BAPTISM OF THE LORD

PASTOR’S CORNER

As we come to the conclusion of the Christmas season, I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt

gratitude, particularly to those of you who assisted me during the Christmas and New Year’s liturgical celebrations: the

altar servers, extraordinary Communion ministers, lectors, ushers, musicians, collection counters. I also want to men-

tion the ladies who take care of our sanctuary decorations and sacristy throughout the whole year, and our wonderful

gardener Zena Vaz and her helpers. Thank you so much for your gifts of talent and time. I think we all enjoy the beau-

ty of our garden in the summer months.

I also want to thank many of you for your cards and gestures of kindness and generosity I have received during

the Advent season and Christmastide. They brought so much joy to my heart.

The beginning of the New Year is a good time for me to thank all of you for your weekly support in 2019.

Thanks to God’s blessings and your gifts of treasure, our parish can fulfill its pastoral and spiritual mission to proclaim

the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ in our community. Let us continue this mission with joy and zeal in 2020

during our Holy Sacrifices of the Mass and beyond.

Fr. Slawek

YOUR HEALTH : As cold and flu season approaches, to ensure the health of the entire community, parishioners are encouraged to stay home from Mass and parish functions if they are experiencing symptoms of the flu virus, colds, etc. Re-spect and concern for the common good takes precedence. Thank you for your cooperation! To minimize risks please use the hand sanitizers that are located at each entrance!

ARE YOU MOVING? OR HAVE YOU ALREADY CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS? Please notify the parish office.

FIRST RECONCILIATION / FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ~ 2020 We Prepare for Reconciliation sessions began this Sunday with the celebration of the Mass and Enrolment in this year's program. This was and is followed by our first gathering … God Gives You Life downstairs in the parish hall and sacra-mental prep room. Parents/Guardians please be vigilant in reading the weekly Sunday bulletins for updates and/or sched-uling changes. Signing your child (ren) in and out (before and after) at the beginning and end, of each session is a must for safety and attendance. Additional schedules will be made available for pick up if needed. Looking forward to journeying with you and your family in this process, The Facilitating Team. God Bless! CONFIRMATION ~ 2020 Preparations sessions for the reception of Confirmation 2020 began this Saturday at 3:00 pm in the parish hall / sacramen-tal prep room with our first gathering, Getting Started … followed by the 4:30 pm Mass and Enrolment where our Con-firmandi pledged their commitment to the preparation process, signed the scroll and received a cross. Parents/Guardians please keep a watchful eye on the schedule and continue to be updated through the weekly parish bulletin and the youth. Parishioners please pray for our young parishioners. God is good... All the Time!!! RCIA ~ Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults We continue with our gatherings on Sundays after the 11:00 am Mass beginning this week, January 12. A big shout out and Thank You goes to our Knights of Columbus for gifting each of our Catechumens with a Rosary. God Bless!

SENIOR’S GROUP: The seniors group every Wednesday, after the 9 a.m. devotion of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Come out and socialize, make new friends in your parish community. Coffee, tea and snack are provided.

JANUARY 12, 2020

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BUS TOUR TO RAMA

January 14, 2020

Depart Holy Spirit Church 8:15 a.m. Arrive at Rama 10:30 a.m. Depart Rama 3:30 p.m. Arrive Holy Spirit Church 5:30 p.m.

Please book Early

For more information and cost please contact:

Joe Armeni 416-498.7358

MASS INTENTIONS

Tuesday, January 14

9:00 a.m. (+) Rosa & Pio Ferrari req. by Ceserina Ferrari.

Wednesday, January 15

9 a.m. (+) Lois Larocque req. by the Senior’s Group.

Thursday, January 16

9 a.m. (+) All souls in purgatory req. by Ken Jimmo. Friday, January 17 9 a.m. Private Intentions.

Saturday, January 18

4:30 p.m. (+) Nancy & Michael Lewis req. by Vinod Lewis & family.

Sunday, January 19

9:00 a.m. Feast of the Infant Jesus. 11 a.m. (+) Catherine Minnon-Wong req. by Carolyn & John Craven.

DECEMBER 1, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 3,514.00 Loose offering $ 250.00 DECEMBER 8, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4, 862.00 Loose offering $ 262.00 Building Fund Offering $ 3,835.00 Building Fund Loose $ 170.00 DECEMBER 15, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4, 512.00 Loose offering $ 255.00 Flowers Offering $ 1, 510.00

DECEMBER 22, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 5, 448.00 Loose offering $ 292.00 Flowers Offering $ 220.00

DECEMBER 24/25, 2019 Christmas Offering $ 10, 788.00

DECEMBER 29, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 5, 206.00 Loose offering $ 450.00 Building Fund Offering $ 2, 595.00 Thank you for you continued generosity

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH OFFERING DECEMBER

Saint Vincent DePaul

Holy Spirit Conference Turning concern into action

“We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us the spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God.” St. Vincent de Paul By remembering our neighbours who ask for help through the Society of St. Vin-cent de Paul, we are all touched by God’s love and build up His Kingdom on earth.

Thank you for your contributions to the Poor Box.

YOUTH MINISTRY UPDATE - Join us to discover who God is, to deepen your

faith, to build long lasting friendships and have fun. Edge night will resume on Friday, Jan 31st and Teen night on Friday, February 7th. SAVE THE DATE! We will have a Valentine's Day Dance on Friday, February 14th. Stay tuned for more details! See you soon! Email: youth.holyspiritparish@gmail.com Instagram: hs.youthministry

Edith Stein A One Woman Play Adapted by Mary Kischuck

Come and see a show about a fascinating 20th century Woman Saint! (Free Admission)

The play will be followed by a discussion ☆

Friday Feb. 28th at 7pm in the Parish Hall

Pre-Authorized Giving Plan Pre-Authorized Giving is a very simple procedure. When you participate in Pre-Authorized Giving, your offering will be withdrawn from your account on or about the 20th of the month. This amount will then be deposited to the Parish’s account. This amount will be receipted at the end of the year for tax purposes. Application forms are on the table at the back of the church.