Saint Leos Church Mimico St. Leos Newsletter Updates

Time 2021-06-04 06:12:05

Web Name: Saint Leos Church Mimico St. Leos Newsletter Updates

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Late this afternoon, the provincial government announced further restrictions in an attempt to minimize the transmission of COVID-19, given the alarming increase in new cases over the past 10 days. The new measures have a direct impact on places of worship as part of an extended stay-at-home order, which will be in place until at least May 20, 2021.As you are likely aware, the number of new cases, especially in Toronto, Peel and York, have increased dramatically. While I firmly believe we offer an essential service and have demonstrated our ability to welcome the faithful safely given our stringent WorshipSafe measures, we must also recognize the serious nature of the current situation and respond out of love for our neighbour.Parishes must restrict attendance inside the church to 10 people,includingpriests hearing confessions or a staff member/volunteer required to monitor capacity restrictions. Due to these measures,public Masses must be temporarily cancelled. Priests are asked to celebrate private Mass daily for the intentions of parishioners and for those suffering from COVID-19.Churches, wherever possible and according to the judgement of the pastor, are encouraged to remain open for private prayer and for the faithful to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Parishes may also proceed with Holy Communion services on Saturday afternoon/evening or Sunday as in the past, if desired. Weddings, funerals and baptisms are restricted to 10 persons, including those who are involved in ministry (priest, cantor, etc.). First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmations should be postponed at this time. Please consult with your local parish as they develop their own plans in the coming days.Virtual meetings should replace in-person meetings wherever possible. Parish offices will be operating with essential staff only – many will have extremely limited operating hours or conducting administrative business remotely. Once again, please consult with your local parish.Given the alarming increase in new cases in recent days, the elderly, those with compromised immune systems or other health conditions are strongly encouraged to remain home. Livestreaming of services will continue where this practice is underway and the dispensation from the Sunday Eucharist remains. A full list of livestream servicescan be accessed here.I very much recognize the significant stress and anxiety that many people are feeling given the current situation and the frustration and spiritual pain inflicted by these restrictions over the past year. Be assured of my prayers as we face these challenging days. Please continue to pray for all those who are sick and those caring for them.Holy Thursday April 17:30 pm “Mass of the Lord’s Supper”“Adoration of the Blessed SacramentUntil 12:00 Midnight”Good Friday April 23:00 pm Holy Friday Liturgy7:00 pm Stations of the CrossHoly Saturday April 312:00 noon“SWIEÇONKA”(Blessing of Easter Foods)8:00 pm Easter Vigil(No 8:00 am mass Thursday FridayAnd no 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday)Spiritual CommunionMy Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into my soul.Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,come at least spiritually into my heart.I embrace You as if You were already thereand unite myself wholly to You.Never permit me to be separated from You.Amen.Questions regarding birth certificates, masses to be offered, scheduling marriages, etc. must be directed to the parish office at 416-251-1109; the response to email will be Phone the office Saint Leo Parish277 Royal York RoadToronto ON M8V 2V8 Phone 416.251.1109 st.leo.etobicoke@Rogers.comComments and feedback regarding the website may be directed to:deaconalan@saintleosmimico.caDear Parishioners of St. Leo’s Mimico,September is restart time from a more relaxed summer. I want to express how delighted I have been to be celebrating the Holy Eucharist for you again since the beginning of July. It is wonderful to have parishioners back in church again. If you do not already know, the Sunday 8:30 AM celebration of the Eucharist is now and will remain celebrated in English; and we have been baptizing only one infant at a time.The covid 19 virus has made us take many precautions. We are doing every thing to keep the church sanitized as directed by the government and by the archdiocese authorities. We do expect every one coming to wear a mask, purify their hands at the door, follow the directions and guidance of the ushers and sit in the designated places. As to be expected, everyone must receive Holy Communion on the hand. For the duration of the epidemic, directives from the archdiocese instruct us not to give Holy Communion to communicants on their tongue.Because of the necessary precautions and social-physical distancing, it will not be possible for the duration of the epidemic to continue Sunday school at the 10 AM Eucharist. I wish to make all aware that those whose health make them more vulnerable, e.g., those with compromised health, advanced age, people who are care givers to elderly