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SPIRITUAL
BOUQUET
The CWL are collecting promises of masses, prayers, Communion
intentions, rosaries etc. to be offered up for the Seminarians at St.
Augustine's who are going to be ordained to the priesthood in May 2012.
These candidates for ordination are in great need of prayers at this
stage in their formation. Please record your promise of prayers, etc. on
the forms at the doors of the church. There is no need to sign your
name. Afterwards, the sheets will be collected, the numbers counted and
given to the candidates, as a spiritual bouquet..
SACRAMENT
PREPARATION - 2012
FIRST
RECONCILIATION CLASS
12:45 to 1:40 pm in the Church Hall on: February 19, February 26 &
March 4.
RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP (for Parents)
March 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS
12:45 to 1:40 pm in the Church Hall on: March 25, April 1 & April
15.
CONFIRMATION EVENTS
at 7:00 pm in the Church/Hall on: January 19,
February 16, March 22, April 19 & May 25.
Renewed in Worship, Renewed in Christ:
Implementation of the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal in the
Archdiocese of Toronto
THE NEW TRANSLATION... WHAT NEW TRANSLATION?
Did you know that the translation of the Mass which we currently
use is going to change? The texts we have now have been in use
since 1970 and on November 27, 2011, churches throughout North
America will began using a new translation. This moment in the
life of the church provides us with an opportunity to learn more
than just words that are a little different than what we're used
to. It is a chance for us to reflect on the celebration of the
Eucharist and how it relates to our own life.
WHOSE IDEA WAS IT ANYWAY?
Until the early 1960s, Mass was celebrated in Latin throughout the
world. At the Second Vatican Council, in the early 1960's, it was
agreed that Mass could be said in the language of the people where
it was being celebrated. There would be no fundamental change to
the Mass itself, just the language being used. This would enable
us to understand more fully what was being said and help us to
participate more fully. An English translation was made available
as quickly as possible, but it was intended to be temporary. A
more considered translation would be issued later.
Now, some 40 years later, this translation has been approved by
the Vatican and we will begin using it in our parishes on the
weekend of November 27. Until that time, we will have the chance
to learn more about the new translation, become familiar with some
of the changes and reflect on the Eucharist in our own
lives.
WHEN & HOW WILL IT BE INTRODUCED?
Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto began to use
the new translation of the Roman Missal on the weekend of November
27, 2011. Joining us in this journey will be Catholics in all parishes
throughout Canada and the United States.
As of September 2011, parishes in the Archdiocese of
Toronto began to learn more about the new translation. You
will notice many changes in the words that the celebrant (priest)
uses when he celebrates Mass. There are also a few changes to the
words that the congregation will use when they respond, also
referred to as the `people's parts'. We also introduced new
musical compositions as part of the sung Mass settings (Lord of
Mercy, Gloria, Holy Holy, Lamb of God, etc.).
It will take some time to get used to these changes . Please pray
that we will all make the most out of this opportunity to grow as
a faith community. We will practice some of these changes before
Mass, they may be discussed during the homily and we'll use other
appropriate resources to help each other along the way.
For more information on the Roman Missal and its changes, visit ;
http://www.archtoronto.org/romanmissal
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 SPECIAL
EVENTS
For
a summary of some
OFF SITE EVENTS - CLICK HERE!
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY OF THE WORD
We are fortunate to have a ministry designed for children.
Volunteers
meet five times a year to plan and discuss the meanings of the readings.
We need volunteers who are willing to commit two Sundays a month.
This is a very important ministry which allows the children of St.
Mary Star of the Sea community an opportunity to participate in the
Mass, through a modified liturgy, suitable to their understanding and
age level. We invite all present leaders and anyone interested in
learning more about being a leader, to pls contact the Church.
Call Fr. Neil at (905) 278-2058
CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED!!
St. Mary’s 10 o’clock Choir urgently needs new members Join us for
the weekly celebration of the Eucharist and in preparing for the major
feasts of the Church year. Contact Fergus Egan 905-270-4832 fegus@egan.on.ca
NEW!
Christian Music links
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Catholic Missions in Canada
Catholic Missions In Canada, founded in 1908, fosters and extends the
blessings of the Catholic faith by supporting missions in regions of our
country where the population is too small, or the economic situation of
the community is too fragile for the people themselves to support their
local Church and its ministry.
