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Deuteronomy 26.4Deuteronomy 26.4Deuteronomy 26.4Deuteronomy 26.4----10101010 This is how believers in Christ profess their faith.

Romans 10.8Romans 10.8Romans 10.8Romans 10.8----13131313 Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness: there he was tempted.

Luke Luke Luke Luke 4.14.14.14.1----13131313

Mass Intentions

Saturday ���� February 13

5:00 pm Mass: Lyn Egsgard

Sunday ���� February 14 / 1-Lent 8:00 am Sacred Heart Mass: Bill & Bob Burke 9:00 am Mass: Kay Townes 11:00 am Mass: Bonaventura Tassone 1:00 pm G.A. Infant Baptism

Monday ���� February 15 Family Day ● Parish Office Closed

9:00 am Mass: Mabel Kiley’s Intention

Tuesday ���� February 16 12:10 pm Mass: Bob Moloney’s Intention

Wednesday ���� February 17 The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order

7:00 pm Mass: Jackie & Harold Derochie

Thursday ���� February 18 12:10 pm Mass: Mae Godin

Friday ���� February 19 12:10 pm Mass: Andy Fedak 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross, led by the Prayer Group Followed by discussion Rediscover Jesus in the hall

Saturday ���� February 20 9:00 am Mass: Mike Mallon 5:00 pm Mass: Lyn Egsgard

Sunday ���� February 21 / 2-Lent 8:00 am Sacred Heart Mass: Kelly Jolliffe 9:00 am Mass: Burke & O’Brien Family 11:00 am Mass: People of the Church Rite of Inscription for Confirmation

Please pray for those in our community who are

sick and for those who have gone to

be with the Lord: Maridel

Cawagas

and for victims of recent world tragedies.

MESSAGE

OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS

FOR LENT 2016

2. God’s covenant with humanity: a history of mercy

The mystery of divine mercy is revealed in the history of the covenant between God

and his people Israel. God shows himself ever rich in mercy, ever ready to treat his

people with deep tenderness and compassion, especially at those tragic moments

when infidelity ruptures the bond of the covenant, which then needs to be ratified

more firmly in justice and truth. Here is a true love story, in which God plays the

role of the betrayed father and husband, while Israel plays the unfaithful child and

bride. These domestic images-as in the case of Hosea (cf. Hos 1-2)-show to what

extent God wishes to bind himself to his people. This love story culminates in the

incarnation of God’s Son. In Christ, the Father pours forth his boundless mercy even

to making him “mercy incarnate” (Misericordiae Vultus, 8). As a man, Jesus of

Nazareth is a true son of Israel; he embodies that perfect hearing required of every

Jew by the Shema, which today too is the heart of God’s covenant with Israel:

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your

God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might” (Dt 6:4-5).

As the Son of God, he is the Bridegroom who does everything to win over the love

of his bride, to whom he is bound by an unconditional love which becomes visible in

the eternal wedding feast.

Everyone Welcome!

Lunchtime Lenten Series-

30 min worship followed by soup & buns

Wednesdays at 12:15 pm

St. Paul’s Church

62 Peter St. North, 705-326-7351

Feb 17 Rev. Linda Patton-Cowie (Presbyterian) Feb 24 Rev. Carol Hardie (Anglican) Mar 2 Deacon Alf Stong (Roman Catholic) Mar 9 Rev. Jane Porter (Christian Reformed) Mar 16 Rev. Karen Horst (Presbyterian) Mar 23 Rev. Dr. Ted Reeve (United)

Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be held at St. Columbkille Parish each Friday during Lent beginning at 6:30 pm. This time change will allow travel time for those interested in attending the Lenten series on Rediscovering Jesus.

Guardian Angels Church Friday, 19 February at 6:30 pm St. Columbkille Church Friday, 12 February at 6:30 pm St. Francis of Assisi Church Monday, 22 February at 9:30 am

Lenten Discussion Join with others to discuss the book Rediscover Jesus (available soon in the Guardian Angels Religious Articles Store). Starting Friday, February 12 after the 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross at Guardian Angels Church in the parish hall. Listen to what others gained from reading this inspiring book. Refreshments provided. The same opportunity will be offered Thursday mornings from 10:30 am – 11:30 am starting February 18 in the Guardian Angels parish hall. Please contact Eileen Brown for more information at 705-326-9403.

Lenten Retreat A wonderful retreat is coming to our Churches on Saturday, February 20. Hosted by Sacred Heart Church, Warminster, the retreat, “Lent, The Road to New Life”, will be led by Jim Dunn of the Archdiocese Office of Formation. Plan to attend from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, lunch provided. Reconciliation will be available during the day. Space is limited so register after Masses; there is no fee just a free-will offering. Invite a friend. For more information call Eileen Brown at 705-326-9403 or Marg Mulvihill at 705-325-1715 for more details.

