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Sunday, June 27, 2010

LAST BULLETIN

FOR SUMMER

The bulletin you are holding in your hands will be the last one published for the months of July and August. I wish to thank, on behalf of all our parishioners, those businesses whose names and advertisements appear on the back of our bulletin for it is they who make this bulletin possible at no cost whatsoever to our parish. Please look over their names and the services they offer and, whenever possible, give them your business and tell them “We heard about you through our parish bulletin.” You might want to keep this copy during the summer months should you require any contact information about the parish. Happy summer!

SACRAMENTS AT ST. LEO PARISH FOR 2010/2011

With your bulletin this weekend is a handout with information about the sacramental process at St. Leo Parish and the protocols we will be following for sacramental preparation and celebration. It is our hope that as a parish this information will spread throughout our Catholic community and become widely known as to the role of schools, the expectations on parents and the preparation the candidates for the sacraments will undergo with and in the parish. Please review this information so that you will be well informed about our parish’s commitment to meaningful and worthy celebrations of the sacraments of the Church with our young people.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

George Campbell is stepping down as President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Leo’s Parish after 12 years of faithful service. On behalf of the poor and less fortunate who have benefited from the SVDP and George’s involvement through service to them, and on behalf of St. Leo Parish, we recognize and thank George for his living witness and quiet example in attending to the needs of others in our community. The SVDP Society in our parish is looking for a new President. Would a volunteer please step forward? George Campbell will provide assistance if required.

SCARBORO MISSIONS – CALL TO MISSION

DISCERNMENT RETREAT

July 9 to 11 for men and women – Discerning their Missionary Vocation. Please see Church Bulletin Board for detailed information.

DAY OF REFLECTION FOR WOMEN

You nourish everyone else. Why not take a day to nourish yourself? Please join us in a day of prayer, talks and quiet meditation on Saturday, July 3^rd, 2010 at Holy Redeemer Parish in Pickering. The theme for the day is: Serving God, Your Family and Your Neighbour with JOY. We will begin with registration at 9:00 a.m. in the hall and will conclude at approximately 4:00 p.m. there is no fee, but there will be a donation box available in the hall. Lunch is included in the day. For more information or to register, please contact Nancy or Cathy at retreatreghr@gmail.com or (905) 686-3653.

Winner of C.W.L. Father’s Day Raffle was Jill Czuczman. St. Leo’s Catholic Women’s League thanks you for your support.

ANNUAL MASS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Please see the Church Bulletin Board for detailed information.

NEW HOLY WATER FONTS

The parish has purchased 4 new holy water fonts that will be attached to the walls just inside the three entrances into the church from the vestibule. There will be two at the centre door entrance on either side and one at each of the two side door entrances. Our current font in the centre aisle makes it difficult for children and for adults to reach in and dip their hands into the blessed water as they enter the church. If any individuals or families would be interested in donating the cost to cover the purchase of one or more of these small stainless-steel fonts, please speak to Fr. Charles after Mass or call the parish office. Eventually we will purchase a fifth wall font that will be at the children’s level.

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. – Terence & Carmen Joachim+

– 11:00 a.m. – For the intentions of Frank

& Linda Corcoran

Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. – Henry Freve+

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. – Verona & Victor Utrosa+

Thursday - 8:30 a.m. – Special Intentions

Friday - 8:30 a.m. – For the intentions of

Elizabeth Catherine Drake

Saturday - 5:00 p.m. – For the intentions of

Karen Teresa Drake

St. Leo’s C.W.L. invites women of the parish to join them for a potluck supper on Tuesday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. Fun, food, fellowship and door prizes. Call (905) 620-0724 or (905) 620-1413 to reserve. Food Bank item appreciated.

ANNUAL BAZAAR –SATURDAY, OCT. 23, 2010

The Annual Bazaar is on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Please remember the General Store table and make an extra jar or two of your favourite preserves/jam/pickles. Also, please keep in mind Penny Social Table, Bake Table, Book Table and Granny’s Attic. Volunteers are still needed. Please call Jeananne (905) 579-6118 or Barbara at (905) 404-2694.

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

R.C.I.A.