parents, etc. should not come to church. Although we do make the church as safe as possible against the spreading of the virus, we cannot make it completely safe for those whose health or situation makes them especially vulnerable.In fine, I want in every way to welcome parishioners back to our Eucharistic celebrations on the one hand, but on the other hand I want you to come only if you feel safe after considering the risks to your health or to the health of those you love.In closing, I cannot but thank you all for your love for this parish community and this church. That love you reveal by your presence at the Eucharist, by the friendships I see among you, by how you socialize after mass, by your constant generosity in giving to the support of our parish life and mission. God bless you all and be safe, be good, be strong.Fr. FrankRe-Opening the ChurchMasks Are MandatoryCITY OF TORONTOBY-LAW 541-2020To impose temporary regulations requiring the wearing of masks or other face coveringswithin enclosed public spaces.People Who Do Not Have to Wear a Mask or Face CoveringChildren under the age of two. These very young children must not wear a face covering because of the risk of suffocation.Individuals with a medical condition that makes it difficult to wear a mask. This can include but is not limited to:Medical condition, mental health condition, cognitive condition or disability that prevents wearing a mask or face covering.Medical condition that makes it difficult to breath or someone who is unconscious or incapacitated.People who are hearing impaired, or are communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, and where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.Individuals who are unable to put on or remove a mask without assistance.People who require accommodation in accordance with theOntario Human Rights Code.Note: It is not permitted to require proof that an exemption applies.The Pope offered a prayer to the Virgin Mary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Divine Love near Rome.Pope Pius XII went to pray there before the statue of Our Lady in June 1944.He pleaded for the salvation of the city of Rome as Nazi troops withdrew from Italy during World War II.Now, over 75 years later, Pope Francis has asked the Virgin Mary to watch over the world in this current moment of crisis.An English-language translation of the Pope’s prayer is below:O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,with steadfast faith.You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.We are certain that you will provide, so that,as you did at Cana of Galilee,joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.Help us, Mother of Divine Love,to conform ourselves to the Father’s willand to do what Jesus tells us:He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. AMEN.Pope Francis encourages all Catholics to “Storm Heaven” and Pray the Rosary for the world’s protection.Marian GardenWelcome to St. Leo sWe are a parish family from many lifestyles and histories, joined by our common belief in God and in his son, Jesus, the Christ. Blessed by the Holy Spirit with a wide variety of gifts and united together through Baptism, we strive to proclaim and live the Gospel. Nourished by the Word of God and the Eucharist, we minister to one another and together seek to evangelize those who are not of the faith community.We welcome you to our parish Web site. One of the richest blessings of our Saint Leo parish family is our diversity of nationalities. We come from all parts of the world to call St. Leo s our spiritual home. Our Saint Leo s community is always growing as we welcome new individuals and families to take their place in our parish faith story. Whether you can trace your lineage back to one of our founding families, or you are new to our community, there is a home for you at Saint Leo s parish.Please register by picking up a form from the back of the church and placing it in the basket during the offertory collection.God is calling each of us to reclaim our faith in Jesus Christ lived out in the Catholic Church. At Saint Leo sparish you will discover a pastoral staff, and a faith community eager to help you become part of our Catholic community.If you have been away from regular Mass attendance and would like to learn more about our faith community and the Catholic Church, please contact Fr. Frank Carpinelli or Deacon Alan Morris. You may want to view the Archdiocese of Toronto website (http://www.archtoronto.org),http://www.wearecatholic.ca/ and www.catholicscomehome.orgPlease stay and visit. Find out about us. Learn about who we are and what we believe. Thanks for dropping by! Feel free to join the discussion by leaving comments, and stay updated.Every week (and sometimes in between) we post items of interest. If you go to the What s New page you can probably find something of interest under Weekly Updates and Posts . We encourage you to explore this website; we believe their is a great diversity of information and Christian-value media.Comments and feedback regarding the website may be directed to:deaconalan@saintleosmimico.caQuestions regarding birth certificates, masses to be offered, scheduling marriages, etc. must be directed to the parish office at 416-251-1109; the response to email will