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December 24, 2011 | | | |  | BLESSING OF A FAMILY MEAL on CHRISTMAS DAY
or any other day during the Christmas Season
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6
A child is born to us, a son is given us.
Upon his shoulder dominion rests.
They name him Wonder-Counsellor,
Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast
and forever peaceful.
Let us pray:
We give you thanks,
almighty God,
for the wonder of birth.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus
at Bethlehem,
“House of Bread”,
we ask you to bless the meal
we are about to share.
We... more details | | | | |
| | A WORD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude to everyone who has been involved in the planning of the celebrations that have guided us through the Advent and Christmas Seasons.
Special thanks to all our parishioners for making these joyous days a special blessing for the entire community through your presence, your prayers, and your support. (Posted: December 24, 2011) | | | | |
| | Is God calling you?
We celebrate the birth of our Lord into our world; however, many have not received the birth of our Lord into their hearts. If Christ lives in your heart and you would like to help others discover the Lord, you may be called to be a priest, religious, or permanent deacon.
If God is calling you, call Fr. Hansoo at 416-968-0997 or
email vocations@vocations.ca. (Posted: December 24, 2011) | | | | |
| | ATTENTION SENIORS
Registration and the first Monday afternoon gathering of the new year will take place on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome! (Posted: December 24, 2011) | | | | |
| | NEW YEAR'S EVE and NEW YEAR'S DAY MASSES
December 31st – New Year's Eve
5:00 p.m. English Mass
January 1st – New Year's Day
8:00 a.m. Italian Mass
9:30 a.m. English Mass
11:00 a.m. English Mass (Posted: December 24, 2011) | | | | |
| | The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2011
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. (John 1:14)
For two thousand years, we have celebrated this day – and for good reason. This was no ordinary birth! On this day, Jesus, the “bread of God” came “down from heaven and gave life to the world” (John 6:33). So as we celebrate this joyous occasion, let's look a little more closely at the way Jesus gave life to... more details | | | | |
| | A HAPPY AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE
May the joy of Christmas resound in your hearts and in your homes. May the Good News proclaimed by the Angels renew our desire to encounter Christ in everyone around us and to serve Him with love. To all of you, our best wishes for a Blessed Christmas Season and a healthy and prosperous New Year!
Fr. Andrzej, Fr. Paul and the
Pastoral and Support Staff of All Saints' Parish. (Posted: December 24, 2011) | | | | |
December 18, 2011 | | | | | | Is God calling you?
From the angel Gabriel, Mary heard God's plan for her life and she said, “Yes!”...and so the Saviour came into the world.
Pray to know God's Will for your life, so as to help bring Jesus to our world. If you think God is calling you to do this as a priest, religious or deacon, call Fr. Hansoo at 416-968-0997 or email vocations@vocations.ca. (Posted: December 18, 2011) | | | | |
| | LADIES' AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
The Ladies' Auxiliary is holding its annual Christmas Social on Monday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.
Come and join us for an evening of fellowship and Christmas cheer! (Posted: December 18, 2011) | | | | |
| | Ave Maria Centre of Peace
Presents a Special Christmas Event
The Ave Maria Centre is hosting a book signing and presentation of Dorothy Pilarski's new book: Motherhood Matters at their Bookstore & Giftshop, 331 Evans Ave., on Monday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m. (416-251-4245).
There will be an opportunity to meet the author and purchase a copy of her new book. (Posted: December 18, 2011) | | | | |
| | MEMORIAL MASS FOR DECEMBER 30, 2011
The Memorial Mass for December will be held on Friday, December 30th at 7:30 p.m. Due to the Christmas holidays, all names of loved ones you wish to remember at this Mass MUST be submitted to the parish office NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. on Thursday, December 22, 2011.
A gentle reminder:
Please do not submit names if you will not be attending the Mass. (Posted: December 18, 2011) | | | | |
| | 4th Sunday of Advent December 18, 2011
God often surprises us with his blessings.
God has a wonderful plan for our lives, and if we are open to him working in our lives, nothing will be out of the realm of possibility.
King David is reminded of this lesson, as we heard in today's first reading. David is very sincere in his desire to provide for the Lord a fitting dwelling place. God basically tells him, through... more details | | | | |
December 10, 2011 | | | | | | 3rd Sunday of Advent December 11, 2011
We are to strive to be as faithful a witness to Jesus as was John the Baptist.
As we listen to the Gospel this weekend, we hear about John the Baptist. His entire life and mission were caught up in preparing the world for the coming Messiah. He did this by preaching repentance of sin, marked by a baptism with water. So firm... more details | | | | |
December 09, 2011 | | | | | | Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick should always take place in the early stages of any serious illness so that it may be received with full, conscious faith and devotion. In this way, the sick as well as their family and friends may truly participate and derive real comfort from the celebration.
The sacrament should be celebrated as early as possible – before there is a sense of crisis. Families should... more details | | | | |
| | Children's Liturgy
Next weekend, December 17/18 is the last weekend of the Children's Liturgy before the Christmas break. The Children's Liturgy will resume with the 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening Mass on Saturday, January 14, 2012. (Posted: December 09, 2011) | | | | |
| | Is God calling you?
There was a man named John, sent by God, who came as a witness to testify to the Light, so that through this person all people might believe. Is it possible God could be calling your name to witness to the Light of christ in our day?
If you think God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Hansoo at 416-968-0997 or email vocations@vocations.ca. (Posted: December 09, 2011) | | | | |
December 03, 2011 | | | | | | 2nd Sunday of Advent December 4, 2011
Repenting when we fail to follow the teachings of Jesus
can bring peace to our hearts.
There is such hopefulness in today's readings. They tell us that the world's waiting and hoping for a messiah is about to come to fruition. God is sending the Saviour. God has not delayed this messianic gift, but has had a plan for the working out of our salvation. As part... more details | | | | |
August 04, 2011 | | | | | | Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 7, 2011
There was a tiny whispering sound.