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Again this fall we will begin the process by which inquiring adults who are considering becoming a Catholic discern and learn about what the Catholic Faith is all about. This process, which is designed specifically for the unbaptized or those baptized in other faiths, looks at the major questions of faith and considers Who is God?, Who is Jesus?, What is the Church, and What are the Sacraments? Our Catholic Faith is 2000 years old and began and is sustained by Jesus Christ Himself who instituted her. We consider what it means to belong to the Church which has fostered some of the greatest and holiest people this world has ever seen. We stand with saints and sinners alike on the road to the Kingdom promised by God the Father through His Son, Jesus. Our parish is truly blessed to have Mr. Patrick Sullivan who has served as the leader in our parish’s RCIA process each year and anyone who has experienced a talk given by Patrick has experienced the challenge and the peace of heart and head growing in the love and knowledge of God manifested in the sacramental life of the Church. If any parishioner or anyone you know would be interested or has questions about RCIA, please speak to me, Fr. Charles.

PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING Please consider switching the way you give to St. Leo through your weekly financial contributions by picking up a Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) form at the Welcome Table in the vestibule. (The Welcome Table is the large, dark brown cabinet on the left side of the vestibule.) It is more convenient than cash or writing cheques, comes right out of your bank account once per month (similar to paying other bills), and is good for the parish as it provides a more steady flow of income which pays the bills and allows us to be God’s Church.

ST. LEO’S EUCHRE CARD PARTY

St. Leo the Great Church Hall

(Entrance on Carson Street)

The next Euchre Card Party is this Friday, June 25, 2010. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. (parking available behind church) $10.00 per person. 15 Games start at 7:00 p.m. SHARP.

Durham Regional Police –

Public Opinion Survey

The Durham Regional Police Service is interested in your opinion about the service it provides as well as the safety within our neighbourhoods. To complete the survey, look for the link on their website: www.drps.ca Please see the Church bulletin board for detailed information.

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. – Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence

Hallihan+

- 11:00 a.m. – For the intentions of

Jeananne Ralph

Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. – Barbara Siciliano+

Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. – Ivan & Terezija Horvat+

Thursday - 8:45 a.m. – St. Leo School Mass

Friday – 9:40 a.m. – St. Bridget School Mass

Saturday – 5:00 p.m. – Patti Scott+

Holy Family C.W.L. is sponsoring a bus trip to Casino Rama on Sunday, June 27, 12:45 to 8:45 p.m. Cost is $20.00 p.p. and includes lunch at the casino. Government Photo I.D. required. Call (905) 620-0724 for info. or to reserve a seat.

St. Leo’s C.W.L. invites women of the parish to join us for a potluck supper on Tuesday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. Fun, food, fellowship and door prizes. Call (905) 620-0724 or (905) 620-1413 to reserve. Food Bank item appreciated.

ANNUAL BAZAAR –

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010

The Annual Bazaar is on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Please remember the General Store table and make an extra jar or two of your favourite preserves/jam/pickles.

Would you like to get involved? The Social Committee is looking for a convenor for the Bazaar and what a perfect place to get involved and meet new people? We need some new faces and bodies to keep running our social events and some new ideas as well. There will be lots of help available for anyone wishing to volunteer. The Bazaar basically runs itself. Most people will be returning this year. Just call Jeananne (905) 579-6118 or Barbara at (905) 404-2694 for information.

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Sunday, June 6, 2010

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS,

LECTORS NEEDED

Parishioners may have noticed that often enough during Sunday Masses lately we have only one lector covering the duties of two lectors at Mass and that many times we are short Eucharistic Ministers where spares have to cover for missing ministers. This is partly due to a shortage of people to serve in these ministries. Serving in ministry is far more than ‘volunteering’ as it requires a love for Christ and a call to serve Him through various ministries in the Church. If you feel that perhaps becoming a lector or a Eucharistic Minister would interest you and if you feel unworthy, then you are a perfect candidate for these all important ministries of word and sacrament. You will receive complete training and would only have to serve at the Mass you regularly attend. Please speak to Fr. Charles if you are interested.

