Bulletin — May 6, 2007
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Welcome to All!
Whether visiting from another parish, another city or renewing your faith after an absence, we are pleased to have you worship with us today. To learn more about our church (events, sacraments, ministries, etc.) please visit our website at www.olphtoronto.com. You may also pick up a brochure about OLPH located in the vestibule of the church.
OLPH Parish Volunteer Screening
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OLPH Newsletter "The Icon" issued on April 22nd
This Newsletter, full of relevant information, was inserted with last weekend's bulletin. But don't worry if you missed it, you can you still download and print it from the Newsletter subsection of Bulletins & Homilies in the Left Menu or by clicking here. But it may take a few moments to load as it is a large PDF file due to numerous colour pictures.
MASS INTENTIONS for Week — Rosary at 11:50 am
Monday, May 7th – 12:10 pm
For: Otakar Sirek (RIP), Req. by Anna Sirek
Tues. May 8th – 12:10 pm – Multiple Intention Mass
For: Margaret Horner (RIP)
Wednesday, May 9th - 12:10 pm
For: Gordon Smeaton (RIP), Req. by the Family
Thursday, May 10th – 12:10 pm
Friday, May 11th – 12:10 pm
For: Robert Jennings (RIP), Req. by Marie Jennings
Sunday, May 13th – 9:30 am
For: Parishioners of OLPH Parish
Lectors — May 12 - 13, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Lisa Rossiter-Thornton & James Archer |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Mary Chalmers & Josephine Lennon |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Lise Anglin & Teresita Nepomuceno |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Mic Jory & Judy Dempsey |
Eucharistic Ministers — May 12 - 13, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Audrey Heinz |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Mark McDonnell |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Terry Mahoney & Nora Newton |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Michelle Robert |
MEETINGS
| AA Meetings | ||
| Every Monday | 8:00 - 10:00 | Parish Hall |
| Parent Group | ||
| Every Thursday | 7:30 - 9:30 | Piano Room |
| Parish Choir | ||
| Every Thursday | 7:00 - 9:00 | Church |
MAY MEETINGS
| Finance Council | ||
| Monday, May 7 | 7:30 pm | Library |
| Pastoral Council | ||
| Tuesday, May 8 | 7:30 pm | Library |
| Confirmation Session (All Candidates) | ||
| Wednesday, May 9 | 7:00 pm | Piano Rm/Hall |
| RCIA | ||
| Wednesday, May 9 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Church |
| Women’s Faith Sharing | ||
| Tuesday, May 15 | 10:30 am | Library |
| Maintenance & Building Committee | ||
| Tuesday, May 15 | 7:30 pm | Library |
| Baptism Preparation Session | ||
| Thursday, May 17 | 7:30 pm | Library |
| RCIA | ||
| Tuesday, May 22 | 7:30-9:00 pm | Library |
| Confirmation Rehearsal | ||
| Wednesday, May 23 | 7:30 pm | Hall & Church |
| Youth Social & Debriefing Opportunity | ||
| Thursday, May 24 | 7 – 8:30 pm | Hall |
| St. Vincent de Paul | ||
| Tuesday, May 29 | 7:00 pm | Piano Room |
| RCIA | ||
| Tuesday, May 29 | 7:30 pm | Library |
| Volunteer Screening Committee | ||
| Thursday, May 31 | 7:30 pm | Library |
OLPH spring Musical - Congratulations
Congratulations and Thank You to Carolynne Godin for arranging the OLPH Spring Musical Celebration on Saturday April 21st, which raised $670.00 toward the restoration of the Organ!
If God is calling you ...
The new commandment of love is required of every one who follows the risen Lord. How do you fulfill the commandment? If God is calling you, call Fr. Liborio Amaral 416-968-0907 – email vocations@vocations.ca
ShareLife - Catholic Family Services Lending a Helping Hand
Catholic Family Services of Toronto helps individuals, couples and families to strengthen human relationships. The agency provides the following services:
Counselling – individual, marriage, family and group
Wellness Groups – the aim of these groups is to provide education and information to assist people move through life’s transitions competently and successfully.
