Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November: The Month of Remembrance The month of November is dedicated to commemorating our loved ones who have died in the Lord. The shrine of St. Joseph in our church will be suitably decorated for the month of November. The Book of the Dead will be available to receive the names of our dearly departed. All Souls Day envelopes will be available throughout the month of November for those who wish to have their loved ones remembered at the Eucharist.
Remembrance Day Commemoration Wed., Nov. 11 at 7:30 pm The O.L.S. Senior Choir will sponsor their 5 th consecutive special hour-long Remembrance Day commemoration on Wed.,Nov. 11 at 7:30 pm in the Church. This is an ecumenical event of prayer, music and readings. John Fraser will be our guest speaker. He is an author and is currently Master of Massey College, U. of T. He is a founding member of the Canada Afghanistan Solidarity Committee. A reception with the veterans, their families and the congregation will follow.
ShareLife 2010 Get Ready to Launch! Reach out with us! We’re launching the parish’s campaign earlier this year and our committee at Our Lady of Sorrows is planning some fun ways to raise money for Share Life agencies, the Seminary, and Third World development and peace. Let’s build community spirit right here in our own parish while helping others. We’re planning a Christmas ornament sale, youth activities, ballroom dancing lessons in the parish hall, a bingo night, a spring fashion show, a Valentine’s dinner-dance, a raffle, and a pasta lunch with a barter & trade day. We’ll have activities for our entire community and we hope you will share your talents and join us. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, please call the parish office: 416-231-6016.
St. Vincent de Paul News AAdopt a Family@ - Christmas Help Once again we are asking parishioners if they would like to provide a family in need with special gifts at Christmas. If you are interested please leave your name and telephone number at the church office before November 24th. A Vincentian will then call you to discuss this work of charity in greater detail.
Bundle UP Collection - Nov. 28th / 29th As the colder weather settles in, there are many families and individuals in need of warm clothing (including outerwear: coats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, shoes & boots...), sleeping bags, sheets, blankets and comforters. In addition, draperies and other textiles are welcome. You generous donations are welcome the weekend of Nov. 28th & 29th. Please place your donations into the back of the truck which will be parked in the parish lot. The truck will be open until after the 5 pm Saturday Mass and until 5 pm on Sunday. Please remember to tie your bundles securely, for ease of handling.
Shepherds’ Trust Collection Next Weekend The mission of the Shepherds’ Trust is to raise awareness and funds so that elderly and disabled priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry. The fund supports the needs of retired clergy in the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto who have served our family of faith for many years. By supporting the Shepherds’ Trust, retired priests are given the dignity of adequate pensions, health care and other assistance in their golden years. www.shepherdstrustorg.
OLS Youth Ministry News Pasta and Movie Night This Weekend Sun., Nov. 8th - 6:00 - 9:30 pm ( Church Hall) Come and enjoy a dinner of homemade meatballs and pasta (vegetarians can skip the former!) & stay for a screening of the Canadian classic 'Black Robe.' Dinner will be served at 6 pm and the movie will start around 7 pm. The evening will conclude with a short discussion.
November 8, 2009
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Next Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Donation drop-off: Thurs., Nov. 12th & Fri., Nov. 13 th from 9:30 am - 8:00 pm. Donations of home baked goods welcome! Please: no clothes, furniture or books! Volunteers Needed: Thursday / Friday to sort goods and set up tables and on Saturday to sell. Students Welcome - good opportunity for volunteer hours. Gentlemen: We need your help! Please come out, have some fun, & help make the Bazaar a great success.
CWL Daylight Retreat Sun., Nov. 22nd (Feast of Christ the King) CWL members are invited to join us for our annual retreat. There will be a catered luncheon following 12:30 pm Mass. Our Guest Speaker will be Sr. Agnes Roger (Carmelite Order). Please call Marguerite Doran: 416-231-5446 to reserve your seat in advance. Tickets are $15 and will be paid at the door. Please note: Advanced Reservation is required for this event.
Singers Welcome - 11 am Choir We welcome singers who would like to serve the Church and God with the talents they have been given, in support of the Sunday liturgy. Interested singers are invited to call the parish office at 416-231-6016. Gordon Mansell will then set up an interview and audition. A commitment of eight week blocks would be acceptable.
World Youth Day 2011 Madrid, Spain - August 15-21, 2011
Upcoming Information Sessions: Nov. 9 - 7:30 pm (St. Francis Xavier - Mississauga); Nov. 13 - 7:30 pm (St. Patrick’s - McCaul St., Toronto).
Win Great Prizes! Friar’s Student Writing Award For students aged 14-18 - submit a 500-word essay on the theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. 1st prize: iPod touch (32GB) - 2nd prize: iPod nano (16GB)... submission deadline is Jan., 11, 2010. See bulletin board.
Mass Intentions This Week November 9th - 15th Please join us as we pray for the following, in our “Announced Mass” Intentions Mon.:(9 am) +John Pinto - Drohan Family Tues.:(9 am) +Krzysztof Janikowski - Family Wed.:(9 am) +Domingo Ramos - Marieta Brosas Thurs.:(9 am) +Mary Gibula - Andreoli Family Fri.:(9 am) +Deceased Members of the Naccarato & Nardi Families - Nardi Family Sat.:(9 am) +Mrs. Kennedy - Teresa Coppinger (5:15 pm) +Joan & Guy Desmarais - Family Sun.:(8:15 am) +Kathleen Ponesse - Stephen Ponesse (9:30 am) +Helen Janicki - Family (11 am) For Our Parishioners (12:30 pm) +Annette Dusk - Rena & Denis Guerard
Open House - Father John Redmond Tues., Nov. 10th at 7 pm - 416-393-5540 Grade 8 students and their parents are invited to attend this Information Night to learn about our programmes.
H1N1 Flu Virus Communication from Archbishop Thomas Collins For the health and safety of all people of faith, parishes must implement the changes outlined below at all masses until further notice. - Temporarily suspend communion from the chalice - Temporarily suspend communion on the tongue - Hand Cleaning stations near church entrances - No shaking hands during ‘Sign of Peace’ (nod/bow) - Those distributing communion must wash hands before Mass and must use an alcohol-based sanitizer before and after distributing communion Parishioners are asked to remain at home if they are feeling ill. For more information you may visit: www.archtoronto.org/flu AI recognize the distress these changes to our sacred liturgy may cause for some. Be assured that these are temporary measures only, intended to protect and care for our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Please join me in offering prayers for the sick and suffering in our community.@