Bulletin — December 16, 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 16th – 11:00 am mass
For: The Parishioners of OLPH Parish
Monday, December 17th – 12:10 pm
For: Julius Felkai (D) Req. by Sally Felkai
Tues. December 18th – 12:10 pm – Multiple Intentions
For: Dr. Michael Shea (D) Req. by Shea Family
For: Olive Gleesom (D) Req. by Margaret Boland
For: John & Jean Klovak & Bill Michalow (D) Req. by Mary Chalmers
For: John Francis Duras (D) Req. by the Family
For: Dr. Irv Ritz & Family (D) Req. by Aranka
For: Paul & Bridgette Borbas & Paul Jr. (D) Req. by Aranka
Wednesday, December 19th
For: Joseph Robert (D) Req. by Joan Bray
Thursday, December 20th – 12:10 pm
For: Rudolf Gitschthaler (D) Req. by Anna Marie
Friday, December 21st - 12:10 pm
Lectors — December 22 - 23, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Miriam Kelly & James Archer |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Deidre Kotsiopoulos & Josephine Lennon |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Paul Zucchi & Pat O’BRien |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Donogh O’Brien & Miriam Kelly |
Eucharistic Ministers — December 22 - 23, 2007
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Audrey Heinz |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Linda Pabicon |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Peter & Martha Bennett |
| 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 |
DECEMBER MEETINGS
| 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 |
JANUARY MEETINGS
| Women’s Faith Sharing | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 8 | 10:30 am | Library |
| Building & Maintenance | ||
| Monday, Jan. 8 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| First Communion - Parent Meeting | ||
| Wednesday, Jan. 9 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Hall |
| Share Life | ||
| Thursday, Jan. 10 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| RCIA | ||
| Thursday, Jan. 10 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| Confirmation – ALL STUDENTS | ||
| Monday, Jan. 14 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hall |
| Confirmation – PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 15 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Finance Council | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 15 | 7:30 – 9:30 pm | Library |
| First Communion – PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS | ||
| Wednesday, Jan. 16 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| World Day of Prayer Meeting | ||
| Thursday, Jan. 17 | 10 – 11:30 am | Library |
| Baptism Preparation Session | ||
| Thursday, Jan. 17 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Library |
| Screening Committee | ||
| Thursday, Jan. 17 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Women’s Faith Sharing | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 22 | 10:30 am | Library |
| Pastoral Council | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 22 | 7:30 – 9:30 pm | Library |
| First Communion – PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| RCIA | ||
| Thursday, Jan. 24 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| CONFIRMATION – ALL STUDENTS | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Hall |
| St. Vincent de Paul Society | ||
| Tuesday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 pm | Library |
| First Communion – PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS | ||
| Wednesday, Jan. 30 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
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
Advent
Advent is an especially lovely season and we can make great use of it. With the beginning of the season of Advent, we begin a new liturgical year. The First Sunday of Advent is therefore the Church's "New Year's Day". In the Judeo-Christian tradition, Sunday begins at sundown of the day before when the faithful celebrate First Vespers. Advent begins the Christmas cycle.
Advent comes from the Latin word for an "arrival" or a "coming". Advent means that the Lord is coming. Jesus Christ, our brother in our humanity and our God in His divinity is about to arrive. But He comes to us in different ways.
First, Jesus came to us at a specific point in history at Bethlehem about 2000 years ago. But in the Church's great feast of Christmas He mystically comes again. Second, the Lord, Alpha and Omega, will come to judge the living and the dead in the Second Coming. Third, the Redeemer comes to us in grace. He speaks to us in our consciences, he comes to us in the Eucharist and in the Word of God proclaimed. He arrives in the person of the begger, the needy, the suffering, the oppressed. We must be ready to receive and welcome Him when He comes, however He comes.
Advent is a time of joy tinged with penance. Joy, because we can imagine nothing more sweet than the Christ Child and His Mother Mary's bliss at His coming to light. Penance because we must strive to be properly disposed to receive so great a gift of His presence. In the millennial tradition of the Church, we faithful have done penance before great feasts. Christmas and Easter each have their penitential seasons in anticipation, Advent and Lent. The liturgical color used in the Latin Church for the liturgy during both Advent and Lent is purple, a sign of penance.
Source: www.catholic.org
Christmas & New Year’s Schedule 2007
Mon. Dec. 17 — 7:30 – 9 pm — Confessions - OLPH
Wed. Dec. 19 — 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
Wed. Dec. 26 Boxing Day — 9:30 am Mass
Sat. Dec. 29 — 5:00 pm Mass
Sun. Dec. 30 — 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 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.
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.
Third Sunday of Advent
“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.” Are you one to be sent? If God is calling you to be sent as a priest or religious call Fr. Liborio Amaral 416-968-0997 or email vocations@vocations.ca or www.vocationstoronto.ca