Bulletin — February 3, 2008
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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 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. Attractive features include:
- audio version of the weekly homilies and readings
- new Daily Devotions on lower left menu (Minute Meditations, Saint of the Day, Readings of the Day)
- Parish History (from 1923 to the present).
A Lenten Pilgrimage of Sacred Spaces 2008 (Feb. 6 - Mar. 19)
An insert on this schedule was placed in this bulletin. Click here to view PDF version.
MASSes OF THE WEEK — Rosary at 11:50 am
Sunday, February 3rd – 9:30 am
For: The Parishioners of OLPH Parish
Monday, February 4th – 12:10 pm
For: Lilian Maloney (D) Req. by Aranka Borbas
Tues, February 5th – 12:10 pm – Multiple Intentions
For: Frank Kenney (D) Req. by Gisele & Family
Wednesday, February 6th - 12:10 pm
For: Brian Brady (D) Req. by Pat Brady
Note: When there are no intentions, the day is not listed.
Lectors — February 9 - 10
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Pat O’Brien & Audrey Heinz |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Melanie Duras & Mary Chalmers |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Giannina Ferrara & James Archer |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Davin Raiha & Mic Jory |
Eucharistic Ministers — February 9 - 10
| Sat. 5:00 pm | Irene Smeaton |
| Sun. 9:30 am | Ann Killian |
| Sun. 11:00 am | Martha & Peter Bennett |
| Sun. 4:00 pm | Judy Dempsey |
Ash Wednesday - February 6th
- School Mass and distribution of ashes at 9:15 am
- Mass and distribution of ashes 12:10 and 7:30 pm
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 |
FEBRUARY MEETINGS
| World Day of Prayer Meeting | ||
| Thursday, Feb. 7 | 10 – 11:30 am | Library |
| RCIA | ||
| Thursday, Feb. 7 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| St. Vincent de Paul East Council Meeting | ||
| Thursday, Feb. 7 | 7:30 pm Mass | Church |
| Thursday, Feb. 7 | 8 :00 – 9:30 pm | Piano Rm |
| Women’s Faith Sharing | ||
| Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 10:30 am | Library |
| CONFIRMATION – PUBLIC SCHOOL | ||
| Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Finance Council | ||
| Tuesday, Feb. 12 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| First Communion – ALL CANDIDATES | ||
| Wednesday, Feb. 13 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hall |
| Screening Committee | ||
| Wednesday, Feb. 13 | 7:30 pm | Library |
| Pastoral Council | ||
| Tuesday, Feb. 19 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| First Communion – PUBLIC SCHOOL | ||
| Wednesday, Feb. 20 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Women’s Faith Sharing | ||
| Tuesday, Feb. 26 | 10:30 am | Library |
| CONFIRMATION – ALL CANDIDATES | ||
| Tuesday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hall |
| St. Vincent de Paul Meeting | ||
| Tuesday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 pm | Library |
| First Communion – PUBLIC SCHOOL | ||
| Wednesday, Feb. 27 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
NEW OFFICE HOURS
Effective February 1st, 2008, the new office hours will be Monday to Thursday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm (closed for lunch 1-1:30)
and 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Closed Fridays
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, March 27th, 2008 at 7:30 pm in the Library.
The upcoming Baptism dates are: February 17 at 4:00 pm and March 29 (Sat) at 5:00 pm
Reflections on Lent by Fr. Guenter Petricek
There will be a Mini-Retreat on Thursday, February 7th starting with the 12:10 mass. The Retreat will be in the parish hall and will end approximately 3 pm. Please bring your own lunch. Refreshments will be provided. Please call Helen at 416-489-1540 x 221 to reserve your place. Leave your name and tel. number if you miss her.
World Day of Prayer 2008
Churches on-the-Hill World Day of Prayer Service, Friday, March 7, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (St. Clair & Mt. Pleasant Rd). Everyone is invited to take part in this worldwide event. Reception following the service. Please join us.
Tax-saving alert related with BCE
BCE (Bell Canada), one of Canada's premier telecommunications companies, has confirmed a take-over bid and will soon become a private company. All common shareholders are required to sell or donate their BCE securities and will face a large tax bill because of the greatly appreciated value of their stock. By donating your shares to our parish, ShareLife, The Shepherds' Trust, St. Augustine's Seminary or any other charity within the Church, you can avoid the taxes on gains, dividend reinvestments and stock splits and spin-offs. Please consider using this opportunity as the deadline to sell is expected to be this spring.
Please call Paul Nazareth, Manager of Planned Giving and Major Gifts at the Archdiocese 416-934-3400, ext. 561 for information on all gifts of shares (or any non-cash property). Please share this message with other Catholics you know!
Requirements for Marriage - at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- For a couple to be married at our Lady of Perpetual Help, at least one of the individuals must live within the boundaries of the parish. If one of the individuals is not Catholic, it is the Catholic party that must live within the boundaries of the parish.
- North: Chaplin Crescent, Davisville Avenue
- East: Forman Avenue, Cleveland Street, Bayview Avenue, Bayview Avenue Extension
- South: Crescent Road, Park Drive Reservation
- West: Yonge Street, CPR tracks, Avenue Road, St. Clair Avenue West, Oriole Road, Lonsdale Road, Oriole Parkway, Kilbarry Road
- If neither party seeking to be married at Our Lady of Perpetual Help lives within the boundaries of the parish, then they must have been registered as a parishioner and financially supporting the parish for a year before any date for a marriage will be discussed.
For your convenience, the following are the boundaries of the parish:
Vocations
“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven.” Do not be discouraged by jeers when considering religious life or priesthood. If God is calling you, call Fr. Liborio Amaral at 416-968-0997. or email vocations@vocations.ca
Toronto’s Catholic Schools Have Faith in Your Child
Registration begins in February 2008 for Kindergarten and French Immersion at all Catholic elementary schools throughout the City of Toronto. For your convenience, extended registration hours will take place on February 7th from 6 – 8:30 pm. For more info please contact the Catholic school nearest you or 416-222-8282 ext 5314 or visit the Board’s website at www.tcdsb.org.
Support for Separated or Divorced Catholics
Catholic Family Services of Toronto is offering another series for “Families and Individuals Experiencing Separation or Divorce. The program will be offered from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at our Central office, 1155 Yonge St. (Summerhill subway station) beginning Feb. 21, 2008 and at our North Office, at 5799 Yonge St. (Finch Subway station). For more info call Singer at the Central Office, 416-921-1163 or Mario Esposito at the North Office at 416-222-0048.
The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute
invites you to join medical professionals from across the country for a national conference examining the vocation of the Catholic physician and relevant issues for those working in the health care sector. Conference will be held at University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, April 25-27. For more info call 416-926-2335 or www.ccbi-utoronto.ca or see OLPH vestibule for brochures.
READING GLASSES
If you think you left them at OLPH please call the office as we have several pair.