Wisdom is the theme of two of the readings today. When it comes to wisdom many people shy away from the subject in the belief that it is the proper concern of philosophers or poets. But if wisdom is about knowing what to do next, it clearly concerns all of us. And the parable of the ten bridesmaids and their oil lamps confirms this view. The Gospel story about a small oil crisis in the Middle East tells us of five bridesmaids who are accounted foolish precisely because they weren’t prepared for what happened next. The wisdom of the five wise bridesmaids consisted in doing what was expected of them, in being prepared for the arrival of the bridegroom. Their wisdom wasn’t extraordinary, but eminently practical. Their wisdom consisted not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as in knowing what to do next. The message of the Gospel is simple: If we do what we have to do conscientiously, we have no reason to fear the unexpected coming of Christ. There is a blessing in doing the ordinary with sensitivity, in doing the sane and sensible thing, in acting with common sense and prudence. The fourteenth century mystic Meister Eckhat summed it up perfectly when he said: “Wisdom consists in doing the next thing you have to do, doing it with your whole heart, and finding delight in doing it.” All this reflection about wisdom can be seen in one simple well known story. A holy old monk was sweeping up the fallen leaves in the monastery garden when a visitor asked him: “What would you do, brother, if you knew you were to die in ten minutes.” The old monk replied: “ I would carry on sweeping.”
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 .
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Priest is available to hear confessions, this Saturday October 31 and November 7th from 3.30 to 4.30 pm. Please make use of this wonderful opportunity. Students who are preparing for sacrament of confirmation please make a good confession along with your parents and sponsors if possible! Thank you!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Our children are receiving their first Holy communion during our weekend regular masses it began from August 22, with 2 children per mass at the Saturday, 5pm Masses and the Sunday, 9.30 am Masses until Sunday, November 29 . We also have designated Saturday morning celebrations at 11 am for up to 10 children on the following dates
Saturday
October, 24
Saturday,
November 7
Saturday,
November 21
Saturday,
November 28.
Parents
are asked to limit their gathering at the Church to 15 individuals, including
the First Holy communion child. All social distancing protocol will be
maintained.
We
congratulate all those children who have already made their First Holy
communion and also those would be receiving . We thank parents for being part
of your children’s faith journey and for your support and cooperation during
this challenging time!
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Thanks to parents and Children for attending the orientation session. Candidates Please take it seriously and participate in confirmation online sessions along with you parents, receive the sacrament of confession before the confirmation as the priest is available to hear the confession on Saturday’s afternoon from 3.30 to 4.30 pm and attend mass on Sunday’s . As I said beginning from this weekend (Oct. 24,25)you need to make note of Sunday homily and the Gospel (please submit it on Dec.5 )kindly read first 5 chapters from the Gospel of Luke. Know the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Test date will be announced soon. Our celebration of confirmation masses will be held during the week day evening masses on Dec. 8 ,10,15 and 17.
Right
now we are concentrating on the families who signed up when their children were
in Grade 7 or higher. The current Grade 7 students will be asked to register in
the spring 2021.
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.
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 all!
REST IN PEACE :
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+ Durval Medeiros |
+ Alfanso Cotoia |
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+ John Lopes |
+ Hilda Ipekian |
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+ Isidro Viveiros |
+ Antonina Fortun |
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+ Monica Samson |
+ Nesta Pougnet |
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+ Mihajlo Kvansi |
+ Maria Raposo |
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+ Delna Dusome |
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PAUL
CANTLON |
JULIANA |
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SHWETHA |
SANIYA
& FRANCESCO |
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ANGELO
GULLA |
NANCY |
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DOMENIC
SANTAGUIDA |
CHRISTA
FEUERSTAKE |
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ROY |
ANNA |
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MARIANA
WEGLINSKI |
PATRICIA
GONANO |
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FRANCA
METCALFE |
CHRISTINA
LUGUN |
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JESSY
FERNANDES |
KATHERINE |
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TERESA |
MATHEW
WHITLEY |
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MARGHARITA
PISCIONE |
BUD
RADECZY |
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LISA O’BRIEN |
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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. Joshua,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
Sunday.
9.30 am mass:-Val, Branca &Lisa
Sunday.
11.30am mass- Erica,Rose.
USHERING TEAM
BAPTISM
