DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA VOTIVE CANDLE SALE
October 22/23
The Daughters of Isabella will be selling large red votive candles after all Masses THIS weekend for use at home. They can be used to remember your deceased family and friends during the month of November.
Cost: $10 per candle.
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.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE – CARITAS CANADA
Virtual Fall Campaign Webinar: People and Planet First! Part 2
Saturday, October 29 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Join us as we discuss how to support and amplify the efforts of our Partners in the Global south with the continuation of our People and Planet First campaign this Fall! We'll discuss the current state and future of our work for a corporate due diligence law in Canada, how we'll be recruiting new members, and what we can do to celebrate our 55th anniversary this year! Whether you're a new member or have been with D&P for decades, this workshop will unite us in a common vision through December. Bring a friend, and share the link to this registration page with friends who are committed to global justice!
All are welcome! Visit website to link to register.
CONTACT:
Dean Dettloff, MA, PhD - Animator
416 922-1592 ext. 226, dean.dettloff@devp.org
WEBSITE: https://www.devp.org/en/events/
HOLY NAME OF MARY COLLEGE SCHOOL Open Houses
Saturday, October 29 & November 5, 2022 - 10 a.m.
Grade 9 Information Evening
Tuesday, November 8 – 6:30 p.m.
2241 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga
Holy Name of Mary College School (HNMCS) is an independent Catholic school for girls in Grades 5 to 12 and will be holding a series of admissions events this fall. Our open house events provide an opportunity to discover the benefits of an HNMCS education and include a campus tour as well as introductions to the HNMCS faculty, students and administrators.
We hope to see you there!
WEBSITE: www.holynameofmarycollegeschool.com
PHONE: 905-891-1890
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.
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!
ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE SCHOOL Open House
Oct 25, 2022, at 7 p.m.
The office of Admissions of St. Michaels' College School is now considering applications for September 2023. Open House for prospective students and their families will be held on Tuesday, Oct 25 beginning at 7 p.m. We invite you to register at applySMCS.com
St. Michael's College School offers a generous Financial Assistance Programme that provides financial aid to qualifying students.
FILM SCREENING: WABAN-AKI: PEOPLE FROM WHERE THE SUN RISES
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 – 6:30 to 9 p.m.
The Mary Ward Centre 70 St. Mary Street, Toronto
The Mary Ward Centre, the Jesuit Forum, and Regis College have collaborated to put together an Indigenous film series to help us enter more fully into the spirit of truth and reconciliation as Canadians. We are pleased that Dr. and Elder, Bob Philips, will join us in discussion to help us deeply appreciate our chosen films in a meaningful way. Dr. Bob Phillips (Great Bear) is a nonStatus Urban Mi’kmaq and a traditional Pipe Carrier. Bob Phillips spent ten years as host of the Aboriginal Voices Radio Arts Review show.
EMAIL: petite.lao@marywardcentre.ca
COFFEE SUNDAY
Coffee will be served from the narthex NEXT Sunday, October 30th after both Masses. Plan to take a moment after Mass NEXT Sunday to enjoy a coffee in the company of friends.
Hosted by The Knights of Columbus
EMAIL: petite.lao@marywardcentre.ca
Scripture Readings for
The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 30 2022
First Reading: Wisdom 11 : 22 - 12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1 : 11 - 2, 2
Gospel: Luke 19 : 1 - 10
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Oct 24 - Sun. Oct 30
Monday 9:05 a.m.
Holly Benoit, Stanley Arbaca and their girls
Alice and Cassandra (INT)
Req. by Paulette Benoit
Saturday 7 p.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 9 a.m.
Joseph Farley (RIP)
Req. by Frances McKee
Sunday 11 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
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 $ 1,390.00
Restoration $ 655.00
Humanitarian Relief - Pakistan $ 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.