The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions This Week

Feb. 11 Feb. 17
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Pancake Tuesday February 12th

Mardi Gras Please join the ShareLife Committee, along with fellow parishioners and neighbours in the Parish Hall for Pancake Tuesday. Continuous Buffet service: 5 pm to 7pm Menu: pancakes, sausage, syrup coffee, tea or orange juice Tickets: only $5 - available at the back of the church after all Sunday Masses and at the office There will be a 50/50 Draw All proceeds go to the 2013 OLS ShareLife Campaign. Volunteers: Cooks, Servers & Helpers are needed for this event from 3 pm until 8 pm. If you can help out for all or part of this event, please contact the office at 416-231-6016 and leave your name, phone number and email address.

Please join us as we pray for the following, in our Announced Mass Intentions
Intention Requested By

Mon.:

9:00 am +Deceased Member of Goseco, Valencia & Feliciano Familes Tues.: 9:00 am +Helen Conrath

Linda Feliciano

Mary Farnsworth & Barbara ONeill

Wed.: 9:00 am ASH WEDNESDAY 7:30 pm ASH WEDNESDAY Thurs.: 9:00 am +Cristiano Pangrazio Edith Kady Fri.: 9:00 am +Helen Conrath Thelda Walsh & Family Sat.: 9:00 am +Marti & MaryAnne Fred & Lennie McGrann Mulvihill 5:15 pm Sun.: FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 am 9:30 am For our Parish 11:00 am and our Parishioners 12:30 pm

February 13th
Ashes will be distributed at 9:00 am & 7:30 pm Masses. Reminder: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are Days of Fasting & Abstinence. Fasting: (ages 18-59) either bread and water only OR a vegetarian diet OR only one complete meal. Abstinence: (Ages 14+) no meat or another favorite food and moderation in all food and drink.

Rosary Group
"Among all the devotions approved by the Church none has been so favored by so many miracles as the devotion of the Most Holy Rosary." (Pope Pius IX)

Join us Fridays at 2:00 pm in the church.

Wednesday, March 6th Details in future bulletins.

Archdiocesan-Wide Day of Confession

Stations of the Cross

Way of Sorrows 7:30 pm Each Friday during Lent, beginning this Friday, February 15th. The Passion of Jesus is the greatest and most overwhelming work of Gods love. (St. Paul of the Cross) Parishioners are encouraged to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, through meditating upon Christs suffering and death.

OLS All-Day Lenten Confessions

Saturday, March 23rd 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Celebration of First Reconciliation

Candidates may make their First Reconciliation during All-Day Lenten Confessions on Saturday, March 23rd or on any Saturday between 4-5 pm.

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

Confirmation Enrolment This Weekend

February 9th/10th Candidates present their promise form and letter of intent to Fr. Nino after the homily at any of this weekends regular Masses.

2013 Missals
A new shipment of 2013 Sunday Missals has arrived! They are available for purchase from the bookstand at the back of the church or from the parish office.

Confirmation Catechetical Sessions

Parents and sponsors must choose one of the following information and instructional sessions to attend. Sunday, Feb. 24th (2 3:00 pm) OR Wednesday, Feb 27th (7:30 - 8:30 pm)

Scarboro Mission
Come and See Weekend Retreat Ever thought of serving Christ as a Scarboro missioner? Like to learn more about the vocation to global mission? Join in a Come and SeeDiscernment Retreat from Friday, Feb. 22nd (6:30 pm) to Sunday, Feb. 24th (noon) at Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. Come, Pray and Reflect on the Missionary Vocation for the world today. Meet Scarboro missioners. Hear their stories. It is a weekend that may change your life forever! To register please contact 416-261-7135 Ext 265 or email: lmo@scarboromissions.ca Cost is $100 (a $50 non-refundable deposit is required). Subsidized costs are available. Deadline for th registration is Feb. 15 . February 27th, March 6th and March 13th The Parish of St. John the Evangelist is offering a series on Vatican II as a celebration of our 160th anniversary as a Catholic Community of faith, and their 100th anniversary as a parish, during the Year of Faith. Presented by Dr. Michael Attridge of the University of St. Michaels College, talks will be presented from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the church. The session topics will be as follows: Major Issues at Vatican II Vatican II and Church Development Challenges of Living Vatican II Today. All are welcome to attend. For information please call 416-241-0133.

Toronto 2013 Lift Jesus Higher Rally

Faith on Fire! Join the Catholic Renewal Ministries 21st Evangelization Event on Saturday, March 2nd from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto. For tickets and/or information call 416251-4255 or Sadie at 905-270-2510.

Vatican II Series

35th Annual Mass in Honour of St. Patrick

Celebrate at St. Cecelias Church, 161 Annette St., Toronto on Sunday, March 3rd at 3:00 pm. An informal reception follows including traditional Irish music and dancers.

Vocation Seeds
Do not be afraid. If the Lord is calling you to the ordained or consecrated life, do not be afraid. Jesus calls and will give you the grace to respond wholeheartedly. If God is calling you, contact Fr. Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997 or email vocations@vocations.ca

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre Retreats

Solitude and Prayer Weekend February 15th - 17th Father Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I. will preach a retreat weekend for men and women on the theme Solitude and Prayer. For further information or to reserve, please call 905-278-5229.

Hawthorn School For Girls Open House

February 28th from 6:30 pm 8:30 pm, Visit Hawthorn, an accredited independent school that provides Catholic education from Preschool to Grade 12. For more information, contact Alice Star, Director of Admissions at 416-444-2900 or email admissions@hawthornschool.com