(1 Kings 19:12)
Have you noticed how noisy our world is? We celebrate holidays with ear-shattering fireworks. Young people listen to music so loud that you can't carry on a conversation two rooms away. Television and radio evangelists shout their message at the top of their lungs. Even our cities reverberate with sounds of traffic and construction. In such a noisy environment, it's easy to understand why we might expect God to speak... more details | | | | |
July 16, 2011 | | | | | | Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 17, 2011
The Spirit helps us in our weakness. (Romans 8:26)
Have you ever noticed how ready we are to take up one form of prayer – petition - and how uncomfortable we tend to feel about other forms, especially the kind of prayer mentioned in today's second reading? We tend to be very good at asking God for his help or healing, for an end to war and abortion, or for grace... more details | | | | |
July 01, 2011 | | | | | | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3, 2011
If by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body,
you will live. (Romans 8:13)
What images come to your mind when you hear the word “holiness”? Do you think of Mother Teresa's radiant face as she fed the poor and comforted the dying? Or the serenity and composure that seem to mark every portrait of the Virgin Mary that was ever painted? Does conjuring... more details | | | | |
June 24, 2011 | | | | | | The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 26, 2011
When we eat the Bread of Life, we become one with Christ.
All things are made new in Christ. Through Christ, a new presence of God came upon the earth. With Christ, the world and our understanding of life is transformed. In Christ, we become a new creation.
Nowhere is this newness of life nourished more than in the Eucharist. Our Lord comes to be with us and to nourish us... more details | | | | |
June 17, 2011 | | | | | | Trinity Sunday, June 19, 2011
We celebrate and honour the Trinity -
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe that God has one nature, yet at the same time is three distinct persons. The mystery of the Trinity is central to our faith, but it is only by God's self-revelation that we can come... more details | | | | |
June 03, 2011 | | | | | | Fr. Glaba's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in celebrating Fr. Glaba's 35th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood, Sunday, June 5th , in the parish hall, immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
All are welcome. (Posted: June 03, 2011) | | | | |
| | The Ascension of the Lord, June 5, 2011
You will receive power...and you will be my witnesses. (Acts 1:8),/strong>
Can you imagine what the apostles must have felt when Jesus made this promise just before he returned to heaven? Surely they would have recalled the fear and intimidation they had felt since the crucifixion. Memories of their having abandoned Jesus were probably still fresh in their minds. How could they even begin to hope that Jesus would give them... more details | | | | |
May 27, 2011 | | | | | | 6th Sunday of Easter, May 29, 2011
In today's Gospel, Jesus promises that his Spirit will never leave us. While it is true that Jesus of Nazareth is no longer alive in our midst and walking among us, we can experience God's presence. When you feel empty and your soul seems to yearn for more closeness with the Lord, one way to fill that need might be to consciously use your senses.
Our sense of sight is a... more details | | | | |
May 20, 2011 | | | | | | 5th Sunday of Easter, May 22, 2011
Jesus leads us to our home in heaven.
In today's Gospel, Jesus gives us several assurances. First, Jesus assures us that we can hope for everlasting life. Jesus says, “In my father's house there are many dwelling places...I will come back to take you to myself.” And second, Jesus assures us that we will be doing his work: “Whoever believes in me will do the works that I... more details | | | | |
May 13, 2011 | | | | | | 4th Sunday of Easter,May 15, 2011
The sheep hear his voice.
(John 10:3)
The people who first heard Jesus compare him to a shepherd who had some background knowledge that many of us lack. They knew that when shepherds brought their sheep in for the night, they often put them into pens with other flocks. And how did shepherds distinguish their sheep from all the others when it was time to go out to... more details | | | | |
May 06, 2011 | | | | | | 3rd Sunday of Easter May 8, 2011
God raised this Jesus; of this we are all witnesses. (Acts 2:32)
The resurrection of Jesus was at the heart of Peter's message on Pentecost, and it became his mission statement for the rest of his life.
Two thousand years later, God still wants the resurrection to be at the heart of our faith. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: “the Resurrection of Jesus is... more details | | | | |
April 29, 2011 | | | | | | 2nd Sunday of Easter May 1, 2011
We are blessed because we believe in Jesus even without seeing Him.
Along with the other ten Apostles, Thomas had heard the report brought by the women, that Jesus had risen from the dead. Of course, none of them believed it at first. That night, however, Jesus appeared to the disciples. They were in a locked room so that nobody could get in; and suddenly, Jesus was... more details | | | | |
April 24, 2011 | | | | | | Prayers for your table at Easter
God of life, we thank you for all that your
Son, Jesus, has done for us.
In him we have passed over from death to life; from slavery to freedom.
In him and through him we have become
your beloved children.
We praise you, on this Easter Day,
for your love and care.
Bless us and the food we are about to share. Bless those who have prepared it.
Bless... more details | | | | |
April 22, 2011 | | | | | | Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice!
The people who became disciples of Jesus sincerely believed he was the promised Messiah, the One who would restore Israel and bring salvation to the world. Jesus told them that he would have to suffer, die and then rise from the dead to accomplish the saving mission his Father had sent him to fulfill. The disciples had a hard time accepting these realities; they did not want to see their... more details | | | | |
April 16, 2011 | | | | | | Passion Sunday, April 17, 2011
Keep watch with me. (Matthew 26:38)
Today marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most significant week of the year. Everything that Jesus said and did while on earth was leading up to this week, to the moment of the cross, the climax of God's great plan for humanity. So what better way than to walk with Jesus through his Passion and death?
In the garden, Jesus told... more details | | | | |
April 08, 2011 | | | | | | Fifth Sunday of Lent April 10, 2011
Through faith in Jesus we have life in the Spirit.
Today we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Our Scripture readings are like spiritual appetizers, given to us to stir our appetite for the large events of faith that are coming in Holy Week.
Our Lenten readings have led us into the desert to face temptation. We have been to the top of Mount Tabor to see a vision of... more details | | | | |
March 31, 2011 | | | | | | 4th Sunday of Lent April 3, 2011
There are none so blind
as those who will not see.
Today's Gospel shows us an example of seeing with eyes of faith, rather than the eyes of flesh. The blind man we hear about comes to Jesus through faith in his healing power, while the ones who can see physically, the Pharisees, come to darkness.
His neighbours cannot believe that he is the same man who was born blind. Then the... more details | | | | |
March 24, 2011 | | | | | | 3rd Sunday of Lent March 27, 2011
Jesus is a fountain of love.
