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SACRAMENTS: Reconciliation: 1/2 hour before & after mass on Thursday Friday & Saturday

Baptism: See Fr. Boguslaw before mass on weekends. Instructions required.

Marriage: Contact Office not less than eight months before desired date. Instruction required.

Children’s Sacraments: Contact office or Fr. Boguslaw.

Communion to Hospital or home for Sick & Shut-ins Contact Parish Office.

* REFLECTION *

Doors and gates are often fascinating. Doors

keep people out or open to allow entrance.

They can be a sign of defensiveness where some

are kept out or a sign of hospitality where

others are welcomed. Many also may be doors

into the spiritual journey. A Journey with Jesus

demands that we have the courage to take the

risk and open the next door of our lives.

In the first reading, Isaiah calls everyone to

come and see the glory of God. He proclaims his

vision with joy. The return of the people to

Jerusalem is marked with euphoria. Jerusalem is

once more the center of worship of God and a

sign to all the peoples in God’s care. Even those

who do not know God’s fame will amazingly de-

clare his glory, as they bring the survivors home.

The people come home rejoicing, because God

is their Saviour and he makes his people one in

mind and heart. In the second reading, we have

this question: Why suffering and trials? The

author takes into consideration the people who

most likely experienced times of threat and

persecution. Remember, trials are the means a

loving God who allow us to come to maturity.

Times of suffering can be teachable moments.

We are to become involved in our lives, lifting

our hands, strengthening our knees, making the

path straight. While life can be hard and im-

portant decisions difficult to make, life is beauti-

ful, for God loves and cares for us. The Gospel is

filled with questions, “What must I do to be

saved?” “Will only a few be saved?”

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

August 25th, 2019 YEAR C

For emergency contact: Fr. Boguslaw @ 705-253-5523

WEEKEND

MASSES

Sat. - 8:30am - Bilingual - 4:00pm - English Sun. - 9:30am - English - 11:00am - Polish

WEEKDAY MASSES: See Announced Masses

Pastor - Rev. Boguslaw Jaroszek Deacon - Rev. Mr. Larry Comte Wake Service Minister ~ Sr. Norma Zorzi Pastoral Leadership Team - Deacon Larry Comte, Ed Briglio Parish Pastoral Council Krystyna Ferguson, Chair C.W.L. - Suzanne Marshall, President K. of C. - Ernie Console, G.K. Prayer Line - Stella Wozny 256-8690

or Mary Hunt 759-1689 Circle of Rosary - M. Zelek & D. Labay Kitchen Manager - J. Lukacena

Secretary - Marion Leach Office Hours: Tues. Wed. Thurs.

9:00am to 1:00pm. Office: 705-253-5523 Fax: 705-253-7560 Email: holyfamilysecretary@shaw.ca Website: www.holyfamilyparishssm.ca

208 Prentice Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 4P9

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

The Lord answers those who, with trust in Him, turn to Him, love that which the Lord commands and desire what He promises.

The Prophet Isaiah predicts the universal salvation. From all the nations our brothers will come with their offerings for the Lord. From them the Lord will elect someone who as the servants of the Lord will serve in His sanctuary. The Lord commands; “Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News”. The Lord disciplines those whom he loves. His Kingdom is available for all nations.

Psalm 103 (104), 10-15

You make springs gush forth in the valleys; They flow between the hills, giving drink to every wild animal; The wild asses quench their thirst.

By the streams the birds of the air have their habitation; They sing among the branches. From your lofty abode you water the mountains; The heart is satis-fied with the fruit of your work.

You cause the grass to grow for the cattle, And plants for people to use, to bring forth food from the earth, and wine to gladden the heart, oil to make the face shine, and bread to strengthen the human heart.

FIFTH ANNUAL ‘WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION’ Sunday, September 1st, 2019.

Water: The Essential resource for all living beings.

A suggested prayer pamphlet, prepared by the Franciscan Missions, will be at the back of the church if you wish to follow this celebration in prayer at home.

