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Mass Times |
| Monday |
9 AM |
| Tuesday |
9 AM |
| Wednesday |
9 AM |
| Thursday |
9 AM |
| Friday |
9 AM |
| Saturday |
5 PM |
| Sunday |
8:30 AM |
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10 AM |
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12 PM |
Reconciliation:
Beginning November 12
Saturday 9 AM to 10 AM |
Please Pray!
In our charity we remember those who are ill and all who have requested a remembrance in our prayers. We commend to the Lord the members of our parish who died recently:
+ Gerald Desjardins, + David Hui, + Teresa Brown,
+Patricia Docherty, + Nina Jagaric and + Flore Noriel,
+ Donna McGuinness, + Claudine Fox, + Anita Baker, and + Cecily Foss, +Madeline Fotyi, + Anthony Narayan, +Dennis Szechy, + Martha Fogh,
+ Kevin O'Sullivan, + Oliver Figueiredo, + Marcelina Manankil,
and + Mildred Cope
May heaven be theirs and may peace be to those who mourn their passing. |
Office Hours |
| Monday |
10 - 4 |
| Wednesday |
10 - 4 |
| Friday |
10 - 4 |
Or by Appointment by calling
416-447-5571 |
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Ministry with Maturing Adults
Nurturing Our Spirituality in the Second Half of Life
GATHERING in Winter 2023
TUESDAY MORNINGS: Gatherings on ZOOM at 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Next Sessions:
February 14, March 14, April 11, and May 9
To register, send an email to mma@st-bonaventure.ca |
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| Icon of St. Joseph at Our Parish until February 12th
St. Joseph carried out his mission of raising, guarding, and preparing Christ quietly, courageously, and faithfully. For that faithful work, St. Joseph was rewarded — not with seeing the fruits of his labor in this life, but with the incomparable prize of glory in heaven. This beautiful icon is housed at St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montréal, Canada’s preeminent Shrine to St. Joseph, founded by St. André Bessette. The original is written (prayerfully painted) by Elizabeth Bergeron, from a drawing by famed iconographer Alexandre Sobolev. In the image, St. Joseph stands with his eyes cast humbly down, but with a determined strength in his face. In his covered arm he bears the Child Jesus, whose own hand is raised, blessing the world. In his right arm, St. Joseph holds a flowering staff, a sign that he was chosen by God. The white lilies of the staff signify his purity and chastity. Taken together, the icon provides a window into the life and mission of this courageous father, a man who was one of us and yet called to a mission of incomparable significance. We give thanks to God for the gift of his fatherly example, and we ask St. Joseph to be a father to us. Along the way, may we also grow in our own imitation of St. Joseph’s quiet strength, integrity, and fidelity.
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Liturgy of the Word with Children
Sundays at the 10 AM Mass
Through the dedication of volunteers, we are fortunate to be able to invite children ages 4 to 9 to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with their age and ability in mind. By providing a parallel celebration of the Liturgy of the Word, we help our youngest parishioners encounter the Lord, interiorize the message of the Sunday Gospel, and pray together. Please see the special pamphlet which describes Liturgy of the Word with Children in more detail.
Volunteers are needed to celebrate Liturgy of the Word with Children! Do you seek the Lord within the Scriptures? Are you at ease in the presence of children? Are you comfortable in front of a group? Do you have a couple of hours once or twice a month to prepare for the Liturgy of the Word? Or are you a young person that would like to read the scriptures, sing, or play an instrument? Are you able to gently assist with keeping a prayerful atmosphere? Then, you probably have the gifts necessary to serve in a variety of ways within this ministry. Kindly send an e-mail with your name and contact info to: admin@st-bonaventure.ca.
We will contact you to answer any questions you may have and provide training. Volunteer screening with a police background check is mandatory for this ministry. |
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CASSEROLES FOR THE GOOD SHEPHER CENTRE
Calling All CasIf you are interested in making a casserole in support of the Good Shepherd Centre, contact casseroles@st-bonaventure.ca or call the office at
416-447-5571. Pans and recipes will be available at the back of the church.
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“In my work with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, I see people’s resilience and gratitude, despite their myriad problems. If I were in their situation, I am not sure I could be as courteous and resourceful.’
~ Michael Finoro (Guelph, ON)
Your generous donations to our three poor boxes and online through CanadaHelps, allow Vincentians to give regular support in the form of grocery gift cards to persons and families struggling to pay rent and put nutritious food on the table. If you need help, know someone who does, or would like to learn more about and possibly join our Society, please call our confidential helpline at 416-447-5571, ext. 570 and leave your name and telephone number. Thank you.
Online donations can be made securely through the following link:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/society-of-st-vincent-de-paul-st-bonaventure-conference/ |
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If you have not yet made your donation, you can still support our parish’s ShareLife campaign
by giving online at:
https://sharelife.org/donate/
https://youtu.be/k1NBIMMZWnE |
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Donating Securities to the Parish Through the Archdiocese of Toronto
A donation of securities is one of the easiest and smartest ways to donate in Canada. When you donate to the Archdiocese of Toronto, you put stock in knowing that you are creating the greatest impact on the church and those we serve. Consider making a gift of securities to your parish or any one of our Archdiocesan charities.
With a gift of securities, you can receive an immediate donation receipt for the fair market value of the security. In addition, there is no capital gains tax applied to any benefit received from the sale of these securities. Listed securities include, stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
To donate listed securities, you can obtain our form, the Letter of Direction by visiting this link: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/offices-and-ministries/social-justice--outreach/development-and-sharelife/home/gifts-of-securities/ |
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Prayer for the Ukraine
prepared by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
God of peace and justice,
We pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at-risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen |
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