Just a few decades ago it would have seemed strange to see bottles of water for sale. Today it has become a billion dollar industry. We all must drink water to strengthen us and to maintain life.
Water plays an important part in Scripture, and today we hear in the Gospel of a Samaritan woman coming to the well to get water to satisfy her physical... more details | | | | |
March 19, 2011 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection 2nd Sunday
of Lent
March 20,
2011
Lent calls us to be transformed into
more Christ-like disciples.
On the mountain, Peter, James and John were witensses to a defining moment in the life of Jesus, his transfiguration. They saw the past, in Moses and Elijah; and they saw the future, in the glory of Jesus. As if time and mortality did not matter, they saw the most important people of salvation history. This was an incredible moment; a... more details | | | | |
March 12, 2011 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection First Sunday of Lent
March 13,
2011
With God's help we can overcome
weakness and temptation.
Today, on this first Sunday of Lent, we are reminded of the many struggles that confront us in life. The readings all tell us that we are subject to temptation, and that we are always in need of God's help and strength to get us through our day. We begin our reflection with Adam and Eve who seemed to have everything going... more details | | | | |
| | ShareLife –
Together, we can work WONDERS...
“The guiding principles for our rich tradition of Catholic stewardship emphasize the importance of sharing time, talent and treasure with those around us. Ultimately, our lives are defined by how we've used the gifts we've received.We need to be active and engaged in our society, sharing the blessings we have, as best we can. That involvement can take many forms, one of which is charity. In our region, we have... more details | | | | |
March 04, 2011 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time
March 6, 2011
Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. (Matthew 7:24)
This wonderful saying from Jesus is more than just a protection plan. He doesn't want just to shield us in times of crisis. He wants to bless us every day-and he knows that his blessings will flow as we build our lives on his... more details | | | | |
| | LENT :
FASTING and FEASTING
David Warkentein
Fast from judging others;
Feast on the Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from emphasis on differences;
Feast on the unity of all life.
Fast from apparent darkness;
Feast on the reality of light.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;
Feast on optimism.
Fast from worry;
Feast on trust.
Fast from complaining;... more details | | | | |
February 17, 2011 | | | | | | Spriritual reflection February 20,
2011, 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Love your enemies. (Matthew 5:44)
Can you picture getting to heaven, and the first person you meet is the one you liked least on earth? It's possible. After all, God loves that person just as much as he loves you. Or what about all the evil characters you've read about in the Bible – people like Pharaoh, or Jezebel, or King Herod? They don't fall outside the scope of God's loving intentions either. What God... more details | | | | |
| | A FAMILY PRAYER
ON FAMILY DAY
When gathering with family and loved ones on this Family Day weekend, you may wish to use the following Scripture reading and prayer before meals or at a special time set aside for prayer.
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew (5:13-16):
Jesus said: “You are like salt for the whole human race. But if salt loses its saltiness, there is no way to make it salty again. It... more details | | | | |
February 11, 2011 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 13,
2011
Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:20)
What a burden! Or at least that's how Jesus' words here sound at first. After all, we know how rigorous the scribes and Pharisees were at keeping the Law of Moses. Do we have to do even better than them if we want to get into heaven?
Well, yes and no.... more details | | | | |
February 10, 2011 | | | | | | A Prayer for Married Couples
Father of life and love,
You created us in your image – woman and man.
We rejoice and thank you for the gift of each other.
Sustain us in our love
and lead us to a deeper understanding of your love.
Jesus, we come before you,
seeking your guidance and direction
in our relationship.
In marriage you call and challenge us
to a permanent, exclusive and sacred friendship.
Be our strength and support, therefore,
as we continue this journey together.
Holy Spirit,... more details | | | | |
February 05, 2011 | | | | | | 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 6,
2011
You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5, 13-14)
Today's Gospel about salt and light presents one of Jesus' most vivid teachings. In the ancient biblical world, salt was a precious commodity, associated with longevity and permanence. It served as the principal way to preserve food. Loyalty and friendship were sealed with salt because its essence does not change. In both Islam... more details | | | | |
| | World Day of the Sick
Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes
Friday, February 11
The ministry of Jesus to the sick is central to the life of the Church. Pope John Paul II in establishing this day stated: “I consider most appropriate, indeed, the bestowal upon the entire ecclesial community of an initiative which, as already practied in some nations and regions, has brought forth precious pastoral fruit.” February 11 (memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes) highlights the healing ministry of the Church. It... more details | | | | |
January 29, 2011 | | | | | | 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 30,
2011
The Beatitudes can help us find where we fit in the big picture of God's plan of salvation.
The Beatitudes can be seen as individual portraits of some of the most basic and important concepts of our faith, of our attitude toward God and our attitude toward one another. The Beatitudes, as presented in the Gospel of Matthew, are clear, focused pictures of what Christ expects of us.
Whether in... more details | | | | |
January 20, 2011 | | | | | | 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 23,
2011
Jesus begins he public ministry and calls people - including us - to follow him.
Each of today's Scripture readings speaks in some way about the call to mission in our lives. They describe the consequences when this vision is absent from our lives and the life of the community.
The people whom Isaiah addresses have been living under the oppression of foreign domination. The prophet tells them that these evil and... more details | | | | |
| | 2011 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
On Wednesday, February 2 the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. The purpose of this day is “to help the entire Church to esteem ever more greatly the witness of those persons who have chosen to follow Christ by means of the practice of the evangelical counsels” as well as “to be a suitable occasion for consecrated persons to renew their commitment and rekindle the fervor... more details | | | | |
January 13, 2011 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 16,
2011
The light of Christ's love helps us forgive ourselves as well as others.
Today's Gospel gives us an interesting insight on John the Baptist. John tells us that he did not know who Jesus was until he saw the Holy Spirit descend upon him. However, John was preaching about the Messiah being at hand, making straight the way of the Lord. Like John the Baptist, we do not always recognize who... more details | | | | |
January 08, 2011 | | | | | | The Baptism of the Lord
January 9, 2011
Baptism calls us to be fully immersed in the life and teachings of Christ.