The K. of C. Bishop Pappin Council 13655 Is hosting a Beef Stroganoff Dinner at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Hall, 114 MacDonald Avenue

on Monday, September 9th

Dinner will be served 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cost: Adult $12; Children 6yrs to 12yrs $5.00; Children 5yrs and under free

Bring the family & friends to this delicious dinner! What a relief no cooking...no washing dishes!

CWL: The first CWL meeting

this Fall will be on September

9th, at 7:00pm.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY WILL BE

STARTING UP AGAIN THIS FALL.

Start date to be announced.

‘HOPE FOR THE BROKEN’

In Chicago, On May 31, 2019, four lanes of traffic on a major thoroughfare in the city was shut down for an hour and a half, while 3,200 people marched past.

The event called “There is Hope for the Broken,” was organized by the Chicago parish St. John Cantius and by Kevin Matthews, who rescued Mary from the garbage in 2010. Matthews first spotted what is now known as ‘Broken Mary’ outside of a dumpster at a flower shop, covered in trash and cracked in half. Mortified, he picked up the heavy concrete statue, brought her home and cleaned her up. After contact with St. John Cantius Parish the walk was planned for those who need to know that Mother Mary is there for the broken.

(sheet available at the back of the church) or Google search ’Broken Mary’ for the full story.

Daily Readings ~ Year C I

Aug 26 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 1.1-5, 8b-10 Gospel: Matthew 23.13-22

Aug 27 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 2.1-8 Gospel: Matthew 23.23-26

Aug 28 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 2.9-13 Gospel: Matthew 23.27-32

Aug 29 1st Reading: Jeremiah 1.17-19 Gospel: Mark 6.17-29

Aug 30 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 4.1-8 Gospel: Matthew 25.1-13

Aug 31 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 4.9-11 Gospel: Matthew 25.14-30

Sep 1

1st Rdg: Sirach 3.17-20, 28-29 2nd Rdg:Hebrews 12.8-19, 22-24a Gospel: Luke 14.1, 7-14

Pray for the sick in our parish: Frank, Theo, Edith, Patti Anne,

Marilyn, Elda, Melissa, Mercedes, Richard, Janina, Vince, Darlene, Julia, Joan, Claudette, Pauline, Eno, Deacon Larry, Patti,

Judy, Jennifer, Donelda, Norma, Gerry, Daniel, Louis, Stella, Helen, Rosemary, Ted,

Dorothy, Alice & Giselle.

* REFLECTION * c o n t i n u e d …

English Ministers Aug 31st & Sept 1st ExtraOrdinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

4:00pm 9:30am

M. Czop, I. Dear N. Lutes, Sr. Zorzi

Lectors: 4:00pm 9:30am

N. Sicoli L. McDougall, Sr. Zorzi

Welcomers 4:00pm 9:30am

V. Plastino, D. Plastino C.W.L.

Polish Ministers Sept. 1st Lektorzy: Czytanie Modlitwy

11:00am K. Dubreuil H. Rogaczewski

Dary: 11:00am Kolka Rozancowe

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

Go into all the world and proclaim the good news

...Psalm 117

Announced Weekly Masses Mon Aug 26

9:30am

NMPanny Częstochowskiej (Memorial of the Black Madonna)

~ For all parishioners

Tues Aug 27

St. Monica NO MASS

Wed Aug 28 St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor NO MASS

Thurs Aug 29

The Passion St. John the Baptist NO MASS

Fri Aug 30

3:00pm

At the Hour of God’s Mercy for atonement for our sins and for the sins of the whole world.

Sat Aug 31

8:30am

4:00pm

Władysław Biały by Family

~ For all parishioners

Sun Sep 1

9:30am

11:00am

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Deceased Members of the Holy Family CWL Gennaro & Christine Spina by Frank & Ida Hilde & Jozef Zgraja by Roswita

~ Za parafian

FROM THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH & PARISH

Bóg, którego nazywamy Ojcem, wysłuchuje, zbawia tych, którzy z ufnością zwracają się do Niego, miłują to, co Pan nakazuje i pragną tego, co obiecuje. Prorok Izajasza zapowiada powszechne zbawienie. Ze wszystkich narodów Bóg wybierze sobie niektórych jako sługi w Jego świątyni i poleci im głosić Ewange-lię całemu światu. Pan tego miłuje, kogo doświadcza. Jego królestwo jest otwarte dla wszystkich.