HOLY FAMILY –

MARRIAGE DEEPENING RETREAT

MARRIED COUPLES, Holy Family Parish is inviting you to take a day-off from your busy schedule and learn what it’s like to put Christ in the centre of your marriage, renew your love for one another, improve your communication and keep the sparkle in your marriage going. Come and attend a day of Marriage Deepening Retreat on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 8 am to 6 pm at the parish hall (Holy Mass will follow at 6:30 p.m.). Speakers are from the Light of Jesus Catholic Toronto. A donation of $20 per couple will cover lunch, snacks and materials. For registration and more information, please call the parish office at (905) 665-6470 or email – holy.family@rogers.com

The Armstrong Funeral Home is hosting an evening of information about Resurrection Catholic Cemetery on June 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Light sandwiches and refreshments will be served. One of the most important things that you can do is to plan your estate and final burial arrangements within the guidelines of your faith. This Catholic Pre-planning seminar contains valuable information that will help you. Pre-plan before July 1, 2010 and save on the HST. Please RSVP to the Armstrong Funeral Home at (905) 433-4711 or Resurrection Catholic Cemetery at (905) 668-8912.

Envelopes have been distributed for the Marygrove Camp annual collection. Marygrove offers 1,100 girls from less-fortunate families an opportunity to attend summer camp. Thank you for your support of this important work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, many children will benefit from your generosity and caring support.

The St. Leo’s Knights of Columbus will hold Sunday breakfast after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. masses next Sunday,

June 13, 2010.

Mass Intentions

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. – Juana De Avilez+

- 11:00 a.m. – For the intentions of our

Parish Community

Tuesday – 8:30 a.m. – Eileen Vowles+

Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. – St.Leo Community Service

Congregation at Court of Brooklin

Thursday – 8:30 a.m. – Giuseppi & Salvatore

Nastasi+

Friday – 8:30 a.m. – For the intentions of the

Aloise Family

Saturday - 5:00 p.m. – For the intentions of our

Parish Community

FATHER’S DAY BASKET RAFFLE

Tickets $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00

Draw to be held on Father’s Day (June 20)

after 11:00 a.m. Mass

Sponsored by St. Leo’s C.W.L.

ANNUAL BAZAAR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010

The Annual Bazaar is on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Please remember the General Store table and make an extra jar or two of your favourite preserves/jam/pickles for the Bazaar.

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Sunday, May 30, 2010

PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING Please consider switching the way you give to St. Leo through your weekly financial contributions by picking up a Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) form at the Welcome Table in the vestibule. (The Welcome Table is the large, dark brown cabinet on the left side of the vestibule.) It is more convenient than cash or writing cheques, comes right out of your bank account once per month (similar to paying other bills), and is good for the parish as it provides a more steady flow of income which pays the bills and allows us to be God’s Church.

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO SERVE?

DO YOU LOVE THE WORD OF GOD? DO YOU CHERISH AND REVERENCE THE GREAT GIFT OF JESUS CHRIST TO US IN THE EUCHARIST?

THEN PERHAPS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BECOMING A LECTOR OR A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER! PRAY ABOUT IT. THINK ABOUT IT. CONTACT FR. CHARLES, PASTOR

SHARELIFE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE -

MAKE DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE

ShareLife Community Challenge –

Increase the impact of your gift!

As many of you know, this year a generous donor has pledged to match all new and increased gifts to the 2010 ShareLife campaign, up to a total of $500,000. The Archdiocese has advised us that while we are progressing toward our goal, the $500,000 in new and increased gifts, has yet to be achieved. If you are considering donating to ShareLife and have not yet done so, the 3rd ShareLife weekend is this weekend.

HOLY FAMILY –

MARRIAGE DEEPENING RETREAT

THERE WILL BE A BLOOD DONOR CLINIC IN ST. LEO’S PARISH HALL MONDAY, MAY 31^st 4:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. PLEASE ENTER HALL BY CARSON STREET ENTRANCE.

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery invites you to join in the celebration of Holy Mass and the Blessing of the shrine in honour of Our Blessed Mother, Patroness of the Knights of Columbus on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 2 pm. Please see the poster on the Church Bulletin Board.

