Welcome back to all from the summer break!  Today we resume our Sunday Noon Mass and our regular weekday mass schedule (Tuesday Mass will return to its usual 8 a.m. time!).

Please mark your calendars for the weekend of September 18/19 as we officially welcome our new associate pastor Fr. Luis Calleja to the parish with  Coffee, Tea and Sweets in the hall after each mass!

We also congratulate parishioner and long-time RCIA team member Andrew (Tony) Keogh on the publishing of his first book God Loves You Infinitely!  This practical book uses the Apostles’ Creed as a summary of the truths that serve as a guide to living out the joys and demands of God’s infinite love.   Tony will also be on hand after each mass on September 18/19 to offer copies of his book for sale ($25 each) and to personally autograph each copy for you!
 

SHARELIFE 2010 – FINAL PARISH TOTAL $123,000

    On behalf of Archbishop Thomas Collins and the over 200,000 people across the Archdiocese who will receive help this year through your generosity, I thank you for your great response to this year’s Sharelife Campaign here at Our Lady of Grace Parish.   Included in our parish total was $37,000 of new or increased donations eligible for matching through the ShareLife Community Challenge!

 

THANK YOU ALSO FOR YOUR SUPPORT of…

                  *NET MINISTRIES OF CANADA-  In early July parishioner Paul Taylor spoke at each mass of his appointment for a second year to act as an ambassador of our parish for a one-year appointment to evangelize other young Canadians through NET ministries.   Through your generosity he received $4742.34!
    *HERALDS OF THE GOOD NEWS- In late July we welcomed our annual Missionary Appeal speaker who spoke on behalf of the Heralds of the Good News in India.  Through your generosity $4,381.12 was raised and will be forwarded to the Congregation in India!.
    *CATHOLIC MISSIONS IN CANADA/SCARBORO FOREIGN MISSIONS- In mid-August you generously responded to this annual shared collection and a total of $4,152.00   was contributed to be split among these two Canadian missionary organizations.
    *PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF-  So far $2,707.75 has been received for those affected by this tragic disaster    .  Donations are still welcomed through the office or parish Sunday offertory and should be marked Our Lady of Grace Parish- Pakistan Flood Relief.

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN…

will resume next weekend at the Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. and Sunday Noon Masses.  Just a reminder that this programme is for school-aged children ages 4 and up.   While parents are welcome to accompany their child downstairs for the first time or two, parents are strongly encouraged to remain upstairs for the Liturgy of the Word.   
New Volunteers are always welcomed for this ministry- both adults over 18 (who are interviewed and must provide a police check) and youth aged 16-18 to assist (who are interviewed only).  Please speak to Fr. Tim or Fr. Luis if you are interested.
 

ST. JOHN’S BIBLE TO VISIT OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH/
INTRODUCTION TO GOSPEL OF JOHN BIBLE STUDY!

On Wednesday September 22nd at 7:30 pm we will host an evening with one of the most remarkable religious treasures of 21st century. Fr. Gordon Rixon, S.J. from Regis College will reflect on the topic “Remembering Sacred Scripture: Growing in the Word”  as he turns the pages of the Prophets volume of the rare Heritage Edition of the St. John’s Bible, the first complete edition of the Bible to be hand scribed and hand illuminated in over 500 years. See the same monumental book that led His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to remark recently: “This is a work of art… a great work of art…a work for eternity.” For more information about the St. John’s Bible at Regis College, see www.regiscollege.ca/SJB
  
 On Wednesday September 29th  at 7:30 p.m.  our own parish bible study begins in the Large Meeting Room on The Gospel According to John and the Johannine Letters.  Written in poetic and symbolic style, John’s gospel and letters prayerfully reflect on Jesus and his eternal relationship to the Creator.  This 15 week study, delivered in two parts (Part I: 8 weeks- September 29 to November 17, Part II:  7 weeks January 5 to February 16, 2011) invites you to a deeper meditation on God’s overwhelming love. Cost for materials: $20 Please join us!

Labour Day Mass on Monday September 6th will be at 9 a.m.  Our regular weekday Mass schedule resumes effective Tuesday September 8th.  (see bulletin cover for details).

NEW CHURCH INFORMATION

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