MARCH 17, 2019 2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

Our readings today remind us to keep our

eyes fixed on heaven. God asks Abram to

look up at the sky and count the stars.

Philippians reminds us our citizenship is in

heaven. Peter, James and John’s eyes are

fixed heavenward as they climb the

mountain and witness Jesus’

transfiguration. Where are our eyes fixed?

On our electronics, on what others have?

Today, let us ask for the grace to fix our

eyes and hearts heavenward.

They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they

had seen. - Luke 9:36

First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Look at the sky and count the stars. Second Reading: Philippians 3:17–4:1

Our citizenship is in heaven.

Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 This is my chosen Son; listen to Him.

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Saturday MARCH 16, 2019

5:00 pm CAROLINE MEI LING CHEN (RIP)

Sunday MARCH 17, 2019

9:30 am FOR THE INTENTIONS OF ALL OF

ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISH COMMUNITY

11:15 am DINA D’ANGELO (RIP)

1:00 pm MANUEL & DOMINADORA TAN (RIP)

Tuesday MARCH 19, 2019

8:30 am AMALIA ONGJOCO (RIP)

Wednesday MARCH 20, 2019

8:30 am SPECIAL INTENTION OF

ABIGAIL ANN ABDON

PLEASE NOTE: Bulletin is submitted a week in advance. To ensure

that the name is on the bulletin, the Mass Intention must be booked 2

weeks prior to the date.

MARCH 9-10, 2019

WEEKLY SUNDAY DONATION

$4208.00 (290 ENVELOPES)

BUILDING FUND 2298.50 (173 ENVELOPES)

Thank you for your generosity.

A LITTLE BIT OF LAUGHTER Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth?

A. Ruthless.

Q. What do they call pastors in Germany ?

A. German Shepherds.

Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?

A. Noah He was floating his stock while everyone else was in

liquidation.

Q. Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible?

A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the

Nile and drew out a little prophet.

Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible?

A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a

Fury. David's Triumph was heard throughout the land.

Also, probably a Honda, because the apostles were all in one

Accord.

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MARCH 23-24

Last name starting with A

MARCH 30-31

Last name starting with B, C ===========================

We are going to sponsor someone once again. If

you wish to give a donation, you may drop off

your donation anytime. Just indicate on your

envelope/cheque that it is for the refugee

donation.

MARCH 9-10 Refugee Donation: $110.00

TOTAL COLLECTION TO DATE: $5985.05

To sponsor an individual we need

$18,000.FINAL COLLECTION: JUNE 29-30, 2019

Thank you to those who already responded to

their call of help.

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THE LEGION OF MARY Regina Rosarii Praesidium

St. Bartholomew Parish Would like to invite you on their Annual Consecration

to Our Mother Mary (ACIES) When: March 30, 2019, Saturday 12noon-4pm Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church 14 Highgate Drive Markham, ON L3R 3R6

MARCH 17, 2019 2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

AGES 19-39

AGAPE LATTE, “WHEN NO TURNS TO YES:

DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT.” Thursday, March 28, 2019 @ 7:30 pm, Marylake 13760 Keele St., King City, www.marylake.com

Caffeinated Conversation on Faith and Life with

Fr. Tom McCarthy, OSA

========================== YOUNG ADULT MISSION TRIP TO YELLOWKNIFE 2019 July 15-22, 2019, $1300 inclusive Travel to Yellowknife to serve the community. Learn about their missions in Canada and Indigenous culture. CONTACT: Sarah Rodrigues PHONE: 416-599-7676, ext. 226 EMAIL: sarah@ocytoronto.org WEBSITE: www.ocytoronto.org/mission

JOIN US FOR A MINI-LENTEN

RETREAT

on Tuesday,

March 26, 2019 from 12:30pm-2:30pm.

SPEAKER: FR. ROGER BRENNAN

THEME: With Jesus in the wilderness. SPONSORED BY MATURING ADULT MINISTRIES

MEN'S LENTEN RETREAT: "FORGIVEN" When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm Where: St. Bartholomew 4 Sessions covered: - Where are “You”? - An Encounter with Mercy - Embraced in Mercy - Biblical Foundations - Answering Common Questions about Confession Lunch included. Confession available. SIGN UP ON BULLETIN BOARD IN THE NARTHEX For more information call: Wayne Wavryk 416-254-9464

SCHEDULE

APRIL 1 (MONDAY) - CONFESSION

7:30pm-9:00pm

APRIL 14 – PALM SUNDAY – REGULAR SCHEDULE

APRIL 18 (HOLY THURSDAY) - NO 8:30AM MASS ONLY 8PM

MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER ADORATION FROM THE END OF THE MASS

AT NIGHT UNTIL 8AM FRIDAY APRIL 19 (GOOD FRIDAY) 12 Noon and 3PM – Good Friday Service 7:30PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Universal day of fasting & abstinence from

meat. We may also substitute other good

actions for abstinence from meat. These

could include special acts of charity or

acts of piety.

APRIL 20 (HOLY SATURDAY)

NO 9:00AM & 5:00PM MASS

8:00PM – EASTER VIGIL (Beautiful candle light service)

APRIL 21 (EASTER SUNDAY)

9:30AM, 11:15AM, 1:00PM – EASTER MASS

MASS AT 7PM

DATE WHO

MARCH 15 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

MARCH 22 CONFIRMANDS

MARCH 29 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

APRIL 5 HOSPITALITY

APRIL 12 CWL & CGL

First collection is March 30-31, 2019. Envelopes are available in the lobby.