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Sacred Liturgy
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 6. 1-11 Luke 6. 12-19
9:00 a.m. Mass with the Intention
+ Babu Prakash
+ Remy D’Souza
7:00 p.m. Mass with the Intentions
+ Dorothy Brogan
+ Pompeo Donatelli

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Birth of Mary
Romans 8. 28-30; Matthew 1.1-16,18-23
9:00 a.m. Mass with the Intention
+Sandra Massaro

Thursday, September 9, 2010
1 Corinthians 8.1b-7,11-13; Luke 6. 27-38
9:00 a.m. Mass with the Intention
+ Blannid Cranney

Friday, September 10, 2010
1 Corinthians 9. 16-19,22b-27
9:00 a.m. Mass with the Intentions
+ Carlos & Visilia Coelho
+Iolanda Pasut

Saturday, September 11, 2010
1:00 p.m. Wedding - John Gonzalvo & Celia Lima
4:00 p.m. Reconciliation
5:00 p.m. Eucharist

Sunday, September 12, 2010
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 32. 7-11,13-14; 1Timothy 1. 12-17; Luke 15. 1-32

Dance Lessons are Back!
A new 8 week session starts September 22nd 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday for 8 weeks, followed by a winter and spring session.
Jive, Salsa, Waltz, Fox-trot, Quick-Step, Rumba, Cha-Cha and more. Come out and ‘Dance with the Stars’, your fellow Saint Matthew Parishioners and have fun!
8 - 1 hour lessons $64.00 per person paid in advance
OR
$10.00 per lesson - pay as you go.
Call Ellen Dean or Milan Yankovich (905) 469-6581 or Ellen’s work at (905) 815-0115 ext. 232.

In Our Parish This Week..............
Tuesday, September 7
7:30 p.m. Uganda Trip Meeting (St. Matt room)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
9:30 a.m. Cards (St. Matthew room)

Thursday, September 9, 2010
7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Friday, September 10, 2010
9:30 a.m. Young At Heart get together (Hall)

Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00 a.m. R.C.I.A retreat

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The RCIA will resume in our parish in September. The process of study, reflection and celebration assists those adults in their journey into the Catholic faith community.
If you or someone you know would like to join the Catholic Church, please contact Father Mark, mgatto@saintmatthew.ca OR Carol McLean cmclean49@cogeco.ca (905) 847-1829.

Parish Group Volunteer Trip to Africa
Parishioners of Saint Matthew Parish are invited to participate in a 14 day group volunteer trip to Uganda in February 2011. This experience is being coordinated by Paul and Debbie Dinner, parishioners of Saint Matthew. Please contact Paul and Debbie Dinner at
(905)827-0234 to ask any questions.

Knights of Columbus
Mary Mother of God Council 14446
Respect Life Sunday Mass
Family BBQ Fundraiser for Halton Pro-Life
& Oakville’s Life Chain
Celebrate God’s most precious Gift of Human Life
by attending the Respect Life Mass at
Mary Mother of God Church, Oakville
on Respect Life Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the 11:00 am Mass. Immediately after Mass join in theFamily BBQ Fundraiser outside the
Church to raise funds for Halton Pro-Life.
After the BBQ everyone is encouraged to attend Oakville’s Life Chain at the
corner of Dundas and Trafalgar Roads from 2:30 pm– 3:30 pm for a silent witness to respect life.

Children in Public or Private School
(Pre-registration form)
If your child is in grade 2 or grade 8 and not enrolled in one of our parish’s catholic schools, please complete the following information and return it next Sunday. The First Eucharist program begins in October (Wednesday evenings) and the Confirmation program in January (Thursday evenings for 5 weeks).

Child’s Name: ______________________________

Address: ________________________________

Postal Code: ______________________________

Telephone: _______________________________

Grade: ________ School: ____________________

Check as appropriate

First Reconciliation: (____)

First Eucharist: (____)

Confirmation: (grade 8 or older) (____)


Parish Registration
If you are new to the parish, or have moved within the parish, please complete and RETURN a registration form. These forms are found in the main entrance area of the church or the parish office. Registering with the parish is a sign of your commitment to our community and provides us with valuable information to be better able to serve you and your family.

Development and Peace
Helping Flood Victims in Pakistan
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused devastating floods in several parts of the country. The Government of Pakistan estimates that 13.8 million people have bee affected and the situation is expected to worsen as the waters of the Indus River continue to swell. Development and Peace will be accepting donations from Canadians to further help with this emergency response. Donations can be made by telephone (1 888 664-3387), the website www.devp.org or by sending a cheque made out to Development and Peace, 1425 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 3rd Floor, Montreal, Quebec. H3G 1T7.

CWL Welcome Back Meeting - Sunday September 12th
We would like to invite all CWL members to our Welcome Back Meeting on Sunday, September 12th after the 12 noon Mass (approximately 1 p.m.) We will be providing a light lunch with tea provided by Charles Tea. Charles Tea is owned by a parishioner, Stefan Atton, who will be attending our meeting with a tea master to share information about teas and to show us how to make an exceptional cup of tea. There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex for this event this weekend. Please make sure to sign up for this as we need to know the number attending to order lunch and to be able to provides enough tea for all. See you there!!

CWL Pilgrimage to the Martyr’s Shrine in Midland - Saturday, September 25
The CWL is organizing a pilgrimage to The Martyr’s Shrine on Saturday, September 25. There will be a 56 seat air conditioned coach to and from Midland with lunch provided.
Price - $40.00/per person for CWL members
$45.00/per person for spouses & non-CWL
(Lunch and admission fee included)
Time - depart Saint Matthew at 9:00 a.m.
Return at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets on sale after all masses on the weekends of September 4/5 and September 11/12
All are welcome

Masterworks of Oakville Chorus and Orchestra - Carmina Burana and Poullenc Gloria Performance November 26, 27- St. Matthew Church
Volunteers needed: stage set up, ushers, ticket takers, reception. Also, if you would like to be a sponsor or advertise in the printed programme. Please contact Don Cangiano at (905) 827-9557 for more information.

Cursillo Weekends
Interested in deepening your faith and enhancing your spiritual journey in daily life at home and at work?
Consider participating in a Cursillo weekend. It is 3 days long but lasts a lifetime.
Women’s Retreat - October 1 - 3rd
Men’s Retreat - October 22 - 24th
For more information, call Ellen Dean or Milan Yankovich (905) 469-6581 or Ellen’s work (905) 815-0115 ext. 232