St. Francis of Assisi Parish 49 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, Ontario N2M 4E2 519-745-7301 www.stfranciskw.ca [email protected]Administered by the Congregation of the Resurrection: www.resurrectionists.ca Lord’s Day Masses – with distancing Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 9:00 am & 11:00 am Weekday Masses – with distancing Tuesday – Friday at 9:00 am Reconciliation Saturday from 4:00 – 4:30 pm or by appointment. Sunday Children’s Liturgy No Children’s Liturgy at this time Prayer Network Call parish office to request prayers Funerals Please call the parish office. Baptism Please call the parish office. Marriages Please call the parish office. Parish Office Open by Appointment Monday – Friday 8:30 am – noon & 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Vocations Information: Hamilton Diocese Congregation of the Resurrection “We are a Christ-centred faith community seeking to be instruments of God’s peace.” July 25 th , 2021 17 th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME “A great Prophet has risen among us; God has looked favourably on his people.” ~ Luke 7: 16 Pastor: Fr. Murray McDermott, C.R. ([email protected]) Wikariusz: Fr. Stanisław Zaryczny, C.R. ([email protected]) 住宿: Fr. Raphael Ma, C.R. ([email protected]) Pastoral Minister: Miss Ruthann Fisher ([email protected]) Music Ministry: Mrs. Terrianne Moulton Admin. Assistant: Ms. Alice Soeder Building Manager: Mr. Gary Howell
July 17/18 Collection $4,342.25 2021 Total Collection $116,737.54 2021 Total Collection BUDGET $294,500.00
DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR Mon. July 26: Rev. Malcolm Katzenberger
Tues. July 27: Rev. Robert Love Wed. July 28: Institute of Kkottengnae
Sisters of Jesus Thu. July 29: Rev. Ross Campbell
Fri. July 30: Rev. Luc Payette Sat. July 31: Rev. Gordian Okpuruka
HYMNALS IN THE PEWS We are very happy to be able to put our hymnals back in the pews and invite you to sing at Mass again. Please remember to keep your masks on to continue to protect yourself and others from COVID, but we are very happy to be taking this step forwards. Thank you to all our cantors who have continued the ministry of singing throughout the pandemic, we hope that soon we will be able to have a choir again. Until then, we thank you.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Monday Overeaters Anonymous (H) 7:30 pm
Friday Office Closed Fridays in July & August, leave a message on the parish phone if you have an emergency, and we will call you back.
FR. MURRAY, FR. STAN &
FR. RAPHAEL’S HOMILIES ONLINE Click the picture below for this Sunday’s homily.
You can listen to past homilies by clicking here.
MASS INTENTIONS July 27 – August 1, 2021
Tuesday, 27th - Weekday
9:00 am Intentions of Mark, Jodie & Josh Pritchard – Anne Pritchard
Wednesday, 28th - Weekday
9:00 am +Reno & Tony Ianni – Angela Ianni
Thursday, 29th - St. Martha
9:00 am +Walt Runstedler – Marj Simon
+Susan Hartman – Stanley Prudnikowicz & Family
+Helen & Bob Livingstone – Jane Jackson
+Sandy Wendling – Anne Darby-Watchorn
Friday, 30th - Weekday
9:00 am +Thomas Callan – Joan Ferraccioli
Saturday, 31st - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm Intentions of Lucille Vanzieleghem – Ruthann Fisher
Intentions of Dr. Tom Shoniker – Mary Ann Shoniker
+Anne Shoniker – Cathy Vanzieleghem
+Maria Sarkany – Ruthann Fisher
+Mary Bergamin – St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Women’s League
“I am with you always” (Mt 28:20): this is the promise the Lord made to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. They are the words that he repeats to you today, dear grandfathers and grandmothers, dear elderly friends.
These are the first words of Pope Francis’ message for this first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (you can read the entire message on our website by clicking here). Especially during these pandemic times it is so important to reach out to our grandparents and elderly friends, to ensure they know they are not alone, and to learn from them as well. If you are able to safely visit with the elderly people in your life over the next week, either in person, on the phone or online, we encourage you to do so. Perhaps offer to bring them to Mass, or if they are not ready to join us in person yet perhaps you can arrange for them to be able to watch Mass online or listen to the homily posted on the St. Francis website. Whatever makes sense for your family, we simply encourage you to connect with your elderly loved ones,
pray with them and show them that you are with them always. We will pray in particular for our grandparents and elderly parishioners at Mass this weekend, may God bless them with health, love and peace.
