2009 - Twenty Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2nd Collection This Weekend

Singers Welcome - 11 am Choir

In Support of World Missions On World Mission Sunday, Christians throughout the world focus attention on the great needs of the Church in the Developing World. We encourage prayer, personal sacrifice and generous financial support which are so vitally needed by more than 1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands and remote regions of Latin America . World Mission Sunday celebrates our unity as a human family and provides an opportunity to support the life-giving presence of missionaries and of the Church among the suffering and the poor of the Missions. We are all encouraged to live out our Baptismal call to be missionaries by supporting the Church’s worldwide missionary outreach in prayer and sacrifice. World Mission Sunday encourages prayer and financial support for the missionary work of the Catholic Church throughout the world. Our support provides: places of prayer and worship, improved health care and education for the poor of the world, support for missionaries and provides the training of thousands of catechists who teach, share and support the faith B on our behalf.

The music of this group (a chorale) will be in support of the Sunday liturgy. The most Important quality we are looking for is the desire to serve the Church and God generously with the talent one has been given. 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.

Disaster Relief The Philippines and Indonesia are both suffering the results of recent natural disasters. The ShareLife office is accepting monetary donations to support disaster relief efforts and is directing funds through the Catholic Church’s official international relief network, Caritas Internationalis. Those wishing to make a financial

contribution may do so: - online through ShareLife’s website: www.sharelife.org - by phone through the Sharelife office - 416-934-3411 - through the parish, making cheques payable to:

Shut-in Visiting Ministry

ShareLife - OLS - Tropical Storm Ketsana Relief - Philippines OR ShareLife - OLS - Sumatra Earthquake Relief - Indonesia

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish has a Ministry to address the spiritual and emotional needs of the sick, elderly and shut-in of the parish. The Ministry of Shut-in Visiting is an outreach of the Ministers of Holy Communion. These appointed people visit and bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to join their Parish family in the liturgical celebration of Eucharist.

We offer our prayers for the thousands of families affected. Be assured that ShareLife does not apply any administrative fees to humanitarian relief contributions, ensuring as much money as possible is directed towards assistance of those in crisis.

This Ministry is available to parishioners who reside in the vicinity of the church. Please contact the parish office for more information.

Conquest Boys Club

Stewardship All discipleship involves mission. The bishops’ pastoral letter on stewardship reminds us, “Every member of the Church is called to evangelize, and the practice of authentic Christian stewardship inevitably leads to evangelization.”

OLS is launching a Conquest Boys Club for boys aged 612 - Monday nights at OLS School. Conquest is based on Catholic principles of spiritual development. Its programs are designed to instill virtue, develop character and encourage spiritual growth, in an atmosphere of sports, games and fun. For information contact Chris Brachman: [email protected] or 416-767-7816 - or the Parish Office.

October 18, 2009

Mass Intentions This Week October 19th - 25th Please join us as we pray for the following, in our “Announced Mass” Intentions

Mon.:(9 am) Tues.:(9 am) Wed.:(9 am) Thurs.:(9 am) Fri.:(9 am) Sat.:(9 am)

+Joseph Stanley - Helen & Joe Conrath +Bob Hurley - Drohan Family +Magdalena Prajza - Anne & Milos Mitro +Ravenna Razauskas - Peggy & Eugene Werhun +John McEntee - Barrett Family +Michael O’Donovan - Mary Lucey

CWL Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 14th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Please drop off your donations Thursday, Nov. 12th and Friday, Nov. 13th from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. Along with donations of ‘treasures - old and new’, we welcome donations of home baked goods for our bake sale. Please: no clothes, furniture or books! Volunteers Needed Thurs/Fri to sort goods and set up tables & on Sat. to sell. Students Welcome - good opportunity for volunteer hours. Gentlemen: We need your help! Please come out, have some fun, and help make the Bazaar a great success as many charities depend on CWL donations.

+Elsa Bratti - Family

(5:15 pm)

Sun.:(8:15 am)

For Our Parishioners

(9:30 am)

+Irene Ryba - Barbara MacDougall

(11 am)

+Horace McCubbin - Family

(12:30 pm)

+Bortolo & Maria Solda - Family

‘Come and See’ Weekend November 6th - 8th at St. Augustine’s Seminary AThe Love of Christ urges us on.@ (2 Cor. 5:14) AThe Love of Christ urges us on” to radically respond to His call to follow Him whole-heartedly. Jesus is inviting you to “Come and See” and spend time with Him so that you may discover His call to the priesthood. This weekend will provide an opportunity for young men 18 years or older to spend time in prayer & reflection and to receive information on the process of becoming Christ’s disciple through the Catholic priesthood. During this Year of the Priest consider the call to the priesthood. If God is calling you, say yes... and Come and See. If you are interested, speak to Fr. Nino.

Marriage Enrichment Weekend A Special Gift for married family, friends or yourself is an inspiring, peaceful weekend at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre. The Centre offers privacy, comfort, excellent cuisine and a program that will enrich a marriage relationship. The next weekend will be held Oct. 23 rd - 25 th. For information call: 905-278-8879 or to register call: 905278-5229.

ShareLife Mass of Thanksgiving The 2009 ShareLife Parish Campaign raised 11.45 million. ‘Thank You’ to every donor, for helping to make a difference in the lives of over 225,000 people who rely on the assistance of our member agencies. We would also like to thank our many volunteers for their tireless efforts and support. May God Bless You! Donors and volunteers are invited to a special Mass of Thanksgiving: Sunday, October 25th at 2 pm at St. Michael’s Cathedral. A light reception will follow the Mass.

High School Open Houses St. Michael’s College School: Wed., Oct. 21st or Tues., Oct. 27th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm (416-653-3180 - 1515 Bathurst St.) This private school offers academic scholarships and financial aid to qualified students. De La Salle College: Wed., Oct. 28 th from 7-9 pm - this Catholic co-educational, private school for students in grades 5 to 12 is having an open house at 131 Farnham Ave. Tuition: $11,500. 416-969-8771 x 228. Bishop Allen Academy: Grade 8 students and their parents are cordially invited to attend an Information Evening and Open House at Bishop Allen Academy on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:45 p.m. (A French Immersion session will be held at 6:15 p.m.) Learn about the Advanced Placement Program, Enrichment Classes, early and middle French Immersion, Gifted Program, Leadership Development, Athletics, Music, Drama and more. All are welcome to attend.