From Singles’ Ministry:

The Singles Encounter Weekend # 13 is fast approaching and we are still accepting applications. For those who have picked up an application, please submit it as soon as possible along with a deposit of $60 so that we can reserve a spot for you or your candidate. The total cost for the weekend is $135.00 per person.

We will be in the basement before and after the worship to answer any questions and also to receive applications.  Thank you and God bless!


From ME Class No. 30, sponsors of the Spring Dance on May 1, 2010 at Humberwood Community Centre:

Please allow us to share with you an extract from the message received from the BLD ECSL in Manila regarding our Spring Dance:  "We congratulate the District of Toronto for carrying this tradition year after year to be able to raise funds for your Evangelization and Mission programs.  We exhort all members to participate and support this event, sharing their time, talent and treasure.  During these times, we can recall Psalm 133: "How good it is, how pleasant, where the people dwell as one!  There the Lord has lavished blessings...!"

So, brothers and sisters, please check your purses to make sure that you have your tickets for our "Flores de Mayo", then proceed to our table downstairs later to remit your payment, if you have not yet done so.  Remember that you may request for a table reservation in groups of 10 people and only if all 10 tickets are paid before May 1st.  Please come early for the Flores de Mayo procession with the Philippine Heritage Band, which will take place before dinner.  We are grateful to all of you for your prayers and for your loving support."



FROM  LSA/TEACHING MINISTRY

There will be a Shepherd Recollection/Refresher Session on May 1st, 2010, Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm at the OLA Basement Hall.

Attendees are all covenanted disciples and committed disciples who have complete a Shepherd’s Training Course and who have served as Co-shepherds in the previous BLD Toronto LSS.



From Discipling Ministry

1. Teaching on Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit and Understanding Corporate Worship will be tomorrow, April 24, 2010, at OLA Chapel, from 9:00 to 3:00 pm. Invitees are LSS 23/24 graduates.

2. Teaching on Basic Christian Maturity Program Part 2 will be on May 8, 2010, Saturday, at OLA Chapel, from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Invitees are LSS 22/23 graduates.

3. Teaching on Community & Growth Part 2 will be on May 8, 2010, Saturday, at OLA Hall, from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Invitees are the Aspirants.



From Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry is having Sports Night next Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School, 1107 Avenue Road.  Any youth member who is interested in participating may register tonight with the Youth Ministry.  If your son or daughter will participate, it is important that he/she completes and signs a waiver form.  Parents/guardian may sign for their child below 18 years of age.  Waiver form and directions to Marshall McLuhan School will be available at the Youth Ministry desk.  Your child may be dropped off at the school at 7:30 p.m and picked up promptly at 10 p.m.  Thank you.

From the DCS:

A few months ago, the Office of the Catholic Youth, opened a Prayer Card art contest for youth between the age of  14 to 19 years.  The art work reflected next years World Youth Day theme  “ Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life”  Mk.10:17.  There were quite a number of youths all over Ontario who participated and used their talents, gifts, creativity and imagination by their entries. We are pleased to inform our community that one of our Youth Member was declared the winner of this prayer card creation contest.

Let us all congratulate Alyssa Kaye Andino - a member of the BLD Toronto Youth Ministry.   

Alyssa explained, that her artwork showed how material things become stumbling block between us and God and in order to reach Him, we must conquer that block.

For more particulars, her artwork can be viewed at
http://www.ocytoronto.org/events_programs/wyd_palm_sunday/index.html

Again, we are proud of you Alyssa, you have blessed our community with your accomplishment and may your experience serve as an inspiration to all our youth members.     



From Mission Ministry

The OLA LSS No. 1 Grand Reunion will be on April 25, Sunday at the Ola Basement from 1:30-4:00 pm.  All prayer partners and working team are encouraged to attend. Prayer partners are requested to call on their lambs to attend as well.



From Singles Ministry

The Singles Encounter Weekend # 13 is fast approaching and we are still accepting applications. For those who have picked up an application, please submit it as soon as possible so that we can reserve a spot for you or your candidate.  We will be in the basement before and after the worship to answer any questions and also to receive applications.  Thank you and God bless!



From Discipling Ministry

1. Teaching on Basic Christian Maturity Program Part I will be tomorrow, Saturday, April 17, 2010, at OLA Hall, from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Invitees are LSS 22/23 graduates.