For more information please visit Catholic Missions in Canada www.cmic.info/Scarboro
Scarboro Missions
Scarboro Missions, formerly the Scarboro Foreign Mission Society, founded
in 1918, is involved in mission work overseas. Today, Scarboro priests and
lay missionaries work side by side and in cooperation with other mission
groups all over the world as they seek to serve in creative and new
endeavours where the Gospel has not bee heard, to encounter and celebrate
God’s presence in the life, history, culture and faiths of those they
meet, to live simply and in solidarity with the poor and marginalized
people of the world.
Missions - www.scarboromissions.ca
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SPECIAL EVENT PHOTOS!
Click HERE!
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EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS NEEDED
More Eucharistic ministers are needed to participate in the celebration
of our Sunday liturgy. Please spend some time in prayer to see if you
are being called to be active in this important ministry. No extra time
is involved beyond your attendance at the mass of your choice. Please
contact Maureen Teixeira or the parish office and leave your name and telephone number and
you will be contacted.
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 So,
are YOU going to Heaven?
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 Coffee
Sunday! Meet your fellow parishioners!
Are you new to the church
and would you like to meet some people at the church?
Are you a regular parishioner who would like to stay after a service,
and meet others you have sat beside and never really talked to?
Are you one of those people who comes to church and as soon as it is
done, whisk away without taking a moment to speak with your fellow
parishioners?
Yes, Church is about God... and spending time with Him in reverence for
all He has done for us... but church is also about the people. WE
are the church... and we as brothers in Christ should get to know one
another... and not let life just keep us busy and isolated from one
another...
Please join us for coffee and donuts, fellowship and friendship,
after all the Sunday morning masses downstairs
in the church hall. This is a very good opportunity to meet your fellow
parishioners!
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WORKING WONDERS FOR
FAMILIES…
When Mary came to Catholic Family Services (CFS) of Dufferin-Peel, she
was overwhelmed and had a bleak outlook at her future. A victim of
domestic violence, the single mother of three was also struggling to
cope with behavioural issues from her eldest son. Mary and her son were
given counselling and support by CFS. Today, Mary is a more confident
woman and she and her son are closer than ever.
In 2009, ShareLife’s network of Catholic Family Services offices
helped 116,389 people deal with stress, anxiety, mental illness,
domestic violence and troubled relationships.
Those wishing to help through a financial contribution may do so in the
following ways:
- Online through ShareLife's website: www.sharelife.org
- By phone through the ShareLife office tel # 1-800-263-2595 or
416-934-3411
- Through the parish, making cheques payable to: ShareLife- Parish Name-
Floods- Pakistan
We offer our prayers for the millions of people affected by the monsoon
floods, those who have died and those who will persevere and rebuild
their homes and lives. Thank you for you ongoing efforts to serve those
in need, both here at home and around the world.
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Canadian Catholic
Organization for Development and Peace.
"Solidarity
with poor countries that are in the process of development can point
towards a solution of the current global crisis" – Pope Benedict
XVI, Caritas in Veritate, 2009.
If you are interested in becoming a member of St. Mary's Development and
Peace Committee, please contact the parish office at 905 278-2058 or via
e-mail at st.marystarofthesea@bellnet.ca
, and leave your name and reason for the call, and
we will contact you.
FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS
Our parish Development and Peace
group sells Fair Trade products on the first Sunday of every month.
These include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cocoa, and chocolate bars.
Fair Trade Certified ensures that a minimum (fair) wage is guaranteed to
farmers and workers, funding is set aside for community development,
sustainable environmental practices take place, and that most products
come from small farmer cooperatives. Fair Trade products are available
at many supermarkets and coffee shops.
Thank you for your support this past year!
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FIRST FRIDAYS– First Friday of each month - ALL DAY ADORATION
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament beginning with Mass at 9:00 a.m. and
continuing through to 7:00 p.m. You are encouraged to take this
opportunity to come by the Church any time during the day and spend an
hour with our Eucharistic Lord. All are invited to join in Benediction
at 7:00 p.m.
If you can commit a half hour, an hour or more of your time, please sign
up on the sheet on the bulletin board by the main doors of the Church or
call Mary Lloyd Knechtel at 905-278-0864.
PRAYER FOR
PRIESTS 
"O Almighty, Eternal God, look upon the face of your Son, and for love of
Him who is Eternal High Priest, have pity on your priests. Remember, O
most compassionate God, that they are but weak and frail human beings.
