Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sacramental Preparation 2011-2012: First Communion / Confirmation

The immediate preparation for these sacraments is the responsibility of the parents and the parish and it takes place in the parish. At Our Lady of Sorrows Parish all parents / guardians wishing to prepare their child to celebrate First Communion & Reconciliation or Confirmation are invited to attend an important information meeting.

LifeChain
This weekend, Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 2:00 - 3:00 pm, join Fr. Nino & members of your parish family at the corner of Bloor & Islington. All are welcome to join in prayerful, peaceful witness to the sanctity of life on behalf of the most vulnerable members of our society.

The Next Bundle Up Sunday October 22nd / 23rd

As the weather changes, we hope you will make time to go through your winter wardrobes and put aside items that are clean and in good, wearable condition - that might be a wonderful gift to someone less fortunate. We all have many items of clothing that we dont wear often, or that no longer fit well - and these items could be a blessing to someone who doesnt have enough. Some of the most needed items are: Coats, Boots, Shoes, Bedding, Drapes, Childrens Wear, Books, Toys, Baby Clothes, Mens & Ladies Clothing & Accessories. The Society is in particular need of textiles and footwear.

First Communion & Reconciliation

If your child was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church and born in 2004 or earlier, and you wish to prepare your child to celebrate First Communion the final Parent Information meeting is this weekend: Sunday, October 2nd from 2:00 - 3:30 pm Information regarding preparing your child to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be shared at this meeting.

Confirmation
If your child was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church and born in 1998 or earlier and you wish to prepare your child to celebrate Confirmation please attend one of the Parent Information Meetings on: Sunday October 16th from 2:00 3:30 p.m. or Wednesday October 19th from 7:30 9:00 p.m.

Please note:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul CANNOT accept the following items for donations: We are NOT ABLE to accept: Mattresses, Baby Furniture, Appliances, Televisions, Computers, Electronics... Thank you for your understanding and generosity.

Religious Education Program for public/private school students:

A reminder that the parish offers a religious education program to those children who are not enrolled in separate schools. This program is for grades 1 through 8 and offers the curriculum established by the Bishops of Ontario for Catholic Schools. This program is a necessary part of the process. It is expected that parents take full advantage of this program. Those who register only for the sacramental years, especially those who withdraw after grade 2 and attempt to re-join in grade 8 will not be admitted to the sacramental preparation program without first meeting with a member of the pastoral staff.

Ongoing... in O.L.S. Parish

Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons - Wed. - 7:30 pm Join us on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm until Nov. 16th. $15 per class drop-in, in the parish hall. Proceeds to ShareLife! Drop-In Bridge - Thurs. - 1 pm The OLS Bridge group meets weekly at 1:00 pm on Thursdays in the meeting room in the parish hall. All are welcome. Partners are not required. For info call Rena Guerard-416-236-0728. Rosary: - Fri. - 2 pm 15 decades of the rosary (3 Mysteries) are prayed every Friday in the church at 2 pm. All are welcome. Please join us. The Rosary is also prayed on weekdays after the morning Mass.

New Beginnings-Embracing Renewal

Tues., Oct. 4th from 7-9:30 pm - St. Bonaventures 416-921-1163 x 2227

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Mass Intentions This Week

Oct. 3rd - 9th
Please join us as we pray for the following, in our Announced Mass Intentions

CWL Seeking Executive Members

The OLS Catholic Womens League needs ladies in the parish to step forward to assist on the Executive Team, if the parish league is to continue. Please give some prayerful consideration to this request and contact Dorothy at 416-232-1624 for information/questions.

Mon.:(9 am) Tues.:(9 am) Wed.:(9 am) Thurs.:(9 am) Fri.:( 9 am) Sat.:(9 am)
(5:15 pm)

Sun.:(8 am)
(9:30 am) (11 am)

+Bert Simpson - Joe & Helen Conrath +Frank Zeller - Family +Rose Flanagan - Flanagan-Pool Family +Mel Mason - Bob & Sharon Cullen +Ellen Mullin - Doug & Maxine Cramp +Roger Langlois - Michael Brennan For Our Parishioners +Jean Zemsta - Jeanne & Norm Narozenski Youth of Thailand +Matilde Porrello Avila
- Nelida Avila & Family

Sisters of Life Co-worker Formation Day

Saturday, October 15, 2011 -1099 Danforth Avenue Spiritual and practical training for men and women interested in assisting the Sisters of Life in serving vulnerable pregnant women. To RSVP, contact toronto@sistersoflife.org or 416-463-2722. Pass on their toll-free number to those in need: 877-543-3380.

(12:30 pm)

Int: Eileen & Jim OHalleran & Family

- Mary V. Santoriello

Music Notes The New Roman Missal

Why a New Mass? The Church's liturgy is constantly adapting to present our faith and spiritual practices more authentically as our culture continues to change. These adaptations reflect the timeless truths of our faith and our liturgical heritage while remaining true to the language, faith and liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church. The current form of the Mass that we celebrate in English has remained unchanged since it was first implemented over 30 years ago. With the lessons we learned since its implementation, and paying attention to the best translation practices available to us today, we have a new opportunity to express what the Church believes. The New Missal uses language which is not only closer to the original prayers (many of which are over 1,000 years old) but also reflects a more formal' or dignified way of addressing Almighty God. The New Missal also includes changes made to the Calendar of Saints with the addition of many new saints, including our Canadian St. Brother Andr! We do not often think of it, but there is indeed a Roman Catholic way of praying. With a distinctive liturgical style that is true to our heritage and our way of worshipping God going back close to two thousand years, the New Missal will be an opportunity for all of us to encounter the Roman Catholic Mass again for the first time. New Singers Welcome - 11 am & 12:30 pm Masses Choir directors welcome the opportunity to meet new people who enjoy singing. We encourage you to approach either Dan Kelly (12:30 Mass choir) or our Music Director Gordon Mansell (11:00 Chorale) to see if either of these choirs would be a good fit for your vocal energy. Children/Youth Choirs - 9:30 am Mass If you have children or teens with a love for singing, then contact Michele for the 9:30 choir. Please phone the office, leave your name and your interest and well get back to you. Accompanist Needed: We are also looking for an accompanist to help Michele during her Thursday afternoon rehearsals and then on every other Sunday. If you have piano skills and feel that you have a little time to share with a great group of children, please contact Michele or Gordon.

Ecumenical Bible Study Group

Tues., Oct. 11th at Islington United - 9:30 - 11:30 am New members are welcome. Sister Judith Kidd, I.B.V.M. will be taking us through the Books of Samuel 1 & 2. Call: Carmel Badour at 416-241-9557, Anne Marie Rodrigue at 416-239-9455 or Helen Matich at 416-234-1770.