16 February 2020 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Patrick's Celebration

42nd Annual Concelebrated Mass
St. Cecilia's Church
Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

Principal Celebrant & Homilist
Bishop Robert Kasun,
Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto

Informal Reception to follow at the Parish Hall.

Volunteers are needed to help with this event.  Donations of Irish soda bread, scones and a variety of sandwiches and baked goods are requested for the reception.  Sign-up sheets are available at the back of the church.  Thank you for your support.

Let's keep the tradition alive!


Ash Wednesday

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2020

English Masses: 9:05 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Vietnamese Mass: 7:30 p.m.

Distribution of Ashes

This is a universal day of fasting and of abstinence from meat.  The law of abstinence from meat binds those who are 14 and older; the law of fasting binds those from 18 to 59 years of age.  Parents and educators are reminded of their duty to introduce children gradually to the understanding and practice of penance.


Father Ron Rolheiser Lenten Retreat

Spirituality and the Seasons of Our Lives
March 6-8, 2020

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga

To register or for more information: 905-278-5229


COME AND SEE WEEKEND

Fri, March 13 from 7:00 p.m. to Sun, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.
St. Augustine’s Seminary

Inviting single Catholic men 17 years and older, to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. Time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest.

Register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca.

Registrants 17 years old require parental consent.

For more information, please contact Fr. Joseph or the Office of Vocations at (416) 968 0997 or email: vocations@archtoronto.org


COINS FOR LIFE 2020

Would you, your family and friends put aside your toonies, loonies, quarters, dimes and nickels during the next 4-6 weeks and contribute these savings in the struggle to end abortion and create a Culture of Life in Canada?

If so, pick up a Coins for Life box from the back of the church NEXT Sunday, Feb 23rd.

This project helps us to run the National March for Life in Ottawa on May 4, 2020.  Your small change can lead to a BIG change in our land and help save countless innocent lives now and in the future.  God's preborn children have no voice but ours.

You may wish to make this a family, school or office project and spread the good news of the sanctity of every life from conception to natural death. In our present- day "culture of death" society we all have a role to play to reverse the tide.  If you wish, leave your contact information when you pick up your box so that Campaign Life Coalition can thank you personally for you kindness.

For more information, call Ann 416 769 9749.  Volunteers are always needed!


2020 LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY

Saturday, March 7, 2020
9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St. W., Toronto

The theme of this year's rally is "JESUS, LIGHT OF THE WORLD." Featuring inspired talks by: Ralph Martin; Christy Dupuis; Monsignor Gregory N. Smith; and keynote speaker Fr. James Mallon. An adult High Mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins; a youth Mass (with Sunday readings); a separate youth event with great music, dynamic talks and inspirational skits (ages 13-18).$25 for adults, $15 for youth


NEW ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

Are you a student in gr. 3 or above who has received the Sacrament of First Communion? You are eligible to serve at Mass!  The parish is in need of altar servers to serve at Sunday Masses.  Please consider sharing your talents in this way.  Training will be provided. Contact the office or speak with Fr. Joseph  for details. There are registration forms on the bulletin board at the back of the church. Thank-you!


UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

Pancake Tuesday
Tuesday, Feb 25th, from 6-8 p.m.

St. Patrick Mass
Sunday, March 1st @ 3:30 p.m.


2019 Donation Tax RECEIPTS

Donation Tax Receipts for the Year 2019 have been prepared (for donations of $20 or more over the year) and will be available for pick up at the back of the church NEXT weekend.  We thank all those who make their sacrificial offering each week.  In particular we thank those who remember that church expenses don't go away, and make up for missed offerings on the weekends when they are away!

Please write the amount of your offering each week on your envelope, to ensure that you receive proper credit for your donations in 2020.

Tax Receipts for those who donated to St. Vincent de Paul or participated in the SVDP Christmas Star Campaign will also be available.