Stir up in them the grace of their vocation, which is in them by the
imposition of the Bishop’s hands. Keep them close to you, lest the
enemy prevail against them, so that they may never do anything in the
slightest degree unworthy of their sublime vocation.
Oh Jesus, I pray for
your faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful and tepid
priests; for your priests labouring at home or abroad in distant mission
fields; for your tempted priests; for the lonely and desolate priests;
for your young priests; for your dying priests; for the souls of your
priests in purgatory. But above all, I commend to you the priests
dearest to me; the priest who baptized me; the priests who absolved me
from my sins; the priests at whose Masses I assisted and who gave me
your Body and Blood in Holy Communion; the priests who taught and
instructed me or helped and encouraged me; all the priests to whom I am
indebted in any other way.
Oh Jesus, keep them all close to your heart,
and bless them abundantly in time and eternity.
Amen."
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OFFERTORY GIFTS
VOLUNTEERS
Many thanks to the
families and individuals who have volunteered to bring up the bread and
wine during the Offertory. We encourage all parishioners to get involved
in our Sunday liturgies, and this is a simple yet rewarding experience
for all involved. All that is required is to introduce yourself to the
ushers before Mass begins on the day that you are bringing the gifts to
the altar. The new schedule that includes the summer Mass season is now
posted on the bulletin board at the Lakeshore doors. Please write your
name on the schedule for dates that you are available to help out.
This ministry is not a demanding one; it only involves a few minutes of
your time during Mass, and it’s a rewarding experience for both adults
and young people. Please write your name on the posted schedule for a
date that you are available to help out. All that is required of you,
will be to introduce yourself to the ushers before Mass begins on the
day that you are bringing the gifts to the altar.
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SPIRITUAL
DIRECTION 
Looking for a
companion and guide on your spiritual journey?
We are inherently social beings, needing one another for survival and
growth in every area of life. That is especially true in pursuing a
spiritual life.
If you want to grow spiritually, then meeting regularly with a spiritual
director will be helpful to you in many ways. It will keep the spiritual
life in the forefront of your consciousness. It will make you a little
more accountable. It will give you an opportunity to take stock of your
life regularly, looking for how God, ever comforting and challenging,
moves you toward growth.
During a spiritual direction session, director and directee together
look for God’s activity in all the areas of your life, especially
where the action is right now. A director will provide caring,
compassionate listening and honest responses.
If interested contact Maureen Teixeira at 905 277-3020.
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The Year for our Priests!
Pope Benedict has declared this year the Year for Priests, to highlight
the value of our priests.
The Parish Council invites you to submit a memory of one of the
priests you have known, and how that priest was important or helpful in
your life. Our intention is to publish these from time to time in our
Sunday bulletin.
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"Serving the poor is to be our first preference."
Monthly SSVP UPDATE :
Total Poor Box Donations for the month of November: $
829.00
Total Distributions in November: $1,442.90
No. of Port Credit Families Helped in November: 20
Your support is always appreciated.
Would
you like to volunteer? Help some people?
If your New year’s resolution was
to volunteer some of your time to help those in need, the St. Mary’s
St. Vincent De Paul Society are looking for new members this year.
Your commitment is under 3 to 5 hours a month. We have one weekly
meeting at the Church that runs approximately an hour and the rest of
the time we take turns each week in pairs of two members answering the
call of your fellow brothers and sisters in Port Credit who call the
church in need of assistance. This lay ministry, through the church is
very fulfilling in that you make an immediate difference in the lives of
those who call the Church for help when they have nowhere else to
turn.
If you are over 19 years old, and able to volunteer a little bit of your
time or know someone who may be interested in volunteering, please call
the St. Mary’s St. Vincent De Paul Society at 647-628-2058 for more
information.
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MARRIAGE PREP
Marriage Course
- St. Marys
We are now looking for couples who would be willing to be trained in
order to facilitate a marriage course here in the parish. Couples
who would be interested in this ministry should be practicing Catholics
and be married (in a stable marriage) for at least 5 years.
For more info, pls
contact Fr. Neil at 905 278-2058.
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Altar Servers!
We need Altar servers! For all masses! Pls help! The
only requirement for this volunteer service is that you have received
your first Holy Communion and First Reconciliation! As long as you have had these sacraments, there is no age limits! If
you are interested, pls call Katie at 905 844-4747. Thanks!
