Sunday 108 St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church Brampton, Ontario Readings for Sunday, September 19, 2010 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Amos 8.4-7 Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2.1-7++ Gospel: Luke 16.1-13 LAMP INTENTIONS The Two Sanctuary Lamps, the St. Anne Lamp, the Sacred Heart Lamp, the Divine Mercy Lamp and the Padre Pio Lamp burn for Your Special Intention: This week the lamps are burning for: LAMP NO. 1: In Thanksgiving for Lucy Hall LAMP NO. 2: Intentions of Manuel & Idalina Ferreira SACRED HEART The Soul of Jonathan Faria ST. ANNE LAMP: Intentions of Manuel & Idalina Ferreira DIVINE MERCY: Special Intention PADRE PIO: In Memory of Maria da Luz de Sousa Monday, September 13, 2010 9:15 am † Jean Walker Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:15 am † All Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:15 am † Manuel Chaves 7:00 pm † Frank Weston Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:15 am Clare Calman Friday, September 17, 2010 9:15 am † Diane and John and all Gilmer Family 7:00 pm † Eddie Nunes Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:15 am Open Intentions VOCATIONS God is the Father with the open arms. Who will preach this Good News of reconciliation? Consider service as a priest or deacon, brother or sister. If God is calling you, contact Fr. Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997. email: vocations@vocations.ca www.vocationstoronto.ca GRADE 2 PARENTS – SEPT. 2010 FIRST RECONCILIATION/COMMUNION A Parent Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. If you cannot attend this meeting, there will be a final meeting on Sunday, September 26th at 3:00 p.m. It is imperative that a parent/guardian or appointed person attend one of these meetings. Please bring a photocopy of your child’s Roman Catholic Baptism Certificate with you. There will be a registration fee of $30.00 collected at the parent meeting. PARISH SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CLASSES FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION AND COMMUNION FOR CHILDREN IN GRADE 2 OR HIGHER WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED THESE SACRAMENTS: please attend one of the above mentioned meetings. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS On Monday, September 13th, the Knights of Columbus (St. Anne’s Council 14749) will be sponsoring a Blood Donor Clinic at Kennedy Road Tabernacle on Kennedy Road. It runs between 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Remember to tell the clinic (or any future clinic) that you are from St. Anne’s Parish – Knights of Columbus 14749. CENTERING PRAYER GROUP Centering Prayer gathers on Thursday mornings after the 9:15 a.m. Mass and Rosary. All are welcome to join for quiet meditation, movie and discussion. CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE (C.W.L.) The next meeting of St. Anne’s Catholic Women’s League will be held on Tuesday, September 28th at 7:15 p.m. in the Stephenson room. Please note the change in start time. All ladies of the parish are welcome to come out and see what we are all about. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR FR. DAMIAN ALI ON SEPTEMBER 19TH Date THE EDGE FUNDRAISER AND NEWS LIFE TEEN The EDGE are having a BBQ fundraiser on this weekend following all masses. Join them in the parking lot for a $5.00 hamburger or hot dog, bottle of water and a bag of chips combo or $2.00 for cookies and coffee or tea available only at 8:15 a.m. Mass. Life Teen will meet every Saturday evening in the Stephenson room for teens in grades 9 – 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Our Fall kick-off will be on Saturday, September 18th. Please bring a high school aged friend or friends with you. Registration for EDGE children in grades 6, 7 and 8 to attend on friday evenings will also take place during the BBQ. MASS OF COMFORT AND HOPE The start-up date for the EDGE on friday evenings will be on September 24th beginning at 7:00 in the church. HARVEST YOUR TALENTS INFORMATION WEEKEND September 18/19, 2010 After all Masses, we invite YOU into the Stephenson Room to receive a “TASTE” of our HARVEST of many activities here at St. Anne’s Parish. This is an opportunity for NEW PARISH MEMBERS to find out what St. Anne’s is all about and register in the Parish. Also for our existing members to “TASTE” something new for the coming HARVEST TIME! Please take time to go through to find out more about these ministries, or just to wish Fr. Damian a “Happy Birthday” and enjoy some treats! MARTYRS’ SHRINE PILGRIMAGE WITH BISHOP BOISSONNEAU For the 7th year Bishop Boissonneau will be leading the Annual Western Pastoral Region’s Pilgrimage to the Canadian Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland on September 11th. The theme is “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17). Parishioners driving to Midland are warmly welcome to join beginning with Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Polish Altar followed by prayer and activities until 3:15 p.m. Mass of Comfort and Hope This is a special Mass focusing on comforting those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. You are invited to participate in this joyful celebration. The Mass of Comfort & Hope will be held on Monday, September 27th, @ 7:00 pm “Please bring a photo with you of those you would like to be remembered at this celebration.” (in a frame if possible). A reception will follow in the Stephenson room. CONCERT AT ST. ANNE’S CHURCH Jim Cowan, renowned singer, songwriter, and worship leader for Conferences and leader of Youth Praise and Worship at the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, will be coming to St. Anne’s Church. Jim will offer a live concert and Festival of Praise on Thursday, Oct 7th at 7:00 p.m. There will be no cost for admission. A free will offering would be appreciated. Archdiocese of Toronto Office of Refugees On Wednesday, September 29th in the Stephenson room following the 7:00 p.m. Mass, there will be a presentation by the Archdiocese of Toronto, Office of Refugees. Archbishop Collins would like us to consider sponsoring refugees from Israel where Christian families are under attack facing systematic elimination similar to genocide. Please mark this date on your calendar, to find out more about how we can help!