The Gift of Being a Mother Before I was myself you made me, me
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The Gift of Being a Mother Before I was myself you made me, me
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 13, 2012 The Gift of Being a Mother Before I was myself you made me, me With love and patience, discipline and tears, Then bit by bit stepped back to set me free, Allowing me to sail upon my sea, Though well within the headlands of your fears. Before I was myself you made me, me With dreams enough of what I was to be And hopes that would be sculpted by the years, Then bit by bit stepped back to set me free, Relinquishing your powers gradually To let me shape myself among my peers. Before I was myself you made me, me, For love inspires learning naturally: The mind assents to what the heart reveres. And so it was through love you made me, me By slowly stepping back to set me free. What is a mother? A mother is someone who’s wonderful at listening and encouraging and making a positive difference. A mother is someone whose life is incredibly full of responsibilities and joys. People she loves – love her in return. – Author Unknown GROWING IN Spirit, Community, and Service YOUTH FORMATION Congratulations to the children that received First Holy Communion last weekend. We express our thanks to the children, their parents, the teachers and staff who helped to prepare them for receiving the sacrament. Jack Badali Audrey Dior Balcita Bianca Maria Barsan Andrei Batuk Lena Black Leya Bou Mojahed Liam James Alexander Brearley Santina Jane Domenica Brearley Arden Chan Simone Cheng Nicholas Chow Diana Vanessa Crasnianu Emilie Yasmin Darago Mateo B Delgado Avery Rose DeMarco Serena Valerie De Stefano Sofia Isabella Dininio Sofia Dutto Jainna Richelle Fernandez Owen John Robert Grand Meaghan Kathleen Hill Dylan Hillick Caitlyn Jacqueline Hsu Julia lantorno Coel Jackson Julian Joaquim Riana Kassam Amaya Grace Ko Duide Ezekiel Lagmay Sean Raymond La Madrid Sophie Lang Connor Law Brian Alexander Lee Chloe Alexis Lipana Evan Lobo Matthew Long Jack Chin Mackley Ellie Martin Amanda Mayer Isabella McPherson Uribe Jacob Benito Bernard Meadows Marcus Mersch Andrew C Nowak Braeden Orat-ota Ella O'Rourke Aaron Z Paguirigan Jenna Payette Frederico Paz Claudia Beatrix Perez Pavan Alessandra Camille V Perreras Tyler Quattrociocchi Douglas Gifford Rogers Maria Jose Sanchez Muredach Shanly Conrad Stanek Cassia Sullivan Nicholas Toews Nicholas Trombley Maya Verma Sonya Verma Alan Visnovsky Kaitlyn Wan Sonya Weerasinghe Andrew Wright Samantha Gisela Wright Luna Utrera GROWING IN Spirit, Community, and Service YOUTH MINISTRY Transitions Retreat for Grades 11 and 12 Sunday, May 27 from 11AM to 2:30PM What are you doing? Where are you going? Why? If you're wondering what will happen after graduating high school, join us for a retreat where we will explore all the opportunities available and how to keep it all in perspective. We have a fantastic speaker lined up and we will finish off the afternoon with a free BBQ! Please RSVP with Jonathan! Volunteer Opportunities If you’re looking for volunteer hours, we’ve been told of some great opportunities with the Knights of Columbus, our local food bank or with the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Please let Jonathan know if you’re interested! Junior Youth Movie Night! Thursday, May 24 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Our Youth Leadership Team is proud to host another fantastic movie night for everyone in grades 5 to 7. We will be watching Monsters Inc. and there will be lots of popcorn for everyone! Contact [email protected], visit us at facebook.com/bonaventure.youth or call 416 447 5571 x258 SOCIAL MINISTRY St. Vincent de Paul Camps The Society offers a week long camping experience to children whose families may be experiencing financial or domestic hardship. Families can contact the Society to determine their eligibility. Families who qualify can register by calling 416.390.9495 or emailing [email protected]. Spaces are allotted on a first come first served basis. Camp Ozanam is for boy ages 6 – 12, and Marygrove Camp is for girls, ages 5 – 13. Hunger Never Takes a Vacation We ask you to remember those in our community who are struggling to make ends meet and help to put food on their table. At all weekend masses, a basket of food will