Around St. Mary's This Week (19 September 2021)...

Posted : Sep-16-2021

local charity St. Vincent de Paul Collection this weekend...

This month, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates our founder, Blessed Frederick Ozanam. Our annual collection (green envelopes) is today, September 18/19. We are able to serve our clients only through the generosity of our parishioners. We continue to provide gift cards from Giant Tiger where clients are able to purchase groceries. Donations can be made by cheque payable to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary's Conference. (This is a bank requirement) or through E-transfer to ssvpoffice@gmail.com or use the poor boxes in the church. Tax receipts for green envelopes will be included in your St. Mary's receipt. Other receipts will be issued by SSVP. Please be sure to include your name and address on all donations.

On behalf of our Ministry and our clients thank you for your continued support and prayers.

prayer requests Praying for the Sick

If you or a family member is sick please let us know and we shall add their name to our prayer list which is posted in the gathering space of the church.

We remember in pray those who have died recently including Mary Jean Murray, Sharon Poechman, David Hurtibese, Connie Giguere, David Collingbourne and Tony Neil.

Hospital sign Ministry to the Hospitalized

If you or a family member are hospitalized please contact the parish so you or they may receive a pastoral visit.

American Sign Language

We are looking for someone who knows ASL and would be available to bring Holy Communion to a parishioner. If you are able to assist please contact the parish office or email stmarysba@archtoronto.org

With Burning Hearts: 4th Annual Parish Ministry Conference

A virtual event from October 26 to 30, 2021 sponsored by the Office of Formation, Archdiocese of Toronto. Registration is now open, there is no cost for this event. Details are available at https://www.archtoronto.org/conference

coat of arms Cardinal Thomas Collins’ Pastoral Letter on Stewardship-section 1

The Meaning of Stewardship

Cardinal Thomas Collins’ Pastoral Letter on Stewardship is organized into four sections, with the first being The Meaning of Stewardship in the Christian Life. This section explores the reality that we are invited by God to be good stewards of His gifts. “If we truly have the spirit of stewardship, we will not let God’s gifts go to waste, and we will not selfishly cling to them, but use them graciously to serve others, and in doing so give glory to God.” To read the full pastoral letter, download resources, and learn more about deep stewardship, please www.archtoronto.org/stewardship.

Wedding Anniversaries

If you celebrated a wedding anniversary in September we shall pray with you and share in your joy at all Sunday (Saturday evening) Masses on September 25th and 26th. Please join us in thanking God for the gift of the married couples in our midst.

LIFE CHAIN

Sunday, October 3 from 2-3:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified. For the Barrie brothers, please meet in the Kozlov Centre Northwest corner of Bayfield and Cundles parking lot at 1:30 p.m. others please meet at Bayfield Street at Cundles Rd. from 2-3:00 p.m.

MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS

The Ministry with Maturing Adults seeks to support the lifelong faith development of women and men throughout all phases of the pre-retirement and retirement years. Programs are open to everyone.

Celebrating Autumn and Re-Connecting During Covid -Wednesday, September 22^ndfrom 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. We are excited to host an afternoon of conversation, simple refreshments and music. If you are ready to re-connect with members of St. Mary’s Parish please plan on attending this afternoon session. Weather permitting, we will meet at the front of the church, chairs will be provided. If we need to move indoors you will be asked to wear a mask. If you have any questions please contact Catherine Ecker at 705 728 2985 ext. 115 or email: cecker@archtoronto.org.

Christian Meditation meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The next session on Tuesday, September 21^st will be held in St. Joseph’s Room at 10:30 a.m. If you are interested in learning more about this form of prayer please contact Catherine Ecker. (cecker@archtoronto.org or 705 728 2985 ext. 115) All are welcome.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

The Catholic Women’s League of the Toronto Diocese invites you to attend the 4th Moira Ste. Marie Memorial online lecture: Catholic Education “Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together” on Wednesday, October 20 via zoom from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Register by October 12 at https://www.cwltoronto.ca.

YOUTH MINISTRY

EDGE is a youth ministry program for youth grades 5-8 to come together once a month on a Friday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. EDGE is a safe, fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith and most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Our Kick-Off night is Friday, September 24^th.

LIFE TEEN – for high school teens to explore their faith through talks, prayer and friendship meeting monthly on Sunday nights. Our Kick-off Night is Sunday, September 26^th after the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Dinner provided.

M.E.R.C.Y. (Ministry to Educate Roman Catholic Youth) is for youth grades J.K. to Gr. 4and gathers once a month on Friday nights from 6:00-7:30 p.m. where we explore our faith in a dynamic way through activities, games, crafts and music. Our next gathering is Friday, October 8^th.Registration required.

For information on our Youth Ministry please email stmarysyouthministrybarrie@gmail.com or call Shannon Barks at 705-229-7426.

Preparing for Sacraments!

Important Information Meetings for Families!

Cross and flame Preparing for Confirmation in Eastertime 2022:

An Information Meeting for Parents and Young People

There will be an information meeting for parents and young people who are currently in grade 7 or older, baptized in the Roman Catholic Church and would like to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Participation in an information meeting is essential. Details regarding the preparation process, registration and the celebration of Confirmation will be shared at the meeting. The meeting will be in the church, masks are required and physical distancing will be maintained. You may attend on either Thursday, October 7th or Tuesday, October 19th. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will conclude at 8:30 p.m.

Chalice and Bread Preparing Young People for first Holy Communion:

An Information Meeting for Parents

There will be an information meeting for parents of children who are currently in grade 2 or older, baptized in the Roman Catholic Church and would like to prepare their child to begin to share in Holy Communion. The meeting will in the church, masks are required and physical distancing will be maintained. You are asked to arrange for childcare so you may participate fully. You may attend on either Tuesday, October 5th or Thursday, October 21st. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will conclude at 8:30 p.m.

Questions regarding the preparation process for Confirmation or first sharing in Holy Communion please contact the parish catechist: Catherine at 705 728 2985 ext. 115 or Email: cecker@archtoronto.org.

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