Sunday 108 St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church Brampton, Ontario Readings for Sunday, October 10, 2010 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: 2 Kings 5.14-17 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2.8-13 Gospel: Luke 17.11-19 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: Special Intention LAMP NO. 2: Special Intention SACRED HEART Special Intention ST. ANNE LAMP: Special Intention DIVINE MERCY: Special Intention for Jonathan Faria PADRE PIO: Special Intention GRADE 2 – SEPT. 2010 FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST COMMUNION Registration is completed for the Reconciliation/First Communion year. 2010/2011 First ROSARY CELEBRATION St. Anne’s Church and the Legion of Mary will have Devotions honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary on FRIDAY, October 15th. We will begin with Mass at 7:00 p.m. in the church, followed by a Living Rosary Celebration, and an outdoor Candlelight Procession in her honour. Everyone is invited to attend. ST. FRANCIS’ BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS th Monday, October 4, 2010 9:15 am † Sr. Lenore Sullivan Tuesday, October 5, 2010 9:15 am † Manuel and Estrela Lima Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Bl. Marie-Rose Durocher 9:15 am † Agostinho and Maria Botelho and all deceased family members 7:00 pm † Antonio Spadafora Thursday, October 7, 2010 9:15 am † Mary Kramer Monday, October 4 @ 7:00 p.m. St. Anne’s Parish invites all to their annual St. Francis’ Blessing of the Animals with Fr. Kim. Please bring all your pets to the exit driveway in the area leading to the Pocock room. All pets must be on a leash or in a secure carrier. You are responsible for the actions of your pet. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROSE SUNDAY The Knights of Columbus 14749 will be selling Lapel Roses after all Masses this weekend October 2nd & 3rd. All proceeds will go to Brampton Birthright. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Friday, October 8, 2010 9:15 am Open Intentions 7:00 pm Yuya Estrada in Thanksgiving for 90 years of Life Saturday, October 9, 2010 9:15 am † Maria Jose Melo and all deceased members of the family VOCATIONS “Increase our faith.” Listen for the voice of God. Are you being called to be a priest or religious? If God is calling you, contact Fr. Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997. email: vocations@vocations.ca www.vocationstoronto.ca OCTOBER IS MISSION MONTH. PRAYER CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH. World Mission Sunday is on October 24 th this year. This is a worldwide collection for the missionary church that provides emergency aid when disasters strike, cares for refugees in war torn nations, provides rural health clinics and transportation for priests, catechists, religious and lay pastoral workers. It provides financial support for the daily needs of all missionaries. Please pray for the missions and be generous on World Mission Sunday. Date THE EDGE NEWS LIFE TEEN The EDGE has begun their Ministry on Friday evenings beginning with Mass in the Church at 7:00 p.m. The EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry for early adolescents in grades 6-8. It is designed to meet the catechetical, educations, spiritual, emotional and social needs of young adolescents. Please see their board in the lobby for more information. Life Teen meets every Saturday evening in the Stephenson room for teens in grades 9 – 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a high school aged friend or friends with you. LIFECHAIN 2010 – THIS SUNDAY Please join us for LifeChain this Sunday, October 3, on Main Street from Gage Park to Shoppers World, from 2-3 pm for a peaceful, prayerful, silent and powerful witness. FOOD DRIVE AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ALPHA The ALPHA Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives you an opportunity to get to know each other. The course runs from Sept. 27 to Dec. 13. There is still room to join them at St. Anne’s School; across from the church on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. CONCERT AT ST. ANNE’S CHURCH Our annual St. Anne’s Food Assistance Thanksgiving Food Drive will take place at all Masses next weekend. Please refer to the sheet enclosed with this bulletin. As well, volunteers are desperately needed to help sort the food in the Stephenson room at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, October 11th following the morning mass and the Rosary. SPONSORING A REFUGEE FAMILY There will be a second meeting on Thursday, October 21st at 7:30 p.m. in the Stephenson room. Please refer to the attachment for more information. FAMILY NEEDS A RIDE TO CHURCH We have a new family in the area of St. Joachim school who require a ride to the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays. This is a family of 5. If you can help, please leave your name and phone number in the parish office. Thank you. 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. ALTAR SERVERS’ MANDATORY MEETING There will be a MANDATORY Altar Servers’ meeting in the Church on Tuesday, October 12 th at 6:30 p.m. We also welcome anyone who would like to become an Altar Server and encourage them to attend this meeting. In order to become an Altar Server, you must have already made your First Communion. This will be the last meeting until sometime next year. There is a desperate need for 12 noon servers. If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact Liz Michaud at (905) 450-9179.