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 us
about the disciples' discovery of the empty
tomb. 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 to
offer proof of the Resurrection. The details invite us to
reflect upon a most amazing gift, that is faith in Jesus and
his Resurrection.
Each of the four Gospels tells us that Jesus' empty tomb
was first discovered by women. This is notable because in
first-century Jewish society women could not serve as legal
witnesses. In the case of John's Gospel, the only woman
attending the tomb is Mary of Magdala. Unlike the
Synoptic accounts, John's Gospel does not describe an
appearance of angels at the tomb. Instead, Mary is simply
said to have observed that the stone that had sealed the
tomb had been moved, and she runs to alert Simon Peter
and 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 raised
from 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 Simon
Peter. This detail paints a vivid picture, as does the detail
provided about the burial cloths. Some scholars believe that
the presence of the burial cloths in the tomb offers evidence
to the listener that Jesus' body had not been stolen (it is
understood that grave robbers would have taken the burial
cloths together with the body).
The Gospel passage concludes, however, that even having
seen the empty tomb and the burial cloths, the disciples do
not yet understand about the Resurrection. In the passage
that follows, Mary of Magdala meets Jesus but mistakes
him for the gardener. In the weeks ahead, the Gospel
readings from our liturgy will show us how the disciples
came to believe in Jesus' Resurrection through his
appearances to them. Our Easter faith is based on their
witness to both the empty tomb and their continuing
relationship with Jesus—in his appearances and in his gift
of the Holy Spirit.
Fashion Show 2011
Tues., May 10th
7:30 -10:00 pm
Tickets: $25.00
The CWL, together with the ShareLife committee are
sponsoring this event. Proceeds will benefit our 2011
ShareLife campaign. Tickets are available from the parish
office. Home Baked goods would be appreciated.
ShareLife 2011
Because of ShareLife, everyone in our region has access
to a Catholic Family Services counselling office, regardless
of their background. Housebound seniors receive care
from Society of Sharing volunteers. ShareLife helps our
brothers and sisters overseas through Development &
Peace, Canadian Food for Children and the Pastoral
Mission Fund. Immigrants and refugees are helped
through Catholic Cross-Cultural Services and the Office
for Refugees. Priests, deacons and religious workers are
trained with ShareLife support at Serra House,
Redemptoris Mater and St. Augustine’s seminaries. With
ShareLife, our community is a brighter, happier and safer
place for us all.
Please give generously. You CAN work WONDERS!
Schedule & Intentions This Week
April 25th - May 1st
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 - Family
Wed.:(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
 April 24, 2011
OLS Youth Ministry Presents
Dinner for Safehaven
th
Sat., May 7 - Parish Hall - Tickets: $20
Cocktails: 6:30 pm - Dinner: 7:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Kimberley Gadwah
Safehaven Toronto provides across the GTA, residential
and respite care programs for children and youth with
multiple disabilities and complex medical needs.
Ticket price includes: 3 course meal, cooked & served by
youth group members (homemade Caesar salad with crispy
pancetta, pan seared salmon with rice pilaf and sautéed
vegetables, dessert, coffee or tea). Come build community,
support a great cause and help celebrate our youth ministry
program`s 2nd anniversary in style!
Annual Bridge & Card Party
Tues., May 3rd - 7:00 pm
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. Doors
open at 630 pm. To book tickets, call Marguerite Doran,
Convenor: 416-231-5446. Sorry - No Drop-Ins.
Project Rachel Retreat
Are you still hurting from an experience of abortion? We
can help. Call 416-629-8264. A weekend retreat for
women whose hearts have been broken by abortion.
Private & Confidential - May 13th - 15th.
Upcoming Parish Events
Plant Sale for ShareLife:
Victoria Day Weekend - May 21st / 22nd
ShareLife Tupperware Party:
Tues., June 14th - 7 pm - in the Parish Hall
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 the
information to your neighbours.
Families Preparing for Confirmation
Meetings for the Candidate, Sponsor & Parent
Sun., May 1st at 2:00 pm OR Wed., May 4th at 7:30 pm
Pauline Book & Media Fair
Sunday, May 8th at O. L. S.
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Community will be having a
Pauline Book & Media Fair brought to us by the
Daughters of St. Paul. They will be here on Sunday, May
8th. Everyone is invited to browse and purchase from an
excellent selection of Catholic Books, music CDs, and
DVD movies, from the Pauline Book & Media Centre in
Toronto. This would be a wonderful opportunity to get
something inspirational to read, watch, or listen to, for the
Easter/Spring Season and to help you on your spiritual
journey. You can familiarize yourself with the life and
mission of the Daughters of St. Paul by going to
www.pauline.org
Parish Office Closed
Easter Monday, April 25th
Community Events
TCDSB Consultation Session - to provide input re: draft
Equity & Inclusive Education Policy & draft Religious
Accommodation Guidelines - Wed., Apr. 27th - 7 pm at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - for information
visit www.tcdsb.org
Organix 11 - A Music Festival unlike any other, May 2nd -
May 30th - at various downtown venues featuring the pipe
organ. This yearly organ showcase is produced by
William O’Meara and Gordon Mansell. Visit
www.organixconcerts.ca or phone Gordon Mansell: 416-
571-3680.
10th Annual Meagan’s Walk - Creating a Circle of Hope
Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 8th - For information, to
register or to donate online, visit www.meaganswalk.com
or call 416-239-7843.
Understanding and Coping with Mental Illness, with
Dr. David Goldbloom, MD, FRCPC - Mon., May 9th at
7:30 pm at Kingsway Lambton United Church.
Teopoli Summer Experience - 12 day Catholic
residential summer program - ages 6-16 in Muskoka - call
Joe: 416-243-7319 or visit www.teopoli.com - also
employment opportunities for young adults.