OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday; 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm 39 Walford Road Sudbury ON P3E 2H2

● Tel: 705-522-3900 ● Fax: 705 522 4150 ● Email: stpatricks@unitz.ca For more information visit our website: www.stpatrickchurchsudbury.com

the Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday; 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm 39 Walford Road Sudbury ON P3E 2H2

● Tel: 705-522-3900 ● Fax: 705 522 4150 ● Email: stpatricks@unitz.ca For more information visit our website: www.stpatrickchurchsudbury.com

(A parish community in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie)

September 10, 2017

James Hutton, C.S.S. Pastor, Parish Priest Home Phone: 705-522-9346 jameshutton2@hotmail.com

Denis O’Donnell, Deacon stpatricks@unitz.ca

Larry Lazowick, Acolyte Willy Flores, Acolyte

Ray Levac, Acolyte Myrna Levac, Diocesan Order of Service

Brenda Cavallin, Pastoral Associate (Youth Ministry, Music) stpatricksym@gmail.com

Loretta DiGioseffo, Pastoral Associate (Children’s Sacraments, School Liaison) stpatricks@unitz.ca

Cynthia Mack Pastoral Secretary/Office Manager Vilija Tassone Office Assistant

Dennis Ongaro Custodian

Yvonne Luoma Sacristan, Hall Kitchen Monitor

Christina Bégin, Matt Kallio Principal Musician

Zenaida Odense Parish Nurse

Liz - Prayer Chain 705-929-7863

Other Parish Groups & Co-ordinators – See Website

SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am

LET WEEKDAY EUCHARIST As announced in weekly bulletin – see Website

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 pm Weekdays (upon request, before Mass & by appointment)

OTHER SACRAMENTS Contact Parish office or website

God’s Word for this Week First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

Scripture Focus In the first reading Ezekiel has been appointed by God as “watchman.” Such a person had to keep watch and warn the city of approaching danger. For Ezekiel, person responsibility is important. The prophet must warn individuals as well as the group. The Gospel reading treats this same theme. Matthew is the only Gospel writer to speak of relationships and responsibilities within the Church, He also offers practical guidelines for fulfilling these responsibilities, Serious community decisions are to be made only after serious prayer. Wisdom must be sought from God and from the presence of Christ in their midst.

Life Focus

1. Relate a time when you hurt someone and the person confronted you about it. How did you feel and how did you respond?

2. Some conflicts are part of any ongoing group. How does your small church community handle conflict?

3. Relate a time when your prayers were answered but not as you expected.

4. When have you experiences the power of prayer through your small community? Diocese of Erie St. Mark Catholic Center Erie, Pennesylvania

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE – “FOR GOD AND CANADA”

A CWL NATION WIDE TOWNHALL CONFERENCE (from Charlottetown, P.E.I.) Please note that you are still able to participate in the CWL Town Hall Meeting by adding your input to questions posted UNTIL SEPTEMBER 10. Just put this link into your internet browser: cwl.cnf.io Respond to a Poll by clicking on it. The next General Meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13. There is an opening on the Executive as Christian and Family Life Chairperson. Please contact Angelika at 705-688-2573 if you are interested. Up coming Event: CWL Tea, October 15 – items will be needed for the penny, books and crafts tables.

“Inspired by the Spirit, Women Respond to God’s Call”

WIDOWS/WIDOWERS/LOSS OF CHILD SUPPORT GROUP: Our next meeting will be Tuesday. Sept. 12th at 5:30 pm downstairs in the Upper Hall. The cost is $6 for the dinner. We ask if any widow/widower or parent that is interested in coming and has never been to a meeting before, to please call the office and give your name. We want to make sure we have plenty of food for everyone. Our numbers are growing quickly and so are the friendships. We also ask that if any widow/widower or parent wishes to join the quiet fellowship dialogue with our facilitator Celia that they call the office and a private meeting can be arranged. We will also be having Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:45 to 5:15pm for those who wish to have some quiet time with the Lord.

ST. PATRICK’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR SEPARATED AND DIVORCED St. Patrick’s Church will begin another 13 week DivorceCare workshop that supports separated and divorced people with video, discussion and workbook components. Many people don’t understand the hurt that comes from separation and divorce. That’s why many of your family and friends don’t fully understand what you are going through and don’t know how best to help you. We do. Our DivorceCare group is led by people who have been through divorce and successfully rebuilt their lives. It will be every Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the office boardroom, beginning September 11th, 2017 until December 4th, 2017 . You can join at any time. Please call either Brian at 705-822-5875 or Anne at 705-207-1257

Many believe with Phyllis Tickle, author and theologian, that every 500 years the church cleans out the

attic and has a rummage sale. Five hundred years before that the east and west church was severely shaken by the Reformation. Five hundred years before that the east and west church split. The Nord500North Conference is the fruit of examining what is unusuable, dusty or broken in the church attic and bringing in something new. We commemorate the Reformation and look to a new and hopeful future. In a fast changing world, to be rigid or inflexible no longer serves the mission of the church. To be fearful, judgemental, or content to sit in our own “comfortable pew” slows down the work of Christ’s vision and goal.

