THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY
OF ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY JULY 25, 2010

Pray for the Sick: Bob Hustins, Cion Policarpio, Andrew Lee, Barbara Ann Ingratta, Rosita Uy, Aurora Lim, Roberto Dysangco, and Lanny Marlina, Joaquina Jorge

Pray for the Dead: Mr. & Mrs. Pablo Levita, Faustin Wadden, Virgilio Rabara, Branko Josip Scitnik and Mr. & Mrs. Federico Perea and for those who have no one to pray for them.

SATURDAY MORNING MASS WILL BE IN THE CHURCH and returning to the Convent after Labour Day.

THE PILGRIM VIRGIN MARY STATUE: The Legion of Mary will bring Our Lady to your home, we encourage the family recitation of the rosary. Call Mandy at 905-474-0766 or Rosalia at 905-479-5681.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH or who might be interested in becoming Catholic? Invite them to contact Fr. Andrews. We are preparing for classes in the fall.

CHECK OUT OUR PARISH WEBSITE and explore some of the links.www.saintthomastheapostle.ca

ORGAN CONCERT on Saturday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Stay tuned for more details. Plan now to attend and hear a number of organists demonstrate some of the features of our new parish organ.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO wishes to invite all families within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday August 11, 1010 at 7:00 p.m.

Cemetery locations and celebrants for this year's Annual Mass are as follows:

Assumption, Mississauga Most Rev. John Boissonneau
Christ the King, Markham Most Rev. Vincent Nguyen
Holy Cross, Thornhill Most Rev. William McGrattan
Mount Hope, Toronto Rev. Msgr. Marco Laurencic
Queen of Heaven, Woodbridge His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins
Resurrection, Whitby Rev. Msgr. Ambrose Sheehy
St. Mary's, Barrie Most Rev. Peter Hundt

ALL ARE WELCOME
In the event of rain, Mass will be held in the mausoleum at Assumption, Holy Cross, Resurrection and Queen of Heaven. Christ the King Cemetery will celebrate Mass on site in the Reception Centre. Mount Hope to St. Monica's Parish, 44 Broadview Avenue, Toronto. St. Mary's Cemetery to St. Mary's Parish, 65 Amelia St., Barrie.

NEXT BUNDLE SUNDAY for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the last weekend in August. Donations of clothing and shoes are especially requested.

ALL PARISHIONERS SHOULD BE REGISTERED and are asked to support the parish and the needs of the Church by using Sunday Offertory Envelopes and for making up for an absence during vacation. New parishioners are asked to register in the parish office.

MONTHLY BUILDING FUND COLLECTION FOR AUGUST will be next weekend. Thanks to all who contribute to the ongoing upkeep of the building and property.

KNOWING GOD BETTER is an archdiocesan Leadership Formation Program to help Catholics get more out of the faith by reflecting on Discipleship, Community and Evangelization. There are three years of sessions, offered during the day or in the evening. First Year Sessions will be offered at St. Patrick's Parish in Markham on six Thursdays beginning October 21 from 2:00-3:30. Anyone interested in preparing to take this kind of a leadership role in our parish could speak with Fr. Andrews. (There are also several evening sessions offered in the city.)

ARCHBISHOP COLLINS REQUESTS US TO CONSIDER SPONSORING IRAQUI REFUGEES under the program called One Parish One Family with the help of the Office for Refugees. The Canadian government has opened a door to allow 2500 additional spots through private sponsorship programs. This would involve a financial commitment for one year as well as other forms of support into the community (helping to find living arrangements, assisting children register for school, finding healthcare, job searching and integrating into the community). Parishes can work together. Anyone interested in such an adventure please contact Fr. Andrews so we can assess what we might have to offer as a parish.

LET US PRAY FOR www.asyr.caVOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE. Is God leading you or someone you know to discern a religious vocation? Contact Fr. Hansoo Park, Vocations Director - vocations@vocations.ca or (416)968-0997 or check out www.vocationstoronto.ca

OUR PARISH PRAYER GROUP WILL PRAY FOR YOUR INTENTIONS if you could write out your requests for particular intentions and place them in the box located near the statue of our patron, St. Thomas the Apostle.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD may be done at the schools or at the Catholic Education Centre. We look forward to welcoming your child into our Catholic schools where we emphasize academic success and spiritual growth. See our parish bulletin board or the Board website www.ycdsb.ca

PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE with Fr. Joseph Singh and Cale Clarke from St. Justin Martyr Church will be from October 4-11, 2010. For more information about visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico(905)479-2463 ext. 34

CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S AID FOSTER HOME CAMPAIGN is an annual appeal through parishes to Let a Child Have Faith in You. There are hundreds of children each year in the Catholic Community who need to leave their family home and be placed in foster care because of illness, abandonment, neglect or abuse. The Society is looking for loving foster families to provide safe and nurturing homes for those who are vulnerable. For more information about fostering a child contact the Catholic Children's Aid Society (416)395-1590 or www.ccas.toronto.on.ca

THANKS TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEER in various ministries and services in our parish. All parish volunteers must be prepared to serve under the authority of the Archdiocese of Toronto=s program for volunteers called AStrengthening the Caring Community@. The goal of the Screening Program is to ensure the safety of every member of our parish.

HOST PROGRAM AT CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF YORK REGION is looking for men and women volunteers to befriend a new immigrant for only two hours a week. For more information contact (905)770-7040 ext 240 or www.ccsyr.org

IN MEMORIAL GIVING is a new program in the Archdiocese that help Catholics to request that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards their parish or favorite charity in the Archdiocese such as ShareLife. Memorial cards for the In Memorial Program for the Archdiocese of Toronto are available at funeral homes and in our Catholic Cemeteries Kiosk.

PROVIDE A MEAL is a monthly opportunity for the people of St. Thomas the Apostle to bring a frozen shepherd's pie which will be picked up by the Good Shepherd Centre and provide a meal there for those in need. The empty containers are available for pick-up the first weekend every month and the donated pies are collected in our freezer the second weekend every month. Thanks to the many parishioners who have been participating for years to help meet the needs of the homeless and disadvantaged who live in the city. For more information contact Rosemarie Ling (416)495-1067.

ADDICTION SERVICES FOR YORK REGION offers assistance through individual, group and family counseling to those with problems associated with substance abuse or gambling. Contact (905)841-7007