. November 8, 2009
CWL Bazaar Mass Intentions This Week
th Next Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm November 9th - 15th Donation drop-off: Thurs., Nov. 12th & Fri., Nov. 13 th Please join us as we pray for the following, from 9:30 am - 8:00 pm. Donations of home baked goods in our “Announced Mass” Intentions welcome! Please: no clothes, furniture or books! Mon.:(9 am) +John Pinto - Drohan Family Volunteers Needed: Thursday / Friday to sort goods and Tues.:(9 am) +Krzysztof Janikowski - Family set up tables and on Saturday to sell. Wed.:(9 am) +Domingo Ramos - Marieta Brosas Students Welcome - good opportunity for volunteer hours. Thurs.:(9 am) +Mary Gibula - Andreoli Family Gentlemen: We need your help! Please come out, have Fri.:(9 am) +Deceased Members of the Naccarato & some fun, & help make the Bazaar a great success. Nardi Families - Nardi Family Sat.:(9 am) +Mrs. Kennedy - Teresa Coppinger (5:15 pm) +Joan & Guy Desmarais - Family CWL Daylight Retreat Sun.:(8:15 am) +Kathleen Ponesse - Stephen Ponesse Sun., Nov. 22nd (Feast of Christ the King) (9:30 am) +Helen Janicki - Family CWL members are invited to join us for our annual retreat. (11 am) For Our Parishioners There will be a catered luncheon following 12:30 pm Mass. (12:30 pm) +Annette Dusk - Rena & Denis Guerard Our Guest Speaker will be Sr. Agnes Roger (Carmelite Order). Please call Marguerite Doran: 416-231-5446 to Open House - Father John Redmond reserve your seat in advance. Tickets are $15 and will be Tues., Nov. 10th at 7 pm - 416-393-5540 paid at the door. Please note: Advanced Reservation is required for this event. Grade 8 students and their parents are invited to attend this Information Night to learn about our programmes.
Singers Welcome - 11 am Choir
We welcome singers who would like to serve the Church H1N1 Flu Virus and God with the talents they have been given, in support of Communication from Archbishop Thomas Collins the Sunday liturgy. Interested singers are invited to call the For the health and safety of all people of faith, parishes parish office at 416-231-6016. Gordon Mansell will then set must implement the changes outlined below at all masses up an interview and audition. A commitment of eight week until further notice. blocks would be acceptable. - Temporarily suspend communion from the chalice - Temporarily suspend communion on the tongue World Youth Day 2011 - Hand Cleaning stations near church entrances Madrid, Spain - August 15-21, 2011 - No shaking hands during ‘Sign of Peace’ (nod/bow) - Those distributing communion must wash hands before Upcoming Information Sessions: Nov. 9 - 7:30 pm (St. Mass and must use an alcohol-based sanitizer before and Francis Xavier - Mississauga); Nov. 13 - 7:30 pm (St. after distributing communion Patrick’s - McCaul St., Toronto). Parishioners are asked to remain at home if they are feeling ill. For more information you may visit: Win Great Prizes! www.archtoronto.org/flu Friar’s Student Writing Award AI recognize the distress these changes to our sacred liturgy may cause for some. Be assured that these are For students aged 14-18 - submit a 500-word essay on the temporary measures only, intended to protect and care theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. 1st prize: for our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Please join iPod touch (32GB) - 2nd prize: iPod nano (16GB)... me in offering prayers for the sick and suffering in our submission deadline is Jan., 11, 2010. See bulletin board. community.@