Welcome to The Historic Roman Catholic Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

200 Military Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland A1C 2E8 Archbishop of St. John’s: Most Reverend Martin W. Currie Pastor: Father Cecil Critch, P.P., V.G. Associate Pastor: Father John Costello Secretary: Anne Carew Music Director: Dr. Kiera Galway Custodian: Brian Penney Parish Office: Tel. 754-2170 Fax: 754-5608 - open Monday - Friday 9-12 Noon; 1-4:30 pm. E-mail basilica@rcsj.org Website: www.thebasilica.ca

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TINE - JULY 8, 2018

Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:00 pm.; Sunday at 8:30 am. & 11:00 am.

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 - 4:15 pm.

Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30 am., Tuesday & Thursday 12:10 pm.

Rosary: recited in the Basilica one half hour before weekday Mass.

Sacrament of Baptism: TWICE a month during the summer. Baptism Preparation must be

completed before the Sacrament is celebrated.

Sacrament of Marriage: At least six months notice must be given.

Mass at Bonaventure Retirement Home: Third Thursday of each month

Prayer.... We ask that you remember the sick of our parish... Bernadine Brake, Gerard Carey, Marie Joy, Carmel Walsh, Theresa Bruce, Carolann McDonald, David Fleming, Mary Rice, Carmel King. Lord, comfort them in

their time of sickness and bless those who care for them. If you would like to have a friend / family member

named in the Bulletin & remembered at our Eucharistic celebrations please call the Office by Wednesday noon.

COMMUNION OF THE SICK … If you know of a parishioner who is aged and shut-in and would like a

priest to visit them for the sacrament of the sick; or if they would like a Pastoral Worker/Eucharistic Minister to

bring them Holy Communion, please contact the Basilica Parish Office (754-2170 or basilica@rcsj.org) to

arrange a date and time for the visit.

Funerals ....We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of the late

MONSIGNOR JAMES DOODY, DEACON DES KEATING

May the Lord console you and grant eternal rest to the soul of your loved one.

2018 CEMETERY SERVICE SCHEDULE (7:00 PM).. Kilbride: Tuesday, July 10

th; Mount Carmel: Tuesday, July 17

th; Belvedere: Tuesday, July 24

th;

Holy Sepulchre: Tuesday, July 31st. If the weather is uncertain and there is any doubt about these services

going ahead as scheduled please call 726-3660 or listen to the local radio stations.

St. Thomas of Villanova (Topsail) Cemetery Mass - Wednesday, July 18th

@ 7 pm.,

St. Francis of Assisi (Outer Cove) Cemetery Mass - Wednesday, July 18th

@ 7 pm.

Holy Rosary (Portugal Cove) Cemetery Mass - Sunday, July 29th

@ 1pm. Weather unsuitable - Church

*** BASILICA & PARISH OFFICE OPENING/CLOSING TIMES …. The Basilica is open Monday

through Friday from 8:00 am. – 5:00 pm.; Saturday 9:00 am. until after the 5:00 pm. Mass; and 8:00 am.

– 5:00 pm. on Sunday. The Parish Office is open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 am.

to 4:30 pm. – closed for lunch 12 Noon to 1 pm. daily.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JULY 8, 2018 1

st Reading: Ezechiel 2:2-5 - God calls Ezechiel to preach to the hard hearted Israelites.

2nd

Reading: 2Cor. 12:7-10 - Paul is called, despite his weaknesses.

Gospel: Mark 6:1-6 - When Jesus first taught in the synagogue in Nazareth, those present were astonished. But soon the people in his

home town rejected him.

In today’s first and second readings the praying assembly can admire the sincere responses of Ezechiel and

Paul. Ezechiel willingly accepted God’s call and served the spiritual needs of his people. Paul endured

weaknesses, hardships and persecutions but his resolve to preach the good news never wavered. In Mark’s

Gospel we read how Jesus is rejected by his hometown crowd. From Paul, Ezechiel and Jesus, we take our cue

for our ministries and daily response to God. Let us be ever open to God’s grace and to the prophets God sends

to reveal God’s love and mercy.