be brought to the altar along with our gifts of bread and wine as a gentle reminder of our love of Christ witnessed in our sharing with others in need. PLEASE – When you come to Church remember to bring a can of soup, vegetables or other food staple with you as an offering to God for our sisters and brothers who need our support. Homebound Ministry Please call the parish ministry center if you or someone you know is no longer able to attend Mass. Both the Friars and several of our parish Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist visit the elderly and infirm parishioners. Without your assistance, we are at a loss as to who might be missing from our list and would welcome a personal visit. Looking for Volunteers – St. Bonaventure Welcoming Committee We are thankful to God for the wonderful blessing of new parishioners joining our parish as we recognize that the sign of a viable parish is its witness to the faith which attracts new members and participants in the community’s faith life. An essential component of inviting new people to join us in worship is that our parish promotes a Spirit of Welcome to every person choosing to be with us. So in an effort to help an idea become a reality, our parish community is looking for volunteers willing to serve on a Parish Welcoming Committee. If you have an interest, please contact Fr. Paul. GROWING IN Spirit, Community, and Service ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Wednesday 7:30 pm, Francis Room AA members meet regularly to help each other recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership. The primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP Living with Gratitude, Every Saturday at 10:00 am, Bonaventure Room The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds whose lives have been affected by the compulsive drinking of a family member or friend. Al-Anon can help family and friends through the sharing of experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. PILGRIMAGE OPPORTUNITY COME…Journey with us on “The Way of the Saints” in Italy September 16-27, 2012 St. Anthony of Padua; St. Catherine of Sienna; St. Dominic; St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi; St. Benedict and St. Scholastica; St. Rita of Cascia… This will be an extraordinary journey, with Father Philip Chircop as Chaplain, to Venice, Padua, Florence, Sienna, Assisi, Norcia, Cascia, Rieti, Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri, Naples and Rome. BOOK EARLY to reserve your seat Deadline for sending registration is May 30, 2012 To register, please contact: Joanne Cothran, National Director, Skylink Holidays Tel: 416 849 6629 Toll Free: 1 866 296 3345 Fax: 416 391 0986 News from St. Clare Inn Thanks to your ongoing generosity, this year is the 5th anniversary of St. Clare Inn. Your support continues to make a major impact on improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable in our society. Great Deal on Rain Barrels: Now that it is mandatory for City of Toronto property owners to disconnect their downspouts, a rainbarrel is an excellent and cost efficient way to capture water and reuse it for irrigation. In gratitude for your support, rain barrels are available for only $60. You can pre-order at www.rainbarrel.ca/stclareinn and pick up your rain barrel at St. Bonaventure on Saturday, May 26. Twenty dollars of every rain barrel sold will go to support St. Clare Inn. Mark Your Calendar for Linda’s Walk, Saturday, August 11: Donate just one morning of your time and make a difference in the lives of homeless women. It's an easy 5k walk ending with a free barbeque. Details and registration information are available at www.stclareinn.org Marriage Encounter Weekend Another honeymoon is a perfect way for a couple to celebrate their marriage. Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre offers married couples the privacy, comfort, hospitality and inspiring program that encourage couples to continue exploring their lives together. The next weekend is June 15-17. For information telephone: 905-278-8879, 905-829-0116, 416-694-1742 or register at Queen of Apostles: 905-278-5229. GROWING IN Spirit, Community, and Service COMMUNITY LIFE Community Consultation Meeting Monday May 14, 2012 at 7:00pm Main Hall, Parish Centre Consultation meeting will be held potential replacement for Don Mills Civitan Community Centre and Arena. Meeting is sponsored by Don Mills Residents Inc. Help Plant Our Church Gardens Saturday, May 26, 9:30 am Each spring, parishioners plant our church gardens, which we all enjoy. Come meet other parishioners and get a little exercise. We will provide lunch. Call the Ministry Centre if you can help. Prayer Requests For private prayer contact Friar Boniface, 416.447.5571 x 500. Please call Mary Edwards 416.423.5899, to place a request with the Prayer Network. Meditation Garden The meditation garden includes a walkway covered in tumbled paving stones. These paving stones can be used to honour someone on their birthday or anniversary, to remember deceased loved ones or simply to have your name associated with this place of peace. If you are interested in buying a brick, please contact the Ministry Centre before May 27, 2012. A Women's Celebration of Spring Sunday, May 27, Donalda Club, $35 All women in the parish are welcome to join the CWL for brunch. Call Mary Moyser for further information 416.444.5118. Tickets will be available after mass. Hawaiian LUAU and Show Saturday, June 2, 2012, 6:00 pm - Main Hall The CWL presents the 2012 Hawaiian Fundraising LUAU and Show at the Parish Centre on June 2, 2012. Proceeds go towards the purchase of the Parish kitchen Appliances. Tickets are 35.00 and they will be sold after masses in May or call Linda Etzkorn at 416-510-0264. STEWARDSHIP May 6 Sunday Offertory Collection Regular Collection $12,307 Pre-authorized donations $2,980 Expenses Sharelife $ 2,500 Maintenance $ 105 Thank you for your generous donations and continued support of our parish. $10,898 Second Collection – Sunday May 20, 2012 The Pope’s Pastoral Works When you consider your estate plans, remember your spiritual family! Truly your parish has been a part of your faith development, a member of your family. So please, if you are able, consider this request as a way of guaranteeing the health of your spiritual family long into the future. Please consider a bequest as part of your plans to benefit your parish. Through your estate, your membership in our extended community of faith will continue in perpetuity. And may God who loved you into this life reward your generosity in eternal life. Thank you! GROWING IN Spirit, Community, and Service Remembering Loved Ones Let us remember to pray for all our deceased family members, friends and loved ones especially our fellow parishioners, and in particular, Lina Stahlschmidt, mother of parishioner Lisa Stahlschmidt. May God grant them eternal life and love, as well as peace and consolation to their families and friends. Ministry Centre Contacts Friar Paul Lininger, Pastor [email protected]; ext. 234 Friar Daniel Quackenbush, Associate Pastor [email protected]; ext. 233 Friar David Suckling, Pastoral Associate [email protected] ; ext 232 Friar Canice Connors, Sacramental Minister [email protected] Connie Durante, Parish Manager [email protected] ; ext. 224 Jeanette Williams, Pastoral Assistant [email protected] ;ext. 222 Jonathan Nix, Youth Minister [email protected]; ext. 258 Norman Bell, Franciscans’ Business Administrator [email protected]; ext. 231 Liturgy This Week in Our Parish Community Life 9:00 am † Marie Sullivan Monday May 14 6:15 pm 7:00 pm Sparks & Brownies/Francis Room Community Consultation/Main Hall 9:00 am † Florence & Clifford Noronha Tuesday May 15 9:30 am 7:30 pm Theology & Tea/Francis Room Small Faith Group/ Bonaventure Room 9:00 am † Maria Stoff 9:00 am † Friars, Sisters & Benefactors of the Order 9:00 am † Joseph Some 9:00 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:30 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm † Gerry Bryan Reconciliation † Mary Cockburn Parishioners † Antonio Lisowicz † Mark Van Steen Wednesday 6:00 pm May 16 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Thursday 6:30 pm May 17 7:00pm Friday May 18 Saturday May 19 Sunday May 20 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am DMRI Annual Meeting/Main Hall Inquiry Meeting/Oak Room Alcoholics Anonymous/Francis Room Brownies/Bonaventure Room Alpha Program/Francis Room St. John Vianny –SFO/Main Hall Christian Meditation/Oak Room Al-Anon / Bonaventure Room Sunday Coffee Sanctuary Lamps: † Lina Stahlschmidt Vigil Candles: The Della Rocca Family GROWING IN Spirit, Community, and Service GROWING IN Spirit, Community, and Service