FROM  LSA/TEACHING MINISTRY

Please be reminded that there will be a Shepherd Recollection/Refresher Session tomorrow, May 1st, 2010, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at the OLA Basement Hall.

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

From the BLD 20th Anniversary Planning Committee….

September 2010 marks BLD Toronto's 20th Anniversary.  Celebration will commence in the month of May with the Parade of Banners.  Each Apostolate will parade their banners on their assigned month before the start of the first Friday Mass @ OLA.  The schedule of the parade will be as follows:

• May 7, 2010    -        Management Apostolate
• June 4, 2010        -   Evangelization Apostolate
• July 2, 2010         -   Formation Apostolate
• Aug 6, 2010        -    Pastoral Apostolate
• Sep 3, 2010        -    Mission Apostolate

The Apostolate DCS together with their Ministry DLCs will be responsible for coordinating this activity, encouraging full participation among their ministry members and ensuring early arrival and formation on their designated Friday.  Depending on the size of their group, the parade should start no later than 7:50 p.m. to ensure that the mass starts promptly @ 8:00 p.m.
In addition, there will be a Parade of Banners of all Apostolates on the actual day of the Anniversary Celebration, Friday, Sept. 17th (start time to be determined).

We invite everyone to be in the spirit of oneness as we prepare for our milestone celebration.  Details will be provided in due course.

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 $60.00 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 Discipling Ministry

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

Attendees of Community & Growth Part 2 are reminded to please bring your Community & Growth book by Jean Vanier.