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Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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our caring staff, convenient location with lots of parking.
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honoured to personally assist you. Glen L. Day
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MISSION STATEMENT
We, the St. Brigid's Roman Catholic community, are united in dynamic faith in Jesus Christ. Our parish
comes together through the risen Lord, the Eucharist, and community celebration. We live the Gospel in
our diversity and through inclusion, compassion, justice and commitment. By welcoming, giving and
sharing, we demonstrate our personal faith in God, both within and beyond our parish.
Paul O'Connor
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Danforth Drug Mart
1871 Danforth Ave. 416-691-2225
Funeral Home Ltd.
Family owned & operated
SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND PRAYERS
Weekly Masses
Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Seasonal)*
7:15 a.m. - Liturgy of the Hours
7:30 a.m. - Holy Mass
Tuesday and Thursday
12:00 Noon
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. - Holy Mass and Novena
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Thursday
10:00 a.m. - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
11:50 a.m. - Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - Holy Mass
9:30 a.m. - Confessions
4:15 p.m. - Confessions
Sunday Masses
Saturday
5:00 p.m. - Holy Mass (English)
Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Holy Mass (English)
9:30 a.m. - Holy Mass (Italian)
11:00 a.m. - Holy Mass (English)*
*Children’s Liturgy
*Seasonal: From November to April,
daily Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon
Public holidays - Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m.
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The Sacrament of Baptism
Couples interested in having their children baptised should contact
the office for an appointment with a priest.
The Sacrament of Matrimony
Couples interested in entering marriage should contact the office one
year in advance for an appointment with a priest.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays: after 9:00 a.m. Mass and upon request.
St. Vincent de Paul Society 416-825-3833
Out of the Cold Program Bill Slattery: 416-580-8450
ST. BRIGID'S SCHOOL
Principal:
David Hogan
Vice Principal: Michael Bethke
Telephone:
416-393-5235
ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL
Principal:
Sandra Mudryj
Vice Principals: Susan Laidlaw,
John McCabe
Telephone:
416-393-5546
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
PRAYER & LIFE WORSHOP
DAY OF PRAYER AND HEALING FOR WOMEN
“When Jesus saw Mary weeping and the Jews who
had come with her weeping, he became perturbed and
deeply troubled, and said, “Where have you laid him?”
Thank you to all those attending our Prayer & Life
Workshops every Thursday evening. PLEASE NOTE:
1. Classes will now be held in the Rectory Hall.
2. During Holy Week, the Thursday, April 2nd session
will be moved to Tuesday, March 31st. If you have any
questions, please contact Pablo at: [email protected].
“Go, pick up the pieces lest they be lost.” (Jn 6:12).
With these words, John Cardinal O’Connor directed the
Sisters of Life to a ministry of reconciliation and reverence
for women and men who suffer following the tragedy of
abortion. Please join the Sisters of Life for a Day of Prayer
and Healing on Saturday, May 30th, 2015. For more
information or to register, please call: 845-357-0258 or
email: [email protected].
When Lazarus died, Martha and Mary must have felt sure
they had lost the deepest desires of their heart, and lost
them irretrievably. But what the story of the raising of
Lazarus shows is that a person can feel sure about such
things and still be altogether mistaken. Mary and Martha
weren't entirely wrong. Each sister had this much insight into
herself: she was right in thinking that she wanted to have
her brother, and that she wanted to be loved by Jesus. But
the sisters were mistaken about what the fulfillment of their
desires would be. They thought they could have the desires
of their hearts only if Jesus came to them to heal their
brother before he died. Consequently, when Lazarus did die,
the sisters thought that they had lost what they wanted
most.
SHARELIFE ~ WORKING WONDERS FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
A parent told us, “We have always tried to expose our deaf
children to both communities. As their parents, we have
talked to them and tried to answer their questions when they
saw someone using sign language and they had basic sign
language books. Then one day our oldest son said he would
like to learn sign language. We discovered Silent Voice’s
Sign Language Summer Camp and enrolled him. We also
put our name in for the Family Communication Program
because
we
wanted
to
support
our
child.
These opportunities increased our awareness of the deaf
community and respect for different ways of communication.
We enjoyed the experiences”.
Last year more than 600 deaf children received support
through Silent Voice’s Sign Language Summer Camps.
The next ShareLife collection will take place on
Sunday April 12th. Please visit: www.sharelife.org
WORLD WATER DAY:
WATER & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sunday, March 22nd is World Water Day, as proclaimed by
the United Nations. Water is at the core of sustainable
development. Water is: health (clean hands saves lives);
water is industry (more water is used to make a car than fill
a swimming pool); water is energy (they are inseparable
friends); water is food (to make 2 steaks you need 15K litres
of water).
