February 9th, 2014 – FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jesus uses in the gospel the metaphors of salt and light to describe the life of discipleship. What we do and how we do things
should be a source of light and meaning to others. Our actions should be visible signs of God’s presence in the world. A Christian,
therefore, has to be outstanding before everyone through his deeds and must enlighten all. In the first reading Isaiah tells the people
to be light to others by freeing the oppressed, sharing their bread with the hungry, and by sheltering the homeless. St. Paul reminds
us in the second reading that Christianity is not just a set of doctrines nor a theory on life but the person of Christ and the power of
the Spirit working our lives. We can draw the world to the love of God by making our actions active and presentable before people.
There is a strong spiritual link between the power of God and our good works because the loving and crucified Christ is the heart of
the Christian message.
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
St. Scholastica, Virgin, Memorial
Our Lady of Lourdes, Optional Memorial
St. Cyril, Monk, and St. Methodius, Bishop,
Memorial
LOOKING AHEAD
CLINC DATE: Saturday, March 1, 2014
CLINIC TIME: 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
First Holy Communion Preparation Masses
9 Feb.
9 Feb.
23 Feb.
23 Feb.
23 Feb.
23 Feb.
2 Mar.
2 Mar.
San Lorenzo Ruiz
St. Gertrude School
St. Valentine School
St. Veronica School
St. Hilary School
St. Jude School
San Lorenzo Ruiz
St. Gertrude School
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Canadian Blood
Services blood donor clinic in the Church Hall again on Saturday,
the 1st of March 2014. Members of the Knights of Columbus
will be at the back of the church, after weekend Masses prior to
the clinic date, to assist those who wish to sign-up to donate.
12noon
1:30pm
12noon
12noon
1:30pm
1:30pm
12noon
1:30pm
Thank You from the Society of Saint
Vincent de Paul
Special intentions: Janiene Bastiampillai, Nadine Bastiampillai. For
the Souls of: Dolores A. Miras, Souls in Purgatory.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul would like to express our
deepest gratitude to all the Church staff, parishioners, schools and
CWL for your generous support of the 2013 Christmas Program
in our parish community. As a result of your generosity and
support, we were able to sponsor 86 families with food and gift
cards which enabled our neighbours in need to celebrate a
memorable and joyful Christmas. Thank you for reaching out to
the community in the true spirit of giving selflessly to the less
fortunate.
SFXSS Fundraiser
Pilgrimage to Italy & France: Fr. Susai Raj
St. Francis Xavier Secondary School at 50 Bristol Road West,
Mississauga, ON will host a Pasta Dinner on February 21st, 2014
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the school Cafetorium. This
Fundraiser is for the Guatemala Mission Wells of Hope.
Tickets are $ 15.00 each. Please contact Elizabeth-Anne Pickett at
(905) 507-6666 ext. chaplain to reserve a ticket.
A pilgrimage is but a Spiritual journey of a devotee. It is to be in
the presence of God who is present in a Special way in the place
of pilgrimage and being thus present imparts to us generous
blessings. Therefore, I call upon the faithful to join for these ten
days journey to make an effort to see God and meet Him in
oneself and in others. Details are available in the parish office.
Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Women’s Retreat
Lectio Divina with Thomas Cardinal Collins
March 7-9, 2014
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
One Sunday evening each month, from September to June, (Dates
coming up: Mar. 2), all are welcome to join Cardinal Collins, for
Lectio Divina at St. Michael's Cathedral. We begin with Vespers
(Evening Prayer) at 7 p.m., followed by Lectio Divina from 7:30
to 8:15 p.m. This year, Cardinal Collins will be reflecting on the
Gospel of Mark. “Lectio Divina” [“divine, or sacred, reading”] is
the name given to a spiritual tradition among Christians over the
last two thousand years, in which they attentively and prayerfully
read the word of God. In Lectio Divina we seek not to master or
grasp the sacred text, but rather through it, prayerfully and
silently, to come into the presence of God. We seek to be humbly
attentive to God’s Holy Word, to savour it, and to let it enter into
our heart as much as our heads, so that it may transform us.
For more information, visit:
http://www.archtoronto.org/lectio/index.htm
Lent is an annual journey that often seems to pass quickly with
not enough time for spiritual growth. Why not consider coming
on retreat? It’s a wonderful way to prepare for the great feast of
Easter. This retreat will include talks given by the Queen of
Apostles Renewal Centre team. There is quiet time for personal
reflection, small group sharing, daily Mass, morning and evening
prayer, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation or
personal spiritual direction.
To register, please call 905-278-5229.
Respect for Life Student Leadership
Conference
February 20 - 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
University of Toronto, St. Michael's College
Brennan Hall (Sam Sorbara Auditorium)
81 St. Mary St., Toronto
Learn how to defend and promote the pro-life position in your
high school and be a leader for life! Featuring guest speaker
Daniel Gilman, University of Ottawa Students for Life Alumni.
Admission is free and lunch is provided.
For more information call Toronto Right to Life at 416-483-7869
or visit www.righttolife.to to register online. Hosted by Student
Life Link.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, Feb. 10
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Wednesday, Feb.
12
8:00am
7:00pm
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
The Robert J. and Mary Catherine (Ware)
Birgeneau Scholarships (OSOTF)
A $2,500 scholarship for first-year students who have financial
need is being offered to provide for half of the total annual fees of
St. Michael’s College. Donors are Robert J. and Mary Catherine
(Ware) Birgeneau. Preference will be given to students with high
academic standing from the following parishes (in the following
order of priority):
1. St. Helen's Parish, Toronto
2. St. Anthony's Parish, Toronto
3. Any other parish in the downtown urban core of Toronto
4. Any other parish in Ontario
Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their
parish priest. Contact information, deadline and online
Application is available at http://bit.ly/StMikesScholar
Thursday, Feb. 13
Friday, Feb. 14
Sat., Feb. 15
Sunday, Feb. 16
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
9:00am
5:00pm
8:00am
9:00am
10:30am
Noon
1:30pm
7:00pm
+ Mafaldina Decunnha
+ Herbert Lobo
+ Mr. & Mrs. Fereira
+ Veronica Elefano
+ Amideo Galvez
Thanksgiving - John Rey
Thanksgiving - Pasqualina
Thanksgiving to the Immaculate
Heart of Mary
+ Linda Alfonso
+ Antonio Carnovale
+ Romualdo Abello Sr.
+ Eileen Smigelski
+ Mervyn Fernandes
+ Margaret & Arthur Hermon
+ Sebastian Fernandes
+ Manuel Rey
+ Julia Pucyutan
+ Elena Roque
+ Roland Alphonso
+ All Souls in Purgatory
+ Avelino D’Souza
+ Veronica Elefano
Intentions - Lana Fernandes
+ Romualdo & Lourdes
Deandrade
Intentions - Raeme Sul
+ Ligory D’Souza
+ Ivor D’Netto
+ Alipio Alda
Pro Populo
+ Alexander Liban Jr.
Thanksgiving - Melissa Lacuna
+ Pedro Joanes