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The Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2013

OPENING THE DOOR OF FAITH: EVERYDAY LOVEIn todays reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we are told that through the efforts of Pa

and Barnabas, God opens the door of faith to the Gentiles. In our very secular world, wit

a large number of people expressing indifference and even hostility to faith and to thos

who claim to speak in its name how might we go about doing that? The key to th

answer, I would suggest, is found in todays Gospel. I give you a new commandment: tha

you love one another, as I have loved you. Jesus invites us to love one another: it is b

the depth of that love, by its authenticity and perseverance, that people will know what w

really believe.

Most of us try, each in our own way, to do just that. Since charity begins at home, w

start there: we do our best to love parents, siblings, spouses, children, friends, neighboursfellow parishioners. Hopefully, we take it beyond that inner circle to include random acts o

kindness: simple courtesies, a note of thanks to acknowledge a kindness received, a me

for a family coping with the illness or death of a loved one, offering up ones seat on th

bus, holding the elevator for someone rushing to catch it. When we extend ourselves

such ways, we learn that the road to happiness is not just about satisfying our own desires

but is found in acts of intentional loving, freely chosen. When we act in such ways, w

communicate to others that they have worth, that they are remembered and appreciated

that they are loved. We bear convincing witness to the One who is Love.

This week, try to be conscious of the small acts of kindness directed toward you: by you

inner circle of friends and family, and even by acquaintances or strangers. Take some tim

to be consciously grateful for these signs of love. And then ask yourself: how will I be

channel of Gods love for others this day? In thought and gesture, in word and deed: how

will I communicate to others today the reality that they are precious in Gods sight, tha

they are loved and appreciated? Let these tender mercies signal to them and to you

that we all have worth, that we are loved. In this way, God will be glorified. This is how Gocreates, little by little, a new heaven and a new earth.

Little Gifts (Sunday)Due to the First Communion next weekend, there will be NO Little Gifts on Sunday, May 5 th. The Little Gif

final session for the season will be Sunday, May 12th.

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Mass Intentions: April 21-28, 2013

April 27, 2013 Saturday, Easter Weekday

4:00 Giovanni & PalmaFarinelli

Family & Friends

April 28, 2013 The Fifth Sunday of Easter

8:30 In Loving memory

Santa Mattei, Cecilia Scartozzi, Isa Mazzella, Dante &

Ugo Salvati, Emedio & Emelindo Paliotti, Deceasedmembers of Cullen Family

11:00 Fioravanti Rotiroti The Rotiroti Family

April 29, 2013 Monday, St. Catherine of

Siena

8:00 Eva Ciampini Claudia & George

April 30, 2013 Tuesday, St. Pius V

8:00 Lucia & Giacomo Palucci Maria Palucci

May 1, 2013 Wednesday, St, Joseph

the Worker

8:00 Linus Doyle Marion & Family

May 2, 2013 Thursday, St. Athanasius

8:00 Bob Brabant Pat Brabant

May 3, 2013 First Friday - Sts. Philip &

James

8:00 Luigi Spinelli Luisa & Angelo Falcone

May 4, 2013 Saturday, Easter Weekday

4:00 Antonio Bei His Wife Gabriella

May 5, 2013 The Sixth Sunday of

Easter

8:30 Caterina & FrancoIacampo

Bruno Fiori

11:00 In Loving Memory

Joseph Onesi, Margarita Alonso, Luigi & Rosa Mamone,Vincenzo Saluzzi, Octavio & Ann Pelayo, Deceased

members of Cullen Family

FAITH FIRST REG ISTRATIONFaith First registration forms for the 2013-14 season are

now available at the entrances of the church, church hall

and rectory. All new, as well as, returning students must

fill out a form before August 15th and return it the rectory

to guarantee a spot. The cost of the program is $70 for

one child, $95 for 2 children and $110 for 3 or more.

Please note that your child will not be denied access to

the program if you are unable to pay the fee. For further

information, please contact Jennie Parsons-Armstrong at

(514) 481-0267 or by email at

jennie.armstrong@bell.net.

Your GenerosityThank you for your on-going support of our parish

Last Sundays collection was $3,507.40

Living with ChristPlease note that due to rising costs from

the publishers we have had to raise the

prices on our daily Living with Christbooklets.

The new prices are: Standard Print(Small booklet) $2.00; Large Print$3.00

PASTORAL HOME VISITORSThis is a reminder that your visitoreports are due Monday May 6.

Parish PilgrimageA pilgrimage to St. Josephs Oratory isbeing planned for Saturday, May 25. Wewill meet at the church at 9 AM andstart our walk to the oratory at 9:30 inorder to arrive for mass at 12:15. Bringa lunch and we will share a meatogether. There will be transportation forthose unable to walk. If you areinterested please sign up at the back of

the church. It is important to know ifthere is interest for us to continue

planning.

Easter Fruits & JoysThe Easter season is a wonderfu

occasion to welcome new life into the

Church through the sacraments o

initiation. We praise God for the gift o

Liliana Beaupre-Celani, William Dalton-Fiori, Demitrius Dudevoir, and CassidyBourget, who were baptized lastSunday. Please pray also for our young

people who will be welcomed to the

altar in First Holy Communion at nextweekends Masses, and for those who

will receive their Confirmation fromBishop Thomas Dowd on Saturday, May

11th at 10:30 a.m. May they and their

families grow stronger and deeper in

their faith.