“FLEMING” is back for a 5th

Season! One man’s quest to build a cathedral and unite a nation. The

Basilica Heritage Foundation presents an unforgettable play and guided tour of the Basilica-Cathedral

of St. John the Baptist. Journey back in time to the late 1840s with Bishop Michael Anthony Fleming,

interpreted by award-winning St. John’s actor and writer Paul Rowe, as he guides you in and around

the construction site of the new cathedral. The play will be performed Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday at 1:00 pm. during July and August beginning Tuesday, July 17th

. Tickets: $12 general,

$10 seniors/students (Free for children 12 and under) and will be available before the show. Cash only

please.

ISRAEL: PILGRIMATE TO THE HOLY LAND with Father Cecil Critch - Collette

Vacations and Harvey’s Travel. 9 Days Tour from St. John’s, October 21-29, 2019. Experience all the

sites and places where Jesus walked - including Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Cana, Caesarea,

Capernaum and Jerusalem. CELEBRATE MASS AT MANY HOLY SITES OF THE BIBLE. For

more information please call Colleen Williams, Harvey’s Travel at 747-5018.

July 8th: Development and Peace - Caritas Canada has been working in solidarity with vulnerable

communities in the Global South for over 50 years. That means more than 50 years of working with Southern

partners, as well as with Canadians, to build a world of justice and peace for all. We would like to express our

gratitude to all those who support us in this important mission and for your solidarity with courageous

communities in the Global South, like those in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Haiti and Mali, who work tirelessly to

build a world of justice. Thank you for saying YES to positive change. For more information on Development

and Peace - Caritas Canada or to become a member of our movement, visit devp.org., Join us on Facebook,

Twitter and Instagram @Devpeace / devp.org / 1-888-234-8533 / info@devp.org

BASILICA WINDOW STABILIZATION -- If you see people working on our exterior windows … the

Archdiocese is in the process of getting our windows stabilized as many of the exterior windows are in poor

condition. They were last done in the 1930s. Stabilization will give the Archdiocese time to plan future window

maintenance.

STILL AVAILABLE - a limited supply of Dr. Nuala Kenny’s Book “ Rediscovering the Art of Dying”. The

book is available at our Religious Articles Store and the Parish Office at a cost of $20 (cash only please).

### RUAH COUNSELLING CENTRE located at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Road. . Individual, couple and

family counselling available, call (709) 579-0168 or email ruah@rcsj.org , or go to www.rcsj.org for more

information.

>>> The Basilica Community Builders are having a ‘Fall Fair in July’ … yes that’s right! This

Sunday, July 8th

from 1:00-3:00 pm. at the Boathouse Museum (Quidi Vidi Lake) there will be a

LIMITED supply of homemade cakes and handcrafted ‘creative’ aprons for sale. This is a unique fun

sale, using bidding wands. The bidding starts at 1:15 pm. sharp!!!! All proceeds will go to the RC

Archdiocese Archbishop’s Appeal for Community Outreach Programs. It’s a great way to get a special

something for yourself, or a friend … and a great way to spend an afternoon.

CENTRE FOR LIFE would like to thank everyone who supported our Walk for Life and Family Fun

Day and concert on June 23. To date monies collected is $4,171.25. It is with your ongoing assistance

that the Centre for Life continues to offer counselling services and support to pregnant and post

abortive women, outreach to seniors, engagement with youth and educational resources in the

community to foster a greater awareness, respect and value for the gift of human life from the womb to

the tomb. Computers for seniors will resume in the fall but registration is ongoing. Counselling services

are available by contacting counsellors@centreforlife.ca or 579-3818. Have a safe and happy summer.

ADVANCE NOTICE …. As part of The Hearts Afire Program “33 days to Morning Glory Retreat”

for men, women and young adults will be offered at St. Peter’s Church, Mount Pearl, starting October

10th

, 10:30 AM. - 12:00 NOON, for six consecutive Saturdays (excluding Remembrance Day

weekend). Registration for the retreat begins August 25th

. As space is limited please register

early. Contact persons are: Anna-Marie Kean 781-2984, Margarite Greene 773-1237 and Grace Pike

368-9336.

