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Pray for Vocations "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all." This life is the ministry of a priest, sister, brother or deacon.
If you feel God is calling you to one such vocation, call Fr. Chris Lemieux, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Toronto 416-968-0997, email vocations@archtoronto.org, www.vocationstoronto.ca.
FAITHLETTER: Looking For SponsorsDear Parishioners, as many of you are aware, we publish our Faithletter four times a year, talking about various aspects our faith. Our Faithletter is looking for sponsors. The names of the sponsors will be mentioned in each issue. Also, if you have a business, its details will be outlined in every issue. If you are willing to help continue this years-long tradition please call the office. Thank you.
WELCOME! If you are a new parishioner or someone who has been attending St. Norbert's Parish but has never registered we ask that you please register. Forms are located at the main entrances of the church and in the church office. Once completed you may simply drop the registration form in the collection basket, give to an usher or bring to the church office.
Registration is very important especially for any future sacramental celebrations. Also, please introduce yourself to the parish priest who would be pleased to meet you personally.
Just as your home must be maintained and your family cared for so does your parish need to be maintained and cared for.
We encourage you to either sign up for PAG (Pre-Authorized Giving Plan) or use weekly Offertory envelopes. PAG forms are available at the church entrances and in the church office.
Donation envelopes are available at the church office.
Volunteers are invited to join the following ministries in our parish. Together we can make this parish active. Please call the office.
- Extraordinary Minister of Communion
- Lectors
- Extraordinary Minister of commiunion, of the Sick to homes.
- RCIA
- Music/Choir
- Ushers
- Children's Liturgy
- Social Committee
- Finance Council
- Sacramental Preparation
- Funeral Ministry
- Pastoral Council
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Sunday, September 23, 2018
25th Sunday 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 – Flooding in Kerala, India
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 In an effort to support people in Kerala who have been impacted by SEVERE FLOODING, the Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting funds that will be channelled through the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council. Funds will be used initially to provide food, drinking water, clothes and medicine to people who have been displaced. In the long term, funds will be used for the reconstruction of communities.
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 Kerala Floods – Disaster Relief
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Today...
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| Masses |
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Italian |
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10:30 AM |
English |
Children's Liturgy |
12:00 PM |
English |
Singles for Christ Choir |
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| Intentions |
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+ Domenico Grossi |
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+ Deceased members of Lago family
+ Domenico Fulchini |
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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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October 5 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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GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRIES ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Generi Alimentari per I poveri
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come lista sotto dei generi alimentari che si possono donare.
You can make a difference in the lives of the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving.
Please bring your non-perishable items directly to the parish on
06 & 07 October, 2018
URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS
Canned Tuna & Meat
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Canned Soups & Stews
Tomato/Spaghetti Sauce
Cooikies & Crackers
Peanut Butter, Jams
Ground/Insant Coffee
Black Tea/Orange Pekoe
Sugar
Rice
Hot Chocolate
Powdered Milk
Vegetable Oil
Cooking Spices
PLEASE NO FROZEN OR FRESH FOODS
We thank you for your generous support!
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