April 16th 2017: Easter Vigil – Year A
- Posted On 13th Apr 2017
Masses for the Week
Sat. Apr. 15
- 9:00 am Morning Prayer Only
- 8:00 pm Vigil Mass
Sun. Apr. 16
- 9:00 am †Maxima Viegas
- 11:00 am For the People of the Parish
Mon. Apr. 17
- 9:00 am †Norman Heath
Tues. Apr. 18
- 9:00 am †Joan McNeil
Wed. Apr. 19
- 9:00 am †Mauro Cea
Thurs. Apr. 20
- 9:00 am †Gil Quenneville
Fri. Apr. 21
- 9:00 am
- Intention for James Santos
- Intention for Jordan Santos
- †Vilma Bico Largo
- †Maria Elena
- †Ricardo Alcantara
Sat. Apr. 22
- 9:00 am Intention for Clifford D’Silva
- 5:00 pm †Rosalio Florio
Reflection
The Lord is risen as he said! The Father has responded to Jesus’ obedient yes with new life and surpassing glory. From ancient times the Christian people have gathered to keep the Easter vigil, rejoicing in the Lord’s triumph over sin and death as pledge of their own victory. The scripture readings, many more than usual, recall God’s saving interventions in human history, which culminated in Jesus’ death and resurrection for us. Let us listen with special care tonight to God’s word. It urges us to accept the invitation to love him with all our hearts. Then, as we renew our baptismal commitment, our lives will become more deeply hidden in Christ’s. We will share gladly in his death, in the hope of knowing the joy of his resurrection.
Sunday Mass Book For Canada
Good Shepherd Provide–A-Meal Program
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 23rd
Seventeen years ago, Pope St. John Paul II established a new feast day, Divine Mercy Sunday, to be celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, in response to Jesus’ request for this to St. Faustina in the 1930’s. Jesus said that it would be a day when “I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who will approach the fount of My mercy.”
Preparation
- Novena begins on Good Friday. If you wish to pray it with others, meet at the Divine Mercy image (beside the confessional) after ANY service on that day and after 9:00 a.m. Mass during all of Easter week.
- Acts of Mercy—word, deed and prayer.
- Make a Good Confession
Information and Novena Pamphlets are available at church exits. See the bulletin boards for details of the special Hour of Adoration and Benediction on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23rd.
For more information, please call Bonnie Washer at 416-284-5772
A Happy Easter!
Wish you all a Happy Easter!
– Father Oliver, Father Tony & the Pastoral Team
Sacramental Preparation – Key Dates
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
FIRST COMMUNION MASS DATES
Sunday April 23 @ 1:00 p.m.
- Cardinal Leger
- St. Dominic Savio
- Sunday School
- All other Candidates from associate schools
Sunday April 30 @ 1:00 p.m.
- St. Brendan
- St. Jean de Brebeuf
CONFIRMATION
Classes have started. The next class takes place the week of February 19th. All class lists have been posted in the Narthex
CONFIRMATION MASS DATES
Sunday May 7 @ 2:00 p.m.
- Cardinal Leger
- St. Dominic Savio
- St. Jean de Brebeuf
Monday May 8 @ 7:00 p.m.
- St. Brendan
- Sunday School
- All other Confirmandi from associated schools
Senior Men’s High School Retreat Grades 11 & 12
The Office of Vocations is hosting a day retreat at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Richmond Hill on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event provides a time to pray, interact and socialize with other young Catholic men. Seminarians will deliver talks on practical aspects of faith.
Day includes Holy Mass, Adoration & Confession.
For more information please contact your pastor or call the Office of Vocations at 416-968-0997 or email: vocations@archtoronto.org
2017 Annual Charities Lottery
July 13, 2017
Over 500 prizes to be won
- 1st Prize: $200,000.00
- 2nd Prize: 2017 Ford Mustang Convertible
- 3rd Prize: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab
Tickets: $5.00 each
All proceeds are raised for Special Olympics and Arthritis Society (sale begins weekend of April 1st)
C.W.L. Annual Mass
C.W.L.’s Annual Mass for The Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Saturday April 22nd @ 11:00 a.m.
Mass will take place followed by their annual luncheon.
$20.00 tickets are available.
Parishioners and guests are welcome
Contact Lucia Vacca at 416-283-3536 or Ingrid Hart at 416-282-8775
“Inspired by the Spirit Women Respond to God’s Call”
Theology on Tap East
Our God is Human – A Holy Week Reflection
Faith Connections, the Office of Catholic Youth, and the local parishes invite young adults (19-39) to join us for an evening of thought-provoking theological discussion in a comfortable and relaxed setting, with special guest: Dr. Margaret Lavin, professor Emerita, Reis College, Toronto School of Theology. Munchies provided. Cash bar.
April 10th, 7:00 p.m. @ Boston Pizza (400 Progress Ave.) www.faithconnections.ca
Canada 150 Spring Fling
You are invited to St. Joseph’s CANADA 150 SPRING FLING Saturday, April 29th In St. Joseph’s Hall
6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
$35.00 per Person
Casual red & white or cultural dress
Dining, Dancing, Raffles and Cash Bar
“Let us celebrate the success that is CANADA”
Contact: Bryan Noble (416) 286-6631
Michael McManus (416) 438-8453
Living the Gospel…
Living the Gospel by evangelizing our faith in the greater world…
St. Anthony’s parish in the Diocese of Guntur in India has nine mission stations which are between 10—15 km. away from the parish. There are nearly 350 Catholic families and 500 children going to school from these areas. As the mission stations are a distance from the parish, the faithful do not experience many religious activities Father Mayakuntala Kumar, pastor of the parish, with the support of the Pastoral Mission Fund and ShareLife, is conduction a Children Faith Formation Camp to help the children to become rooted in the Catholic faith.
With our support,Father Kumar is helping to evangelize the faith not only for today, but for the future as well.
Next ShareLife Sunday is May 7. Please give generously