Marygrove Camp for Girls & Camp Ozanam for Boys
2012.05.09 - 07:50

Summer Camp for Girls and Boys - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will operate summer camps for girls (Marygrove Camp) and boys (Camp Ozanam). Marygrove Camp is a residential camp for young girls, ages 5-13 that runs for 7 eight day sessions starting June 27th and ending August 29th, 2012. Camp Ozanam is a residential camp for boys, ages 6-13 that runs 4 weekly sessions from August 2nd to August 29th. Space is limited and preference is given to those that might never get such an opportunity. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2012. Contact Rob Greenaway at 647-400-9001. Donations are gratefully appreciated.

CWL
2012.05.09 - 07:49

CWL News: Our Catholic Women's League is planning the 3rd Annual Tea in honour of our clergy which will be held for parish members on Pentecost Sunday, May 27th following the 11:30 Mass. For further information contact: Christine Kouyoumdjian (416) 447-7833

Stained Glass Windows
2012.05.09 - 07:48

Stained Glass Windows - As you may have noticed we have begun the restoration of our stained glass windows. The first windows have been removed and taken away to be repaired. If you would like to make a donation or have any questions about the restoration of our windows please contact the Parish Office at 416-481-2256 or blessed@bellnet.ca Please see the “before” pictures on display at the back of the church.

North Toronto Collegiate Institute Graduates
2012.03.27 - 11:28

North Toronto Collegiate Institute Graduates - NTCI will celebrate its 100th anniversary May 10 to 12, 2012 with an Open House at the new school, a gala at the Liberty Grand, a concert at Roy Thomson Hall, an Athletic Night party, a golf tournament at Angus Glen and a limited edition centennial history. Please send your email address and other details to ntcifoundation@ntci.on.ca. For more information and tickets go to: www.nt100th.ca. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event

Bible Study
2012.03.08 - 14:32

Bible Study
Fr. Bartek will be having a Bible Study on March 15th, March 22nd and March 29th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in our Hall. No registration is necessary.

Lenten Mission
2012.03.08 - 14:31

Lenten Mission Masses with Fr. Fred Mazzarella OFM
Monday, March 12th, Tuesday, March 13th and Wednesday, March 14th at 7:30 pm with extended homilies.
There will also be confessions (8 priests present) following the Mass on Wednesday, March 14th.

HOPE Easter Flowers
2012.03.08 - 14:31

H.O.P.E. Easter Flowers - During Holy Week, members of H.O.P.E. will deliver small flowering plants to our home bound parishioners. If you would like to help by sharing in the cost of the plants, a small donation would be most welcome. Also if you know any homebound parishioners and would like us to visit them this Easter please call the parish office. Donations marked H.O.P.E. may be left at the rectory or dropped in the collection basket by April 1st . Thank you.

Coins for Life
2012.03.08 - 14:29

COINS FOR LIFE - a fundraising initiative brought to you by Campaign Life Catholics (a division of Campaign Life Coalition) is one way of getting involved. Over the next 4-6 weeks, we encourage everyone to fill a Coins for Life box with their loose change. These boxes will be available at the back of the church or in the Loretto Room. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering please visit www.coinsforlife.org. If you would like to receive a thank you letter from CLC President, Jim Hughes, please send your name and address to Marika at marika_mvv@yahoo.ca or call 416-204-9749.

Easter/Holy Week Schedule
2012.03.08 - 14:28

Holy Week 2012
Palm Sunday March 31st/April 1st – Blessed Palms will be available at all Masses
Tuesday, April 3rd – Chrism Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral 11:00 am

Wednesday, April 4th
Drop in Confessions - 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Great Triduum
Holy Thursday, April 5th – Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:00 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight (prayer service at 11:45 pm)

Good Friday April 6th - Holy Liturgy: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Stations of the Cross: 7:30 pm

Holy Saturday April 7th – Easter Vigil 8:00 pm

Easter Sunday April 8th Masses - 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am & 1:00 pm

Easter Monday – Mass at 10:00 am

Lenten Schedule
2012.03.08 - 14:28

Lenten Schedule
There will be Mass on Saturdays during Lent at 8:30 am
Stations of the Cross Fridays at 7:30 pm

