WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - Friday, March 7, 2025
The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement which brings Christians of many traditions together to observe a common day of prayer each year. Through preparation and participation in the worship service, we can learn how our sisters of other countries, languages and cultures understand the Biblical passages in their context. We can hear their concerns and needs and can join in solidarity with them as we pray with and for them. In this way, it is possible to enrich our Christian faith as it grows deeper and broader in an international, ecumenical expression.
The motto of the World Day of Prayer movement is Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action. Through our participation in the World Day of Prayer, we affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence on the world.
INFO: The Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada -
https://wicc.org/world-day-of-prayer/what-is-wdp/
ASH WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th
St. Cecilia Parish Masses with distribution of ashes
9:05 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
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.
PANCAKE SUNDAY
After Sunday Masses. Adult $6.00, Children $4.00. See poster for menu details
FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Friday, March 7, 2025 after the 9:05 a.m. Mass until 10 a.m.
DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS
NEXT Sunday March 9th
Clocks are turned forward one hour at 2 a.m.
COINS FOR LIFE 2025
CAMPAIGN LIFE COALITION
Protection at Conception
Coins for Life boxes for your collection of change at home over Lent may be picked up the back of the church starting NEXT weekend. Please return them on Sunday, May 4th. Make it a family project! Putting aside your small change can lead to a BIG change in our land!
ANNUAL MASS OF ST. PATRICK
Monday, March 17, 2025, 10 a.m.
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
The annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto will take place on Saturday, March 16th at 10 a.m. His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto, will be the presider and homilist. All are welcome. Those unable to attend may participate in the celebration via livestream: www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live
PROJECT RACHEL AT ST. MARY’S REFUGE
RETREAT WEEKEND
May 2-4, 2025
This retreat is for women who have been hurt by abortion. You can speak with someone who understands and cares, and have a chance to begin the healing from loss and grief.
CONTACT: 289-691-6840.
17th ANNUAL DYNAMIC WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 22, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Old Mill, 21 Old Mill Rd. (Old Mill Subway)
Speakers and topics include:
Father Marcin Serwin OMI - Being a Priest - Being a Midwife,
Annie Karto -Divine Mercy Flood My Soul, Dr. Stephanie Kafie -Totus Tuus - 5 Ways to Live out ‘Totally Yours’, Lisa Canning -Surrendering in Suffering: Discovering JOY, Dorothy Pilarski -Your Life is Going to Change.
Celebrant of closing Mass, Bishop Robert Kasun, will share a reflection on Jubilee Year 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope.
Registration fee includes morning coffee and a light lunch.
REGISTER: dwf2025.eventbrite.ca
INFO: CatholicMomsGroup.com
2025 LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY
Saturday, March 29, 2025
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W.,
The theme is “POWER FROM ON HIGH”
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you." - Acts 1.8
Motivating talks, inspirational testimonies, adoration, powerful praise and worship.
Featuring: Cardinal Thomas Collins, Bishop Scott McCaig, Fr. Rasto Dhuley, Deacon Larry Oney, Peter Herbeck, Katey Norman.
INFO: www.ljhr.ca
Youth Rally, ages 13-18: $25, Adult Rally: $49
CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for the church bulletin. The advertising will begin in May 2025 and supports the bulletin service. Please support our bulletin and advertise your product or service.
Call Liturgical Publications at 905 624 4422
2024 DONATION TAX RECEIPTS
Tax Receipts for donations made to the parish through the parish are being prepared for distribution by the parish office. Donations made to the parish through the archdiocese are receipted by the archdiocese. We thank all those who make their sacrificial offering each week. We are especially grateful for parishioners who make up for offerings missed while they are away, recognising that church expenses don't take holidays.
CELEBRATIONS OF THE JUBILEE YEAR
Regional Eucharistic Celebrations with Cardinal Leo & Auxiliary Bishops
All are welcome to attend Regional Masses that will be held throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto in the coming days.
There will be two groups of Masses – one Mass in each of the four regions of the archdiocese will launch the Jubilee Year and will also provide an opportunity to give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College of Cardinals. At these Eucharistic celebrations, Cardinal Leo will preside. Other celebrations will take place at the remaining pilgrim churches in each of the four regions of the archdiocese to launch the Jubilee Year. At these Eucharistic celebrations, the Auxiliary Bishop with pastoral responsibility for the region will preside.
Please note, for those interested in obtaining a Jubilee indulgence, requirements include receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, attending Mass and offering prayers for the intention of the Holy Father. Confessions will be offered at least one hour prior to all celebrations noted below.
All Masses will begin at 7:00 p.m.
CENTRAL REGION CELEBRATIONS
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
St. Paul's Basilica, Toronto
(Bishop Kasun to preside)
Thursday, February 20, 2025
St. Mary's Parish, 130 Bathurst St. Toronto
(Bishop Kasun to preside)
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
St. Edward the Confessor Parish, North York
(Cardinal Leo to preside)
2025 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
2025 offertory envelopes are ready for pick-up at the back of the church. Please do not use your 2025 offertory envelopes until January 1st, 2025. Please print your full name, address, and phone number on the envelope, when making your first few 2025 donations.
New envelope users/parishioners are asked to fill out a Parish Registration Form and return it to an usher to obtain offertory envelopes for 2025. Thank you!
Scripture Readings for
9 March 2025
First Reading: Deuteronomy 26 : 4 - 10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 91
Second Reading: Romans 10 : 8 - 13
Gospel: Luke 4 : 1 - 13
OFFERTORY
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Weekly, February 1 |
$ 835.00 $ 690.00 $1,340.00 |
Thank you for your generosity!
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. March 3 -- Sun. March 9, 2025
Monday 9:05 a.m.
For a Happy death through
the Intercession of St. Joseph (INT)
Req. by Maria L.
Tuesday 9:05 a.m.
Aniela Klokner (INT)
First Birthday
Req. by Grandma Ela
Wednesday 9:05 a.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Thursday 9:05 a.m.
Jenny Pasek (RIP)
Req. by Family
Saturday 9:05 a.m.
Otmar Eschelbacher (RIP)
0th Anniversary
Req. by Maria Eschelbacher
Saturday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Antonio Grasso (RIP)
Req. by his wife Teresa and family
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Cheri Lynn and Joseph Majchrzak
& Emily Tymonienko (RIP)
Req. by Lidia Majchrzak
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, Winifred Ismail, Mimi Ashton, Ann Baby, Marta DiGregorio, Rosa Loschiavo, Anne Marie Skewes, Blossom Reid, Sophia Oppel, Timothy McNulty, Gwen Chabane, & Biruta Niedra.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
If you moved this year, please inform the office of your new address. Thank you.