LAY PASTORAL VISITORS TRAINING
Thursdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. ONLINE
This program will prepare you to provide pastoral visits and bring Holy Communion to the sick, elderly, and homebound of our parish communities who are unable to attend Mass. New and seasoned volunteers are welcome to attend. Registrants are required to participate in all online sessions and complete pre-homework to receive full training.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required (space is limited). This program is offered by the Office of Formation for Discipleship and Saint Monica Institute.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/LPVT-RegisterNovDec2022 by November 1, 2022
CONTACT: Sally Amaral, samaral@archtoronto.org
416-934-3400 ext. 518
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY - October 22/23
There will be a second collection NEXT weekend for the Evangelization of the Nations, otherwise known as World Mission Sunday. This is a worldwide collection for the missionary Church and it is our opportunity to assist at-need Catholic communities around the global. Our offerings are combined with those of other Catholics around the world and distributed to missions and dioceses. We are called to share from our abundance with those who are less fortunate and lack the basic essentials to know, love and praise God.
Thank you for your support of this important work.
RENEW Toronto Young Adult Conference 2022
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Canada Christian College (300 Water St., Whitby).
Young adults, this is the reunion we’ve all been waiting for! We invite you to join us for RENEW Toronto. Our annual young adult conference is open to ALL ( men, women, single, married, young professionals) within the ages of 19-39. Look forward to a full day of worship, fellowship and a great line-up of keynote and workshop speakers.
Renew your heart, renew your call, and renew our community.
INFO AND registration: www.renewtoronto.org youngadult@ocytoronto.org.
5th ANNUAL PARISH MINISTRY CONFERENCE
Moving Into the Deep Waters of Mission: Start with Jesus.
October 20-22, 2022 virtual
with optional in person day at Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga
If you've been serving in parish ministry and are looking for an opportunity to connect with others serving in ministry to pray together, learn together and to be re-energised, you won't want to miss this upcoming Archdiocesan conference.
The conference will feature keynote speaker Julianne Stanz (joining us live from Green Bay, WI) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In four engaging and interactive sessions, she will help us to set forth a vision for moving into the deep waters of missionary discipleship with joy, humour and practical insights. On Saturday, we will begin with Mass with Cardinal Thomas Collins as principal celebrant and homilist. The Auxiliary Bishops of Toronto will join us for a live discussion on missionary discipleship in our parishes. Come see our sponsors and pastoral exhibitors and enjoy fellowship with one another over a continental breakfast and buffet lunch.
Info and Registration: www.archtoronto.org/conference
Cost: In-Person and Virtual: Early Bird $25/person, after September 30, $35/person.
Virtual attendance only: $25/person
Contact: General Inquiries, formation@archtoronto.org
FIRST COMMUNION REGISTRATION
FIRST COMMUNION REGISTRATION will open October 3, 2022. Parents with children currently in Grade 2 who wish to receive First Holy Communion in the Spring of 2023 are invited to register.
Registration will close Monday, October 31, 2022. (or earlier if capacity is reached)
The classes will be IN PERSON on Thursday evenings. The programme consists of 11 classes, 1 Saturday retreat and Mass attendance.
First Meeting (must have registered on-line by the deadline): Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Meeting details will be emailed to registrants.
Please note: Sacramental Preparation should 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 First Communion/Confirmation programmes as their programmes may be underway.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION will open October 3, 2022. Parishioner families with children currently in Grade 7 or 8 who wish to celebrate Confirmation in the Spring of 2023 are invited to register.
Registration will close Monday, October 31, 2022. (unless capacity is reached earlier).
The classes will be IN PERSON on Tuesday evenings, beginning: Tuesday, February 5, 2023.
The programme consists of 8 Tuesday evening classes, 1 Saturday retreat and Sunday 11 a.m. Mass attendance.
Please note: Sacramental Preparation should 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 First Communion/Confirmation programmes as their programmes may be underway.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2022 – CAST YOUR VOTE!
Monday, October 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All Catholics are strongly encouraged to exercise their democratic right to vote. To help learn more about the candidates for Catholic School Board Trustee, Cardinal Collins has given permission for these candidates to distribute literature to parishioners departing Mass on weekends from October 1/2 through October 22/23. We hope you’ll take the time to get to know those seeking elected office for this important role. To ensure your vote for Catholic School Board Trustee, at the polling booth, verify that you are registered as a separate school supporter. If your support status is incorrect ask for an Application to Amend Voters' List. This form may be completed and submitted at the polling station. Thank you for your interest and involvement in this fall’s municipal election!
PARISH HEAD COUNT
The annual Archdiocesan parish headcount takes place this weekend. If you see ushers counting people with clickers this weekend - this is what they are doing!
FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
All children born in 2018 are eligible to attend Kindergarten
The Toronto Catholic District School Board invites parents to register their children for Junior Kindergarten beginning January 19th, 2022 at 10:00 am E.S.T.
All applications must be submitted online only at soar.tcdsb.org.
The following documents are required for registration:
- Child's Birth Certificate (or Certificate of Citizenship/Landed Immigrant Status)
- Child's Catholic Baptismal Certificate (or proof of parent's Catholicity)
- Proof of residency in Toronto (2 documents)
- Application for Catholic School Support (completed at the school)
Scripture Readings for
The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 23 2022
First Reading: Sirach 35 : 15 - 17, 20 - 22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4 : 6 -8, 16 - 18
Gospel: Luke 18 : 9 - 14
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Oct 17 - Sun. Oct 23
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Holy Trinity
In Thanksgiving
Req. by Celija Misir
Saturday 7 p.m.
Daryl Ritchie (RIP)
Req. by H. Calvert
Sunday 9 a.m .
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 11 a.m.
Charlie Bonnicci (RIP)
Req. by Helen and Fred Frendo
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
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.
Please notify the office of any changes to the list.
OFFERTORY
Weekly $ 1,510.00
Indigenous Healing/Reconciliation $ 15.00
Bishop's Collection $ 15.00
Thank you for your on-going support!
2022 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 2022 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 2022.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
If you moved this year, please inform the office of your new address. Thank you.