INDIGENOUS HEALING & RECONCILIATION
Special Collection - September 30/October 1, 2023
As part of our ongoing efforts towards healing and reconciliation, the Archdiocese of Toronto has made a commitment to provide funds in support of programs and initiatives that respond to the various needs that exist among Indigenous Peoples both locally and throughout the country.
The Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation fund is part of a national effort announced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. To date, the fund has raised close to 40 percent of the $30 million target as pledged by the Canadian bishops. The archdiocese will contribute $6 million towards the national pledge. The collection on September 30/October 1 provides an opportunity for the faithful to contribute to this important initiative. For more information or to donate online please visit: www.archtoronto.org/healingandreconciliation
Thank you for your support and generosity.
CELEBRATION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. MICHAEL & CONFERRAL OF THE PALLIUM UPON THE MOST REV. FRANCIS LEO
Friday, September 29, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. – St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
The Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates the feast day of our archdiocesan patron, St. Michael, on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in a special celebration on that day. Archbishop Francis Leo will celebrate Mass, with music from the world-renowned St. Michael’s Choir School. As part of the celebration, the Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, the Most Rev. Ivan Jurkovič will confer the pallium on our archbishop, a symbol of his role as Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto and shepherd to the faithful.
Following Mass, there will be an informal reception with light refreshments in the St. Michael’s Cathedral atrium and courtyard. Seating will be first come, first served. All are welcome.
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 resumes Monday Sept. 11th. Everyone is Welcome!
MERRYMAKERS
A dynamic afternoon program for 3-5 year olds.
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:30 pm, mid September - mid June
Mary, Mother of God School, 115A Queen Street West
Mary, Mother of God school is now registering children for 2 ½ hours of enriched programming.
Join us for songs, stories, poems, nursery rhymes, instruments, games, classical music, mime, drama, and lots of play.
Come and make merry with us!
INFO: 416-531-7897 (school office)
LIFE-GIVING WOUNDS: A HEALING RETREAT FOR ADULT CHILDREN OF DIVORCED OR SEPARATED PARENTS
Fri. Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m. - Sun., Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m.
St. Francis Centre, 208501 Highway 9, Caledon
Must be 18 or older to attend.
This retreat invites participants to move through the broken image of love that appeared to them in their parents’ relationship to their deepest origin and identity as God’s beloved, capable of great love. Led by the Life-Giving Wounds retreat team (www.lifegivingwounds.org).
COST: $300 per person, includes meals, lodging, and materials.
($260 for students and those in consecrated life)
If cost is of concern, please contact lgwtoronto@proton.me; limited subsidies are available.
For university/college students, contact your campus minister for more information.
REGISTER: bit.ly/LGW-TO-Retreat2023. Space is limited.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Online Drop-In Bereavement Support Session
September 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
REGISTER: https://bd0923.eventbrite.ca/
Online Drop-In Separated/Divorced Support Session
September 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
REGISTER: https://sdd0923.eventbrite.ca/
47th ANNUAL MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST
Sat., October 14, 2023
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Julius Event Centre, 2201 Finch Ave W, North York
Treat your mother, sister, colleague or friend to an inspirational morning that includes a hot breakfast, praise and worship. Priests are available for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Guest Speaker: Patrizia Liberata Micallef
INFO: Feiona: 416-846-4068, magnificat.toronto.chapter@gmail.com
FEE: $38
REGISTER: https://www.stbenedicts.ca/magnificat-breakfast
OR: mail cheque (Payable to Magnificat) to:
Magnificat, c/o 111 Jeffcoat Dr.
Etobicoke, ON M9W 3B9. Include name, address, phone number, email and full name of guests attending.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
Details for the sacramental programmes for 2023-2024 will be announced at Mass 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.
RCIA
If you know of anyone (16 or older) who would like to become fully initiated into the Catholic faith, please invite them to join the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program of our parish. Registration forms are available on our website. This program is for those who are either: non-Catholic, OR baptised Christian but not Catholic, OR baptised Catholic but have not received First Communion and Confirmation.
If you know of anyone (16 or older) who would like to become fully initiated into the Catholic faith, please invite them to join the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program of our parish. Registration forms are available on our website. This program is for those who are either: non-Catholic, OR baptised Christian but not Catholic, OR baptised Catholic but have not received First Communion and Confirmation.
SHARELIFE CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Our parish goal this year is: $58,000.00
So far, we have raised: $56,024.00
Those who still wish to contribute to our parish campaign may donate up until Dec. 31, 2023 with an envelope at Mass, online via the Archdiocesan parish website: https://stceciliasto.archtoronto.org/ OR at: sharelife.org/donate. Thank you!
Scripture Readings for
24 September 2023
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
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Sept. 18 - Sun. Sept. 24
Thursday 9:05 a.m.
Matthew Murphy (INT)
Req. by Colleen Murphy and family
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Jack Ostafew (RIP)
Req. by Lorraine Ostafew
Saturday 7 p.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 9 a.m.
Ben Beneditz (RIP)
Annette Beneditz and siblings (INT)
Req. by Annette Beneditz
Sunday 11 a.m.
Jim Gaul (RIP)
Elizabeth McManus (RIP)
Req. by Frances Gaul and family
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, Rosa Loschiavo, Anne Marie Skewes, Blossom Reid and Brendan Clough.
OFFERTORY
3 September 2023
Weekly: $ 1,312.00
Taxes and Insurance: $ 525.00
10 September 2023
Taxes and Insurance: $ 1,520.00
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.