4th Sunday of Easter † Marcos Celis (The Family) Saturday May 2 † Josephine Walshe (Patricia & Family) 5:00 pm † Julita Tialco (Eduarda Wright) † Regina Crowther Saturday 5:00 pm Dal Bianco April 25 (Bruno Vanin) † Carmela & Dominic Sunday April 26 8:30 am † Biagio Forte nee (Civita Forte & Famiglia) Sunday May 3 † Carmela & 8:30 am Pellegrino Nifo (Vittorio & Ada Nifo) Ruggiero † Michele Nifo (Donna Micco & Family) (Famiglie Fiorito & Nifo) “In Onore a Gesù † Deceased Members Bambino” of the Pocino Family † Olivia Moles (Agostino & Vittoria Pocino) (1st Year Mem.) (Husband Claudio) 10:00 “Blessings for Jackson am Downs 1st Birthday” † Filomena Varanelli 10:00 am † Rafael Bakidan † Joao De Medeiros, (Mary Grace Bakidan) Antonio, Joao & 11:30 Manuel am (Tony & Cathy Dodds) † Rafael Bakidan The annual rose sale will be held May † Ana Gornik † Michael Jargstorf (The Jargstorf Family) am Monday April 27 PRO POPULO April 28 8:00 am April 29 Ricardo Cuenca 60th Birthday” “For the Intentions of 7:00 pm Aurora Bringas” (Members of the 11:30 am Choir) Thursday April 30 8:00 am May 1 † Florencia Estibal (1st Year Mem.) (Gregorio & Grieco Estibal) Friday † Larry Felaire 8:00 am Big, beautiful, elegant, ready to open long stemmed roses. one or buy several. Buy The roses will be sold at the same price as last year; 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00. The sale a bouquet please pick the order form, (Wife Irma) Wednesday 9/10. will include presale orders; to reserve 8:00 am “On the Occasion of Tuesday PRO POPULO Annual Rose Sale Mother’s Day Weekend (Maria De Medeiros) (Mary Grace Bakidan) 11:30 (Grampa John & Family) (Son Tony Varanelli) (Wife Gloria & Family) it can be found on the cabinets in the back of the church, fill in your name and phone number and drop it in the collection basket next week; we will reserve your bouquet for mother’s day weekend. We thank you in advance for your support. World Day of Prayer for Vocations “We Are God’s People” Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter or Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The Church invites us to honor the vocation of all Christians given at baptism, as April 26, 2015 followers of Jesus we are called to remain faithful to the grace of God, we ask that we may be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit as we carry on the mission of Jesus, our Good Shepherd. needs leaders with courage and integrity. The Church leaders as well, leaders who will unselfishly care for the needs of God’s people and minister to them. If you feel God is calling you to priesthood, religious life or deaconate, call Fr. Chris Lemieux, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Toronto 416-968-0997 Email: [email protected] It If you interested please contact the parish office or speak with Fr. Frank. Teaching References Every Catholic School Board requires a pastoral reference letter from a parish priest for any teacher applicant. Father Frank will only provide such a reference if you are a registered parishioner known to him. You should also be attending Sunday Mass on a regular basis and it helps if you have been involved in Knights of Columbus Dinner Dance The 64th Anniversary Spring Dinner/ Dance sponsored by The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Grace Council #3401 out next September when the new season starts. would like to volunteer in this Ministry, and are This is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The world good The Children’s Liturgy is looking for volunteers to help would be a rotating schedule for each Sunday. Serra Vocation needs Children’s Liturgy Needs Volunteers Saturday May 2nd at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall Branch 101 – 3850 Lakeshore Blvd. West - Tickets $40.00 each. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dinner/DJ/Dancing/Cash Bar – For tickets please call Ian @ 416-239-0026. All are welcome! some sort of parish volunteer activity. Altar Servers Call Altar Servers are the young people who assist the priests at the altar. This important ministry is open to any boy or girl who has celebrated their First Communion. Altar servers are scheduled for Sunday Masses, and various other celebrations throughout the Monthly Mass at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery: Church year. Training is provided, please see Father Please join us for a special mass on Saturday May 2 at started. 