Bulletin — March 2, 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
Tuesday, March 4th – 12:10 pm
For: Brian Brady (D) Req. by Pat Brady
Thursday, March 6th – 12:10 pm
For: Frank McLaughlin (D) Req. by Irene Hatch
Friday March 7th – 12:10 pm
For: Joseph Sprokkelenburg (D) Req. by Carolyn DaSilva
NOTE: Because of Preparations for the World Day of Prayer Service at OLPH, our community Way of the Cross Service will NOT BE HELD ON FRIDAY, March 7, 2008.
Note: When there are no intentions, the day is not listed.
| March 8 & 9 | Time | Lectors | Eurcharistic Ministers |
| Saturday | 5:00 pm | James Archer Pat O’Brien | Bernie Fitzpatrick |
| Sunday | 9:30 am | Mary Chalmers Brian Dourley | Mary Cahill |
| 11:00 am | Sue Wayne Teresita Nepomuceno | Peter and Martha Bennett | |
| 4:00 pm | Nora Newton Donogh O'Brien | Judy Dempsey |
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.
SUNDAY ENVELOPES FOR 2008
We have 82 boxes of envelopes that parishioners did not pick up. They will be cancelled this week as noted in the bulletin during Jan & February.
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 |
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 |
Reflections on Holy Week with Fr. Guenter Petricek
On Friday, March 14th beginning with the celebration of Mass at 12:10 pm, followed by the Stations of the Cross, Fr. Guenter will give a presentation on the Celebrations of Holy Week in the parish hall at 1 pm. Bring your lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please reserve your seat by calling Helen at 416-489-1540 ext 221 and leave your name and number if you miss her.
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: March 29 (Sat) at 5:00 pm, April 27 at 9:30 am and May 25 at 11:00 am
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.
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”.
To register call 416-926-7260 or email: smc.alumniafairs@utoronto.caNATIONAL CATHOLIC MISSION 2008
On Monday, March 3 (part 1) and Tuesday, March 4 (part 2) at 7 pm and repeated at 11 pm on Vision TV (Channel 60), “Keeping a Mellow Heart in a Bitter Time”. The host is internationally acclaimed writer and speaker Fr. Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I. For additional info call 1-888-383-6277 or see web site: www.dailymass.ca
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
| March 15 - Sat March 16 - Sun | 5:00 pm 9:30, 11:00 & 4 pm | Palm Sunday |
| March 17 Monday | 7:30 pm | OLPH Lenten Penance Celebration |
| March 20 Thursday | 7:30 - 9:00 pm No 12;10 mass | Holy Thursday Liturgy |
| March 21 Friday | 12 noon | Ecumenical Way of the Cross |
| March 21 Friday | 3:00 pm | Good Friday Service |
| March 22 Saturday | 8:00 pm | Easter Vigil |
| March 23 Sunday | 9:30 & 11:00 am No 4:00 pm mass | Easter Sunday |
| March 24 Monday | 9:30 am mass No 12:10 pm mass | Easter Monday |
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: