lenten day of recollection behold the one who loves you · sunday march 16th 2014 – 2nd sunday of...
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Sunday March 16th
2014 – 2nd
Sunday of Lent
Reflecting on our Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan Core Direction #1 – PARISH LIFE Our parishes are spiritual homes where we meet one another to encounter Christ. Our plan calls on us to make our 225 parishes places of welcome and hospitality, both for those who are with us each week and those who return home after many years. We will prepare ourselves with care each week to celebrate the sacraments and encourage attentive and active participation from everyone. We will support our priests and deacons as they lead the way, and when asked to assist, we will respond. It’s important that we celebrate the many parishes already engaged in outreach ministries and programs that support the family, the domestic church. Visit www.archtoronto.org/parishlife to view the eight goals associated with “Parish Life”.
Learn more about the “roadmap” for our archdiocesan
pastoral plan by visiting www.archtoronto.org/pastoral
Feast of St. Joseph Mass Wednesday March 19
8:00 a.m.
WALK - IN LEGAL CLINIC
Jean Carberry, a lawyer and member of our parish offers a free Legal Clinic for advice and help with legal issues. We are grateful to Jean for taking on this initiative as a personal response to the call to stewardship.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 19 9:00 am - 11 am
St. Benedict parish Youth Room (enter at north side & go downstairs)
The clinic operates as “walk–in”: NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
All consultations are private and confidential. AVAILABLE SERVICES:
COMMISSIONING AND NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS
Homemade
Easter Cookies
In time for Easter, orders will be taken for a plate of homemade cookies.
The cost per plate of cookies is $10 with the proceeds going to Gospel Roads, a summer service retreat for youth.
Order your cookies on March 29/30 & April 5/6
Pick-up your cookies on April 12th.
There is only a limited quantity of plates, so place your order in time. Orders will be taken on a first
come first served basis after mass at the church entrance.
You can pass them off as your own – We won’t tell!
Pray for the Elect
On the first Sunday of Lent, all parishes offering RCIA celebrated the Rite of Election. The celebration of the Rite of Election marks the beginning of a period of final, more intense preparation for the Elect; those children, youth and adults preparing to receive initiation sacraments, Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist this Easter.
As this rite leads the Elect into a period of purification
and enlightenment, a period whose theme is repentance,
the Book of the Elect, which they signed, remains in the
church, in front of the statue of Mary throughout the
Lenten season as a reminder to the whole community
to pray for these and all the elect throughout the church.
The Rite of Election held during the 11:00 am Mass welcomed these children and adults as members of the Elect at our parish.
Let’s keep in prayer:
Richard Dapaah, Sangeeta Dinshaw,
Fairoze Lalani, Abraham Biosah, Sarah Biosah,
Venus Bacchus, David Bacchus, Darren Wilson,
Adriana Loria, Makayla Finn and
Caidon-Marie Finn
St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto Lay Spiritual Formation Program presents ...
LENTEN RETREAT DAY
with
Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Assistant Professor of Pastoral and Systematic Theology,
Director, Lay Spiritual Formation Program at St. Augustine’s Seminary
Saturday March 29 9:30 am—2:30 pm $40 lunch included
St. Augustine’s Seminary 2661 Kingston Rd, Scarborough
To register: [email protected] or 416-261-7207X235
Lenten Day of Recollection
Behold the one who loves you
Saturday March 22 St. Paul’s Basilica 9:30 am—3:00 pm
83 Power St., Toronto
Talks on Prayer Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Holy Hour (Confession available) Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided
REGISTER BY MARCH 16: [email protected]
416-463-2722
Sunday March 16th
, 2014 – 2nd
Sunday of Lent
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, March 17 ~ St. Patrick 8:00am Leo McKenna by Cathy & family 7:30pm Memorial Mass—Antonina Stan
Tuesday, March 18 10:30am Mass at Kipling Acres 7:30pm Benjamin Holowaty by family
Wednesday, March 19 ~ St. Joseph 8:00am Giuseppe Marin by Marin family
Thursday, March 20 8:00am Albert Griffith by Desiree Griffith
Friday, March 21 8:00am Maria Fung by Annette & family 7:30pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 22 8:00am Special favours received from Our Lady of Snows by Theresa McIntosh 5:00pm George Moore by family
Sunday, March 23 8:00am Richard McConnell by Brendan & family 9:30am Maria Assunta Mastromarco by family 9:30am For the People 11:00am Zbigniew Bielenda by Tomasevic family 12:45pm Vincenzo Farina by Lucchitti family
Peter, James and John had a mountaintop experience with Jesus by witnessing His transfiguration. We too can have a mountaintop experience when we open our minds and hearts to following God's Will for our life. If God is calling you, contact Fr. Hansoo Park
416-968-0997 email [email protected]
Dear Parishioners: As Easter approaches plans are being made for the decoration of the church, Eucharistic chapel, and
parish hall. An offering may be made towards the flowers and decorations that will adorn our church in memory of our loved ones. Parishioners interested in making an offering are asked to complete and return the form to the parish office or drop it in the collection basket in a sealed envelope. Your name and the name of your loved one will be published in the bulletin on Palm Sunday.
All memorials should be in by APRIL 7.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –– – – – – – – – –
My Easter Gift in Memory of a Loved One
(please print clearly)
Name of Loved one
___________________________________________________________
Your Name
___________________________________________________________
Donation: ___$10 ___$15 ___$25 ___Other Env # _______
Working wonders in our livelihoods…
Andrew attended counselling at Catholic Family Services in Simcoe
at the suggestion of his employer. He was experiencing a considerable
amount of conflict at work which was affecting his job performance.
Andrew realized that if he didn’t get some help he was at risk of losing
his job. Through counselling he learned more positive ways of
interacting as well as some healthy stress management skills. Today
Andrew has fewer conflicts at work and has learned how to separate
his work and home life. He appreciated the help that Catholic Family
Services provided to him when he needed it most. Last year, ShareLife
-supported Family Service agencies provided family counselling to over
5,100 people in the Greater Toronto Area
First ShareLife Sunday – March 30, 2014
Please give generously. You can work wonders!
“Baby Bottles for Life” campaign has been a great success so far!
If you did not return your bottles today, please be sure to do so as soon as possible by dropping them off at the rectory office, even if they are not full. Aid to Women tries to minimize costs by reusing their bottles for future campaigns. Aid to Women would like to thank all those who gave generously. Your donations do save lives!
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION
SUNDAY OFFERING $8,465
PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING (PAG) MONTH OF DECEMBER 2013
SUNDAY OFFERING $3,101.65
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 290.00
SHARELIFE $ 153.00
TOTAL $3,544.65
Thank you for your ongoing generous support!
St. Benedict Parish Outstanding Debt
Outstanding Debt, as at $167,093.38 January 31, 2014
LESS Debt repayment ($2,107.00)
Balance of Outstanding Debt $164,986.38 as at February 28, 2014
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS FOR SALE
March 22 -23 after mass
Cash only! $3 each or 2/$5
For FertiltiyCare Toronto formerly Marguerite Bourgeoys Centre
For over 30 years, helping couples take care of their reproductive health and overcoming infertility. www.fertilitycare.ca
Stations of the Cross Friday, March 21 ~ 7:30pm