MAY 6, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

The more profound things are, the simpler they

seem to be. The essence of the Gospel and

this season coalesces in today’s focus on God’s

love for us and the commandment to love one

another. This may seem far too simple; but the

reality is amazing and a little terrifying. If we

are honest, we know both the impact and the

cost of this kind of love from our personal

experience.

“This I command you: love one another.” ---John 15:17

First Reading: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 God’s presence is available to all Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-10 God is made known to us through love Gospel: John 15:9-17 “This I command you: love one another.”

(Ages 18-39)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, May 7, @7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Boston Pizza (400 Progress Ave., Scarborough)

THEOLOGY ON TAP: THE MODEL OF MOTHER MARY.

Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship, with engaging

conversation. Snacks and cash bar available.

Guest Speaker: Katie Zeppieri, Founder& CEO of Make

Your Mark.

Monday, May 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Duke of York Pub (30 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto)

THEOLOGY ON TAP: ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS.

How can we be aware of our planet and our

responsibilities. Snacks and cash bar available.

Guest Speaker: Rachael Ball

---------------------------------------------------- FOR MORE YOUNG ADULT EVENTS GO TO: www.faithconnections.ca/event

Sunday May 6, 2018 9:30 AM FOR ALL OF THE INTENTIONS OF

ST.BARTHOLOMEW PARISH COMMUNITY 11:15 AM 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF ALBERT & BENEDICTA FERNANDES 1:00 PM REMEDIOS RAMOS (RIP) Tuesday May 8, 2018 8:30 AM WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF STEFAN & MINA PRABHU Wednesday May 9, 2018 8:30 AM RON CADAWAS (RIP) Thursday May 10, 2018 8:30 AM MARY JHOCSON (RIP) Friday May 11, 2018 8:30 AM EMMA GIRARDI (RIP) Saturday May 12, 2018 9:00 AM 5:00 PM BLESSING FOR DARRELL WAVRYK

C.W.L. Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 29, 2018

@ 7:00 pm (Choir Room)

Knights of Columbus Next Meeting: Saturday, May 19, 2018

@ 9:00 am (Catacombs)

SPRING RAFFLE WINNERS **Pick up your prizes in the church office**

Wine Basket……………………………..…..David Sin Jukebox Cooler…………………………..…Father Foley Royal Doulton Jug / David’s tea……….….Phyllis Chan Big Teddy Bear……………………………...Maria Chinnappan Wooden Bird House………………………..Lilet Khan Sunbeam Cordless Kettle…………………Rosalind Gomez 18pc glass ware…………………………….Lorna Pinlac Juiceman……………………………………Roddy Sulit 2pc cake set…………………………………Imelda Amador Wood Kitchen Organizer………………..…Mavis Young Set of 12 mugs…………………………..….Art Magpayo Black Duffel Bag…………………………….Father Foley 4pc plate setting…………………………….Dolly Soodhoo Blue Duffel Bag…………………………..…Kathryn Mark White Fluffy Blanket……………………..…Phyllis Chan Wedgewood Dish / cookbook………….…Tony VanKempen White China Dish / 2 picture frames……..Olga Velcich Glass Tray Stand…………………………..Prudencio Gallevo Set of 10 glasses……………………….…..Art Magpayo Veggie chopper / salad spinner………..…Shirley Fung Mailbox……………………………………...Antoinio San Juan Wine glasses, set of 4…………….………..Sylvia Centeno Soup bowls, set of 4……………………..….Louise

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND CONTRIBUTED TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!

Parents…please mind your children in the in the church…someone’s daughter ,

“Jessica”, wrote her name in pencil on the parish wall last week.

MAY 6, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

OUR PARISH GOAL IS: $56,500.00

TOTAL COLLECTION TO DATE: $22,780.00

Living the Gospel by caring for the elderly.

Ever since Erika had a stroke, her diminished mobility kept

her from enjoying many activities. When LA Centre for

Active Living planned a trip to the Garlic Festival, Erika

worried her disabilities would get in the way. To Erika’s

delight, the ShareLife-funded agency ensured the trip was

fully accessible for her. Having the most fun she's had in

years, she felt like her disabilities disappeared. Last year,

ShareLife-supported agencies provided care to over 6,300

seniors.

May 27, 2018 is the next ShareLife Sunday

Please Give Generously!

For donations in cheque please make it out to:

St. Bartholomew Parish – SHARELIFE

PLEASE DO NOT PROP OPEN THE CHURCH OUTER DOORS.

IT HORRIBLY AFFECTS OUR HYDRO AND GAS BILLS!

YOU WOULD NOT LEAVE YOUR HOUSE FRONT DOOR OPEN WOULD YOU?

BILLS FOR MARCH 2018: ENBRIDGE: $1,051.00 HYDRO: $1,331.00

SUNDAY FOOD DONATION SCHEDULE

May 12 - 13 Last name starting with N, O, P May 19 - 20 Last name starting with Q, R

APRIL 28 - 29, 2018

WEEKLY DONATIONS

$5666.00 (358 ENVELOPES)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

CWL - MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

Saturday, May 12, 2018 - Mass @ 9:00 am

Followed by breakfast in the Narthex.

Cost $15 each person

LIMITED spaces are available.

**See CWL Executive members to purchase tickets

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ANNUAL SPRING DANCE

JUNE 16, 2018 @ 6:30 PM

OUR LADY QUEEN OF POLAND CHURCH-HALL

$40/Adult $20/Child(4-12) FREE/Under 4

Tickets On Sale In The Church Office

Come out and enjoy and evening of fellowship and fun!

MORE INFORMATION: WINSTON 416-292-0971

LEGION OF MARY You are invited to come celebrate the Our Lady of Fatima Apparitions Sunday, May 13 @ 7:30 pm Prayers, Rosary Procession, & Consecration to Mary

TOWN CRIER - HALL NEWS

We are still finalizing plans for the hall which would be

acceptable to the diocese. We hope to have this

completed soon so we can put out a copy of the

preliminary plans for all to see just after Easter.

WE NEED YOUR HELP, AND REMEMBER THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT TAXED BY THE DIOCESE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

BUILDING FUND COLLECTION APRIL 7 - 8 - $4424.00

ST. BARTHLOMEW MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS

SATURDAY June 23, 2018 @ 12noon

Come and Meet Your Fellow Maturing Parishioners. Make New Friends and Rediscover

Your Past Friends! (Tickets will be available for purchase soon!)

Did you want to attend the National 2018 March for Life on MAY 10th in OTTAWA,

but you can’t due to work or other responsibilities…. The good news is – you can join us! Go to the website: http://www.canadaneedsourlady.org/sign-name-march-life/

and have your name added to our b anner displaying the names of thousands of like-minded pro-life people.

This impressive banner will be carried by Canada Needs Our Lady volunteers,

bearing witness to the love you have for Our Blessed Mother and for our precious unborn children.