ST. LEO PARISH IS HAVING A PAULINE BOOK & MEDIA FAIR brought to us by the Daughters of St. Paul before and after all the weekend Masses this weekend May 29/30. Everyone is invited to browse and purchase from an excellent selection of Catholic books, music CDs, and DVD movies from the Pauline Book & Media Centre in Toronto. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get something inspirational to read, watch, or listen to for your spiritual journey. You can familiarize yourself with the life and mission of the Daughters of St. Paul by going to www.paulne.org.

Mass Intentions

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. – For the intentions of

Allen & Brigid Frank

- 11:00 a.m. – Special intentions

Tuesday – NO MASS

Wednesday – NO MASS

Thursday – NO MASS

Friday – NO MASS

Saturday - 5:00 p.m. – Angie Beauchesne+

FATHER’S DAY BASKET RAFFLE

Tickets $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00

Draw to be held on Father’s Day (June 20) after

11:00 a.m. Mass. Sponsored by St. Leo’s C.W.L.

Envelopes are being distributed for the Marygrove Camp annual collection. Marygrove offers 1,100 girls from less-fortunate families an opportunity to attend summer camp. Thank you for your support of this important work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, many children will benefit from your generosity and caring support.

On behalf of the SOCIAL COMMITTEE and the CWL, we would like to thank everyone for their time, energy and support in making our first spaghetti dinner in St. Leo’s Parish Hall such a success. Thank you too to the Knights of Columbus for handling the bar for us.

The SOCIAL COMMITTEE is looking for volunteers to help with their Pancake Breakfasts in the fall. Please call Barbara (905) 404-2694 if you can help out.

ANNUAL BAZAAR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010

The Annual Bazaar is on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Please remember the General Store table and make an extra jar or two of your favourite preserves/jam/pickles for the Bazaar.

Would you like to get involved? The Social Committee is looking for a convenor for the Bazaar and what a perfect place to get involved and meet new people? If that position doesn’t appeal to you then how about coordinating the raffle for the Bazaar. We need some new faces and bodies to keep running our social events and some new ideas as well. There will be lots of help available for anyone wishing to volunteer. The Bazaar basically runs itself. Most people will be returning this year. Just call Jeananne (905) 579-6118 or Barbara at (905) 404-2694 for information.

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Sunday, May 23, 2010

PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING Please consider switching the way you give to St. Leo through your weekly financial contributions by picking up a Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) form at the Welcome Table in the vestibule. It is more convenient than cash or writing cheques, comes right out of your bank account once per month (similar to paying other bills), and is good for the parish as it provides a more steady flow of income which pays the bills and allows us to be God’s Church.

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO SERVE?

DO YOU LOVE THE WORD OF GOD? DO YOU CHERISH AND REVERENCE THE GREAT GIFT OF JESUS CHRIST TO US IN THE EUCHARIST?

THEN PERHAPS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BECOMING A LECTOR OR A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER! PRAY ABOUT IT. THINK ABOUT IT. CONTACT FR. CHARLES, PASTOR

THERE IS A HEALING MASS AT ST. GREGORY’S THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 26^TH AT 7:00 P.M. FR. CHARLES FORGET WILL BE THE CELEBRANT.

THERE WILL BE A BLOOD DONOR CLINIC IN ST. LEO’S PARISH HALLM ONDAY, MAY 31^st 4:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. PLEASE ENTER HALL BY CARSON STREET ENTRANCE.

Fr. Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School is proud of its traditions. 21 years of Catholic Education and 20 years at 1020 Dryden Blvd.

Welcome Back Reunion 2010 on Saturday, May 29, 2010. School Open House – 1 to 5 p.m. Come One, Come all!!!

COFFEE SUNDAY IS NEXT SUNDAY.

COFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE 9 A.M. AND 11 A.M. MASSES.

The next C.W.L. meeting will be held in Boardroom 1 on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7 p.m.

ST. LEO PARISH WILL BE HAVING A PAULINE BOOK & MEDIA FAIR brought to us by the Daughters of St. Paul. They will be here before and after all the weekend Masses next weekend May 29/30. Everyone is invited to browse and purchase from an excellent selection of Catholic books, music CDs, and DVD movies from the Pauline Book & Media Centre in Toronto. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get something inspirational to read, watch, or listen to for your spiritual journey. You can familiarize yourself with the life and mission of the Daughters of St. Paul by going to www.paulne.org.

