may 23 & 24, 2020 the ascension of the lord
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May 23 & 24, 2020 – THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
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An update from the Jubilee Committee
History Repeating……
“In October a temporary church was ordered. It was
planned to seat 300 people … It was hoped to have the
first Mass by Christmas.
In 1919 priests in the diocese were not numerous. Many
had died in 1918 from the scourge known as the ‘Flu’.
Consequently, Fr. McGrath was obliged to help out
elsewhere in the diocese almost every Sunday. In
December while doing work for a sick priest he
contracted smallpox. He was quarantined and was
unable to celebrate Christmas Mass.
The temporary church was blessed and two Masses
were said on Sunday, March 21, 1920. It was not long
before it was necessary to have three Masses each
Sunday, and in less than six months four Masses each
Sunday became necessary.”
- Souvenir Issue, Easter 1977
Now, we are going though a similar situation that they faced in 1920, which is sad. But just as they had a jubilant celebration at the grand opening of the brand-new Corpus Christi Parish, we will also come together to celebrate the 100th Anniversary.
I was in touch with the Cardinal’s office with a view to
making a decision about our feast-day Mass scheduled
for June 14th. Regrettably, it now appears very unlikely
that we will be able to hold a gathering for a group that
size in a little over a month’s time. We will therefore
have to cancel the major celebration planned for 14
June, 2020.
His Eminence’s office will help us reschedule the
liturgical celebration of our Jubilee at a suitable date in
the fall, perhaps presenting it as something of a
homecoming for parishioners. In doing this, we would try
to incorporate some elements of th e original plan, most
notably a Eucharistic procession.
Let us not be discouraged, but rather look forward to the
celebration with hope. We will overcome this too, we still
have an event to plan for, participate in and celebrate
together before the year is out.
Day Date Intentions
Sat. May 23 No mass intention
Sun. May 24 For the People
Mon. May 25 No mass intention
Tues. May 26 Intentions of Maureen & Jim and Muirhead Family. Requested by Muirhead Family
Wed. May 27 No mass intention
Thurs. May 28 No mass intention
Fri. May 29 + Souls in Purgatory
Sat. May 30 No mass intention
Sun. May 31 For the People
May 23 & 24, 2020 – THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
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Stewardship Reflections:
The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
1st Reading: Acts 1.1-11
2nd Reading: Ephesians 1.17-23
Gospel: Matthew 28.16-20 – The Commissioning of the
Disciples
Serving Christ in the Present
This weekend we celebrate the great feast of the Ascension
of the Lord. When the apostles watched the Lord ascend into
heaven, two angels appeared and asked them “why do you
stand looking up toward heaven?” (Acts 1:11). The exchange
between the angels and the apostles emphasizes a message
to not remain idle or to wait on future events to occur before
we begin serving God. Rather, it is a reminder that it is in the
here and now, that we are all called to continually develop
our relationship with Jesus and share it with others.
In this time of physical distance, we may be tempted to think
that the changes we want to make in our life can only
happen once the pandemic ends; we may be tempted to
think that we can only remain idle now and we will do more
when this is over. While these thoughts are fair to a certain
extent, let us not put off the good we can begin now.
Perhaps our yearning for the sacraments have us fixated on
the day when we can finally receive them again. However, as
we wait, we can use this time to heed the angel’s message
and frequent Acts of Contrition and Spiritual Communion.
In making use of our present time to follow Jesus, we will be
all the more strengthened by His grace to persevere. If our
perseverance at times begins to waver, let us hold fast to the
words of Jesus before His ascension, “Remember, I am with
you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).
Summary
As the apostles watch Jesus ascend to the Father, angels
appear to them and ask, “why do you stand looking up
toward heaven?” The angel’s message encourages us to not
remain idle or to wait for future events to take place before
we begin to serve God, but to start in the here and now. In
this time of physical distance, we may be tempted to think
that the changes we want to make in our spiritual life can
only happen once the pandemic ends and we can do “more.”
While these thoughts are fair to a certain extent, let us not
put off the good we can begin now. We can grow in our love
for God despite these current circumstances, through prayer,
Spiritual Communion and Acts of Contrition.
Letter from Cardinal Collins: Pandemic, Sacramental Restrictions &
Planning for a Return to Sacramental Life https://www.archtoronto.org/media-centre/news-
archive/chancery-news/Cardinal-Collins-on-Pandemic
Prayer of Pope Francis in time of Pandemic
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign
of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you,
Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were
united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your
faith.
“Protectress of the Roman people”, you know our needs,
and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana
in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this
time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform
ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus
tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and
burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through
the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not
despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us
always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed
Virgin.
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