IN MEMORIAL GIVING O C P - St Benedict Parish · One aspect of Salesianity that connects with me is...
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Sunday November 9 th , 2014 – 32 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Praying for Salesians in Formation Please keep in prayer Br. Minh One aspect of Salesianity that connects with me is the idea of mission. I feel I am called to be a missionary, not because I am hungry for experience nor do I feel the need to accomplish something. I do it because I want to understand the lives of other people who are different from me, and I do it because I think it is terrible just to live with one's own privileges. I think too much comfort will eventually lead to isolation; for we are living in a time where there are two dynamic forces pulling us together and apart as a group of people sharing a planet. Pulling together globalization and instant communication, on one hand and on the other separation or fragmentation of cultures into smaller groups, such as with developing countries. In most of these places, the Salesians live and work side by side with the people. My hope in the near future is to be able to follow in their footsteps and to contribute my time and energy for the people. IN MEMORIAL GIVING Our parish is where we celebrate the special moments of our lives. It is where we come to be married, see our children and grandchildren baptized, come to be reconciled with God, and to be nourished by the Holy Eucharist. Our parish is where we will come to take our final journey out of this world and into the next. One way you can show others that the Church is important to you is to request that all in lieu of flowers donations made in your memory be directed toward your parish or favourite Archdiocesan charity. To ensure that your wishes are fulfilled, let your family know of your intention. Then sign and date the attached “In Lieu of Flowers Request” form and keep it with your will. The Archdiocese will ensure that In Memoriam cards are delivered to the funeral home for the visitation. THE VISITATION Join us for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, confession, reflection, prayer, praise and worship and fellowship! Everyone is welcome so invite your friends, family, community and youth group! FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14, 7PM Mamma’s House fellowship follows in parish hall. All are welcome! OUT OF THE COLD PROGRAM November 16, 2014-March 22, 2015 In the spirit of charity together as a parish, we will host dinners and provide bagged lunches on November 23, February 1 and March 22. For the month of December instead of a meal we will provide each guest with a Christmas gift bag containing essential items such as a tooth brush, a disposable razor, a couple pair of socks, travel size toothpaste, deodorant and shaving cream and some candy/chocolate treats. A wish list has been posted in the Church foyer above the wooden box in which you may place the items you wish to donate. We urge those wanting to contribute to do so as soon as possible in order that we can start assembling the gift bags for Christmas. For those wishing to make a cash donation to be applied towards this cause, or contribute to the meal being prepared on November 23 rd , 2014, you will find us at the back of the church after each Mass this weekend or you can contact Catherine: 416-795-4310. Thank you for your continued generosity and kindness. Syrian Refugee Family Arriving Next Week The Resettlement Committee is happy to announce that the Syrian refugee family our parish is sponsoring is scheduled to arrive in Toronto next Thursday, November 13. The Committee is grateful for the full and generous financial support from a private family donor and for several donors from Markham and their friends from out of province. Words of gratitude also go to our friends in Markham who greatly support the sponsorship with the collection and delivery of furniture and household items and clothing for the family. Within our parish family, thanks go to all those who signed up to offer temporary housing, to cook a meal, to orient the family to our city with a ride on the TTC. If you haven’t already been contacted, you will be soon. The family, a mother, father and 2 year old son, will travel to Canada via Beirut, Lebanon. Let’s pray for their safety as they travel to their new home with us. A Place to Call Home Compassionate God, no one is a stranger to you and no one is ever far from your loving care. Watch over those who are separated from their loved ones and homeland; those who fear persecuon and hope for a beer life in our community. May we reach out in welcome to all those who arrive as refugees, embracing one another so that together, your hope, O God, will be our future.
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Sunday November 9th
, 2014 – 32nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Praying for Salesians in Formation Please keep in prayer
Br. Minh One aspect of Salesianity that connects with me is the idea of mission. I feel I am called to be a missionary, not because I am hungry for experience nor do I feel the need to accomplish something. I do it because I want to understand the lives of other people who are different from me, and I do it because I think it is terrible just to live with one's own privileges. I think too much comfort will eventually lead to isolation; for we are living in a time where there are two dynamic forces pulling us together and apart as a group of people sharing a planet. Pulling together globalization and instant communication, on one hand and on the other separation or fragmentation of cultures into smaller groups, such as with developing countries. In most of these places, the Salesians live and work side by side with the people. My hope in the near future is to be able to follow in their footsteps and to contribute my time and energy for the people.
IN MEMORIAL GIVING
Our parish is where we celebrate the special moments of our lives. It is where we come to be married, see our children and grandchildren baptized, come to be reconciled with God, and to be nourished by the Holy Eucharist. Our parish is where we will come to take our final journey out of this world and into the next. One way you can show others that the Church is important to you is to request that all in lieu of flowers donations made in your memory be directed toward your parish or favourite Archdiocesan charity. To ensure that your wishes are fulfilled, let your family know of your intention. Then sign and date the attached “In Lieu of Flowers Request” form and keep it with your will. The Archdiocese will ensure that In Memoriam cards are delivered to the funeral home for the visitation.
THE VISITATION Join us for an evening of Eucharistic
Adoration, confession, reflection, prayer, praise and worship and fellowship!
Everyone is welcome so invite your friends, family, community and youth group!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14, 7PM Mamma’s House fellowship
follows in parish hall. All are welcome!
