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Around St. Mary's This Week (8 August 2021)
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Please remember all who have died recently including Joanne Leroux. |
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As the baptized, it is our joyful duty to pray for the those who are sick, those who have died and for the needs of the world. Including these intentions as part of your morning or evening prayers as part of your prayer before meals is one way to deepen our call to prayer.
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If you or a family member are hospitalized please contact the parish so you or they may receive a pastoral visit. |
As the baptized we all share in the ministry of prayer. 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.
Prayers of the Faithful
Ministry to the Hospitalized
“It is solved by walking” --St. Augustine
St. Mary’s has a labyrinth directly in front of the main church doors.
If you are interested in learning more about the ancient practice of contemplative prayer associated with walking the labyrinth please contact Catherine Ecker (caecker@archtoronto.org).
The practice of walking the labyrinth is a wonderful way to pray while outside.
Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed
Due to the protocols surrounding COVID-19, this year’s Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed has unfortunately been cancelled at our seven Catholic cemeteries. His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins will celebrate and livestream a special Mass in honour of our faithful departed on Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. The mass can be viewed here: www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live.
Here in the parish, the Mass on Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. will be offered for the souls of the Faithful Departed of the parish in the past year.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
NEW TO OUR PARISH?
If you are a new parishioner of St. Mary’s Church we offer you a warm welcome.
Please take the time to register with the parish.
You may wish to choose to support the parish through offertory envelopes or preauthorized giving. Preauthorized giving forms are available from our parish website https://stmarysba.archtoronto.org/About-Us/downloadable-forms or from the parish office.
Offertory envelopes and parish registration forms are also available at the from our parish office. We thank you for your support and are glad you’re here!
VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise Program is held on Tuesday mornings. For details regarding beginning dates and registration please call: VON at 705 737 5044 ext. 221.
MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS
Christian Meditation meets weekly, online. If you are interested in learning more this form of prayer please contact Catherine Ecker. (cecker@archtoronto.org or 705 728 2985 ext. 115) The next session is on Tuesday August 10th at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Life Story Writing Program: September 2021
“The Life Story Writing Programme provides an opportunity to stop, take stock, and look back over the process of life in order to gain deeper understanding, clearer perspective and a more integrated view. Undertaken from a faith perspective, it is a search for evidence in your life that God has been with you and is still with you. Such discovery nourishes one’s inner being, renews one’s spirit and energizes for the journey ahead.” Dr. Richard Johnson
We will offer this six-week program beginning Monday. September 20th. The sessions will be held from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. For details please contact Catherine Ecker at cecker@archtoronto.org or call 705 728 2985 ext. 115.
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August 10, 19 and 26, 2021 After a lengthy time of preparation, that has been interrupted more than once, with joy we shall celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our young people. During the Rite of Confirmation, the Church prays that those to be confirmed will be strengthened to be more like Christ. We invite you to pray for our candidates, their sponsors and families. Candidates and sponsors are reminded to arrive at 6:30 p.m. There is designated seating for candidates and sponsors. Please remember to maintain physical distancing, wear your mask and practice good hand hygiene. |
Celebrating Confirmation:
YOUTH MINISTRY: WALKING WITH THE CANADIAN MARTYRS PILGRIMAGE
We are very excited to be offering our first ever Walking Pilgrimage from St. John's Church in Waubaushene to St. Ann's Church in Penetang. Our young people are invited to join us on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at 7:00 p.m.
This pilgrimage is “Walking with the Canadian Martyrs” and is for those going into Grade 7 through to post-secondary. Along the way, we will highlight the lives of some of the Canadian martyrs who died for the Faith on the very ground we tread. In this way, we want the youth to realize that Canadian soil is holy ground, given to us by God to enrich. God has given us a distinct call as Canadian Catholics to radically share the light of Christ with those who are deprived of it, even when the surrounding culture is shy to take up the Faith, misunderstands it, or even persecutes it.
The cost of the pilgrimage is $15 per pilgrim, which covers snacks and water along the way, as well as dinner. We will attend Mass at 5:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Church in Penetang and dinner will follow Mass. Please fill out the Google Form below as soon as possible as there are limited spaces allowed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ4cchEbgKpqdD_ne5RvQ5_OtzTiiYzOQylZiPs2flP6eT1A/viewform?usp=sf_link
“These uncertain times are especially difficult for addiction clients. Our programs would not be open without ShareLife donors, Through your support we are able to dramatically reduce social isolation for men and women living with mental health and addictions.” — Robin Griller, St. Michael’s Homes
Monthly Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) is a convenient way to spread your ShareLife contribution throughout the year. To enroll, please fill out a ShareLife envelope at your parish or contact ShareLife at slife@archtoronto.org or 416-934-3411.
Our Parish Goal this year is $100,000
To-date we have raised $119,405.39
Thank you to all those who are dropping off donations to ShareLife at the parish office.
