SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Devoting a specific Sunday of the liturgical year to the word of God can enable the church to experience anew how the risen Lord opens up for us the treasury of his Word and enables us to proclaim its unfathomable riches before the world. - Pope Frances, Aperuit illis, 2.
ST. PATRICK'S Celebration
44th Annual Concelebrated Mass
St. Cecilia's Church
Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Principal Celebrant & Homilist
His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo
Archbishop of Toronto
Informal Reception to Follow in The Parish Hall
Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Donations of Irish soda bread, scones and a variety of sandwiches and baked goods are requested for the reception. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of the church. Thank you for your support.
Let's keep the tradition alive!
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Blessing of Candles will take place at the beginning of the he Saturday vigil Mass and Sunday morning Masses.
You may bring your own household devotional candles for the blessing.
Feast Day of St. Blaise
Monday, February 3, 2025
Blessing of the throats will take place after the 9:05 a.m. Mass.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
February 2, 2025
Each year, the Church commemorates World Day for Consecrated Life by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by fostering a greater awareness of and deeper appreciation for all those women and men who are called by Jesus Christ to follow him by living a life of particular consecration to God, and by celebrating the good work that the Lord continues to accomplish through the communities and its vowed members.
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Hosted by The Archdiocese of Toronto
Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Learn:
-How to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and through proper Estate Trustee selection
-How to create your own legacy
-About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials and funerals
3 WAYS TO REGISTER
1. scan the QR code:
2. follow this QR link: qrco.de/WebFeb01
3. send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org
and write “webinar February 1” in the title line and your name(s) in the body of the message.
CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE MASS
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
65 Bond Street, Toronto
As part of Marriage Sunday 2025 celebrations, Bishop Ivan Camilleri will preside at a special Mass to honour married couples, with special recognition for those celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th and 60+ wedding anniversaries in 2025. All married couples will have an opportunity to renew their marriage commitment during the Mass.
All are welcome to attend. Couples celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+ anniversaries in 2025 may register for reserved seating. Reserved seating is limited, so please register early. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who are unable to attend at the Cathedral are invited to join via livestream.
REGISTRATION/INFO: www.archtoronto.org/marriage.
LIVESTREAM: https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/
Livestream begins at 2:15 p.m.
CALL FOR ALTAR SERVERS
Serving at the altar is a beautiful way for young people to actively participate in the Eucharistic celebration. It allows them to grow closer in faith while contributing to the smooth flow of the liturgy. We warmly invite parents of children in grade 3 or above to encourage their children to serve as altar servers. Training will be provided to prepare them for this meaningful role. Join us in fostering their faith and service.
CHRISTMAS CARD AND CAKES
We wish to thank all those who supported our parish Pro-Life effort on behalf of Right to Life and Campaign Life Coalition. Through your purchases, $200.00 was collected for Right to Life Christmas Cards, and $1,770.00 for Campaign Life through the sale of delicious cakes, jams and chocolates. Another $100 in donations was given to Campaign Life. Thank you on behalf of the vulnerable, the unborn, the elderly the disabled, the sad and the lonely. The sacredness of human life has to be protected for those who have no voice.
ANNUAL PRO-LIFE INITIATIVES
During Lent - Coins for Life, 40 Days for Life
May - March for Life: Ottawa and Toronto
October - Life Chain
December – Christmas cards and cakes
PIZZA SUNDAY and 50/50 RAFFLE
The 50/50 prize was $117 and was won by Vanessa V. who generously donated $50 back to the church. The pizza restoration fundraiser amount was $805.00. Thank you for your support!
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
1 February 2025
First Reading: Malachi 3 : 1 - 4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24
Second Reading: Hebrews 2 : 10 - 11, 13b - 18
Gospel: Luke 2 : 22 - 40
OFFERTORY
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Weekly, Jan 19: |
$ 1,292.00 $ 605.00 |
Thank you for your generosity!
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.