… WORLD YOUTH DAY - PANAMA … The next World Youth Day will be held in January 2019 in

Panama. This pilgrimage is for young adults, aged 18-35 and the theme will be “I am the servant of the Lord.

May it be done to me according to your word.” (Lk 1:38). If you would like more information on this

pilgrimage, please contact Sara at sbroderick@rcsj.org.

HOLY ROSARY PARISH, Portugal Cove … Card Game - Tuesday, July 10h at 8 pm. in the parish hall.

Excellent prizes and door prize; admission $5 ad lunch will be provided. Please bring your own cards. Proceeds

are in aid of the Garden Party. Everyone welcome. Cemetery Mass - Sunday, July 29th

at 1 pm. in the

cemetery. If there is unsuitable weather Mass will be held in Holy Rosary Church at 1 pm. Gardcn Party -

Sunday, July 29th

@ approximately 2 pm. on the church grounds. All the usual games of chance, Nevada

tickets, fish pond, face painting, canteen, fun for all the family. “Gate Prize” - $1 a ticket; draw for $500 to take

place at the Garden Party. Everyone welcome!

<<< July 18th - Second Annual “Chase the Turkey” … following the Cemetery Mass on Wednesday, July

18th

(Mass at 7 pm.) members of the parish and community, relatives and friends are invited to the Justina

Center for an event which includes Free turkeys draws, tickets will be given out upon your arrival at the Justina

Center; a cake auction; a 50/50 draw, and more. Tea, Coffee & a sweet treat are free with smiles!!! All are

Welcome!!!

… Sept. 28- Oct. 8 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: Cost of $2065 (*+675 airport taxes/security/fuel

surcharges) includes airfare from the Maritimes. (twin or triple) accommodation, daily breakfast & dinner and

experienced local guide. EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL! INFO: Hector and Cecile Caissie at

hectorcaissie@hotmail.ca or (506) 857-2295.

… THE CENTRE FOR LIFE offers free, confidential, professional pregnancy and post-abortion

counselling. Please email counsellors@centreforlife.ca or call (709) 579-3818.

Remember that when you leave this earth you can take with you nothing that you have received – only what

you have given.” (St. Francis of Assisi)

WHEN YOU DO YOUR ESTATE PLANNING, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CHURCH.

COLLECTIONS … July 1, 2018

Sunday Offertory .. $7,340.24; Assessment .. $553; Cemetery .. $55;

Acknowledged with many thanks. Your continued support of the Basilica Parish is greatly appreciated.

... DID YOU KNOW? ... If you attend weekend Mass at a church other than your own Parish Church and use

your parish envelope for your weekly offering, that offering will be returned to your own Parish.

Bingo! Cowan Plaza – Corner of Topsail Road and Burgeo Street –

Knights of Columbus - St. Clare Avenue every Wednesday and Sunday

.. We would like to get to know you! If you would like to become a registered member of the

Basilica Parish please complete a Parish Census Form. The forms are available on the tables at the

entrances to the Basilica or can be picked up at the Parish Office. When completed, the form can be

dropped off at the Parish Office or placed in the Sunday collection.

WELCOME ALL VISITORS ... We extend a warm and cordial welcome to all visitors to our historic

Parish and city. We hope you enjoy the warm hospitality of the Newfoundland and Labrador people and that

your stay will be met with many blessings.

“CHASE THE ACE” Sundays, 1-3 pm. at the Knights of Columbus on St. Clare Avenue. 3 for $5; 50/50 3 for $5

… The Mount Pearl Seniors Independence Group monthly “Caregivers Education and Support

Program” Tuesday, July 17th

, 1:00-3:00 pm at Park Place Community Centre in Mount Pearl. If you

are a primary caregiver; caring for a loved one at home and would like to attend, please call 748-6485

to register.