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EUCHARISTIC VISITATION TO THE
SICK & SHUT-INS
“Truly I tell you, as often as you did it to these the least of my
brothers and sisters you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40).
This ministry is a work of love and
privilege for those who bring the Eucharist to parishioners who cannot
attend Sunday Mass. By their presence and concern they support the sick
in their pain and help to relieve their loneliness.
Through the involvement of the community in the pastoral care of the
sick the faithful are fulfilling the words of Jesus ; " I was
sick and you visited me". Matthew 25:36.
The nature of the weekly visits is spiritual, and with prayer and
reverent acknowledgement of the Blessed Sacrament people within our
parish are able to participate in the reception of the Eucharist.
Commitment: The weekly visits involve time commitments of visiting
on Sundays. The Sundays are rotated between the members of this ministry
who visit either the Peter Street Long Term Care Home, the Mississauga
Site of the Trillium Centre, or the homes of parishioners who cannot
come to mass because of illness.
Members are chosen from within the parish by Fr. McMillan, as this
ministry involves the sacredness of Holy Communion. Training and support
are provided for this important mission.
The Eucharistic Visitor represents the parish community when visiting
those in hospital, nursing or retirement homes, and their own homes.
Since the person cannot be present when the community gathers for the
Eucharistic meal at church, the lay Visitor takes a portion of the meal
to the sick and shut-ins and repeats some of the prayers which were used
at the community gathering. This portion of the meal is the communion
host and it is carried in a small vessel called a pyx, part of a “kit”
which includes a small crucifix, a small bottle of holy water, a white
linen cloth and a book of prayers entitled Communion for the Sick.
Whenever possible, the relatives of the sick person are invited to share
in this reception of the Eucharist. Family members of those who cannot attend mass
because of sickness or old age can notify the office and request that
the Eucharist be brought to their loved one. Visits are mainly made
after the Eucharistic liturgy on Sundays but other arrangements are
possible.
Presently, we need more volunteers for our ministerial team. If
you have a strong personal faith, a compassionate attitude and a
sympathetic, nonjudgmental ear for listening to others, then maybe
Christ is inviting you to join this ministry.
Don’t hesitate, please call Maureen Teixeira at 905 277-3020 for more
information and to join the Eucharistic Visitor Ministry. Names and
phone numbers can also be left in the parish office. Training and
mentoring will be provided.
Click here to find out more on
Eucharistic visitation
Holy
Communion Ministers, Lectors and
Collection Counters Volunteers needed!
If you are interested in serving as a Minister offering Holy
Communion
at an 11:30 AM mass on Sunday morning, pls call Lorraine Howard at 905
891-8103.
Servers are on duty on a rotational basis, so the commitment is not for
EVERY Sunday morning.
In 1972, the church gave laymen and women the privilege of proclaiming
the Word of God at mass. Although we may feel unworthy or unable
to do this most important, work, know that God chooses `imperfect
instruments' to do His work and serve Him.
If you wish to proclaim the word of God at a mass and serve as a Lector,
please write your name on the bulletin board lists posted at each door.
Your name will appear every third or fourth week at the Mass of your
choice. Instruction is given to those beginning this ministry to benefit
their proclaiming Scripture effectively.
Collection counters are volunteers responsible for the timely and
accurate counting and depositing of the collections at all weekend
masses. The commitment is to count once a month needing about 2
hrs to do so. Personal reference checks and a criminal record check will
be undertaken. Contact Fr. Neil to discuss.
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R.C.I.A
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults!
Do you know someone who would like to become a Catholic or to be received into
full communion in the Catholic Church?
Are you a Catholic who has missed the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation?
Or are you a Catholic who would like to become more informed about your
faith?
Well, we have a program here at St. Mary Star of the Sea that can help you get
started. It is called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). For
further information, call Fr. Neil at 905-278-2058.
Through
weekly discussion, teaching, reflection, sharing, and prayer, we
explore the
Catholic
faith; it's history, sacraments, moral and social teachings.
If you would like more information about the RCIA, call the Parish Office and set up an appointment with Fr. Neil
McMillan - 905 278-2058...
or
speak with the RCIA leader via e-mail, John Scerri by clicking here
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 The
Craft Ladies meet every Wednesday
from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.....
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Off-site events !
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2012
LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY
GIVE THANKS, BE HEALED, RESTORE YOUR HOPE!
Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building
255 Front Street West
Tickets are available on consignment for groups
ORDER EARLY – AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Remember to Evangelize!
