TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PASTOR’S CORNER Many people come to church only to get what they want without any desire to get too involved. Perhaps they tend to think that when there is something to be done, then there will be “someone else” to do it. One church decided to put a rather unique announcement in its bulletin. It was titled “Obituary” and it goes like this: “Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued mem- bers: Mr. Someone Else. Someone's passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Mr. Else has been with us for many years, and for all those years Someone Else did far more than a normal person's share of the work. Whenever there was a job to do, a class to teach, or a meeting to attend, one name was on everyone's list: "Let Someone Else do it." Whenever lead- ership was mentioned, this wonderful person was looked to for inspiration as well as results; "Someone Else can work with that group." It was common knowledge that Someone Else was among the most liberal givers in our church. Whenever there was a financial need, everyone just assumed Someone Else would make up the difference. Someone Else was a wonderful person and everybody expected a lot of Someone Else. Now that Someone Else is gone, we wonder what we are going to do. Someone Else left a wonderful example to follow, but who is going to follow it? Who is going to do the things Someone Else did? Mr. Someone Else will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. When help is needed we can't depend on Someone Else anymore. May Someone Else rest in peace, BUT WHO WILL BECOME SOMEONE ELSE NOW?” Fr. Slawek SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR THE RECEPTION OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2019-2020 ~ Dear Parents/Guardians; If your child(ren) is in grade 2 or higher and you wish for them to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion this school year, then your attendance is required at the Information Meeting, to take place on Sunday, October 6, 2019, 10:00 am in the par- ish hall directly following the 9:00 am Mass. At this meeting you will receive an information package which includes registration, and a schedule for the upcoming prep sessions. All questions will be answered at this time! Please be vigilant and make sure to pick up a Sunday bulletin as this is the best way to communicate upcoming events and important dates. God Bless! SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR THE RECEPTION OF CONFIRMATION 2019-2020 ~ Dear Parents/Guardians; Is your young person(s) wishing to complete their Sacramental Initiation into the Roman Catholic Church with the reception of Confirmation this school year? Are they in grade 7 or higher? Then your presence is required at the Information Meeting tak- ing place on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 12:00 pm, dir ectly following the 11:00 am Mass. At this information meeting you will receive a package. This package includes all necessary forms needed to register as well as the schedule for the prep sessions. The registration process will all be explained and questions answered. Please be vigilant and continue to pick up a Sunday bulletin as this is the best way to communicate upcoming events and important dates. Looking forward to meeting you! God Bless!
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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PASTOR’S CORNER Many people come to church only to get what they want without any desire to get too involved. Perhaps they
tend to think that when there is something to be done, then there will be “someone else” to do it. One church
decided to put a rather unique announcement in its bulletin. It was titled “Obituary” and it goes like this:
“Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued mem-
bers: Mr. Someone Else. Someone's passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Mr.
Else has been with us for many years, and for all those years Someone Else did far more than
a normal person's share of the work. Whenever there was a job to do, a class to teach, or a
meeting to attend, one name was on everyone's list: "Let Someone Else do it." Whenever lead-
ership was mentioned, this wonderful person was looked to for inspiration as well as results;
"Someone Else can work with that group." It was common knowledge that Someone Else was
among the most liberal givers in our church. Whenever there was a financial need, everyone
just assumed Someone Else would make up the difference. Someone Else was a wonderful
person and everybody expected a lot of Someone Else. Now that Someone Else is gone, we
wonder what we are going to do. Someone Else left a wonderful example to follow, but who is
going to follow it? Who is going to do the things Someone Else did? Mr. Someone Else will be
fondly remembered and sadly missed. When help is needed we can't depend on Someone Else
anymore. May Someone Else rest in peace, BUT WHO WILL BECOME SOMEONE ELSE
NOW?”
