Friday, May 21, 2021

Soul Health XXXXIV

4 days left to sign up for our exciting new

Adult Faith enrichment series:

The acclaimed Sycamore programme

- is for adults wishing to grow in their Catholic faith.

- starts this coming Tuesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., on ZOOM

- for 7 weeks

- to register or for info, contact Sam Farrugia, our PCL, at farrugia.samuel@gmail.com

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM (Psalm 122:2) tomorrow...

With Fr. Robert, who is co-leading an International Interfaith prayer service with an Imam, an Archbishop of Jerusalem and 2 rabbis


Please register here: http://bit.ly/faith4palestine 

To watch on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1rcSSNz54

 


PARISH VOLUNTEER NEEDED

The Parish Wardens are seeking a Volunteer to oversee the Building Maintenance. Please speak to any of the Wardens or Fr. Robert if you would like more information.

Find other opportunities and Diocesan English sector events in


Our Masses this weekend:


For this weekend's Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9:30am masses, to follow the first reading in English, pick up a bulletin upon entering the church


Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) offered 30 minutes prior to each mass


Space is still available at all masses this Pentecost Sunday for required pre-registration 
 
 
- by phone 514-768-4741 
 
- or email to Trish sttm1944@gmail.com


Weekday Masses are be celebrated on Tuesday & Thursday at 11am in the Sacristy. Enter by the Moffat St. door.


Let us together give thanks for the Gift and gifts of the Holy Spirit!


Father Robert+


The Promise of the Holy Spirit

John 14: 15-21
 



Friday, May 14, 2021

Soul Health XXXXIII

Jerusalem needs you;

and an exciting new parish programme...



PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM (Psalm 122:2)...

(First and foremost)


 

- Click for the Mother Church of Jerusalem statement on the violence engulfing the Holy City and all of Palestine

- Click for a Canadian Catholic statement (which I was involved in)

- Latin Patriarchate Reacts to Escalating Violence

- A great news source from Jerusalem Christians

- A good news source from progressive Israelis


Adult Faith Enrichment -- the acclaimed Sycamore programme!


- for anyone wishing to grow in their Catholic faith.

- starting Tuesday, May 25 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. on ZOOM

- for 7 weeks

- to register or for info, contact Sam Farrugia, PCL at farrugia.samuel@gmail.com


COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER


You are warmly invited to join me at the Pillars Trust Fund

 first ever Virtual Comedy Night!


It will be taking place on next Thursday 20 May 7pm-8:30pm.

Cost: Household: $25.00. All proceeds going to support all the many good works -- including support of our parish through the pandemic -- funded by Pillars Trust! 

Register at www.pillarstrust.org


A Mini-Garage Sale open only to all parishioners

at weekend mass will take place: tommorow, Saturday at 3pm and on Sunday at 10:30am.



Come down to the parish hall, take what you want and make a donation. You must keep social distance and wear a mask. Volunteers are needed: please speak to Wally Gregory or Fr. Robert


PARISH VOLUNTEER NEEDED


The Parish Wardens are seeking a Volunteer to oversee the Building Maintenance. Please speak to any of the Wardens or Fr. Robert if you would like more information.

VACCINATION CLINIC


At MARCEL GIROUX CENTRE (Bannantyne Ave) May 18th-19th and at DAWSON (Woodland Ave) on May 25th-26th between 9:30am-3pm. Interested people are asked to call Clic Sante 514-644-4545.

Masses

Volunteer for FEAST OF PENTECOST – Special Readings


At the Saturday 4pm & Sunday 9:30am Masses in two weeks, we would like to have several volunteers who can read in any language other than French and English for Pentecost.

Don’t be shy! Please speak to Fr. Robert or call the office.


Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) offered 30 minutes prior to each mass

Pre-registration for weekend mass is required by phone 514-768-4741, or email to Trish sttm1944@gmail.com

The only mass not fully registered for this Ascension Sunday:

Sunday: 8:30am in the Sacristy


Weekday Masses are be celebrated on Tuesday & Thursday at 11am in the Sacristy. Enter by the Moffat St. door.


Let us celebrate and rejoice together in the Risen and Ascended Jesus !

Father Robert+



Friday, May 7, 2021

Opportunities in the parish in May -- Soul Health XXXXII

Plug in to a variety of activities at St. TM this month:


1. Faith and Spirituality:

REMINDER: HOLY SPIRIT ONLINE RETREAT

Everyone is welcome to participate with me in this online retreat. It is NOT necessary to have followed the Alpha Course.

Saturday-Sunday, 15-16 May 2021 (1:00-4:00p.m. both days)

For more information & to register for the Zoom link, contact our staff member Sam Farrugia at 438-397-5233; farrugia.samuel@gmail.com

Adult Faith Formation -- the acclaimed Sycamore programme!  

I will lead this online beginning on Tuesday, May 25th. You are most encouraged to join, supporting one another and the parish in our faith development. All interested parishioners in this educational opportunity should speak to Fr. Robert or call the office.

May: Month of Mary


Each Tuesdays in May, beginning at 7:30 online, we will pray the Rosary, followed by a reflection I will offer based on Our Lady's Magnificat followed by group discussion. To participate, email Danielle Morin

Also, Pope Francis invites us all to pray for an end of pandemic, as tomorrow he launches a 30-day May Rosary relay led by 30 Marian shrines around the globe, for end of pandemic. Join daily at Noon here or on Facebook here.


2. Events:

COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER


You are warmly invited to join me at the Pillars Trust Fund

 first ever Virtual Comedy Night!


It will be taking place on Thursday 20 May 7pm-8:30pm. Cost: Household: $25.00. All proceeds going to support all the many good works -- including support of our parish through the pandemic -- funded by Pillars Trust! Register at www.pillarstrust.org

A Mini-Garage Sale open only to all parishioners 

at weekend mass will take place: next Saturday 15 May at 3pm and on Sunday at 10:30am.


Come down to the parish hall, take what you want and make a donation. You must keep social distance and wear a mask. Volunteers are needed: please speak to Wally Gregory or Fr. Robert


3. Masses

Volunteer for FEAST OF PENTECOST – Special Readings


At the Saturday 4pm & Sunday 9:30am Masses in two weeks, we would like to have several volunteers who can read in any language other than French and English for Pentecost. Don’t be shy! Please speak to Fr. Robert or call the office.

And with church capacity limited to 25 in the building (+volunteers) Pre-registration for weekend mass is required

by phone 514-768-4741, or email to Trish sttm1944@gmail.com The only masses not fully registered for this 6th Sunday of Easter are:

Saturday: 515pm, in the Sacristy         Sunday: 8:30am in the Sacristy

Weekday Masses are be celebrated on Tuesday & Thursday at 11am in the Sacristy. Enter by the Moffat St. door.


Let us celebrate and rejoice together with Our Lady in the Risen Jesus !

Father Robert+