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St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church
Brampton, Ontario
Readings for Sunday, February 20, 2011
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading:
Leviticus 19.1-2, 17-18
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3.16-23
Gospel:
Matthew 5.38-48
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 Memory of Elena Maciel
LAMP NO. 2:
Special Intention
SACRED HEART In Memory of Mary Karayan
ST. ANNE LAMP: Special Intentions for
Manuel and Idalina and family
DIVINE MERCY:
The Soul of Jonathan Faria
PADRE PIO:
In Thanksgiving
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus will have
their executive meeting on Tuesday,
February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. in the
Boardroom.
On Monday, March 7th, the
Knights of Columbus (St. Anne’s
Council 14749) will be sponsoring
a Blood Donation Clinic at the
Kennedy Road Tabernacle on
Kennedy Road. It runs from 3pm to 7:30pm, but
some specific times have been reserved for
St. Anne’s parishioners. Remember to tell the
clinic (or any future clinic) that you are from
St. Anne’s Parish.
PILGRIMAGE TO QUEBEC & MONTREAL
Monday, February 14, 2011
9:15 am
Living and deceased members of
Maria and Manuel Baia family
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
9:15 am
Open Intentions
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
9:15 am
† John and Diane Pacheco and all
deceased family members
7:00 pm
Registration forms are at the back of the church to
join Fr. Damian from July 3-8th, 2011 on a
pilgrimage to Quebec and Montreal. Deposit must
be mailed in by Fri., Feb. 25th, 2011.
LIFE TEEN
Attention High School Students:
Come on out on Saturday
evenings at 6pm in the Stephenson room until
8p.m.
† John Arruda
Thursday, February 17, 2011
9:15 am
† Percy Miranda and Matthew Quiney
Friday, February 18, 2011
9:15 am
† Christo Dondos
7:00 pm
† Maria Melo Bettencourt
Saturday, February 19, 2011
9:15 am
† Lourdes Romano
LIBRARY
The Library will be open in the Stephenson room
after the 10am and 12 noon Masses on
March. 6th.
HOMELESS SHELTER MEETING
This meeting is now scheduled for Wednesday,
February 23rd in the Stephenson room following
the 7pm Mass. Francesca and Vel are bringing
photos of their Mission in Calcutta.
THE EDGE NEWS
The EDGE is designed to meet the
catechetical, educational, spiritual,
emotional and social needs of young adolescents
in grades 6, 7 and 8. Please see their board in the
lobby
for
more
information.
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No EDGE on Feb. 18 .
Date
SCREENING COMMITTEE MEETING
ASH WEDNESDAY
This meeting is now scheduled for Thursday,
February 24th in the Stephenson room at 7 p.m.
Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday, March 9th this
year. Mass times are 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and
7:00 p.m.
C.W.L. CATHOLC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The next CWL general meeting will be held on
Tuesday, February 15th at 7:15 p.m. in the
Stephenson Room. The annual fee for active or
spiritual membership is now due. New members
are always welcome to join us.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
40 Days for Life is back this Spring! Starting on
Wednesday, March 9th, through Sunday,
April 17th, 2011, we will be gathering once again
at the Dufferin/Lawrence location only.
(960 Lawrence Ave West). Everyday our vigil will
take place from 8am-8-pm for the 40 days!
"Until the silent cries of innocent children are
finally heard, we will raise our voices, shine our
lights, we will Stand True."
VOCATIONS
“No eye has seen, nor the human heart
conceived, what God has prepared for those who
love him.” If you feel you are being invited to
spread the Good News of God’s love, contact
Fr. Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997.
email: vocations@vocations.ca
www.vocationstoronto.ca
REFUGEE FAMILY SUPPORT COLLECTION
Our first Refugee Support Collection took
place last weekend at all the Masses. This is
to support the Refugee family from Iraq whom
we hope to sponsor as soon as all the
necessary arrangements have been made.
Envelopes are still available at the back of the
church. Donations may be dropped off to the
parish office anytime. Thank you to those who
have helped support this important cause.
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
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The office will be closed on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 21 .
R.C.I.A. NEWS
R.C.I.A. NEWS - Not Baptized or Baptized in
another Christian tradition and interested in
exploring the Roman Catholic faith? Consider
joining the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
Inquiry sessions will take place on Tuesday
evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm beginning on
Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, 2011. Participating in this
faith journey will change your life. If you, or
somebody you know, is interested in joining the
Catholic Church please call the Church office and
ask for Barb Manley 905-453-1303 to pre-register.
