The First Sunday of Lent

Mass Intentions This Week

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Scripture Study
OLS Scripture Study classes resume Wednesday, March 6th at 10:00 am in the parish basement meeting room and Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows School, 32 Montgomery Road. The Gospel according to John will be studied. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a Bible.

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

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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 9:30 am 11:00 am

+Helen Conrath +Al Bates +Helen Conrath +Helen Conrath +Anastasia Coutinho +Gerald Schnarr +David Gallagher For our Parishioners +Mary Anne Murphy In Thanksgiving

Coba Clancy Albina & Akos Jankura Kathleen Stanley Paul &Peggy Hughes Coutinho Family Walsh Family Bonnie Baye

Stations of the Cross

Way of Sorrows 7:30 pm Each Friday during Lent, 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.

Cathie&Marie Dennis Daniella & John Ferrugia

12:30 pm Intentions of Mary V. Santoriello

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)

Family Day
Monday February 18th Please be advised that the OLS Church office will be closed for the Family Day holiday.

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)

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

Archdiocesan-Wide Day of Confession

Wednesday, March 6th 7:30 pm Reconciliation Service Confessions: 8 pm - 9 pm. OLS All-Day Lenten Confessions Saturday, March 23rd 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

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.

Stretch & Flex Class

As one ages, muscles tighten and have less range of motion in joints. A regular stretching program may help lengthen muscles and make daily activities easier and more enjoyable. Join Tuesdays from 6:30 pm7:30 pm in the church hall. $10/Class

Celebration of First Reconciliation All Day Confessions

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 17th, 2013

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.

First Sunday of Lent

Together we are continuing to work wonders Our Pope has described charity as the true force that changes the world. This statement is definitely true when we talk about ShareLife, the primary charitable appeal of our Archdiocese. Through our active involvement in ShareLife, we reach out to some of the most vulnerable, marginalized and needy people in our midst. We also help our neighbours, friends and fellow parishioners as they work through difficult times. In our region, we have the chance to exercise Catholic charity in a true meaningful way. Please consider supporting ShareLife, the annual fundraising appeal of our Archdiocese, during this Lenten season. ShareLife Sunday March 17th Together, we can work WONDERS!

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.

Vatican II Series
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.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!

April 19th 21st Celebrate Your Marriage! A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers an opportunity for married couples to cherish being together; rediscover each other and focus on ways to make the relationship even better. 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. For further information or registration, visit www.wwme.org or contact Cora and Mike Bryce at 905-896-2958 or email coramikebryce@sympatico.ca

The 7th Annual Jesuits Provincials Dinner

April 10th Le Parc Dining and Banquet Hall This years dinner recognizes the 50th Anniversary Jesuit Jubilarians, Fr. Wayne Bolton, Fr. John Burns, Br. James Deshaye, and Scholastic George ONeill. The Loretto Sisters (IBVM) are also being honoured with the Magis Award for their outstanding work and dedication. Tickets are available by calling 416481-9154 or emailing jdo@jesuits.ca.

Aikman Opportunity Award For Young Christian Writers

The goal of the Aikman Opportunity Award for Young Christian Writers is to identify, encourage, and support a new generation of Christian nonfiction testimony writers. Writers can inspire both Christians and general readers with true stories of how God has worked transformatively in the lives of individuals and communities. The Grand Prize is $20,000 plus potential for publication. To read more about the contest guidelines, visit http://aikmanaward.com/about/how-to/index.html . For general information see www.aikmanward.com.

Vocation Seeds
Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert for forty days of prayer and fasting. Are you open to being led by the Holy Spirit into the life-commitment God has prepared for you? If God is calling you, contact Fr. Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997 or email vocations@vocations.ca