Focus:
Now is the time to repent and return to the Lord.
One of the constant themes of the season of Lent is the opportunity
for all to repent and return to the Lord. In today’s Gospel, Jesus
gives us a parable about giving a fig tree yet another chance. We
recognize that the Lord is truly kind and merciful, but it is up to us
to repent and return to him.
In Our Parish March 8 to March 14
Mon. Mar. 8 ~ 3pm Scripture Sharing (MR)
~ 7:30pm Bind Us Together Prayer Group (Hall)
Tues. Mar. 9 ~ 1pm Rummoli (MR)
~ 3:45pm Junior Choir
~ 7:30pm Kitchen Renovation Meeting (Hall)
Wed. Mar. 10 ~ 12:30pm Seniors Drop In (Hall)
~ 7pm Baptism Class (MR)
~ 7pm Reconciliation Service for Children
Thurs. Mar. 11 ~ 7pm Senior Choir
~ 7pm Two-Bit Auction (St. Martin School Gym)
Fri. Mar. 12 ~ 11:45am Stations of the Cross
Sat. Mar. 13 ~ 4pm RCIA (Hall)
~ 6pm The Edge (Hall)
~ 7pm Prayer Group (MR)
Sun. Mar. 14 ~ 10am RCIC (CR)
~ 5:30pm Youth Choir
~ 8pm LifeNight (Hall)
Readings March 14
1st Reading: Joshua 5:9,
10-12
2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Gospel:
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Children of Light: All welcome.
March 14: 11am mass then games and discussion.
March 28: Palm Sunday; 11am mass and then learn to make crosses
from our Palm branches – then we will deliver the crosses to residents
of Hogarth Riverview Manor.
Weekly Liturgies for March 9 to March 14
Tuesday, March 9 at 7pm:
~ Cherie Rancourt-Rous req. Guy & Laurie Jarvis
~ Deceased Members of the Zaina & Vetorel Families req. Family
Wednesday, March 10 at 12:10pm:
~ Intentions of Stan & Trudy Korol on their 50th Wedding Anniversary
req. St. Agnes CWL
Thursday, March 11 at 12:10pm:
~ Gemma Tairiol req. Egles Raynak
Friday, March 12 at 12:10pm:
~ Steve Raynak req. Maureen & Bruce Sutton
Saturday, March 13 at 5pm:
~ Corinne Kowalchuk req. Michele Tracz, Mike, Amy, Natasha & Jason
~ Salvatore Vecchione req. The Family
Sunday, March 14: Fourth Sunday of Lent
9am: ~ Deceased Members of the Leonzio Family req. Guido &
Julie Leonzio
~ Carly Bragnalo req.
Luba & Lorne LeMarbre
11am: ~ Mario D’Andrea req. Ron & Betty Sawicki
~ Rosa
Spina req. Raffael, Maria & Carmela Spina
7pm: ~ The People of the Parish
Seniors Drop In Lunch: will
be held this Wednesday, March 10 in the church hall following the 12:10pm
mass. Rides are available by calling the parish office.
RCIA: This Saturday at the
5pm mass we celebrate the First Scrutiny with our Catechumens, Laura Meyers,
Laura Jaworski and Will Dustin as they prepare to join our Christian family.
This is a time of discernment concerning their call to receive Jesus in
the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist at Easter. They, along with
our two candidates, Vivianna Hachey and Penny Niewerio, will receive the
prayer that expresses our faith, the Creed. Please continue to show
them our support and keep them in your prayers.
Reconciliation Service for Children:
will be held on Wednesday, March 10 at 7pm. All children preparing
for First Communion please plan to attend.
Catholic Women’s League…FYI
Going Once …Going Twice: The annual Two-Bit Auction is
fast approaching and to take place on Thursday, March 11th -7pm in the
gym of St. Martin School. Thank you to our generous parish community
for the donations of 22 gift baskets. We hope to continue to receive
your donations as we require 13 more theme baskets for this year’s auction.
