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Easter Sunday

The Joy Step into Spring

of Easter 

Today we begin the Easter Season, our 50-day meditation on the mystery of Christ's

Resurrection. Our Gospel today tells usabout the disciples' discovery of the emptytomb. It concludes by telling us that they

did not yet understand that Jesus had risen from the dead.

Thus, the details provided are not necessarily meant tooffer proof of the Resurrection. The details invite us toreflect upon a most amazing gift, that is faith in Jesus and

his Resurrection.

Each of the four Gospels tells us that Jesus' empty tombwas first discovered by women. This is notable because in

first-century Jewish society women could not serve as legalwitnesses. In the case of John's Gospel, the only womanattending the tomb is Mary of Magdala. Unlike the

Synoptic accounts, John's Gospel does not describe anappearance of angels at the tomb. Instead, Mary is simplysaid to have observed that the stone that had sealed the

tomb had been moved, and she runs to alert Simon Peterand the beloved disciple. Her statement to them is telling.She assumes that Jesus' body has been removed, perhaps

stolen. She does not consider that Jesus has been raisedfrom the dead.

Simon Peter and the beloved disciple race to the tomb,presumably to verify Mary's report. The beloved disciple

arrives first but does not enter the tomb until after SimonPeter. This detail paints a vivid picture, as does the detailprovided about the burial cloths. Some scholars believe that

the presence of the burial cloths in the tomb offers evidenceto the listener that Jesus' body had not been stolen (it isunderstood that grave robbers would have taken the burial

cloths together with the body).

The Gospel passage concludes, however, that even havingseen the empty tomb and the burial cloths, the disciples do

not yet understand about the Resurrection. In the passagethat follows, Mary of Magdala meets Jesus but mistakeshim for the gardener. In the weeks ahead, the Gospel

readings from our liturgy will show us how the disciplescame to believe in Jesus' Resurrection through hisappearances to them. Our Easter faith is based on their

witness to both the empty tomb and their continuingrelationship with Jesus—in his appearances and in his giftof the Holy Spirit.

Fashion Show 2011

Tues., May 10th

7:30 -10:00 pm

Tickets: $25.00

The CWL, together with the ShareLife committee asponsoring this event. Proceeds will benefit our 20

ShareLife campaign. Tickets are available from the parioffice. Home Baked goods would be appreciated.

ShareLife 2011

Because of ShareLife, everyone in our region has acce

to a Catholic Family Services counselling office, regardleof their background. Housebound seniors receive cafrom Society of Sharing volunteers. ShareLife helps obrothers and sisters overseas through Development

Peace, Canadian Food for Children and the PastorMission Fund. Immigrants and refugees are helpthrough Catholic Cross-Cultural Services and the Offi

for Refugees. Priests, deacons and religious workers atrained with ShareLife support at Serra HousRedemptoris Mater and St. Augustine’s seminaries. Wi

ShareLife, our community is a brighter, happier and saf

place for us all.

 Please give generously. You CAN work WONDERS

Schedule & Intentions This Week

April 25 - May 1  th st

 Please join us as we pray for the following,

in our “Announced Mass” Intentions

Mon.:(9 am) +Lila O’Sullivan - Kathleen Stanley

Tues.:(9 am) +Norma & Tony Healy - FamilyWed.:(9 am) +David McGlade - Kathleen Stanley

Thurs.:(9 am) +Ken Kimmerly - Kathleen Stanley

Fri.:( 9 am) +Jaroslava Gambati - Stepan Gambati

Sat.:(9 am) +Antony Aquilina - Family

  (5:15 pm)   For Our Parishioners

Sun.:(8 am)  +Teresa & Giuseppina - Josie Valle

  (9:30 am) +Peter & Gail McQuillan - Family

  (11:00 am) +Sofia Ivan Kuscer - Berlot Family

  (12:30 pm) +Nicole Nardi - Lena Nardi

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April 24, 2011

OLS Youth Ministry Presents

Dinner for Safehaven

Sat., May 7 - Parish Hall - Tickets: $20th

Cocktails: 6:30 pm - Dinner: 7:00 pm

Guest Speaker: Kimberley Gadwah

Safehaven Toronto provides across the GTA, residentialand respite care programs for children and youth withmultiple disabilities and complex medical needs.

Ticket price includes: 3 course meal, cooked & served byyouth group members (homemade Caesar salad with crispypancetta, pan seared salmon with rice pilaf and sautéedvegetables, dessert, coffee or tea). Come build community,support a great cause and help celebrate our youth ministryprogram`s 2 anniversary in style!nd

Annual Bridge & Card Party

Tues., May 3 - 7:00 pmrd

The CWL is again sponsoring this popular annual event.You can make up a table of 4 for Bridge or Euchre.Gentlemen are invited. Tickets include: raffles, prizes, &refreshments. Tickets: $10 payable at the door. Doorsopen at 630 pm. To book tickets, call Marguerite Doran,Convenor: 416-231-5446. Sorry - No Drop-Ins.

Project Rachel RetreatAre you still hurting from an experience of abortion? Wecan help. Call 416-629-8264. A weekend retreat forwomen whose hearts have been broken by abortion.Private & Confidential - May 13 - 15 .th th

Upcoming Parish Events

Plant Sale for ShareLife:

Victoria Day Weekend - May 21 / 22st nd

ShareLife Tupperware Party:Tues., June 14 - 7 pm - in the Parish Hallth

Parish Outdoor Mass & Picnic:

Sunday, June 26th

Mass Time Change Now In Effect

The First Mass each Sunday morning is now at 8:00 am.Please note the date of the time change and pass theinformation to your neighbours.

Families Preparing for Confirmation

Meetings for the Candidate, Sponsor & Parent

Sun., May 1 at 2:00 pm OR Wed., May 4 at 7:30 pst th

Pauline Book & Media Fair Sunday, May 8 at O. L. S.th

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Community will be havingPauline Book & Media Fair brought to us by tDaughters of St. Paul. They will be here on Sunday, M8 . Everyone is invited to browse and purchase from th

excellent selection of Catholic Books, music CDs, anDVD movies, from the Pauline Book & Media Centre Toronto. This would be a wonderful opportunity to gsomething inspirational to read, watch, or listen to, for tEaster/Spring Season and to help you on your spiritu journey. You can familiarize yourself with the life amission of the Daughters of St. Paul by going www.pauline.org

Parish Office Closed

Easter Monday, April 25th

Community Events

TCDSB Consultation Session - to provide input re: dr

Equity & Inclusive Education Policy & draft ReligioAccommodation Guidelines - Wed., Apr. 27 - 7 pmth

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - for informativisit www.tcdsb.org

Organix 11 - A Music Festival unlike any other, May 2 n

May 30 - at various downtown venues featuring the pith

organ. This yearly organ showcase is produced William O’Meara and Gordon Mansell. Viwww.organixconcerts.ca or phone Gordon Mansell: 41571-3680.

10 Annual Meagan’s Walk - Creating a Circle of Hoth

Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 8 - For information, th

register or to donate online, visit www.meaganswalk.coor call 416-239-7843.

Understanding and Coping with Mental Illness, wiDr. David Goldbloom, MD, FRCPC - Mon., May 9 th

7:30 pm at Kingsway Lambton United Church.

Teopoli Summer Experience - 12 day Catholresidential summer program - ages 6-16 in Muskoka - cJoe: 416-243-7319 or visit www.teopoli.com - alemployment opportunities for young adults.