Around St. Mary's This Week (3 October 2021)

Today is ShareLife Sunday!

Thank you to all who have responded to date!

Our Parish Goal is $100,000.00.  To-date we have collected $126,220.39!

We encourage you to give during this weekend’s special collection. You can also donate online at www.sharelife.org.  By doing so, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of poor and marginalized members of our community.  Monthly Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) is a convenient way to spread your ShareLife contribution throughout the year. Simply submit a void cheque in a ShareLife envelope to the parish office or drop it in the offertory basket. Contact ShareLife at slife@archtoronto.org or 416-934-3411 if you have any questions about pre-authorized giving.

Please give generously. You CAN work wonders!

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 Audrey Taylor, Tony Neil, Olinda Germaine, Georgina Carroll, Sean Hinds, Denise L’Oranger.

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.

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

YOUTH MINISTRY

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. 

LIFE TEEN – for high school teens to explore their faith through talks, prayer and friendship meeting monthly on Sunday nights. Our next gathering is Sunday, October 10^th after the 4:00 p.m. Mass.  Dinner provided.

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, October 22^nd.

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

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.

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.

Christian Meditation meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The next session on Tuesday, October 5th will be online via Zoom. 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.

Neighbourhood Circle: Before the pandemic residents from St. Mary’s Residence would meet monthly for conversation and refreshments. Neighbourhood Circle is expanding to include people at St. Mary’s Residence and the larger community. If you would like to join others for a time of conversation, simple refreshments and discussion please come to St. Mary’s Parish on Thursday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. We will meet for an hour. All are welcome. For information please contact Catherine at 705 728 2985 ext. 115.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE NOW OPEN!

Exciting News!  The parish Religious Articles store is now open each Sunday after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses.  In order for us to expand our hours of operation we are seeking additional volunteers.  Can you offer your time and talents?  If you are interested to learn more about this exciting opportunity please contact Pat Dunn at 705-718-1853.

LIFECHAIN TODAY!    Sunday, October 3 from 2-3:00 p.m.  Bayfield Street at Cundles Road

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.