The Baptism of Jesus signifies Jesus officially accepting the mission given to him by the Father. It also showed His full and complete submission to the will of his Father. When Jesus was fully and completely submerged in the waters of the Jordan, it represented what Jesus would have to give to win our salvation. Jesus would... more details | | | | |
December 29, 2010 | | | | | | A PRAYER OF BLESSING FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS
AND MEALS AS WE BEGIN
A NEW YEAR
Let us open our hearts in thanksgiving to God for the favours showered upon us during this past year, and for the blessing that will be granted us in Christ Jesus in the year ahead.
From the letter of Paul to the Philippians
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say rejoice. Your Kindness shall be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by... more details | | | | |
December 28, 2010 | | | | | | A PRAYER FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE
AND NEW YEAR'S DAY
A Blessing for the New Year's Table
All praise and glory are yours, Father of heaven and earth, Lord of all ages: you have brought us to the end of another year and the beginning of a new one. We praise you for the gifts you have given us, and for the ways we have been led to use them for your people and for your world.
Forgive us, Father,... more details | | | | |
| | Spiritual Reflection for The Epiphany of the Lord,
Solemnity
January 2, 2011
Walking by the light of faith we come to discover that we are children of God.
In today's Gospel we learn about the Magi who travelled a great distance from the East, led by the light of the star, to find and pay homage to the newborn King of the Jews. The beautiful and majestic star the Magi followed led them to no mere human king. Rather, it led them to... more details | | | | |
December 27, 2010 | | | | | | HAPPY NEW YEAR
2011
To all of our parishioners, Best Wishes for a blessed New Year filled with peace, joy and all the fulfillment of your hopes and prayers. (Posted: December 27, 2010) | | | | |
December 25, 2010 | | | | | | Parish Council meeting
Wednesday, January 5
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday, January 5th , 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. All parishioners are welcome. (Posted: December 25, 2010) | | | | |
December 16, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 19, 2010
They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with is.” (Matthew 1:23)
Whenever you are sad, lonely, or afraid, how heartening it is to have someone say, “I'm with you,” especially when their actions back up their words!
More than seven hundred years before Jesus' birth, a frightened ruler received just such a message – and it came from the best source imaginable. Speaking through the prophet Isaiah, God... more details | | | | |
| | A HAPPY AND BLESSED
CHRISTMAS
TO EVERYONE
To all of you, our best wishes for a
Blessed Christmas Season and a
Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
Fr. Andrzej, Fr. Paul, Deacon Bruno and
the Pastoral and Support Staff of
All Saints' Parish. (Posted: December 16, 2010) | | | | |
December 10, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Third Sunday of Advent
December 12, 2010
Scripture points us to the real Messiah.
Centuries before Jesus' birth, Isaiah, speaking God's words, prophesied that one of the things the Messiah would do was to heal the sick. Amkong his healings would be making the deaf hear and giving sight to the blind. These were signs for people to look for; and when they found the one who fulfilled all of the prophecies, they would have found the promised... more details | | | | |
November 28, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection
First Sunday of Advent
November 28,
2010
We, who look to Christ's return, must be alert and ready, vigilant in prayer and walking in His paths.
As Christians, we are used to seeing the season of Advent as preparation for the celebration of Christmas – and it is – but a quick glance at our readings today will tell us that the main focus is elsewhere. The Church places before us readings that remind us of the Risen... more details | | | | |
November 18, 2010 | | | | | | Christ the King
Nov. 21, 2010
Long live Christ,
the King!
Today's Solemnity celebrates no specific event in salvation history, but honours Christ as Sovereign over all persons, nations, families and the whole of creation. This feast affirms what we celebrate at the feast of the Ascension – Jesus' exaltation and crowning with heavenly glory.
The gospel scene in today's liturgy presents Jesus as King of the Jews in sharp contrast to the kings we might imagine. Jesus' throne is the cross.... more details | | | | |
November 13, 2010 | | | | | | “Eternal Rest, grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
Amen (Posted: November 13, 2010) | | | | |
| | Spiritual Reflection for 33rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time,
Nov. 14, 2010
Trust, hope and patient endurance are often the seeds of new life.
During the month of November, many of the Gospels have an end-of-the-world theme to them. It is important to reflect on these Scriptures because in many ways we live in an environment where we are inundated with end-of-the-world speculation.
Today's Gospel makes two major points about the end of the world. The first lesson is this: Do not interpret the crises of life as if they were the end-of-the-world. When we... more details | | | | |
November 06, 2010 | | | | | | Reflection for Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 7, 2010
The liturgical year is drawing to a close. The Scriptures are somber, drawing our attention to serious matters of life, death and resurrection. Throughout time, individuals and communities have embraced death and the hope of eternal life in ways that are reflective of their faith and their spirituality.
The message of the Scriptures in these last Sundays of the liturgical year resembles sentiments on grave markers. It is interesting to note... more details | | | | |
October 28, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Thirty-First Sunday
in Ordinary Time
October 31, 2010
Zacchaeus stands out in the Gospel of Luke first because of his size-he needs to climb a tree to get a glimpse of Jesus-and because he was a tax collector. They were regarded as thieves who preyed on their own people. Jesus sees past these things and sees the potential for love and repentance in this little man.
Zacchaeus announces to Jesus that he will make things right in his... more details | | | | |
October 21, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for World Mission
Sunday
October 24, 2010
We have heard this Gospel many times before, but its richness flows from how it speaks to our common experience. Like the Pharisee, who saw himself better than the tax collector, we are all susceptible to the Pharisee's attitude. We call it pride.
At the end of Jesus' teaching, he cautions his disciples: “For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted”. Jesus... more details | | | | |
| | Archbishop Collins' 2nd Pastoral Letter on
Catholic Education
Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of Toronto,
I strongly urge you to vote Monday in the municipal elections. The political leaders who serve at the municipal level have an immediate, practical, and profound influence on the well-being of the whole community: it is vital that each citizen vote for the candidate he or she considers most qualified... more details | | | | |
October 15, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection 29th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
October 17, 2010
In our Gospel today, we hear Jesus encouraging his disciples to pray without ceasing. Is Jesus asking the impossible? Our faith tells us this could not be the case, since Jesus would never give us a task we could not fulfill. His point is that we must never give up our reliance on God, and we express this in prayer – unceasingly.