2. Teaching on Community & Growth Part I will tomorrow, Saturday, April 17, 2010, at OLA Chapel, from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Invitees are the Aspirants.

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to your  Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch, participants to the Community & Growth Teaching should bring their book on “Community and Growth” by Jean Vanier

3.  Teaching on Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit and Understanding Corporate Worship will be on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at OLA Chapel, from 9:00 to 3:00 pm. Invitees are LSS 23/24 graduates.

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



From Solo Parents Ministry

Praise the Lord!   HALLELUJAH!  CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 32 GRADUATES OF SOLO PARENTS ENCOUNTER NO. 9.

On behalf of the Solo Parents Ministry we would like to thank all of you for your unending support, patience, understanding, guidance and your love for us.

A special thanks and gratitude to Fr. Ben Ebcas, Fr. Joe Pena, the SPE 8 Sponsoring Class, our Pastoral DCS, Working Team Heads and Members, members of Intercessory Ministry,  Secretariat Ministry, Service Ministry, Treasury Ministry, Word Ministry, Witness Development Ministry, Teaching Ministry and Praise Ministry who unselfishly gave their time, talents and support to the Solo Parents Encounter 9 Weekend which made it the success that it was.  We would like also to extend our gratitude to the DCS, DSL and DLC for your support

TO GOD BE THE GLORY NOW AND FOREVER.  AMEN


From Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry reminds everyone of the following dates:
- May 22, 2010, Saturday – YLSS # 11 Reunion at the OLA hall         from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

- July 23, 24 & 25, 2010 – Youth Encounter # 12 Mt. Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre, Ancaster, Hamilton

- August 13, 14 & 15, 2010 – Youth InterDistrict Conference 2010 – Long Island New York

Tonight, the Youth Ministry is accepting pre-registration for the above-mentioned events.  Please proceed to the basement after Praise and Worship to register your child.  Please note, space is very limited for the Youth InterDistrict Conference 2010. Registration form and information will be e-mailed to both the youth and the parent. We will be accepting delegates on a first come-first-serve basis.


From ME Class No. 30
sponsors of the Spring Dance "Flores de Mayo sa BLD" on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Humberwood Community Centre

Two more weeks before our Spring Dance on May 1st.  We are grateful to all of you who are praying for us and helping us with the Souvenir Program and prizes and tickets.  Here is another reminder to please remit your ticket payments and let us know if you want a table reserved.  As well, kindly return unsold tickets as soon as possible so we can give them to others who want to go.  Tickets not returned by April 23 (next Friday) will be considered sold and will have to be paid.

Come early and watch your children and grandchildren in the Flores de Mayo procession with the Philippine Heritage Band.  Gentlemen, now is the time to wear your Barong Tagalogs.  Ladies, get ready your Filipina gowns, saya or kimona.  Bring your dancing shoes for four (4) solid hours of dancing and fun!  Doors will open at 5 p.m. and proceedings will start promptly at 6 p.m.

From Discipling Ministry

1. Teaching on Basic Christian Maturity Program Part I will be on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at OLA Hall from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Invitees are LSS 22/23 graduates.

2. Teaching on Community & Growth Part I will be on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at OLA Chapel, from 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Invitees are the Aspirants.

3.  Teaching on Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit and Understanding Corporate Worship will be Saturday, April 24, 2010, at OLA Chapel, from 9:00 to 3:00 pm. Invitees are LSS 23/24 graduates.



From the Singles’ Ministry

Come and join our Singles Encounter Weekend #13 which will be held on May 14-16, 2010 at Mt. Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre.  Application forms are available before and after the worship in the basement hall.  For more information, please speak to any member of the sponsoring class or the Singles’ Ministry.

From ME Class No. 30 (sponsors of the Spring Dance "Flores de Mayo sa BLD" on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Humberwood Community Centre)

We give you good news, brothers and sisters!  The Philippine Heritage Band will graciously join us and perform on May 1st.  Come early and let your children and grandchildren join the procession to offer beautiful flowers to honour our Blessed Mother Mary.  Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the proceedings will start promptly at 6 p.m.

More good news!  We are able to reserve your table, but only if tickets are paid before May 1st and if you request it.

Just a brotherly reminder to remit your ticket payments to ME 30 and if you don't have tickets yet, come and get them before they are sold out.  We also request unsold tickets to be returned as soon as possible so we can give them to others who want to go.  Thank you very much for your support.  God bless us all!