Around St. Mary's This Week (26 September 2021)...
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Friday, October 1 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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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. |
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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. |
HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION
Praying for the Sick
We remember in pray those who have died recently including 
Ministry to the Hospitalized
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ShareLife Sunday is next weekend Your gift to ShareLife facilitated the arrival of 528 refugees through the Office of Refugees of the Archdiocese of Toronto last year.
Next Sunday, October 3 is the next ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously. Thank you! |
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Today there is a special collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada. Your gifts are used by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to represent Canadian Catholic in national and international pastoral activity. Thank you for your support of this important work. |
They are among the 150,000 people helped by generous donors like you. As we emerge from the pandemic, let’s not forget the plight of those facing hardship and persecution, and continue our efforts to welcome them to Canada.
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
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People and Planet First Saturday, October 2nd on zoom from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The most vulnerable members of our human family are experiencing the worst impacts of climate change, being overlooked in top-down climate “solutions’ and being threatened and/or criminalized for speaking out. As we develop national and global policies to mitigate climate change and transition to a just economy, we must focus on the most vulnerable. Canada can do better. Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudOmtrjMqGda6pGBZN91S7h1FKbRjTcqd |
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Thursday, September 30th
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This day provides an opportunity for all Canadians to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, and commit to working for truth and reconciliation in the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. At 10:00 a.m. we will live stream a Celebration of the Word to all of our schools, you are invited to join us in this time of prayer. We encourage our whole Catholic community to take up the work of prayer and reflection, of learning and listening, of reaching out and reaching forward toward a new relationship of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples of this land.
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL
The Office of Admissions is now considering applications for September 2022. St. Michael’s is Ontario’s only independent Catholic school for young men from Grade 7-12. Virtual Open Houses will be held on Tues., Oct. 26 & Thurs., Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Please register at ApplySMCS.com. The school offers a generous bursary programme that provides financial aid to qualifying students.
Call 416-653-3180 or www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com
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, September 28th online via Zoom. If you are interested in learning more about this form of prayer please contact Catherine Ecker at cecker@archtoronto.org or 705 728 2985 ext. 115. All are welcome.
The Next Chapter Network is a faith-based support network for women who are widowed. The network encourages and empowers widows to move forward into a positive future. This group is not a bereavement supp ort group and is not intended to replace the Bereavement Support Group at St. Mary’s Church. The next meeting will be online on Monday, September 27th from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. To get the link or more information please contact Catherine Ecker at cecker@archtoronto.org.
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
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 TONIGHT - Sunday, September 26th 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 8th. 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 Kick-Off night is Friday, October 22nd
For information on our Youth Ministry please email stmarysyouthministrybarrie@gmail.com or call Shannon Barks at 705-229-7426.
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Preparing for Sacraments! Important Information Meetings for Families!
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.
Preparing Young People for first Holy Communion:
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. |
Preparing for Confirmation in Eastertime 2022:
An Information Meeting for Parents
