SHARELIFE SUNDAY
For the fourth consecutive year, ShareLife and Catholic Charities are committing funds through the Food Security Grants program. Made possible through the faithful generosity of ShareLife donors, this year, $850,000 in Food Security Grants will strengthen local food banks, meal programs and other community-based initiatives serving individuals and families in need. Your compassionate support of our parish’s ShareLife Campaign helps make this work possible. We have currently raised [insert total raised] toward our suggested goal of [insert goal amount]. Please support the fight against hunger by giving at the parish using a ShareLife envelope or at sharelife.org/donate. Thank you for living the Gospel!
You may give to the parish campaign anytime - at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, or at: sharelife.org/donate
Our parish goal this year is: $78,500.00. So far, we have raised: $45,707.45
SEASON OF CREATION 2026
The annual event, Season of Creation, began on September 1 (the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) and ends on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. An annual theme for the Season of Creation is chosen by an ecumenical steering committee. For 2026 the theme is “Living Water” and the symbol is “Immersion in Living Water”, inspired by Ezekiel 47: 9 and 12.
An introductory video and resources to observe this season at home as well as church and school may be found at the following links:
Celebration Guide: bit.ly/4vssvsfhttps
Video: bit.ly/3RGGLiW
CHORISTERS WANTED!
The parish choir invites people of all ages with an interest in singing to join the choir. All experience levels are welcome! Rehearsals are once a week, and the choir sings at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sundays.
For more information, please contact choir director Peter Treen: 416 760 4416, petertreen@hotmail.com
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
Details for the sacramental programmes for 2026-2027 will be announced at Masses and posted on our website once they are finalised. They will also be communicated to our parish schools. Please be reminded that Sacramental preparation is to take place in your home parish. If St. Cecilia Parish is not your parish, please contact your home parish as soon as possible regarding their sacramental programme as their registration made be underway.
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9 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
3 WAYS TO REGISTER
- scan the QR code on the poster
- follow this QR link: qrco.de/WebSep26
- send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar September 26” in the title line plus your name(s) in the body of the message.
COFFEE SUNDAY THIS WEEKEND - 13 September
Come down to the Hall after Mass this Sunday for coffee and to catch up with parish friends. Ministry boards will be on display so you can see how you are called to become more active in your parish!
MARIAN PRAYER GROUP
The Marian Prayer Group meets on Mondays in the church from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The group will resume Monday, Sept. 14th.
All are Welcome!
WELCOME BACK BBQ - SEPTEMBER 20th
Please plan to stay after Mass on Sunday, September 20th to catch up with fellow parishioners. Volunteers are needed for this event! Sign up sheets are at the back of the church.
ShareLife Open House at St. Augustine’s Seminary
50th anniversary celebration
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
St. Augustine’s Seminary
2661 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M 1M3
Come learn more about ShareLife’s mission, meet representatives from the agencies you support and tour the beautiful and historic seminary.
Details and to register: sharelife.org/50
Scripture Readings for
20 September 2026
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 55 : 6 - 9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145
Second Reading: Philippians 1 : 20 - 24, 27
Gospel: Matthew 20 : 1 - 16
OFFERTORY
| Weekly, 6 Sept. 2026 Taxes and Insurance ShareLife Wedding |
$ 2,695.00 $ 750.00 $ 100.00 $ 300.00 |
Thank you for your generosity!
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Sept 14 - Sun. Sept 20, 2026
Monday 9:05 a.m.
Celine and Rolando Espinos Jr. (RIP)
Req. by Sergia Espinos
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Dias and Clementino families (RIP)
Req. by R.C.
Saturday 9:05 a.m.
Matthew Murphy (INT)
Birthday blessings
Req. by Colleen Murphy and family
Saturday 7:00 p.m.
Silvino Silva (RIP)
Req. by Sandra and Lindsay
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Timothy McNulty (RIP)
Req. by The Rooney Family
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Eugene Majchrzak (INT)
Req. by Lidia Majchrzak
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Please notify the office of any changes to the list
Hang Sam Lee, Richard Mijares, Connie Tari-Kornhauser, 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, Winifred Ismail, Mimi Ashton, Ann Baby, Marta DiGregorio, Rosa Loschiavo, Anne Marie Skewes, Blossom Reid, Sophia Oppel, Gwen Chabane, Biruta Niedra, Pat Bruce, Eugene Majchrzak, Larry Umbelina, and Joseph Rabasca, Liz Bruce and Monica Tobin.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
If you moved this year, please inform the office of your new address. Thank you.