Feb 23 to Mar 4 2016

3RD.
SUNDAY OF LENT/3º DOMINGO DA QUARESMA
2ND. SUNDAY OF LENT /2º DOMINGO DA QUARESMA
MASSES FOR THE WEEK / MISSAS DA SEMANA
February 23 – 26 de Fevereiro, 2016
Terça-feira, 1 de Março – 7:00 pm
Altino Resendes – Esposa
Agostinho e Marquinha de Melo – L. Medeiros
Maria Pimentel – Natália Lopes e Família
David Soares – Esposa
Terça-feira, 23 de Fevereiro – 7:00 pm
Altino Resendes – Esposa
Afonso Amaral, avós e Padrinho – Pais
Familiares falecidos de João e Irene Morais
Pais de David Soares
Wednesday, March 2 – 7:00 pm
Domingos Costa – Family
Diamantina Medeiros e Jacinto Moniz – J. Umbelina
Manuel Resendes – Natália Medeiros
Delfina Fernandes – Natália Medeiros
Wednesday, February 24 – 7:00 pm
Maria Costa & Parents – Celestino Costa
António Junipero & Family – O. Borges
Manuel e Maria de Deus de Melo – Family
Maria Camara – Gil & Connie Brandao
Quinta-feira, 3 de Março – 7:00 pm
João Albernaz Júnior – M. Rebelo
Manuel Cadete e Pais – Esposa
Álvaro Almeida – Esposa
José e Maria da Silva – Donna Jarvis
Quinta-feira, 25 de Fevereiro – 7:00 pm
Evangelino Marques Ventura – Manuel Ventura
Dorvalina de Medeiros – Salomé Almeida
Décio Frada e Pe. Marcelino – M. Frada
Irmãos de Maria R. da Silva
First Friday, March 4 – 9:30 am
António Marques – Pasqua Di Cicco
Dolores Silva – CWL
Purgatory Souls
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament / Exposição do Santíssimo
Friday, February 26 - 9:30 am
António Marques – Guerino & Loreta Di Cicco
Purgatory Souls
Francisco Medeiros Mendonça – Lúcia da Silva
Fernando & Maria Borges – O. Borges
6:30 pm – Bênção do Santíssimo
7:00 pm – Missa em Português
Familiares de Eduarda Resendes
Manuel Cabral Teves – Esposa
Elias Cardoso - Esposa
José Pinheiro dos Santos - Esposa
Sábado / Saturday, February 27, 2016
6:00 pm – Missa em Português
Domingo / Sunday, February 28, 2016
9:00 am – Missa em Português
11:00 am – English Mass
Sábado/ Saturday, March 5, 2016
6:00 pm – Missa em Português
READINGS
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
First Reading: Exodus 3: 1-8a, 13-15
Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9
Second Reading: o1 Corinthians 10: 1-6, 10-12
First Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Second Reading 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
SACRAMENTS -2016
Confirmation
Sunday May 29th @ 2:00pm
MASSES FOR THE WEEK / MISSAS DA SEMANA
March 1 – 4 de Março, 2016
First Communion
Sunday April 3rd. @ 2:00pm
Reconciliation: Sat. Apr 2nd
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (February collection= $575.00)
Holy Cross parishioners thank you for your generosity towards St. Vincent de
Paul every 2nd weekend of the month. Who gives to the poor, lends to the Lord!
Holy Cross SVDP conference
R.C.I.A.
Please keep in your prayers our Catechumen candidates Brooke and
Meighen as they journey into being received in full communion into the
Catholic faith.
FUNDRAISER (Malassadas/Elephant Ears)
Thank you to all of those who donated and purchased the elephant ears to raise funds
for our Building fund. Total profit = $2630.00. Many blessings for all of you!
Letter from Bishop Fabbro RE: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
A letter from Bishop Fabbro to the faithful of the Diocese of London regarding
euthanasia and assisted suicide, can be found on the table besides the
elevator… please help yourself to a copy. All resources noted in the letter will
be accessible on www.dol.ca.
Domingo/ Sunday, March 6, 2016
9:00 am – Missa em Português
11:00 am – English Mass
OFFERTORY COLLECTION /COLECTA DO OFERTÓRIO
Nossa Gratidão para os que contribuem para a vida desta Comunidade de Fé!
Thanking all who financially contribute with our Community of faith!
