22nd
Sunday In Ordinary Time August 30, 2020
Suffering
happens while sun shines, while others carry on as usual. While traffic
continues to flow. As Jeremiah spoke if the approaching sufferings Jerusalem
and his own troubled relationship with God, so Jesus in today’s Gospel prepares
his disciples for his approaching ordeal at Jerusalem. He speaks of it as
necessary not a necessity that lies in the nature of things, not a tragic fate,
but the will of God made known through the prophesies. Peter denies that Jesus
must suffer. Peter wants to banish suffering from the agenda; Jesus brings the
subject to the forefront of the conversation. To understand Jesus means to
understand the cross. That is the essence of his teaching and that is why Peter
is denounced so strongly. Peter is seen as a tempter; his ambitions and
desires, Jesus says, belong to the realm of Satan. Peter wants Jesus to be
immune from frustration, suffering and contempt. The Christ of his dreams is
all glory and prestige, untouched by vulnerable humanity. The way of the cross
Jesus outlines for himself is the way of renunciation his followers are called
to tread. Jesus faced rejection which could be conquered only if it was
accepted. He faced rejection which could be transformed only if he assented to
it.if the suffering was to pass, it had to be endured. The way of the cross
which Jesus followed was one which passed through streets and markets, by
houses and places, by windows and doors. While it happened people went about
their business. Suffering must run the course of the familiar. As Christians we
live in the assurance that our way of the cross does not go unnoticed. Jesus is
our suffering companion; he proves to be our strength; his power is mighty in
our weakness. If the cross is the price to be paid for love, then carrying it
is love’s proof in action. For Jesus., that is enough.
SUNDAY MASS:
As we resume masses in the church , mindful of those who cannot make it due limited seating capacity, Mass will be still live-streamed every Sunday at 10 am in our Parish Website and YouTube page. You can also watch the mass later in the day. If you can, please consider dropping off your church donations in the mailbox, newly installed at Atwater Ave Church entrance door .
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
On September 4th First Friday Of The Month, We will be having the Holy Hour at 6.15 pm, followed by Mass at 7.15 pm. Please join us to spend time with the Eucharistic Lord and receive the blessings and healing!
POPE FRANCIS’S PRAYER TO MARY :
(For protection from the Coronavirus)
O
Mary, you shine continuously in our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We
entrust ourselves to you, Health of the sick. At the foot of the cross you
participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman
people, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that as you
did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of
trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to confirm ourselves to the Father’s
will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself,
and bore our sorrows to bring us , through the cross, to the joy of the
Ressurrection. Amen. We seek refuge
under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas-we who
are put to the test-and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and Blessed Virgin.
YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT:
Dear people of God .
At
a time like this I feel uncomfortable to talk about giving. Our primary concern
is health and well being of our parishioners. However, No doubt you are aware
that our Parish relies on the support of our parish members for the upkeep of
the church. Kindly support us with the donations (weekly offerings) thank you
for your great help during this challenging time! God bless you!🙏
Humanitarian Relief- Lebanon Relief Effort :
At this time we alsk the faithful to please donate to the Lebanon relief effort, if you are able. The Archdiocese if Toronto will send donation to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association ( CNEWA) a papal agency with extensive as the-ground networks in Lebanon. CNEWA staff are currently working to send food, water, medical supplies and hygiene products to Beirut. Spiritual and psychological support will also be provided to those who lost everything in a blink of an eye. Later, CNEWA will rebuild housing and help re-establish those who lost their livelihoods in this disaster.
THOSE
WISHING TO HELP May do spin the following ways:
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online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website (Click on the “Donate Now”
button stays the top of the page www.archtoronto.org)
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by phone through the Development office- 416934-3411.
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through the parish, making cheque’s payable to:
Name
of Parish - Lebanon Relief Effort- Disaster Relief.
REST IN PEACE :
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Raymond Swatuk
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Marianna Marchewka
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Geraldine Jeans
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK:
PAUL CANTLON
SHWETHA
ANGELO
GULLA
DOMENIC
SANTAGUIDA
ROY
CRIS
OSBORNE
MARIANA
WEGLINSKY
FRANCA
METCALFE
JESSY
FERNANDES
TERESA
JULIANA
SANIYA
& FRANCESCO
NANCY
CHRISTA
FEUERSTAKE
ANNA
PATRICIA
GONANO
CHRISTINA
LUGUN
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am —12 noon. 1pm — 4.30pm .Please call the parish office before you arrive.
THANK YOU!
Thanks for all your support and cooperation. I sincerely thank our YouTube mass Team. Sean for providing music and technical support,Larissa Freddy And Farrell Gonsalves for their assistance with the liturgy. Our Parish Council Members Lisa Hyginus and Branca Noronha may contact you at this difficult time just to make sure you are ok. We are here to serve you and will address any issues to the best of our ability! God bless!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We Need more volunteers please consider to join our Team of Cleaning and Ushering!
CLEANING TEAM SCHEDULE
Saturday.5 pm mass- Larissa & Family .
Sunday.
9.30 am mass:-Val, Branca &Lisa
Sunday.
11.30am mass- Erica, Amy, Rose.
USHERING TEAM
Gary, Sergio, Paul , Edmund. Luke
BAPTISM
We congratulate and welcome our newly baptized children Christian Kai Joseph Cheng Salerno and Monoi Grace Cheng Salerno to our parish Community! Let’s rejoice in the Lord and give praises to him!