COMMUNITY CONFESSIONS IN PREPARATION
FOR EASTER ~ THURSDAY, MARCH 26th
Confessions for the Parish Community will be taking
place this coming Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 pm. All
parishioners are invited to the Parish to attend Confession in
preparation for Easter.
26TH ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY
PASSION PLAY & PROCESSION ~ APRIL 3rd
Please join us on Friday, April 3rd at 6:30 pm as we gather
together as a community to celebrate the 26th Annual
Good Friday Passion Play & Procession.
ST. BRIGID’S HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
PALM SUNDAY ~ DOMENICA DELLE PALME ~ MAR. 29
8:30 am - 9:30 am - 11:00 am - Regular Mass Schedule
Procession, with palms, at all Masses as well as the Saturday
evening Mass.
HOLY THURSDAY ~ GIOVERDI SANTO ~ APR. 2
7:00 pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
10:00 pm
Holy Hour and Adoration until midnight
GOOD FRIDAY ~ VENERDI SANTO ~ APR. 3
11:00 am
Stations of the Cross
1:00 pm
Liturgy of the Lord Passion (Italian)
Adorazione della Croce e Comunione
3:00 pm
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion (English)
Veneration of the Cross and Holy
Communion
6:30 pm
Passion Play and Procession
HOLY SATURDAY ~ SABATO SANTO ~ APR. 4
11:00 am
Solemn Rosary and Marian Meditation
8:30 pm
Solemn Celebration of the Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY ~ DOMENICA DI PASQUA ~ APR. 5
8:30 am - 9:30 am - 11:00 am - Regular Mass Schedule
EASTER MONDAY ~ PASQUETTA ~ APR. 6
9:00 am
Holy Mass
ST. BRIGID’S ANNUAL
SPRING BAZAAR CRAFT SHOW & SALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th & SUNDAY, APRIL 19th
Calling all artisans, crafters and bakers: showcase your
talents to the St. Brigid’s Community ~ near and far!
On Saturday, April 18th (11:00 am to 6:30 pm) and
Sunday, April 19th (9:30 am to 2:00 pm) we are hosting
our Second Annual Spring Bazaar Craft Show & Sale. If you
are interested in being a part of this show, please contact
the
Parish
office
at:
[email protected].
The cost to rent one table is $50. Additional details will be
provided by email. We look forward to seeing you there!
NOTICE: ROOF REPAIRS
28 di Marzo, dalle 9:30 alle 2:30 pm. Pranzo leggero sarà
offerto a basso prezzo ~ Due pezzi di pizza e una soda o
una bottiglia d'acqua per $5.00.
COLLETTA SETTIMANALE
La colletta regolare della settimana 15 Marzo 2015, e’ stata
di $3,841.00. Grazie per la vostra contribuzione per aiutare
con le spese della chiesa. Dio vi recompense. Per favore,
ricordate la nostra parrocchia nel vostro testamento. Avete
mai pensato che la vostra parrochia puo’ essere
“il terzo figlio della carità” nel vostro testamento?
On behalf of Father Carlos, we want to inform you that the
roof repairs will start on Monday, May 4th and the proposed
date of completion will be in early September.
ST. BRIGID’S PARISH WEEKLY COLLECTION
The regular collection for the week ending March 15th, 2015
was $3,841.00. Thank you for your ongoing generosity and
contribution. Please remember St. Brigid’s Parish in your
last will and testament. Don’t forget to ask us about PreAuthorized Giving (P.A.G.)!
V DOMENICA DI QUARESIMA
Chicco di grano che muore... Con una metafora Gesù
spiega il contenuto e il significato dell' «ora» che ormai
incombe sulla sua vita: come il chicco di grano egli deve
morire perché tutti abbiano la possibilità di entrare in
comunione di vita con il Padre. È la logica che permea
l'esistenza cristiana: incontrare Gesù implica seguirlo in una
scelta di vita che si fa dono per gli altri. C'è chi pensa che la
fede sia una garanzia, una specie di polizza di
assicurazione contro gli infortuni della vita, una dottrina che
insegna a «comportarsi bene» e a non far male a nessuno.
Gesù presenta un quadro radicalmente diverso e una legge
molto più esigente: essere cristiani implica seguire Gesù...
Che significano infatti quelle parole paradossali: «Chi ama la
sua vita la perde, e chi odia la sua vita in questo mondo la
conserverà per la vita eterna»? Chi si aggrappa al proprio
egoismo e alle illusioni umane (potere, successo,
sensualità), conoscerà un'esistenza sterile, chiusa. Chi
invece sa dimenticare se stesso e offrire con amore la
propria vita, se la ritroverà in pienezza.