There is so much for which we need to... more details | | | | |
| | All Saints Parish Financial Report
For the Year Ended December 31 2009
Income
Total Offertory Collections 591,215
Other Collections 137,845 [1]
ShareLife & Special Collections 198,078 [2]
Interest 7,665
Total Collections 934,803
Expenditures
Clergy Salaries 44,852 [3]
Office/Caretaking/Household Salaries 107,785
Musicians Salaries 80,857
Income Taxes, CPP, EI & Benefits 53,870
Office Supplies & Expenses 36,040
Property Tax Heat & Hydro 35,642
Repairs & Renewal 84,360
Church Kneeler/Floor Project 70,924 [4]
Refugee Family Sponsorship 11,670
Church Expense 103,030 [5]
Rectory Expense 32,177
Diocesan Assessment 102,243 [6]
ShareLife & Special Collections 197,063
Total Expenditures 960,513
Net Operating Profit +/-Loss for the Year 25,710
[1] Other collections include revenue from... more details | | | | |
October 07, 2010 | | | | | | Rejoice in the Lord always.
Th 1:46
Spiritual Reflection
28th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
October 10, 2010
In our desire for salvation there is a starting point; it is the same starting point for everyone. The starting point for salvation is faith. A person must first believe in God – believe in the power of God, the mercy of God, and the goodness of God. As disciples of Jesus, we must be willing students, istening to the words of Jesus as if listening to the voice of... more details | | | | |
October 02, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection 27th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
October 3, 2010
Faith is the gift that calls us to
unity with God.
27th Sunday in
In the Gospel today we hear the disciples ask for an increase of faith, and Jesus gives them a vivid image-faith the size of a mustard seed is powerful enough to uproot a mulberry tree and toss it into the sea. What does this mean to those who receive such a gift?
When we consider that God created the universe and all good things out of love, that... more details | | | | |
September 04, 2010 | | | | | | A Prayer For Our Students, Teachers, Parents & Others Involved In Education
Blessed are you, God our Father,
maker of the universe:
you have sent Jesus to be our brother
and to save us in your love.
Bless us as we begin this year,
and help us in all we do for you.
Let your Holy Spirit give us light,
and lead us to you
through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Posted: September 04, 2010) | | | | |
| | 23rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Sept. 5, 2010
Jesus challenges us to be certain about our commitment in deciding to be his disciple.
Our first reading today is the author's version of Solomon's prayer for wisdom. It is the Holy Spirit of God by which this wisdom is given as a gift. The commitment to discipleship, and the demands made on the disciples of Christ, are at issue in today's Gospel. Jesus is resolute about his journey to Jerusalem and fulfilling his destiny of being nailed to the Cross; he asks... more details | | | | |
June 17, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for the 12th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
June 20, 2010
We know Jesus is the Messiah, but what
does that mean
in our lives?
We admit that Jesus is the Christ of God, the Messiah who would bring salvation to the world. However, there are many different aspects of who Jesus is, and how he lived his life that may confuse us. There is the lowly and vulnerable Christ Child born in Bethlehem; and then there is the Christ... more details | | | | |
May 27, 2010 | | | | | | Sunday of The Most Holy Trinity, May 30, 2010
We celebrate and honour the Trinity – God the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe that God has one nature, yet at the same time is three distinct persons. The mystery of the Trinity is central to our faith, but it is only by God's self-revelation that we can come to know, in some small measure, who God is.
The Book of Genesis gives... more details | | | | |
May 21, 2010 | | | | | | Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2010
Today we celebrate Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit gave a new sense of empowerment to the Church.
Today we commemorate the birth of the Church. It is Pentecost, the day, some two thousand years ago, when the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles and breathed energy and animation into their faith. It is the day when tongues of fire loosed the tongues of the disciples so they could clearly give voice to the Good News of salvation.
Today we celebrate the day when the Apostles accepted... more details | | | | |
May 10, 2010 | | | | | | Sixth Sunday of Easter May 9, 2010
Be at peace with the farewells you must make.
The early believers accepted Jesus' leaving through death, his reappearance in resurrection, his leaving through his ascension, and his continued presence in the Holy Spirit. Today's reading from Acts reveals a lack of peace in the community at Antioch concerning Gentile converts and adherence to Mosaic law. The Apostles made their case based on the guidance of the Holy Spirit and end their letter to the Gentiles with... more details | | | | |
April 23, 2010 | | | | | | Fourth Sunday of Easter April 25, 2010
The love of Christ knows no bounds, like that of a shepherd for his flock.
One of the most prominent images of Jesus is that of the Good Shepherd. This image of Jesus is based on the way he treated all people—he sought them out when they were lost in sin, he freed them from the power of evil, he healed them of their infirmities. Ultimately, the love of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, was so great that he gave his life for his... more details | | | | |
April 17, 2010 | | | | | | Reflection for Third Sunday of Easter April 18, 2010
Do you love me? (John 21:15)
Jesus' questioning of Peter in such a direct way was not intended to make Peter feel guilty. And neither was it an ego trip for the Lord. Jesus didn't need Peter's love to feel better about himself. He already knew – better than Peter himself – how much Peter loved him. Rather, Jesus wanted Peter to reach deep within himself and see how much love for... more details | | | | |
April 09, 2010 | | | | | | LUKE'S GOSPEL OF THE FATHER
AND OF JESUS
First Saturday of the Month
Join us, in the Parish Hall, every First Saturday of the month, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, as Father Francis Carpinelli guides us through St. Luke's Gospel. We will learn about what Luke, the Evangelist, really believed about Jesus by the way he presents the motifs and themes of the beliefs of early Christians and by how he presents what Jesus himself believed and taught.
May 1, June... more details | | | | |
March 31, 2010 | | | | | | Easter Sunday April 4, 2010
A Resurrection Homily by St. John Chrysostom
Let all pious men and women and all lovers of God rejoice in the splendor of this feast; let the wise servants blissfully enter into the joy of their Lord; let those who have borne the burden of Lent now receive their pay, and those who have toiled since the first hour, let them now receive their due reward; let any who came after the third hour be grateful to... more details | | | | |
| | PRAYERS FOR YOUR TABLE
AT EASTER
God of life, we thank you for all that your Son Jesus has done for us. In him we have passed over from death to life; from slavery to freedom. In him and through him we have become your beloved children. We praise you, in our Easter celebration, for your love and care.
