6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 11, 2024)

Lent begins on February 14th

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: Helena Heran.

Parish Pancake Breakfast – TODAY!!!

Hosted by the Knight of Columbus Council 1626, in the parish hall after the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Masses TODAY Sunday, February 11.  Pancakes, maple syrup, sausages and fruit cocktail will be served. Coffee, tea, and juice will also be provided.  No reservations required, Join us for a wonderful breakfast! Good Will donations will be accepted at the door, either cash or debit.

Parish Lenten Mission

Join us for three consecutive evenings beginning Sunday, March 3rd at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 4thand Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. Led by Chris Bray, one of Canada’s most prolific Catholic speakers and musicians.  Chris will lead us in three nights of talks about encountering Christ more deeply through this Eucharistic focused parish mission.

Lent Begins on February 14^th  

Lent is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning Spring or Springtime.  Understanding that Lent has no meaning apart from Easter is essential. Lent is a season of preparation that begins on Ash Wednesday.

The season of Lent Easter is a 90-day period.  For the 40 days of Lent we prepare so we are able to celebrate with unfettered joy the 50 days of Easter. Lent is a time of spiritual preparation for those seeking baptism and for the baptized it is a time of spiritual preparation to be ready to renew our baptismal promises. The season of Lent has a penitential spirit.

The season of Lent is a privileged time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These three traditional practices are intended to assist us in preparing to celebrate Easter.The Church invites us to be deliberate and intentional in our prayer; deliberate and intentional in our fasting and acts of charity or service or almsgiving.  We engage in these Lenten practices to prepare us for Easter.We call upon God’s Spirit to assist us in examining our lives, to name what keeps us from living in union with God and then to seek God’s care and guidance as we strive to live in a way that we are in closer union with God. Fasting can be from food, drink, habits or behaviors. We can fast from complaining, being judgmental, wasting time on the internet, gossiping, etc.

Vitamin F: What are you doing for Lent?

Tuesday, February 13^th from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.  The Church invites us to continue to grow in our relationship with God and our understanding of our faith. All are welcome to attend this time of catechesis, conversation and prayer as we prepare for the next liturgical season. We will have some simple refreshments available.  All are welcome.

Liturgy of the Word with Children

We are seeking adult leaders for Liturgy of the Word with Children at the 12:00 p.m. Mass.  The commitment would be once or twice a month on a Sunday. Formation and training will be provided. Please contact David at dmurdoch@archtoronto.org if you are interested in leading this important ministry.

Confirmation Preparation for Adults

If you are an adult, baptized in the Catholic Church and would like to be Confirmed please contact Catherine Ecker (cecker@archtoronto.org or 705 728 2985 ext. 115) for details regarding preparation.

Confirmation will be celebrated close to the feast of Pentecost.

Classic Movies

For this month’s Classic Movies, we’ll be having our Second Annual, laugh-out-loud I Love Lucy Episode Marathon on Thursday, February 22^nd at 2:00 p.m. in the parish hall. This year’s episodes will revolve around Lucy’s attempts to get into show business starting with the famous Vitameatavegamin episode, “Lucy Does a TV Commercial.” All are welcome! Free will offering. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Public Speaking Contest

The Catholic Women’s League invites all Grade 7 and 8 students to participate in the Public Speaking Contest to be held in the parish hall on Saturday, February 24^th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Registration at 9:30 a.m. Contestants will present a prepared speech that is not less than 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes and also asked to prepare a 1 minute impromptu speech. Topic will be given after the prepared speech has been presented.  For further information or questions please contact Cindy Labas at tclabas@hotmail.com or 705-970-4266.

All Adults 55+ -- Ministry with Maturing Adults

All are welcome to attend the various session offered for those in the second half of life. 

VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise Program is held on Tuesday mornings. For details regarding registration please call: VON at 705 737 5044 ext. 221.

Christian Meditation is an ancient form of contemplative prayer rooted in the Christian tradition. We will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13^th, 2024 on Zoom. All are welcome! If you are interested in learning more please contact Catherine Ecker. (cecker@archtoronto.org or 705 728 2985 ext. 115).

Thursday, February 15^th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Join us for cards or your favourite board game. We serve simple refreshments. 

No Registration is required. All are welcome.

Youth Ministry

M.E.R.C.Y. (Ministry to Educate Roman Catholic Youth) is for youth grades J.K. to Gr. 4 and 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, March 8^th.^. Registration required. 

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 next gathering is Friday, February 23^rd.

LIFETEEN – for high school teens to explore their faith through talks, prayer and friendship meeting monthly on Sunday nights. Our next gathering is TODAY Sunday, February 11^th after the 4:00 p.m. Mass.  Dinner provided.

Theology on Tap - At the Flying Monkeys Brewery (in the Attic Lounge upstairs) on the following Sundays from 6:00-9:00 p.m.:  March 17^th, May 5^th and June 23^rd  2024.  Mark your calendars!