World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
In today’s Gospel, Jesus is encouraging us to listen and understand that the deepest desires of our hearts are reflected in our everyday actions, words and decisions. He is stirring our hearts and inviting us to reflect on the source of our spiritual well-being. Are we motivated by the world around us or choosing to learn from Jesus how to love with a faithful heart full of care, compassion and mercy?
Jesus understands we struggle in our human weakness. We live in a secular world that measures our worth by what we accomplish and possess. This focus, even when it is not what we want, leads us away from God who deeply loves us, to the point of giving us His very self.
God wants to draw us closer into a loving relationship with Him. Only in this way can we discover the joy of our truest selves, transforming our hearts to love, seek peace and walk in companionship with the poor and marginalized.
When we can enter prayerfully and sacramentally into the depths of our heart, we will find Christ’s grace-filled love waiting for us. In this sacred place, we are invited to renew our spirits and cleanse our hearts. Here, we touch and receive the beauty of God’s love for us and for our world that He loves so much.
Adapted from Living with Christ – Julie Cachia, Toronto, ON
Holiday Mass Schedule
On Monday, September 2, Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. only. The office will also be closed.
First Saturday Healing Adoration
Saturday, Sep 7 at 6:15 p.m.
The Holy Trinity Community will hold a healing Eucharistic Adoration on Sat., Jul. 6th from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. after the Mass. Prayers and songs will be part of the program. All are welcome!
Candlelight Rosary -Young Adults Gathering
We would like to invite all the parishioners to Candlelight Rosary led by Young Adults of STM – 7:20pm at the Grotto.
We would like to invite all Young Adults between the ages of 19-35 to our September Gathering in the hall at 7:40 pm.. There will be refreshments, games, karaoke and a chance to meet other young adults in the parish and community.
Prayers Needed for the Sick
We are praying for the sick of our parish: Melina and Rolando Castillo, Keith Achue, Marivie Marucut, Kayden De Silva, Teresita Bruce, Victoria Munson, Benjamin Zdesar, Steve Dowell and Tina Lopes. May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God.
International Food Bazaar
Our annual International Food Bazaar will take place on Saturday, September 14th. Raffle tickets are being sold after all weekend Masses. The cost for 20 tickets, pre-Bazaar, is $20.00. Tickets will also be available at the Bazaar although at a greater cost (15 tickets for $20.00).
Vendors’ tables are available for anyone wishing to sell their products. For more information, please call the parish office (416-439-1545).
Legion of Mary Auxiliary Function
Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
The Legion of Mary of St. Thomas More Parish extends an invitation to all Auxiliary members to its annual Auxiliary function on: Saturday, September 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Parish (basement level)
3216 Lawrence Avenue East (McCowan and Lawrence).
This change of venue is due to the impending renovations of our church hall, where we will be joining the praesidium of St. Rose of Lima Parish to celebrate your commitment as the “praying wings” of our praesidium, Mary Queen of Heaven, St. Thomas More Parish.
LIFE CHAIN
Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
You are invited to be a part of an important pro-life witness on Sun., Oct. 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of Ellesmere and Markham Roads. At this location and hundreds of others across North America, we will form a “Life Chain,” bearing signs with messages like “Abortion kills children” and “Adoption, the loving option” and praying silently for the hour. Everyone is welcome to peacefully, publicly and safely call upon our community to protect human life from conception to natural death. Simply show up and follow the directives of the local organizer, including relevant health measures. Let’s advocate for the innocent; as Christ Himself reminds us, “Whatever you do to the least of these, you do to me” (Mt 25:40).
St. Thomas More Prayer Group
CHANGE IN PRAYER MEETING SCHEDULE
Effective Wednesday, September 4, 2024, St. Thomas More Charismatic Prayer Group will meet in the Church immediately after the 7:00 p.m. Mass, on the first, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month until further notice.
75th Anniversary of Manresa Jesuit Spirituality Centre
You are invited to a BBQ celebrating 75 years of Manresa Centre in Pickering!
When: Sunday, September 15 (1:30 – 4:30 p.m.)
Where: 2325 Liverpool Rd., north of Finch
Food, drinks and entertainment provided. Bring your own lawn chairs/blankets. All are welcome.
Mass Intentions for August 31 – September 7, 2024
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Romeo and Juanito Chua
Sunday 8:30 a.m.
+Paul, Ida, Simon and Perpetual Vaz, requested by the D’Mello family
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+James Joven, requested by the family
Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Intentions of Pearl Josiah
Monday 9:00 a.m.
+Ofelia Lim, requested by the family
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
+Deceased members of the Jimenez family and intentions of the family, requested by V. Rey
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of our priests and the families of the Serviam Ministry of St. Thomas More and for vocations to the priesthood and religious life
Intentions of Josephine Angela Canasa Hilario
+Raymond Balaratnam, requested by the family
In thanksgiving, Mark, Karen, Nicole, and Olga
Intentions of Clara Peters
+Felisa Rojas, requested by the Asuncion family
+Mananmoney Bastiampillai
+Rosauro Edgardo P. Abalos, requested by the family
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
+Antonio Carlos, requested by the Joven family
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Souls in Purgatory, requested by M. Palumbo
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
In thanksgiving, the D’Almeida family
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Ella Rodrigues
+Godwin Wanigasinghe, requested by the family
+Monica Escalla, requested by C. Amparo
Intentions of Mary Lim
+Virginia and Selena Fernandes, requested by the family
+Luisa Sunga, requested by the Mopas family
+Tony Santino, requested by the Patel family
Intentions of Cathy Dessailly
Friday 7:15 a.m.
+Bernice McNamara and Joe Fox, requested by the family
Friday 7:00 p.m.
+Ewald and Roy Willems, requested by the family
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
+Marita Cristobal, requested by M. Faller
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