Bulletin — December 2, 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.
MASSes OF THE WEEK — Rosary at 11:50 am
Sunday, December 2nd – 4:00 pm mass
For: The Parishioners of OLPH Parish
Monday, December 3rd – 12:10 pm
For: Dr. Augustin Kuk (D) Req. by Anne & Zdene
Tues. December 4th – 12:10 pm – Multiple Intentions
For: Fr. Philip Smith (D) Req. by Sallese Family
For: Kurt Karon (D) Req. by Charles Mark
Wednesday, December 5th – 12:10 pm
For: Carmel Regan (D) Req. by the Family
Thursday, December 6th – 12:10 pm
For: Grace Claire Manvell (D) Req. by the Family
Friday, December 7th - 12:10 pm
For: Tinmouth & Hogan Families (D) Req by William & Anne
Lectors — December 8 - 9, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | James Archer & Maria Aldenese |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Mary Chalmers & Brian Dourley |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Sue Wayne & Teresita Nepomuceno |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Nora Newton & Donogh O’Brien |
Eucharistic Ministers — December 8 - 9, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Bernie Fitzpatrick |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Chris DeSantis |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Peter & Martha Bennett |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Miriam Kelly |
The Shepherd’s Trust collection at OLPH
has so far received contributions of $13,966 from parishioners. Many thanks for your support to date for our retired priests.
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 |
DECEMBER MEETINGS
| Parent Information Night for Confirmation | ||
| Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Hall |
| 1st Reconciliation (PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN) | ||
| Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hall |
| Confirmation (PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS) | ||
| Tuesday, Dec. 11 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Pastoral Council | ||
| Tuesday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| 1st Reconciliation for ALL CHILDREN | ||
| Wednesday, Dec. 12 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Church |
| OLPH School Concert in Church | ||
| Thursday, Dec. 13 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm | Church |
| RCIA | ||
| Thursday, Dec. 13 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| Craft Circle | ||
| Friday, Dec. 14 | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Piano Rm |
| Women’s Faith Sharing | ||
| Tuesday, Dec. 18 | 10:30 am | Library |
| FIRST CONFESSIONS – ALL CHILDREN | ||
| Tuesday, Dec. 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Church |
| Finance Council | ||
| Thursday, Dec. 20 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm |
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
The St. Vincent de Paul Society - Canned Food Drive
collected 17,500 items from Households. Thank you for your support.
SUNDAY ENVELOPES FOR 2008
Any envelopes not picked up will be returned to the office. Please call Helen at 416-489-1540 ext 221 to arrange for pickup on another date or come pick up from the office.
DONATIONS FOR 2007
Please Note - DONATIONS FOR 2007 must be received into the office by Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 in order to receive an income tax receipt.
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, January 17th, 2008 at 7:30 pm in the Library.
The upcoming Baptism dates are: Dec. 23 at 9:30 am and Jan. 27 at 11:00 am.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT OLPH
Sunday Dec. 16, 2007 – 7:00 pm
The combined choirs of OLPH, Holy Rosary and St. Anselm’s invite you to an evening of Advent music and hymn singing at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Reception to follow in the parish hall. Donations welcome at the door for the churches’ music programs.
Music directors: Goody Cabral, George Fund and Carolynne Godin.
Organists: Peter Daly, Boniface Fung, George Fung, Larisa Isakharova and Mira Jung.
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!
St. Michael’s Choir School
presents A Christmas Celebration on Friday Dec. 14, 2007 at 8 pm. Matinée Sat. Dec. 15 at 3 pm. Guest artist Toronto Philharmonia. For tickets call 416-872-4255 or online at www.masseyhall.com. Tickets are $22.50 - $36.50.
Christmas & New Year’s Schedule 2007
Mon. Dec. 17 — 7:30 – 9 pm — Confessions - OLPH
Tues. Dec. 18 — 7:30 – 9 pm — Confessions - St. Anselm’s
Mon. Dec. 24 — No 12:10 Mass
Christmas Eve — 5 pm and 10 pm
Tues. Dec. 25 Christmas Day — 9:30 & 11:00 am Mass
No 4:00 pm Mass
Mon. Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve — 5:00 pm Mass
Tues. Jan. 1 — New Year's Day — 10:00 am Mass only
Office will be closed Dec. 25, 26 & Jan. 1st
CHURCH DECORATING – Sat. Dec. 22, 10 am - Noon
We need some of the men, women & young people of the parish to come and help. We need to set up the trees, put out lights, decorations & flowers. It is a big task & many hands will make the job easier. If you are able to come please call Helen at 416-489-1540 ext 221 & leave your name and number so we know who to expect. Your help is greatly appreciated.
CHRISTMAS TOY AND GIFT DRIVE
As is customary at this time of year, The St. Vincent de Paul Society will have a box in the vestibule of the church to accept donations of new and unwrapped toys and gift giving items. The last day to donate an item will be Sunday, Dec. 9th.
FRIAR’S STUDENT WRITING AWARD
High School students of OLPH this truly is a ‘golden’ opportunity. A first prize of $500, a 2nd prize of $250 and consolation prizes for 3rd to 6th place winners will be awarded in the Friar’s Student Writing Award. See full details as posted on the Bulletin Board in the vestibule or call 416-934-3400 ext 344 or 336. You should begin your writing project ASAP. Deadline for submission of your 500 word essay is December 14, 2007.
New Priest in Residence
I want to welcome Fr. Matthew Ugochukwu Ihuoma to OLPH. Fr. Matthew is originally from Nigeria but is serving in a parish in the diocese of McKenzie/Fort Smith in the Northwest Territories. (How he got way up there I can’t imagine but I guess I will find out when he gets here). He will be arriving in Toronto on December 3rd. He will be staying at OLPH until the end of January. He is coming to do a two month internship in psychotherapy. While he will be primarily focused on his educational goals during the week, he will assist us in the parish on the weekend. I want to welcome Fr. Matthew to our parish community.