Christ the King will restore all creation and restore his kingdom to the Father. The risen people of God will rejoice in a new heaven and a new earth. "There, with the whole of creation, freed from the corruption of sin and death, may we glorify you through Christ our Lord." (EP IV) Ordo
ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BATTERY COLLECTION DRIVE!
In support of their Eco Team, St. Cecilia Catholic Elementary School is hosting a Battery Collection Drive to help keep our environment clean and promote recycling! We invite all parishioners to participate by bringing in their dead batteries and dropping them off in the small collection tub located at the back of the church.
How You Can Help:
Drop off your dead batteries at the designated tub in the church vestibule.
Spread the word to friends and family—every battery counts!
The school is competing in a friendly competition, and the more batteries they collect, the better their chances of winning a prize! Your participation helps them reach their goal while also supporting an important eco-friendly initiative.
Let's work together as stewards of God’s creation!
Thank you for your support!
LIVING WITH CHRIST MISSALS
Sunday, Dec 1st is the First Sunday of Advent.
Sunday Missals for 2024-2025 are available for purchase at the back of the church.
The price for adult Missals is $5.00.
CHILDREN’S MISSALS are also available. The price for those is $10.
St. Vincent De Paul Society Christmas Star Program
The St. Cecilia Conference of The St. Vincent De Paul Society will be running their Christmas Star Program beginning next weekend, November 23/24.
To assist them, please donate grocery cards ONLY and include the Dollar value on the card. Our parish schools will be donating physical gifts.
A Christmas Tree is displayed to the right of the altar with dangling stars. Each star represents a gift card that may be purchased for a neighbour in need. Please take a star and return it with the gift card by:
-giving to an usher at Mass
-placing in the offertory collection basket
-dropping through the parish office mail slot at 161 Annette Street.
Please donate your cards by: Sunday, December 8th, 2024
Many in our community are experiencing strained budgets due to high food costs. Thank you for sharing with our neighbours who find themselves in need.
COME AND SEE
Discernment Weekend Retreat
Fri, Nov 15th (6:30 pm) – Sun, Nov 17th (2 pm)
St. Augustine’s Seminary, 2661 Kingston Rd, Scarborough
The Office of Vocations is hosting this retreat as a way for men (18yr +) to discern a possible call to the priesthood.
REGISTRATION: www.vocationstoronot.ca/comesee
INFO: vocations@archtotonto.org
CHRISTMAS CAKES AND CARDS
As in previous years, during the months preceding the great 'Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord', Right to Life Christmas Cards and Campaign Life fruitcakes will be sold in the vestibule after Saturday and Sunday Masses this Advent season. Sales begin Dec 1st. Please purchase these items generously which support the Culture of Life in our society. On behalf of the Unborn, the Disabled and The Family, Thank you!
Sweet boxes, savory boxes and jams will also be sold!
Scripture Readings for
1 December 2024
1st Sunday of Advent
First Reading: Jeremiah 33 : 14 - 16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3 : 12 - 4 : 2
Gospel: Luke 21 : 25 -28, 38 - 36
OFFERTORY
Weekly, Nov 17: $1,330.00
Shepherds’ Trust: $2,775.00
All Souls: $30.00
Thank you for your generosity!
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Nov 25 – Dec 1
Monday 9:05 a.m.
Mary Ann & Marc Olivier Gingras (INT)
Anniversary blessings
Req. by The Rooney Family
Tuesday 9:05 a.m.
Dias & Clementino Family members (RIP)
Req. by R.C.
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Christopher Mankowski (RIP)
Req. by Basia Mankowski
Saturday 9:05 a.m.
Bernice Ostafew (RIP)
Req. by Lorraine Ostafew
Saturday 7 p.m.
John Rooney (INT)
Birthday blessings
Req. by The Rooney Family
Sunday 9 a.m.
Hilaria Hong Ting &
Hartmut “Ben” Beneditz (RIP)
Req. by Annette Beneditz
Sunday 11 a.m.
Purobi Agnes Gomes (RIP)
Req. by Roc Gomes
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.