Donations of hair/salon products, children’s toy/games, chef/kitchen tools,
fishing/sporting items, non-perishable treats and gift cards, cellophane
wrap, paper filler, ribbon are all welcomed and can be dropped off at the
Church Rectory by March 9. Donations of dainties, loaves, fruit platters,
to fill the hospitality table are also appreciated. They should be
brought to the Church kitchen before 2pm Thursday.
Two-Bit Auction Tickets: Admission tickets are $4.00 and are
available at the rectory. For your convenience they will be sold
this weekend before and after all Masses.
Expression of Thanks: On behalf of Father James he sends an
expression of appreciation and thanks to the Ladies of the League for the
generous Christmas gift of $500. The money was donated to a housing
project for a family in India. Father James also offered words of
deep gratitude for the beautiful reception held in February to honour his
years of service. The celebration was attended by many of our church
community to celebrate Father's work commemorating the Year of the Priest.
General Meeting Highlights: Thanks to all our members who attended
the general meeting this past week. Special thank you to Erika Maki
for making such an informative presentation on foot care.
World Day of Prayer: The annual ecumenical event was hosted
by First Church United Ladies on March 5th. The ladies of Camaroon
were celebrated.
Share Lent Campaign for Development and Peace:
This annual collection taken on Palm Sunday is critical for the many people
who live in the midst of hunger, injustice, violence, environmental degradation,
lack of resources and marginalization. Please see the Share Lent
Mini-Magazine for stories of how D&P works with its partners to change
lives. D & P is also helping the people of Chile who have been affected
by the recent earthquake.
Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Supper:
Sunday, March 7 at the Columbus Centre. Take out from 1pm to 5pm
at $8 per order. Sit down from 5:30pm to 7pm at $10 per person.
Bind Us Together Prayer Group Schedule:
March 8 – Witness – Jillian Town
St. Agnes Kitchen: The Parish
Council is entertaining the suggestion to renovate the church kitchen but
we would like to hear from ALL groups/individuals who utilize the kitchen
for their various functions and get input as to their needs/wishes with
regards to the facilities. Please have a list of priorities of your
suggestions available to allow for brief discussions at a meeting in the
church hall on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30pm. Please plan to attend
in order for your voice to be heard.
Community Events:
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Talk with educator Deb
Evensen hosted by St. Patrick’s Cathedral CWL on Tuesday, March 9, 7pm.
Supporting education and health in community.
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner: Sunday, March 14, 5:30pm
in Saunders Hall, St. Andrew’s Parish. Tickets $15 per person.
Phone 345-5202. Wear some green and prepare for a lively evening
of fun.
Primavera Tea: Sunday, March 14, 1:30pm to 4pm at the
DaVinci Centre. Bake table, penny auction, and more. Sandwiches
& dainties. Tickets $4.
Lenten Mission: March 15 to 18, 7pm at St. Peter’s Parish.
Theme: Burning Bridges & Building Bridges. Guest speakers
each evening. All welcome.
Anniversaries of the Deceased:
Please remember in your prayers Jerry Sgambelluri, Albert Vaccher and Salvatore
Vecchione whose anniversaries occur this week.
Remember in Your Prayers the Sick of Our Community:
Pauline Bechta, Mario DiCarlo, Christine Elvish, Lena Crupi, Ian Munroe,
Fern Bannon, Dana Stringer, Marilyn McKay, Genevieve Wilson, Larry Stefanato,
Mary Lou DePiero, Ken Gaudette, Deborah Smith, Al Smith, Peter Chalat,
Gary Tripp, Kim Meyer, Ron Ross, Nick D’Uva, Grant Dawd, Marge Zappe, Dino
Martin, Janice Cornell, James Cole and Bill & Anne Young.
Vocation Awareness: this week
we pray for Fr. Wayne Bolton sj, Msgr. George Bourguignon, Msgr. Roy Carey,
Fr. Al Campeau, Bishop Fred Colli, Fr. Dan Debano and Fr. Andrew Deptula
ofm. Heavenly Father, bless our church with an abundance of holy and zealous
priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters. Help us all to serve you
more faithfully and love you more deeply. Amen
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