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VOCATION SEEDS"He has been raised from the dead!" Through our baptism He calls us to proclaim new life to the world. Pray for those who herald the Good News as priests, brothers and sisters.
If God is calling you, contact Fr. Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997, or email vocations@vocations.ca or visit the Vocations website www.vocationstoronto.ca.
I wish to extend to you and your families a very sincere and happy Christian Easter, reassuring you of my prayer and asking for yours especially this year when in September I'll be celebrating my 25th anniversary of priesthood. All the best to you and your dear ones in the name of Jesus, the risen lord.
Vorrei estendere a tutti e a ciascuno di voi il mio augurio personale e profondo per una santa pasqua di fede e di gioia nel Signore risorto, assicurandovi della mia preghiera e chiedendo umilmente la vostra specialmente quest'anno quando celebro in settembre il mio 25 anniversario di sacerdozio! Grazie,
Your pastor, Fr. Ruggiero
Pope to canonize Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II
Recognizing that Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II have widespread reputations for holiness, Pope Francis announced he would declare his two predecessors saints on April 27.
 LAMP AT THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - LAMPADA del SANTISSIMO
Offered by:
Angela
Thank you for generously participating in the Lenten Food Drive. With your support we were able to distribute the
food items to The Scott Mission, Caritas & Good Shepherd Ministries.
Grazie al Vostro aiuto, il cibo raccolto e’ stato distribuito a Caritas, Scott Mission and Good Sheperd.
CAMBIO orario Messe domenicali in ItalianoDopo attenta valutazione della situazione, finanze, presenze e bisogni della comunita' italiana, come prospettato durante il resoconto finanziario del 2013 e con l'appoggio del vescovo, si stabilisce che a partire da domenica 4 maggio ci sara' una sola Messa domenicale in italiano alle 9 quindi non piu' 7:45am e 9am ma solo 9. Ci scusiamo per questo e assicuriamo il nostro.miglior servizio.
Grazie della vostra comprensione.
CHANGE OF SUNDAY MASSES IN ITALIAN
With the Bishop's approval, it has been decided that from Sunday, May 4 there will be only one Sunday Mass in Italian at 9:00 am. There will be no more 7:45 am. That said, we assure you of our best service at all times.
WHITE LILY FLOWERS FOR Easter
Gigli bianchi per pasqua Parishioners are welcome to help us decorate the altar for Easter by bringing White Lily plants.
I parrocchiani sono invitati ad aiutarci a decorare l'altare per Pasqua portando piante di Gigli Bianchi. GRAZIE
 Stiamo ricevendo il CORRIERE CANADESE del Venerdi che contiene anche le due pagine religiose. E' disponibile a tutti dopo la Messa, dietro piccola offerta volontaria. Grazie.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Holy Week
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Welcome to our Parish
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"By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." - John 13.33
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Our vision of faith is one of growing love and harmony combined with invitation to others. Guided by the Holy Spirit, this Parish wishes to appreciate our unique heritage and our multicultural base, using both to live and express Catholic values, and to promote loving unity while respecting diversity. Our goal is to accomplish these things in such a way that our life here proclaims the Lord Jesus for all to see.
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Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Saturday, April 12
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5:00 PM
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English
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Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Sunday, April 12
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7:45 AM
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Italian
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9:00 AM
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Italian
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10:30 AM
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English
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12:00 PM
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English
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Holy Thursday - The Mass of the Lord's Supper, Thursday, April 17
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8:00 PM
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Bilingual
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Good Friday of The Lord's Passion, Friday, April 18
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3:00 PM
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Italian
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5:00 PM
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English
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Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 19
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8:00 PM
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Bilingual
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Easter, Sunday, April 20
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7:45 AM
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Italian
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9:00 AM
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Italian
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10:30 AM
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English
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12:00 PM
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English
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We would like to thank all parishioners and volunteers who in one way or another have made our Lenten journey and holy week celebrations and liturgies beautiful and meaningful. Thank you!!
