IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH 300 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge, ON, L4L 3W4 T: 905 856-2205 F: 905 850-5589 www.iconception.org [email protected] THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 10, 2016 First Communion Parents’ Meeting There will be several meetings for the parents on First Holy Communion. It is mandatory to attend one of these two meetings in the Parish Hall During the meetings, we will hand out “We Share in the Eucharist” books for the children. Parents will use this book to prepare their child for First Holy Communion. DATES & TIME: THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2016 @ 8:00pm OR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27, 2016 @ 8:00pm Kindergarten Registration for 2016 Kindergarten registration begins January 4, 2016 in all York Catholic schools. We look forward Celebration of Memory and New Life A Mass with a Candlelight Service in memory of our loved ones who have died will be held on: Wednesday January 20th in Italian. The service begins at 8:00 pm. Please register that same night by coming early. Santa Messa Speciale Per i Defunti Mercoledì 20 Gennaio, alle ore 8:00 pm in Italiano. Per favore segnalate la vostra presenza all’entrata della chiesa dove vi sarà dato il lumino da accendere successivamente. Per favore, venite prima a mettere in lista i nomi dei vostri cari. to welcoming your child into our schools, where we emphasize academic success using a curriculum that is infused with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You can register your child at your local Catholic School. 2016 Envelopes The 2016 donation envelopes are ready for pick up and have been placed in the Church lobby. Please remember to confirm that they are yours by verifying the number, name and address. For more information, check the parish bulletin board or visit our website at www.ycdsb.ca/admissions. Pacchetti di buste per il 2016 Le buste per le donazioni del 2016 si possono ritirare nell’atrio della chiesa. Accertatevi che siano proprio le vostre, controllando numero, nome, indirizzo. CARNIVAL WITH PASTA & FAGIOLI AND DISK JOCKEY On Saturday, February 6th, after the English Family Mass, there will be a feast in celebration of the Carnival in the church hall. The pasta and beans will be prepared by a group of parishioners. All funds collected will be used to support the missions. CWL Meeting CWL members you are invited to join the General Meeting on January 18th. We will begin at 7:30pm in our church hall guests are welcome. Tickets are available in the foyer of the church after some masses or in the church office. Le associate della CWL sono invitate a partecipare alla riunione di Lunedi 18 Gennaio, alle ore 7,30 di sera, nel salone parrocchiale della chiesa “Immaculate Conception”. Saranno i benvenuti tutti gli ospiti. Cost: $45.00 for adults. $25.00 for children ages 4 to 10 years. ST. BLASE We offer antipasto, pasta and fagioli, second course with 2 kinds of meat, veggies and dessert, wine and pop. Any volunteers please contact Joanne Fiorucci at 647-987-2608. After the 8:00 am and 7:00 pm mass on Wednesday February 3rd, there will be the traditional blessing of the throat. According to this ancient tradition, St. Blase is the Saint invoked by those suffering with a throat illness. CARNEVALE CON PASTA E FAGIOLI E DISK JOCKEY Sabato 6 Febbraio, dopo la Messa in inglese, nella nostra sala parrocchiale si festeggerà il “carnevale”. Un gruppo di nostri/e parrocchiani/e preparerà la pasta con i fagioli. Si ricorda che tutto il ricavato andrà in favore delle missioni della Congregazione. I biglietti si potranno acquistare nell'atrio della chiesa dopo alcune messe oppure in ufficio nei momenti di apertura. Costo dei biglietti: $45.00 per adulti $25.00 per bambini da 4 a 10 anni. Offriamo: antipasto, pasta e fagioli, due tipi di carne, contorno, dolce, vino e bibite. Quanti desiderano dare una mano nella preparazione e nel servizio sono pregati di telefonare a Joanne Fiorucci al 647-987-2608. SAN BIAGIO Mercoledì 3 Febbraio, immediatamente dopo le Messe delle 8:00 am e 7:00 pm, ci sarà la tradizionale benedizione della gola. Secondo un’antica tradizione, San Biagio è il santo invocato durante le malattie che interessano la gola. Could God be calling you? As John the Baptist introduced the people of his time to Jesus a voice from heaven said, “You are my Son, the Beloved, with you I am well pleased.” Perhaps God is calling you to do the same in our time as a priest, deacon or religious. 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