News
Pre-Authorized GivingJust a reminder that our parish is also set up to offer you the option of "pre-authorized giving", should you wish. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of this program, please pick up a pamphlet at the entrance of the church. You will also have the option of signing up for this program by filling in the Authorization form that is part of this pamphlet.
You can also access all information online by clicking here.
An Invitation It is time to campaign ShareLife 2019. It is an open invitation to all our parishioners to offer your time and energy to our parish community.
Please call me, 416 636 0213.
Fr. Gigi Philip
Pray for Vocations Pray to know how God wants to use your talents and abilities. Could it be He is calling you to consider priesthood or religious life?
If you think God is calling you to be a priest, religious or deacon, contact Fr. Chris Lemieux, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Toronto 416-968-0997, email vocations@archtoronto.org, www.vocationstoronto.ca.
Milestone Anniversary of MarriageMass with Cardinal Collins
February 10, 2019 – 4 p.m.
 As part of Marriage Sunday 2019 celebrations, Cardinal Thomas Collins will preside at a special Mass to honour couples celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2019. If you (or a couple you know) are celebrating a 25th, 40th, 50th or 60+ wedding anniversary in 2019, you are invited to join in this special celebration. The Mass will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 10 at St. Clare of Assisi Parish (150 St. Francis Ave., Woodbridge). A reception will follow Mass. All are welcome to attend – couples celebrating milestone anniversaries are asked to register online or by phone to ensure reserved seating.
Registration and other important information can be found at: https://www.archtoronto.org/marriage or by calling 416-934-3400, ext. 523.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE 2018 We would like to thank everyone for their generous gifts to the Christmas Giving Tree.
We prepared 220 gift packages; these packages serve 28 families who in total have 110 members, 97 at risk youth from the ages of 16 to 24 and 13 children who are at risk. The 28 families were 23 from Madonna , 2 from St Norbert School, 1 from St. Robert School and 2 from St Vincent De Paul. We had 14 volunteers at various times come to help.
REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR 2019 ENVELOPES PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR OWN BLANK ENVELOPE FOR DONATIONS. YOU MUST USE CHURCH ENVELOPES FOR DONATIONS
It is extremely important that you please enter your full name and address on each envelope for the first few weeks so that we may update our Parish Records and allocate donations correctly.
RICORDA DI PRENDI LE SUE BUSTE PER FAVORE NON USATI LA SUA BUSTA VUOTA PER LE DONAZIONI. LEI DEVE ISCRIVERSI E DEVE USARE BUSTE DI CHIESA
E estremamente importante che lei entra il suo nome pieno ed il suo indirizzo su ogni busta per il primi settimane in modo che portremmo aggiornare le nostre record di Parrocchia e collochiamo delle donazioni correttamente.
Preparation Classes for First Communion and ConfirmationA reminder to all the young people who are preparing for the Sacrament of First Communion and/or Confirmation, that Catechism classes will soon begin.
Please take note of the following dates:
First Communion Candidates
January 19 & 26, 2018
Classes will take place in the Parish Hall on Saturday mornings from:
9:30 - 10:30 am
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Confirmation Candidates
St. Norbert & other Schools - January 9
St. Robert School - January 23
Classes will take place in the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm
After class, children are all expected to be picked up by their parents.
Retrouvaille Weekend: Help for Troubled Marriages Friday, January 25 at 6:00 pm
At a hotel located in Mississauga, Ontario, close to Highway 401
If you are thinking of separation or divorce or you are already separated, but want to try again then Retrouvaille can help. This program will give you the tools to help get your marriage back on track. It will also give you the opportunity to rediscover one another and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.
PHONE: 416-281-6007
EMAIL: info@torontoretrouvaille.com
WEB: torontoretrouvaille.com
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Friday, January 18, 2019
1st week in Ordinary Time
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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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Humanitarian Relief –Indonesia & Philippines
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 In an effort to support people in Indonesia and the Philippines who have been impacted by SEVERE FLOODING, the Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting funds that will be sent through Development & Peace Caritas Canada to the official relief network of the Vatican. Contributions can be made through our parishes and through the Archdiocese of Toronto online portal.
In both countries, Caritas agencies have deployed workers to provide food, drinking water, temporary shelter and medical support.
Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:
Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website: www.archtoronto.org;
By phone through the Development Office - 416-934-3411;
Through the parish, making cheques payable to St. Norbert's Parish - 2018 Philippines – Disaster Relief or St. Norbert's Parish - 2018 Indonesia – Disaster Relief
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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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Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic? Have questions about how to join the Catholic Church?
Click here to learn about the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process and how to become a member of the Catholic Church.
Contact us without any obligation to have your questions answered. We are located in North York, Toronto.
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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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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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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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Social get-together
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January 18 Friday/venerdi
This fellowship will be held every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 9:15 – 11:00 pm after mass and adoration at 8:30 am. Keep the date free!
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First Communion Class
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 Saturday, January 19, in the Parish Hall, between:
9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
11:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
After class, children are all expected to be picked up by their parents.
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Confirmation Class
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 St. Robert School
Wednesday, January 23 in the Parish Hall, at 7:00 PM
After class, children are all expected to be picked up by their parents.
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First Communion Class
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Saturday, January 26, in the Parish Hall, between:
9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
11:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
After class, children are all expected to be picked up by their parents.
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Social get-together
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February 1 Friday/venerdi
This fellowship will be held every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 9:15 – 11:00 pm after mass and adoration at 8:30 am. Keep the date free!
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Marriage Sunday 2019 at St. Norbert's
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 Sunday, February 10, 2019
As part of Marriage Sunday 2019 celebrations, in all Masses, we remember and pray for the families and married couples. All married couples are invited to join in this celebration of their married life.
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