Bulletin — February 17, 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
Saturday, February 16th – 5:00 pm
For: The Parishioners of OLPH Parish
Monday, Feb 18th – 9:30 am Mass – HOLIDAY
Wednesday, Feb. 20th – NO MASS
Note: When there are no intentions, the day is not listed.
| Feb. 16 & 17 | Time | Lectors | Eurcharistic Ministers |
| Saturday | 5:00 pm |
Pat O’Brien Lisa Rossiter-Thornton | Michelle Robert |
| Sunday | 9:30 am | Deidre Kotsiopoulos Chris DeSantis | Mark McDonnell |
| 11:00 am | Paul Zucchi Teresita Nepomuceno | Ann Hudson Terry Mahoney | |
| 4:00 pm | Davin Raiha Nora Newton | Lucy Fernandez |
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
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
| 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 |
MARCH MEETINGS
| Confirmation – PUBLIC SCHOOL | ||
| Tuesday, March 4 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Finance Council | ||
| Tuesday, March 4 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Library |
| First Communion – ALL CANDIDATES | ||
| Wednesday, March 5 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hall |
| Women’s Faith Sharing | ||
| Tuesday, March 18 | 10:30 am | Library |
| Confirmation – ALL CANDIDATES | ||
| Tuesday, March 25 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Hall |
| St. Vincent de Paul | ||
| Tuesday, March 25 | 7:00 pm | Library |
| First Communion – PUBLIC SCHOOL | ||
| Wednesday, March 26 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Piano Rm |
| Baptism Preparation | ||
| Thursday, March 27 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Library |
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.
CRAFT CIRCLE
Next Meeting Friday, Feb 22nd in the Piano Room from 9 – 11 am. All ladies welcome. Any questions contact Mary Gentry at 416-964-6320.
New bi-weekly e-Newsletter “THE INSIDER”
- Starting March 9th
This electronic-Newsletter will inform parishioners of what’s going on in the parish and beyond. Please help to build an e-Community at OLPH by signing up for this exciting publication.
The Insider will include:
- upcoming events (updates/reminders) – not just at OLPH but in the archdiocese and wider community,
- what’s new at OLPH – latest happenings and news around the parish and neighbourhood,
- news/info that was not in time for the paper Bulletin,
- special news (Holy Week schedule, baptismal service, new additions to the website, etc),
- link to the latest weekly Bulletin and homily,
- miscellaneous info including interesting websites, various presentations, fun material, etc.
Some additional information:
- The Insider will be emailed every other Sunday,
- you can subscribe (or unsubscribe) at any time,
- your name and email address will be held in strict confidence to respect your privacy,
- the bulk emailing to be used will show only your name or email address,
- this e-Newsletter is not to be confused with the semi-annual publication of the OLPH “The Icon” Newsletter. Whereas The Icon includes longer articles on various subjects, The Insider will provide brief and timely information.
To receive this bi-weekly e-Newsletter, please email your name and email address to webmaster@olphtoronto.com before March 9. A signup sheet will be available after the March 1-2 weekend Masses – a Committee member will be at the back of the church to answer any questions.
OLPH Website Committee (Roy Sakaguchi, Colleen Smith, Nigel Branker) For further info, phone 416-960-8827.
REGIS COLLEGE – OPEN HOUSE – March 1, 2008
Regis College, the Jesuit Faculty of Theology at U of T, is hosting an Open House on Sat. March 1 From 10 am to 3 pm. All are invited to learn about the programs in lay formation, spiritual direction, biblical studies and general theological education. The day includes free mini-lecture series and a light lunch. For registration, www.regiscollege.ca/openhouse , tel: 416-922-5474 x 238 or email: inquiries@regiscollege.ca.
Vocations
Peter, John & James had a mountaintop experience with Jesus by witnessing His transfiguration. We too can have a mountaintop experience when we open our minds & hearts to following God’s Will for our life. If God is calling you, call Fr. Liborio Amaral 416-968-0997.
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:
The Catholic World Comes to Canada!
Registration is still open for the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Quebec (led by Archbishop Collins) to celebrate the 49th International Eucharistic Congress “The Eucharist: God’s Gift for the Life of the World”, June 15-22, 2008.
Cost is $1,675.00 (all inclusive) Transportation (roundtrip from Toronto), Accommodation, Meals, Registration, and Access to All Events.
This Congress will be the most important religious event of the festivities surrounding the 400th Anniversary of Quebec City (the first Catholic settlement in North America). Pilgrims are welcome from all parishes in Toronto. Cannot Attend? Consider sponsoring a pilgrim!
To register: www.archtoronto.org/congress or email vocations@vocations.ca
Annual Twilight Retreat
at University of St. Michael’s College on March 5, 2008 with Fr. David W. Katulski, CSB as Retreat Director. Theme is “The Call to Holiness: ‘Be Holy for I, Your God, am Holy”.
Retreat is $25. and includes Dinner at 5:30 pm at Univ. of St. Michael’s College, Odette Student Lounge, Brennan Hall, Elmsley Place, Toronto. To register or for more info 416-926-7260 or email: smc.alumniafairs@utoronto.ca Register by mail and send cheque to Alumni Affairs, Univ of St. Michael’s College, 81 St. Mary St. Toronto M5S 1J4. Registration forms in vestibule.
READING GLASSES
If you are having difficulty reading this bulletin, it may be because you left your glasses at the church. If you think you left them here, please call the office as we have several pairs.
Mature lady
seeks position caring for senior. Experienced in chronic & palliative care. Flexible hours. References available. Call JoAnne 416-483-7840.