"By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." - John 13.33

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.

Christmas Mass Schedule Check out the times of special Masses between Christmas Eve (December 24) and Mary,Mother of God (January 1)

Phillipines Typhoon Haiyan Humanitarian Relief The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting financial contributions for humanitarian relief following the catastrophic effects of Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) on November 8 in the Philippines. 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 - Philippines Typhoon Haiyan - Humanitarian Relief Please read the official press release from the Archdiocese of Toronto regarding this disaster. More information: http://www.archtoronto.org/humanitarian

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE As part of our annual Christmas Giving Tree, we will be supporting the members of Vita Community Living Services, St. Bernadette's Family Resource Centre, Mary Centre, Horizons for Youth, The Safehaven Project for Community Living and new families that have registered with St. Vincent de Paul Society. At the back of the church you will find the Christmas Trees with a list of household items and gifts being requested. Please select an item and bring your unwrapped gift to the Church by not later than December 14th and 15th. We are looking for helpers to assist with sorting the gifts during the week on December 15, 16, 17, and 19. If you are interested, please contact Davinder at 416-505-6328 or Diana at 416-633-0088. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Sunday Reflections	Pre-authorized Giving	Online Offertory	God's Grace at Work	RCIA

Today...
Masses 5:00 PM English Children's Choir Children's Liturgy		Readings First Reading: Isaiah 30.19-21, 23-26 Gospel: Matthew 9.35-10.1, 5a, 6-8++
Intentions 5:00 PM + Family Peore San

This week...
Read this Sunday's reflection		Masses on the coming days

Tansportation Ministry We would like to develop a system in our parish enabling everyone who would like to attend Sunday Mass to be able to do so. Most probably there are parishioners of St. Norbert's who wish to come to Sunday Mass, but for various reasons, cannot do so.   If you are in this position, or know of someone else who could use a ride to church, please let us know by calling 416-274-8033. At the same time, if you are able to offer transportation to the church on Saturday or Sunday for one or more parishioners who need a ride, please let us know, also by calling 416-274-8033.

General info...

Reconciliation Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Matrimony RCIA Saturdays 4:15 - 4:45 PM and upon request Please contact Cynthia in the church office @ 416-636-0213 ext. 0 Please contact the pastor one year in advance or earlier Please contact the pastor Fr. Xavier De Pinto at 416-636-0213 ext. 2

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Vatican Information Center Read news or watch videos. Stay informed on events happening in the Vatican. Get the latest from the Holy See website. Click here!

CCCB Website - "Building a Culture of Life and Family in Canada" The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has added a new section to its website to assist dioceses, parishes, movements and associations in a national initiative for "Building a Culture of Life and Family in Canada". Read more...

Visit Development and Peace (The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace) - the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis.

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.

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.

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.

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. Enjoy the 360 degree panoramic virtual tour of the Holy Sepulcher Church in Jerusalem.

Salt + Light Television is Canada's Catholic Network, focussed on telling inspirational stories that bring people closer to Christ and the Catholic faith. (Rogers channel 240, Bell channel 654, click to see other providers)

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.

MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAMPAIGN/ Colletta per i nativi indiani

On Sunday, December 8 there will be a special collection in all parishes across the Diocese in support of Aboriginal people in Canada. The Moving Forward Together Campaign collection will fund local and national healing and education programs to help build a brighter future with our Aboriginal brothers and sisters. As a community in Christ, we must avoid the temptation of seeing the difficulties facing many Aboriginal people as a challenge solely for Aboriginal people to work out. If we are to truly live Jesus' fundamental command to "love one another" (John 15:12), it becomes a challenge for all of us to embrace. Special Moving Forward Together Campaign envelopes are available. You can also give online at: moving forwardtogether.ca

Yoga Classes

Join us for yoga on Wednesdays in the church hall, from 6:30-7:30 PM. The next seesion will take place on December 11. Email: yogarose108@yahoo.ca for more information.

CONFESSIONS CONFESSIONI

Wednesday, DECEMBER 11, 2013 We will all have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Archdiocesan Day of Confessions. In our parish, the schedule for confessions is as follows: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Mercolede 11 dicembre 2013, avremo tutti la possibilitr di celebrare il Sacramento della Riconciliazione. Nella nostra parrocchia, il programma per le confessioni c il seguente:- 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Partecipiamo a tempo.

RCIA

The next meeting of RCIA will take place on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 PM. If you would like to join, please contact the office at 416-636-0213.

ALTAR SERVERS CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Altar Server Christmas party will take place on Saturday, December 14. We will go bowling to Rinx and spend two hours together, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All Altar Servers are invited. Please confirm your attendance by calling 416-274-8033 or email if you have not yet done so.

Join Us on New Year's Eve!

San Francesco Di Paolo Council #14571, of the Knights of Columbus is holding their 6th Annual New Year's Eve Party. It will be held in the Parish Hall on December 31st. We start at 7:00 PM and we finish in 2014.The tickets are $50 each. Start planning your New Year's Eve now. Join the Knights of Columbus in welcoming in 2014!