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PASTORFr. Joseph [email protected]
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SACRAMENTAL [email protected]@blessedozanam.ca
OUR PARISH SCHOOLSSt. Joseph CES 905-294-4045St. Julia Billiart CES 905-471-8221St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES 905-471-4477Sir Richard W. Scott CES 905-472-3964St. Brother André CHS 905-294-7671
WEEKDAY MASS
St. Brother André CHS (Chapel)Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m.
WEEKEND MASS
St. Brother André CHSSaturday 5:00 p.m.Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Easter is a time of fresh starts, and new beginnings – full of hope and possibilities.
On the first Easter Sunday, according to John’s Gospel, Mary Magdalene stays at the empty tomb, weeping. Someone speaks to her. “Why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?” She thinks it must be the gardener, until he calls her “Mary”. She looks up and it is Jesus. He is telling her that something new is happening. The Resurrection has changed everything. This means that his followers will now relate to him in a new way, confident that the resurrection of the body is their future, too.
As the Church we are called to be transformed, so that we can bear witness to that which is “good” and “new.” The Eucharist gathers and forms the Church in communion. Through the sacred act of consecration, ordinary things of this world like bread and wine, are transformed - they are taken up into the life of heaven. They become the Body and Blood of Christ who died, has risen and is now seated at the right hand of the Father.
This struck me as a is a fitting parallel as I consider the transformation and growth in numbers and community that our fledgling church has experienced over the past year. I reflect with pride and gratitude on all of our volunteers who give of their time and talents so generously to create a solid foundation for our many ministries, including our altar servers, catechists, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, musicians and hospitality ministers, as well as the team who lovingly add beauty and reverence to our prayer spaces.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and commitment as we form and settle our Mass schedule, venue and ministries. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you and your families and look forward to continuing to grow our parish community of faith.
I would also like to acknowledge the support of Fr. Dominic and his staff, as well as our parish schools, in particular St. Brother Andre and St. Julia Billiart for being so accommodating. I would also like to thank Bishop Kirkpatrick and his Eminence Cardinal Collins for their prayers and support.
As His disciples, it is our responsibility to give witness to His truth in the way we live our lives. May we give witness to the Resurrection of Jesus to all we encounter. It was in this spirit of hope that the apostles went forth and proclaimed the good news, following that first Easter!
May the peace of the Risen Lord be with you!
Fr. Joseph
Monday, April 22, 2019 - NO MASS Due to St. Brother André CHS being closed for Easter Monday. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 – St. Brother André CHS Chapel 9:00 a.m. Available Friday, April 26, 2019 - St. Brother André CHS 7:00 p.m. Available Saturday, April 27, 2019 – St. Brother André CHS 5:00 p.m. Corrado & Sebastiano Salerno Sunday, April 28, 2019 – St. Brother André CHS 10:00 a.m. Luigi Pasqualitto Bridget Rooney Maria Domenica Viggiani 12:00 p.m. Pro Populo
A Personal Relationship with Jesus through Music
Join Us! Friday April 26, 2019 Holy Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Praise and Worship Adoration at 7:30 p.m. Benediction at 8:15 p.m.
Come and sing with us. Come and play a musical instrument with us.
“Come and See” Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, the York Catholic District School Board will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special Mass and gala banquet. Mass will take place at 4:30 p.m. at St. David’s Church in Maple and will be celebrated by His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins. The gala will then begin at 6 p.m. at the Terrace Banquet Centre in Concord. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.ycdsb.ca/50.
We would like to invite you to our
First Annual Mother’s Day Tea
SATURDAY, MAY 11th, 2019
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Andrew’s, 146 Main Street, Markham
♥Sandwiches ♥Treats ♥Games ♥Prizes
Tickets - $5.00 Children under 5 – free
For tickets, call Joanne at 289-554-0556 or email: [email protected].
Mental health problems can escalate if not addressed quickly. That’s why the five Catholic Family Services agencies in the Archdiocese of Toronto now offer walk-in counselling. This initiative can often meet clients’ needs without requiring longer term counselling. Clients report a clinically significant increase in confidence that they can tackle their problems. For some agencies, ShareLife is the sole funder of this important program. By supporting ShareLife, you’re helping restore hope to those in crisis. May 5 is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.
Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mattamy Athletic Centre (Maple Leaf Gardens)
50 Carlton Street, Toronto Experience the healing power of God's mercy. Featured speakers. His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins will be the homilist and main celebrant for the 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Sunday Mass. Confessions will be available throughout the day. Come and be blessed! PHONE: 416-251-4245 For tickets/information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/divine-mercy-sunday-tickets-58903288321.
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