Adults $19 Youth $10 (12-20 years) >>
Download Ticket Order Forms
For Tickets/Information- Call (416) 251-4255
or call Sadie at (905) 270-2510
Don’t come alone! Invite someone to praise the
Lord with thousands of others, and Lift Jesus Higher!
Protect the Martyrs’Shrine & Sainte-Marie
Among the Hurons!
An outdoor industrial waste transfer and recycling facility is
being planned to face the sacred sites of Sainte-Marie among the
Hurons and Martyrs’ Shrine, across the Wye River. The facility
threatens to spoil the natural tranquility and peaceful
surroundings of these Canadian heritage and religious sites.
While the Jesuits support the work of recycling and the ecological
benefits it brings, concern has been raised over the location of
the noisy industrial activity.
If you would like to express your
concerns over the proposed facility, you are invited to visit:
www.jesuits.ca to find background information, resources and
letter templates to assist with this effort. On November 30,
organizers are planning on bringing all the signed letters in a
pilgrimage to the Midland Town Council to show opposition to
building this outdoor recycling facility next to Martyrs’ Shrine
and Sainte-Marie.
TAKE
A STAND FOR LIFE
While all aspects of 40 days for Life are crucial in our effort to
end abortion, the most visible component is the peaceful prayer
vigil outside the Mississauga abortion facility. You can help make
a lifesaving impact by joining our local vigil at: Mississauga
Woman;s Clinic, 101 Queensway West, Mississauga, Ontario. For more
info contact Jolanta: (647)-785-LIFE or email to; mississauga40days@gmail.com
TREAT YOUR CHILDREN TO A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE !
Send them to the Teopoli Summer Experience
(TSE). It’s a 12-day
Catholic residential summer program for youth, ages 6 to 16 in the
Muskoka area of Ontario. Activities include swimming, canoeing,
sports, art, music, drama, culture, theology, daily Holy Mass and
rosary. Since 1973, the TSE has provided a life-long spiritual
formation to thousands of children. For more information visit our
website www.teopoli.org or call Joe at 416-243-7319.
Salt+
Light Television
Salt
and Light Television is Canada’s Catholic Network, focused on
sharing inspirational
stories that bring people closer to Christ
and the Catholic faith.
If Salt + Light Television is not available through your local
cable provider, you are encouraged
to make contact to express your
interest. This helps demonstrate a real demand for Catholic
programming
in Canada and may help convince the television carrier
that S+L is a network worth offering.
Travel with Salt + Light and Fr. Thomas Rosica
In 2009, true to its mission of Evangelization, Salt + Light
launched Blessed Journeys,
an exclusive program offering
inspirational travel opportunities.
For more information, visit saltandlighttv.org/blessedjourneys or
call 1.888.302.7181
Salt + Light | Join our Guardians Program
Please consider donating to Salt + Light on a monthly basis, and
in so doing, help
encourage people of all ages to live a more
hopeful, faithful and fruitful life in the company
of Christ, the
Church and the communion of saints.
For more information, visit www.saltandlighttv.org/blessedjourneys
or call 1.888.302.7181
Thank you for your help in spreading Salt + Light across
Canada.
Visit www.saltandlighttv.org
for more information.
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES PEEL
DUFFERIN
Come celebrate Spring with us and at the same time help those in
need of support in our community. CFSPD provides counselling
support to individuals, couples and families in crisis. We provide
support to women and children who have been victims of domestic
violence. We are facing increasing demands for our service and
need to grow to continue to help everyone.
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CHECK
THIS OUT — LifeSiteNews.com
“To those without access to the internet, The Interim newspaper
continues to be a great source for news on the culture wars from a
life and family perspective. In fact, many of those who long onto
LifeSiteNews.com each day also find The Interim to be an
indispensable source of critical, in-depth analysis.” Jim
Hughes, May 2009 Letter.
New
Beginnings -
Widowed / Separated / Divorced?
Looking for hope and guidance after the death of a spouse?
In an informal setting we meet for seven weeks, where we share and
learn from each other.
Separated, Divorced and Widowed Support Group:
We are a group of separated, divorced and widowed persons who come together to share with one another and to support others who may have suffered similar losses - to know that we are not alone in our grief.
Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month, @ 7:30pm - 9:30 pm in St. Christopher's Parish, 905-822-1171
1171 Clarkson Rd., Mississauga.
The facilitator is Jerry Roberts and his phone number is (905) 279-2074.