ST. LEO’S EUCHRE CARD PARTY

St. Leo the Great Church Hall

(Entrance on Carson Street)

The Euchre Card Party is next Friday, May 28, 2010. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. (parking available behind church) $10.00 per person. 15 Games start at 7:00 p.m. SHARP.

Mass Intentions – Week of May 23, 2010

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. – Brian De Zilva+

- 11:00 a.m. – For the intentions of our

Parish Community

Tuesday – NO MASS

Wednesday – For the intentions of Linda Rankin

Thursday – NO MASS

Friday – NO MASS

Saturday – 5:00 p.m. – For the intentions of our

Parish Community

HOLY FAMILY –

MARRIAGE DEEPENING RETREAT

FAIR TRADE COFFEE PRODUCTS ON SALE NEXT WEEKEND.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for new members. Husband and wife teams are encouraged to join. Please call the Parish Office to apply.

We wish to thank everyone for their generous donations to Roses for Life on Mother’s Day weekend. Your donations will be given to Rose of Durham in support of young mothers.

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Sunday, May 16, 2010

IT’S ABOUT LIVING L I F E

There are few things in life and fewer topics on the radio that can get me going as much as the topic of abortion. The word abortion has become a dirty word not only because of what it means but because it is a word that has become synonymous with controversy, strong disagreement and anger.

The other day while listening to a program on CBC Radio on the topic of abortion, I started to talk back aloud to the radio when I heard the most preposterous things being said by a guest who is definitely against protecting the life of the unborn. She spoke as if she represented the good of all women, though of course, she doesn’t. If I heard a man on the radio speaking on behalf of all men I would have been just as outraged. If you talk about a procedure, if you talk about rights and if you seem to be interested in upholding the interests of women’s health, then you don’t have to even mention the dirty word or, God forbid, even the word fetus and much less ‘baby’ and it would seem you’re a pretty good person and seeking the best for women’s health. Yet her words, like so many who are proponents for abortion, spoke not of death, murder, the taking of an innocent human life or anything like that, but of rights, choice, health, etc. It is a deliberate public cleansing of a dirty word that ought to remain dirty because it just is dirty and wrong and sinful and selfish and the taking of a human life – a human baby.

Just this week in the news there was the reported protests outside of the OSPCA Newmarket shelter because the shelter deemed it wise to euthanize hundreds of its animals due to a severe ringworm outbreak reportedly caused in part by the OSPCA’s failure to properly isolate animals who showed signs of the virus a few weeks ago. The protest was aimed at stopping the killing of the animals and turned ugly when death threats were being made toward some of the employees of the facility. Most people, including me, would have little stomach for the senseless killing or abuse of animals and even the idea of euthanizing hundreds of animals for a supposed necessary reason still leaves me cold. My point here is that there seems to be a growing sense in the public for the defense of an animals right to life than for a human life. And why wouldn’t there be? The OSPCA is a building which houses so many stray, unwanted, abandoned and often sick animals and it seeks to humanely treat these animals and find them good homes and adoptive families who will give them a new lease on life. The building is visible, stands clearly and visibly in the public eye and we know what goes on there.

With the killing of human beings through abortion we do things differently. Outside of abortuaries and hospitals, where the taking of life and the killing takes place, appear the words “Health, Clinic or Hospital”; it’s sanitized. In hospitals there are birthing units where women give birth to their children while in other areas of the same hospital women are giving up their children at the hands of those who are supposed to do all they can, according to the oath they took when they first became doctors, to save life. But even the Hippocratic Oath taken in modern times has been altered.

There are apparently three different versions of the Hippocratic Oath; the Original, the Classic and the Modern version. In paragraph 4 of the Oath it addresses specifically the term “abortion”, but notice how the modern version veers off course from the Original and the Classic and makes it abundantly clear that taking a life is permissible for the doctor provided that he is aware that he/she must be humble in his/her approach to death. Even the final line of paragraph 4 makes it clear that one charged with the responsibility of the care and life of a patient must not “play at God”, but what else is a doctor doing when he/she provides abortions or recommends them?

