URGENT APPEAL- JOINT CALL FOR HELP AND PRAYERS FOR LEBANON
With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for prayers and generosity to support the most urgent needs of people in Lebanon, following the bombardments in the country that have already claimed hundreds of innocent lives. “With the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel now having spread into Lebanon, causing further death, destruction and displacement, let us, the Catholic faithful in Canada, renew our prayers for peace in the Middle East, as urged by Pope Francis, and do whatever we can to help the people who are affected by this recent escalation in violence,” Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).
TO DONATE OR FOR MORE INFO, please contact:
Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN): https://acn-canada.org/, Toll-free 1-800-585-6333 ext. 228, donation page: https://acn-canada.org/attacks-on-lebanonaffecting-everyone/?form=Lebanon
CNEWA Canada: https://cnewa.org/ca/, Toll-free: 1-866-322-4441
Development and Peace — Caritas Canada (DPCC): https://devp.org/en/, Toll-free: 1-888-234-8533
ROSARY APOSTOLATE IN THE SCHOOLS
The Rosary Apostolate in the schools is seeking volunteers (men or women) who have a devotion to the mother of God and who are willing to visit our elementary schools to pray the rosary with the children once a month. Training will be provided. If interested, please contact:
Ann C: 416 769 3711 OR Ann R: 416 769 9749
NEW BEGINNINGS
Online Bereavement Introductory Program
October 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
REGISTER: https://nbb1024.eventbrite.ca/
Online Separated/Divorced Introductory Program
October 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
REGISTER: https://nbsd1024.eventbrite.ca/
INFO: Arcangelo Limanni, MRE alimanni@cfstoronto.com, (647) 215-3978
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA CANDLE SALE
October 19/20 and 26/27
The Daughters of Isabella will be selling large red votive candles for home use after all Masses the last 2 weekends of October. The cost is $10 per candle. Fr. Joseph will be available to bless the candles after purchase.
They may be used to remember your deceased family and friends during the month of November.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE - PRAYER VIGIL
Wednesday, Sept. 25 - Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024
St. Charles Borromeo Church
811 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto
From 7 am to 7 pm we will pray for 40 consecutive days becoming a visible sign to protect life.
We hope to be a sign of hope that a mother or father will see before entering the abortion facility and save their future child. We may also be a sign of mercy for an abortion worker who is seeking help to get out of a circle of destruction.
PARISH HEAD COUNT
The annual Archdiocesan parish headcount will take place the following weekends: Oct 19/20 and Oct 26/27. The attendance count provides the archdiocese with valuable information regarding parish vitality and needs.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
Parents/legal guardians of children currently in Grade 2 or above who wish to receive First Communion in the Spring of 2025 and parishioner families with children in grade 7 or 8 who wish to celebrate Confirmation in 2025 are invited to register for preparation on our parish website: saintcecilia.ca
DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 or earlier if we reach capacity.
Non-parishioners registering for Confirmation require a letter of permission from their pastor to prepare for Confirmation in this parish.
GIFTS OF SECURITIES
One of the most financially sound ways to support the Archdiocese of Toronto is a gift of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds). When you donate these and other publicly traded securities to a registered charity, you do not pay any capital gains tax and you receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the gift. It means a great tax break for you and more significant support of your parish and various archdiocesan charities such as ShareLife, St. Augustine’s Seminary, The Shepherds’ Trust and many others. To donate securities, follow this link: Archdiocese of Toronto - Gift of Securities (archtoronto.org) and download the “How to Gift Securities Info Sheet” and “Letter of Direction.”
For more information, contact our office at development@archtoronto.org.
HOLY NAME OF MARY COLLEGE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
2241 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON
HNMCS is an independent Catholic school for girls in grades 5-12. Discover the benefits of an HNMCS education at our Open House. Campus tour as well as introductions to the HNMCS faculty, students, and administrators are included.
We hope to see you there!
INFO: www.hnmcs.ca or call Giselle Fernandes: 905-891-1890, ext. 103.
TRIVIA NIGHT – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
SAVE THE DATE!
Tickets on sale after Masses next weekend. Play alone or as a team. Snacks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
SHARELIFE
To date, we’ve raised $44,512.85 towards our suggested goal of $63,500.00. Please share your blessings by making a contribution to our parish campaign on-line at: sharelife.org/donate or at the parish using a ShareLife envelope.
Thank-you!
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 Thursdays at 7 p.m. 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
Scripture Readings for
15 September 2024
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 50.5-90
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116
Second Reading: James 2.14-18
Gospel: Mark 8.27-35
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Oct 21 - 27
Wednesday 9:05 a.m.
Sr. Marilina Cinelli (INT)
Req. by Toronto North Rosary Apostolate
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Peter Czajkowski (RIP)
Req. by The Czajkowski Family
Saturday 9:05 a.m.
Ivo Axiak (RIP)
Req. by Maria Ruccolo
Saturday 7 p.m.
Cherie Lynn Majchrzak, Emily Timonienko and Joseph Majchrzak (RIP)
Req. by Lidia Majchrzak
Sunday 9 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 11 a.m.
Charlie and Tony Bonnici (RIP)
Req. by his Helen and Fred Frendo
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, Dominic Coccimiglio, 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.