Support Group - Separated and Divorced Catholics
Catholic
Family services of Toronto - another series for
`Families and Individuals experiencing Separation or Divorce'.
The program was last offered Feb 21, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 8:30
pm at their central office at 1155 Yonge Street (Summerhill subway
station). It was also offered at their north office at 5799 Yonge
Street (Finch subway station).
For more info or next session, call Ian Singer at 416 921-1163 (central
office)
or Mario Esposito at 416 222-0048 (North office).
Mary
Centre
The `Mary Centre' delivers
integrated support services and creates new opportunities for the
benefit of the developmentally challenged, their families and the
community in which we live. We offer many services / programs to
these folks in the Peel region and Toronto, among which the
`Integrated Seniors Program' is one of them. Mary Centre is also
one of the 34 agencies supported by Sharelife. For further
information call Carol Chung at 416-630-5533 Ext 227, or view our
website at www.marycentre.com
Marriage
Encounter
Good Marriages are like
dependable cars — they need attention. Refresh and rekindle your love
for each other by treating yourselves to a marriage enrichment weekend
at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, or give a weekend as a gift.
Marriage encounter is a weekend of marriage enrichment, which strengthens
married relationships. It is designed for couples that have a good
marriage and would like to make it better, and can also help those couples
which are experiencing some difficulties in their
relationships.
The
centre offers comfort, excellent cuisine and an inspiring program. The
last weekend was March 5 - 7th, 2010.
If you are also interested future
events,
pls call Kathleen Smith at 905 278-5229.
You can also call 905-829-0116, 416-694-1742
or 905-278-8879 for more info.
WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Consider giving each other or another couple the gift of a
week-end away from daily pressures; time to be with each other and
with God on a Marriage Encounter Weekend Oct. 21—23.
Call Cora & Mike Bryce 905-896-2958 or cora-mikebryce@sympatico.ca
Alone Again
Enrichment Weekend
Alone Again is a
marriage enrichment weekend for couples married 25 years or more.
This unique weekend is designed to help married couples look at
the rest of their lives once children have left, or planning for
their retirement, or continuing their personal growth once
retired. This special weekend is being held Feb. 25 - 27th, at
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga. For information
call: 905-278-8879 or 416-694-1742 or register at Queen of
Apostles 905-278-5229.
Upcoming
Events
We hope you'll join us for our Winter events!
Click the titles for more information:
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Winter
Events
Join us at our events and shake off
those winter blahs! Click the titles for
more information:
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Monday, January 30 @ 7:00pm
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince
Arthur Ave, Toronto
Special guest: The
Very Rev. Lois M. Wilson, CC,
retired Senator and first female
moderator of the United Church
of Canada. What role should
religion play in formulating
public policy in a secular
state? Join us for a relaxed
evening of thought-provoking
discussion! Munchies provided,
cash bar available - come and
bring a friend!
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Wednesday, February 8 @ 7:00pm
Ram in the Rye Pub, 63 Gould St,
Toronto
Special guest Charles
Falzon, Chair of Radio
and Television Arts, Ryerson.
Join us for a relaxed evening of
thought-provoking discussion!
Munchies provided, cash bar
available - come and bring a
friend!
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Saturday, February 11 @ 7:00pm
Newman Centre, 89 St. George St,
Toronto
Newman Young Adult Ministry
& Faith Connections invite
single young adults (18-39
years) to a Catholic Speed
Dating evening! Registration is
open for three groups: 18-24
years, 25-32 years, 33-39 years.
Cost: $25, includes
refreshments, proceeds will be
donated. Registration
required by February 1,
reply to this e-mail or call
416-467-2645.
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Beginning Wednesday, February
22, 6:30pm
At Regis College, Toronto, and
your own area
Faith Connections, Regis
College, and the Toronto Area
Vocation Directors Association
invite young adults (18-39) for
an opportunity to meet with a
spiritual guide in your own
geographic area three times
during Lent. Beginning with a
group gathering on Ash Wednesday
at Regis College. Cost $25. Registration
required by February 10;
reply to this e-mail or call
416-467-2645.
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Saturday, February 25,
12:30pm–5:00pm
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Hwy
6 N, Guelph
Enjoy the beauty of winter with
a snowshoe hike! Cost: $40
(includes snowshoe rental,
retreat, and refreshments),
children over the age of 6 are
$10 with parent accompaniment.