Some things happening within the Archdiocesan Community this summer. >July 8

th - Basilica Community Builders, ‘Fall Fair in July’, 1-3 pm., Boathouse Museum (Quidi Vidi Lake)

>July 9th

- St. Thomas of Villanova (CBS) Card Game in the Parish Hall. Tickets $10. Please call parish office @ 834-

9481.

>July 11th

& 15th

- St. Michael’s (Flatrock) Card Game on July 11th and Garden Party on July 15

th. Please call the

parish office @437-6628. >July 15

th - Corpus Christi Garden Party, 2-5 pm. No Turkey Dinners this year, however, BBQ hotdogs and hamburgers

will be available. >July 15

th - Our Lady of Mount Carmel .. Hot Turkey Dinners will be served after the Cemetery Mass. Cost $12. Please

call the parish office @ toll free 1-888-521-2888.

>July 18th

- St. Francis of Assisi 2nd

Annual Turkey Chase (Justina Centre), following the Cemetery Mass (7 pm)

>July 21st - St. Michael’s (Bell Island) Annual Dinner Theatre at 6 pm. please call the parish office at 488-2525.

>July 22nd

& 23rd

- Holy Trinity (Torbay), Garden Party July 22nd

, Card Game July 23rd

. Please call the parish office at

437-6628.

>July 22nd

- Good Shepherd Parish (St. Mary’s Bay), Parish Family BBQ, 2-4 pm.

>July 22nd

- St. Joseph’s Parish Garden Party (Petty Harbour) starting at 2 pm. Eat-in or Take-out Turkey Teas at $10.

Please call the parish office at 745-8183. >July 29

th - St. Patrick’s Garden Party - more details to follow

August 5th

- St. Kevin’s (Goulds) Garden Party, Eat-in or Take-out Turkey Teas at $10. Please call the parish office at

745-8183.

ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PUBLISHED BULLETIN ....

Prayer For Our Parish... O God, you have made us the Church of your Son. Make our parish a

family of one heart and one mind in love toward you. Grant that our common life and witness may be

an example to all about us. Guide our pastor and his assistants in their ministry. Listen to the prayers of

John the Baptist, our patron, and keep us secure in your love. Teach us to reach out to other parishes

less fortunate. Give us a great love for all the Church, for our Holy Father, for our bishop, and all those

who serve. Help us to be a haven of joy and peace within the human family. Bring us all together to life

eternal. Amen

Prayer to Know Vocation … Lord, I want to be happy in this life and spend eternity with You in the

life to come. From the first moment of my existence, You knew my vocation. Please help me discover

Your plan for my life. Help me to know myself. Help me to overcome my fears. Help me to want what

You want. Help me to trust You completely. Send Your Holy Spirit into my mind and heart so, I can

see the gifts You have given me and hear Your call to serve the Church. Increase my desire to bring

others to You and to help them reach heaven. Mary, Most Holy Mother of God, pray for me, that I can

discover my vocation and have the courage to respond in faith. AMEN

**Welcome to New Immigrants ... Are you a new immigrant to Canada or new to St. John’s?

Would you like to be connected to a larger Multicultural Catholic Association? Please contact Celia

Quadjovie @ 763-5757 or email mcca.diversity@gmail.com. or if you want to talk to a Multicultural

Catholic Priest call 689-9647.

COMMUNION TO THE SICK ... The Basilica Parish is trying to rejuvenate our Ministry of

Communion to the Sick. We have an aging population in our Parish. We are receiving more and more

calls from Parishioners who can no longer get out to Sunday liturgy and would like to have the

Eucharist brought to them. We would sincerely like to be able to fulfil their request. To accomplish

this, we need parishioners who are willing to sign up for this Ministry. It is also suggested that family

members or relatives may also be able to bring Communion to their sick or elderly loved ones. Of

course, the Parish will provide training in this area. If you are able to contribute to this vital Ministry,

please call Anne at the Parish Office, 754-2170.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS …The Christian community has a role in

Christian Initiation of Adults. The Christian community supports the candidates by love, prayer, and

witness and by testifying that they are ready to complete their initiation. Some members of the

community help to instruct them in the faith of the Church. Candidates are also assisted by sponsors

who walk with them in faith and present them to the community during the liturgical rites. At present we have one adult who is asking to be received as a candidate for Confirmation. We ask you

to keep him in your prayers.

