TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PASTOR’S CORNER

Some of the most significant messages we deliver to one another often come in just three simple words. When spoken or conveyed,

they have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled, especially in marriages and

families:

I AM HERE: Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other

people, important things happen to them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotion-

ally and spiritually.

I MISS YOU: Perhaps more marr iages could be salvaged and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to

each other, "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.

I RESPECT YOU: Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a

true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm the importance of a relationship.

YOU ARE RIGHT: This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restor ing frayed emotions. The

flip side of this statement is the humility of admitting, "Maybe I am wrong."

PLEASE FORGIVE ME: Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their

mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures.

I THANK YOU: Gratitude is an exquisite form of cour tesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close

friends are those who do not take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many

expressions of kindness.

COUNT ON ME: Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true fr iendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people.

Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends.

LET ME HELP: The best of fr iends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a wound, they do what they can

to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.

I UNDERSTAND YOU: People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and

understands them. Letting others know in so many little ways that you understand them is one of the most powerful

tools for healing your relationships.

GO FOR IT: Some of your fr iends may be non-conformists, have unique projects and unusual hobbies. Support them

in pursuing their interests. Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness, because eve-

ryone has dreams that no one else has.

I suppose the three little words that you were expecting to see have to be reserved for those who are special: I LOVE YOU.

So, if you remember the power of these three little words, you will be grateful forever and ever…Amen.

Fr. Slawek

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION / CONFIRMATION 2020 Friendly reminder to Parents/Guardians … registration date is Sunday, October 27, after the Masses. NO registrations will be accepted after this date for Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2020. Questions or comments: please feel free to contact Debbie at debbie.laypastoralminister@gmail.com

2000 HAIL MARY’S Saturday, October 19, 2019

6 a.m.—3:00 p.m. In the Church

The Legion of Mary invites everyone to join, pray and offer their petitions to the Blessed Mother for her powerful intercession.

OCTOBER 13, 2019

RCIA SPONSORS ~Dear Holy Spirit Parish Community … We have been blessed with 5 (so far) inquirers to the RCIA program this year. Sponsoring is a beautiful way of answering your baptismal call in service to others by journeying with one of our inquirers. If you are open and willing to give of your time (after the 11:00 am Mass till about 1:30 pm ish) then please contact Debbie Scott. Peace of Christ.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Edge Nights (grades 6-8) Teen Nights (grades 9-12) Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 7 pm Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at 7 pm Starting October 18th Starting October 25th Email: youth.holyspiritparish@gmail.com Instagram: hs.youthministry Parish bulletin Insert for the Come & See Weekend – November 1 – 3, 2019

Come and See Weekend – Friday, November 1 (begins at 7:00 p.m.) to Sunday, Novem-ber 3 (ends at 1:30 p.m.), at St. Augustine’s Seminary: Inviting single Catholic men 17 years and older, to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. Time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest. Register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca. Registrants 17 years old require parental consent.

For more information, please contact (the Parish Priest) or the Office of Vocations at: 416 968 0997; email: vocations@archtoronto.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BUS TOUR TO RAMA

OCTOBER 22, 2019

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, October 15

9:00 a.m. (+) Andrew Chin req. by Philomena & John D’Souza.

Wednesday, October 16

9 a.m. Private Intentions.

Thursday, October 17

9 a.m. Intentions of Thanksgiving for Raquel Ochangco. Friday, October 18 9 a.m. (+) Quintina Tabasa Cabellero req. by Wennie Caballero Saturday, October 19

4:30 p.m. (+) Catherine Minnan-Wong req. by Carolyn & Jhon Craven. Sunday, October 20

9:00 a.m. All Parishioners. 11 a.m. (+) Francisco Sr. & Francisca Anchuelo req. by the Anchuelo family.

OCTOBER 6, 2019 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4, 458.00 Loose offering $ 239.00 Thank you for you continued generosity

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH OFFERING OCTOBER

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Holy Spirit Conference

Next Bundle Up Collection

October 19 – 20, 2019 The Society of Saint Vincent dePaul will be providing a truck at our church to pick up gently used clothing, footwear, linens and bedding. Please pack your donations neatly into boxes or plastic bags and bring them to the church on the above noted weekend. There is no storage room at the church, so please do not bring your donations into the church. We gratefully accept the following: All clean Clothing (any condition), All Footwear, Bed-ding, Drapery, Towels and Toys. Please DO NOT bring the following items: Books, video and audio cassettes, dishes and appliances of any kind, furniture and baby furniture. Thank You. DO NOT drop off items before October 19—20, 2019 Volunteers will man the truck before and during every Mass. This is a chance for us all to

clean out our closets and drawers. All contributions are gratefully accepted. All donations are

used to help those less fortunate in our community. Thank You for your generosity.

Thank you for your contributions to the Poor Box after Mass

ARE YOU MOVING? OR HAVE YOU ALREADY MOVED?

Please contact the parish office so your records can be updated. Thank you.

Attention Parishioners The Parish hall will not be available for access on Tuesday, October 15, Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17. The Church parking lot will have lim-ited parking on Wednesday, October 16.