From the Mark 10 Ministry:

To all Mark 10 children, please proceed to the Mark 10 room right after the mass. 

From the LSS # 25 Coordinators:

There will be a Shepherding session tonight right after the final blessing.  We ask all Shepherds, Co-Shepherds and Lambs to please stay.  The topic for our discussion is New Life and Receiving God’s Gift.

From the DCS

This is a reminder to everyone who pre-registered for the Disciples Retreat that it will be tomorrow June 19, 2010 at the Our Lady of Assumption School 125 Glenmount Avenue Toronto.

The Retreat will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please bring your Bible and notebook. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Thank you.

From the 20th Anniversary Celebration Team:

Re:  BLD 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONPARADE OF BANNERS

We wish to remind that the PASTORAL APOSTOLATE is next scheduled to showcase their banners on Friday, July 2nd, 2010.  The parade will start promptly at 8:00 p.m. followed immediately by Mass.  Formation is to be coordinated by the Apostolate DCS and Ministry Heads.  There will be a brief podium introduction of the Apostolate and Ministries.  Each Ministry should quietly wait for their queue and promptly enter the Church as soon as their Ministry is announced. 

From the Youth Ministry:

YE # 12 will be held on July 23, 24 & 25, 2010 at Mt. Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre in Ancaster, Hamilton.  All youths born in 1996 are welcome to attend. The fee is $100 for candidates and $80 for sponsors/auxies.  Space is very limited so please register as soon as possible.   Registration forms may be obtained from the Youth Ministry. Registration deadline was moved to Friday, July 2, 2010.

Please note that there will be no Youth Praise and Worship on the following Fridays - June 18, 25 and July 2, 2010 as there will Masses held in the Church on these dates.  The youth praise and worship will resume on July 9, 2010. 

From GK Ministry:

“Walk” to transform communities and change lives!

Please walk with us to give the needy children in our own BLD Toronto GK Villages an education and build homes for the poor.

All BLD members, their families and friends are being encouraged to join the 5 kilometres ANCOP Walk to be held on August 29, 2010, Sunday at 1 pm starting at Nathan Philips Square & Armoury Street in Downtown Toronto.

All BLD Ministries and Apostolates are being requested to start planning now so that they can join and represent their respective Ministries in the ANCOP Walk.

Please register now and make a difference!  To register on-line, please go to: www.ancopwalk.ca
To register manually, please obtain a registration form from Bernie or Belen Consul of the GK Ministry. For more info, please contact:

Bernie/Belen Consul
BLDGK Ministry
Tel# 416-297-9420
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

From LSA Ministry:

Tonight’s topic for Shepherding Session in preparation for the Life in the Spirit Seminar #25 is Salvation. May the Holy Spirit be amongst you as you reflect, share and discuss HIS Word.

From the Mark 10 Ministry:

Dear Parents of Mark 10 members,

As summer is fast approaching, we would like to line up some fun activities for our Mark 10 children during our Friday's meeting.

This is a great opportunity for those of you who are gifted with special talents to share it with our beloved children.
For example, you may teach the children how to paint, draw, make paper mache, arrange flowers, or even teach them
to sing tagalog songs or show them some folk dance steps.

We  would appreciate if you can volunteer one Friday during the summer months that you are free.  You can partner with another parents or other adult members of the community. We will of course be there if you need assistance.

Please email us back or approach any of the Mark 10 members before or after the Mark 10 meeting. God Bless.



From the Youth Ministry:

To all the parents of last year's Youth Encounter #11 graduates, please remind your son/daughter to register early as sponsors for this year's YE# 12 to be held on July 23, 24 & 25, 2010.   Space this year at Mt. Mary Immaculate is very limited.  So we encourage all youth candidates, auxies and sponsors to register on or before June 25, 2010.  Registration forms may be obtained from the Youth Ministry.   Thank you and God bless.


From the FE#14 Shepherd Family

We have set-up a table at the basement hall for those who are submitting their filled-out Application Forms.

From the DCS:

Please be advised that there will be a Disciples Retreat on June 19, 2010 at the Our Lady of Assumption Schoold - 125 Glenmount Ave. Toronto Ontario from 9:00 am to 4:00pm.

The Retreat is open to all Covenanted and Committed Members of the community.

Pre- Registration is required and on a first come first serve basis due to our venue limitation. Pre - Registration starts tonight at the OLA Basement Hall.

Thank you.

From the Youth Ministry:

YE # 12 registration is on-going. Registration form is available at the Youth Ministry table in the basement hall. May we remind you that space is very limited. Deadline for registration is Friday, June 25, 2010.  Thank you and God bless.

From BLD Toronto Golf Day 2010 Organizing Committee
TO ALL BLD GOLFERS & FRIENDS:

We have finalized the BLD Toronto Golf Day 2010.  It will be held at the Lionhead Golf & County Club (Masters Course) in Brampton on Sunday, August 8th.  Cost is $130 and it includes green fee, cart, dinner, gifts plus applicable taxes and gratuities.

Funds raised will benefit the Youth Ministry for their participation in the BLD North America Youth Inter-District Conference in Long Island, New York on August 13-15th, 2010.

For more information, please contact Bert Cruz, Larry Nieva, Mar Quintia, Mon Carluen, Dan Mocorro or Willie/Teng Cantos.

From the FE#14 Shepherd Family

So many families have expressed interest attending the FE#15 Weekend that we now have 9 out of the possible 12 candidates.  Details of the event are as follows:

•    Date: August 27 to 29, 2010
•    Where: Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Center in Ancaster

Application forms and other details are available from our table at the OLA basement hall, or see any FE#14 family.