Traditional Lenten Disciplines Fasting & Abstinence: Catholics aged 14 and older abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. In addition, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics from age 18-59 fast, limiting themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals each day. Prayer: Catholics are encouraged to pray more during Lent, especially with Scripture. Lent is also an ideal time to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. Almsgiving: Moved by the sacrifice of Christ, many Christians combine almsgiving with fasting, giving to the poor the money they saved by eating, drinking or buying less as they rely more upon God’s abundant grace.

Congratulations! Congratulations to the winners at the Mary Matthews Public Speaking Contest which was held February 1, 2016. First Place Winner was Dame School,from St. Bernard School.

Thank you! To all parents and families who supported our students in the CWL Public Speaking Contest on Monday, February 1st and to all the Ladies who brought baking and assisted in the kitchen and helped support the students, a Great Big Thank You!

KOC The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree will hold their next meeting on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 pm. week because of the Outreach Dinner on Tuesday. Parish Brunch-sponsored by the KOCAll parishioners are invited to a Parish parish hall after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on Sunday, February 28. Come out and enjoy a breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausages, peameal bacon, hash browncoffee, tea and juice. Adults $5.00; children aged 6children 5 and under free.

Office of Vocationsat St. Augustine’s Seminary

from Friday Feb. 26 (7pm) to Sunday Feb. 28 (1.30 pm). Provides a time to pray, to learn what seminary formation is about and time to interact and socialize with the Seminarians & Priests of the Seminary. The weekend offers opportunities for Communal Prayer, Mass, Adoration & Confession.

For more information call 416-968

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the winners at the Mary Matthews Public Speaking Contest which was held in Guardian Angels Church Hall on Monday, February 1, 2016. First Place Winner was Jaden Blasdell, Grade 7 student from Notre Dame School, and Runner-up was Ryan Moloy, Grade 8 student from St. Bernard School.

To all parents and families who supported our students in the CWL Public Speaking Contest on and to all the Ladies who brought baking and assisted in the kitchen and helped a Great Big Thank You!

Fourth Degree will hold their next meeting on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 pm. Please note change in day of week because of the Outreach Dinner on Tuesday.

sponsored by the KOC All parishioners are invited to a Parish Brunch to be held in the

after the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses on Sunday, February 28. Come out and enjoy a breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausages, peameal bacon, hash brown, potato, bun, desserts,

5.00; children aged 6-12 $3.00; and

Office of Vocations is hosting a COME & SEE WEEKENDat St. Augustine’s Seminary

Friday Feb. 26 (7pm) to Sunday Feb. 28 (1.30 pm). Provides a time to pray, to learn what seminary formation is

and time to interact and socialize with the Seminarians Priests of the Seminary. The weekend offers opportunities for

Communal Prayer, Mass, Adoration & Confession.

968-0997 or email vocations@archtoronto.org

Congratulations to the winners at the Mary Matthews Public Speaking Guardian Angels Church Hall on Monday,

Jaden Blasdell, Grade 7 student from Notre Ryan Moloy, Grade 8 student

To all parents and families who supported our students in the CWL Public Speaking Contest on and to all the Ladies who brought baking and assisted in the kitchen and helped

& SEE WEEKEND

Friday Feb. 26 (7pm) to Sunday Feb. 28 (1.30 pm). Provides a time to pray, to learn what seminary formation is

and time to interact and socialize with the Seminarians Priests of the Seminary. The weekend offers opportunities for

Communal Prayer, Mass, Adoration & Confession.

vocations@archtoronto.org.

Count on Me Ministry The Count On Me ministry is in need of additional members. This is a compassionate group of parishioners who come together to cater to funeral receptions. This group of volunteers makes a loaf of sandwiches or a dessert square (either bought or homemade) for funeral luncheions approximately three or four times a year. This is done on a rotational basis with approximately 48 hours notice. Also, if you are interested, teams of individuals work at the reception by preparing and serving coffee and tea, serving the lunch and cleaning up afterwards. Again this is done on a rotational basis with each team working approximately four or five times a year. Whether you are working, retired, a teen, a senior, a man or a woman, you are all welcome to join this group of individuals in this most necessary ministry. If you are interested and able to provide this service to your parish, please contact Janet or Dave Madigan at 705-327-0380.

Parish Stewardship Guardian Angels Parish February 6/7 2016 February 7/8 2015 Total Donation: $4, 561 $3, 715 Sacred Heart Mission February 6/7 2016 February 7/8 2015 Total Donation: $ 399 $ 131 Thank You everyone for your most generous donation in support of our Parishes.

Tax Receipts 2015 Tax Receipts are ready for pick-up following today’s Mass. If you are new to our parish and would like to receive envelopes or join pre-authorized giving for income tax purposes please register with us in the parish office.

Upcoming Events

Feb 16 Notre Dame School Lenten Reconciliation 9:30 am and 1:30 pm Feb 18 Champlain Manor Mass: Kathleen Page 10:30 am Parish Council Meeting – 4:00 pm Feb 21 Confirmation Preparation, parish hall 11:00 – 2:00 pm Mar 3 Property & Finance Meeting – 2:00 pm