Bless us, and the food we are about to share.
Bless those who have prepared it.
Bless... more details | | | | |
March 27, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
March 28, 2010
How Jesus must have enjoyed celebrating his final Passover with his disciples! For three years, he had been with them, enjoyed their company, taught them, even laughed with them. He knew their strengths and weaknesses, their quirks and idiosyncrasies-and he loved them. Jesus knew the time had come for him to give up his life, but he was still able to share a meal with these close... more details | | | | |
March 20, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 21, 2010
You are running late, so your right foot steps hard on the gas pedal as you run the red light. Suddenly, lights begin flashing in your rearview mirror as a police car comes up behind you. As you try to collect your thoughts, you pray that the officer will show you mercy. And as if miraculously, he cites you with only a warning and lets you go... more details | | | | |
March 14, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection, Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 14, 2010
The story of the prodigal son teaches us about God's mercy and forgiveness.
Did you ever consider that the wonderful lesson and message of the story of the prodigal son is repeated endlessly in the sacrament of reconciliation? Our Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit – through the priest – forgives us our sins, no matter what they are. The scenario that was presented to us in today's... more details | | | | |
March 05, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection, Third Sunday of Lent
March 7, 2010
When God called Moses from the burning bush, he launched him on one of the longest, most significant journeys in history – and began by telling him: “Remove the sandals from your feet”(Exodus 3:5). Why would God say that?
The second half of the verse offers a reason: “The place where you stand is holy ground.” Imagine how fast Moses obeyed! In Egypt, where he grew up, people... more details | | | | |
February 26, 2010 | | | | | | Reflection Second Sunday of Lent
February 28, 2010
Who can forget the “bargain” that Abraham tried to make with God when he interceded on behalf of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah? That was pretty bold of him, wasn't it? Think, too, about how David, Job, Isaiah, and Paul all communicated with the Lord. And we all know about Mary's conversation with the angel Gabriel. In fact, the more you look at the Bible,... more details | | | | |
February 20, 2010 | | | | | | First Sunday of Lent
February 21, 2010
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9)
Every Sunday at Mass, we publicly confess what we believe. When we recite the creed, we openly state that we believe in the Trinity, in the virgin birth, in Jesus' death and resurrection. We proclaim our faith that the church is... more details | | | | |
February 14, 2010 | | | | | | FASTING AND ABSTINENCE
Abstinence and Fasting are to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Abstinence is to be observed on all Fridays through the year, but Catholics may substitute this practice with special acts of charity or piety on the other Fridays – it remains to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Abstinence refrains from consumption of meat. This law pertains to everyone over 14 years... more details | | | | |
| | LENT: FASTING AND FEASTING
David Warkentin
Fast from judging others;
Feast on the Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from emphasis on differences;
Feast on the unity of all life.
Fast from apparent darkness;
Feast on the reality of light.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;
Feast on optimism.
Fast from worry;
Feast on trust.
Fast from complaining;
Feast on appreciation.
Fast from negative;
Feast on affirmatives.
Fast from unrelenting pressures;
Feast on unceasing prayer.
Fast from hostility;
Feast on nonviolence.
Fast... more details | | | | |
February 13, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 14, 2010
Whenever we read passages like this, it's helpful to keep one truth in mind: Jesus always spoke from experience. So when he said that the poor, the hungry, the sorrowful, and the persecuted were blessed, he was not just presenting a fanciful or idealistic set of dreams. He was speaking out of experience about what it was like to have his life shaped by his Father... more details | | | | |
February 04, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Fifth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
February 7, 2010
When was the last time God got your attention? Think back to the last time you found yourself almost speechless because you had come face-to-face with some manifestation of his love, his power, or his majesty. How did it happen? Did a passage from Scripture leap out at you and pierce your heart? Was it through the beauty of a spectacular sunrise? Was it in... more details | | | | |
January 29, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31, 2010
Addressing the fractious Corinthian church, Paul urged the believers to 'strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts” (1 Corinthians 12:31). He even told them how to get there: by practicing love. Not the overly romantic love that musicians sing about but divine love – love that moves mountains and changes hearts. It's the love Jesus poured out when he died on the cross. It's also... more details | | | | |
January 16, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Second Sunday in
Ordinary Time
January 17, 2010
In the episode of the wedding at Cana, St. John presents Mary's first intervention in the public life of Jesus and highlights her cooperation in her son's mission. The meaning and role of the Blessed Virgin's presence become evident when the wine runs out.
Mary immediately notices and intervenes. Turning to Jesus with the words: “They have no wine” (John 2:3), Mary expresses her concern to him about this... more details | | | | |
January 09, 2010 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for January 10, 2010
The Baptism of the Lord.
Baptism calls us to be fully immersed in the life and teachings of Christ.
The Baptism of Jesus signifies Jesus officially accepting the mission given to him by the Father. It also showed His full and complete submission to the will of his Father. When Jesus was fully and completely submerged in the waters of the Jordan, it represented what Jesus would have to give to win our salvation. Jesus would have to give everything he had -- his life upon... more details | | | | |
| | Come and See Weekend
February 5-7, 2010
“The Love of Christ urges us on” to radically respond to His call to follow Him wholeheartedly. Jesus is inviting you to spend some time with Him so that you may discover His call to the priesthood.
On February 5th to 7th, 2010, at St. Augustine's Seminary, there will be an opportunity for young men of 18 years or older to spend a weekend for time of prayer, reflection and... more details | | | | |
December 16, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2009
Pray that we may be more aware of Christ's presence among us.
Elizabeth, well past normal childbearing years, is pregnant with her first child. She is visited by her cousin Mary, who is also with child. When she sees Mary she responds: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does... more details | | | | |
| | A Christmas Prayer
Almighty God and Father of Light,
a child is born for us and a son is given to us.,
Your eternal Word leaped down from heaven,
in the silent watches of the night,,
and now your Church is filled with wonder,
at the nearness of her God.,
Open our hearts to receive his life,
and increase our vision with the rising of dawn,,
that our lives may be filled with his glory and peace,,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever. (Posted: December 16, 2009) | | | | |
December 13, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2009
John prepared the way for Jesus.