CONFESSIONI PER LA COMUNITÀ
IN PREPARAZIONE PER PASQUA
GIOVEDI, IL 26 MARZO ~ 7:00 pm
Tutti i parrocchiani sono invitati a participare alle confessioni
per la comunità che avranno louogo nella chiesa il Giovedi,
il 26 Marzo alle ore 7:00 pm.
GIONATA DI SPIRITUALITÀ PER GLI ITALIANI
SABATO, IL 28 MARZO ~ 9:30 am alle 2:30 pm
Ne approfitteremo della visita di Padre Giacinto De Gianni,
uno dei Frati della comunita' di Padre Amedeo Nardone, Il
quale verra' dall'Italia per fare dei ritiri spirituali in diverse
chiese di Toronto. La giornata nostra sarà Sabato, il
Saturday, March 21st
9:00 a.m.
San Pio Di Pietralcina, req. by Gruppo Di Preghiera St. Brigida
+Antonio & Angelo Cornacchia, req. by Gilda Cornacchia
5:00 p.m.
+Kathleen Gibson, req. by the Family
Sunday, March 22nd
8:30 a.m.
+Mercedes & Rosalina Alvarez Milan, req. by the Family
9:30 a.m.
Per tutti i defunti della famiglia Mauro, req. by Franca Fiore
+Sarafina Mastrolembo, req. by her Goddaughter Giovanna
+Rosario e Concetta Gurrieri, req. by Caggianielo Family
+Giuseppe Lorefice, req. by the wife and Family
+Rocco Valentini, req. by Maria Valentini
+Giuseppe Tumminieri, req. by the Daughter
+Mario Mauro, req. by the Parish
11:00 a.m. +Giovanni & Maria Naccarato, req. by Joe Naccarato
Monday, March 23rd ~ St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
12:00 p.m. +Luther O’Kieffe, req. by the Social Committee,
S.W. Department
Tuesday, March 24th
12:00 p.m. +Maria & Giovanni Naccarato, req. by Joe Naccarato
Wednesday, March 25th ~ The Annunciation of the Lord
12:00 p.m.
+Giovanni & Maria Naccarato, req. by Joe Naccarato
7:00 p.m.
Novena Mass – Our Lady of Perpetual Help
+Father Henry Joseph McErlean, req. by Tina & Family
Thursday, March 26th
12:00 p.m.
+Giovannina Lobozzo, req. by Lucia Del Grande
+Domenico, Concetta & Carmine Iacoviello,
req. by Pasquale & Lucia Melino
+Paul Masse, req. by the Family
7:00 p.m.
Community Confessions
Friday, March 27th
12:00 p.m.
+Giuseppe & Maria Naccarato, req. by Joe Naccarato
Saturday, March 28th
9:00 a.m.
+Antonio Meffe, req. by the Social Work Dept. DPCDSB
5:00 p.m.
Special Birthday Blessing for Marta Calo, req. by the Family
For all the Souls in Purgatory, req. by the Calo Family
+Emilia Frassica, req. by the Family
+Christiana Jones, req. by the Family
+Carmine Iannitelli, req. by Joe Naccarato
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
PRAYER & LIFE WORSHOP
DAY OF PRAYER AND HEALING FOR WOMEN
“When Jesus saw Mary weeping and the Jews who
had come with her weeping, he became perturbed and
deeply troubled, and said, “Where have you laid him?”
Thank you to all those attending our Prayer & Life
Workshops every Thursday evening. PLEASE NOTE:
1. Classes will now be held in the Rectory Hall.
2. During Holy Week, the Thursday, April 2nd session
will be moved to Tuesday, March 31st. If you have any
questions, please contact Pablo at: [email protected].
“Go, pick up the pieces lest they be lost.” (Jn 6:12).
With these words, John Cardinal O’Connor directed the
Sisters of Life to a ministry of reconciliation and reverence
for women and men who suffer following the tragedy of
abortion. Please join the Sisters of Life for a Day of Prayer
and Healing on Saturday, May 30th, 2015. For more
information or to register, please call: 845-357-0258 or
email: [email protected].
When Lazarus died, Martha and Mary must have felt sure
they had lost the deepest desires of their heart, and lost
them irretrievably. But what the story of the raising of
Lazarus shows is that a person can feel sure about such
things and still be altogether mistaken. Mary and Martha
weren't entirely wrong. Each sister had this much insight into
herself: she was right in thinking that she wanted to have
her brother, and that she wanted to be loved by Jesus. But
the sisters were mistaken about what the fulfillment of their
desires would be. They thought they could have the desires
of their hearts only if Jesus came to them to heal their
brother before he died. Consequently, when Lazarus did die,
the sisters thought that they had lost what they wanted
most.
