22 November 2015 Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” John 15:5 Our Youth LifeTeen/EDGE Programs Upcoming Events: Note: We will be in the St. Joseph Room at St. Anthony’s for Edge Nights: Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm Our Edge group will be preparing homeless packs as a service project for Advent . . . if you would like to contribute, please contact: paduayouth@gmail.com LifeTeen: Saturdays, 5-9pm. Starting with 5pm Mass, then to the St. Joseph Room at St. Anthony’s a quote Andrew Selvam for coming to speak to our Edge youth about from the mission trips. And, all who provided food Saturday night for our LifeTeen youth, docume especially Mrs. Noronha, who served us and cleaned up the kitchen. nt or the The first "Buddy Bench" is almost complete . . . please stay tuned. summar “Bless the LORD, O my soul . . .” Psalm 104 y of an interesti Tutoring Program: ng point. Every Saturday, from 3:00PM to 4:00PM You can Please have your children come. Volunteer teachers are readyposition to help. the text Adult Faith Formation: box anywher Frequently Asked Questions e in the When is it necessary for me to go Confession? docume Generally speaking, besides the obligation of annual Confession nt.use Use (Canon Law: 989), the Church encourages its faithful to make the of the sacrament frequently and regularly. Drawing Specifically one should confess all his/her sins, and especially mortal sins which destroy the sanctifying grace in the soul. While Tools Confession of venial sins is not always necessary, one musttab to confess mortal sins. Mortal sin is (1) a grave matter that turns one change away from God in (2) full knowledge of the evil of the act, and with the (3) full consent of the will. All three conditions must be met for a sin formatti to be mortal. (Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1855, 1857). ng of Venial sins do not destroy the sanctifying grace in the soul, but it the pull diminishes and wounds it (CCC:1855). Venial sin injures one’s quote relationship with God or with neighbour or with oneself, in lesser text matters of the moral law, or in grave matters acting without full box.] knowledge or complete consent (CCC:1862). CHRISTMAS HELP Please call the Outreach Line at 905-793-8030, ext. 5. Messages will be picked up daily at around 5 p.m. A screened caregiver will then contact you for further confidential information. You must be a parishioner or living in the boundaries of St. Anthony’s Parish. Sunday, November 22, 2015 Christ the King 8:15a.m.Andrea Wai-Ngar Lin-Tsui 9:30a.m. Abel D’Souza 11:00a.m. John V. Langance 12:30p.m.people of St. Anthony’s parish Monday, November 23, 2015 St. Clement I; St. Columban 9:00a.m. Harvey Grant Tuesday, November 24, 2015 St. Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions 9:00a.m Soledad Aguilera Santina Diana Dieu Pham Antonietta Nardella Caterina & Eugenio Moscon members of the Knights of Columbus 7:00p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015 St. Catherine of Alexandria 9:00a.m. Caterina & Eugenio Moscon Thursday, November 26, 2015 Ferial 9:00a.m. Stefan Kotnjek Friday, November 27, 2015 Ferial 9:00a.m. Ron Marson Rimando – in thanksgiving Saturday, November 28, 2015 Our Lady’s Saturday 9:00a.m. Agustinho D’Cunha 5:00p.m. Chaeko & Anthony Alamparambal Pray for the sick: Barb MacLean Paul Lyttle Edwina Fraser Punin Anam Anna Maria Casiello Leona King Fareeda Mongrue Yeenin Anam Michael Whitenect Lillian Pottage Philip Manrique-Reyes Antonio De Sousa Anthony Francis Jennifer Mongrue Anita Aquilina Sunday Missals are available for $5.00 each MISSION: Waiting. . . in Hope Join us for our parish mission December 7-9 Evenings 7-9pm with Fr. Ben St. Croix of the Companions of the Cross “from His fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace…” PARISH John 1:16 GIVING TREE The Giving Tree will be going up in the church foyer at the end of November. Once again, we are requesting gift cards from Walmart, No Frills, Supercentre and Freshco. PLEASE BRING ALL GIFT CARDS and/or CASH TO THE CHURCH OFFICE. Please make your cheque payable to St. Anthony’s Parish (memo line: Giving Tree). Cash donations are also welcome. Upon request, tax receipts will be issued for all cash donations or for gift cards of $25 or above. Your generosity in helping families in need this Christmas is greatly appreciated. ================================================= KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 9235 Memorial Mass Tuesday, November 24 St. Anthony of Padua Church 7:00 p.m. The parish community is invited to join the Knights of Columbus of Council 9235 as they remember their deceased brother knights who made a significant contribution to our parishes during our St. Anthony of Padua Devotional Mass. A Reception will follow after Mass. ================================================================ *** Children’s Christmas Pageant *** Calling all children for singing practice and line readings for this upcoming play. Bring your voice and become an important part (no part is too small) in this play for our Lord. Practice is every Monday from 6-7pm. The Pageant will be on Saturday 19 December at 7pm. November 26-29, 2015 Come deepen your faith. Excellent food for the Soul and Body Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre – 905-278-5229 Advent Parish Confessions 21 December 2015 7:00 pm Attention Teachers. . . If you need a Pastoral Reference please be advised that the Pastor must know you in order to give a reference and that you are a parishioner for at least six months. Introduce yourself to Fr. Joseph after any Sunday Mass. NOTICE Please be aware that there may be photos taken during some of our major events and high holidays . . .The Church Cleaning Group will meet you with joy at the Sacristy to help with cleaning on Saturday, Dec. 5th right after the 9am Mass. ========================== Adoration Lamps Tuesday, November 24th Cost of lamps $20 in remembrance ============================ Attention Grade 7 & 8 Confirmation Students All students and parents of the grade 7 & 8 candidates that will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation during this school year, must come to the Confirmation classes every Saturday during the month of November. The sessions begin with Saturday 5:00pm Mass then immediately followed by the class until 7:30pm. Attendance is mandatory. Parents are encouraged to participate with your children.