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YOUTH MINISTRY
Nativity of Our Lord Parish
YOUTH MINISTRY
EDGE: November 16 & 30th, 2018
Grades 7 – 8
1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays
of the month
7 – 9 pm in the Church Hall
LIFE TEEN: November 23rd, 2018
Grades 9 – 12
2nd & 4th Fridays of the month
7 – 9 pm Upstairs Rm 1
If you would like to get involved or have any questions about our Youth Ministry programs, please contact Courtney: nativityyouth@outlook.com
416 621 2732 Ext 22
YOUTH MASS
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Word on Fire
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Shepherd's trust
Shepherds’ Trust
November 17-18, 2018The mission of The Shepherds’ Trust is to help raise awareness and funds so that elderly and disabled priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life in their retirement after many years of ministry.
By supporting The Shepherds’ Trust, retired priests are given the dignity of adequate pensions, health care and other assistance in their golden years.
Please remember that the normal retirement age of priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto is 75 years old. As members of our Catholic community, we regularly benefit from the tireless service of our priests.. Called by God and ordained to care for His people, our priests serve our families, in churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, missions and on the streets. They have been tangible instruments of the Lord’s mercy in our lives.
The Shepherds’ Trust collection will take place in all parishes of the Archdiocese on November 17/18. Envelopes are included in your envelope boxes. Extra envelopes are available at all entrances.
This fund does more than just support our priests in their retirement years; it represents a very tangible gesture of our thanks for them. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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Parish Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
9:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(Closed: 12 noon to 1:00 pm)
Wednesday:
9:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
(Closed: 12 noon to 1:00 pm)
Friday & Saturday: Closed
Sunday:
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Catholic Resources
Archdiocese of Toronto
Holy See
Vatican Internet Sites
World Youth Day PANAMA 2019
Life Teen
Office of Catholic Youth - Toronto
National Campus Life Network
Toronto Right to Life Association
Catholic Family Services - New Beginnings
Catholic Charities - Toronto Archdiocese
Salt & Light Live Feed
Rome Reports TV Agency Live Feed
EWTN Live Feed
Ave Maria Radio Live Feed
Holy Mother World Networks, HMWH Radio Maria, Toronto
Lourdes Live Feed
The Catholic Register
Living With Christ
Saint of the Day
Catholic.net
Manresa Spiritual Renewal Retreat Centre
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
Augustinian Marylake Retreat Centre - Our Lady of Grace Shrine
Martyrs' Shrine (Midland, ON)
L'Osservatore Romano - English
Documents of Second Vatican Council
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Bible
Compedium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Code of Canon Law
Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lord
Custodia Terrae Santae
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Parish News
Catholic Womens League
Mass for our
CWL Deceased Members
Dear CWL members, please join us on Wednesday Nov. 20th at 7:00 pm Mass Afterwards, we will have our Annual Budget and Donation meeting with results of elections in the church hall.
Annual Christmas Luncheon
Sunday December 9, 2018 10 am to 2 pm.
Nativity of Our Lord Parish Church Hall
Cost per person is $35.00
Please contact
Mela DaCunha at 416-626-6485 or
Alice Mycan at 416-621-0689 for your ticket.
Please contact Alice Mycan at 416 621 0689 with your membership dues.
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World Day of the Poor
November 18th, 2018.
The Second World Day of the Poor, is being celebrated this weekend. On this occasion we are called to pray for the poor, practice works of mercy and support the church’s outreach to the poor through the works of our Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Our annual Christmas collection will take place on the weekend of the
15th & 16th December, 2018
More information will be available in December.
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Knights of Columbus
Communion Breakfast
Sunday, November 18th
after the 9:00 am Mass.
Pancakes, toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee for $5.00 each.
Tickets are available in the parish office during office hours.
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
and after the weekend Masses at our church’s main lobby entrance
(the Rathburn Road doors).
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Eucharistic Adoration - The Summit
November 21st at 7:30pm-8:45pm.
Do you have 1 hour to come and adore Jesus this month?
Come join us for an evening with some sharing by our special guests,
The Sisters of Life, and some time in prayer
Hosted by Nativity's Youth Ministry.
All are Invited!
********************The Sexual Abuse Crisis
in the Church
Fr. Michael will be leading an evening of sharing, reflection and prayer at:
St. Francis Xavier Parish
5650 Mavis Rd., Mississauga
(just south of Matheson Blvd. W)
Tuesday November 20th at 7:30 pm
and
St. Timothy Parish
42 Dawson Rd., Orangeville
Monday November 26th at 7:30 pm.
This will be the same talk he shared at Nativity on October 2nd.
Our parishioners are welcome to attend.
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Supper Saints Needed for LifeTeen
Do you like to cook?
Want to get involved with our Youth Ministry in a new and special way?
Consider offering your time and talent to bring supper for a LifeTeen night. More information is available at the parish office or you can contact Courtney for more details.
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Alpha
Q: - Who is Alpha intended for?
