Readings: Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time I appointed you a Prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1.4-5, 17-19

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1 Readings: Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time I appointed you a Prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1.4-5, Faith, hope, and love abide; the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians Like Elijah and Elisha, Jesus was not sent only to the Jewish people. Luke MASS INTENTIONS Saturday January 30 5:00 pm Mass: Maria Rosa & Florentino Marques Youth Choir Joining the Mass -Reception to follow Sunday January 31 / 4-C World Day For Consecrated Life St. Paul s Basilica, Toronto 3:00 pm 8:00 am Sacred Heart Mass: Mechefske & Rooth Families 9:00 am Mass: Brian Healy 11:00 am Mass: Kelly Jolliffe

2 Monday February 1 12:10 pm Mass: Mae Godin 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Course in Church Tuesday February 2 The Presentation Of The Lord 12:10 pm Mass: Rita McGlinchey Wednesday February 3 St. Blaise, Bishop, Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop 12:10 pm Mass: Eileen & Andrew Brown s Intention Thursday February 4 12:10 pm Mass: Mass For Vocations Friday February 5 St. Agatha, Virgin, Martyr 12:10 pm Mass: Tom Halpin First Friday Benediction Saturday February 6 St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs 9:00 am Mass: Theresa McPhee 5:00 pm Mass: Idalina & Armando Botecho Sunday February 7 / 5-C Marriage Sunday 8:00 am Sacred Heart Mass: Kelly Jolliffe 9:00 am Mass: Marianne Martin 11:00 am Mass: Rosa Spina, Lena Borrelli 1:00 pm First Reconciliation Meeting in Church

3 Marriage Weekend The weekend of February 6/7 in all parishes of the Archdiocese of Toronto has been designated as Marriage Sunday. A special weekend for Married Couples, Widows, Widower s. We will invite all married couples to renew their wedding vows during Mass at the same time we will pray for those preparing for marriage as well as all widows and widower s. Our prayers will also embrace those who are separated, divorced and facing troubles in their relationships. Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane Please join us on the weekend of February 6/7 for a Coffee after all the Masses. Join in the celebration of the Marriage Weekend by bringing in a photocopy of your wedding picture by January 31 st. Give to a welcomer or drop off at the parish office with Bride and Grooms name and Brides maiden name. They will be displayed in the hall on the weekend of February 6/ Marriage Preparation Program A Marriage Preparation course will be held at St. Columbkille Parish Hall, beginning Friday, April 8, Saturday, April 9 and ending on Sunday, April 10, 2016 following 11:00 am Mass. There will be a preparatory meeting with Deacon Alf and Raymonde Stong prior to the course for 1 hour. If you are interested please register by contacting the Parish Office at x121.

4 Sunday Brunch The Knights of Columbus will host a Sunday Brunch this Sunday, January 31 immediately following the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses. Come out and enjoy a delicious and economical Sunday breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausages, peameal bacon, potato, juice and desserts with coffee and tea. Cost: adults $5.00, children 6 to 12 $3.00 and Children 5 and under free. The Knights of Columbus next monthly meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 2. The Executive meeting at 6:30 pm followed by the General meeting at 7:00 pm. Please pray for those in our community who are sick and for those who have gone to be with the Lord: Archbishop Bohan; Joan Cranney; Tom Halpin; Peter Knowlson; Deacon McNeil and for victims of recent world tragedies.

5 Holy Father s Intentions for February Universal: Care for Creation - That we may take good care of creation a gift freely given- it for future cultivating and protecting generations. Evangelization: Asia That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia. Public Speaking Contest The Mary Matthews Public Speaking Contest sponsored by the CWL will take place on Monday, February 1 at 7:00 pm in the Guardian Angels Church Hall. Students from Notre Dame and St. Bernard Schools will be competing. We are inviting parishioners to come out and support these students. Refreshments will be provided. The winner will go on to participate in the Northern Region Contest which will be held on February 28 at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church in Bradford. The next Catholic Women s League Meeting will be Monday, February 8. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 pm followed by a Valentine Red Hat and Ugly Sweater Social. Come and have some fun. Win a prize for the best hat and sweater.

6 Monsignor Lee School Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Guardian Angels Parish Hall 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Menu Pancakes/Syrup/Sausages/Juice/Tea/Coffee/Dessert Cost Adults - $5.00 Children - $ Family Maximum - $ Please plan to join us for this annual community event. Lenten Discussion Join with others to discuss the book Rediscover Jesus (available soon). Starting Friday, February 12 after the 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross at Guardian Angels Church in the parish hall. Listen to what others gained from reading this inspiring book. Refreshments provided. The same opportunity will be offered Thursday mornings from 10:30 am 11:30 am starting February 18 in the Guardian Angels parish hall. Please contact Eileen Brown for more information at

7 Lenten Retreat A wonderful retreat is coming to our Churches on Saturday, February 20. This will be Hosted at Sacred Heart Church, Warminster. The retreat, Lent, The Road to New Life, will be led by Jim Dunn of the Archdiocese Office of Formation. Plan to attend from 10:00 am 2:00 pm, lunch provided. Reconciliation will be available during the day. Space is limited so register after Masses; there is no feee just a free-will offering. Invite a friend. Please contact the following people for more information. Eileen Brown Guardian Angels parishoners, Marg Mulvihill St.Columbkille parishioners, Marie Seaborn Sacred Heart parishioners, Eucharistic Miracle Exhibition The Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Women s League are sponsoring this event in the Guardian Angels parish hall. Beginning Monday, February 29 to Friday, March 4, The Vatican International Exhibition is comprised of a set of 173 posters about miracles related to the Eucharist that have happened around the world. The verified accounts date from as early as the 3 rd Century, with the latest date being Its purpose is to increase the awareness of the real presence of our Lord in the Eucharist: the consecrated bread becomes his Body and the consecrated wine becomes His Blood! (John 6:56). The celebration will begin with an opening Mass Monday, February 29 at 12:10 pm. The Exhibit will be open daily from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

8 St. Columbkille Mass Time Change MASS TIME CHANGE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 TH ONLY. THE SATURDAY EVENING MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 5:00 PM TO ACCOMMODATE OUR PARISH DINNER. Lasagna Dinner will be held on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 beginning with social time at 6:00 pm and dinner served at 6:30 pm. For tickets please contact Karen McIsaac at or Margaret Mulvihill at Ticket price is $20.00 per adult. Children under 12 years $ Family price: includes 2 adults and up to 3 children under 12 years $ Children under 3 years are free.

9 Upcoming Events Feb 8 Birchmere Home Mass: Kathleen Page 10:30 am Feb 10 Ash Wednesday-Mass celebrated at 12:10 pm & 7:00 pm Feb 14 Second Collection: Church Projects Mar 5 Lift Jesus Higher Rally; Metro Toronto Convention Centre Bus from Guardian Angels. If interested call Eileen at