Fr. Slawek
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR THE RECEPTION OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2019-2020 ~ Dear Parents/Guardians; If your child(ren) is in grade 2 or higher and you wish for them to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion this school
year, then your attendance is required at the Information Meeting, to take place on Sunday, October 6, 2019, 10:00 am in the par-
ish hall directly following the 9:00 am Mass. At this meeting you will receive an information package which includes registration,
and a schedule for the upcoming prep sessions. All questions will be answered at this time! Please be vigilant and make sure to
pick up a Sunday bulletin as this is the best way to communicate upcoming events and important dates. God Bless!
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR THE RECEPTION OF CONFIRMATION 2019-2020 ~ Dear Parents/Guardians; Is your young person(s) wishing to complete their Sacramental Initiation into the Roman Catholic Church with the reception
of Confirmation this school year? Are they in grade 7 or higher? Then your presence is required at the Information Meeting tak-
ing place on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 12:00 pm, directly following the 11:00 am Mass. At this information meeting you will
receive a package. This package includes all necessary forms needed to register as well as the schedule for the prep sessions. The
registration process will all be explained and questions answered. Please be vigilant and continue to pick up a Sunday bulletin as
this is the best way to communicate upcoming events and important dates. Looking forward to meeting you! God Bless!
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
CHILDREN'S LITURGY ~ What is Children's Liturgy? It is the Liturgy of the Word suitable adapted to make it relevant to the lives and experiences of young chil-dren. It gives them the opportunity to understand the Gospel message and partici-pate in the Eucharistic celebration at their own level. This weekly gathering of our young parishioners will resume on Sunday, September 22 during the 9:00 am Mass. Fr. Slawek, or the Presider, will invite those wishing to take part to come forward at the beginning of Mass and they will be led by our screened team of facili-tators. This program runs from September to June at the Sunday Mass, 9:00 am on-ly. Please encourage your little ones to take part. RCIA ~ Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Is God Calling You? Inquire at the Parish Office 416-293-7974 or contact [email protected] Let's chat ! Preparation sessions for adults wishing to become fully initiated members of the Ro-man Catholic Church will start on Sunday, September 22, beginning with Mass at 11:00 am and continue downstairs in the Sacramental Prep Room with our session.
WOMEN’S FALL WEEKEND RETREAT at Queen of Apostles, Mississauga,
Oct.4-6,2019. FALL SESSION OF WOMEN TOGETHER RETREAT with the
theme “COME AND RECEIVE A FAITH LIFT.” Cost $200.00. Please call Anne
Hales for further information or to register at 905-278-5229.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BUS TOUR TO RAMA SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Depart Holy Spirit Church 8:15 a.m. Arrive at Rama 10:30 a.m. Depart Rama 3:30 p.m. Arrive Holy Spirit Church 5:30 p.m.
Please book Early For more information and cost please
contact: Joe Armeni 416-498.7358
MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, September 17
9:00 a.m. Private Intentions . Wednesday, September 18 9 a.m. (+) Aloysius Cardinal Ambrozic req. by Frances Cerar. Thursday, September 19
9 a.m. (+) Catherine Minnan-Wong req.y Carolyn & John Carven. Friday, September 20 9 a.m. Intentions of Thanksgiving for Frederick Casalada req. by Casalda family.
Saturday, September 21
4:30 p.m. (+) Loretta Avedian req. by Jacqueline Yu. Sunday, September 22 9:00 a.m. (+) Francisco Sr. & Fancisca Anchuelo req. by the Anchuelo family. 11 a.m. All Parishioners.
Building Fund $ 3,213.00 Thank you for you continued generosity
HOLY SPIRIT PARISH OFFERING AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Holy Spirit Conference
We visit single mothers – We visit the elderly – We visit the working poor as well as those on social assistance or disability allowance -- We visit
those who have suddenly fallen on hard financial times as well as those struggling over a longer period -- We visit people of any faith or race -- Quite simply, we visit anyone who is in need and request our assistance.
Thank you for your contributions to the Poor Box after Mass
ARE YOU MOVING? OR HAVE YOU ALREADY MOVED?
Please contact the parish office so your records can be updated. Thank you.
