March 12, 2023 Third Sunday of Lent Year A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Mar 11 09:30 AM | † Betty Stalteri |
| Sat Mar 11 05:00 PM | Intention of Malia and Minda Maristanes |
| Sun Mar 12 09:00 AM | Intention of Hector & Merlyn Rebello |
| Sun Mar 12 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Mar 12 07:00 PM | † Sahr Folleh |
| Mon Mar 13 09:00 AM | † Esther Gerner |
| Tue Mar 14 09:00 AM | Intention of Garry Tanuan |
| Wed Mar 15 09:00 AM | † Patrick Paraan |
| Thu Mar 16 09:00 AM | † Tony Fernandes |
| Fri Mar 17 09:00 AM | † Patrick Fernandes † Patricio P. Diago † Deacon Peter Doyle Intention of Alexa Danielle Ricafranca Intention of Menita & Joseph Cuenca Intention of Laura Danielak & son |
| Fri Mar 17 07:30 PM | † Peter & Flora Guiman † Gilbert Ramirez † Doris D' Souza † Ioyola Mackey † Vivginia Perez |
| Sat Mar 18 09:00 AM | † Dolphy D' Silva |
| Sat Mar 18 05:00 PM | † Albamo Alvares |
REFLECTION
We all long for a full life, for unbroken happiness. Today’s gospel tells us that Jesus is as important to our happiness as water is to life. In Jesus’ encounter with a sinner and heretic we discover the story of our own conversion from sin. The hardness of our hearts makes us as slow as the Samaritan woman to admit that material things do not satisfy, and as rebellious as the Israelites in the desert to trust the Lord. But our unhappiness allows us to experience God’s love all the more. Once we ask Jesus for life and admit our sin, we do not find shame but liberation to be our best selves. Nor can we contain our joy. We become apostles, as the woman shared her knowledge of Christ. Recognizing Jesus to be savior brings new life. Ours is not the only thirst. It was Jesus’ thirst which brought about the encounter in Samaria, and it is his thirst for a bountiful harvest, his desire to give living water, the indwelling Spirit, which brings us the gift of unending happiness.
PAVING OF THE PARKING LOT
We have received approval to proceed with the paving of the parking lot to the west of the church. This will provide us with an additional 76 parking spots. A sketch will be posted shortly in the Narthex of what the parking lot will look like. We have started submission of applications to the city for the permits to proceed. We expect to receive these permits by mid April at which time we will go out to tender for construction. We expect the construction to occur during the summer and look to have it completed by the end of September.
CATHOLIC WOMENS’ LEAGUE
All women of the parish are invited to the CWL General Meeting on Monday, March 13th at 7:00 pm. Rosary followed by the meeting in Room 2. Refreshments will be available.
Come join us and feel free to bring a friend!
Lenten Season 2023
As part of our parish Lenten activities, parishioners are encouraged to attend with their families!
TDC St. Michaels Scholarship
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada is offering a scholarship of $3,000 to St. Michael’s College. This scholarship is open to any young woman who is of Catholic faith, who is completing her secondary school education, and who has indicated on her application to the University of Toronto that St. Michael’s College is her first choice. The applicant must be entering the Faculty of Arts and Science in one of the following areas of study: Commerce, Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences or Sciences. The applications must be submitted by May 31, 2023.
For further information, please contact Lucia Vacca at 416-283-3536
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION DATES
Confirmation
Confirmation means accepting responsibility for your faith and your destiny. The focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion is one of our three sacraments of initiation. It is through these sacraments of initiation that we become full members of the
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 2023
CAPACITY REACHED! We have already met our seat capacity . Thank you to those of you who have registered to join us for this pilgrimage.
Holy Eucharist – Transportation
Those wishing to take the Holy Eucharist to their sick loved ones must do so with a pyx.
They must also have the pyx burse/ purse hanging down their necks for reverently placing and taking the Eucharist.
Without the pyx and the pyx burse/purse we will be unable to give the Eucharist for people in this circumstance.
Edge Youth Ministry
Thank you for your overwhelming response to the fundraiser and for all your prayers. God is truly moving hearts! Many of our youth will benefit from your generosity. We are praying for all of you.
FORMED
Please visit FORMED at (https://formed.org) where you can gain access to thousands of the best Catholic movies, programs, audio and books instantly. This incredible resource is available to our parishioners for free! Please call the Parish Office for the Parish Access code and/or more information.