OLS Newsletter - February 2011

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Dear Parishioners, As we begin the new calendar year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish al

of you a great new beginning.

My thanks to the Finance Council for their service throughout the year in this veimportant area of parish life. This year, with their expertise, we include the two charts” which give a visual depiction of our finances.

The obvious reflection is that our parish is one of generosity. This generosity, however, is borne by a small percentage of our overall parishcommunity. Of 3,000 registered families, many have yet to participate in reg

attendance at the Sunday Eucharist. I do believe that as more of our familiesus for Sunday Mass, the more inclined they will become to thank God for blessingreceived by offering what they can for both our parish needs and the deservicharities we support as a community. This is a worthy intention of our prayers.Each year the number of donors gradually increases and we continuouslyencourage “First Time Givers”. For those of you who would like to receive weoffertory envelopes, please call the office.We also encourage our regular parishioners to periodically reassess their abilityincrease their contributions to our community as circumstances permit.

The core invitation is, however, simply to join us at Sunday Mass.

We enclose information on pre-authorized giving which may be of some conveience, especially for those who are away from the parish for periods of time.Generosity to our parish and to assorted charities is simply a way of life for serioChristians. I urge you to take note of the Lenten and Easter Schedule. We invite you tocelebrate with your community as we gather at the Eucharistic table to celebrate tSpirit living and acting among us. We thank you and may God bless you

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Inside this issue:

Message from our Pastor …..………....….1OLSA giving Community..……...….…...2Pre Authorized Giving ………..……….…..3Share Life Committee update…………….3 Pastor’s Advisory Committee update…....3 Lent and Easter 2011 Schedule….………4



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Our Lady of Sorrows Parish - a Giving Community

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Stewardship:

A biblically-based concept which im-

plores Christians to use what they have- money, time ,talent and service-in such a way that it honours God as the Crea- tor of all things visible and invisible and contributes in a conscious way to the building of God’s kingdom on earth. In imitation of the wise steward of the Gos- pel (Lk 12:42;16:2), Christians ought toexercise a responsible administration over resources, personal and corporate,because these resources are ultimately not theirs but the Lord’s. The practice of stewardship, then, means that Chris- tians forsake a self-aggrandizement and prefer instead a glorification of the One

Who is over all, and an ardent attention to the common good. Our Sundays Visitor’s CatholicEncyclopediaPage 904



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Pre Authorized Giving

Share Life Committee Update

Pastor’s Advisory Committee Update

Our Priorities: The Spiritual Well Being of all Parishioners, Communication, a Sense ofCommunity and the Restoration of the Parish Premises.

We reported in our last newsletter that we had begun work on understanding what needs our parispremises require. We have reviewed the Building Condition Report and have now created a smworking group that we have named the Building Committee. By creating a smaller working group this willallow the Pastor’s Advisory Committee the opportunity to focus on other priorities we have identified

The task of the Building Committee will be to identify and work on the repair andrenovation priorities. They will be reporting to both the Finance Council and Pastor’s Advisory Commee for review and approval. The Building Committee will also be working with various professional

who are authorized and approved by the Archdiocese of Toronto to develop a list of priorities and aimetable. Our church is now 70 years old and is in need of many repairs, many of them serious inure. We are committed to creating a legacy for all Parishioners in the future. Our goal is to review withe entire parish by this fall a list of repairs and/or renovations along with the timetables for

posed work. As updates become available we will keep the parish informed.

You can work wonders!You can work wonders!You can work wonders!You can work wonders!

The 2011 Share Life campaign will be underway very soon , with Share Life Sunday set for April 3rdWe cannot begin this year’s campaign without thanking everyone for our 2010 campaign, the mostsuccessful campaign ever at Our Lady of Sorrows . We were also excited to see the number of donorsncrease from 16% of our parishioners to 20% and continue to encourage first time donors to contributeto this most worthwhile Catholic charity. Of the total amount raised last year $ 45,000 was earmarked forthe earthquake in Haiti and the floods in Pakistan. A huge thanks to our parishioners and volunteerwho made 2010 such a great success! This year the committee will again undertake fundraisingendeavors in an effort to raise our sense of community. We have begun planning for the PancakeDinner on March 8th, our Spring Fashion Show , as well as planning for a Gala Event.Stay tuned for more information in our weekly bulletins.

The work of our Parish and Share Life is made possible through the giving hearts of our Parishioners.

In response to changing lifestyles and demands on time and energy, the Archdiocese of Toronto seeks,through Pre-Authorized Giving, to assist you in your giving.Pre-Authorized Giving may be a good choice for you. It creates a win/win situation for you and ourparish. It’s also a very simple procedure. When you participate in Pre-Authorized Giving, your offering

will be withdrawn from your bank account on or about the 20th of the month. This amount will then bedeposited into the parish account.If you are interested in learning more, you may visit our website at www.sorrows.ca or simply call thparish office for more information.



ASH WEDNESDAY 09 MARCHMass and Distribution of Ashes9:00 am, 1:00 pm (with the Parish School) and 7:30 pm

THE WAY OF THE CROSS FRIDAYS OF LENT at 7:30 pm

(including Good Friday)Join us this Lenten Season as we pray and celebrate the Way of the Cross. SHARE LIFE COLLECTION 03 APRIL HOLY WEEK PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION 17 APRIL

Effective today the 8:15 am mass time will change permanently to 8:00 am.

Regular Sunday Schedule – Palms available at all Masses

Expanded Seating in the Hall Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday of Holy Week

Mass each day at 9:00 am THE EASTER TRIDUUM

There is no 9:00 am Mass on Thursday-Friday-Saturday of Holy Week. HOLY THURSDAY 21 April 7:30 pmThe Mass of the Lord's SupperThe Church will remain open for Adoration until 10:00 pm

GOOD FRIDAY 22 April 12:00 noon & 3:00 pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion

HOLY SATURDAY 23 April 9:00 pm

The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter There is no 5:15 pm Saturday Evening Mass

EASTER SUNDAY 24 April

Masses at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am, 12:30 pm Expanded Seating in the Parish Hall

SACRAMENTS 2011During the Sundays of the Easter Season, the children who have been preparing this year willreceive First Communion at the Sunday Eucharist . The young adults of the parish will receiveSacrament of Confirmation on May 31 and June 2.

Lent & Easter 2011 at Our Lady of Sorrows

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish3055 Bloor Street West

Toronto, OntarioM8X 1C6

Phone: (416) 231-6016

Fax: (416) 231-1924E-mail: [email protected]

Please join us in prayer for all of our candidates and catechumens who have been and will be received into the church this season from Baptism through to Christian Initiation of Adults. Thank you for taking the time to read our Newsletter.

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