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SUNDAY
MARRIAGE SUNDAY
The Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates
MARRIAGE SUNDAY today (February
9th).
At 4:00 p.m. this afternoon,
Cardinal Collins will be welcoming couples celebrating their
25, 40, 50 and 60+ anniversary of marriage this year, at
St. Paul’s Basilica (83 Power Street, Toronto – please see
poster in the foyer). This weekend, here at St. Clare’s,
special prayers will be offered for couples married
in our parish over this past century of parish life,
and a special blessing will be given to every couple
present at the celebrations.
Another honeymoon is a perfect way for a couple to
celebrate their marriage. Queen of Apostles Renewal
Centre offers married couples the privacy, comfort,
hospitality and inspiring program that encourage couples
to continue exploring their lives together. The next
weekend is February 21st - 23rd. For more information,
please call: Father Tomy at 905-278-5229 ex. 225 or visit
https://sites.google.com/site/queenofapostles.ca
MAINTENANCE COLLECTION
Next weekend’s 2nd collection will be taken up for the
monthly maintenance of our church. Thank you.
Liturgy Committee Meeting
On Monday, February 10th, there is a meeting of the
Liturgy Committee, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
Meeting with Pilgrims going to Israel
Pilgrims who are going to the Holy Land in March, are
invited to a preparatory meeting on Thursday, February
13th at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society
There is a meeting of the SVDP Society on Tuesday,
February 18th at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in finding
out about the good works of the St. Vincent de Paul
Society or to become a member is invited to this meeting.
Assistance with the New Boiler
As announced, after a good ten years our rectory boiler
broke down completely before Christmas. As it could not
be repaired, it was recommended that we install a new
High Efficiency Boiler, which has been done at a total cost
of just under $12,000. Thank you to those who have
already contributed. So far, we have collected $4,400. If
you haven’t yet had a chance to contribute, we ask that
you do all that you can. Special envelopes are at the
entrance of the church and your donation can be put into
any Sunday collection basket.
Every gift is greatly
appreciated. Please note that for the past few months
work is taking place to completely and hopefully adjust the
boilers in the church. We can already begin to note the
difference. Thank you for your generosity.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES
Next Sunday and the Sunday following (February 16th and
23rd) we will once again meet at 3:00 p.m. in the church
hall to view the life and times of Pope Paul VI, a very
inspiring film in the series of movies on the Popes
presented in our parish. All are welcome.
Altar Servers’ Meeting
All Altar Servers and those interested in becoming an Altar
Server, are asked to attend a meeting on Friday, February
21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Workshop on the Sacrament of Communion
Children who are preparing for the Sacrament of First
Communion are asked to attend a Workshop with their
parents, on Saturday, February 22nd in the Parish Hall. You
may attend either the 10:00 am session or the 2:00 pm
session.
PRAYER WITH THE SONGS OF TAIZÉ
Come join us on Monday, February 24th, at 7:00 p.m. in
the church. Br. Emile will be here with us as we pray with
the songs of Taizé. Invite friends and neighbours to this
hour of meditative ecumenical prayer. Refreshments will
be served in the Parish Hall right after. Come and be part
of a truly uplifting spiritual experience.
Leaders of Centenary Groups
On Wednesday, February 26th, there will be a meeting of
the leaders of the various Centenary Groups, at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Parish Meeting Room.
2014 Offering Envelopes
We still have a number of Offering Envelope boxes that are
waiting to be picked up. Please pick up your envelopes
anytime during the week during office hours.
Confirmation Candidates
Just a reminder that you have your Oneight Program on
Saturday, March 1st in the Parish Hall at either 10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 Noon or from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“In Kind” Gifts to the Parish
Thanks to our generous donors, we are happy to report that
the following items have already been paid for!
- the new statue of St. Clare
- the new tabernacle and stand to soon be installed
- safety Railing for the Choir Loft
Envelopes are available at the back of the church for
more work that needs to be done (the lift and the
special barrier free bathrooms for the mobility
impaired, etc…). Thank you for your support!
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DATE
LA NOSTRA DIOCESI, OGGI CELEBRA LA
DOMENICA DEL MATRIMONIO
Saturday, February 8
5:00 – Frank & Frances Pajk
Sunday, February 9
9:00 – Carl & Nan Linderholm
10:30 – Gianni Ariganello, Francesco Azzoli, Angelo
e Rosa Del Giudice, Antonio Savoia, Luigi
Pitocco, Angelo, Ettore, Luigina e Maria
Vozza e Salvatore Brutto (10o anniv.)
