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St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church
Brampton, Ontario
Readings for Sunday, March 6, 2011
NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading:
Deuteronomy 11.18, 26-28, 32
Second Reading: Romans 3.21-25, 28
Gospel:
Matthew 7.21-27
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 Intentions
LAMP NO. 2:
Special Intention
SACRED HEART Special Intention - Maria
ST. ANNE LAMP: Special Intentions for
Manuel and Idalina and family
DIVINE MERCY:
The Soul of Jonathan Faria
PADRE PIO:
Special Intention
Monday, February 28, 2011
9:15 am
Antonio and Bertha Pereira’s Family
and Milk Family
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
9:15 am
Open Intentions
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
9:15 am
† George Radford
7:00 pm
Varghese and Celin’s 41st Wedding
Anniversary and In Memory of Anna
Thursday, March 3, 2011
9:15 am
† The Soul of Jonathan Faria
Friday, March 4, 2011
9:15 am
† Evangeline Gray
7:00 pm
† Yvonne Jemmett
Saturday, March 5, 2011
9:15 am
† Rita Holmes
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
On Saturday, March 5th the
Knights of Columbus Council #14749 will
be hosting their annual retreat here at
St. Anne`s in the Pocock room.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Retreat Director is
Reverend Father Phil Kennedy. The topic of the
retreat will be “The Four Pillars of the Knights of
Columbus Spirituality.” namely: charity, unity, fraternity,
and patriotism.
The cost is only $5.00 per person (payable at
the time of signup please), and includes light
refreshments in the morning and lunch in the
afternoon.
Please
forward
your
names
to
Brother Cyril Moraes or sign up in the office.
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
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. There has
been an extension to the deposit date and the
deposit must be mailed in by Fri., March 11th,
2011. There is a $50 discount if full payment is
made by this date.
LIFE TEEN
Attention High School
Students: Come on out on
Saturday evenings at 6pm in the
Stephenson room until 8 p.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY
LIBRARY
The Library will be open in the Stephenson room
after the 10am and 12 noon Masses on
March. 6th.
Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday, March 9th this
Date
year. Mass times are 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and
7:00 p.m.
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.
WORKSHOP FOR MINISTERS OF CARE
Date:
Time:
Location:
Topic:
Saturday, March 5
9:30am-12:30pm
St. Marguerite d’Youville Parish,
Brampton
“Compassion Fatigue”
This workshop is an opportunity for ongoing formation for
all Ministers of Care (lay persons) who are involved in
caring ministries in the parish such as; Ministry with the
Sick, bereavement, feeding the poor, social justice
committee, etc. Registration fee is $5. For further
information/registration contact Sally Amaral at
(416) 721-3741.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Kickoff Rally for 40 Days for Life Toronto
and Mass for the Unborn celebrated by
His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins.
Sunday March 6, 2011 at 3:00 pm
St. Charles Borromeo Church,
811 Lawrence Ave W. at Dufferin, Toronto
www.40daysforlife.com/toronto
416-204-9749
VOCATIONS
“No one can serve two masters.” Is God calling
you to serve him as a priest, deacon or religious?
If you think God is calling you, contact
Fr. Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997.
email: vocations@vocations.ca
www.vocationstoronto.ca
refugees coming to Ontario soon. Your help is
appreciated.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
(R.C.I.A.)
Inquiry sessions have now began at St. Anne’s
Church for adults (16 years of age and older)
who are not baptized or baptized in other
Christian denominations, but who now wish to
explore the Catholic faith with a view to becoming
a Roman Catholic. Baptized ADULT Roman
Catholics who, for whatever reason, have not
made their First Holy Communion or Confirmation
are also invited to complete their initiation.
Instruction sessions take place on Tuesday
evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the
Fraser room. All interested persons should
contact Barb Manley at the parish office
(905) 453-1303 as soon as possible.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
During the Holy Season of Lent
We will pray
THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday evening
Immediately following the 7:00 pm Mass.
Beginning Friday, March 11th is
St. Alphonsus Ligouri’s Way of the Cross
Please join us as we meditate on the Passion of Our Lord.
March 18th St. Patrick’s Way of the Cross
March 25th Way of the Cross with Pro-Life Meditations
April 1st
Stations of the Cross for Inner Healing
April 8th
Edge Presentation
April 15th Mary’s Way of the Cross
April 22nd (Good Friday) Life Teen Youth Presentation
ST. ANNE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION
with our 7 parish schools will be held at the Church on
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011. The celebration will begin
with Mass at 7:00 p.m. There will be a reception
following in Stephenson room.
Please bring a plate of finger food with you.
REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP
This weekend envelopes are available at the back
of the church and also in the offertory envelopes
for the collection taking place next weekend. This
will be the last collection to help the Christian
Under same
management
for over
2,000 years.
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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.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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.
New Beginnings: For those who are Separated,
Divorced and Widowed.
Come and join us for an informative evening with
Gary Marche MSW., RSW. Gary is a clinical
Social Worker at Catholic Family Services of
Toronto and is an Advanced Candidate in Jungian
Analysis. His topic is The Process of renewal.
Mr. Marche will use the fairytale "The Four
Musicians of Bremen" to explain this process, It
will take place Tuesday March 1, 2011; at 8:00 to
9:30 p.m. at Saint Bonaventure’s Church, 1300
Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario: (on the west side
of Leslie, south of Lawrence) No registration
required. Enquiries: please contact Deacon
James Shaughnessy MSW., RSW., Psyn. D. at
416-921-1163 ext. 2227.
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.
The Centre Team offers a
WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT WEEKEND
April 8-10, 2011 at Queen of Apostles Renewal
Centre, Mississauga
God touches and heals hearts through talks,
private reflection, prayer, sharing, reconciliation
and Eucharist. Let your God love you!
For reservations or further information
call 905-278-5229.
LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY
Prepare Your Hearts for Holy Week.
Join us for a life-changing event that will set your
hearts on fire for God! High Mass with Archbishop
Thomas Collins and Bishop Pearse Lacey, Divine
Mercy
Celebration,
Eucharistic
Healing
Procession, inspiring talks, youth testimonies and
skits, powerful worship music by CMA award
winning artist Chris Bray, more of the Holy Spirit!
Guest
speakers:
Fr. Mark Goring, Debra Herbeck, Craig Pohl and
Pete Burak. On Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at the
North Building at the Metro Toronto Convention
Centre, 255 Front St. West. Adults $18, Youth $9.
For tickets call (416) 251-4255 or (905) 270-2510.
Discernment Retreat
Ever thought of serving Christ as a missionary
priest or a lay missioner? Like to learn more
about the vocation to global mission? Join us for
our “Call to Mission – Discernment Retreat” on
Friday, March 11 (6:45pm – Sunday, March 13th
noon) at Scarboro Missionary vocation. To
register please contact us at: 416 261 7135 ext.
265 or email: Imo@scarboromissions.ca.