9:30 am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Frank, or call the coordinator Olivia Morris @ 416233-7130 or the parish office and we’ll get you The mass will take place in the St. Anthony Chapel of the You can work wonders! Mausoleum. As we come to the third and final collection for the For further information contact the cemetery at 905-851-5822 2015 ShareLife campaign (next weekend May 2/3) First Eucharist at St. Leo’s Church we ask the parishioners who have not yet made their contribution to please do so at this time. Each of us This weekend we welcome the grade 2 children of St. has the power to make a positive difference in the Louis School and the public schools children for first world. Please give generously and support ShareLife Eucharist. agencies so that it can provide assistance in the lives They will receive First Holy Communion this Sunday @ the 11:30 am Mass. Next Sunday we will welcome the grade 2 students of St. Leo’s School at the 11:30 am Mass for First Holy Communion. We join the immediate family in the youngster’s celebration of this event as they are joining us at our family table: the table of God’s family. of the people we touch. 4th Sunday of Easter The Cornerstone Peter calls Jesus Ballo/Cena Cavalieri di Colombo the Annuale evento primaverile ballo/cena sponsorizzato "Cornerstone" of our faith. dai Cavalieri di Colombo, Sabato 2 Maggio alla Royal We usually think of them as Canadian Legion Hall – Branch 101 – 3850 Lakeshore being part of the dedication Blvd. West - Biglietti $40.00 per persona. Porte aperte of a building. Today we pour alle 6:30 pm. concrete to lay foundations, so a cornerstone has lost its original meaning. Concrete is a liquid when poured, so it easily comes to a level, shaping itself to the contours of the ground. In ancient times, however, the cornerstone was very necessary. It kept all of the other stones in a straight line so that the walls wouldn't collapse. If one row of stones or bricks were off by just a fraction of an inch, the whole structure would be unsafe. Since the church is built on Christ, we can be sure that it will last. (Fr. Lonsdale Commentaries & Clip Art) Cena/DJ/Ballo/Cash Bar. Per i bilgietti chiamare Ian @ 416-239-0026. Tutti sono benvenuti. Cimitero Queen of Heaven Celebrazioni eucaristiche mensili ogni primo Sabato del mese cominciando Sabato 2 Maggio alle 9:30 am. La messa sarà celebrate nel mausoleo di San’Antonio. Per ulteriori informazioni chiamare 905-851-5822. Terza e ultima colletta Sharelife Siamo quasi arrivati alla raccolta finale per ShareLife il prossimo weekend (2/3 Maggio). Vendita Rose 9/10 maggio Chiediamo ai parrocchiani che ancora non hanno contribuito alla Nell’occasione della festa della campagna ShareLife di fare ora la vostra offerta. mamma di Ognuno di noi ha il potere e la responsabilità di fare bellissime, raffinate Rose Rosse una differenza positiva nel mondo. Per favore date con lungo stelo. generosamente annuale vendita Compratene una o compratene alcune, le scorso; 1 per $3.00 o 2 per $5.00. comprende anche ordini speciali. Per riservare un riempite il modulo che della chiesa, e posatelo nel cestino offerte la prossima settimana, le rose saranno riservate e le potete ritirare Grazie in anticipo per il vostro sostegno. Giornata mondiale di preghiera per le vocazioni “Noi siamo il popolo di Dio” Oggi, la quarta domenica di Pasqua chiamata Domenica del Buon Pastore si celebra la giornata mondiale di preghiera per le vocazioni. La Chiesa ci invita a onorare la vocazione di tutti i cristiani fin dall’inizio del battesimo, come seguaci di Gesù siamo chiamati a rimanere fedeli alla grazia di Dio, chiediamo di essere riempiti di gioia e dello Spirito Santo mentre portiamo avanti la missione di Gesù, nostro Buon Pastore. le agenzie che in necessità. La vendita troverete sul mobile credenza nella parte posteriore la settimana dopo. sopportare provvedono assistenza nella vita di persone che sono rose saranno vendute allo stesso prezzo dell'anno bouquet di rose (6 o più) e Raccomandazione per Insegnanti Ogni scuola cattolica richiede una lettera pastorale di raccomandazione da un parroco per ogni educatore interessato a fare parte del sistema scolastico cattolico. Padre Franco si impegna di fornire tale lettera di riferimento solo se la persona è un parrocchiano registrato e che lui conosce. La persona interessata dovrebbe anche frequentare la messa Domenicale e partecipare in volontariato parrocchiale. qualche attività di