OUT OF THE COLD PROGRAM November 16, 2014-March 22, 2015
In the spirit of charity together as a parish, we will host dinners and provide bagged lunches on November 23, February 1 and March 22. For the month of December instead of a meal we will provide each guest with a Christmas gift bag containing essential items such as a tooth brush, a disposable razor, a couple pair of socks, travel size toothpaste, deodorant and shaving cream and some candy/chocolate treats.
A wish list has been posted in the Church foyer above the wooden box in which you may place the items you wish to donate. We urge those wanting to contribute to do so as soon as possible in order that we can start assembling the gift bags for Christmas.
For those wishing to make a cash donation to be applied towards this cause, or contribute to the meal being prepared on November 23
rd, 2014, you will find us at the back of the church
after each Mass this weekend or you can
contact Catherine: 416-795-4310.
Thank you for your continued generosity and kindness.
Syrian Refugee Family
Arriving Next Week
The Resettlement Committee is happy to announce that the Syrian refugee family our parish is sponsoring is scheduled to arrive in Toronto next Thursday, November 13.
The Committee is grateful for the full and generous financial support from a private family donor and for several donors from Markham and their friends from out of province. Words of gratitude also go to our friends in Markham who greatly support the sponsorship with the collection and delivery of furniture and household items and clothing for the family.
Within our parish family, thanks go to all those who signed up to offer temporary housing, to cook a meal, to orient the family to our city with a ride on the TTC. If you haven’t already been contacted, you will be soon.
The family, a mother, father and 2 year old son, will travel to Canada via Beirut, Lebanon. Let’s pray for their safety as they travel to their new home with us.
A Place to Call Home
Compassionate God, no one is a stranger to you
and no one is ever far from your loving care.
Watch over those who are separated
from their loved ones and homeland;
those who fear persecution
and hope for a better life in our community.
May we reach out in welcome
to all those who arrive as refugees,
embracing one another so that together,
your hope, O God, will be our future.
Sunday November 9th
, 2014 – 32nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, November 10 8:00am Dora Pandolfi by Antoniette Pace 7:30pm Memorial Mass ~ Carmine Elia
Tuesday, November 11 10:30am Mass at Kipling Acres 7:30pm Lawrence & Carmela Peresso by Dominic, Susan & Nicholas Peresso
Wednesday, November 12 8:00am Antonio & Maria Vono by Giovanni & Angela Vono
Thursday, November 13 8:00am Maria Fung by Clara Wu
Friday, November 14 8:00am Deceased members of the Pace family by Pace siblings
Saturday, November 15 8:00am Maria Fung by Clara Wu 5:00pm Des Roberts by family
Sunday, November 16 8:00am Gaetano & Maria Bucci by Cascioli family 9:30am Marino Moras by family 9:30am For the People 11:00am Living Intention for Veronica Tuzi by Mom & Dad 12:45pm Maria Wojdat by Marcelli family
ST. BENEDICT CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Parish Hall
Knitted & Sewn Articles - Blankets & Quilts
Bake Table
Elephant Table
Coffee/Tea & Muffins
Donations of Baked Goods for the Bake Table.
Please drop off on Friday morning,
November 21st in the parish hall
Shepherds’ Trust Collection
As members of our Catholic community, we regularly benefit from the tireless service of our priests. Called by God and ordained to care for His people, our priests serve our families, in churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, missions and on the streets. The Shepherds’ Trust ensures our priests can live their retirement years with dignity.
The Shepherds’ Trust collection will take place in all parishes in the Archdiocese during the weekend of November 15/16. Envelopes will be distributed the weekend of November 8/9.
This fund does more than just support our priest’s in their twilight years; it represents a very tangible gesture of thanks for the blessings we have received. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Sunday Missals $5 ADULTS ~ $10 YOUTH
ON SALE NEXT WEEKEND NOVEMBER 15/16 proceeds benefit KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES
The liturgical year ends with the feast of Christ the King on the last Sunday of November and the new church year begins with Advent. You’ll need a new missal for the start of Advent: November 29 & 30.
The Sunday Missal is intended to be a tool used at home for preparing for the weekly Sunday Mass. Parishioners are encouraged to purchase a copy of the missal for themselves for use during personal prayer time during the week by reading and reflecting on the gospel and readings for the upcoming Sunday. This prayer style better prepares us to listen to God’s Word as it is proclaimed on Sunday.
St. Benedict Parish Outstanding Debt
OUTSTANDING DEBT as at September 30, 2014 $136,246.67
LESS DEBT REPAYMENT for October 2014 ($ 1,435.00)
BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT
as at October 31, 2014
$134,811.67
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION
SUNDAY OFFERING $8,502
PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING (PAG)
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014
SUNDAY OFFERING $3,546.65
DEBT REPAYMENT OFFERING $ 305.00
SHARELIFE $ 153.00
TOTAL $4,004.65
Thank you for your ongoing generous support!
Please pray for the Dead, Especially:
Leo Trovo & Arleigh Glover
Eucharistic Adoration
Adorers Greatly Needed
Mondays: 1-2 am; 2-3 am; 6-7 pm; 7-8 pm
Tuesdays: 3-4 am; 4-5 am; 9-10 am;
3-4 pm; 4-5 pm
Wednesdays: 7-8 pm
Fridays: 9-10 am; 9-10 pm
If you are interested to spend an hour with Our Lord
Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, please contact
Teresa Villahermosa at [email protected] or
phone 416-743-5338. Thank you.