SHARELIFE ~ WORKING WONDERS FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
A parent told us, “We have always tried to expose our deaf
children to both communities. As their parents, we have
talked to them and tried to answer their questions when they
saw someone using sign language and they had basic sign
language books. Then one day our oldest son said he would
like to learn sign language. We discovered Silent Voice’s
Sign Language Summer Camp and enrolled him. We also
put our name in for the Family Communication Program
because
we
wanted
to
support
our
child.
These opportunities increased our awareness of the deaf
community and respect for different ways of communication.
We enjoyed the experiences”.
Last year more than 600 deaf children received support
through Silent Voice’s Sign Language Summer Camps.
The next ShareLife collection will take place on
Sunday April 12th. Please visit: www.sharelife.org
WORLD WATER DAY:
WATER & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sunday, March 22nd is World Water Day, as proclaimed by
the United Nations. Water is at the core of sustainable
development. Water is: health (clean hands saves lives);
water is industry (more water is used to make a car than fill
a swimming pool); water is energy (they are inseparable
friends); water is food (to make 2 steaks you need 15K litres
of water).
COMMUNITY CONFESSIONS IN PREPARATION
FOR EASTER ~ THURSDAY, MARCH 26th
Confessions for the Parish Community will be taking
place this coming Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 pm. All
parishioners are invited to the Parish to attend Confession in
preparation for Easter.
26TH ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY
PASSION PLAY & PROCESSION ~ APRIL 3rd
Please join us on Friday, April 3rd at 6:30 pm as we gather
together as a community to celebrate the 26th Annual
Good Friday Passion Play & Procession.
ST. BRIGID’S HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
PALM SUNDAY ~ DOMENICA DELLE PALME ~ MAR. 29
8:30 am - 9:30 am - 11:00 am - Regular Mass Schedule
Procession, with palms, at all Masses as well as the Saturday
evening Mass.
HOLY THURSDAY ~ GIOVERDI SANTO ~ APR. 2
7:00 pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
10:00 pm
Holy Hour and Adoration until midnight
GOOD FRIDAY ~ VENERDI SANTO ~ APR. 3
11:00 am
Stations of the Cross
1:00 pm
Liturgy of the Lord Passion (Italian)
Adorazione della Croce e Comunione
3:00 pm
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion (English)
Veneration of the Cross and Holy
Communion
6:30 pm
Passion Play and Procession
HOLY SATURDAY ~ SABATO SANTO ~ APR. 4
11:00 am
Solemn Rosary and Marian Meditation
8:30 pm
Solemn Celebration of the Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY ~ DOMENICA DI PASQUA ~ APR. 5
8:30 am - 9:30 am - 11:00 am - Regular Mass Schedule
EASTER MONDAY ~ PASQUETTA ~ APR. 6
9:00 am
Holy Mass
ST. BRIGID’S ANNUAL
SPRING BAZAAR CRAFT SHOW & SALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th & SUNDAY, APRIL 19th
Calling all artisans, crafters and bakers: showcase your
talents to the St. Brigid’s Community ~ near and far!
On Saturday, April 18th (11:00 am to 6:30 pm) and
Sunday, April 19th (9:30 am to 2:00 pm) we are hosting
our Second Annual Spring Bazaar Craft Show & Sale. If you
are interested in being a part of this show, please contact
the
Parish
office
at:
[email protected].
The cost to rent one table is $50. Additional details will be
provided by email. We look forward to seeing you there!
NOTICE: ROOF REPAIRS
28 di Marzo, dalle 9:30 alle 2:30 pm. Pranzo leggero sarà
offerto a basso prezzo ~ Due pezzi di pizza e una soda o
una bottiglia d'acqua per $5.00.
COLLETTA SETTIMANALE
La colletta regolare della settimana 15 Marzo 2015, e’ stata
di $3,841.00. Grazie per la vostra contribuzione per aiutare
con le spese della chiesa. Dio vi recompense. Per favore,
ricordate la nostra parrocchia nel vostro testamento. Avete
mai pensato che la vostra parrochia puo’ essere
“il terzo figlio della carità” nel vostro testamento?
On behalf of Father Carlos, we want to inform you that the
roof repairs will start on Monday, May 4th and the proposed
date of completion will be in early September.
