WELCOME TO ST. DAVID’S PARISH November 2, 2014 Commemoration of The Faithful Departed Reflection Today is the feast of All Souls, when we remember and pray for all those who have gone before us in faith. In Jesus we have the hope of future resurrection for ourselves and for our loved ones who have died in Christ. Nothing, not even death will separate us from the love of Christ for we live each day in God’s love. (Please note that we will observe the regular Sunday Mass schedule, including the Saturday evening Mass, for All Souls Day. There are special All Souls envelopes at the entrance of the church.) C.W.S. “Christmas Breakfast” The Catholic Women’s Society is busy organizing rd St. David’s 3 Annual Christmas Breakfast and visit with St. Nicholas to be held on Sunday, th November 30 , to usher in the Advent Season. This year we will be featuring our newly renovated kitchen serving a hot, delicious breakfast (pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs and home fries) where you and your family will be able to take a free picture with St. Nick. New to this event is a Bazaar with 15 vendors offering a variety of goods for sale so that you can complete your Christmas shopping. Tickets will be available for sale this weekend after each Mass for $10 per person. Be sure to purchase tickets soon since there is a limited seating capacity. Baby Bottles for Life Representatives from Aid to Women will be at the church this weekend to speak about this pro-life initiative and hand out baby bottles and info. Please return the bottles (filled!) by the weekend th of November 29 & 30th. 100% of the donations support practical help to pregnant women in crisis. Be a part of our November Pro-Life Project!!! Bottle Drive The Knights of Columbus wish to thank everyone for all the bottles donated over the past two weekends in support of the Ontario Special Olympics. What a great response!!! First Friday th This Friday, Nov. 7 , there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, ending with Benediction. (Confessions will be heard after the morning Mass.) Masses at the Catholic Cemeteries th On Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2:00 pm, Holy Masses will be offered at all our Catholic Cemeteries. Come and join your fellow Catholics at these holy places consecrated by the Church as the resting place of our brothers and sisters who await the resurrection. Shepherd’s Trust ...supports the needs of our retired clergy who have served our family of faith, enriching our lives in our own homes, schools, churches, hospitals and other areas of ministry. The idea of the Trust began with a group of lay people who realized the needs of our retired priests and offered their help to establish the Trust as a reflection of the gratitude and appreciation of the parishioners they served. Through your support of the Shepherd’s Trust, our retired priests are given the dignity of adequate pensions, health care and other assistance in their golden years. There will be a special collection on the weekend of November 15 & 16 and special envelopes will be made available. Thank you. Portuguese Dinner - Holy Spirit Confraternity The traditional “Matança de Porco” will be held on th Saturday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 pm in our parish hall. The cost is $35 for adults and $15 for children (ages 6 to 12). Come join us for a full dinner with music and dancing. For tickets please call Joào at 416-452-4915, or Joào & Manuela: 905-417-1709. Healing Mass The St. David’s Prayer Group will be having a Eucharistic Celebration and Healing Service on st Monday, December 1 at 7:30 pm with Fr. Ernie presiding. Please join us for this evening of prayer and praise. Everyone is welcome!!! We Need Your Voice All our choirs welcome new members to join in the music ministry of our parish. Please consider adding your voice and making a joyful noise unto the Lord. Just speak to any of the choir leaders. We are also in need of a keyboardist for the 9 am Mass. Please call the office if you can help. Youth Group Every Friday at 7:30 pm, the youth of our parish (grades 7, 8, 9 & 10) come together for faith and fun. (There is also a youth retreat on the weekend of November 22-23). Come out and bring your friends!!! Please call the office for more info. St. Andre Bessette Dinner Dance Our neighbouring parish will hold its first annual Fundraiser Christmas Dinner and Dance on th Friday, Dec. 19 at the Premier Place Banquet Hall, beginning with cocktails