E-Newsletter - February 14, 2024

From The Desk of Fr. Tim…

Lent 2024 at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish

† 9:00 a.m. Mass Monday to Saturday, Regular Sunday Mass Schedule

† 7:00 p.m. Friday Evening Mass followed by the Stations of the Cross Friday led each Friday by a different ministry group…the Knights of Columbus on Friday February 23 and the RCIA on Friday March 1.

† Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession…Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (in addition to Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

† Lenten Day of Confessions…Thursday March 21 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Pasta Dinner Thank You!

A sincere Thank You to everyone who supported the Parish Family Pasta Dinner Night especially our 6 Italian Cooks who donated their homemade sauce to the event!

A special shout out to Molinaro’s Catering who prepared the hot penne pasta and the Italian salad, https://www.molinaroscatering.com/ and the Sparklettes who entertained us with their energetic music!

Our special thanks to the Catholic Women’s League who set-up, hosted, served, and cleaned up along side the Knights of Columbus. Great teamwork everyone!

Anointing of the Sick Mass Thanks!

A sincere word of thanks to the members of the Pastoral Care Ministry who welcomed and assisted Fr. Tim and Fr. Alex during the Anointing of the Sick Mass.

Catholic Women’s League presents The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner!

The St. Ignatius Loyola CWL ladies are happy to once again host the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner catered by Lennox and Filomena on Saturday March 9. The menu will feature their famous Irish stew and desserts along with their homemade soda bread.

The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. There will also be a cash bar. The evening includes a 50/50 draw, door prizes, and you will be entertainment by the humorous dialogue of parishioners Jim and Mary Kelleher.

Tickets are on sale this weekend, February 17/18, and February 24/25 in the front foyer. Please purchase your tickets asap as this is always a sell-out event!

CWL General Meeting

Please be advised that the General Meeting and Elections schedule for Tuesday February 20 may be postponed. Please check your email and the front foyer bulleting board for updates.

ShareLife 2024: Support our vulnerable youth through ShareLife

In this time of Lent, we ask you to think of our brothers and sisters in need – especially our vulnerable youth who call the streets their home. “Your gift ensures youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness have access to individualized support and variety of programs and services to meet their complex and diverse needs,” says Mark Aston of Covenant House Toronto. “With your caring support, youth have a safe space to turn to and a supportive team to help them plan their own path.”

Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website or https://sharelife.org/ .

2023 Tax Receipts/Thank you for your continued support!

We thank everyone for their support of the parish in 2023. Once again, this year your tax receipts (for those who have contributed over $50 directly to the parish or via PAG) have been mailed to you directly from the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has also mailed a separate tax receipt for your donation to them in 2023.

Thanks for your continued support in this new year via envelope donations, Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG forms available on our website or in the church foyers) or through the Donate Now button on our website. Our Parish Financial Report for 2023 will be delivered on the weekend of March 2/3, and will also be included in our parish bulletin that weekend.

The Marian Shrines of France, Spain & Portugal

With the spiritual leadership of Fr. Charles Egbulefu, CCE - July 4 to 14, 2024, we invite you on an exclusive spiritual and cultural journey of a lifetime! On our 11-day pilgrimage, we will visit Lourdes and Fatima, plus iconic Paris, Zaragoza, Montserrat, Barcelona & much, much, more… we’ll see breathtaking landscapes with palaces and historical sights. Experience local treats and indulge in delicious meals. Pray at beautiful shrines dedicated to Our Lady and Saints, enrich your Catholic faith, and open your heart to receive Blessings and Graces along the way that will encourage you throughout your lifelong pilgrimage.

The price is $5,295.00 CAD per person based on Double Occupancy. The price includes Fuel Surcharge and Airport Taxes ($849.68 CAD) and are subject to change without notice until the time of ticketing. The supplement for an individual room is $920.00 CAD.

To register and for more information please contact: Gateways International, (905) 889-1681 Toll-Free 1-800-268-0900 Ext. 233 or edgar@gateways-international.com . There is also a flyer on the bulletin board in the front foyer.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Livestreaming

For the past several weeks our Sunday 9:00 a.m. livestreaming has not been working properly. We ordered a new hard drive replacement due to a root virus that affected the current hard drive partition. The livestreaming is now fully operational.

Thank you to our parishioners who are unable to join us in person for Sunday mass and join us every Sunday via the livestream. It’s important to us that you continue to feel part of the St. Ignatius Loyola parish community!

RCIC First Communion Program

This is a reminder that the first RCIC First Holy Communion Class (for students not attending our three parish schools or who missed receiving the sacrament in Grade 2), will take place in the parish hall on Tuesday February 27 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Students have already registered.

Free Catholic Estate Planning Webinar

The Archdiocese of Toronto & Catholic Cemeteries Estate Planning Team is facilitating a free Catholic Estate Planning webinar on Saturday February 24 at 9:00 a.m.

You will learn how to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and through proper Estate Trustee selection, how to create your own legacy and about our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials and funerals.

To register, please scan the QR code on the poster on the front foyer bulletin board or send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar February 24” in the title line plus your name(s) in the body of the message.

Lenten Retreat at Queen of Apostles

Men and women are invited to attend Queen of Apostles Lenten Retreat on Saturday March 9 facilitated by the Centre Team. The retreat begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes Mass, snacks, and a hot lunch. The cost is $45 per person. To register please call, 905-278-5229 or office@qoa.ca .

New Programs being offered at Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin

Healthy Fathers Group – FREE – Tuesday February 27 to April 2 at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Healthy Fathers Group is open to fathers of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences. Learn about your child’s development, understand your fathering style and the role it plays in nurturing your child, identify your strengths and sharpen your parenting skills, share your parenting challenges, and receive direction and support and build a support network. The Program takes place in the Group Room, Suite 201 CFSPD 60 West Drive, Brampton. To register or for more info call 905-450-1608 ext. 112 or info@cfspd.com .

The HEAL Network (helping end abuse for life) – FREE

The HEAL Network is dedicated to helping mothers and their children heal from exposure to domestic violence and is comprised of 20 collaborative agencies within Peel. Services include counselling for mothers and children up to age 18, psychoeducational and therapeutic group counselling, workshops for youth on violence prevention and leadership and youth groups in schools. To schedule an appointment call, 905-450-1608 ext. 119 or www.cfspd.com .

CONNECT Clinic – Courage Hope Accessibility

Walk into the CONNECT clinic for a same day initial assessment to be connected with the appropriate resources for those seeking counselling, psychotherapy, wellness and support groups, and support for people who have experience abuse. The clinic is open from 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m., first come, first served at CFSPD, 60 West Drive, Suite 201, Brampton. Subsidized services and sliding scales available. 905-450-1608 ext. 101.

Church Bulletin Advertising

Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin April 2024 and supports the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product of service, 905-624-4422.