... SCENT FREE! ... In today’s society, in many public institutions, we see the sign “no

perfumes/scents allowed” because people with allergies are often very severely affected by scents. We

have received letters and phone calls asking that we strive to make our churches scent free. As a

Church we care for the good of all so we ask your support and cooperation in our efforts to make the

Basilica a scent free environment.

Your help is needed to ensure that our church has beautiful flowers – especially for the major festal

seasons of Christmas and Easter. We have set up a ‘flower fund’ in which you are invited to

participate. Our hope is that this will minimize the expense to the parish, and at the same time ensure

that the festive joy of the ‘Great Fifty Days’ of Easter will be apparent in our Easter flowers from the

Easter Vigil until Pentecost. We ask that you place your donations in an envelope marked ‘Flowers’

and place it in the collection. You are also invited to make your donation in memory of a loved one.

Their names will be included from time to time in the bulletin. We have made envelopes available for

you on the tables at the entrances to the Church.

/// LEARNING OPPORTUNITY - Diploma in Theology and Ministry (Roman Catholic Stream) The

Archdiocese of St. John’s, in partnership with Queen’s College, is offering a two-year Diploma in Theology

and Ministry. Do you wish to grow in Faith? Do you want to deepen your knowledge? For more information, go

to www.queenscollegenl.ca or contact Anne Walsh at amfwalsh@gmail.com

... EMMAUS HOUSE .... is in need of supermarket bags and twist ties. If you have any at home you

may drop them off at Emmaus House, Monday to Friday 1-3 pm. or you may bring them to the Parish

Office. Your support of the needy of our Parish is greatly appreciated.

LATIN MASS SUNDAY - The Latin Mass will be celebrated at 5:15 pm. at St. Pius X Chapel,

Smithville Crescent.

.. If you attended a Jesuit institution other than in St. John’s please contact Fr. Joe Mroz, SJ at

ej_mroz@yahoo.co (chaplain at MUN)

Archbishop’s Appeal 2018 - “Celebrating Milestones” … The Archbishop’s Appeal helps to cover

the cost of chaplaincies and spiritual care at hospitals, Her Majesty’s Penitentiary, Seniors Homes and

Long Term Care facilities as well as RUAH counseling outreach. Many thanks to all those who have donated to the Appeal. If you have not already done so, it is not too late to donate. There are some

envelopes available on the tables at the entrances to the Basilica. Please be as generous as your means

permit.

the holiday season. Sign-up sheets and pledge envelopes to request carols for loved ones are available on the tab le in the foyer of St. Paul’s and the bac k of the church for St. Francis. Envelopes can be left with Carol in the Parish office or placed in the collection. Hope to see you there!

** THE CANADIAN BIBLE SOCIETY is looking for a representative from each parish to

train as a congregational representative. If you currently are a church representative or wish to be one

please e-mail Gerry Donahue at gdonahue@crosbiejob.com or cell phone (709) 727-4513.

>/>/ Do you have a spare 2 hours in your week? Pastoral Care at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home is offering

you an opportunity to fill these hours as a volunteer. Volunteers are needed to porter residents to the

chapel, to be Lectors and Communion Ministers. The time commitment is two hours between 10 am.

and 12 Noon Sunday to Friday. For further information, you may contact Judy Cook, Volunteer

Services at 752-8705 or Theresa Ryan at 752-8716.

Irish Sacred Heart Messenger … Anyone who is interested in the magazine can contact (709) 685-

2208 for more information. This is a great magazine and would be a wonderful gift for any occasion.

… St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital Auxiliary has openings for daytime volunteers in their Gift Shop.

If you have a few hours a week that you are willing to offer providing customer service to our patients

and visitors please call Volunteer Resources at 777-5539 for further information.

