FROM THE SOLO PARENTS MINISTRY

We praise and thank the Lord for a spirit-led SPE#16 Encounter Weekend. The successful program was made possible by God’s healing grace, the prayers and powerful intercession for candidates, the support of the BLD community, the energetic service provided by the auxiliaries and the impassioned talks and homilies delivered by Fr. Matthias.

Our sincere gratitude to Fr. Matthias Yaw Kotoka Amuzu, the Pastoral Team, the different Ministries and their respective DCSs, DLCs, and members who assisted us throughout the preparation and the actual conduct of the Encounter Weekend.

To the 16 graduates of SPE # 16, WELCOME TO THE BLD FAMILY!

To God be the glory, honor and power forever and ever!

FROM THE YOUTH MINISTRY

YLSS no. 18 Grand Reunion will be tomorrow, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the OLA Basement Hall starting at 9 am. All YLSS 18 graduates, shepherds and co-shepherds, and all working team are invited.

For more information, please contact Ariel & Ethel Ang, Youth Ministry coordinators at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

FROM THE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT MINISTRY

LSS No.35 is scheduled on June 23–June 25, 2016. Invited participants are:

- Graduates of ME #41

- Graduates of SPE #16

- Graduates of SE #20

- Previous graduates of ME, SPE and SE who have not taken the LSS yet

Non-encountered Singles, Solo Parents and Couples are also welcome to join the LSS.

Orientation is scheduled on April 28th and May 12th after the Praise and Worship and May 5th after the mass at the Mark 10 room.

Salubong will be on Friday, May 19, 2017.

For registration and more information, you may visit the LSS#35 table at the basement hall before and after Praise & Worship, or contact:
LSS #35 Coordinators, Ed and Cristy Samson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

FROM THE MISSION MINISTRY

Life — we stand on guard for thee!

This year marks the 20th National March for Life in Ottawa and the 150th anniversary of Canada’s confederation. This year's theme is "LIFE - We stand on guard for thee."

Pro-lifers will gather on Parliament Hill to demand that our laws once again uphold the right to life which is inherent to every human being, as they once did, even 150 years ago. The March for Life is the largest annual demonstration on Parliament Hill, and a sign that ending abortion is the civil rights movement of our day.

As Christian, we should be deeply concerned, it is our moral obligation to oppose these injustices. Let us make the trip to Ottawa on Thursday, May 11, 2017 and together voice our opposition to these evils. Please join us, a bus will pick up at SFX Mississauga at 6:00am and leave (OLA) Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 6:40am on Thurs., May 11, and return later that evening. The cost of a seat on the bus is $30.00/person.

Reserve your spot ASAP by emailing:

Tito & Dora Bacungan: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 
Fran & Baby Pulumbarit: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phoning 
Yolly Uranza: (647-407-1423), 
Carmen Jimenez: (647-877-8571) of the BLD Mission Ministry

FROM THE PASTORAL SERVICES MINISTRY

SAVE THE DATE! The Pastoral Services Ministry invites you to the BLD Mid-Year Retreat on June 3, 2017, entitled “Religious Community Encounter” to be facilitated by Fr. Larry Tan, SDB, to be held at OLA basement hall from 8 am to 4 pm.

For previous week's podium announcements, please CLICK HERE.