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Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
1Kings 8.22-23,27-30; Mark 7. 1-13
9:00 a.m. Mass for the Intention
+ Ted Fichter
7:00 p.m. Mass for the Intentions
+ Domenico Commisso
+ Rommel Sarmiento

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
1Kings 10. 1-10; Mark 7. 14-23
9:00 a.m. Mass for the Intention
+ Peter Hoang Trung Hoa

Thursday, February 9, 2012
1 Kings 11. 4-13; Mark 7. 24-30
9:00 a.m. Mass for the Intention
+ Roger & Lucille Beaudoin
10:00 a.m. Confirmation Rehearsal
1:00 p.m. Confirmation Rehearsal

Friday, February 10, 2012
Saint Scholastica
1Kings 11. 29-32;12.19; Mark 7. 31-37
9:00 a.m. Mass for the Intentions
+Brandon Ambler
+ Donato Figueroa

Saturday, February 11, 2012
10:30 a.m. Confirmations
2:00 p.m. Confirmations
4:00 p.m. Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. Mass

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 12, 2012
Leviticus 13.1-2,45-46; 1Corinthians 10.31-11.1; Mark 1. 40-45

Share Lent 2012
The theme this year is Help a Just World Take Root.

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass
On Sunday, September 9, 2012 Bishop Douglas Crosby will celebrate a Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Hamilton at 2:00 p.m. for couples married 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years in the year 2012. (Space allows room for Anniversary couples only - those married 60 years or more may bring 1 guest). To participate in the celebration, please refer to the poster in the Narthex of the church.

Next Young at Heart Get Together
When: Friday, February 10th after the Mass
What: Valentine Social
Who: All are invited to join in with coffee, goodies and a sing along.

Persons Separated and Divorced
Learning to Cope ( Level 1) is a ten week support program starting Tuesday, February 28th (7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) For persons experiencing the trauma of a separation or divorce. For more information, please contact the Family Ministry Office at (905) 528-7988 ext. 2249. Cost: $35.00 Past participants are welcome to inquire about other Levels programs available.

Upcoming Faith Development Opportunities:

Lenten Programs:

Vatican Council II 50th Anniversary Presentations:
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vatican Council II we will be offering four presentations. This Ecumenical Council was the most authoritative Church teaching in the past 100 years and has provided us with direction for our future. We will be reflecting on what happened at this Council, what changes it has brought to the Church and what it means for our future. Registration will take place February 11/12 or any time at the parish office. Cost is $10.00

Thursday March 1, 7 p.m. What Happened in 1962?

Thursday March 8, 7 p.m. Catholics and the Bible?

Thursday March 22, 7 p.m. Catholics and Other Religions?

Thursday March 29, 7 p.m. The People of God. Being Catholic in the 21st Century.

Catholicism Series: Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Thursday afternoons, 1 p.m.
(We will be watching 5 episodes of this documentary series created by Fr. Robert Barron. Each episode is approximately 50 minutes and will be followed by an opportunity for discussion and questions. For more information about the series see, www.catholicismseries.com or www.wordonfire.org ) You are not required to attend each session, come out to as many or as few as you choose. A registration will take place the weekend of February 18/19 or email Fr. Mark directly at mgatto@saintmatthew.ca

It will be offered on Monday evenings, with the same episode repeated on Thursday afternoons to be available to as many people as possible. Maximum capacity is 100.

Episode 1 (Amazed & Afraid) Mon. February 27, Thurs. March 1

Episode 2 (The Teachings of Jesus) - Mon. March 5, Thurs. March 8

Episode 3 (The Ineffable Mystery of God) - Mon. March 12, March 15

Episode 4 (Mary, the Mother of God) - Mon. March 19, Thurs. March 22

Episode 5 (Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure) - Mon. March 26, Thurs. March 29

Sunday Offering Envelopes
If you would like to use weekly envelopes, as a means of supporting the church and obtaining a tax receipt, please contact the parish office at (905) 825-0219.

Please keep in mind the alternative to weekly envelopes is the ‘pre-authorized’ giving method. Forms for this are also available through the office. You determine the amount and frequency of giving, and do not require a box of envelopes.

Healthy Minds
Loyola Catholic School Council will host a beneficial parent presentation entitled
Healthy Minds
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Loyola High School Library
For more information, see the flyer on the bulletin board in the Narthex. To reserve your seat and ensure adequate resources, please email Shari Whaley at
swhaley@saintmatthew.ca

Seminary Collection
The annual Diocesan collection in support of the seminarians of the Diocese of Hamilton takes place this weekend. A seminarian is someone who is studying and preparing to be a priest. Please remember in your prayers the 16 seminarians who are preparing for priestly service in the Diocese of Hamilton. A diocesan priest commits himself to serve the people of God in loving imitation of Christ who came not to be served, but to serve.

For personal profiles of the seminarians , for more information about seminary formation and any other questions concerning priestly and religious vocations within the Diocese of Hamilton, please contact Father K. Cull at 1 (905) 528-7988 ext 2240 or visit www.vocationinfo.ca