Today's Gospel begins with a lot of people listening to John the Baptist. There are Roman soldiers who were part of an occupying army known for its strong-armed tactics. There are tax collectors who have grown wealthy by overcharging the people. Greed, immorality, bitterness – all sorts of sins – haunt those gathered there. But just as the sick seek out... more details | | | | |
December 05, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2009
Our lives are to show forth
the glory of God.
If we take time to slow down and reflect upon the way the Church and our surrounding culture celebrate this time of the year, we can see that there is a contrast between the two as to how we prepare for Christmas. The Church calls us, during this Advent season, to set aside extra time for prayer and quiet reflection,... more details | | | | |
November 26, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent
November 29, 2009
We are to prepare ourselves for the day when the Lord will return and call us to himself.
To announce the birth of his Son, God set a star in the sky to guide the Wise Men to the scene of the Nativity. The Word became Flesh and dwelt among us. His coming was fulfilled. Now, we await His Second Coming, when the world, as we know it, will... more details | | | | |
| | LUKE'S GOSPEL OF THE FATHER AND OF JESUS
First Saturday of the Month
Jan. 2, 2010
Luke 1-4:13 The Gospel of the Father, Infancy Narrative & Jesus' Gospel
Join us, in the Parish Hall, every First Saturday of the month, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, as Father Francis Carpinelli guides us through St. Luke's Gospel. We will learn about what Luke, the Evangelist, really believed about Jesus by the way he presents the motifs and themes of the beliefs of early Christians and by how he presents what Jesus himself believed and taught.
Dec. 5, 2009,... more details | | | | |
November 14, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov. 18, 2009
God can be seen in the goodness of his people.
If we were to hold onto the picture we are given in today's Gospel – a darkened sun, a moon without light, stars falling from the sky – it would seem quite depressing. We feel this way sometimes when life turns upside down. Perhaps a loved one is sick or facing unemployment. Yes, sometimes it seems that the... more details | | | | |
| | 2009 ShareLife ,Thank You
He delivers and rescues, he works wonders in heaven and on earth. - Daniel 6:27
Dear Father,
At a time when it was more difficult than usual to give, the parishioners of the Archdiocese of Toronto have demonstrated true generosity toward their brothers and sisters in need, here in our communities and around the world.
Thank you for your leadership in the 2009 ShareLife appeal at your parish and thanks to all your parishioners who participated in the campaign in any way.
The overall Parish Campaign raised $11,439,697... more details | | | | |
November 06, 2009 | | | | | | 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov. 8, 2009
Be hospitable to everyone because some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Today's first reading is one, among many in the Bible, that speaks of the importance of hospitality in the lives of the people. At the time of the First Book of Kings, which we heard today, hospitality was understood differently from how we understand it today. For the people of the time, it was the right of... more details | | | | |
| | Ongoing Communication
from Archbishop Collins regarding
H1N1 Flu Virus
The following is an update from Archbishop Collins issued November 2nd and addressed to all clergy and employees of the Archdiocese of Toronto:
We have been closely monitoring the situation. At this time it is necessary for us to elevate our diligence to the next level in pandemic planning. For the health and safety of all people of faith, parishes must implement the changes outlined below at all masses... more details | | | | |
October 24, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct. 25, 2009
The faith of the man who was blind brought him sight and salvation.
At some level, most of us are blind to some extent. We have been unable to see beyond first impressions, ingrained prejudices, our preconceived ideas and our one-dimensional and sometimes myopic view of the world. The world according to me, instead of the world according to God! The gift of sight is wonderful and enriching, but important,... more details | | | | |
| | The Year of the Priest.
A Priest's Prayer
Loving Father, I praise you, I love you, I adore you. Send your Holy Spirit to enlighten my mind to the truth of your Son, Jesus, Priest and Victim.
Through the same Spirit guide my heart to his Sacred Heart, to renew in me a priestly passion that I, too, might lay down my life upon the altar.
May your Spirit wash away my impurities and free me from all my... more details | | | | |
October 16, 2009 | | | | | | Message from Archbishop Collins
Re: H1N1 Flu Virus
As the flu season approaches, we are once again reprinting the message from Archbishop Collins.
For the last several months, the Archdiocese of Toronto has been in regular communication with health officials to determine whether or not it is necessary to alter our liturgical practices, in light of current concerns regarding the spread of H1N1 influenza. To date, we have been informed that this is not required. It is... more details | | | | |
| | Spiritual Reflection for October 18, 2009
29th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Ambition should be tempered by humility and a desire to serve others.
Indignant is how the other disciples reacted when they heard that James and John wanted to assure their place in Christ's presence through eternity. But then, who wouldn't? Their instinct, which apparently seemed to the other disciples to be base, was actually a natural desire. But Jesus levels the playing field for all the disciples, including... more details | | | | |
October 15, 2009 | | | | | | A Catholic Perspective
Euthanasia and End of Life Issues
The church has always been committed to life issues, from the moment of conception to natural death. Increasingly in our society we see end of life issues debated in the public square.
In our Canadian Parliament, Bill C-384 has been introduced that would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada. This is not limited to persons with terminal illness but leaves this open to persons with depression and chronic mental... more details | | | | |
October 09, 2009 | | | | | | Spritual Reflection for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct. 11, 2009
If you seek wisdom, grow close to Jesus.
Our desire for wisdom must be as deep as that of King Solomon, of the Old Testament. The depth of his desire and prayer for wisdom is heard in our reading from the Book of Wisdom. Wisdom is more valuable than power or treasure, than health or beauty. The Scriptures make it clear that his prayer is heard.
If we, as... more details | | | | |
October 01, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct. 4, 2009
Jesus gives us a clear moral compass – reject no one, no matter how far they fall short.
Jesus identifies with all people and calls us his brothers and sisters. Today's gospel reading takes us back to a day when Jesus stood up for the rights of women and children. The discussion about the grounds of divorce was common in his time. The Law of Moses was unclear... more details | | | | |
September 25, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Holy Spirit is at work in the world.
