The Fifth Sunday of Lent

St. Patrick / St. Joseph Combined Celebration!

Join us in the parish hall, Tuesday, March 19th after the 9:00 am morning Mass for Irish Coffee, Tea Biscuits and Zeppole.

This Weekend - in our Parish

Youth Ministry Soup Day: Parishioners are encouraged to join the Youth & Young Adults in the parish hall following all Sunday Masses this weekend for: a bowl of soup, a dinner roll, water & coffee. The cost is $3 per person and proceeds go to World Vision Canada. Belgian Chocolate Easter Eggs for Sale: The Marguerite Bourgeoys Family Centre (a ShareLife Charity) helps couples to plan their family using the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and works to improve womens health and fertility using NaPro Technology (www.fertilitycare.ca). Please support the Centre by buying hand-made solid Belgian dark or milk chocolate Easter eggs for $3 each or 2 for $5 after all Masses this weekend. They are great for Easter egg hunts and celebrations! St. Vincent de Paul

Next Saturday, March 23rd Two priests will be available throughout the day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

All Day Confessions

Palm Sunday, March 24th at 4:00 pm The Victoria Scholars Tenebrae Service of music and readings will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows next Sunday. The Tenebrae responsories convey the sorrow of Holy Week in this solemn and noble music.

Tenebrae Service

Stations of the Cross

Way of Sorrows Fridays during Lent - 7:30 pm Parishioners are encouraged to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, through meditating upon Christs suffering and death.

Bundle Up Sunday
Next Weekend March 23rd/24th Donation Drop-Off Hours: The donation truck will be unlocked in the church parking lot: Next Saturday from before the 9:00 am Mass to after the 5:15 pm Mass Next Sunday from before the 8:00 am Mass until 5:00 pm. Items needed are: coats, boots, shoes, bedding, drapes, children's wear, books, toys, clothing and accessories that are clean and in good condition. Please ensure that bags are tied securely and boxes are sealed, for ease of handling. Reminder: We CANNOT accept mattresses, baby furniture, TVs, computers, electronics or appliances.

Mass Intentions This Week

March 18th March 24th
Intention

Please join us as we pray for the following, in our Announced Mass Intentions
Requested By

Mon. 9:00am Tues. 9:00 am Wed. 9:00 am Thurs. 9:00 am Fri. 9:00 am Sat. 9:00 am 5:00 pm Sun. 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm

+Helen Conrath Feast of St. Joseph +Joseph Borges +Helen Conrath +Helen Conrath +John Keane Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Palm Sunday

Brennan Family

Margaret & Family Roberta & Jim Clough Tom & Lee Inglis Family No Announced Intentions No Announced Intentions No Announced Intentions No Announced Intentions No Announced Intentions

Scripture Study
OLS Scripture Study classes are held: Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the downstairs church meeting room Thursdays at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows School (32 Montgomery Rd) The Gospel according to John will be studied. Please bring a Bible with you.

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Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday of the Lords Passion

Saturday, March 23th: 5:15 pm Sunday, March 24th: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am & 12:30 pm Palms are blessed at each Mass. The hall will be set up to accommodate overflow in the church.
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Fifth Sunday of Lent

Working wonders in our community You dont have to look far to see the wonders being worked by ShareLifein the pews of your parish, in the homes on your street, in your neighbourhood. ShareLife agencies provide competent, faith-informed care to those who turn to them for help, regardless of their beliefs or background. Last year, nearly 250,000 people in our Archdiocese were helped in more than 20 languages, receiving the compassion, care and respect they rightly deserve. In addition, countless others were assisted through outreach programs around the world. ---Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto Today is ShareLife Sunday
Please give generously. You can work WONDERS!

Morning Mass
Monday, March 25th: 9:00 am Tuesday, March 26th: 9:00 am Wednesday, March 27th: 9:00 am
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Holy Thursday Mass of the Lords Supper

March 28th: 7:30 pm Please bring non-perishable food items for the Offertory - in place of the regular collection. The church will remain open for Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 10:30 pm.
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ShareLife News
An anonymous donor has made a commitment to ShareLife to match (up to $800,000) all new gifts to the 2013 campaign as well as any increased contributions received from renewing donors. Please take this opportunity to maximize your ShareLife contributions this year!

Good Friday Celebration of the Lords Passion

March 29th: 12:00 & 3:00 pm

Stations of the Cross

7:30 pm
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Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil

March 30 : 8:00 pm N.B.: There is no 5:15 pm Saturday Evening Mass.
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New Beginnings - Retreat Weekend:

April 12th at 7:00 pm to April 14th at 4:00 pm Jesus said, Come to me all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest. At Scarboro Missions, Toronto Mary Benincasa: 416-921-1163 Ext. 2235 James at jshaughn@cfstoronto.com

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Easter Sunday
March 31 : 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, & 12:30 pm Friday, March 22nd - 2:00 pm The Holy Rosary is the storehouse of countless blessing.
Blessed Alan de la Roche
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Rosary Group

Stretch & Flex Class

Tuesdays from 6:30 pm 7:30 pm In the parish hall: $10/Class.

Join us Friday at 2:00 pm in the church. A wonderful way to prepare for Easter! All are welcome.

Mary, Mother of God School

September 2013/2014 Registration An affordable private school (Grades K-12) deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition (Roncesvalles / Parkdale area), - now accepting registration for the 2013/2014 year. For more information, please visit their new website at marymotherofgodschool.org or call at 416-531-7897.

"Marriage Enrichment" Weekend April 5th 7th

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga Kathleen: 905-278-5229 or ksmith@qoa.ca Father Tomy: 905-278-5229 Ext. 225