Nativity of Our Lord

As per directive from the Archdiocese of Toronto, Nativity of Our Lord Parish will henceforth be administering the sacrament of Confirmation to students in Grade 7.  All parents with children in Grade 7 are invited to come to the

Parents’ Information Meeting on
Thursday, March 3, 2016,
7:30 pm, Church Hall.

If you are in touch with other parents with children in Grade 7, please pass on the information about Confirmation in Grade 7, happening this spring.  At the meeting, Fr. Michael will be discussing the sacraments and expectations from parents and students in preparation for receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.  Schedules are posted in all bulletin boards of the parish.

2016 Lift Jesus Higher Rally
Be inspired, encouraged and healed.  Come, Celebrate the 24^th Annual Life Jesus Higher Rally!
 
Calendar the date:  Saturday, March 5^th, 2016, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W. Hear Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields, Peter Herbeck and guest speaker Deacon Larry Oney.  High Mass (with Sunday readings) celebrated by Cardinal Thomas Collins.  (There will be a separate youth event {13 – 18 years} with great music, dynamic talks and inspirational skits. 

A bus will be available for parishioners of Nativity wishing to attend the rally.  For tickets to the event and to the bus, please call Muriel Boudreau at 416 695 0031.

Saturday Feb 27th - Development Day hosted by the CWL at Christ the King/Cristo Rei Parish.  Bring a brown bag lunch, light refreshments provided.  More details to follow.
Tuesday March 1st - Ordinandi Dinner
Friday March 4th - World Day of Prayer, focus country is CUBA and the host church is Renforth Baptist. 1pm Reception to follow this Interdenominational Service prepared by the Christian Women's Groups of Cuba.

Lectio Divina with Cardinal Collins
As a result of the extensive renovations underway at St. Michael`s Cathedral, Lectio Divina with Cardinal Collins will travel throughout the archdiocese in 2016.  On Sunday, Feb. 07th,
it will be hosted at St. Clement`s Parish, 409 Markland Dr., Etobicoke.  We hope you will be able to join Cardinal Collins and our faith community. 
 
Lectio Divina (divine, or sacred, reading) is the name given to a spiritual tradition among Christians over the last two thousand years.  This form of prayer involves three distinct stages:  a)  reading a short scripture passage; b) reflecting on the passage, and c) a short period of silence.  We begin with Vespers (Evening Prayer) at 7 pm, followed by Lectio Divina from 7:30 to 8:15 pm.  All are welcome to join Cardinal Collins for this special evening of prayer. 

Knights of Columbus Valentine Dinner/Dance
Remember Valentine’s Day Dance last year?  Remember the lovely preparations the Knights had for all couples to enjoy?  The Knights of Columbus would like to celebrate Valentine’s Day once more here at Nativity.
 
When: Sat. Feb 13^th from 6pm-12am
(dinner @ 7pm) Where: Parish Hall
Tickets: $35 per person.
Menu includes: Salad, penne, veal marsala, filet of fish, potatoes, vegetables & dessert.
 
The dinner will be catered by Oliver Catering and DJ music provided by Jeffrey Rogers. Cash Bar.
Tickets on sale after all weekend masses.

Steubenville Toronto
Who: All those in grades 8-12
When: July 22-24, 2016
Where: UOIT Campus, Oshawa, Ontario
Cost: $200
Deposit of $100 due as soon as possible to reserve your spot. The cost includes overnight accommodations, all meals and an amazing conference program including speakers and musicians from the US, Mass and adoration with thousands of youth across the province.
Forms can be picked up and returned at the Parish Office. Contact Courtney at nativityyouth@outlook.com.

Reboot! Live! with Chris Stefanick
Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Mississauga.
Save the date for an event that will change your life! With internationally renowned speaker and author Chris Stefanick and special musical guest Jon Niven. Reboot! Live! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From prayer and spirituality, to work, marriage, parenting, health and more. There is no part of your life that will be left untouched. Do not miss the opportunity to gain insight into living life more fully! This event is for all ages.
To Register: www.RealLifeCatholic.com/reboot
PHONE: 905-890-5290, ext. 235
EMAIL: ym@stfrancisxavierchurch.ca
TICKETS: http://bit.ly/reboottix

 Marriage Sunday 2016
In 2016, the Archdiocese of Toronto will celebrate Marriage Sunday at the parish level on the weekend of February 6/7, 2016.  Cardinal Collins has also announced a special archdiocesan-wide gathering to honour married couples that will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 4:30 pm, at St. Andrew Kim Parish in North York.
 
His Eminence extends an invitation to all married couples, in particular, those who will celebrate their 25^th, 40^th, or 50+ wedding anniversary anytime throughout 2016, to join him for Mass and a reception to honour their fidelity and faithfulness.  Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a local lay movement, is helping to co-ordinate the gathering.
 
Loved ones and family members of those honoured are most welcome to attend.  To ensure special reserved seating for honoured couples, pre-registration is required.  Visit www.archtoronto.org/marriage to register and to find more information about Marriage Sunday and our archdiocesan celebration.  Questions can also be directed to Dane & Anne MacCarthy at 416 964 8694.

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
On Tuesday, February 2^nd, 2016, the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life.
 
In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are blessed to have living and serving among us more than 900 religious men and women of 100 different religious congregations.  This World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank God for the gifts of these religious sisters, brothers and priests and to pray for God’s blessing upon them in their efforts to faithfully live the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. 
 
In closing the Jubilee Year for Consecrated Life, there will be a special Mass next Sunday, January 31, at 3 pm at St. Paul’s Basilica, Toronto, in celebration of the vocation and witness of these special men and women religious who are such a vital and important part of the life and ministry of the Church in our Archdiocese.  All are welcome to attend!