Bulletin — December 9, 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. You can also pick up a brochure about OLPH located in the vestibule of the church.
OLPH Website
To learn more about OLPH (upcoming events, sacraments, ministries, photo gallery, etc.), visit our website at www.olphtoronto.com. Recent additions to check out:
- audio version of the weekly homilies and readings
- new Spirituality section (click on left menu)
- pictures from the recent Ecumenical Canned Goods Drive
MASSes OF THE WEEK — Rosary at 11:50 am
Sunday, December 9th – 9:30 am mass
For: The Parishioners of OLPH Parish
Monday, December 10th – 12:10 pm
For: Lee Shelton Req. by Rosemary
Tues. December 11th – 12:10 pm – Multiple Intentions
For: Tarselina Dias (D) Req. by her Friends
For: Margaret Regan (D) Req. by Rita Regan
Wednesday, December 12th – NO MASS
Thursday, December 13th – 12:10 pm
For: Ellen Sakaguchi (D) Req. by Roy & Etsumi
Friday, December 14th - 12:10 pm
For: William Regan (D) Req by the Family
Lectors — December 15 - 16, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Pat O’Brien & Audrey Heinz |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Melanie Duras & Nolan MacMillan |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Peter Bennett & Sue Wayne |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Davin Raiha & Mic Jory |
Eucharistic Ministers — December 15 - 16, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Maria Victorio |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Carol Burke |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Lucy Fernandez & Ann Hudson |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Miriam Kelly |
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
| 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 |
SUNDAY ENVELOPES FOR 2008
Any envelopes not picked up are now in 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.
Any Envelopes for 2008 that are not picked up by the end of February 2008 will be cancelled.
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 for 2007. All donations received after December 31st, 2007 will be recorded for the 2008 tax year.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
There will be no Children’s Liturgy on Sunday, Dec. 30th. It will resume again on Sun. January 6th, 2008
"The voice of one crying out ..."
“The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” Could God be calling you to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister in order to help our world of today to truly “prepare the way of the Lord”? If God is calling you, call Fr. Liborio Amaral 416-968-0997. email: vocations@vocations.ca
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.
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.
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.
The Advent Wreath
The Advent Wreath, a venerable European tradition, can be a way to involve even very little children in learning about Christian preparation - not only for celebrating Our Lord's birth, but to make our hearts truly ready to receive Him.
The wreath's symbolism of the advent (coming) of Light into the world is clear. The gradual lighting of the four candles, one on each Sunday of the Advent season, combined with the liturgical colors of the candles (purple is the penitential color used during Advent and Lent; rose is a liturgical color used only on Gaudete Sunday in Advent and Laetare Sunday in Lent) help to symbolize not only our expectation and hope in Our Savior's first coming into the world, but also in his Second Coming as Judge at the end of the world.
The wreath itself is also symbolic. The circle of evergreen in which the candles are placed represents everlasting life. The seedpods, nuts and cones used to decorate the wreath are symbolic of resurrection, and fruits represent the nourishing fruitfulness of the Christian life.
Gathering materials for the wreath-perhaps on an outing in the park or woods, or even in the backyard- and assembling it at home is an interesting family project in which even the youngest children can participate.
On the first Sunday of Advent, you may sprinkle the wreath with holy water and bless it before the first purple candle is lit. The appropriate Advent collect can be said as the candle[s] are lit each day of the week, followed by the blessing before meals, if you use the wreath at mealtime. The second Sunday two purple candles are lit; the third Sunday, two purple and one rose; and all candles are lit on the fourth Sunday.
Children who are old enough can take turns lighting the candles. (The littlest ones can blow them out at the end of the meal.) If you use the wreath at mealtime, it is helpful to place it on a tray or platter so it can be moved, and to protect the table from candle wax.
On Christmas Day, all the greens and decorations are replaced with fresh ones, and four new white candles, symbolizing Christ, replace the colored ones and are burned throughout the Christmas season. The Advent season is a good time to pray the Angelus at family meals.
Source: www.catholic.org