As usual, Jesus does not give a direct answer but tells a story about people who wish to enter a home after the owner has locked the doors. Despite their cries; “Lord, open to us!” the owner refuses to unbar the door. “I do not know where you come from?” Jesus, the homeowner, gives a harsh rebuke to the indecisive who are somewhat protected in a crowd but also shielded from an individual response. Remember, discipleship demands commitment to Christ and a continuous will to follow the Lord. In a reversal of expectations, those crying for entrance into the house will be left outside and people will be brought in from everywhere to fill the places. This is good news. Those who did not even know of the wonderful possibilities will enter and those who took their places for granted are on the outside. This message is both encouragement and challenge to complacency. This is a basic question. Are you on the road to Jerusalem with Jesus? Is the way of Jesus your way? God’s plan of universal acceptance may stand as an affront to us in our sometimes righteous attitudes. Think about this!

W nastepna niedziele wymiana tajemnic Rozancowych, niedziele, Września 1st

Ladies of the Rosary will exchange their prayer mysteries after the 11 am Mass, next Sunday, Sept. 1st.

DIOCESE PRIESTS RETREAT NEXT WEEK:

Fr. Boguslaw will be away Aug. 26th 11:00am, returning for the 3:00pm Mass on Friday, Aug. 30th.

SEPTEMBER INTE NTIONS FOR PRAYER UNI VE RS AL:

That po l it ic ians sc ient is ts and economis ts work together to protect the wor ld ’s seas and oceans .

"No matter what any of us have done, God's gaze detaches us from our actions. He looks at us as we

really are deep down and reaches into all areas of our being.”

"A burden carried for one another" Already from the Book of Genesis, it is known that God created Eve to help Adam - to help each other. The person is needed by the other and in a special way refers to the marriage and family system, where the wife helps her husband, and he her. Life shows that they will not only to help themselves, but often they cannot help themselves. An effec-tive help can be shown to the other only when he knows the other and knows what his real needs are. Help in a diffi-cult situation and to make Joy - these are the basic tasks of loving your neighbor. Sometimes, in the marriage coun-seling center, I was able to give such basic advice: "Treat her or him as any ordinary man - just like your neighbor"; because the unfulfilled expectations of immature conjugal love cause that people in marriage do not only help them-selves, but on the contrary: they destroy themselves and harm themselves, although they planned that it would be different. Again, one has to appeal to the grace of the sacrament, ask for this grace and pray for it together. Man helps the other most effectively when he is a tool in the hands of God himself, who knows best what he needs. To-gether, they are to develop them - this is the "we" that John Paul II calls "Com-munio personarum" (community of persons) is a joint task of the spouses. "We,” we together in every matter" - towards the world, family and children. The family becomes strong when they help one another and are united. Help can be of different kinds, but the essen-tial condition must be selflessness. God gives gifts to man without his merits. A gift only then is a real gift when it is unselfish. And in the family there are services of a servant, for which it is expected, if not to pay, in any case a rematch. It is a truly unselfish gift. People today can neither give nor be able to give. The powerful word “business” has supplanted ordinary human kindness. And it should be different: "I am doing you well because I am just a hu-man being and I treat you humanely." What can a man do in our time?! Saint John Paul II persistently calls for the civilization of love precisely because humanity loses the features of humanity. Human - this is the Samaritan who, gratuitously healed the wounds and paid for the care of the needy stranger. And modern man is like those bandits who rob and rob. Aggression becomes an ordinary way of mutual treatment. A conscious effort of all people of good will is needed to change this state. At least on Sunday during the Mass, Catholics repeat: "I have sinned in thought, word, deed and neglect." How many people accuse themselves of neglecting to do good to others? Everyone is re-sponsible for everyone, but in a special way he is responsible for his family and relatives.

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