at 6:30 pm and dinner at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $60 for adults and $25 for children (under 12 years old). Please call 905-553-1610 for tickets and/or information. Let’s help the new parish of Maple in their efforts to raise funds to build their church!!!!! BENVENUTI A ST. DAVID’S Commemorazione dei Fedeli Defunti L’Uomo non può rifiutarsi di sperare, per piccole che siano le sue speranze, e anche se la vita sembra non favorire il suo ottimismo. Ma il fondamento della speranza cristiana è solido: resisteremo alle angosce e alle incertezze della vita, perchè Dio ci ama ormai per sempre. Questa convinzione si basa sulla prova di amore che il Cristo ci ha dato morendo per noi. Dopo la croce, abbiamo la certezza che colui che si è seduto a tavola coi peccatori, ha veramente dato loro la possibilità di condurre una vita nuova, liberata, in comunione con lui. Commemorazione dei Fedeli Defunti Questa domenica, 2 novembre, tutte le Messe (inclusa quella del sabato sera) saranno offerte in suffragio di tutti i nostri fedeli defunti. Venite a pregare per le anime sante. (Troverete buste di offerte all’entrata della chiesa.) Società di Donne Cattoliche Domenica, 30 novembre, si terà la vendita annuale di articoli natalizi e “stelle di natale” nella sala parrocchiale. Ci sarà anche una bella collazione organizzata dalle donne della parrocchia. I biglietti sono già in vendita per $10.00, dopo le Messe domenicali all’entrata della chiesa. Potrete anche fare una foto con San Nicola. Non mancate!!! Baby Bottles for Life Questa domenica, 2 novembre, le bottigliette saranno distribuite dopo tutte le Messe per raccogliere spiccioli e dare il nostro appoggio ad “Aid to Women” per difendere il diritto alla vita. Questo sarà il progetto “pro-vita” per il mese di novembre. Primo Venerdì Questo venerdì, 7 novembre, ci sarà l’esposizione del Santissimo Sacramento in chiesa dalle 8:00 am alle 7:00 pm. (Ci saranno le confessioni dopo la Messa del mattino.) Shepherd’s Trust L’annuale colletta per il fondo di pensione per i sacerdoti si terà domenica, 16 novembre. Questi fondi assistono i nostri sacerdoti anziani e ammalati che hanno servito la Chiesa con fedeltà e amore a vivere con dignità e serenità i loro ultimi anni. Troverete buste di offerte speciale al fondo della cheisa. Grazie per la vostra generosità. Pellegrinaggio Fatima Andiamo a vedere le luce natalizie al Santuario della Madonna di Fatima a Youngstown, N.Y. domenica, 7 dicembre, con partenza alle 9:00 am dalla Scuola di Fr. John Kelly su Keele St. Chiamate Maria Borello al 905-832-1288 per riservare il vostro posto. ************************************************** Good Shepherd Casserole Program Please keep those casseroles coming!! The many hungry and homeless of the city need and appreciate your help. You can pick up more pans at the parish office during the week. Thanks!!! Saturday – Sabato Nov 1 5:30 p.m. Pro Populo Sunday– Domenica Nov 2 7:30 a.m. †Tutte Le Anime 9:00 a.m. †All Souls 10:30 p.m †Tutte Le Anime 12:00 p.m. †All Souls 5:30 p.m. †All Souls Monday – Lunedì Nov 3 7:30 a.m. †Alessandro Pannozzo 6:30 p.m. Mem.Mass: †Enedino Maciel (1 Yr) 7:30 p.m. Mem.Mass: †Salvatore Casullo (1 yr) Tuesday – Martedì Nov 4 7:30 a.m. †Francesco & Assunta Vitale †Vincenzo Rizzo 6:30 p.m. Mem.Mass: †Tony Bertucca 7:30 p.m. Mem.Mass: †Daniela Vommaro (1 Mo) Wednesday – Mercoledì Nov 5 7:30 a.m. †Defunti della Famiglia Pannozzo e Di Fonzo 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30 p.m. †All Souls 9:00 p.m. Mem.Mass: †Francesco Sciabbarrasi (1 Yr) Thursday - Giovedì Nov 6 7:30 a.m. †Pietro, Luigi, Antonino Gallo No Evening Mass First Friday – Primo Venerdì Nov 7 7:30 a.m. Per Le Lampade Viventi 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30 p.m. †All Souls 8:30 p.m. Mem.Mass: †Maria Carmela Middonti (1 Mo) Saturday – Sabato Nov 8 7:30 a.m. †All Souls 9:00 a.m. Mass for Maple Italian Pioneer Seniors 12:30 p.m. Wedding- Sara D’Arpino & Daniel Moretto 2:00 p.m. Mem.Mass: †Alfredo Romano (1 Mo) 5:30 p.m. †Duarte Da Costa ********************************************************** HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!!! BONNE SEMAINE!!!!! ********************************************************** Pre-Authorized Giving This new way of supporting the Church is now being offered in our parish and many of our parishioners may find this method practical and convenient. Please take a brochure home and see if this new way of giving is right for you.