A: - Anyone 19 years and older.
- Any denomination or no faith background.
- Anyone whose faith has waned.
- Anyone looking for answers
to life’s questions.
Program start date: February 6th, 2019
For more information or to register, please call the Parish office.
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Newediuk - Celebration of Life
Newediuk Funeral Home invites anyone who has been touched by loss to attend their;
Twenty-First Annual Celebration of Life.
It is an uplifting service that will be held on Saturday December 1, at 3:00 pm at Newediuk Funeral Home, 2058 Kipling Avenue. (North of Rexdale Blvd.)
Please RSVP at 416 745 7555.
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Pilgrimage to Europe October 2019 with Fr. Martin Pereira
Join Fr. Martin Pereira on a 10 day Tour – Pilgrimage to England, France, Spain and Portugal featuring a cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. If booked before December 1st, 2018, total costs including all taxes and tips from $3850.00. Additional details are on our bulletin boards. -
ACTS Retreat Weekends
ACTS Retreat Weekends
at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
ACTS is an acronym for:
A - Adoration, God’s Call
your acceptance and answer.
C - Community, love and
caring for each other.
T - Theology, “studying” through scripture
and our faith.
S - Service, to God and his people
Come and renew yourself spiritually, to strengthen your faith and to
apply it to your daily life.
Women's Retreat – Nov. 15 – 18
Men's Retreat – Nov. 29 – Dec. 2
For more info, please visit our website: www.actscanada.org or call
Lorei-an Lewis (905) 830 - 7679 or
Serge Markarov (416) 830 - 6045
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Calendar
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Monday, November 19, 10:00 AM
We pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 10:00 am and Cenacle of Our Lady at 10:15 amRead More -
Tuesday, November 20, 6:30 PM
Knights of Columbus invite you to the Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe starting at 6:30 pm, followed by Mass at 7 pm.Read More -
Wednesday, November 21, 6:30 PM
Novena prayers at 6:30 pm followed by Mass at 7:00 pmRead More -
Thursday, November 22, 9:30 AM
Thursdays at 10:00 am we pray the Sacred Heart DevotionRead More
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Vigil Mass
- Sunday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Youth Mass
- Monday: 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- Tuesday: 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Wednesday: 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- Thursday: 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Sacred Heart Devotion
- Friday: 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN First Fridays Adoration
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM or by appointment
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Catholic News Service
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Rome Reports
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Support our Parish
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Remembrance Month
Books of Remembrance
Our Books of Remembrance will be placed on our altar for the month of November. All parishioners are invited to add the names of their dearly departed to the appropriate pages of these books. Our prayers will be offered especially for all those faithful departed throughout the month of November.
All Souls Remembrance Envelopes
It is a tradition in our parish that parishioners use All Souls Remembrance Envelopes to write the names of their dearly departed ones. The envelopes are available in the pews and in the church entrances. Beginning November 1, you may place these envelopes in the basket at the foot of the altar or in the Sunday collection baskets.
Annual Memorial MassSaturday Nov. 17th, 2018 at 1:00 pm,
we will celebrate our Annual Memorial Mass in remembrance of your loved one/s, along with all the other parishioners who passed away this year. During the Mass, their names will be announced and they will be honoured in our own special way.
We invite all parishioners to come together as a community in this special remembrance with families who experienced the loss of a loved one this year.
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Remembering the Parish in Your Will
November is “Make a Will” month! Have you considered remembering our parish in your will? The Chruch is where we experience many important moments in our lives. A bequest is a beautiful way to express your faith and gratitude for a lifetime of blessings – a lasting legacy of love that will help the Church continue with its many ministries. When making your will please consider a bequest to Nativity of Our Lord Parish. For more information, please call the parish office or the Development Office of the Archdiocese at (416) 934 3411, ext - 519 or visit www.archtoronto.org/development.
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New to the Parish?
We invite you to register your family at the Parish office and pick-up parish pre-numbered envelopes for your donations or a Pre-Authorized Giving Plan.
Please call 416-621-2732
for more information.
For all registered parishioners,
kindly inform the Parish Office
of any change in name or address.
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Being a Registered Parishioner
Why should I register as a parishioner? Registering as a parishioner of Nativity of Our Lord Parish offers you and your family members a number of benefits:
You will receive a box of numbered envelopes which will be your parish registration number;
You can choose to use our
Pre-Authorized Giving Plan for your financial contributions to the parish;
You will get an official income tax receipt for all of your financial donations to the
parish & other charities sanctioned
by the Archdiocese of Toronto;
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Vocations
Jesus is always ready to grant forgiveness and pardon to those who sincerely repent. Are you able to help others to believe and return to Jesus with repentant hearts? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, religious, or deacon, contact Fr. Chris Lemieux. Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Toronto, 416 968 0997, or email vocations@archtoronto.org or visit http://www.vocationstoronto.ca/
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 3 Jn 5-8Responsorial Psalm Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Gospel Lk 18:1-8
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