ORIGINAL: “I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion.”

CLASSIC: “I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody if asked for it, nor will I make a suggestion to this effect. Similarly, I will not give to a woman an abortive remedy.”

MODERN: “Most especially must I tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to save a life, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God.”

I know of a couple whose doctor recommended that since their unborn child appeared to have a heart defect, she should abort her child. They came to me asking my advice and I told them that, while doctors may be gifted, intelligent and wise, they are not God and only God knows what is best. She ignored the doctors advise and said she was going to give birth to her child. She did, and this little boy they named Owen was born. As he seemed to be doing better than they had anticipated surgery was postponed for a few months. Owen later had surgery and while there were some tense moments with his health he has pulled through and has done remarkably well. To look on that child and think that he might not have been here at all due to the advice of a doctor is unimaginable for me. That little guy was well named, Owen, for we are owin’ God big time for that precious life.

A doctor’s power to take a life forfeits that doctors credibility for it goes against life itself to take it. If a doctors work is not about life and health and the value of one single human person, then how could a doctor be trusted with yours or mine or anyone’s life?

The issue of abortion is heating up once again in Canada and it is incumbent upon not only all Catholics and followers of Jesus Christ, but all people, to know the facts, to take a stand and to be a voice of truth in the midst of hype, rhetoric and much talk which seeks to veil and camouflage the ugly business of murder as a right. (Fr. Charles)

We are having a shower for ROSE OF DURHAM, on May 19, 2010, sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. We are looking for newborn size baby clothes, gently-used ones are acceptable. There will be a bassinette in the narthex for donations. Rose of Durham provides each new mother with a baby basket after their baby is born, so any item for newborns is acceptable from blankets to diapers. Your help is appreciated. For further information, please call Barbara (905) 404-2694.

SHARELIFE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE -

MAKE DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE

ShareLife Community Challenge –

Increase the impact of your gift!

If you have made a contribution to ShareLife in the past and are able to increase your gift this year, your generosity will make a bigger difference than ever! Through the ShareLife Community Challenge, a generous donor has pledged to match all new and increased gifts to the 2010 ShareLife campaign, up to a total of $500,000. If you made a $50 donation last year and contribute a $75 donation to the 2010 ShareLife campaign – an increase of $25 – that increase will be matched, resulting in a $100 contribution to ShareLife agencies. Please help us maximize the impact of your gift to ShareLife this year. For more information, visit www.sharelife.org Please give generously. You can work WONDERS!

2^nd ANNUAL BABY & KIDS GEAR

CHARITY YARD SALE!!

PLEASE SEE THE POSTER ON THE CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE GO TO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN!

CELEBRATION OF MEMORY AND HOPE

You are invited to join members of St. John the Evangelist Parish at its annual “Celebration of Memory and Hope” being held on Wednesday, May 19^th starting at 7:30 p.m. in the church’s parish centre, located behind the church at 903 Giffard St., Whitby. The celebration is an opportunity for members of our faith community to come together for an hour of gentle prayer, in remembrance of loved ones that we have lost through death. The celebration includes a prayer service and the lighting of candles in memory of loved ones. For additional info. please call St. John the Evangelist’s parish office at (905) 668-3676.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for new members. Husband and wife teams are encouraged to join. Please call the Parish Office to apply.

Mass Intentions – Week of May 16, 2010

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. – Michael Davis+

– 11:00 a.m. – Luigi Giardullo+

There is no mass from Tuesday, May 18^th to Friday, May 21^st as Fr. Charles will be attending the Annual Priests’ Retreat.

Saturday – 5:00 p.m. – For the intentions of our

Parish Community

LEO’S LUNCH WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 19^th AT 12:30 P.M. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY! PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN THE CHURCH VESTIBULE THIS WEEKEND AFTER ALL THE MASSES.

ST. LEO’S C.W.L. THANKS YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE. THE WINNER WAS ANGELA KILGANNON. WE WILL ALSOBE HOLDING A RAFFLE FOR A THERHER’S DAY BASKET IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

C.W.L. MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX. FEE IS $25.00.

HOLY FAMILY –

MARRIAGE DEEPENING RETREAT