Car pooling from Toronto
available. Registration
required by February 10,
reply to this e-mail or call
416-467-2645.
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Monday, February 27, 7:00pm
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince
Arthur Ave, Toronto
Special guest: Sr.
Noreen Allossery-Walsh, osu,
Doctoral Studies, Ecological
Responsibility. We'll
reflect on the importance of
understanding the
"world" within a
contemporary cosmological
framework in order to live our
Christian vocation - to
alleviate suffering in a more
integrated way. Join us for an
evening of thought-provoking
conversation on theological
topics! Munchies provided, cash
bar available - come and bring a
friend!
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Find
more events on our complete
events calendar; you can also submit
your group's events!
On
our Web Site
We've
posted a new prayer tool on Franciscan
Prayer!
Volunteers
Needed!
Would
you like to volunteer with Faith Connections for 2011-2012?
We would love to have you! Volunteers can help on one of our
teams —
- Photographers
— do you enjoy taking pictures? We could
really use your help! You don't need to be a pro.
- Theology
on Tap — do you like meeting friends for deep
discussions in a casual atmosphere? Join our team!
- Hike
& Prayer — do you want to get outdoors
and active? Help us plan our hikes!
—
or more generally for hospitality, writing, set up or
technical support at Faith Connections events. Please reply
to this e-mail or contact
us to find out more!
A
parish home for Scripture Sound Bytes
Coming
up to its three year anniversary, Scripture Sound Bytes is
excellently run by dedicated volunteers and supported by St.
Christopher’s parish in Mississauga. As such, Faith
Connections is delighted to hand over the reigns and SSB will
become “St. Christopher’s Scripture Sound Bytes.” Click
here to read more!
Find
more events on our complete
events calendar; you can also submit
your group's events!
This week we say goodbye to Kelly Bourke, and welcome back
Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt; read
their thoughts, and share yours!
YOUNG MEN AGES 21-35 - Ever think of the
Priesthood?
Have you ever considered becoming a priest missionary? Interested? Please join us at Scarborough Missions to learn and discern more
at Scarborough Missions Centre, Scarborough, Ontario.
For more info, please call Father Mike Traher at 416-261-7135 ext. 250. Email:
mtraher@scarboromissions.ca
It may change your life forever.
Vita Manor -
A call for
volunteers!
If you have two hours a week and a heart for new mothers, then we need
your help! We are looking for good hearted and enthusiastic individuals
to help new mothers - Please call us for
details! 905 858-0329
Each year we raise awareness and donations for Vita Manor, a home in Mississauga for young women who are pregnant. Donations of new baby clothes, formula, toys, diapers, bottles etc. will be greatly appreciated.
WALK IN
CLINIC - for STRESSED or DEPRESSED individuals!
Have you suffered from a
traumatic event or abuse? Do you think counselling with someone
who could help is now something to consider? Don't let it
keep going on! Its time to do something about it, and put an
end to the constant depression and unhappiness!
A walk-in clinic is located at 165
Dundas Street West at Confederation Parkway - Tel 905 897-1664 Ext
101. A website you can check out is www.cfspd.com .
Don't let stress or depression keep taking the zest from your life
! Its not shameful to ask for help - we all have to at one
time or another! So call.... or come see us!
You're always most welcome!
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The Alpha Program
Are you interested in
learning more about the Christian faith?
Are you new to religion and have heard alittle about God and Christ
lately, and it has peaked your interest? Do you want to know more
about all this religious stuff and see what it is all about, without
being hassled and pinned down by some bible-thumping religious people?
Or are you a long-time member of the church and would like a refresher
on Christianity and get a chance to meet others in the parish, where you
can brush-up on your doctrine and maybe even help some newer people out?
If so - why not join the Alpha program!
The Alpha program is 10 week (one-night-a-week) program in which you
would learn about Christianity; who Christ was, what he did for us, and
what this faith is all about! Alpha is an
opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly
setting, which includes ten meals and an amazing weekend getaway that
comes halfway through the 10-week course.
Usually a night session starts with meeting people in a casual setting,
then partaking in a meal, and then watching a video on Christianity. The
speaker on the videos is named `Nicky Gumbel', and he truly speaks from
the heart and advises you on the different aspects of Christianity... it
is a very good program, and is helpful both to the new, and to those who
have been Christians for long long times.
