Transfiguration of the Lord
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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: Beth Emerson, Jacques Forget, Stephen LaPlante and John Cotugno.
Visiting the Hospital: if you or a family member are admitted to RVH and would appreciate a visit from someone at St. Mary’s please call or email the parish office. Please note: the hospital no longer provides us with a list of Catholics who are hospitalized; therefore, you must notify the parish.
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Prayers for Our Sick and Faithful Departed
Full Active Conscious Participation in Mass: The Offertory Collection
Our active participation in the celebration of Mass is crucial and is evident when we answer the prayers, listen to God’s Word and join in singing.
Being able to put our monetary contribution to the upkeep of the parish and the work of the church into the collection basket is another sign of our participation.
Now that we have resumed, ‘passing the offertory basket’ we require more people to assist. In particular we need additional people to assist at the 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Mass. To fulfill this ministry the church asks that the person be fully initiated and at least 16 years of age.
If you are able to assist as an Offertory Collector please speak with David Murdoch or send him an email at dmurdoch@archtoronto.org
Eucharistic Adoration
Take place daily in the chapel Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. Mass until 6:00 p.m. For information or if you have any question, please call Mary Bond at (705) 726-6641.
The Annual Mass of the Faithful Departed
The Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated by Rev. Larry Léger on Wednesday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 208 Sunnidale Road.
In the event of rain, the Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
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CANADIAN MISSIONS COLLECTION Next weekend, August 12/13th there will be a collection for Canadian Missions. Catholic Missions in Canada and the selected dioceses in Northern Canada will benefit from your generosity to sustain and extend the Catholic faith to isolated, poor and hard-to reach mission areas in our country. CMIC fosters and extends blessings of the Catholic faith by supporting many missions in many regions of our country where the population is too small, or the economic situation of the community is too fragile for the people themselves to support their local Church and its ministry. Proceeds from this collection will greatly benefit the Dioceses of Mackenzie-Fort Smith and Grouard-McLennan. Canadian home missions face unique challenges in demanding cultural and physical environments. Your contributions provide crucial support to fellow Catholics in remote areas of our nation. Thank you for your support ! |
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. Registration forms are available in the vestibule or at the parish office. We invite you to support the parish through either offertory envelopes or preauthorized giving. For information on Preauthorized Giving please visit https://stmarysba.archtoronto.org/en/parish-life/downloadable-forms/. If you wish to support the parish through offertory envelopes, they are available from the vestibule or parish office. Thank you for your support and we are glad you’re here!
Ministry with Maturing Adults: For All Adults 55+
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.
Life Story Writing Program: September 2023
The Life Story Writing Programme provides an opportunity to look back over the years in order to gain a deeper understanding, clearer perspective and a more integrated view. The program helps to uncover evidence that God has been with you and is still with you. The program nourishes participants and offers an opportunity for renewal.
No writing experience is needed to participate. Each person receives a workbook and the sessions provide suggestions and opportunities to practice writing.
We will offer this six-week program beginning Monday, September 18th. The sessions will be held on Mondays from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. A fee of $20.00 is requested to cover the cost of printing. Advance registration is required. To register or for more information please contact Catherine Ecker at cecker@archtoronto.org or call 705 728 2985 ext. 115.
Sacred Fire: A Vision for A Deeper Humanity and Christian Maturity.
Father Ronald Rolheiser O.M.I. a Roman Catholic priest is well known to many readers. He is a community-builder, teacher and writer.
You are invited to join a guided discussion of the book Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Humanity and Christian Maturity. Sessions will be held on Thursday mornings in St. Joseph’s Room from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning September 21st and concluding November 9th.
All participants will need a copy of the book. To register and order a copy of the book please contact Catherine Ecker at 705 728 2985 ext. 115 or email cecker@archtoronto.org
Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group to Begin
This program is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions and practices of the Catholic Church. The program rooted in Catholic tradition, conveys God’s consolation through scripture, prayer, reflection, and sharing our faith.
A Christ- centered group is for you if any of the following are true:
- You are trying to figure out the meaning of your grief
- You want to get on with life, but have been unable to
- You find comfort in the teaching of Christ
- You are open to new ways of coping with your grief
- You are looking for friends in Christ to share your journey of sorrow.
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning September 20, 2023 in St. Joseph’s Room. Registration is required. For more details or to register please contact Catherine Ecker in the parish office at 705 728 2985 ext. 115.
Church Bulletin Advertising
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin in October 2023 and supports the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Call Liturgical Publications at 1-800-268-2637.
SUMMER CLASSIC MOVIES!
If you enjoy a great movie and are looking to beat the heat, why not join us Thursday afternoons for a classic movie in our parish hall at 2:00 p.m.
Our next movie date is Thursday, August 10th! Drinks and snacks will be provided. All are welcome. Free will offering.
Are You Interested in Becoming a Catholic?
The journey towards becoming a full member of the Catholic Church includes time for prayer, catechesis (teaching) and conversation. The initiation process is for those who are not baptized and for those baptized in another Christian tradition and seek to be full members of the Catholic Church. For more information about becoming a member of the Catholic Church please contact Catherine Ecker at 705 728 2985 ext. 115 or email: cecker@archtoronto.org.
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Society of Sharing is one of the agencies you support through your generous donations to ShareLife. They serve our isolated, housebound, and lonely seniors in Toronto. Society of Sharing does not charge for services and it provides our seniors with assistance through your donations to ShareLife. Our parish goal this year is $125,000.00. To date we have collected $112,307.63. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate. |
Support our seniors through ShareLife
Preparing for Confirmation or First Sharing in Holy Communion
The preparation for the sacraments formally begins in September. Information meetings will be held in the Church during September / October.
At the information meeting details regarding the preparation process and how to register for Confirmation or first Holy Communion will be shared.
The information meeting for Confirmation will be offered twice (you attend one meeting) at 7:30 p.m. on September 26th and Thursday October 5th. The parent and young person seeking Confirmation are to attend.
The information meeting for first Holy Communion will be offered twice (you attend one meeting) at 7:30 p.m. on September 28th and October 3rd. This meeting is for parents.
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
Baptism for Children Over the Age of 7
The preparation for baptism of children over the age of seven is distinctly different than the process for infants and young children. If you are seeking baptism for your child who is seven years of age or older, please contact Catherine Ecker (cecker@archtoronto.org) for details on the preparation process.
