CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
May 4-9, 2025
“We must fan the flame hope that has been given to us” - Pope Francis
During Catholic Education Week we give thanks for the gift of publicly funded Catholic Education in our province. Catholic schools foster supportive communities where children can experience the joy of God’s love and understand the Christian mission in the world. Together, our parishes, educators and families sow and nurture the seeds of faith with the next generation of Catholics, encouraging them to live lives of holiness and Christian witness as one body in Christ. To indicate your support of Catholic education and sign-up for email updates, please visit: www.togetherinfaith.ca.
The Catholic schools in our parish will engage in a series of events to celebrate the ongoing gift of publicly funded Catholic education. You are invited to learn about the various celebrations that are happening in your children’s school, and are welcome to attend, if possible. Publicly funded Catholic education has existed in Ontario since 1841 and its graduates have served Ontario and Canada very well. The current generation of students in our publicly funded Catholic schools will serve with the same spirit and generosity as their previous generations.
To learn more about Catholic Education week, visit: https://www.ocsta.on.ca/project/cet-2024-25-pilgrims-of-hope/
Congratulations to the children who celebrated the Sacrament of First Reconciliation in Lent and received the sacrament of First Communion on Saturday. May your friendship with Jesus continue to grow, sustain, and inspire you.
REMINDER - COINS FOR LIFE
Please return Coins for Life Boxes Sunday, May 4th.
ProLife groups rely on our generosity to support and promote the life of the unborn, the elderly, people with disabilities..all of us.
Sunday, May 4th is Coffee Sunday hosted by the Campaign Life Coalition. Thank you!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, May 12, 2025
Adoration will take place after the 9:00 a.m. Mass before the 11 a.m. Mass
Living the Gospel by providing for those in need
On the second ShareLife Sunday, we call upon your compassionate hearts to support your vulnerable brothers and sisters in need. More people than ever are turning to our agencies for help. The kindheartedness of ShareLife supporters like you enables access to essential programs and services, such as the treatment program and transitional housing at St. Michael’s Homes. For Jack, your support was transformative. After moving to start a physically demanding job, he suffered a knee injury which ultimately left him unemployed and addicted to pain medication. Thanks to your empathy, Jack had a safe space to overcome his addiction and gained the power to build himself back up. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope or at sharelife.org/donate.
Thus far we have raised $32,619.90 towards our goal of $63,500.00.
TRIVIA NIGHT!
Friday, May 9, 2025
St. Cecilia Church Hall
Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
First question: 7:00 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella will be hosting another trivia night. Snacks will be available for purchase. Play solo or as a team. Come out for a fun night!
Tickets: $10, on sale after Masses next weekend. Prizes will be determined by number of tickets sold.
A DAY WITH MARY
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Toronto
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Villanova College, King City
Online registration is now open for A Day With Mary. During this Jubilee Holy Year, spend a day with our Blessed Mother and deepen your devotion to her through a keynote address by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, inspiring witness, and Holy Mass
presided over by His Eminence, Frank Cardinal Leo. This family-friendly event will have music, food, fellowship, children’s catechesis and activities – something for everyone.
INFO/REGISTER: archtoronto.org/mary.
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD SCHOOL
Still Registering for 2025/2026
(NEW FAMILY RATES!)
Have you heard of Mary, Mother of God School? We are an affordable private school (Grades K-12) located in the Roncesvalles/Parkdale area. Deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition with a special devotion to Our Lady, we have an excellent academic program, a dynamic and joyful student life, and small classes where each student is known and loved. We are still interviewing for September 2025: please visit: www.marymotherofgodschool.org or call us at 416-531-7897.
CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for the church bulletin. The advertising will begin in May 2025 and supports the bulletin service. Please support our bulletin and advertise your product or service.
Call Liturgical Publications at 905 624 4422
Scripture Readings for
11 May 2025
First Reading: Acts 13 : 14, 43 - 52
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 100
Second Reading: Revelation 7 : 9, 14b - 17
Gospel: John 10 : 27 - 30
OFFERTORY
| Weekly, April 27 Good Friday (Holy Land) Easter Sunday Collection |
$ 1,705.00 $ 5.00 $ 40.00 |
Thank you for your generosity!
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. May 5 - Sun. May 11, 2025
Monday 9:05 a.m.
Holy Souls in Purgatory (RIP)
Req. by Maria L.
Tuesday 9:05 a.m.
Otmar Eschelbacher and parents
Ottolie and Otto (RIP)
Req. by Maria Eschelbacher
Wednesday 9:05 a.m.
Wilfred Geiger (RIP)
Req. by Helene Geiger
Thursday 9:05 a.m.
Bina Hamill (RIP)
Req. by Tricia, Martin and the Family
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Julio Paolini (RIP)
Req. by Dave Paolini
Saturday 9:05 a.m.
Siliva Ruccolo (RIP)
Req. by Maria Ruccolo
Saturday 7:00 pm
Manuel Umbelina and Jardelin Melo (RIP)
Req. by Their Children
Sunday 9 a.m.
Hilaria Hong Ting and Agatha Thisssen (RIP)
Req. by Annette Beneditz
Sunday 11 a.m.
Agnes MacDonald & Agnes Patricia Rowe (RIP)
Req. by Adele Rowe
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Please notify the office of any changes to the list
Hang Sam Lee, Richard Mijares, 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.