God is love

Love originates in God, for God is love; His very nature is love.  Love makes us one with Him and others.  It is a gift that we must accept gratefully.  When we love god we love our neighbours too. Thus the love of the neighbour becomes a characteristic feature of the love of the God So he says: “What I command you is to love one another.” (Jn 15:17)

Love that comes from God must enable man to love and enable him to abide in it throughout his live.  We have to bear rich fruit that will last (Jn. 15:14,16).  That means we have to do our duties and live in this world in such a way that everything we do should be the outcome of love.  Our actions must manifest God’s infinite love for us.  Love should be a criterion of our deeds.  The gospel tells us to love God with all our heart and soul (Mt. 22:37,38).  That is, we have to respond to the inner promptings of God. For that we have to perform works of love persistently.  God’s work must be our life’s work.  We must persevere in doing good unto the end (Mt. 24:13).

Jesus’ love is an abiding love.  It is unconditional.  An unconditional love demands unconditional response.  What is the quality of our love for Jesus and for our neighbour?

Abiding Love

Let us remember:

• God loves us; we should be happy for we are loved.
• God wants us to love one another:  Our life must be a demonstration of love Jesus showed us.
• God is love; we have to be heralds of His love in the world; we have to love our brother because God loves him.

God has loved us with an eternal love.  To be God’s children we have to abide by that love.  Then God’s joy will be in us, and our joy will be complete (Jn. 15:11).

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Mon May 22
9:00 a.m.  Intentions of the parish

Tue May 23
9:00 a.m.  Int. Rosa, Ana & Bona by Madalena and Marcelino

Wed May 24
9:00 a.m.  Int. Viviana Acosta by Margarita Acosta

Thu May 25
9:00 a.m. Int. of Madalena and Marcelino  

Fri May 26
9:00 a.m. +Franco and Nicola Torres by Maria Torres

Sat  May 27
9:00 a.m. Int Rainer Feiertag
4:30 p.m. +Dominador P. Canlas by Corazon Canlas

Sun May 28
8:30 a.m.  Intentions of the parish
10:00 a.m.  +Cenzo Latini  by Latini Fam
11:30 a.m. +Tomasino DiGacinto by DiGacinto Family
+David Flattery

Pray for the sick of the parish, especially for for Deacon Bob Geisel,  Patricia Kennedy, Levi Romero, David Re, Maria Dimatteo, Joe O’Hearn, Rita Zarb, Tasha Bishop, Joe Muscat, Nada Dancy,Catherina Donato, Bill Tuplin,  Mary Jane Lafleur, Rose & Henry Castelino, Karl Zakss, Tina Fiore, Toni & Violete Matar,   Pat Goulding, Lucy Vairo, Bosco Chan, Barney Gallant,  Helen Briers, Alfred Vella, Bill Kinch, Edward Glanc, Caroline Wood, Robert Masotti, Margaret Hickey, Joan Beare, Teresa & Michael Manzo.

“Word Among Us” – June issue

June issue of the “Word Among Us” is very good for our daily reading and meditation. One of the topics is:  “Come and See – Meeting Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration”

Kindly buy a copy for $2.00. Thank you.

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ShareLife – 30^th Anniversary 1976-2006

www.sharelife.org

Next collection June 10/11

Vita Centre

Vita Centre is a ShareLife agency working in partnership with the Peel Community.  They provide pregnant women and their children with opportunities to enhance their wellbeing and live to their fullest potential.  For families, the agency will provide information when appropriate to parents and fathers-to-be and assist women in developing positive relationships with their family.

Remember, more than 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to our agencies.  ShareLife is a fiscal leader in the charitable sector!

ShareLife agencies are quietly making a difference and strengthening our community!

Will You Answer the Call to Give? Together, Let’s ShareLife!

Altar Servers: We need more Altar Servers. Boys and Girls who are in Grade three and above, who are willing to make a commitment are welcome. Please contact the parish office.

HMWN Radio Maria

Fr. Bill Comerford has been appointed as programs Director and his duties started on May 9^th.

Fund Raising Event on June 29^th at Montecassiono Place.  Keynote speaker will be Bishop Fred Henry of Calgary.  His talk will be on the topic: “The challenge of the laity in today’s Canadian Society.” For more info call 416-245-0200 or website www.hmwn.net

Parish BBQ – June 4^th,

after 11:30 Mass  In the Big Hall

Tickets are $10.00 per person,

12 or younger - $5.00

All proceeds will go to the Parish.

Sponsored by the K of C.

Winner of the Old Mill Buffet for four is:

Mina Shimkoff

Winner of the Blue Jay Tickets is:

Rod Grimes

Congratulation and thank you for all you support.

Cursillo

Do you want to deepen your spiritual life? To know more about your faith?  To find support through likeminded friends? Try Cursillo.

Weekend for men:       June  8^th

Weekend for Women: June 15^th

For more information please call Jennie McRae at 905-206-1321 or speak to Fr. Edwin.

Legion of Mary: May the Month of Mary

It is a great honor to have the Statue of Mary visiting you in your home.  We will pray with you and the statue will remain in your home for 7 days.  Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will close the visitation. 

For appointment call the office.

Meeting are held Wednesday  at 7:00 pm.