THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Our Lady of Sorrows Sacramental Preparation for 2013

First Reconciliation Catechetical Sessions for parents of children preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion is today, Sunday November 18th (23 pm) or Thursday, November 22nd (7:30-8:30 pm). This is a meeting for parents only: choose one session to attend. Parish catechists will lead parents in a brief reflection on the theology of Reconciliation, as well as distribute the booklet for parent-child preparation.

. The Fourth Wise Man. December 1st at 7:00 pm Come join us in the Church hall for the 2nd Year of Faith movie. Based on Henry van Dyke's fictional classic, The Story of the Other Wise Man, this movie is about a Magi named Artaban (played by Martin Sheen) who sets out to find the Messiah and ends up discovering what true faith really means. Refreshments (Coffee, Tea, Juice, Sweets, Popcorn, Hot Dogs) will be available with proceeds going to ShareLife.

Year of Faith Movie Night at OLS

Mass Intentions This Week

Nov. 19th Nov. 25th
Please join us as we pray for the following, in our Announced Mass Intentions
Intention Requested By

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Many thanks to our parishioners for their wonderful support of our November 3rd/4th collection. The next Bundle Weekend is scheduled for March 23rd/24th, 2013. Until then, please take your soft goods and small goods to the store/warehouse located at 60 Newcastle Street. Hours are Tues Sat. 9:00 am 4:30 pm. For more information, call (416) 503-2472.

Mon.:

9:00 am Tues.: 9:00 am Wed.: 9:00 am Thurs.: 9:00 am Fri.: 9:00 am Sat.: 9:00 am 5:15 pm Sun.: 8:00 am

+Aline & Clement Wall +Ed Hurley +Gerald McKee +Marian Gorski In Thanksgiving +Teresa Mulhall +Emil Jokay +Michael Basil Murphy

Family Grace Downie Greg & Dana Smith Family Daniella&John Farrugia Allan & Joanne Crooks Family Vincent & Adrienne Murphy Joe Medal & Family Family

Annual Shared Collection Dec.1st/2nd

Donations to the Annual Shared collection will assist the charitable works of Canadian Food for Children and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Your donations make our service to our neighbors in need possible."

Adopt a Family
Once again the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is asking parishioners if they would like to provide a family in need with special gifts at Christmas. The boundaries that our St. Vincent de Paul group is covering have expanded to include the Berry Road/Stonegate area thereby assisting even more families. If you are interested in helping, please contact carolmurray@rogers.com or telephone (647)859-4805 by December 2, 2012.

9:30 am +Maria Medal 11:00 am For our Parishioners 12:30 pm Paul Galaski

Stretch & Flex Class Tuesdays at 6:30 7:30 pm in the church hall.
$10 per class

OLS CWL - Disbandment of Council

Please be advised that there will not be an Our Lady of Sorrows CWL Membership Drive for 2013 because of lack of participation at the Executive Level. Please contact the nearest active councils at St. Gregory's, Nativity, St. Ambrose, Transfiguration or St. Rochs for participation. Thank you for your past Membership in our council.
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Rosary Group
thought that I had no time for faith nor time to pray, then I saw an armless man saying his Rosary with his feet.
Author Unknown

Join us Fridays at 2:00 pm in the church. All are welcomed with an open heart and a smile to carry you through to the next week.

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Restore, Renew, Rejoice!

An Open Forum, to offer those who are not being interviewed an opportunity to offer their input regarding our planning study, is scheduled after each Mass the weekend of November 24th / 25th, in the hall meeting room. The interview questionnaire form and a short video will be available on our website www.sorrows.ca, starting Nov. 24th. Your participation in helping us plan and sharing your views is needed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Musical Notes

If you love music and enjoy singing, then perhaps one of the OLS choirs would be a great place for you to direct your musical energy. We welcome you at any time during the year. Call the office and leave your name expressing where you would like to make your mark. Our Music Director Gordon Mansell will contact you to discuss your choice and the next steps.

Dinner and a Movie

Youth and Young Adults are invited to dinner and a movie on Sunday, Nov. 25 in the OLS parish hall. Food preparation begins at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, and the movie The Mission" at 7pm. If you're interested in coming for part or all of the event, please RSVP to Abigail Lofte at: abigail.lofte@gmail.com

11th Annual Out of the Cold Concert

1:30 pm Sponsored by the businesses of the Kingsway (BIA), hosted by Our Lady of Sorrows, and under the direction of Shawn Grenke, this glorious concert will consist of a combined choir of over 100 voices from the Kingsway area churches. The largest group is from OLS and includes the Senior Choir under the direction of Daniel Kelly and Junior Choir under the direction of Michele deBoer. This year will also include the Trillium Brass and organists William OMeara and our own Gordon Mansell. Please attend, enjoy the concert and show your support to this important area initiative. Donations accepted.

OLS Youth Advent Retreat

Youth and Young Adults are invited to attend an Advent Retreat Saturday, December 1st from 9:30 am-3:00pm, led by Fr. Francois Mifsud OP, Chaplain at the University of St. Michael's College at U of T. Using the theme, Year of Faith, Fr. Francois will invite us to look harder at our own lives of faith. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Abigail Lofte at: abigail.lofte@gmail.com.

I Cieli Immensi, December 11th 7:30 pm

A Christmas Concert performed by the Our Lady of Sorrows Ecumenical Choir under the direction of Gordon Mansell, with choir accompanist and assistant Allison Hunwicks. This choir will perform concerts and liturgies during the Candlemas Festival (Jan. 27 Feb. 4, 2013) in Florence, Assisi, Rome, and St. Peters Basilica. Attend and support our singers in their final preparations for this exceptional spiritual and musical experience. Donations accepted.

OLS Advent Fair

Join us in the parish hall! Sat: 11am5 pm; Sun: 9am2:30pm OLS Caf, bake sale, fruitcakes, kids games, crafts, gifts, raffle... Join us to celebrate Advent: enjoy some snacks & activities, and shop for gifts! Crafts, giftware, religious books/articles, CDs, and Right to Life cards will be available with proceeds to OLS ShareLife Campaign. Vendors welcome to book a table email the parish at olosorrows@bellnet.ca or call 416-231-6016. Volunteers needed: to assist at the fair and to provide baked goods. We look forward to your support.

Shepherds Trust Special Collection

This Weekend - November 17th/18th Please place your donation marked Shepherds Trust into the collection basket along with your regular weekly offering