Marriage Preparation and Family Life Office – provides extensive Marriage Preparation programmes and other Family Life programmes.
People from all religious, cultural, and racial backgrounds are welcome.
Toronto Area Vocation Directors’ Association (TAVDA)
HAVE YOU WONDERED SERIOUSLY if you have a vocation to be a sister, brother, deacon or priest? Are you looking for an opportunity to get away for quiet prayer and reflection to explore this more seriously? Set aside a weekend for yourself and make a discernment retreat arranged specifically for this purpose. Which weekend – June 8-10, 2007 – the retreat will take place at the Scarboro Mission Centre, 2685 Kingston Road in Toronto. The retreat is intended for persons 18-35 and is sponsored by the Toronto Area Vocation Directors Association (TAVDA)
For more info contact:
Fr. Santo Arrigo 416-789-3217 vocations@redemptorists.ca
Fr. Len Altilis 416-962-4500 vocations@jesuits.ca
Sr. Dorothy Schweitzer 416-934-0042 dschweitzer@csj-to.ca
THE GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER - TORONTO GATHERING
Join Hundreds of Millions of Christians Worldwide
on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Ricoh Coliseum, 100 Princes’ Blvd., Exhibition Place.
Free Admission – Freewill Offering
2:00 pm Doors Open
3:00-3:30 pm – Pre-Service Worship
3:30-5:50 pm – Prayer Service
6:00-7:00 pm – Youth Concert of Prayer
For more info: www.gdoptoronto.com – 416-465-8777
First Communicants
Congratulations to all the children who made their First Holy Communion on May 6th at the 9:30 mass.
CALLING ALL BOYS!
Camp applications are now being accepted for Columbus Boys Camp, now FOUR WINDS BOYS CAMP. Four Winds Boys Camp provides boys with an opportunity to grow in the camaraderie of new and old friends through a program based on Christian values and under the stewardship of positive male role models. The camp is open to boys of all faiths aged 7 through 13. Camp activities include hiking, swimming, boating, field sports, arts & crafts and nature lore. Two seven-day sessions will be held in 2007, August 15 to 22 and August 23 to 30. To receive an application, please contact Four Winds Boys Camp at 647-271-4405 or at fourwinds1@cogeco.ca. Space is limited, applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
SEEING WITH HEART
CATHOLIC PARENTS OF LESBIAN DAUGHTERS & GAY SONS - Day of Reflection
Friday June 1, 2007 – 9 am to 5 pm - $40.00 (includes lunch)
MANRESA JESUIT RETREAT CENTER, Pickering, Ontario
For brochure and info call John Montague 416-523-6449
HAWTHORN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS - OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, May 15th, 5 – 8 pm & Wed. May 16th, 1 – 3 pm. 101 Scarsale Road (Leslie & York Mills. For info contact Karen Nivet, 416-444-2900 or admissions@hawthornschool.com
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL COUNCIL YOUTH SERVICES
Young people 13 & up. Experience Awesome Spiritual Adventure – Encounter Jesus and make new friends in the Spirit. “CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH”, Severnbridge, Ont. June 8, 9, & 10. Bus pick up Fri. June 8, 5 pm and return Sun. June 10 - 6:30pm. For info or registration, call Cecilia at 905-455-6521 or cy2J@sympatico.ca – see forms in vestibule.
Audio Version of Homilies & Prayer/Devotion Section on OLPH Web Site
Speakers and a sound card are needed but most computers come with such equipment - plus an audio software (like Windows Media Player). A window may pop up asking you to "Open" for playing right away or "Save" in your own computer for playing later. As audio files are quite large (even after compression) compared to text files, only recent audio versions will be kept on the web site. However, please let the webmaster know if you wish to have some earlier homily as all homilies (audio and written) are retained. At the same time, please provide some feedback - as to the usefulness and quality of the audio reproduction (not quality of the homily!).
A new "Prayer/Devotion" Section has also been just added to our web site. They include devotions and novenas to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, various Prayers, about the Seasons of the Liturgical Year and frequently-asked questions about Our Faith. Please visit this new Section and provide us your feedback.