Bulletin — November 11, 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.
MASS INTENTIONS for Week — Rosary at 11:50 am
Sunday, November 11th – 11:00 am Mass
For: The Parishioners of OLPH Parish
Monday, November 12th – 12:10 pm
For: Rosemary Shelton Req. by Lee Shelton
Tues. November 13th – 12:10 pm – Multiple Intentions
Wednesday, November 14th - 12:10 pm
Thursday, November 15th – 12:10 pm
Friday, November 16th 12:10 pm
For: Bill Req. by Carolynne
Lectors — November 17 - 18, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Lisa Rossiter-Thornton & Maria Aldenese |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Janet MacMillan & Lois Roberts |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Sue Wayne & Pat O’Brien |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Donogh O’Brien & Miriam Kelly |
Eucharistic Ministers — November 17 - 18, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Elizabeth Fitzpatrick |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Breeda McClew |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Lucy Fernandez & Anthony Liscio |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Nora Newton |
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 |
NOVEMBER MEETINGS
| Pastoral Council | ||
| Tuesday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| 1st Reconciliation (ALL CANDIDATES) | ||
| Wednesday, Nov. 14 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hall |
| RCIA | ||
| Thursday, Nov. 15 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| Screening Committee | ||
| Thursday, Nov. 15 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Craft Circle | ||
| Friday, Nov. 16 | 9 – 11 am | Piano Rm |
| Women’s Faith Sharing | ||
| Tuesday, Nov. 20 | 10:30 am | Library |
| 1st Reconciliation (PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN) | ||
| Wednesday, Nov. 21 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Baptism Preparation | ||
| Thursday, Nov. 22 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Library |
| St. Vincent de Paul | ||
| Tuesday, Nov. 27 | 7:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| RCIA | ||
| Thursday, Nov. 29 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| Craft Circle | ||
| Friday, Nov. 30 | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Piano Rm |
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION PACKAGES
are available in the vestibule. DEADLINE for returning the registration is Sunday, December 2nd, 2007.
CHRISTMAS CHEER SUNDAY
December 9th after both 9:30 and 11:00 am masses
Come down and enjoy coffee, tea and something good to eat. We’ll sing a carol or two and the kids can make a holiday craft. If Santa’s not too busy, he’ll be visiting too! This is a “free” event. However, we would REALLY appreciate baked goods donations – cookies, muffins, cakes – would be fabulous.
Also, we need HELPERS to assist. Please mark that column on the sign up sheets available in vestibule. Thanks for helping us put on another very fun event.
Social Committee
PARISHIONERS OF OLPH
If you are a parishioner of OLPH, are you registered? You can register on-line through our website www.olphtoronto.com or you can fill out a registration form in the vestibule and place in the collection basket. You have the option of supporting OLPH church by requesting Sunday Envelopes or by participating in the Pre-Authorized Monthly Program (donation withdrawal is made once a month from your bank account). For further info or to request Sunday Envelopes, please call Helen at the office at 416-489-1540 ext 221.
BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION
All parents wanting to have their child Baptized in the upcoming months must have an interview with Karen Corcoran, Lay Pastoral Associate before each Baptism Preparation Session. Please note that the Baptism Date must be confirmed with Karen BEFORE you make arrangements for family and friends to attend. Monthly baptisms are on a first come first served basis.
The next Baptism Preparation Session will be Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 7:30 pm in the Library.
The upcoming Baptism dates are: Nov 24 at 5 pm, and Dec. 23 at 9:30 am.
YOUTH AGED 13 – 25
Please stay tuned as there will be an exciting opportunity to experience community outreach.
Tax-saving alert!
BCE (Bell Canada), one of Canada's premier telecommunications companies, has announced that they have accepted a take-over bid and will soon become a private company. All common shareholders will be required to sell or donate their BCE securities and will face a large tax bill because of the greatly appreciated value of their stock. Many people purchased shares years ago when shares were worth as little as $6.00 per share. For example, at a value of $41.00 per share based on a cost of $6.00, the individual realize a $35.00 gain and be forced to pay $7.70 per share in capital gains taxes. By donating your shares to our parish, OLPH, you can avoid the taxes on gains, dividend reinvestments and stock splits and spin-offs. Please consider using this opportunity to save in 2007 as the deadline to sell is early 2008.
Please call Paul Nazareth, Manager of Planned Giving and Major Gifts at the Archdiocese 416.934-3400, ext. 561 to hear how parishioners are taking advantage of this one time event. Please share this message with other Catholics you know!
The Shepherds’ Trust Parish Collection - November 17 – 18
The Shepherds’ Trust is an Archdiocesan retirement program that provides elderly and infirm priests with the financial support they require to lead a dignified life after their many years of service to us. Collection envelopes will be found in the vestibule in preparation for the collection on November 17-18. Also, a copy of the Shepherds’ Trust Newsletter is available in the vestibule. Please note that all contributions to The Shepherds’ Trust are tax deductible!
Thank you for caring for those who always cared for us!
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL JOINT CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE COLLECTION
As announced in earlier bulletins, this year’s Drive is being held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (to deliver flyers) and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (to collect donations). As a way of further publicizing the Drive, lawn signs will again be placed throughout the community from November 18 with pick-up following conclusion of the Drive.
Please contact Please contact Brian Kearney, preferably by e-mail at brian.kearney@sympatico.ca providing your name, address and telephone number. Alternatively, you can phone Brian at 416 – 972 – 0585. Thank you for your assistance.
Christmas Cakes
Campaign Life Coalition Christmas cakes will be sold at all masses on the weekend of December 1st and 2nd only. The prices will be 15.00 for the regular size and 25.00 for the large cakes, which will be in tins this year. Payment must be made at the time of purchase and can be either in cash or by cheque made payable to Campaign Life Coalition. Please note that the cakes will not be sold at OLPH masses after that weekend. All proceeds will go to further the work of the pro-life movement.
THE ICON – Parish Newsletter
We are preparing for the Christmas edition of our parish newsletter, The Icon, and we are looking for contributions. If you have a suggestion for our “Churches around the world” segment, which features interesting churches that parishioners have visited, or if you are willing to help write some of the articles for this season’s edition, please contact Krysta Foss at newsletter@olphtoronto.com. Please contact us before November 18.
ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED
Working single woman parishioner seeks room for rent within parish boundary for Dec. 1. Please call Linda at 647-899-6813(cell) or 416-422-4304(home).