7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Restore, Renew and Rejoice!

And God has appointed in the church apostles, prophets, teachers, miracles, and gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of languages. 1 Corinthians 12:28 Our Pastors Advisory Committee has some exciting new plans for our church premises to share with you. We will have Information Sessions at each Mass next weekend of February 25th / 26th. Committee members and Larkin Architect will be there to present our plans. We thank you in advance, for your attention.

Sunday, February 19th Pancake Tuesday Mardi Gras

This Tues., Feb. 21st from 5:00-7:00 pm Please join the ShareLife Committee, along with fellow parishioners & neighbours in the Parish Hall for Pancake Tuesday. Continuous Buffet Service: from 5:00 7:00 pm. Menu includes: pancakes, sausage, syrup, plus coffee, tea or orange juice. Tickets: only $5. All proceeds to the 2012 OLS ShareLife Campaign. Tickets are available at the back of the church after all Sunday Masses and also at the office. Volunteers: Cooks, Servers & Helpers are needed for this event from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. If you can help out for all or part of this event, please leave your name, phone number and email address at the office (416-231-6016). Fr. Nino Celebrates his 35 Anniversary of Priesthood!
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Mass Intentions This Week

February 20th - 26th
Please join us as we pray for the following, in our Announced Mass Intentions

Mon.:(9 am) Tues.:(9 am) Wed.:(9 am) Thurs.:(9 am) Fri.:(9 am) Sat.:(9 am)
(5:15pm)

+Harold Murphy Jack & Joan Drohan +Anastasia Coutinho - Family ASH WEDNESDAY +Donna Gagliardi Andreoli Family +Lina Nordi Mary Lynne Bratti +Barbara Sadler
Michele Henderson & Michael Sadler

Fr. Nino was ordained on April 16th, 1977. In order to share in his celebration, the parish is planning a dinner on the evening of Friday, April 13th. Pencil this date in your calendar: Location - The Old Mill; Tickets - $100 per person; Proceeds towards the Restoration of the Parish Premises.

Sun.:(8 am)
(9:30 am) (11:00 am) (12:30 pm)

First Sunday of Lent

Lunch Time Organ Concert Series

O. L. S. Youth Ministry Presents: Who is Jesus? A three-part investigation of the basic Christological question: 'who is Jesus?' All youth are invited to attend. (7:30-9:30 pm) Part II - The Christological Process - Tues., Feb. 28th Join us in the church hall to investigate the early churchs reflection on the religious significance of Jesus within the Gospel and dogmatic traditions. Part III A Contemporary Account of Sin and
Salvation Wed., Mar. 21st

Wednesdays at 12:15 pm - Free Feb. 22nd Feb. 29th - Ash Wednesday No Concert - Philip Fournier

Ecumenical Bible Study Group

A reminder to members that the Spring term will begin Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Islington United Church (Reception Room) 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd., just above Dundas St. under the direction of Loretto Sister, Judith Kidd. We will continue on from the Books of Samuel 1 & 2 to Kings 1 & 2 Classes run from 9:30 am to 11:30 am with break for coffee and refreshments. New members are welcome. Call Helen Matich at 416-234-1770, Carmel Badour at 416-241-9557 or Anne-Marie Rodrigue at 416-2399455 for information.

Join us in the church to explore the relationship between sin and soteriology or redemption, both in its traditional form and in an updated fashion, drawing on the work of Canadian philosopher and theologian Bernard Lonergan's 'Law of the Cross.'

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry Opportunity

Funeral Servers are required to assist in serving funerals - usually in the morning. Sacristan is required to set up for Sunday Mass. Training will be provided. Please call the office for more information.

Sunday, February 19th C.W.L. Meeting

There will be a CWL meeting on March 7th at 7:00 pm to discuss the future of our council. Members from the Archdiocesan Council will attend.

Salt + Light | Witness

Interview with: Fr. Darren Dias OP and Fr. Joseph Gorman Sunday, February 26, 8pm & 12am Repeat: Thursday, March 1, 8pm & 12am Join Fr. Thomas Rosica as he interviews two articulate young priests. Fr. Darren Dias is professor of theology at the University of St. Michael's College and Fr. Joseph Gorman is a parish priest. Both share their vocation stories, their love of the Church and the priesthood, and their hopes and challenges as they minister in the Church today. This program is also available online at saltandlighttv.org/witness as part of Salt + Light's video archives.

Catholicism Series
10 Weeks beginning Mon., Feb. 27th at 7 pm Get your Lenten Season off to a great start! Come join us in the presentation of the recently released, critically acclaimed 10 week series: Catholicism. The series begins the first Monday of Lent, February 27, at 7:00 pm in the Church Hall. In this visually stunning, sweeping documentary, Fr. Barron tells the story of Catholicism around the world using art, architecture, literature, music and all the splendor of the Catholic faith. The series will make a great Lenten Commitment! Everyone is welcome! Preview the Catholicism trailer at www.CatholicismSeries.com. If you are interested and would like for more information please email the parish office at olosorrows@bellnet.ca or call (416) 231-6016.

Iraqi Refugee Update

Over one year ago, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish committed to sponsoring an Iraqi Family, currently living as refugees in Syria, to begin a new life in Canada. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, the funds and household items needed to meet our obligation as sponsors have been collected. The family recently passed their medicals and they were told to expect their Visas in about two months. Unfortunately, due to the unrest in Syria, the visa office in Damascus has closed and this familys arrival may be delayed. Although the timing of their arrival is still uncertain, the family is reporting that they are not experiencing any unrest in their immediate neighbourhood at this time. Please keep the family that our parish is sponsoring in your prayers.

Lift Jesus Higher Rally

Give Thanks, Be Healed, Restore Your Hope! Sat., March 3rd 9 am 5:30 pm Metro Toronto Convention Ctr. -(North Bldg.) Separate Youth Rally for Teens! For Tickets / Information: 416-251-4255 or www.lift-jesus-higher-rally.org

Mass in Honour of St. Patrick

St. Cecilias Church 161 Annette St. Next Sunday, Feb. 26th at 3:30 pm Principal Celebrant & Homilist Most Rev. M. Pearse Lacey, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Toronto

Hawthorn School for Girls!

Open House Wed., Mar. 7th 9:30-11:30 am