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Via Crucis - Stations of the Cross La Via Crucis sara' celebrata ogni mercoledi e Venerd́ dopo la Messa durante la Quaresima.
Please join us in the church every Wednesday and Friday the Lenten devotion of the Stations of the Cross.
Wednesday/mercoledi 7:00 p.m. (English)
Friday/Venerd́ – 8:30 a.m. (Italiano)
Come and See WeekendFriday, March 15 (begins at 6:30 p.m.) to Sunday, March 17 (ends at 1:30 p.m.), at St. Augustine’s Seminary:
Inviting single Catholic men 17 years and older, to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. Time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest.
Please register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca. For more information please contact the Parish Priest or the Office of Vocations at 416-968-0997 or email: vocations@archtoronto.org.
Please note: Registrants 17 years old will require parental consent.
Ash Wednesday If you have palms from 2018, please bring them to the Church by the weekend of February 23/24, as we burn them to make ash for Ash Wednesday - March 6.
Preparazione per il giorno delle cenere
Si prega di portare le palme benedette dello scorso anna entro 23/24 febraio. Le palme vengono usate per fare le cenere.
St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box Once in a while, please remember the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box as you're leaving the church. These are the donations that are counted upon to serve the neediest of our community. Thank you.
2018 Tax Receipts - Ready The Tax receipts are ready for pick up in the Office and after all masses on the weekend.
Le entrate fiscali sono pronti per il ritiro presso l'Ufficio e dopo tutte le masse durante il fine Settimana.
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.
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Saturday, February 23, 2019
6th week in Ordinary Time
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St. Polycarp, bishop and martyr
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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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Today...
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Couples for Christ Choir |
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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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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE SUNDAY
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 February 24 - after all Masses
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast on the morning of Sunday, February 24, in the Parish Hall, following all Masses. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
CALLAZIONE DI PANCAKE DOMENICA
Collazione di Pancake dopo ogni messa Domenica 24 Febbraio. Gratis-si allettano donazione.
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Social get-together
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March 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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Pasta Fagioli
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 Il comitato sociale di San Norbert , ha organizzato una cena con pasta e fagioli nella sala parrocchiale, che si terra il 2 marzo 2019 alle ore 6:30 pm . Il menu consiste :Pasta e Fagioli, salsicce, insalata ,panino , bevande, caffe' e dolci .Il costo del biglietto e' di & 20.00.
I biglietti saranno venduti dopo le messe, oppure rivolgersi in ufficio.
Our Social Committee will be hosting a Pasta Fagioli Dinner on Saturday, March 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall, for $20 a person. The menu includes Pasta Fagioli, salad, sausage, bun, Beverage, coffee & dessert.
Tickets are available today after Mass or at the office during office hours!
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Ash Wednesday - MERCOLEDI delle CENERI
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 March 6 - 6 marzo 2019
A day of Fast & Abstinence
sara' giorno di digiuno e Astinenza della carne
Mass and Ash distribution:
St. Norbert Church:
08:00 AM - Italian
07:00 PM - English
St. Norbert School:
9:30 AM
Madonna School:
11:00 AM
St. Robert School:
12:30 PM
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Pastoral Council Meeting
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 The next Pastoral Council Meeting will take place on March 13, Wednesday, at 7:45 pm in the Pastoral Room
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Lector Training and Formation Day From: Rebecca Spellacy, Associate Director, Liturgy
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The Office of Formation for Discipleship will be holding a Training and Formation Day for Lectors (readers) on Saturday, March 30 at St. Peter's Parish (100 Bainbridge Ave., Woodbridge) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will cover an overview of the liturgy, with a focus on the Liturgy of the Word, the importance of scripture in the church, best practices and archdiocesan norms and policies relating to this ministry. The event is free but please bring your own lunch. Due to fire code capacity, we are only able to accommodate 100 people. Please register to secure a space.
To register, please visit http://bit.ly/MarchReaders-OFD. If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Rebecca at Rspellacy@archtoronto.org or 416-934-3400, ext. 525.
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CENA EBRAICA - SEDER SUPPER
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 The Knights of Columbus of San Francesco Di Paola Council proudly announce their annual Seder Meal.
It will take place in the Parish Hall on Saturday, April 13 after the 5:00 pm Mass.
Tickets available in the office and after all Sunday Masses. $30.00 per ticket.
Su iniziativa dei Cavalieri di Colombo sabato 13 aprile dopo la Messa delle 5:00 pm nella sala parrocchiale si terra' l'annuale Cena Ebraica, detta celebrazione del Seder.
Biglietti disponibili in ufficio e dopo tutte le messe domenicali $30,00 a biglietto
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