We invite you to watch the video prepared by the Canadian Catholic Bishops for this special day by clicking on this picture
You can also see all the resources for this day on our website by clicking here.
RECONCILIATION AND HEALING In response to the continuing suffering of our Indigenous brothers and sisters, and the desire of Catholics to learn, act and heal together, the Diocese of Hamilton has put together a very thorough section on their website to help us make progress on this difficult journey. We invite you to visit the website by clicking these links:
HISTORY (learn about the history of Residential Schools)
EXPRESSIONS OF APOLOGY (read the apologies made by the Catholic church over the years)
ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS (read about actions already taken and so many more that are in planning stages and which still need to be acted upon)
We also invite you to join us on our St. Francis parish website this Monday July 26 for a short film produced by the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres and the National Film Board of Canada, called
Urban.Indigenous.Proud: Zaagi’idiwin This film is part of a series which you can watch, the links will be on our website on Monday.
SACRAMENT OF 1ST EUCHARIST This Sunday, July 25th, some of our
students preparing for the Sacrament of 1st Eucharist will share in the Lord’s Table for the first time at a special Mass in the
afternoon. These young candidates have been preparing and learning under very
difficult circumstances during the pandemic, and have had their sacrament postponed several times. Thank you to all the children and parents for your patience and hard work, and thank you Ruthann for adapting our program so many times and with great care. The remainder of the class will celebrate their 1st Eucharist in the fall. May our young people receiving the Eucharist for the first time feel Jesus dwelling within them in a new way, giving them strength and peace.
AROUND TOWN
WE ARE HIRING! The Waterloo
Catholic District School Board is currently accepting applications for Lunch Hour
Supervisors. Please visit our website for job details and application criteria: www.wcdsb.ca
TAKE OUT MEALS at Waterloo Knights of Columbus. Wednesday dinner special Spaghetti & Meatballs, Single order $10, Double order $18.50, Pick up times, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, 145 Dearborn Place Waterloo. Call Martin at 519-884-2060 to order, cash debit or credit card on pick up.
FRIDAY KNIGHT FISH FRY Take out only at this time, 1pc fish & chips with coleslaw and roll, $15.00, 2 pc for $18.50. Call Chef Derek at 226-748-8378 to order. Pick up times 4:30 - 6:00 pm, cash, debit or credit card on pick up.
COVID – 19 JULY UPDATE
OPEN FOR MASS with social distancing
On July 16 the Province of Ontario, including Waterloo Region, moved into Step 3 of Reopening. This means we can have as many people at Mass as we have space for while keeping each household 6 feet apart.
We also still need to wear a mask and stay home if you are sick in any way. Please visit the COVID-19 page on our website for more info.
The Parish Office is open by appointment, Monday – Thursday from 8:30 am – 12 noon and 1:00 – 4:30 pm. (We are closed Fridays in the summer.)
VACCINE NEWS
SECOND DOSE
Everyone 18 and older can now book or rebook their second dose of the vaccine. Your second dose must
be at least 28 days after your first one, other conditions apply.
Click here to learn more & rebook.
PHARMACY
(click here to find a pharmacy administering the vaccine near you)
WALK-INS Walk-ins for first doses are available at any vaccination clinic during operating hours. Click here for addresses of all the Waterloo Region clinics and more info.
Anyone in Waterloo Region
12 or older Can book their COVID-19 vaccine.
BOOK YOUR 1st DOSE HERE
Or Call 519-514-1499
TV & ONLINE MASSES Televised Masses: Vision TV daily: 8 am, Mon-Fri: 12noon Joy TV Mon-Fri: 10:30 am, 4 pm, Sun: 10:30 am Salt and Light Mon-Sat: 6:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 10:30 pm, Sun: 11 am, 10:30 pm Faith TV Mon-Sun: 2:30 pm YES TV Mon-Sat: 1 pm, Sun: 10:30 am
