Catholic Women’s League Meeting – May 7, 2023
Our next meeting for the Catholic Women’s League is being held May 7th after the 11am Mass, in the parish hall.
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World Day of Prayer – March 3rd
Our parish will be hosting the World Day of Prayer here on Friday March 3 at 1:00pm. Our sisters in Taiwan are featured in this years’ celebration. The Liturgy will start in the church and fellowship will continue in the parish hall. Let us join with the Taiwanese women and encourage one another in our faith just as Paul the Apostle did in his letters.
Fundscrip Gift Cards – Order by March 27, 2023
The CWL will be taking Fundscrip orders several times throughout the year. Your order MUST be in the office no later than March 27th, 2023.
Order forms are available in the church narthex and in the parish office. Please call the office to have an order form emailed to you.
Full payment is required when you place your order. Cash or cheque only.
Blessed Sacrament – Fundscrip Form
The CWL makes 2-5% profit from the sale of these gift cards and will go to various charities like ‘Catholic Missions in Canada’ and the ‘Catholic Youth Organization’. Once the order arrives you will be contacted to arrange for pick-up.
Thank you for your support!
Pastoral Letter to Young People
The Most Rev. Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has issued a Pastoral Letter to Young People. The Letter is dated 12 October 2022 in honour of the anniversary of the death of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first beatified millennial.
This Pastoral Letter is meant to inspire young Catholics to live their faith in an extraordinary way, encouraging them to strive toward holiness, and assuring them of the steadfast support and accompaniment of their Bishops along their individual journeys of faith.
This Pastoral Letter responds to the CCCB’s virtual conversations with over 200 young people from across Canada, between the ages 12 to 25, held in the fall of 2020. The Pastoral Letter was drafted by the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis and the Office for Family and Life, at the request of the Executive Committee. It received input from youth ministry specialists, the Episcopal Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis, the Episcopal Commission for Doctrine, and the Standing Committee for Family and Life. The Permanent Council approved the Pastoral Letter at its June 2022 meeting.
It is now available on the CCCB website, along with a video and other resources.
September 30 – Youth Group Fall Kick-Off!
Calling all Grades 7-12! The Branches of Faith Youth Group kicks off on September 30th with a Glow in the Dark Party! Join us from 7-8:30PM.
Bishop Crosby’s Christmas Message 2021
My dear friends,
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light:
those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shone!” Is. 9.2
The fact that we are now dealing with the Omicron variant of the pernicious COVID-19 virus is discouraging indeed. We have worked so hard to do what we can to “manage” the pandemic protocols, but the daily bad news of increased infections, after we thought we were getting ahead of things, makes it difficult to remain positive.
The scripture passages given to us by the Church in the daily readings during the Christmas season remind us over and over again that we are a people of HOPE – darkness does not overwhelm us. The powerful recounting of the Christmas story lifts us up out of darkness, sadness, and sorrow, and reminds us that God has given us a Saviour who is Christ the Lord. This announcement gladdens us and reassures us that the Lord is with us – especially in the darkest of nights. It is the blessing of Christmas!
May the God of infinite goodness,
who by the Incarnation of his Son has driven darkness from the world
and by that glorious Birth has illumined this most holy night,
drive far from you the darkness of death
and illumine your hearts with the light of life!
(From the solemn blessing of Midnight Mass)
Merry Christmas! Enjoy the season.
Sincerely in Christ and Mary Immaculate,
+Douglas Crosby, OMI
(Most Rev.) Douglas Crosby, OMI
Bishop of Hamilton
Christmas Schedule 2021-22
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24
4:00 p.m. – Christmas Mass
(By Reservation Only – Call the Parish Office- 905-385-3570)
11:00 p.m. – Christmas Mass
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25
11:00 a.m. – Christmas Mass
(NO Saturday Evening Mass Dec 25th )
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday Dec 4th, 11th,18th,— 4:00 p.m. – 4:30p.m. (in the church)
Wednesday, Dec 22—9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (in the church)
OR
Anytime by Appointment.
Please call the Parish Office – 905.385.3570
New Years Day (Solemnity of Mary Mother of God)
Friday Dec 31, 2021 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday January 1, 2022 – 11:00 a.m.
Register for Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated the weekend of April 30th, 2022. Times of the Liturgy will be confirmed in the New Year, based on government safety protocols.
Please click below to download the letter regarding Confirmation registration, to be completed by December 13th, 2021.
Charity Bottle Drive on Saturday, November 6
There will be a Charity Bottle Drive in the Blessed Sacrament parking lot on Saturday, November 6th, 2021, from 9AM – 3PM. Bring all your beer/wine/liquor bottles and cans. Proceeds go to The Good Shepherd.
Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada and Collective National Fundraising Initiative
The Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, took the opportunity to affirm and acknowledge to the Indigenous Peoples the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this system, which led to the suppression of Indigenous languages, culture and spirituality, failing to respect the rich history, traditions and wisdom of Indigenous Peoples. They acknowledged the grave abuses that were committed by some members of our Catholic community; physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and sexual. They also sorrowfully acknowledged the historical and ongoing trauma and the legacy of suffering and challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples that continue to this day. Along with those Catholic entities which were directly involved in the operation of the schools and which have already offered their own heartfelt apologies, the Catholic Bishops of Canada expressed their profound remorse and apologized unequivocally.
The Bishops of Canada, as a tangible expression of their commitment to walk with the Indigenous Peoples of this land along the pathway of hope, are making a nation-wide collective financial commitment to support healing and reconciliation initiatives for residential school survivors, their families, and their communities.
Read the Release Regarding the National Financial Pledge