Out of the Cold
2011.11.03 - 09:10

Today, Sunday April 1st marks the last Sunday for the Out of the Cold program for the season. Dinner for those in need is prepared and served every Sunday from the beginning of November until the end of March at Glenview Presbyterian Church. On average 80-90 people are served a hot dinner and receive gifts of clothing and fellowship. The program is run jointly with Glenview Presbyterian, Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic and St. Leonard's Anglican Churches. Blessed Sacrament is responsible for the second and third Sunday of each month. We have been blessed with many people who donated baking and clothing and volunteered time to cook, serve and clean up and we are very grateful for that. We have also been blessed with the generosity of many businesses including Fortino's at Lawrence and the Allen, Quality Meats, Dino's No Frills, The Butcher Shoppe on Shorthorn Ave and the Friendly Butcher on Yonge Street. Please keep these businesses in mind when you do your own shopping. Thank you for every-ones help and involvement. The program will start up again in November. We will put a notice in the bulletin and will look for your support again. Thank you again to all involved. AnneMarie & Bill Rosenitch, Paula & Richard Peirce, Paula Carmona Murphy and her son Colin.

Church Bulletin Advertising
2011.08.24 - 13:37

Liturgical Publication will be setting up the advertisement for our parish bulletin again this year. The advertisements make our bulletin possible. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Call Liturgical Publications at 905-624-4422

Blessed Sacrament Bowling League
2011.08.24 - 13:36

The 2011/2012 season began on Friday, September 9th at 8:00 pm at Bowlerama Bathurst (at Glencairn). Please call Doug Desroches at 416-483-9815 for more information.

RCIA
2011.08.19 - 10:33

R.C.I.A - Blessed Sacrament’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program (RCIA) begins in October. The program offers support and guidance for adults seeking to enter the Catholic Church, as well as for those adults who are baptized but who have not received any other sacraments. You must be registered by September 25th. Pick up the registration from in the Loretto Room after any of the Masses. For more information, please call Catherine Mulroney at 416-487-4480 or email cathmulroney@rogers.com.



2011/2012 Registration is Closed

Catholic Family Services
2011.06.09 - 13:41

Catholic Family Services – New Beginnings

For those who are separated, divorced and widowed…..Join us for an evening with Fr. Fred Scinto who will speak on how Grief and Happiness can coexist. Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 8:00 pm. St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie Street. Call 416-921-1163 ext. 2227 for more information

Widow/Widower Support Group – Friday evenings at 7:30 pm, September 16th to October 28th at St. Louis-de-France Church, 1415 Don Mills Road. Call 416-921-1163 ext. 2227 for more information and to register



Catholic Family Services of Toronto was established in 1922 and is a non-profit counselling agency. The agency is accredited by Family Service Ontario and is a member of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Our staff is professionally trained, skilled and knowledgeable.
OUR SERVICES - In counselling, we help individuals, couples, and families to untangle the problems and feelings of difficult situations. Our service emphasis is on assisting our clients in their efforts to move towards a more positive and fulfilling future. Wellness programs help people make healthy life choices and positive changes in their lives as they move through life’s many transitions. The programs foster competence and self-responsibility in individuals, couples and families.
Central Toronto Office North Toronto Office
1155 Yonge Street, Suite 200 5799 Yonge St, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1W2 Toronto Ontario, M2M 3V3
Tel: (416) 921-1163 Tel: (416) 222-0048
Email: info@cfstoronto.com

Classic Catholic DVD Lending Library
2011.06.08 - 07:55

Movies about the lives of the Saints, teachings of the Church and even Hollywood Christian classics are available in the Loretto Room after each Mass. We continue to update the library with new DVD’s. Please print your name, address & phone number on the sheet and enjoy these DVD’s free at home for a week!