Grazie a tutti quelli che volontariamente si sono impegnati per rendere la nostra quaresima e le celebrazioni della settimana santa cosi belle e significative, grazie
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This week...
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Read this Sunday's reflection
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General info...
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Reconciliation
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Sacrament of Baptism
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Sacrament of Matrimony
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RCIA
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Saturdays 4:15 - 4:45 PM and upon request
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Please contact Cynthia in the church office @ 416-636-0213 ext. 0
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Please contact the pastor one year in advance or earlier
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Please contact the office at 416-636-0213 ext. 0
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Want to support the Christians in Bethlehem?
Visit Souvenir Bethlehem eStore and purchase Holy Land souvenirs. You will not only have a piece of Bethlehem to share with your family and friends but you will also be supporting the Christian community that has dared to stay in this Holy City as we continue to celebrate the wonderful truth of His life.
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What makes people do what they do? Why is it that so many people want a good relationship yet do something that moves them in the opposite direction?
Have your life transformed by finding answers to puzzling questions and creating a new and
empowering life ahead.
Visit Maureen Pearson's councelling website or contact her at maureenjpearson@gmail.com
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Sacred Space
We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day.
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OUR LADY OF FATIMA PRAYER CIRCLE
Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Circle commenced in October.
Each family can sign up for 1 week in the form at the entrance of the church.
Statue should be picked up at the mass signed for.
Statue should be placed in a central place in the home.
Pray the rosary each night.
Statue should be returned to the Church prior to the 5 o'clock mass on Saturday.
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wearecatholic.ca
If you've been away from the church for a while or just want to learn more about our family of faith, we hope this website will provide some useful information about the Archdiocese of Toronto and how you can get involved.
Click here for more information.
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The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, among other things, is committed to provide spiritual and temporal support to the Christian community in the Holy Land so as to assure a continuing Christian presence in that land that was made holy by the birth, death and resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Click here to check out their website.
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Thinking about the priesthood or religious life? Hearing Jesus' call " Come and follow me"? Not sure?
Visit Vocations Toronto, an exceptionally resourceful site in answering these questions.
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Upcoming events
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Passion Play in the Church
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Good Friday, April 18 at 8:00 pm
The Singles for Christ will take us through the Stations of the Cross. Come and follow Jesus on the way to Calvary.
Rappresentazione della passione in chiesa
The Singles for Christ ci porterr attraverso le stazioni della Via Crucis. Vieni e seguire Gesu sulla via del Calvario.
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First Communion
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 St. Robert School
Saturday, May 3, 2014 @ 11:00 A.M.
Saturday, May 3, 2014 02:30 P.M
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FR. XAVIER'S FAREWELL
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 On Saturday, May 3, Fr. Xavier will return to St. Norbert's to bid farewell to the parish community.
He will preside over the 5:00 PM mass, following which there will be a farewell gathering in the parish hall.
Parishioners are welcome to extend their well-wishes to Fr. Xavier over some light refreshments following the mass.
We hope to see you there.
Sabato 3 maggio alle 5pm, P. Saverio ritorna a San Norberto per una Messa d'addio alla comunitr parrocchiale. Dopo la Messa, sara' lieto di incontrare i parrocchiani sotto in sala dove ci sara' un rinfresco per tutti.
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First Communion
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St. Norbert School & Other Schools
Sunday, May 4, 2014 @ 02:30 P.M
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Confirmation
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 St. Robert School
Monday, May 12, 2014 @ 7:00 P.M.
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Confirmation
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St. Robert School
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 @ 7:00 P.M.
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Confirmation
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St. Norbert School & Other Schools
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 @ 7:00 P.M.
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PILGRIMAGE TOUR
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TO THE LANDS OF THE BIBLE: TURKEY AND THE HOLY LAND
Pellegrinaggio in Turchia e Terra Santa
October 21 - November 4, 2014
For Infos, QS Travel & Queen Syrena Travel
Tel: 905-412-2242
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