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Social Justice at Our Lady of Sorrows – Call for Volunteers Following the success of last month’s talk by Dr. Rohan Curnow, there’s an effort afoot to develop a social justice movement at OLS in accordance with the Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 1932) which talks about “making oneself a neighbor to others and actively serving them”. Email [email protected] and volunteer to help shape this effort! Symposium on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide – June 23, 1pm The University of St. Michael’s College presents the topic, “How to respond to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.” Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition; Larry Worthen, Executive Director, Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada; and Charles Lewis, retired journalist at the National Post, will be speaking on The Supreme Court of Canada’s assisted suicide decision. Takes place in Room 100 at Alumni Hall, 121 St. Joseph St. Two sessions are being offered to the public and clergy: 1–3pm and 7–9pm. The sessions will present the same content so you may choose whichever is most convenient. There is no charge to attend the symposium, but you must register online at www.bit.ly/powertoendlife For more information, contact Matthew Sanders via email at [email protected] or phone 416-934-3400, ext. 640. Bishop Gary Gordon on Salt + Light We’ve been happy to receive Bishop Gary a few times at Our Lady of Sorrows. His smiling face, enthusiasm and tales of “The North” (and adventures on the TTC) have edified and entertained. You may enjoy a new video interview in which he’s featured at Salt+Light Media. It’s available here: www.goo.gl/LAjXKo Online Discussion on Henri Nouwen’s “Finding My Way Home” – June 28, 2pm Hosted by the Henri Nouwen Society and led by Ray Glennon, this discussion at (www.wp.henrinouwen.org/rgroup_blog) will explore Nouwen’s perspective on aspects of our spiritual life: The Path of Power, The Path of Peace, The Path of Waiting, and The Path of Living and Dying. For info, contact Maureen Wright at [email protected] (In last weekend’s bulletin we incorrectly listed the date of this online event as June 20. Sorry for any inconvenience!) Prayer Service for Cancer Patients & their Families – June 28, 2:30pm Day of prayer for those affected by cancer led by Fr. Joby Kachappilly, VC. Takes place at Di- vine Retreat Centre, 69 William St. (a short walk from the intersection of Jane St. & Lawrence Ave. W.) Contact [email protected] or 647-660-1314 to confirm registration. Novena to St. Ann July 18, 7pm Novena prayers, Mass and homily take place each evening at 7pm. Confessions after each evening Mass. Anointing of the sick on Friday, July 24 at 7pm. Most Rev. Douglas Crosby, Bishop of Hamilton will celebrate the Feast day Mass on Sunday, July 26 at 7pm. Light reception to follow. St. Ann’s Church, 120 Sherman Ave. N., Hamilton. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-544-0488 or email [email protected] Óscar Romero (August 15, 1917 – March 24, 1980) served as the fourth Archbish- op of San Salvador, El Salvador. He spoke out against poverty, social injustice, assassinations and torture. In 1980, Romero was assassinated while offering Mass in the chapel of the Hospital of Divine Providence. In 1997, Pope John Paul II bestowed upon Romero the title of Servant of God, and a cause for beatification and canonization was opened for him. He was declared a martyr by Pope Francis on February 3, 2015, paving the way for his beatifica- tion, which took place on May 23. The beatification of Romero, held in San Salvador, was presided over by Cardinal Angelo Amato, S.D.B., on behalf of Pope Francis, who sent a letter to the Archbishop of San Salvador, marking the occasion and calling Romero “a voice that continues to resonate”. An estimated 250,000 people attended the service, many watching on large television screens set up in the streets around the plaza. (source: Wikipedia) COMMUNITY T oday’s reading from Mark’s gospel - telling how Jesus calmed one of the storms that are common on the Sea of Galilee - is one of three accounts of miraculous actions of Jesus which Mark brings together as he concludes his account of the ministry of Jesus in Galilee. The impact of this dramatic narrative would have been heightened for the first Christians, as they recalled the Saviour’s triumph over the storm and confusion of his passion and death: the very centre of their new-found faith. Listening to this story, they would have found a new joy in the triumph of the Paschal Mystery. For those of Mark’s community who were from a Jewish background, the Lord’s mastery over the violence of the sea would have called to mind an Old Testament theme echoed in the first reading from the Book of Job. For ancient cosmologies of the Middle East, the sea was mysterious and threatening – beneath the visible waters, they imagined a vast abyss upon which the flat earth rested precariously – as we hear In the biblical account of creation, as God’s almighty power over the sea establishes the ‘dry land of earth’ (Gen 1:9). This outlook is recalled in the magnificent poetry of the Book of Job – the Lord responds to Job’s complaints by appealing to the mysterious sovereignty of divine action evident in creation. In this narrative, Jesus displays the mastery which belongs to the Creator; but the disciples in the boat with him are still far from the ‘faith’ that will be theirs when they recognize the full implications of his actions. In a typically Marcan detail – evidencing an immediacy that may well reflect Peter’s telling of the story of Jesus – they abruptly confront Jesus: ‘Master, do you not care? We are going down!’ And when Jesus had calmed the storm, they were confronted by the sub-text we have already noted in Mark’s gospel: ‘WHO CAN THIS BE?’ It is possible, as we have noted, that Mark’s community belonged to the infant Church of Rome, who found themselves in the storm unleashed by Nero’s persecution - that was to lead to the martyrdom of Peter. They have found the ‘faith’ to which Jesus had invited the disciples in the boat - a trusting awareness of God’s almighty presence in the ordeal that they were facing. This gospel speaks to the Church in every age – its relevance to our stormy times needs no elaboration. As so often happens, the reading from Paul accords well with the gospel reading. Paul recalls the time when, like the disciples in the boat, he had not found faith in Christ, but judged the Saviour ‘by the standards of the flesh’. But now, aware of the ‘new creation’ brought forth in the Paschal Mystery, he can face even the martyrdom that he is to share with Peter. Mass Intentions This Week – June 22 to 28 Please join us as we pray for the following announced intentions … Intention(s): Offered by: Monday, 9am J Dolores DeVilla Buenafe The family Tuesday, 9am J Marie Colaco Wednesday, 9am J Shirley & Dan Scanlan The family Thursday, 9am J Ned Daly Kathleen Stanley Friday, 9am J Antoinette LaVecchia The family Saturday, 9am J Secondo Pontarollo The McGowan family 5:15pm J Mary & Frank Ferkul Anne Pohole Sunday 8am • For the needs of our parish and faithful parishioners • 9:30am J Ivan Szametz The family 11am J Isilda Gonsalves The family 12:30pm J Laurie Lucus Jim & Roberta Clough Working wonders for people locally and around the world… Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the 2015 ShareLife Parish Campaign. You have made a dark path to a brighter future much easier for thousands of the most vulnerable in our communities by your generosity. For those who wish to make a contribution, you are still welcome to do so. You can drop your ShareLife envelopes in the offertory basket until July 31, 2015 or donate online at www.sharelife.org. Thank you! s ShareLife’s campaign continues. Please give generously. You can work wonders! s Our parish goal for 2015 is $378,000. To date we have received $265,855.31. The campaign ends soon but there is still time to donate! Please help us reach our goal! Our final total for 2014 was $396,453. While we welcome ShareLife donations throughout the year, the deadline for contributions to the 2015 Campaign is July 31st. All donations received after that date will go towards the 2016 campaign. Parishioners! Mark these 75 th Anniversary Events in your calendar French Boys Choir Concert – In the church, Sunday, July 12, 4pm Parish Dinner/Dance – Saturday, September 19 Retreat for Parish Ministry Participants – Saturday, September 26 Children’s Liturgy of the Word – ‘on hold’ for the summer months Renovation work has limited access to the church hall necessitating a “pause” in this program normally held during the 9:30am Sunday liturgy. We expect the program will resume in autumn. Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land November 8–17, 2015 There are only a few spots left for this once-in-a-lifetime journey, under the spiritual leadership of Fr. Nino, marking the 75 th Anniversary of our parish. You’ll visit unforgettable places like the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Capernaum, the River Jordan, Nazareth, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Mount of the Beatitudes, Via Dolorosa, Mount Zion, Masada, the Dead Sea & much, much more! Cost is $2,490 per person. For more information or to reserve your place, contact Halina at 905-886-5610, ext. 315. Readings • Job 38:1-4, 8-11++ • 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 • Mark: 4:35-41 “There are many things that can only be seen through eyes that have cried” ―Most Reverend Blessed Óscar Romero June 21, 2015 Parish John Thornhill sm www.theemmausseries.com Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith? Jesus brought peace to the wind and the sea. “Peace! Be still!” Many are searching for this peace and need your help to find Jesus. Would you be willing to proclaim the truth of God’s love and presence in your life as a priest or religious? If you think God is calling you, call Fr. Chris Lemieux 416-968-0997 [email protected] www.vocationstoronto.ca 12 th sunday in ordinary time
