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*LATEST BLD TORONTO NEWS*
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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.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 17 April 2010 10:45 |
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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!
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From the Discipling Ministry
Teaching: New Creation Realities/Growth in Prayer
Invitees: LSS 23/24
Venue: OLA Hall
Date: Tomorrow, March 27, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Registration starts at 9:00am. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch.
Teaching: Vigil Room Workshop
Invitees: SPE 8
Venue: Chapel
Date: Tomorrow, March 27, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Registration starts at 1:30 pm. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, and nametag.
From the Solo Parents Ministry
With Easter coming so early this year, our Solo Parents Encounter No. 9 will come soon.
Applications for Solo Parents Encounter #9 to be held on April 9 to 11, 2010 at Mt. Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre, are still available before and after the Friday's corporate worship in the church basement. For details, please get in touch with any members of the Solo Parents Ministry.
We would like also to remind those who have confirmed candidates and have completed the application forms, kindly submit them to Linda Canaria, Sylvia Centeno, Monette McQuaid, Nilda Villa or to any of the SPE memners as soon as possible.
FROM THE YOUTH MINISTRY
Regular Youth Praise and Worship will commence on Friday, April 9, 2010.
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FROM THE DCS
This is a reminder to everyone of the announced Lenten Recollection next Friday, March 26, 2010 at the OLA Church form 8:00 pm. The Retreat will be facilitated by Fr. Salvador Orara.
This Recollection is open to everyone, BLD members and friends. Please plan to be early as we expect a good number of participants for this Recollection.
To all parents and grandparents please be advised that there will be no Mark 10 Session on that Friday of March 26
From the Mark 10 Ministry
Please note of the following schedule of the Mark 10 Ministry during this Lenten Period
1. There will be NO Mark 10 Session on Friday next week March 26, 2010 during the Lenten Recollection.
2. Closed also on Friday of April 02, 2010 being a Good Friday
3. Mark 10 Session will resume on April 9, 2010.
From the Discipling Ministry
Teaching: Basic Commitment
Invitees: LSS 22/23
Venue: Chapel
Date: Tomorrow, March 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
*Registration starts at 8:30am. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch.
Teaching: New Creation Realities/Growth in Prayer
Invitees: LSS 23/24
Venue: OLA Hall
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
* Registration starts at 8:30am. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch.
Teaching: Vigil Room Workshop
Invitees: SPE 8
Venue: Chapel
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
*Registration starts at 1:30 pm. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, and nametag.
From the Solo Parents Ministry
With Easter coming so early this year, our Solo Parents Encounter No. 9 will come soon.
Applications for Solo Parents Encounter #9 to be held on April 9 to 11, 2010 at Mt. Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre, are still available before and after the Friday's corporate worship in the church basement. For details, please get in touch with any members of the Solo Parents Ministry.
We would like also to remind those who have confirmed candidates and have completed the application forms, kindly submit them to Linda Canaria, Sylvia Centeno, Monette McQuaid, Nilda Villa or to any of the SPE memners as soon as possible.
From the Singles’ Ministry
Are you or anyone you know "Single and looking...for Jesus"? 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 the Youth Ministry
We praise and thank the Lord for a very successful spirit-filled YLSS weekend. Congratulations to the graduates of the BLD Toronto Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar # 11. On behalf of the BLD Toronto Youth Ministry, thank you to all of you for your prayers, support and love offerings. We also would like to thank all the youth and adult members of the Youth Ministry and some members of the Singles Ministry. This event will not be possible without their enthusiasm and hard work. We want to remind everyone that there will be a post shepherding session tonight in the basement and, once again, we would request everyone to please exit through the doors beside the altar, observe silence while waiting and intercede for all the candidates, shepherds and co-shepherds. Next Friday, March 26, there will be no youth praise and worship. All youths are invited to attend the Community recollection here upstairs. Thank you and God bless. |
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FROM THE DCS
In lieu of the Seven Last Words, the community will have a Lenten Recollection on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the OLA Church from 8:00 pm. Our Retreat Master will be Fr. Salvador Orara.
There will be a short Introductory Prayer starting at 8:00 pm followed immediately with the Recollection
Please disseminate this information to your members via email or telephone. This Recollection is open to all BLD members and other group to give everyone an opportunity to hear the Lord’s message to all of us, as part of our Lenten spiritual journey.
We request everyone to be on time to help us manage the seating arrangement and to fully experience the Retreat.
Thank you and God bless us all,
District Servant Leaders and District Council of Stewards.
From the Discipling Ministry
Teaching: Basic Commitment
Invitees: LSS 22/23
Venue: OLA Hall
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
* Registration starts at 8:30 am. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch.
Teaching: New Creation Realities/Growth in Prayer
Invitees: LSS 23/24
Venue: OLA Hall
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
* Registration starts at 8:30am. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch.
Teaching: Vigil Room Workshop
Invitees: SPE 8
Venue: Chapel
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
* Registration starts at 1:30 pm. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, and nametag.
From the Solo Parents Ministry
With Easter coming so early this year, our Solo Parents Encounter No. 9 will come soon.
Applications for Solo Parents Encounter #9 to be held on April 9 to 11, 2010 at Mt. Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre, are still available before and after the Friday's corporate worship in the church basement. For details, please get in touch with any members of the Solo Parents Ministry.
We would like also to remind those who have confirmed candidates and have completed the application forms, kindly submit them to Linda Canaria, Sylvia Centeno, Monette McQuaid, Nilda Villa or to any of the SPE memners as soon as possible.
"From ME Class #30, Sponsors of the BLD Spring Dance:
Brothers and sisters, the 2010 BLD Spring Dance will be held on Saturday, May 1st, 6 p.m. at the Humberwood Community Center. Tickets for "Flores de Mayo sa BLD" are now available from your DLC. Or you may approach the members of ME 30 at our table in the basement hall after mass tonight and every Friday before and after Corporate Worship. Get your tickets now before they are sold out. Bring your children and grandchildren early so they can join the traditional procession in honor of our Blessed Mother Mary. It will be an evening of celebration with songs and dances, good food and music, as well as loving fellowship. Support our fundraising event by inviting your family and friends. Thank you. God bless our BLD Community!" |
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From the Discipling Ministry
Teaching: Service Ministry Recollection
Invitees: Service Ministry Members
Venue: OLA Hall
Date: Tomorrow, March 6th, 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Registration starts at 8:30am. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen and nametag.
From the Youth Ministry
- One-on-one shepherding session continues tonight for those who missed it last Friday. Lambs and shepherds may do their one-on-one shepherding in the Mark 10 room or in the crying room.
- Invocation Mass will be held next Friday, March 12th at OLA Church at 8:00PM. Everyone involved in the YLSS are required to attend. We also invite the community to join us in this Holy Mass and pray with us.
- May we remind once again all the lambs, shepherds, co-shepherds, sharers and all the working team members to go for confession before the YLSS-11 proper which will be held on March 13 & 14 at Cardinal Leger Catholic School in Scarborough. Directional map to Cardinal Leger Catholic School may be obtained from any Youth Ministry member.
From the ME 30 Class, sponsors of our 2010 Spring Dance
Join us on Saturday, May 1st, at the Humberwood Community Centre for our celebration of "Flores de Mayo sa BLD". Parents, bring your children to join the procession to offer flowers to our Blessed Mother. What a way to celebrate Spring this year!
Brothers and sisters, let us give back to the BLD Community by helping to raise funds for our encounter programs and upcoming Life in the Spirit Seminar. Ask your ministry co-ordinators and/or ME Class shepherd for tickets. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to the Spring Dance for only $20 per adult, which includes a tasteful dinner, wholesome entertainment, good fellowship and lots of dancing.
May we request the DLCs and the class shepherds of ME 29 and 31 or their representatives to pick up their tickets at the Spring Dance table in the basement hall after the mass.
Thank you very much for your help. God bless us all!
From the Singles’ Ministry
Are you or anyone you know "Single and looking...for Jesus"? 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.
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Updates on the Mahayag BLD GK Village in Davao |
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From the Discipling Ministry
Teaching: Basic Bible Seminar
Invitees: LSS#23/#24 graduates
Venue: OLA Hall
Date: Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Time: 8:30am to 4:00 pm
Registration starts at 8:30am. Please bring your Bible, notebook, pen, nametag and lunch.
All committed disciples who missed this teaching are also invited.
From the ME 30 Class – Re: BLD Spring Dance
Please join ME Class No. 30 in our “Flores de Mayo” celebration on May 1, 2010 and help us raise funds for our beloved BLD Toronto Community. Mark you calendars! The BLD 2010 Spring Dance will be held on May 1st, 2010, Saturday at 6:00PM in the Humberwood Community Centre. Ask your DLC and class shepherds for tickets ($20 for adults; $10 for children ages 14 years and under; Free for children 3 years and under), or approach any member for ME Class 30 tonight after Worship. Thank you and God Bless.
From the Youth Ministry
Brothers and Sisters, tonight, the youths will be having their one-on-one shepherding session in the basement. May we please request everyone to avoid unnecessary stay in the basement after our praise and worship. Please observe silence. If you have young children, kindly remind them to refrain from running around and/or making noises.
Please note: the door leading to the stairs to the basement hall will be closed during the shepherding session, please exit at the right of the chapel or the main front door after the praise and worship.
YLSS #11 Letter of information for the parents and/or guardians of candidates and directions to the venue are available for pick up at the YLSS desk next Friday after the Healing Mass.
Confession before the YLSS weekend and attendance to the Invocation Mass at OLA on Friday, March 12 at 8 pm are required for all candidates, shepherds, co-shepherds, all youth and adult working team and volunteers .
May we request the community to intercede for all the candidates from Toronto, GVO and St. Catharines and for everyone involved in the YLSS No. 11.
From the Singles’ Ministry
Are you or anyone you know "Single and looking...for Jesus"? 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 now 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. Thank you and God Bless.
From the Solo Parents Ministry
Applications for Solo Parents Encounter #9 scheduled to be held on April 9 to 11, 2010 at Mt. Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre, are now available before and after the Friday's corporate worship in the church basement. For details, please get in touch with Linda Canaria, Nilda Villa, Sylvia Centeno, Monette McQuaid or any other member of the Solo Parents Ministry. |
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