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The St. Norbert Staff & Community
My first assignment was in Rome at the parish of the Body and Blood of Christ. There I spent a few years of my life and learned a lot about parish ministry.
In 2009 I was sent to Albano Laziale (Italy) as a Director of Formation for the candidates in initial formation, where I stayed until 2011.
In April 2011, I moved to Toronto (Canada) and was appointed Associate Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
In 2014 I was sent to St. Roch's Parish in Toronto. There I stayed until I was called to be Editorial Director of Radio Maria Canada, Toronto and Montreal, in English and Italian. I fulfilled this appointment for three years until I was called again to be Director of Formation in Toronto.
After having been elected in 2019 as a Procurator General for the Congregation of the Missionaries of Precious Blood and moved back to Rome for a short time, I returned in July 2020 as Associate Pastor to St. Roch's Parish in Toronto until December 2021. Since January 2022, I have requested to join the Archdioceses of Toronto and have been assigned in February as an Administrator to St. Patrick's Parish in Brampton, ON.
And here I am, starting on June 29, 2022, in my new ministry as a Pastor at St. Norbert's Parish in North York, ON, and I am honoured to serve this community until God calls me to make the next step ahead in my ministry. I pray daily for His will to be done in my life and the life of all the people that I encounter.
United in the Blood of Christ, Fr. Augusto Menichelli
Pope Francis will make a pastoral visit to Canada from July 24 to 29, 2022. The Pope's visit will provide a unique opportunity for him, once again, to listen and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, to express his heartfelt closeness and to address the impact of colonization and the participation of the Catholic Church in the operation of residential schools throughout Canada.
The papal visit will also provide an opportunity for the shepherd of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics to connect with the Catholic community in Canada.
The Holy Father will visit Edmonton, Iqaluit, and Quebec City.
For more details, please visit www.papalvisit.ca.
You can be a hero for those in need
The thousands of people who rely on ShareLife-funded agencies are counting on us to reach our parish goal, so the lifesaving work of these agencies can continue. Our goal this year is $30,000. To date we have achieved $11,803.
"Our goal can be met, but only with your help. I invite you to join today's generation of heroes by making a sacrificial gift to ShareLife. As you contemplate the blessings God has entrusted to you, please join me in giving to ShareLife to the best of your ability." – Cardinal Thomas Collins
If you have not yet donated, you can do so at sharelife.org. Thank you for living the Gospel!
We are seeking ministers for all Masses, especially lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, and altar servers. If you are interested in serving in any of these ministries, please contact the parish office at 416-636-0213 for questions or concerns and/or to register.
Ukraine has been plunged into war after the Russian military invaded the country last week, resulting in widespread violence and a looming humanitarian crisis. In response to the request of parishioners, the Archdiocese of Toronto has launched a humanitarian relief effort to help the Ukrainian people at this time.
The Archdiocese of Toronto will channel donations to support the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT) and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA).
Your donation will help Ukrainians who are beset by violence in Eastern Europe, and it will help some of them find a new home in Canada.
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 Parish – Ukrainian Relief – Humanitarian Relief
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.
If someone in your family or a friend you know is sick or confined to home for a period of time, please contact the parish immediately. The priest would like to visit them.
Santa Comunione ai malati e agli infermi
Se qualcuno della vostra famiglia o un amico e' malato o che non puo' moversi da casa, si prega di contattare la parrocchia immediatamente per una visita pastoral dal parrocco.
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Baptism: Arrangements must be made in advance. Please call the Parish Office. Individual Baptismal preparation is required.
Reconciliation: Saturday from 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM or anytime by appointment.
Matrimony: Couples are asked to consult with our priest one year (at least six months) in advance of the intended date.
Ministry to the Sick: Please notify us if someone you know is homebound and would like to receive communion or the Sacrament of the Sick.
The Archdiocese of Toronto has established a Pre-Authorized Giving plan (PAG) to help you support the parish's work through your regular offertory gift. To accomplish the mission entrusted to us by Christ, parishes depend entirely on the generosity of their parishioners. Pre-Authorized Giving allows you to donate to your parish through scheduled monthly transfers from your bank account or credit card. These funds are then deposited directly into the parish's account.
There are various benefits of participating in pre-authorized giving, both for you and for your parish.
Advantages for You:
Advantages for the Parish:
For information on how to enrol, please contact your parish office or email development@archtoronto.org.
More information is available here.