12:00 – Pro Populo
Monday, February 10
9:00 – Intentions of the Celebrant
Tuesday, February 11
9:00 – Artur Inacio Santos
10:00 – Loretto College School Mass
Wednesday, February 12
9:00 – Artur João Santos
7:00 – Salvatore Scopacasa († 1 yr. Memorial)
Thursday, February 13
9:00 – Intentions of the Celebrant
Friday, February 14
9:00 – Jorge & Lucy Orbe
Saturday, February 15
9:00 – Intentions of the Celebrant
5:00 – Giuseppe Dalessandro
Volete aiutarci con nuovi progetti necessari per la
nostra chiesa, in onore del Centenario?
Continuiamo a lavorare per il miglioramente e la
sistemazioni di vari elementi nella nostra chiesa. Fra
poco inizieranno i lavori per il bagno per disabili in
sala, come anche il sistema per facilitare il loro
accesso in sala. Abbiamo ancora da completare i
pagamenti per i tavoli e le sedie in sala, e tanti altri
lavori che ci siamo proposti per le varie necessità.
Questo non è possibile senza il vostro aiuto. Vi
invitiamo a ritirare una busta all’uscita della chiesa e
ad offrire un vostro contributo, piccolo e grande che
sia, secondo le vostre possibilita. Per questo vi
ringraziamo di vero cuore.
Il nostro cardinale celebrerà oggi alle 4 pomeridiane una
Santa Messa nella Basilica Minore di St. Paul (83 Power
Street) una Santa Messa invitando coppie che quest’anno
celebrano il loro 25mo, 40 mo, 50 mo, 60 mo + anniversario.
Nella nostra parrocchia, ogni messa è oggi dedicata alle
coppie che hanno celebrato il loro matrimonio quì, a Santa
Chiara, sin dalla fondazione della parrocchia, 100 anni fa.
Ad ogni messa, verrà offerta una speciale benedizione alle
coppie presenti.
Incontro dei Pellegrini che andranno in Israele
Giovedì, 13 febbraio alle 7:30 p.m., ci sarà un incontro
nella Sala Parrocchiale, per Pellegrini che si recheranno in
Terra Santa il 9 marzo.
COLLETTA MANUTENZIONE
La seconda colletta del prossimo weekend sarà per la
manutenzione della nostra chiesa.
Grazie del vostro
appoggio!
FILM IN SALA
Le prossime due domeniche (16 e 23 febbraio)
continueremo con la proiezione dei film sui Papi, alle 3
pomeridiane in sala. Il prossimo film, sulla vita del Papa
PAULO VI. Non mancate.
LA PREGHIERA CON I CANTI DI TAIZE
e con la presenza di uno dei frati della comunità monastica
ecumenicale di Taize, si terrà lunedì, 24 febbraio alle ore 7
di sera nella nostra chiesa. NON MANCATE a questa
esperienza di fede e di lode che toccherà realmente i vostri
cuori.
Buste delle Offerte per quest’anno
Ci sono ancora diverse scatole di buste per l’offertorio che
non sono state ancora ritirate dall’ufficio. Vi chiediamo di
farlo appena possibile e VI RINGRAZIAMO DI CUORE per la
vostra generosità.
Il vostro aiuto per il nuovo Riscaldamento in
Canonica e in Chiesa
Come abbiamo comunicato, poco prima di Natale, la
fornace della canonica non ha più funzionato e
abbiamo dovuto mettere una nuova fornace, al costo
di $12,000. Purtroppo non siamo in grado di poter
affrontare questa nuova spesa. Fin oggi abbiamo
raccolto $4,400. Chi desidera, potrà usare la busta
apposita e deporla nel cestino delle offerte questa
domenica,
oppure
alla
vostra
convenienza.
Ugualmente, comunichiamo che i lavori per migliorare
il sistema di riscaldamento per la chiesta continuano.
Siamo gia’ in grado di notare alcun miglioramento.
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SUNDAY
Grazie per la vostra collaborazione.
LOONIE SUNDAY
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society reminds you that today is
“Loonie Sunday”. A loonie in the poor box as you leave Mass
today will make a big difference to the life of a family in need.