CIRCULAR TO PARISHIONERS WEEK 76 - NOV 12, 2005
THE CHURCH OF JESUS TODAY
Where did Jesus minister? Where was Jesus’ “Church”? Where is Jesus’ Church today? Is it in the
streets, among the people – is that where we encounter Christ in the Living Gospel? Our Parish-in-
Exile continues to flourish in the streets and on the sidewalk. The Parish of St. Martin’s is spirited and
active “outside the walls”.
“There is such an enormous hunger for meaning in life, for comfort and consolation, for
forgiveness and reconciliation, for restoration and healing, that anyone who has any
authority in the Church should constantly be reminded that the best word to characterise
religious authority is compassion. Let’s keep looking at Jesus, whose authority was
expressed in compassion”. (Bread for the Journey by Fr Henri Nouwen)
Big things are accomplished by little things done sincerely; they are the threads that hold the fabric fast.
Here is a sampling of the activities of our Parish, activities that express the living Gospel, but
unfortunately are banished “beyond the pale” of restrictive ordinances of the current parish
administration.
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CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our (exiled) Choir is looking forward to welcoming you to their upcoming Annual Christmas
Concert on Sunday, 11th December, at St. Gregory’s Church, Rathburn & Kipling. Starting time is
7.30 pm. This is an evening’s entertainment that’s sure to put you in the spirit of Advent and Christmas.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER DANCE
Our (exiled) Knights of Columbus are busy planning a December Dinner Dance for Saturday, 10th
December, at St. Martin’s High School. Come and enjoy the company of fellow Knights and
parishioners. Dinner and dancing – all for $20 per person. Profits from this event will go towards
repairs of Martyrs Shrine at Midland.
Get your tickets now!
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PANETTONES – IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR!
Panettones will be available at the Knights of Columbus December Dinner Dance. You can also order
them by calling 905-272-0067. Cost? Just $15 each. Now, how many would you like of these
Christmas favourites? They will be available on the weekends of Dec. 10/11, and December 17/18.
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ANOTHER CLASSROOM FOR HAITI
Education is one of the most valuable gifts one can give. It is the tool to counter ignorance, to fight
poverty and disease, and to redress injustice. Earlier this year we helped finance the building of a
school in impoverished Haiti. Plans are now underway for a second Valentine’s Dance to raise funds
for a second classroom for this school. The date – Friday, 10th February, 2006. The venue once
again, is none other than the highly acclaimed Waterside Inn in Port Credit. Our first fundraiser for
Solidarite Sud in February 2005 was a resounding success. We are confident that Parishioners will
rally to make our second dinner dance an even bigger and better event. Mark your calendars now!
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CARING AND SHARING
We care about our Parish. We encourage parishioners to visit our church to spend time in private
prayer, to pray that God will return us to a loving unified community. Stay focused on God’s will, and
live the Gospel. We care too, about those in need. Here are some charitable organizations worthy of
our consideration:
1. Catholic Missions in Canada, 201-1155 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont. M4T 1W2
2. St. Vincent de Paul Society, 240 Church St., Toronto, Ont. M5B 1Z2
3. Birthright Mississauga, 307-2600 Edenhurst, Mississauga, Ont. L5A 3Z8
4. Dr. Simone’s Canadian Food for Children, 40 King George Rd. Toronto, ON M8X 1L3
5. Ian Anderson House, 430 Winston Churchill Blvd. Oakville, Ont. L6J 7X2
6. Solidarite-Sud (Haiti), c/o Maison Alonzo Wright, 2425A St-Louis St., Gatineau QC J8V 1E7
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Give us your feedback by email or phone call: Aisling Egan 416 671-4710
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 Patricia Russell 905 279-9205
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Email: bishop.boissonneau@rogers.com Fax: 416 207-4984
ambrozic@archtoronto.org Fax: 416 934-3452
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