From LSA Ministry:

Tonight’s topic for Shepherding Session in preparation for the Life in the Spirit Seminar #25 is God’s Love. May the Holy Spirit be amongst you as you reflect, share and discuss HIS Word.

 

From the 20th Anniversary Celebration Team:

Re: BLD 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PARADE OF BANNERS

We wish to remind that the EVANGELIZATION APOSTOLATE is next scheduled to showcase their banners on Friday, June 4th, 2010.  The parade will start promptly at 8:00 p.m. followed immediately by Holy Mass.  Formation is to be coordinated by the Apostolate DCS and Ministry Heads.  There will be a brief podium introduction of the Apostolate and Ministries.  Each Ministry should quietly wait for their queue and promptly enter the Church as soon as their Ministry is announced. 

From the Youth Ministry:

Re:  YE #12
If your child is interested in attending the upcoming YE # 12, may we suggest that you register as soon as possible to hold your spot.  Space is very limited.  Registration form is available from the Youth Ministry.

Re:  YIDC 2010
Those who have registered and are taking the bus, may we ask that you settle your payments with the Youth Ministry.  Youth participants who are below 18 will need a Letter of Consent.  Please see the Youth Ministry for details.

 

From ME Class No. 20, Sponsors of BLD 2010 Summer Picnic.

WE ALL MISSED IT LAST YEAR…

BUT, it is ON THIS YEAR so come one, come all!  Invite your ME classmates, families and friends to the annual BLD 2010 Summer Picnic.

We, the ME Class #20, are thrilled and ecstatic to sponsor this year’s BLD “Pista Sa Nayon” themed picnic which will be held at Earl Bales Park located at Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West in Toronto on Saturday, July 17, 2010.  Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.  An early bird prize will be given to the first individual or class to register. Programs will start promptly right after.

We ask that everyone attend this event as it will not be a success without your help and support. We encourage each and everyone to participate in the games/contests in which prizes will be given. We also ask that you share your God-given talents with our brothers and sisters in the community may it be singing, dancing or a skit.

Let us make this picnic a memorable one and enjoy it with your fellow classmates, families and friends. And to make these super exciting, prizes will be given throughout the day.

So, brothers and sisters, enjoy and relax your day. May we suggest that you bring your favourite food, lounge chairs, umbrella and portable picnic tables as the park has a limited number of picnic tables.  Also, don’t forget your hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion and your BLD ID as well.

We look forward to see you at the “Pista sa Nayon”! God bless.

From Discipling Ministry
 
There will be a teaching on Charismata/Prayer Leadership tomorrow, May 29th, 2010, at OLA Chapel, from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Invitees are LSS 22/23 graduates.

Registration starts at 9:00am.  Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch.

For those aspirants who missed Community and Growth Part I, a second offering is scheduled this coming Monday, May 31st, 2010, 7:30PM to 10:30PM, at OLA Chapel.

Registration starts at 7:00pm. Please bring your Bible and Community & Growth book by Jean Vanier.   
 
 

From the FE#14 Shepherd Family

Registration is still going on for:
• Family Encounter No. 15 Weekend
• To be held August 27 to 29, 2010
• At the Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Center in Ancaster

Application forms available at our table downstairs, OLA basement hall, or see any FE#14 family.

From the Singles Ministry

We would like to welcome and congratulate the graduates of Singles Encounter No. 13.  Our God is truly awesome for bringing the 32 new members to the Singles Ministry.

We truly praise and thank the Lord for a successful and spirit-filled weekend.  The weekend would not have been possible without the help of so many people in the community. 

We extend our thanks and gratitude to Fr. Tito Ignacio and other members of the SE-13 Weekend Pastoral Team, the sponsoring SE Class # 12 and all members of the working team. 

Our special thanks to the Liturgy, Intercessory and Services Ministries, the DCS and all the donors for their time, talent, support and prayers throughout the weekend.
 
We are truly One Body of Christ! To God be the glory, honor and power, forever and ever – AMEN!

Gerald & Rachelle Canlas
BLD Toronto, Singles Ministry Coordinator

From Discipling Ministry
 
There will be a teaching on Charismata/Prayer Leadership on Saturday, May 29th, 2010, at OLA Chapel, from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Invitees are LSS 22/23 graduates.

Registration starts at 9:00am.  Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch.

From FE # 14 Shepherd Family

1984 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Bishop Desmond Tutu said: “You don't choose your family.  They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.”
 
As God’s gift, it should be cherished and taken care of unlike any other possession.  It must be regarded with the highest esteem like a precious jewel.  But how do we do this?  Joining the next Family Encounter No. 15 Weekend on the 27th to the 29th of August 2010 at the Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Center in Ancaster will help.
 
But you must act fast.  Slots are running out rapidly.   We have set-up a table at the Basement Hall to hand-out blank forms to interested families.  For those who have already filled-out the form, we encourage you to submit them as soon as possible since reservation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Thank you and God bless,
Nick and Noemi
 

From the Youth Ministry

Dates to Remember:

YLSS # 11 Grand Reunion – Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the OLA basement hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. 

YE # 12 - July 23, 24 & 25, 2010 at Mt. Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre in Ancaster, Hamilton. All youths born in 1996 are welcome to attend. The fee is $100.  Registration forms may be obtained from the Youth Ministry.

YIDC 2010 – August 13, 14 & 15, 2010, Long Island, New York.  If your child is attending, please complete and submit tonight all required forms and payments ($30 for those who are driving and $100 for those who will take the bus). Please note: a sample letter of consent for a child under 18 years old is available from the Youth Ministry.
Thank you all and God bless.