2011 - 2012 Catehcism Classes
2011.06.08 - 07:53

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! CATECHISM for 2011/2012
First Communion/Reconciliation Classes are at 8:45-9:45 am (Surnames A-L) and 11:00-12:00 pm (Surnames M-Z) the third Sunday of the month in the Parish Hall. Classes are October 16, November 20, December 18, February 12, March 18 and April 15. First Reconciliation to be held at 10:00 am on February 4, 2012 and First Communion to be held at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm on April 29, 2012.

Confirmation Classes meet on the last Sunday of the month (note December date) from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Classes are October 30, November 27, December 11, January 29, February 26, March 25 and April 29. Confirmation retreat to be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Confirmation to be held at 2:00 pm on May 6, 2012.

Victoria Scholar Men's Choral Ensemble
2011.05.30 - 13:50

Victoria Scholars Men's Choral Ensemble -

On Friday, December 16th at 8:00 pm Ring in the Yuletide with the Victoria Scholars as they present a concert of carols from Christmas past and present by composers from Canada and around the world. Join the Scholars for a festive and spirited celebration of seasonal music. Tickets: $25 ($20 Student/Senior)
Natus est nobis - Friday, December 16, 2011, 8:00 pm here at Blessed Sacrament Parish

Ring in the Yuletide with the Victoria Scholars as they present a concert of carols from Christmas past and present by composers from Canada and around the world. Join the Scholars for a festive and spirited celebration of seasonal music.

Parish Finance Council
2011.05.30 - 13:49

Andre De Haan the vice-chair of our Parish Finance Council will be speaking at all the Masses this coming weekend. Copies of our financial report will be available in the Loretto Room that weekend.

St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Weekend - March 24/25
2011.03.03 - 07:08

OPPORTUNITY – Start your spring cleaning early this year……….our next Bundle Up Weekend will be on
Saturday, March 24th and Sunday, March 25th. They are really looking for sheets, towels and footwear.
Any donation is greatly appreciated.

Development and Peace
2011.01.06 - 11:51

If you are interested contact Keith Gauntlett at 416-481-1930. If you'd like to learn more about Development and Peace, the Canadian Roman Catholic Church's official international development agency, visit www.devp.org.

Parking on the weekends
2010.12.15 - 07:56

We understand the difficulty of finding parking on the weekends especially with all the snow that is piled up but please do not block our neighbours’ driveways, it is illegal as well as a danger to the people in emergency situations. Please make sure when parking on the streets around the church that there is room for emergency vehicles to get by safely. The Toronto Police asked if parishioners would park on streets west of Duplex, on Yonge Street or Lawrence.
Thanks, Fr. Larry

Blessed Sacrament Sunday Bus!
2010.12.15 - 07:56

Our bus driver will pick up our home bound parishioners at their door for the 11:30 am Mass on Sundays; then return them home after Mass. For info call the Parish office 416 481-2256.

2012 Envelops
2010.12.01 - 14:30

2012 ENVELOPES - Please pick up your 2012 envelopes at the back of the church. PLEASE ADVISE THE
OFFICE IF THERE IS AN ERROR WITH YOUR BOX NUMBER. If you would like to be an envelope user, please pick up a new box in the Loretto Room. Please write your name and address on the first few envelopes you use so we can update the parish data. Also be sure to pick up your 2012 calendar. Thank you!

Blessed Sacrament Seniors Card Group
2010.10.27 - 09:32

Blessed Sacrament’s Seniors Card Group - meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month in the Parish Hall from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Our next gathering will be on April 5th . All are welcome; there is an elevator to assist you to the parish hall. Come out for a social afternoon !

Crossroads Youth Group
2010.09.15 - 20:02

Crossroads Youth Group – Meet every Sunday from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in our parish hall

Catholic Women's League
2010.09.07 - 14:11

CWL - I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer break. The CWL is hosting its 3rd Annual morning reflection. All Ladies are welcome to attend. I am very happy to announce that Father Bartek will be leading the reflection this year! As always we will be focusing on the importance of woman in the Bible! This year we are covering the "Book of Ester" be prepared to be inspired and encouraged. On Saturday September 17th at 9am is our first gathering as women in church, I hope all of you are able to attend. A light lunch will be provided immediately following the reflection. Please sign up in the Loretto room...or call Natalie at 416-627-4132 if you have any questions.