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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PASTOR’S CORNER
From time to time I hear in the confessional, "I missed Mass on Sunday," but then I hear the reasons: "I was
sick..." or "I had to take care of my child who was sick…" or "We were traveling....." or "Our son's soccer game
was scheduled at the time we usually go to Mass." The difference between human need and better scheduling
seems fairly obvious to me, but the Sunday obligation is engrained, even if not always observed. However,
many people have found a good “solution” to the problem of missing Mass on Sunday. The establishment of
Saturday evening Vigil Mass has made weekend observance more convenient, but there is a matter of the
heart. If going to Mass is seen more as a chore to be done and gotten out of the way so the rest of the weekend
can be enjoyed, I think you are missing the point in your relationship with God! What can be more important on
Sunday morning than your “date” with the Lord?
I think that something has gotten lost in translation during the last few years. Now many Catholics take for
granted what was supposed to be only an exception. What I mean is that Saturday Mass in the evening is
only for those who cannot participate in the Mass on Sunday morning because of very serious reasons:
illness, work, travelling, or other important family engagements that cannot be postponed at that time,
and those things should only happen from time to time, never on a regular basis.
So, be honest with yourself: Are you bewildered, confused, surprised or shocked while reading this message?
To be honest with you, I am always surprised to see so many of you in the church on Saturday.
Fr. Slawek
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION / CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
Parent/Guardian information meeting: To pick up a registration package and hear about the process. Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, time of meeting … Sunday, Oct. 6, 10:00 am in parish hall Sacrament of Confirmation, time of meeting … Sunday, Oct. 6, 12:00 pm in par ish hall questions/comments … [email protected]
RCIA ~ The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you being called to inquire about the Catholic faith? Are you looking for a faith community to belong to with the possible out-come of becoming a fully initiated member of the Roman Catholic Church? The RCIA is the program for you! For more information please contact the parish office or email [email protected] We will be more than happy to direct you or an-swer any questions. God Bless! RCIA SPONSORS ~Dear Holy Spirit Parish Community … We have been blessed with 5 (so far) inquirers to the RCIA program this year. Sponsoring is a beautiful way of answering your baptismal call in service to others by journeying with one of our inquir-ers. If you are open and willing to give of your time (after the 11:00 am Mass till about 1:30 pm ish) then please contact Debbie Scott. Peace of Christ.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
CHILDREN'S LITURGY ~ is celebrated at the 9:00 am Mass on Sundays during the school year. Children from 3-8 years are most welcome to join us as we pray, sing and dis-cuss the Gospel at their level of understanding SENIOR’S GROUP— Every Wednesday in the Parish hall after morning Mass. Coffee, Tea and snacks are provided. Come socialize with the senior’s in our parish. Everyone welcome.
Evening at the Seminary – Monday, October 7, 2019
The Office of Vocations is hosting an Evening at the Seminary on Monday, October 7that 4:45pm at St. Augustine’s Seminary. This event is for men in Grades 12 and older to come and experience seminary life. The evening will include Mass and supper with the sem-inary community followed by short talk by Fr. Chris Lemieux.
Please register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca.
For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at: 416 968 0997;
email: [email protected].
Celebrate Your Marriage with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Celebrate your love and take a fresh look at your marriage! Spend a very special weekend together. A Weekend of discovery…a lifetime of love! Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend getaway that helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple. The Weekend format helps couples communicate openly and honestly without group sharing, therapy or marriage counselling.
Upcoming Weekend: October 25-27, 2019 - Four Points Sheraton (Argentia Road), Mississauga, ON
For more information and application, please go to www.wwme.org or contact: Gerard & Marge McCauley at [email protected] or (905) 792-1925.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Edge Nights (grades 6-8) Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 7 pm Starting October 18th Teen Nights (grades 9-12) Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at 7 pm Starting October 25th Email: [email protected] Instagram: hs.youthministry
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BUS TOUR TO RAMA OCTOBER 22, 2019
Depart Holy Spirit Church 8:15 a.m. Arrive at Rama 10:30 a.m. Depart Rama 3:30 p.m. Arrive Holy Spirit Church 5:30 p.m.
Please book Early
For more information and cost please contact:
Joe Armeni 416-498.7358
MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, October 1
9:00 a.m. Intentions to All Angels req. by Lulu Ochangco. Wednesday, October 2 9 a.m. Intentions to the Holy Guardian Angels req. by Lulu Ochangco. Thursday, October 3
9 a.m. Private Intentions. Friday, October 4 9 a.m. (+) John Paul Ochangco req. by Lulu Ochangco. Saturday, October 5
4:30 p.m. (+) Honorata Aguil req. by Lulu Ochangco. Sunday, October 6 9:00 a.m. (+) Felice Macri req. by the Macri family. 11 a.m. All Parishioners.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 3,791.00 Loose offering $ 252.00
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 3,746.00 Loose offering $ 259.00
Building Fund $ 3,213.00 SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 3,563.00 Loose offering $ 272.00
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 3,248.00 Loose offering $ 215.00 Thank you for you continued generosity
HOLY SPIRIT PARISH OFFERING SEPTEMBER
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Holy Spirit Conference
Turning concern into action
´´The reward for Christian charity is the joy that one feels after having performed a good deed.” - Don Bosco
In all the ordinary and the extraordinary things that we do to bring comfort, the hope and joy to the less fortunate in our community, we give witness and thanks to God’s love and com-passion.
Thank you for your contributions to the Poor Box after Mass
Bundle Up Weekend coming up October 19 – 20, 2019
ARE YOU MOVING? OR HAVE YOU ALREADY MOVED?
Please contact the par-ish office so your rec-ords can be updated.