Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter!

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1 EASTER 2015 URBI ET ORBI (Blessing to the City of Rome and the World) of His Holiness, Pope Francis: Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen! Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness! Out of love for us, Jesus Christ stripped himself of his divine glory, emptied himself, took on the form of a slave and humbled himself even to death, death on a cross. For this reason God exalted him and made him Lord of the universe. Jesus is Lord! By his death and resurrection, Jesus shows everyone the way to life and happiness: this way is humility, which involves humiliation. This is the path which leads to glory. Only those who humble themselves can go towards the things that are above, towards God (cf. Col 3:1-4). The proud look down from above ; the humble look up from below. On Easter morning, alerted by the women, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it open and empty. Then they drew near and bent down in order to enter it. To enter into the mystery, we need to bend down, to abase ourselves. Only those who abase themselves understand the glorification of Jesus and are able to follow him on his way. The world proposes that we put ourselves forward at all costs, that we compete, that we prevail But Christians, by the grace of Christ, dead and risen, are the seeds of another humanity, in which we seek to live in service to one another, not to be arrogant, but rather respectful and ready to help. This is not weakness, but true strength! Those who bear within them God s power, his love and his justice, do not need to employ violence; they speak and act with the power of truth, beauty and love. Dear Parishioners, We wish you a happy, healthy and blessed celebration of Easter! Fr. Francis Veselé prežitie Veľkonočných sviatkov! Fr. Andrew Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych! Fr. Prasanth

2 The angel said to The women, Do not be afraid, for I know That you are looking for Jesus, Who was crucified. He is not here: He has Risen!

3 Readings: Easter Sunday We ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Seek the things that are above, where Christ is. According to the Scripture: Jesus must rise from the dead. Acts 10.34a, Colossians John Mass Intentions Saturday March 26 8:00 pm Solemn Easter Vigil Mass: Kay Townes Reception to follow in parish hall Easter Sunday March 27 / Resurrection of the Lord Second Collection: Church Projects 8:00 am Sacred Heart Mass: People of the Church 9:00 am Mass: Bill & Helen Steffler 11:00 am Mass: Raffaele, Raffaela & Domenica De Raffele

4 Easter Monday March 28 Parish Office Closed 9:00 am Mass: For Benefactors Tuesday March 29 12:10 pm Mass: Bruno Bertucci; Joe & Nazzarana Pisani Wednesday March 30 12:10 pm Mass: Antonio Vavala Thursday March 31 12:10 pm Mass: Terance Pinkney Friday April 1 12:10 pm Mass: Josephine Fleming First Friday Benediction Saturday April 2 9:00 am Mass: Audrey Molnar 5:00 pm Mass: Noel Fernandes 1 st Holy Communion Divine Mercy Sunday April 3 8:00 am Sacred Heart Mass: Kelly Jolliffe 9:00 am Mass: Mae Godin 1 st Holy Communion 11:00 am Mass: Chris & Mary Kenny Devotion to the Divine Mercy will be held in Guardian Angels Church Sunday, April 3 at the 11:00 am Mass. Parishioners and visitors are welcome to attend!

5 Thank you! The Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women s League would like to thank our members, Fr. Andrew and the parish office staff for all their work to make the Eucharistic Miracle exhibit possible. About 130 people enjoyed the exhibit and about $100 was raised for a worthy cause. Holy Father s Intentions for April Universal: Small Farmers That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labour. Evangelization: African Christians That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid politicalreligious conflicts. Saint John Paul II Day in Ontario Saturday, April 2, 2016 will mark the second Saint John Paul II Day in Ontario (as declared in 2014). To commemorate this occasion, on this day, the City of Toronto will raise the Vatican flag at the courtesy flag pole in Nathan Phillips Square. The event will include music and brief remarks from dignitaries. All are welcome to attend this special event. The late pontiff visited the Archdiocese of Toronto in 1984 and 2002 as part of World Youth Day celebrations. World Youth Day 2016 will take place this summer in Krawkow, Poland.

6 Baptism Preparation / Baptism A Baptism Preparation Course for infants will take place Monday, April 4 at 7:00 pm in Guardian Angels Church. If you are not registered, please pick up forms at the Parish Office. The Baptism will take place Sunday, April 10 at 1:00 pm. Pro-Life Dinner The Annual Pro-Life Roast Beef dinner will be Saturday, April 16 at Guardian Angels beginning at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious meal and support our efforts to protect the vulnerable in our society. Tickets are $ Please contact Eileen at or Anne at Church Bulletin Advertising Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our Church Bulletin. The advertising will begin in June 2016 and supports the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Please call Liturgical Publications at Upcoming Events Mar 31St. Bernard School Mass: Donor s Intention 9:30 am Spencer House Mass: Donor s Intention 10:30 am

7 Parish Stewardship Guardian Angels Parish Total Donation: March 19/ March 21/ $ 4,756 $ 4,337 Sacred Heart Mission Total Donation: March 19/ March 21/ $ 516 $ 191 St. Francis of Assisi Church Roast Beef Dinner When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Cost: $18.00 per person and $50.00 per family Happy hour from 5:00 pm to 6:000 pm. Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings. For tickets contact Pat Grisdale at

8 Happy Easter from all of us at Guardian Angels! Blessings to you and your Family!