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Reflection on the Readings for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary TimeGod says to all of us, “be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.” The Second Vatican Council teaches us that we can reach holiness by gratefully acknowledging the gifts God has given us and cooperating...Posted: Feb-18-2023 -
Continuing the Journey of Reconciliation with the Indigenous PeoplesOn February 8, 2023, the Bishops of Canada released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation, and hope with the Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit, and...Posted: Feb-18-2023
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REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL FOR THE 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEIn today’s Gospel, Jesus boldly says, “You have heard what was said to those of ancient times … but I say to you…” He challenges his followers to go above and beyond their limits of...Posted: Feb-11-2023
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 50/50 LOTTERYTickets are now available for purchase for the Ontario Knights of Columbus 50/50 Draw. They can be purchased online from the St. Brigid’s Council by using the following website.By purchasing tickets through the St. Brigid&rsquo...Posted: Feb-11-2023
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REFLECTION FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEWe must not be stewards with gloomy and sour faces, but ones that shine with the peace and joy of knowing we are beloved children of God. Pope Francis says that “we need smiling Christians, not because they take...Posted: Feb-04-2023
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OUR PATRON SAINTSt. Brigid, with an initial group of seven companions, is credited with organizing communal consecrated religious life for women in Ireland. She founded two monasteries; one for men, the other for women. Brigid became the first Abbess of Kildare and...Posted: Feb-04-2023
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31st WORLD DAY OF THE SICK | FEBRUARY 11THPope Francis’s message for the 31st World Day of the Sick is titled: “Take care of him” – Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing. In light of the Church’s synodal journey, Pope Francis...Posted: Feb-04-2023
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PRAYER FOR WORLD DAY OF THE SICKHealing and merciful God, you walked among us, brought healing, and looked with compassion on the most vulnerable. Help us not to reject our human vulnerability but see it as a condition that welcomes the need and kindness of another...Posted: Feb-04-2023
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REFLECTION FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAfter labouring in the temple for his entire life, Simeon was rewarded with the gift of beholding Christ with his own eyes. The reward of Simeon is the reward awaiting all of Christ’s faithful stewards. When the commitment...Posted: Jan-28-2023
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SPECIAL THANKSA special Thanks to the many priests who have assisted us during Fr. Shibil’s absence. Fr. Roshan D’SouzaFr. Eric Rodrigues Fr. Walter Werbylo Fr. Prakash Lohale Fr. Charles Egbulefu...Posted: Jan-28-2023
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VOCATION SEEDS“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven..." Do not be discouraged by jeers...Posted: Jan-28-2023
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YOUTH INTERFAITH VIDEO CONTEST 2023The Office for Interreligious Dialogue invites high school students to participate in the Youth Interfaith Video Contest sponsored by the Dominican Friars of Toronto in collaboration with The Catholic Register and Salt + Light Media. The theme of the contest is...Posted: Jan-28-2023
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REFLECTION ON THE READINGS FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEJust as He called His apostles, Jesus says to us, “come, follow me.” Jesus calls us to accept the mission of being true stewards of Christ for His glory and the good of the Church. Let us imitate...Posted: Jan-21-2023
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ST. BRIGID'S FEAST DAY | FEBRUARY 4th & 5thIn honour of our Patron Saint, our February 4th & 5th weekend Masses will be celebrated in honour of St. Brigid. Please join us for these special celebrations. All are welcomePosted: Jan-21-2023
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 50/50 LOTTERYStarting in February, St. Brigid’s Knight’s Council will be participating in an Ontario-wide Knights of Columbus 50/50 Lottery. The lottery runs throughout the year with smaller quarterly draws culminating in a final large draw...Posted: Jan-21-2023
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TCDSB KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONKindergarten in the Toronto Catholic District School Board provides children with a variety of learning experiences in a caring, faith-based environment. Children born in 2019 are eligible to attend Junior Kindergarten in September 2023. Registration for the 2023-2024...Posted: Jan-21-2023
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A REFLECTION ON THE READINGS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESt. John the Baptist used his gifts of prophecy and preaching to help make Christ known. Likewise, Cardinal Collins, in his Pastoral Letter on Stewardship, says that our time, talent and treasure “are the gifts that each of us...Posted: Jan-14-2023
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MOTHER TERESA DOCUMENTARY COMING TO TORONTO THEATRESMother Teresa: No Greater Love, the newest film from the Knights of Columbus, will be showing at two theatres in the Archdiocese of Toronto this month. On Sunday, January 22, it will be screening at Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Toronto...Posted: Jan-14-2023
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WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITYJanuary 18-25, 2023, marks the annual celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU). This year’s message of Isaiah 1:17, “Do good; seek justice,” inspires all of us to pray and work...Posted: Jan-14-2023
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TCDSB KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONKindergarten in the Toronto Catholic District School Board provides children with a variety of learning experiences in a caring, faith-based environment. TCDSB looks forward to welcoming new students for the 2023-2024 school year. Children born in 2019 are...Posted: Jan-14-2023