*** MEN, WOMEN &YOUTH are invited to serve as Eucharistic Ministers at St. Clare’s Mercy

Hospital and/or the L.A. Miller Centre. There is a schedule and you would serve at least every fourth

Sunday. You will need to be registered with the Eastern Health volunteer service - to register please

contact Debbie Oakley 777-6959 or debbie.oakley@easternhealth.ca. You may contact Sr. Diane

Smyth 777-5470 for more information.

*** A Notice from the St. John’s Hospital Chaplains to parishioners ... A reminder for persons

entering the St. John’s Hospitals and who would like to see a chaplain during your stay ... make sure

you or a family member tells the admitting clerk “I would like to see the chaplain during my time in

hospital”. You will then be asked your religious affiliation and will receive a visit from the chaplain

within a day or two.

--- Volunteers are a wonderful asset to Nursing Homes and greatly enhance the lives of residents.

Volunteers welcomed in assisting with a variety of social activities for residents at The Agnes Pratt

Home. Meal Time companion, recreation, friendly visiting, community companions and pastoral care.

If interested please call Judy Cook, Coordinator Volunteer Resources, Longer Term Care St. John’s at

752-8705 or email judy.cook@easternhealth.ca.

* Seniors Resource Centre’s “Friendly Visiting Program” offers seniors a new and supportive

friendship, a link to community programs and services, and regular visits from a volunteer. The

Friendly Visiting Program coordinator matches a senior with a volunteer based on their shared

interests. For information call Sharon at 737-2333, email: fvc@seniorsresource.ca or visit

www.seniorsresource.ca

** Seniors Resource Centre’s “Mall Walkers Club” This program helps seniors increase their level

of activity while having fun, making new friends, learning about healthy aging and connecting with

programs and services of the Seniors Resource Centre NL. Volunteers walk with seniors and help to

serve refreshments after their walk. For more information call Sharon at 737-2333 or visit

www.seniorsresource.ca

… Aurora Women’s Choir is seeking new members! Audition times are available throughout July.

Singers should have choral experience and music reading ability. For more details or to sign up get in

touch at www.coastalsounds.ca, info@coastalsounds.ca or on Faceboo at Costal Sonds Choir

Association.

** On the occasion of the death of a loved one, please consider a donation to our Heritage

Foundation in memory of the deceased. Keep their memory alive in the restoration of our beautiful

Basilica. If you would like to make a donation, envelopes are available at the Funeral Homes and in the

Basilica, or you can call the Parish Office at 754-2170. We still require approximately $600,000 to

meet our goal.

“Secure your vehicle while in Church” Over the past number of years many incidents of vandalism

to parked cars have taken place on the Basilica grounds during Church services. As of late there has

been an increase in vandalism. Please ensure that when parking your vehicle that there is nothing left

visible, that everything is secure. Stewardship Prayer .... Almighty and ever-faithful Lord, gratefully acknowledging your mercy and humbly admitt ing our need, we pledge our trus t in you and eac h other. Filled with des ire, we respond to your call fo r discipleship by shap ing our lives in imitation of Christ. We profess tha t the call requires us to be ste wards of your gifts. As stewards, we receive your gifts gratefully, cherish and tend the m in a respons ible manner, share them in p ractice and love with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. We p ledge to our ongo ing fo rma tion as stewards and our responsibi lity to cal l others to tha t same endeavor. Almighty and ever-faithf ul God, it is o ur fervent hope and prayer tha t you who have begun his good work in us will b ring it to f ulfil lment in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Ame n.

Stewardship Prayer .... Almighty and ever-faithful Lord, gratefully acknowledging your mercy and

humbly admitting our need, we pledge our trust in you and each other. Filled with desire, we respond to your

call for discipleship by shaping our lives in imitation of Christ. We profess that the call requires us to be

stewards of your gifts. As stewards, we receive your gifts gratefully, cherish and tend them in a responsible

manner, share them in practice and love with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. We pledge

to our ongoing formation as stewards and our responsibility to call others to that same endeavor. Almighty

and ever-faithful God, it is our fervent hope and prayer that you who have begun his good work in us will

bring it to fulfillment in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.