BURNING OF THE PALMS
This year the Burning of the Palms will take place
this Sunday, February 13th beginning with
evening prayers at 7 p.m. in the Church. After,
they will proceed outside for the burning of the
palms. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CD’S
Start a new year in a new way! Why not try
Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs - a new
evangelization opportunity here at St. Anne's
Church!
Lighthouse Catholic Media offers a practical and
effective program to help Catholics know their
Faith, keep their Faith, and share their Faith!
We have once again received many new CDs in
very limited quantities! They will be available in
our Religious Articles Store whenever it is open.
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Support for Recently Separated
or Divorced Catholics
Catholic Family Services of Toronto is offering a
ten-week program for adult men and women who
are dealing with the many struggles involved in the
process of separation and divorce. Participants
will receive support and guidance as they move
through this difficult period of transition. Some
topics include: coping with loss and finding
support, dealing with anger and shame and finding
new beginnings. The group will run for 10 weeks.
Feb. 8 – April 12 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30
– 8:30pm at our North office, 5799 Yonge St.,
Ste. 300.
Contact Mario Esposito (M.S.W.,
R.S.W.) at (416) 222-0048.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION CLASSES
St. John Fisher Church are having Marriage
preparation classes on Wednesday, March 16, 23,
30 and April 6, 2011 in the Parish Hall at
7:30 p.m. Call (905) 793-6610 to register.
Married couples: You deserve a weekend to
celebrate being together; to rediscover each other
and focus on ways to make your relationship even
better. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
offers this opportunity. Consider giving each other
or another couple that you know the gift of a
weekend away from daily pressures; time to be
with each other and with God on a Marriage
Encounter Weekend.
Upcoming Weekend Date: March 25-27, 2011
For further information or registration please
contact:
Cora & Mike Bryce (905-896-2958) or email to
cora-mikebryce@sympatico.ca.
Alone Again is a marriage enrichment weekend
for couples married 25 years or more.
This unique weekend is designed to help married
couples look at the rest of their lives once children
have left, or planning for their retirement, or
continuing their personal growth once retired.
This special weekend is being held Feb. 25-27th,
at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre,
Mississauga. For information call: 905-278-8879
or 416-694-1742 or register at Queen of Apostles,
905-278-5229.
SENIOR’S RETREAT
Ash Wednesday, March 9th from 9:30 am until
3:30 pm at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre,
Mississauga. You are invited to join us as
together we reflect on the spiritual meaning of the
season of Lent. A hot meal will be served in our
dining room and the day will conclude with Mass
and ashes. Call (905) 278-5229 for reservation.
Jesuit Dinner ~~~ The Fifth Annual Jesuit
Provincial’s Dinner will be held on April 13, 2011
at Le Parc Dining and Banquet Hall. This year
besides recognizing the 50th Anniversary Jesuit
Jubilarians; Br. Gerald Horan, Fr. Frank
Obrigewitsch, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast
and Fr. Joseph Schner; Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish Social Outreach Programs is being
honoured with the “Magis Award” for their
outstanding work and dedication. Tickets are
available
by
calling
416-481-9154 or e-mailing jdo@jesuits.ca.
Calling All Girls ages 12-17
Friday, March 4, 2011 John Paul II Polish Cultural
Centre, Café Kultura, 4300 Cawthra Rd.,
Mississauga from 7pm – 9:30 pm. See the
Community Bulletin board in the lobby for more
information.
Dynamic Women of Faith
Saturday, March 5, 2011 Sheraton Airport Hotel
and Conference Centre 801 Dixon Road, Toronto,
ON. 8:30am – 5:00 pm.
Please see the Community Bulletin board in the
lobby for more information.
FAMILY DAY RETREAT
Family Day Retreat by the Heralds of the Gospel
Bring your whole family to this full day retreat.
Two Herald Brothers will speak at this event.
There will be 3 separate talks for adults/youth and
time for Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary and Mass.
Day care will be available. Lunch and two coffee
breaks will be included. Take some time away to
spend with Jesus and Mary and learn how to be a
more discerning catholic, to open yourself to God
and strengthen the basis of your faith. For tickets
call (647) 449-1184.