For more information on the general Alpha Program, visit the Alpha
website by clicking here!
Webmaster's side
note - " The
Alpha Program is a really good program which not only allows you to
learn more about the Christian faith and what its all about, but to
simply get out there and meet others. I did it a few years back
and really enjoyed it ! When someone originally suggested it to
me, I thought ; `Ah - this is an elementary course - too basic for
me'... but I was wrong! And I enjoyed it so much I not only
completed it, but came back a second year as a helper with the teachers
/ leaders ! And for those who are new - we had a fair number who
were really new and knew very little about the Christian faith - and its
very basic and easy and people won't clobber you over the head and force
stuff on you... and if it gets too weird for you - no
worries! You can
always bow-out whenever you want - no pressure, no guilt, no
hard times.
As for me - I learned alot - I met alot of nice people, enjoyed
the socializing, and the meals were good too! And their free!
;0)
So why not give it
a try as well? It's a good time, easy paced, non stressful and non
pressuring. Take my word for it - you won't lose!
Rick Neubrand
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10:00 AM Choir
Choir practice is every
Tuesday night at 7:00 pm.
New members are invited to contact the office,
or
Fergus Egan at 905-272-3055 (day) 905-270-4832 (evening).
If you love to sing, please come and join us! We are always
looking for new members!
Newcomers and families are always welcome.
CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED!!
St. Mary’s 10 o’clock Choir urgently needs new members Join us for
the weekly celebration of the Eucharist and in preparing for the major
feasts of the Church year. Contact Fergus Egan 905-270-4832 fegus@egan.on.ca
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LEGION OF MARY
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Enthronement
or Renewal
If you would like the Legion of Mary to do an Enthronement or Renewal of
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at your home and/or would like
to have the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima for a week,
please call the parish office 905-278-2058 and leave your name and phone
number .
WHAT ARE WE ALL
ABOUT?
Interested in learning more about your faith? Then why
not come out to a Legion of Mary meeting held every Wednesday evening @
7:45 pm in the Parish Hall. As Jesus said to His disciples “Come and
See.” If you would like the Legion of Mary to do an Enthronement or
Renewal of Enthronement of The Sacred Heart of Jesus at your home and/or
would like to have the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima for a
week, please call the parish office at 905-278-2058 and leave your name
and phone number.
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Morning Light Ministry is a Catholic ministry that offers information and support to bereaved parents who have experienced the death of their baby through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. We welcome bereaved mothers and bereaved fathers to come and share their stories with other bereaved parents in a
faith-centred, hope-filled and loving atmosphere.
Please contact us if you have any questions or plan to attend as space is limited.
Phone - 24 hour phone number is 416-765-2155,
email - morninglightministryparent@rogers.com
and
website - http://ca.geocities.com/morninglightministry@rogers.com
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 A Prayer for Vocations
“Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find;
knock, and the door will be opened for you.”
Try it! Then listen, look, and enter!
Perhaps priesthood or consecrated life awaits you?
Prayer:
Loving and Generous God, It is You who call us by name and ask us to follow You.
Help us to grow in the Love and Service of our Church as we experience it today.
Give us the energy and courage of Your Spirit to shape its future.
Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ's Mission of love and justice.
Bless the Church of Toronto by raising up dedicated and generous leaders
from our families and friends who will serve Your people as Priests, Deacons,
Religious Sisters and Brothers,
Missionaries and Lay Ministers.
Inspire us to know You better and open our hearts to hear Your call.
Amen.
If you are interested
in becoming a priest, or as an ordained or consecrated person, pls call
Fr. Fr. Hansoo Park at 416 968 0997 -or e-mail him
at vocations@vacations.ca
or visit their website at www.vocationstoronto.ca
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Bible Studies:
MORNING group series - every Thursday at
9:30 AM
You are welcome to join us at any time. Come and participate, you will find lively discussion as well as interesting readings.
Contact: Mary Louise at 905-891-6144 or the church at 905 278-2058.
EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Evenings:
Sunday at 7 pm - 9 pm, see posters for current study and dates
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Have you received First Communion? Would you
like to assist on the Altar with Father Neil? St. Mary Star of the Sea offers training and support to new Altar Servers. Please consider giving your time to assisting at Mass.
Contact Veronica at 905-842-5547 or Hope at 905-823-0880.
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OTHER
SPECIAL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO WEBSITE.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
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Contact:
Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt, Program Director