February 6 – 7 de Fevereiro...............................................................$3,392.00
February 13 – 14 de Fevereiro...........................................................$1,740.00
LENTEN SEASON
Via – Sacra Terças e Quartas-feiras (6:00pm)
Stations of the Cross Tuesdays – Wednesdays
Fev 23 – Romeiros & Grupo 60+
Feb 24 – St. Vincent de Paul / Parish Council / Finance Committee
Março 1 – Ministros da Eucaristia (Português)
March 2 – English Eucharistic Ministers & Ministers of the Word
Março 8 – Grupo de Oração
March 9 – All Day Confessions, no Stations of the Cross
Março 15 – Corais Portugueses
March 16 – Why Catholic Parish Team and Leaders
Março 22 – Via – Sacra Paroquial Solene (Ministros da Palavra) (7 pm)
March 23 - Solemn English (Tableau) Youth (7 pm)
(Day of Reconciliation for the Diocese of London) Wednesday - March 9
There will be no Mass this day!
Our schedule is as follows: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 7:00 pm – end
YOUTH- LENTEN FISH FRY (Friday February 26th)
The youth group of our parish is organizing a lenten fish fry; scheduled for
Friday February 26th between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Take out will also be
available. Adults $10 children $8. Tickets available after mass and
through the office. Profits supporting the World Youth Day pilgrimage.
YOUTH - BOWLING NIGHT! (March 12th)
You are invited to come out with your family and join us for a Fun and
Enjoyable Night f bowling, supporting the Youth group of our Parish!
Date: Saturday March 12th (Tickets will be available after mass next
weekend)
Where: Bowlarama On Thompson Road.
Price: $10 per person (includes the shoe rental and 2 hours of bowling) 7-9 pm
YOUTH – SOCIAL SWEETS & COFFEE! (Feb 27 & 28th)
The Youth Group reminds all parishioners that they are invited for a
complimentary coffee after all masses on February 27th and 28th in the
church hall.
THE LENTEN JOURNEY – PARISH RETREAT (Saturday March 5)
We are called to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during these holy days of
Lent. The Lenten journey of forty days calls us to prepare ourselves for the
task of reflecting on the meaning of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. To
better prepare us for this journey we invite you to participate in our Parish
Lenten retreat to be held on the above date. All are welcome!
THE LIVING ROSARY/SCHOOLS PROGRAM
To pray the Rosary with students in their classroom is a special way to
energize your Lenten journey and beyond. We are seeking parishioners
who know and love the Rosary and would like to share this devotion with
young students. Only two hours of your time once a month.
Our Lady needs your help to pass on this powerful tradition of our Catholic faith.
Training is provided. Please call Rosemarie & Terry Lyng 519-473-3445
FUNDOS PARA A IGREJA / Malassadas
Um sincero Obrigado a todos que contribuíram com a venda das MALASSADAS para o
building fund conseguimos o total de $2630.00. Que Deus os abençoe!
RETIRO QUARESMAL (Sábado 27 de Fevereiro)
A Quaresma é tempo para nos virarmos para Deus. Reflectimos, de um modo
especial, sobre o que Deus tem feito por nós, e como nos mostrou o Seu amor
ao longo da vida – sobretudo através do sofrimento, morte e ressurreição do seu
Filho, Jesus Cristo. Convidamos os paroquianos a participar no retiro Quaresmal
de preparacao orientado pelo Pe. José Seminati. Sábado dia 27 de Fevereiro iniciando
à 1pm da tarde até às 5 da tarde. Ligue para a paróquia para se inscrever ou com o
Conselho Pastoral.
ROMARIA – 2016
Como todos os anos a romaria da Paroquia sairá na sexta-feira santa para
sua caminhada de fé. Quem quiser participar da romaria compareça para a
reunião de preparação iniciando no Sábado 27 de Fevereiro após a missa.
(DIA DE RECONCILIAÇÃO DIOCESE DE LONDON)
QUARTA – FEIRA, 9 DE MARÇO
Não haverá Missa neste dia! O horário da nossa Paróquia para as confissões é o
seguinte: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 7:00 pm – até terminar
FLORES PARA A PÁSCOA
Pedimos a todos que queiram contribuir para as flores da Páscoa que podem entregar
seus donativos à D. Ilusinda Simões ou no escritório da Paróquia.