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Celebratory event marks AFCM 2nd anniversary. By Faye Arellano

On November 26 to 28, 2010, Relics of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta visited the Our Lady of the Assumption. People of all walks of life, came and venerated the lock of hair; crucifix; and drop of blood. , Fr. Ben Ebcas Jr. stated that "My profound gratitude to Bro. Fidel , Bro. Alex, and all the Knights. Special thanks as well to all the FCCPC officers and members, to the Youth Ministry led by Bro. Joey Abrenilla. Thanks to the Choir, the cooks, Ushers, watchers, guards, readers, and all volunteers. May all your prayers be answered by God through the intercession of our Lady and Blessed Mother Teresa. I am very pleased and proud for what you have done". Our beloved, Secretary of AFCM, Zeny Uy said, "It is a great honor to be part of a simple, dignified, loving and grace-filled welcome of Blessed Mother Teresa. Many thanks for including us in the Organizing Committee overseeing the visit of her Relics and photo-essays." For this, we give back the Glory and Honor to our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and the God the Father. View pictures here

On August 22, 2010, the 2nd anniversary of the Archdiocesan Filipino Catholic Mission (AFCM) started with a praise and worship with a theme of "Sundin ang Loob mo" (Thy Will Be Done). It was a precious moment for those hardworking volunteers and supporters. Rev. Fr. Ben Ebcas, Jr. handed a Certificate of Appreciation for their solid contribution to the community. View pictures here

A splendid food with exceedingly delicious desserts and refreshments were served in an organize way at the Our Lady of the Assuption Church. The presence of Minerva Jean A. Falcon, Consul General gave the celebration more festive for she was surprised on the record setting event during the 29th Filipino Pilgrimage in Midland, Ontario. We went home full of goodies (physical and spiritual nourishments).View pictures here

 

 

  

Activities at the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Council (CCRC).

Christ the King Rally - 2011

God Loves You

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

On behalf of the CCRC, I praise and thank the Lord for all of you and the day of our Christ the King Rally - the day the Lord has made for all of us.

Your overwhelming response to His invitation for all of us to gather, pray, and celebrate in His name, are true and palpable signs of the presence of the Holy Spirit in your hearts and in our communities.

Through the intercessions of our Blessed Mother, I pray that our God Almighty, through His Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the Lord of Ministry, Mercy and Love, the King of Kings continue to bless all of us with the finest gifts and grace us with the humility and fortitude to appropriate these gifts in loving our God above all and our neighbours compassionately.

With the guidance and comfort of the Holy Spirit, may we also continue to be present to one another & help and love one another.

To all my fellow Councilors & volunteers in the CCRC, I sincerely thank you all for the support and labour you all so selflessly gave for the success of this Christ the King Rally. Without your dedication, commitment and all out participation, this Rally would not have achieved the success that it did. Thanks everyone for saying Yes to God!

Please extend this message to all the members of your respective communities, prayer groups, families and friends.

To God be the glory, honour and praise!!!

Sincerely in Christ,

Faith Matters

Bro. Don Quilao
Chairman, CCRC

 

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Activities at Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Relics of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta visits OLA Exhibits on soon-to-be saint of charity expected to attract thousands

God Loves You

A worldwide celebration of the birth centenary of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta will spill into the halls of the Our Lady of the Assumption Church (OLA), a hub of the Filipino Catholic community in Toronto.

Relics of the beloved nun of charity consist of a lock of hair; crucifix; drop of blood and worn sandals are bound for OLA on the weekend of November 26, 2010.

Relics are visible signs of the enduring presence of a saint. A presence that invites and inspires others to continue the holy person's divine mission.

Along with the relics, at least 50 selected photographs of Blessed Mother Teresa from the Missionaries of Charity will also be on display to showcase her life, works and message.

The exhibition dedicated to her spirituality and evangelization was inaugurated in Rome during her 100th birthday on August 26, 2010, and has been duplicated in different countries across the globe.

Parishioners and volunteers of OLA, located at 2565 Bathurst Street, are gearing up for the expected throng of people to descend on church during the three-day visit.

