Parish Bulletin for September 5, 2010

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Friends of Dismas Ministry Launch

The weekend of Sept.17- 18 marks the launch of a new ministry for our members of Friends of Dismas at Holy Spirit. Several members will be hosts for a dinner with the residents at the Keele Centre Halfway House in Toronto.

They will be inviting members of our faith community to participate in this ministry by providing the all-important parts of these meals for 2 dates - Oct. 18 and Feb. 28. More details will be provided during the launch and members will be available to assist in the logistics.

The objective of this program is to engage people of faith to help build community with those who are on the difficult and often lonely road of re-entering society after a period of incarceration. Our sharing in this ministry is a parish initiative to follow the call to minister to those who are in need.

If you are interested in further works planned by this group, the first prayer meeting for Friends of Dismas will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

Book Club Sessions!

Fall sessions for the ever-popular book club are scheduled for three Tuesdays - Oct. 5, 12 and 26. Each takes take place in the church hall from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Newcomers are most welcome. Please call the office to register your name for these sessions. As soon as the book is available, we will notify you.

Bulletin Notices: Written notices should be e-mailed, faxed or brought to the parish office by noon on Tuesdays.