Christian Unity Week <br/><br/>

The theme for the Christian Unity Week (from Jan 18th to 25th) this year is “Christ – the one and only foundation to the church” (1 Cor 3:1-23)<br/><br/>

Before Jesus’ ascension into heaven, He had already foreseen the future split of the church; such as the establishment of the Atheist in the 4th centry and the New Religion in the 16th centry. Therefore, during His participation in the last Passover dinner, He fervently prayed: “Father! May they be in us, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they be one, so that the world will believe that you sent me”. (John 17:21)<br/><br/>

The reason for the division within the church are mainly due to human factors and political elements. Nevertheless, Christ has allowed this division with the church. Perhaps, this can be a blessing. Cathoilc parishioners can learn from the brothers and sisters of the New Religion to respect the Word, and to put emphasis on the sense of community in the church. On the other hand, members of the New Religion can also learn from us the importance of the unity of the church and of the Holy Eucharist.<br/><br/>

Jeus prayed that all mankind may be united as one, after He established the Holy Eucharist. Therefore, let us humbly and sincerely pray before the Holy Eucharist for this blessing to be united within our church.<br/><br/>

Up until Jan 9th, our parish has collected for the Asian Tsunami Relief the amount of $64,046.37. Thanks to all for the generous donation. Although the Government and the Toronto Archdiocese approved the Fund to be included for the year 2004 account, the financial team of our parish has not yet made preliminary preparations for collection. Therefore the fund will only be included in the year 2005 account. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.