SHARELIFE SUNDAY
ShareLife Celebrates 50 years!
Your gift to ShareLife invests in the future of our Church
Your support of ShareLife helps form future priests—men who will listen, accompany, comfort, and offer Christ to the world. Rev. James Cyfko spent a decade in formation at St. Augustine’s Seminary, preparing to lay down his life for the people of God.
“I deeply appreciate the ongoing charity of ShareLife,” says Rev. James Cyfko. “I am eager to give back to the community which has helped me focus on faithfully following my vocational calling.” Your devotion lifts the burden of financial worry, enabling men to embrace God's call fully in preparation for a life of service.
Next Sunday, May 31 is the third ShareLife Sunday collection of the year.
So far, we have raised $36,980.00 towards our goal of $78,500.00. Thank you for your support!
You may give to the parish campaign anytime - at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, or at: sharelife.org/donate
FANNING THE FLAMES OF HOPE: A Silent Retreat for Young Professionals
Friday, May 29, 2026, 6:30 pm - Sunday, May 31, 2026, 1:00 pm
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
Men & Women Silent Ignatian Retreat for Young Professionals: What is an Ignatian retreat? In simple terms, it’s a chance to step out of the usual pace of life and spend some intentional time with God. Ignatian spirituality comes from St. Ignatius of Loyola, and it focuses on prayer with Scripture, quiet reflection, and learning to notice how God is present in the real details of our lives. For those 19-39 years.
This SILENT retreat begins on Friday evening and runs to Sunday with lunch.
Suggested offering: $280 per person. Includes two nights' accommodation, meals, spiritual direction and retreat program. Facilitated by: Bryan Manning, SJ.
REGISTER:manresaregistration@outlook.com, https://manresa-canada.ca or call 905-839-2864.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH IN CHINA
In May 2007, Pop Benedict XVI asked that May 24th be observed as a Day of Prayer of the Church in China. He chose this day since it is the traditional Feast of Our Lady of Help of Christian, who is venerated at the Shrine of Sheshan in Shanghai. - Ordo 2025-2026 p. 142
CANADIAN MARTYRS SHRINE CENTENNIAL GALA
June 3, 2026, 5:30-10:00 pm
Bellevue Manor, 8083 Jane Street, Vaughan
An evening celebrating 100 years of faith, witness and mission. Includes a cocktail reception and a shared meal in an elegant setting.
Special guest, representing Pope Leo XIV: His Excellency Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada
Tickets: $200.00 martyrs-shrine.com/center
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY DAY
June 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Martyrs Shrine, Midland
1:00 pm Procession to Pilgrim Hill
1:30 pm Centennial Mass on Pilgrim Hill
3:30 Food Court
5:00 Centennial Concert
7 pm Concert with Juno-award winning band, LEAHY
7:30 pm Solemn Mass inside the shrine church
NOTE: The itinerary is developing – please check: https://martyrs-shrine.com/ closer to the date.
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Online webinar on Zoom
All are welcome to join this free webinar hosted by the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Participants will learn about:
• How to avoid problems in your Will, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Trustee selection
• How to create your own Catholic legacy
• Catholic traditions around cremation, burials, and funerals
To register:
- Scan the QR code on the poster in the vestibule
- Or visit qrco.de/WebJun6
- You may also register by email by contacting Development@ArchToronto.org. Please write “Webinar June 6” in the subject line and include your name in the body of the message.
COFFEE SUNDAY THIS WEEKEND - MAY 24th
Please plan to stay after Masses this Sunday for coffee, treats, and a chance to catch up with parish friends. Hosted by: The Daughters of Isabella
CORPUS CHRISTI MASS & PROCESSION
Sunday, June 7, 2026 (following Noon Mass)
Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond St., Toronto
All are welcome to join Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, for a Corpus Christi Mass & Procession at Saint Michael’s Cathedral Basilica following the Noon Mass. A procession (45 minutes) will take place in the vicinity surrounding the cathedral followed by Solemn Benediction and some time for fellowship.
ST. CECILIA CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION
Feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Sunday, June 7, 2026
St. Cecilia will be holding a Corpus Christi procession with the Blessed Sacrament. Details of the procession will be shared as they become available.
CORPUS CHRISTI TRIDUUM
St. Cecilia parish will be observing the Triduum for the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ preceding the Feast. Details to come.
Scripture Readings for
31 May 2026
Holy Trinity
First Reading: Exodus 34 : 4b - 6, 8 - 9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm Daniel 3 : 52 - 56
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13 : 11 - 13
Gospel: John 3 : 16 - 18
OFFERTORY
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Thank you for your generosity!
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. May 25 - Sun. May 31, 2026
Tuesday 9:05 a.m.
Maria Faustina Tran Thi Khiem (RIP)
Req. by Teresa Vu
Saturday 7:00 p.m.
Joan Fontana and Debbie Didio (RIP)
Req. by David Paolini
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community (INT)
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community (INT)
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Please notify the office of any changes to the list
Hang Sam Lee, Richard Mijares, Connie Tari-Kornhauser, 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, Pat Bruce, Eugene Majchrzak, Larry Umbelina, and Joseph Rabasca.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
If you moved this year, please inform the office of your new address. Thank you.