There is a thread that weaves throughout these readings today, a thread that also speaks to us. We heard some of the ways that the Holy Spirit worked in the human heart in the times of Moses, James and Jesus. Let us look at some of the ways the Holy Spirit continues to work in the world today.
Moses was a prophet by the power of God's Holy Spirit.... more details | | | | |
September 19, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for Sept. 20, 2009
25th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Following the example of Jesus, we are to instruct, challenge and show others how to have life everlasting.
The Gospel catches the disciples discussing among themselves which of them is the greatest, which flies in the face of what Jesus has been teaching them about humility. As followers of Jesus, we are to become the example for others. We are to help transform the world around us to meet... more details | | | | |
September 06, 2009 | | | | | | September 6, 2009
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
We are called to open our hearts so that God's love and his light may shine through to others!
About seven hundred years before the birth of Christ, Isaiah began his prophetic ministry. He prophesied that God would act to bring healing and salvation to his people. When this day arrived the eyes of the blind would be opened, the ears of the deaf woud be cleared and the tongues of those who could not speak would be loosened. Faithful Jews of later generations, including John... more details | | | | |
August 12, 2009 | | | | | | Saturday, August 15, 2009
The Assumption of Mary
Catholics believe the doctrine of the Assumption, which teaches that at the end of her life, Mary, the mother of Christ, was taken body and soul (i.e. both physically and spiritually) into heaven to live with her son Christ for ever.
Human beings have to wait until the end of time for their bodily resurrection, but Mary's body was able to go straight to heaven because her soul hadn't been tainted... more details | | | | |
July 30, 2009 | | | | | | Spiritual Reflection for august 2, 2009
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
With thankful hearts, let us pray for God to provide us with our daily bread!
God gave the Isrealites bread from heaven to sustain them on their desert journey to the Promised Land. They could gather only what they needed for the day. Only on the sixth day could they gather and save enough for two days:that day and the Sabbath. This truly was daily bread.
At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted... more details | | | | |
July 28, 2009 | | | | | | June 2009 to June 2010 Year for Priests
August 4 Feast of St. Jean Marie Vianney, the Curé d'Ars – Patron Saint of Parish Priests.
The “Year for Priests” has begun with an announcement by Pope Benedict XVI (June 19th, 2009 until June 19th, 2010) to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the death of St. Jean Marie Vianney, the Curé d'Ars – Patron Saint of Parish Priests. The theme for the priestly year is “Fathfulness to Christ, Faithfulness of Priests”. During this special year Pope Benedict XVI will officially proclaim St. Jean Marie Vianney... more details | | | | |
July 13, 2009 | | | | | | ENCYCLICAL LETTER
CARITAS IN VERITATE
OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF
BENEDICT XVI
TO THE BISHOPS
PRIESTS AND DEACONS
MEN AND WOMEN RELIGIOUS
THE LAY FAITHFUL
AND ALL PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL
ON INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
IN CHARITY AND TRUTH
Charity in truth, to which Jesus Christ bore witness by his earthly life and especially by his death and resurrection, is the principal driving force behind the authentic development of every person and of all humanity. Love — caritas — is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace.
Click here for complete text (Posted: July 13, 2009) | | | | |
July 04, 2009 | | | | | | Welcome Father Glaba!
Welcome Father Glaba!
Father Andrzej Glaba has assumed responsibility of All Saints' Roman Catholic Church as pastor on July 2, 2009. We welcome him with open hearts. We pledge our commitment and our desire to share with him our journey of faith.
Fr. Glaba was ordained in Poland on May 26, 1976. After four years of ministry in his native land, he undertook missionary work in Africa from 1980 to 1985.
He... more details | | | | |
| | Spiritual Reflection for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 5, 2009
"Imprudent and stubborn", the heavenly voice railed against the people of Israel. Go among this nation "who have rebelled against me", said the Lord God. Ezekiel heard; he obeyed. The people would know that there had been "a Prophet among them".
Ezekiel's call to prophesy came in the 6th century before Christ. The world he knew had been turned upside down, with thousands of Isrealites forced into exile. Eventually a... more details | | | | |
June 25, 2009 | | | | | | A WORD OF “THANK YOU” FROM FR. VITO
Dear Friends:
It is with sadness in my heart that I say “Good Bye” to all of you. Seven years ago, soon after World Youth Day, in August 2002, I began my ministry in this beautiful community that soon became my family. Many special moments have been lived and celebrated over these years. Particular landmarks in my life have been reached during my stay at All Saints' (my... more details | | | | |
| | Spiritual Reflection for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 28, 2009
Jesus has overcome sin and death.
In most parts of the world, the end of June is a time when it is hard to see anything in nature that reminds us of illness and death. We see life all around us. Yet, our readings today tell us about death entering the world through sin; sin, which chokes off the life of God in us.
God is a lover of life.... more details | | | | |
June 18, 2009 | | | | | | June 21, 2009, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We are to love Jesus and serve him with humble and
grateful hearts.
Each of us has numerous reasons to be thankful for the abundance of God's grace in our lives. Fostering an attitude of gratitude, however, can be a challenge in the midst of life's problems and difficulties. Many of us face burdens every day that include illness, suffering, economic trouble, pain, and loss, to name a few. God invites us to bring our burdens to him so that... more details | | | | |
June 13, 2009 | | | | | | Feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 14, 2009
Today we are called to honour and adore Christ who is truly present in the Eucharist
As Catholics, we believe that Sunday Mass provides us with essential graces to live our faith throughout the week. Unfortunately, though, there are some who take the sacred liturgy for granted. We go to Mass, but fail to see it is a sacred meal, where members of the mystical body of Christ, the... more details | | | | | |
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 Our Lady of Lourdes - In 1858, in a grotto, near Lourdes in southern France, Our Lady appeared 18 times to Bernadette Soubirous, a young peasant girl. She revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception, asked that a chapel be built on the site of the vision, and told the girl to drink from a fountain in the grotto. When Bernadette dug at a spot designated by the apparition, a spring began to flow. The water from this still flowing spring has shown remarkable healing power, though it contains no curative property that science can identify. Lourdes has become the most famous modern shrine of Our Lady. |
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