ST. BRIGID’S PARISH WEEKLY COLLECTION
The regular collection for the week ending March 15th, 2015
was $3,841.00. Thank you for your ongoing generosity and
contribution. Please remember St. Brigid’s Parish in your
last will and testament. Don’t forget to ask us about PreAuthorized Giving (P.A.G.)!
V DOMENICA DI QUARESIMA
Chicco di grano che muore... Con una metafora Gesù
spiega il contenuto e il significato dell' «ora» che ormai
incombe sulla sua vita: come il chicco di grano egli deve
morire perché tutti abbiano la possibilità di entrare in
comunione di vita con il Padre. È la logica che permea
l'esistenza cristiana: incontrare Gesù implica seguirlo in una
scelta di vita che si fa dono per gli altri. C'è chi pensa che la
fede sia una garanzia, una specie di polizza di
assicurazione contro gli infortuni della vita, una dottrina che
insegna a «comportarsi bene» e a non far male a nessuno.
Gesù presenta un quadro radicalmente diverso e una legge
molto più esigente: essere cristiani implica seguire Gesù...
Che significano infatti quelle parole paradossali: «Chi ama la
sua vita la perde, e chi odia la sua vita in questo mondo la
conserverà per la vita eterna»? Chi si aggrappa al proprio
egoismo e alle illusioni umane (potere, successo,
sensualità), conoscerà un'esistenza sterile, chiusa. Chi
invece sa dimenticare se stesso e offrire con amore la
propria vita, se la ritroverà in pienezza.
CONFESSIONI PER LA COMUNITÀ
IN PREPARAZIONE PER PASQUA
GIOVEDI, IL 26 MARZO ~ 7:00 pm
Tutti i parrocchiani sono invitati a participare alle confessioni
per la comunità che avranno louogo nella chiesa il Giovedi,
il 26 Marzo alle ore 7:00 pm.
GIONATA DI SPIRITUALITÀ PER GLI ITALIANI
SABATO, IL 28 MARZO ~ 9:30 am alle 2:30 pm
Ne approfitteremo della visita di Padre Giacinto De Gianni,
uno dei Frati della comunita' di Padre Amedeo Nardone, Il
quale verra' dall'Italia per fare dei ritiri spirituali in diverse
chiese di Toronto. La giornata nostra sarà Sabato, il
Saturday, March 21st
9:00 a.m.
San Pio Di Pietralcina, req. by Gruppo Di Preghiera St. Brigida
+Antonio & Angelo Cornacchia, req. by Gilda Cornacchia
5:00 p.m.
+Kathleen Gibson, req. by the Family
Sunday, March 22nd
8:30 a.m.
+Mercedes & Rosalina Alvarez Milan, req. by the Family
9:30 a.m.
Per tutti i defunti della famiglia Mauro, req. by Franca Fiore
+Sarafina Mastrolembo, req. by her Goddaughter Giovanna
+Rosario e Concetta Gurrieri, req. by Caggianielo Family
+Giuseppe Lorefice, req. by the wife and Family
+Rocco Valentini, req. by Maria Valentini
+Giuseppe Tumminieri, req. by the Daughter
+Mario Mauro, req. by the Parish
11:00 a.m. +Giovanni & Maria Naccarato, req. by Joe Naccarato
Monday, March 23rd ~ St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
12:00 p.m. +Luther O’Kieffe, req. by the Social Committee,
S.W. Department
Tuesday, March 24th
12:00 p.m. +Maria & Giovanni Naccarato, req. by Joe Naccarato
Wednesday, March 25th ~ The Annunciation of the Lord
12:00 p.m.
+Giovanni & Maria Naccarato, req. by Joe Naccarato
7:00 p.m.
Novena Mass – Our Lady of Perpetual Help
+Father Henry Joseph McErlean, req. by Tina & Family
Thursday, March 26th
12:00 p.m.
+Giovannina Lobozzo, req. by Lucia Del Grande
+Domenico, Concetta & Carmine Iacoviello,
req. by Pasquale & Lucia Melino
+Paul Masse, req. by the Family
7:00 p.m.
Community Confessions
Friday, March 27th
12:00 p.m.
+Giuseppe & Maria Naccarato, req. by Joe Naccarato
Saturday, March 28th
9:00 a.m.
+Antonio Meffe, req. by the Social Work Dept. DPCDSB
5:00 p.m.
Special Birthday Blessing for Marta Calo, req. by the Family
For all the Souls in Purgatory, req. by the Calo Family
+Emilia Frassica, req. by the Family
+Christiana Jones, req. by the Family
+Carmine Iannitelli, req. by Joe Naccarato
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