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SUNDAY
PARENTS & FAITH
FOR OUR PARENTS
Read this page carefully and
you may share with other
parents whom you know that
perhaps are not practicing
our faith.
John Paul II wrote in his
letter to the family: “Family
prayer
has
its
own
characteristic qualities. It is
prayer offered in common,
husband and wife together,
parents
and
children
together.
The dignity and responsibility of the Christian family as the
domestic Church can be achieved only with God’s
unceasing aid, which will surely be granted if it is humbly
and trustingly petitioned in prayer.
By reason of their dignity and mission, Christian parents
have the specific responsibility of educating their children
in prayer, introducing them to gradual discovery of the
mystery of God. From the earliest years children should be
taught according to the faith received in baptism, to have
knowledge of God, to worship him and to love their
neighbor.
The concrete example and living witness of parents is
fundamental and irreplaceable in educating their children
to pray. Only by praying together with their children can a
father and mother leave an impression that the future events
in their lives will not be able to efface.” (J.P. II)
Fathers, mothers, do you teach your children the Christian
prayers?
Paul to his disciple Timothy: “I am reminded of your
sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother
Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in
you.” (2 Tim. 1, 5)
“As for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly
believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from
childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able
to instruct you for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.”
(2 Tim. 3, 14)
Are our children being taught in the same way?...
MY CHURCH AND I…
I am part of the Church, one among many, but I am one.
I need the Church for the development of the buried life
within me; the Church in turn needs me.
The Church may be human in its organization, but it is
divine in its purpose. That purpose is to point me
to God.
Participating in the privileges of the Church, I shall also
share in its responsibilities taking it upon myself to
carry my fair share of the load, not grudgingly but
joyfully.
To the extent that I fail in my responsibility, the Church
fails; to the extent that I succeed, the Church
succeeds.
I shall not wait to be drafted for service to my Church; I
shall volunteer, saying, “Here I am, send me!”
I shall be loyal in my attendance, generous in my gifts,
kind in my criticisms, creative in my suggestions,
loving in my attitudes.
I shall give to the Church my interests, my enthusiasm,
my devotion---most of all, MYSELF!
(Harold W. Roupp)
The school, the parish cannot replace your role of teaching
your children; give them your daily example.
MONDAY: FEBRUARY 21, 2011---FAMILY DAY
MASSES: 9:00 am in English
10:00 am in Italian
Congratulations to all our families today: enjoy and rest!
To the parents of First Communion children: please,
attend Mass every Sunday, go over the Mass with your
children, see if they begin to learn the various parts of the
Mass: it is your job and nobody else! If you are not
teaching your children the basic prayers, the Mass,
Examination of Conscience; if you yourselves don’t know
the Mass, the prayers, buy a book and learn them now
because now is the right time for your little children, not
when they are of age: it will be too late, if not completely
lost.
ETWN (Eternal Word Television Network) & Bell
T.V.
Bell TV, formerly known as Bell ExpressVu has decided to
discontinue carrying EWTN on their channel lineup.
EWTN, a superb Global Catholic Television Network, is in
its 30th year, and can be viewed 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. We urge you to contact Bell TV’s Customer Service
Department at 1-888-759-3474 to voice your objection to
this unwarranted decision. Please, do it!
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DATE
PAYMENTS
Church Expenses:
Clergy salaries
$29, 433.21
All other salaries
49, 472.70
Income Tax, CPP, EI, benefits
16, 605. 48
Office supplies, services
7, 656. 95
Taxes, insurance, hydro, heating
10,363. 97
Repairs and renewals
2,028. 84
Other Church expenses
14, 578. 46
Grounds landscaping
4,375. 00
Subtotal: $134, 514.61
Rectory Expense
Diocesan Assessment
Clergy Health / pension assessment
$10, 051.89
27, 780.48
8, 000.79
Special Diocesan Collections
Catholic Missions & S.F.M
$ 2, 201.55
Needs of the Canadian Church
3, 204.85
World Mission Sunday
4, 546.10
Mission Co-op
3, 984.30
Shepherd’s Trust
8, 000.79
Subtotal: $21, 937.59
Total Payments for the period: $193, 284.57
RECEIPTS
Church Revenues:
Offertory
$162, 799. 90
Other parish collections
200.00
Easter and Christmas
12, 593.30
Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals
6, 190.00
Bequests, Legacies, Donations
200.00
Subtotal: $181,983.20
Hall Revenues
$458. 25
Interest and Rental (Bank)
37.79
Building Fund
15, 265.05
GST Refunds, Credits
6.070.73
Subtotal: $21, 335.78
Special Diocesan Collections
Catholic Missions & S.F.M
$2, 201.55
Needs of the Canadian Church
3, 204.85
World Mission Sunday
4,546.10
Mission Co-op
3,984.30
Shepherd’s Trust
8,000.79
Subtotal: $21, 937.59
Total Receipts for the period $225,752.61
WITH MANY THANKS
LUNEDI, 21 FEBBRAIO: “FAMILY DAY”
Messe alle 9:00 am in inglese
10:00 am italiano
Auguri a tutti le famiglie: gustatevi questo giorno.
VALENTINE’S DANCE Ballo S. Valentino)
Ringraziamo il Comitato per tutto il lavoro fatto con tanto
entusiasmo e il successo c’e’ stato, visto la partecipazione di
tanti (la prossima volta dobbiamo’allargare la sala’!!!) Un
ringraziamento particolare a Silvana e a Marcello, chef
d’eccezione che ha saputo accontentare tutti.
GRUPPO DI PREGHIERA PADRE PIO
Per impegni della parrocchia, la riunione di
preghiera sara’ per mercoledi, 23 febbraio
con il solito formato: rosario, coroncina,
messa e predica. Poiche’ e’ il nostro primo
anniversario dopo la Messa ci sara’ un
piccolo rinfresco nella sala. Devoti di Padre
Pio, venite tutti!
Nella colonna a sinistra potete vedere il resoconto
finanziario luglio-dicembre 2010. Un ringraziamento a
tutti coloro che con dedizione e sacrificio aiutano la
parrocchia: il Signore ricompensi tutti con il centuplo.
Sempre nell’altra pagina c’e’ una articoletto interessante:
MY CHURCH AND I (La mia chiesa ed io), passatelo ai
vostri giovani affinche’ si affezionino alle loro parrocchie.
UCEMI (Unione Cristiana Enti Migranti Italiani)
Questa organizzazione organizza per oggi, alle 4:00pm nella
sala della Chiesa di S. Bernardo (Lawrence Ave. West &
Jane St.) una conferenza sulla Bioetica: Dignita’ Umana,
Morte e Cure Palliative. Parlera’ il Dr. Luigi Castagna,
neurologo e pediatra.
WORKSHOP PER I NOSTRI MINISTRI
Sabato, 5 marzo 2011: inizio ore 9:00am con la Santa
Messa.
Rispondere, per favore, prima del 28 febbraio.
RADIO MARIA
Oggi diamo il benvenuto a Francesco Del Rizzo,
coordinatore Radio Maria, per essere nella nostra parrocchia
per trasmettere la Liturgia Eucaristica. Conoscete Radio
Maria? Avete la sua Radio? Vi aiutera’ a pregare e a
sapere di piu’della nostra fede e della nostra Chiesa.