CIRCULAR TO PARISHIONERS WEEK 84 - JAN 07, 2006
VISION FOR 2006 – ST. MARTIN OF TOURS NEW YEAR
Arise; shine, for your light has come (Isaiah 60:1)
1) Acknowledgement by authorities in the parish and archdiocese of the sorrow, pain, confusion
and betrayal endured by a great many loyal parishioners in recent years;
2) Hope that in the future, parishioners and clergy will dialogue in good faith; and with mutual
respect avoid recurrences of previous painful experiences;
3) A return to true peace and unity; and may responsible people strive with confidence to
communicate and listen with compassion;
4) An improvement in atmosphere, wherein all people feel welcome and appreciated as God’s
children;
5) A healing of those verbally and physically abused and of those who have been denied
Sacraments and other services, starting with a sincere apology and restitution of their dignity;
6) Respect for the true worth of all parishioners regardless of ability, culture or social status;
7) Mutual respect for people of differing opinions so that incidences of intimidation and physical
threat cease; e.g. when a few individuals (some employed by the parish) drive threateningly at
parishioners distributing flyers;
8) An end to the hatred stealthily permeating the parish, and a return to the love and compassion
we once enjoyed;
9) Return of organizations and their devoted workers who ministered to their fellow parishioners
with dedication and love in caring for the poor, tending to the ill and consoling the bereaved;
10) Confidence that our pastor will minister kindly to all parishioners in their time of need;
11) Cessation of lies and rumours that cause hurt and dissension;
12) We become a Christ-centered parish, where Jesus’ teachings are practiced with sincerity;
13) The financial administration of the parish will act responsibly, openly and with proper
accountability;
14) A representative Parish Council, strong and vigilant, be established for the welfare of all.
May St. Martin of Tours parish once again be a refuge from the trials of life.
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VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE ONE MONTH AWAY
Mark your calendar! Friday 10th Feb. at the Waterside Inn, Port Credit.
Our 2nd Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance will help build another schoolhouse in
Haiti. Book a table!
Contribute a prize! Plan to come! Last year’s event was a huge success.
Contact any of the following for tickets and information:
Pat DeAngelis 416 809-1819 Duncan Walker 905 277-9825
Lucy Pires 905 273-6093 Dunstan Bazely 905 275-3946
Judy Byrnes 905 275-1536 Aisling Egan 416 671-4710
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CHRISTMAS PANETTONE SALE - Our Knights of Columbus Council raised over
$1,000.00 in panettone sales. Well done! The Knights are grateful to all who supported their
fundraising.
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Email or fax your concern: bishop.boissonneau@rogers.com Fax: 416 207-4984
ambrozic@archtoronto.org Fax: 416 934-3452
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