The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Canada Day Sunday, July 1st, 2018 1980 Trafalgar Street London ON N5V 1A2 Phone: 519-455-3217 Fax: 519-455-3233 Email: [email protected]MaryImmaculate.ca Intention of Pope Francis for July 2018 That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests. SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. WEEKDAY MASSES Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday : 8:00 a.m. Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Adoration takes place each weekday, beginning 45 minutes before Mass, Monday through Thursday. Adoration is from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Friday. The 4th Thursday of each month, Mass at Dorchester Terrace Retirement Home at 3:00 pm. BAPTISM Baptisms are held on the first Sunday of the month. A Baptism preparation session is required for parents. Contact the office to book an initial appointment, ext. 28. CONFIRMATION May 26th, 2019 Ext. 29. CONFESSIONS Friday 8:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Or by appointment. MARRIAGE Contact the office at least one year in advance. A marriage preparation course is required. PASTORAL STAFF Administrator ~ Rev. Augustine Ogundele [email protected]ext. 22 Deacon ~ John White [email protected]Pastoral Minister ~ Monika Korzec [email protected]~ext. 28 Pastoral Assistant ~ Kaylin Pridding [email protected]~ ext. 29 Parish Nurse ~ Louise Trapp [email protected]ext. 35 SUPPORT STAFF Finance Chair ~ Mike Pietraszko [email protected]Bookkeeper ~ Rosella Cox [email protected]ext. 33 Secretary ~ Allison Powell [email protected] ext. 10 Custodian ~ Aneta Burczyk [email protected]ext. 26 OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed Daily from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Little girl, get up! Mark 5.21-43 Readings for next Sunday, July 8th, 2018: Ezekiel 2.3-5; 2 Corinthi- ans 12.7-10; Mark 6.1-6 July 1st is celebrated as Canada’s birthday. Canadians should seek to be witnesses to Christ in Canada and the world, and to continue working to influence those in government to act from Christian principles and attitudes. Christians, realizing that they do not have a lasting home here, should pray and work for justice and peace in Canada and throughout the world so that all God’s people may share in the goods of this earth. ~ Ordo; Candian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ottawa Faith requires perseverance. It often grows in stages. Sometimes we fall. Sometimes we walk away. So often, we must crawl. Whether we consciously admit to it or not, our faith - our life in Christ - has sustained us throughout the ups and downs of our lives. It has sustained us in moments of new life and in death, at times of sickness, and at those times when we struggle to give meaning to painful situations. ~ Meeting God in the Upper Room: Three Moments to Change Your Life
"Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor. ~Proverbs 22:9 Through your generosity, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul was able to help 36 families at
June's voucher night. Assistance was provided at a cost of $1, 125.00. Thank you for your generosity and continued support of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Members of SSVP.
We thank the CWL of the parish for the donation of the fans in the church to reduce the heat in the church for the summer. May the Lord bless you all. Amen.
The Presence of Parents to their children
during vacation
The school calendar for the year ended in the month of June. I
congratulate all our children from St Robert, St David, Holy Family,
St John Paul II, as well those in the public schools for a successful
year. During the celebrations of the end of the year and gradua-
tion masses, I could see the joy radiating on their faces as they
look forward to a pleasant summer vacation.
As the teachers get off the hook of taking responsibility over these
children, the shift goes to the parents. Remember that our
children need the attention of the parents even as you do your
daily work. It is the responsibility of the parents to be present to
their children, to listen, to teach, to guide, to admonish, and to
correct the children, so that they may grow to embrace the values
that will make their life edifying. This is an opportunity to be close
to your children to get to know them more and more as they grow
up. The spare time of the parents should be used in a way that
accommodates the children not only your friends.
The needs of the children are not restricted to toys, games,
phones, and other products of technology; they need their parents
to instruct them about social, spiritual, moral, and even economic
values as members of the same family. I don't know if many
families teach their children about traditional catholic prayers that
are learnt from parents as first teachers of faith; may be few
parents or grand parents do help out. Children should know that
vacation from school, does not mean vacation from going to
church for worship. It is also pertinent to keep in mind that
parents are encouraged to appreciate and applaud the good things
the children do, rather than always blaming them for their wrong
doings. The more we emphasize their positive efforts the more
they will be inclined to improve and do better, turning away from
negative activities.
Don't leave the children unattended to, and later come back to
give them money to buy whatever they want in the mall. Parents,
kindly rearrange your schedule for the summer, to limit the
activities that you do outside your home with friends and
acquaintances; spend time with your children on holidays. May the
Lord grant every family his protection throughout the summer and
in the years to come. Amen.
Fr. Augustine
What a way to finish off the school year! I attended three elementary school graduations: St. David’s, St. Robert’s and Holy Family Catholic elementary schools. It was a
great privilege to be a part of the different school communities sending off their students to a new stage of their journey.
It was kind of cool to see how each school celebrated their students, in their own unique way. One thing I recall is how St. Roberts decorated the altar with art celebrating their youth’s faith journey. One piece that struck me, had different shades of blue tissue paper for its background and a black paper cross with writing in front of it saying “believe.” It was so striking and the effect was similar to stained glass. What a beautiful expression of faith from a young person.
During St. David’s graduation, an afghan, made by the crochet club, was presented to a member of the St. David community who made a positive difference in the school. This year it was awarded to a grade 8 student! I can still remember his face, when receiving the blanket from the community, wrapped around him like a warm hug.
Holy Family’s celebration had a youth band lead the music. It was really well done. There were drums, a base, the piano, and two vocalists who were really talented. And they were all students from that school community (with a teacher on piano). Let’s just say their music made me glorify God. Good job!
Despite these unique expressions to each school’s celebrations, they all had the slide show with baby pictures at the end of course! Some even had baby pictures of the teachers, which made the crowd chuckle. All the celebrations were really well done, and it was moving to see how the graduates recognized those who helped them on their journey as well. Good luck grads, you will be in our prayers!
Kaylin Pridding
Pastoral Assistant
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