be Phone the office Saint Leo Parish277 Royal York RoadToronto ON M8V 2V8 Phone 416.251.1109 st.leo.etobicoke@Rogers.com Office Hours:Monday-Thursday 9 am to 4 pmFriday 9 am- 12NoonSchools: St. Leo s School, 159 Stanley Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M8V 1P1 416-393-5333St. Louis School, 11 Morgan Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M8Y 2Z7 416-393-5331 ******************************************************************************************************Contact: deaconalan@saintleosmimico.caWebmaster:                       St. Leo the Great was born in Tuscany. As deacon, he was dispatched to Gaul as a mediator by Emperor Valentinian III. He reigned as Pope between 440 and 461. He persuaded Emperor Valentinian to recognize the primacy of the Bishop of Rome in St. Leo s Church is now accessible .  The south doors at the main entrance (rectory side) are accessible to walkers, scooters, wheelchairs, etc. using the press plate on the wall.  An accessible washroom is available  from the main foyer.  There are no steps from the street to the entrance of the church. We now have Hi, my husband and I have recently moved into the neighbourhood and plan to register at St. Leo s. We understand that pre-authorized giving is available, but only direct withdrawal from an account. Our previous parish in Toronto offered credit card PAG. Is this an option St. Leo s has considered? Hi, I would like to know your office hours. Also if we need to call for a priest for Anointing of the Sick, what is the number to call in case your office is closed. Thanks.Friday 9 am- 12NoonAnointing of the Sick calls may be made to 416-251-1109 (same as office number) Hope your long weekends are great.I recently attended a Polish mass on a friend s invitation. Coming back today, doors were closed. How often are these? I don t know which evening the Polish Mass is celebrated; they are an independent group that uses the church and are not associated otherwise with the parish. You could call the parish office at 416-251-1109; I expect they can answer your question. Hello, My name is Rhea Rodrigues and I am a parishioner of St. Leo s for around 3 years. I would like to advertise my photography business on the church bulletin and I would like to know options surrounding that. Please do advise at your earliest convenience.Kind Regards,Rhea Hi RheaPlease call Liturgical Publications at 905-624-4422; or the parish office at 416-251-1109.Peace be with you,Deacon Alan Hi Deacon Morris:Kindly advise when Stations of the Cross take place at St Leo s.Thanks.Joe HelloI’m leaving near the church, and I’m asking about activity for kids from 3 to 6 years, Sunday school, bible study or any activity to let my kids deliver the Christian catholic faithThanks Hi MaichaelAt the 10:00 Sunday Mass the children who have not made their First Communion go downstairs for catechesis. Call the office at 416-251-1109 for more information.Peace be with you,Deacon Alan Hi there, My name is Maria and i m inquiring about volunteering opportunities at St. Leo s parish. I m 24 years old and would love to be part of this community. Thank you,Maria Hi Maria,Check out the front cover of the bulletin for the parish groups. YOu might also call the office at 416-251-1109 ; the secretariy may be able to help. Thanks for sharing your info. I truly appreciateyour efforts and I am waiting for yojr further write ups thanks once again. Does the church accept clothing donations for families in need? If so, where do I drop off and when? We will have a Socks For Shelters drive for the Christmas season. Other clothes are best taken to the St. Vincent de Paul warehouse one block east of Royal York Road on Newcastle Street (one block north of Mimico Go station) Good evening, I ll be moving very close to the area and looking for a new church to come home.Please let me know how I register to be part of the St.Leo family.Thank you. When you are at the church pick up a bulletin; there is a place to enter your information. Drop the completed form in the Sunday collection. Otherwise, you can call the office at 416-251-1109. The office prefers not to communicate with email. I am new to catholic faith. Do you offer any classes that can help me understand the catholic faith ? We do not offer any classes but there is a lot of valuable information on the RCIA page of this site. Healing Masses (for anointing of the sick), are celebrated during the Advent and Lent seasons. HelloMy son was blessed at st pius x catholic church when he was born 2008. I would like to have him baptized and join St Leo s church as a family as we live in Mimco now.Can we go to online church and start ? Do you have on line sunday classes for children? My daughter who attends St. Leo school, is 11 years old, and has not been baptized or had her first communion. Could you please guide me in what steps to follow so that she can receive these sacraments? My husband and I have had our confirmations. Thank you, Hi PamelaI have to admit I don t know the answer. You should phone the parish office at 416-251-1109 (next week as the secretary is away this week I believe) or ask your daughter s teacher. Hello, do you allow guest posting on saintleosmimico.ca ?

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