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St Patrick's Church Easter 2009 Photograph's of the altar on Easter Sunday morning. Click on the image for a larger version. Easter Message from Bishop Wingle Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The news these days seem to be filled with stories of bad news on almost every front.... click here to continue... What is the meaning of Easter? Easter is the day when we celebrate Jesus Christ rising from the dead... click here to continue... Vatican YouTube Look at them "If you think you are unhappy, look at them..." An email presentation that will provide some food for thought. click here... click here for more inspirational presentations... St Patrick's Parish 125th Anniversary On Saturday October 25th St Patrick's Parishioners gathered to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Parish. Click on the slideshow for larger versions. Diocesan Anniversary of 50 Years Sunday, November 9th, Solemn Mass at 3:00 p.m. St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral and followed by Banquet at Club Roma. Parish representation: Mr.& Mrs. Frank Tucker and Mr.& Mrs. Clyde Head. 50 years of Faith - Bishop Wingles Address (video)... 50 years of Faith - Bishop Wingles Address (text in PDF)... Gift To St Patrick's Parish At their recent Centennial Celebrations on March 28th the Knights of Columbus Council 1394 donated a recently discovered 100 year old picture of St Patrick to St Patrick's Parish. The Knights very kindly had the picture restored and presented it to Fr. Chris. click here... Lay Ministries All new schedules are now available. If you cannot make your scheduling, please call Doreen Tucker so that she can arrange a replacement. Tel: 905 685-8228 The ministry of reader and altar server is vital for good liturgy. Please try and be punctual for these ministries by arriving at least 15 mins prior to the celebration. All Lay Ministers are asked to find a replacement if they cannot be in attendance for their scheduled ministry. Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist please wash your hands prior to obtaining the Eucharist from the tabernacle. Outer coats must be removed when giving Holy Communion and a Sunday best dress code is in effect for ALL! Ministers schedule for May and June Mass Intentions Mass Intentions must be pre-paid at office and requested now at office. St Patrick's Policy on Mass intentions... Parish Organizations St. Vincent de Paul Society: Every Friday from 4:00-4:30 p.m. Food Delivery Catholic Women’s League—CWL: First Tuesday of the month. Mass at 6:30 p.m. followed by Meeting in the hall. Parish Devotional Life Recitation of Rosary after Weekday Mass. Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday evening 7:30 p.m., in the church. Parish First Friday Holy Hour 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Followed by Solemn Benediction. Parish New Members New members can register either by phone, email or by picking up a new box of parish envelopes at all entrances. Please confirm your membership within one month of attendance. Call Parish Priest for a pastoral home visit. Parish Bulletin Deadline Parish bulletin will be printed each Thursday morning. Deadline in writing only by each Tuesday at noon to the parish office. Please email your notice which is subjected to editing. Thank you. Parish Calendar Click here for more events around St Patrick's...

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St Patrick's Parish Events

Updated: Jun 4/2009

Pastor's Weekly Reflection

Legend has it that St. Patrick was responsible for ridding the Emerald Isle of snakes; but more importantly, it is said that Patrick used the shamrock as a symbol to explain the Trinity to Unbelievers, i.e., how God is One God in Three Persons....
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Diocesan Special Collection

June 14th for Education of Seminarians, Clergy and Diocesan needs. Envelope provided with this bulletin. Thank you for your financial support for our Diocesan Church. God Bless!

Parish Mission Appeal

The Diocese ask us each year to support a Missionary Appeal. We have been invited to support the Archdiocese of Trivandrum, India. This "Appeal" will take place the weekend of June 27th/28th, 2009. Rev. Fr. Raju Selvaraj Pilla will be our missionary guest, celebrant and speaker. The collection will be taken the following weekend July 4th/5th, 2009. More information will be pending. You can visit the archdiocese website for further information.
www.latinarchdiocesetrivandrum.org

New Vatican Website

Vatican launches new website for young people.
www.pope2you.net

Final Weeks Jubilee Year of St. Paul

June 29th, represents the ending day of the Jubilee Year of St. Paul. The message of St. Paul should remain alive in our hearts and minds. Paul was chosen to proclaim "the Gospel of God" : "I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes." For further information on St. Paul please visit the following website:
www.archtoronto.org/stpaul/

Diocesan Development and Peace 2009 AGM

Diocesan Council for Development and Peace Saturday, June 6th, 2009, Our Lady of the Scapular Niagara Falls at 9:30 a.m. Father Christopher hopes to have a Parish Team in place for Development and Peace. If interested in both team and AGM-Annual general Meeting call the parish office. Hope to hear from you...
www.devp.org

Year of the Priest

In 2002 Pope John Paul II established a World Day of Prayer for Priests to be observed on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This year the World Day of Prayer will be observed on June 19, the Feast of the Sacred Heart. This Day of Prayer will also mark the opening of the Year for Priests. All Catholics are encouraged to remember their priests through prayer, the celebration of the Mass, and Eucharistic adoration on June 19th, and throughout the Year for Priests.
www.worldpriestday.com