Marriage Sunday
February 12, 2023
To Married Couples throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto,
As we celebrate Marriage Sunday in the Archdiocese of Toronto, I wish to congratulate and thank married couples who strengthen our community through their daily witness of love, commitment, and selflessness. Your ongoing "yes" provides hope and inspiration for the community, strengthened by God's grace and the love and prayers of family and friends.
We also extend our loving support to those who have lost a spouse or have experienced the pain and suffering of a broken relationship. If you are in need of assistance during these difficult days, I encourage you to seek out programs and resources in your own parish or throughout our diocese so that we may accompany you through the healing process.
To those assisting couples as they prepare for marriage and for those engaged in marriage enrichment programs or movements to support the sacrament of matrimony, be assured of my gratitude. Your ministry is essential in laying a foundation for healthy relationships and loving families, something so urgently needed in our world today.
A host of resources and additional information on Marriage Sunday can be found by visiting: www.archtoronto.org/marriage or feel free to connect with your own parish community.
Thank you for all that you continue to do to value and enrich the sacrament of marriage in our homes and parishes, extending our love for one another to all those we encounter each and every day. May God continue to bless you now and always!
Sincerely in Christ,
Thomas Cardinal Collins
Archbishop of Toronto
REMINDER - CONFIRMATION CLASS RETREAT
Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. in the Hall
HOT CHOCOLATE SUNDAY!!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2023
after the Sunday Masses
Hosted by The Knights of Columbus
and The Daughters Of Isabella
CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE MASS WITH BISHOP VINCENT NGUYEN
February 12, 2023, 2:30 pm
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
65 Bond Street, Toronto
REGISTRATION IS OPEN ON-LINE
As part of Marriage Sunday 2023 celebrations, Bishop Vincent Nguyen will preside at a special Mass to honour married couples, especially those celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries (25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+) in 2023. The Mass will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 12 at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. All married couples will have an opportunity to renew their vows and milestone anniversary celebrants will be honoured with a special blessing.
The Mass is open to all, but due to space restrictions those wishing to attend are asked to register online. Milestone anniversary celebrants will be assured of reserved seating. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who are unable to attend at the Cathedral are invited to join the celebration via livestream Mass here: https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/ The broadcast will begin at 2:15 p.m.
REGISTRATION: www.archtoronto.org/marriage to register and to access resources.
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2023 or earlier if capacity is reached.
DYNAMIC WOMEN OF FAITH - CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 25 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Registration: 8 a.m. EST
The Old Mill (Old Mill Subway Station) 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto
His Eminence Cardinal Collins will celebrate the opening Mass at 9 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Sister Deirdre Byrne - The Heroes of My Life Lead Me to Our Lady.
Dr. Josephine Lombardi – Healing and Forgiveness,
Diana Filipiak, Kasia Ryba, Sandra Wojcik – Journeying with Mother Mary.
Dorothy Pilarski –Why minister to moms? – How to Start a Catholic Moms Group.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $65 (before February 14)
CONFERENCE BROCHURE: https://bit.ly/DWF2023Flyer
REGISTRATION: http://dynamicwomenfaith.com/ TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE: dwf2023.eventbrite.ca FLYER: https://bit.ly/DWF2023Flyer
FR. RON ROLHEISER LENTEN RETREAT
Wrestling With God And With Love
Resistance and Surrender Within Our Spiritual Journey
Friday March 3 - Sunday March 5
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Rd., Mississauga
INFO: 905-278-5229, office@qoa.ca
CHORISTERS WANTED!
Do you have an interest in singing? Do you wish to share your joy of music with the parish community? The St. Cecilia Choir is seeking new members.
Please speak to Peter Treen, choir director, after Mass or call the parish office (416 769 8163) anytime.
2022 Donation Tax RECEIPTS
Tax Receipts for 2022 donations made to the parish will be mailed out this month.
We thank all those who make their weekly sacrificial offering with offertory envelopes, PAG or on-line through the Archdiocesan website. Thank you to all the envelope users who make up for missed offerings on the weekends when they're away - recognising that the church expenses don't go away!
Scripture Readings for
19 Feb 2023
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Leviticus 19 : 1 - 2, 17 - 18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3 : 16 - 23
Gospel: Matthew 5 : 38 - 48
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Feb 13 - Sun. Feb 19, 2023
Monday 9:05 a.m.
Simon (INT)
Many blessings on his birthday
Req. by The Czajkowski Family
Tuesday 9:05 a.m.
Felipe Rivero Arceo (RIP)
11th Anniversary
Req. by Carmen Rivero
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Dias and Clementino Families (RIP)
Req. by R.C.
Saturday 9:05 a.m.
David Boyle (RIP)
Req. by Ann Clough and Family
Saturday 7 p.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 9 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 11 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Please notify the office of any changes to the list
Hang Sam Lee, Richard Mijares, Drew Fiala, Connie Tari-Kornhauser, Lisa Reardon, Stuart Robson, Rosa Maria Santos, Bianca Auriemma, Rosie Po, Frank Ferreira, Antonina Koziara, Julia Collins, Mary Ann Cuschieri, Sebastian Caravalho, Anne Tran Fazzalari, Gabriel Sebastian Romano, Robert Freimuts, Giuseppe R., Mikayla Haswell, Victoria Cooper, Anna Solims, Lorenza Varga, Steven McKinney, Krysten Telfer, Edward Spiteri, Maria Ruccolo, Ignacio Juarez Ednet, Dominic Coccimiglio, Winifred Ismail, Mimi Ashton, Ann Baby, Marta DiGregorio, Guy Alcamo, and Rosa Loschiavo.
Please notify the office of any changes to the list.
OFFERTORY
Weekly: $ 1,707.00
Taxes and Insurance: $ 520.00
PAG: $ 1,013.00
Donate Now, Jan 1 - 15: $ 3,050.00
2023 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES are ready for pick-up at the back of the church.
Please print your full name, address, and phone number on the envelope, when making your first few 2023 donations. New envelope users/parishioners are asked to fill out a Parish Registration Form (available from an usher) and return it to an usher to obtain offertory envelopes for 2023.
Thank you for your generosity!
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
If you moved this year, please inform the office of your new address. Thank you.