A joyful, grace-filled and loving welcome ceremony is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. and to be followed by a candlelight procession. A Mass will be officiated by OLA Pastor, Rev. Fr. Ben Ebcas, at 7 p.m.

Congregants will be invited to venerate the relics, which will be placed atop a simple table bedecked with flowers and candles, immediately after the Mass.

Pamphlets about Blessed Mother Teresa will be distributed to parishioners.

Other places where her relics will visit include Church of the Precious Blood in Scarborough on November 15th and St. Casmir's Church in downtown Toronto on November 19th.

Blessed Mother Teresa was known worldwide for her utmost simplicity and great works of charity among the blind, the abandoned, the sick, the aged and the dying.

Just a few years after her death in 1997, the Vatican declared Mother Teresa blessed, a step toward her eventual canonization as a saint. Her beatification in 2003 was attended by multitudes of faithful from around the world who were inspired by her authentic witness to her faith manifested in her deep love for the poor and the downtrodden.

The diminutive nun in white, blue-bordered sari, who once walked the streets of Calcutta to be with the poorest of the poor was only motivated by her strong desire "to satiate Christ's thirst for love and for souls."

Blessed Mother Teresa made it her personal mission to love those who were unwanted, uncared for and people shunned by society.

Her usual advice to those wanting to serve the Lord was to serve others with great love and smile. She identified herself closely with the poor.

In receiving her Nobel Prize in 1979, she was asked what people could do to promote world peace. The then 69-year-old giant of charity simply responded, "Go home and love your family."

The beloved founder of the Missionaries of Charity was referred to by the late Pope John Paul II as "the humble gospel messenger."

Blessed Mother Teresa would always encourage people to love others, especially the poor and downtrodden, with the same love by which God loves each person - a tender and personal love.

Faith Matters

By Faye Arellano

 

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Toronto Knights of Columbus council 12582 bags top K of C award

1st General Assembly

Knights of Columbus Council 1582 bags coveted Double Star Council status. In photo - Grand Knight Fidel De Guzman (second from left) and Fr. Ben Ebcas, Mission Director of the Archdiocese of Toronto Filipino Mission Center, Our Lady of the Assumption (fourth from left).

Extensive Church and community service as well as outstanding council performance helps council 12582 achieve coveted Double Star recognition

Knights of Columbus (K of C) Council 12582, based in the Our Lady of Assumption Church along Bathurst Street in Toronto, recently earned the distinctive recognition of achieving the Double Star Council status from the 128-year-old Catholic fraternal organization.

The Double Star award is a coveted recognition accorded by the leadership of the 1.8-million-member K of C to councils that reach 200 per cent of their membership quota.

"Your council was one of only 398 councils that have achieved the elite Double Star recognition," wrote Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight to Fidel de Guzman, Grand Knight of Council 12582. The K of C has more than 15,000 councils worldwide.

"I encourage you to strive for even greater growth in the future and I thank you for your continued support," said Anderson.

The Double Star award is another feather in the chapeau of Council 12582, which this year was also named Best Overall Council in Ontario for 2010.

"These awards and recognition belong to every member of Council 12582 because they have all worked hard to help our group provide service and assistance to the Church, the community and families in need," said GK Fidel.

"I believe it is our Church and community service involvement that helps Council 12582 attract more members to our group," he added.

Bro. Fidel said council is never short of activities and new members are always welcome.

The Council 12582 was among the many organization that was active in collecting, packing and shipping relief goods to tens of thousands of people who lost their homes in a series of killer typhoons that hit the Philippines last year. The Our Lady of Assumption (OLA) church served as the base of operations for much of the relief effort in Toronto at that time.

The council has also been active in assisting a new initiative of the Caregivers Mission of OLA to help the local caregiver population. Council 12582 continually provides assistance to various Church activities such as the Pro-Life Life Chain and fund raising events for repairs and maintenance of the OLA.

"If you are looking for brotherhoods and a chance to serve the community and the Church consider joining the Knights," said Bro. Fidel. Membership to the organization is open to practicing Catholic men aged 18 and older.

Those interested can call Bro. Fidel at 416-297-8410.

Council 12582 Media Contact: Nestor Arellano - 416-512-1751

 

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