The Nord500North Conference is presenting Christ’s vision of unity in the face of diversity, We seek to reach out and get to know each other across the broader church. Nine different denominations are working together to launch this Conference. We will learn some or our history, seek to strengthen each other’s faith, and find ways to work together in the community for peace and justice.

An important aspect of the Confernce is the inclusion of Indigenous people. They have taken part in the planning and graciously given teachings. We look forward to their participation in the prayer service and our participation at the sacred fire. Again, we seek to reach out and get to know each other, to further the work of reconciliation and justice.

On Sept. 2st and 22nd, at the Holiday Inn Sudbury, come and help us rejoice that God is doing a new thing.

ITS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER! SEPT. 14TH IS FINAL REGISTRATION DATE. FIND AN APPICATION FORM AT CHURCH ENTRANCES!

LADIES AUXILLARY GNOCCHI & CHICKEN DINNER @ THE CARUSO CLUB UPPER HALL Sunday September 17th, 2017. Take Out. 2:30pm-5:00pm Sit Down: 5:00-6:00pm Adults: $14.00 Children under 10: $7.00 Crostoli for Sale! $10.00!!

September 10th, 2017

Sunday Collection Report: Received Sept 3rd, 2017: ►$ 4,251.00 from 203 envelopes ►$173.00 from loose change ►Total: $4,424.00

Your regular offerings help pay the bills to keep the parish alive!

SPECIAL RETREAT: “Do whatever she tells you.” Bishop Marcel Damphousse and the prayer group “The Little Servants of Christ the King” invite you to a

special retreat that will be held at Holy Redeemer Parish, October 13th and 14th, 2017. Registration forms can be found at the entrance of the Church. Please register as soon as possible since seating is limited. This special retreat will be on Mary, Mother of God. For additional information, please contact Adele at 705-692-4330 or Marlynn at 705-522-5560

A RETURN VISIT! On Sept. 23-24th we will welcome back the Rev. Maurice Dorr from Detroit. He will share – as usual in a very vibrant way 0f insights into the Word of God. Get out your parachutes!

SISTER BONNIE CHESSER will be hosting an evening once a month for single women who would like to share their faith. We will use the book “Cup of our Life” by Sister Joyce Rupp as a basis of prayer and reflection. We will gather on either a Tuesday or Wednesday evening starting in September. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 pm. If you are interested please contact her at bchesser@cyberbeach.net or call 705-522-5245.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED to help out at Mass once a month at the Southwind Retirement Home. Help would be needed to set-up and serve. Masses at the Southwind are Fridays at 2pm. The next one is Friday, September 29th. If you are interested, please contact the parish office at 705-522-3900.

Quilting with Lorrie: Do you like to sew? Would you like to expand your knowledge of quilting or even if you are a beginner, you are invited to a meeting on Mon., Sept. 11th at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will determine interest and you will find out what is planned and what you will need. The quilts being taught will appeal to both the novice and more advanced quilter. Lessons will be held on Wednesday afternoons starting Sept. 20th. Please call Lorrie Gates at 705-522-5654 or email sewglad@hotmail.com for more info.

Parish and School This Week:

Fr. Hutton will visit Holy Cross: Wed. Sept 13th @ 1pm andThurs. Sept 14th @ 9:30am for Mass. All are welcome.

ROSARY DEVOTION will be on Saturday, Sept 16th at 11:30-12noon followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet

Mass Schedule Sept 11th – Sept 17th

(† indicates intention [ ] indicates donor…)

Tues. Sept. 12th

. at 1:30pm @ St. Joseph’s Villa † Therese Charette (Ernie and Viola Gregoire)… Wed. Sept 13

th. (Memorial of St. John Chrysotom, Bishop, Teacher) at 2:30pm @ Amberwood

† Intentions of Susane Dudziaic (Madelyn Dalle Vedove)

Thurs. Sept 14th

. (Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross) at 9:30am @ Holy Cross School

ALL WELCOME! † Staff and Students of Holy Cross (Loretta DiGioseffo)

Fri. Sept 15th

. (Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows) at 10am † Christopher Messina (Rocco Verrilli)

Sat. Sept 16th

. at 4:30pm † For the parishioners of St. Patrick’s Sun Sept 17

th. at 10am † Pasquale Padovan (Kevin Maleszko)…† Flora Frattini (Garrioch & Frattini Families)…

† Imelda Maccari (Luigia Padovan)…† Christopher Messina (Giovanna Marcantognini)…

† Intentions of Felix Paquette… †Frances Battison (Christine Garrioch)…

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