Weekly Bulletin

TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

September 5, 2010

SIT DOWN FIRST AND CONSIDER!

The gospel presents us with a series of sayings on what the demands of a life of discipleship involves, in terms of suffering and self-sacrifice. The life to be lead and the conditions laid down are anything but easy: you give God everything and hold nothing back. Whole-hearted service is demanded and there is no room for compromise. The price to be paid is the heavy burden of cross-carrying and it may mean the parting of company with close friends. The journey to God is so valuable that it is worth stripping our lifestyles down to the bare essentials. By doing this we realize that discipleship is more important than acquiring possessions.

At moments when the struggle becomes too great, it is good to remember we are not alone; Christ is walking along every step of the road with us. We are called to be disciples at home, in the family, in our place of work, in our dealings with neighbour, treating them all as friends and appreciating their true worth. To follow Christ through time into eternity costs nothing less than everything.

PILGRIMAGE TO MARTYRS’ SHRINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. There will be time to walk around, opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross. We have a bus (coach) booked for the event. Limited seats only (50). Cost is $25.00 per person. Please call the parish office as soon as possible to reserve your seats and make payment. No refunds. Bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. and return around 5:00 p.m.

DON’T FORGET

If you have a change of address or telephone number, please send us an email to:

office@mercifulredeemer.org

Monday 12:15 p.m., +Rudy Wittemund, +Maria Dias, +Ledenila Funcion

Tuesday 7:00 p.m., +Tina Monteiro, +Eufronia Cunanan, +Maria Gracias

Wednesday 12:15 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

FEAST OF THE BIRTH OF MARY

+Juan Carlos Gracias, +Roland Lee, +Myriam Flores

Thanksgiving – Sta. Cruz Family

Thursday 7:00 p.m., +Jose Do Nascimento, +Maria Dias, +Francesco, Carmela & Dominico Sciortino

Friday 12:15 p.m., +Alex Friel, +Szeto Sang, +Rudy Guelos

Saturday 9:00 a.m., +Roque Fernandes, +Gerson Fonseca, +Perera Family, +John Paul Arago, +Hilda Rodrigues, +Rina Gregoris, +Veronica & Denis Lewis, +Anibal Escalante, +Myra, +Ashton Day, +Vidal D’Cunha, +Doris Mendes, +Jerome & Carmelina Mendes, +Florence D’Souza, +Anthony & Phlomeno D’Costa,+Holy Souls in Purgatory, Sp. Int. Vicenta Uy, Thksgiving – James Noronha, Caroline Taguicana, Jayanthi Royen and Family

CALENDAR OF SAINTS

St. Gregory The Great September 3

The Birth of Mary September 8

Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 & 7 pm.

St. Peter Claver September 9

St. John Chrysostom September 13

Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14

Our Lady of Sorrows September 15

St. Cornelius & St. Cyrian September 16

St. Robert Bellarmine September 17

St. Andrew Kim Taegon September 20

St. Paul Chong Hasang & Companions September 20

St. Matthew September 21

St. Pio of Pietrelcina September 23

St. Vincent de Paul September 27

St. Lawrence Ruiz September 28

St. Wenceslaus September 28

St. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael September 29

St. Jerome September 30

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BECOME CATHOLIC?

Each year we welcome into the church adults through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.). It is a ministry of people who wish to enquire about becoming full members of our faith community. This evening program is focused for prospective adults and their sponsors. We will be offering this process again in September. If you would like to know more about the process or know someone who is interested in the Catholic faith, please see Fr. Vid or Fr. Peter.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS

The Merciful Redeemer charismatic prayer group is sponsoring A Life in the Spirit Seminars for the parish from September 13 to November 8, 2010. The evening preparatory sessions will be held in the parish basement hall every Monday from 7:30 – 9:30pm. Registration forms are available in the church’s foyer. Please submit your completed form to the parish office no later than Monday, September 13.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY – GROWING IN FAITH

“Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God-what is good and pleasing to Him and is perfect” (Romans 12:2)

Have you ever wondered what is involved in being a member of the Catholic Church?

Come, all newly Baptized Catholics and all Catholics who wish to grow deeper in faith and the willingness to serve the Lord and others; join us every Thursday evenings at 7:45 pm after the 7:00 pm Mass, in the church basement for an evening of fellowship, prayer and learning more about our faith. Call Noreen at 905-542-8941 for more information.

CONFIRMATION - PARENTS’ MEETING – 7:30 pm

Divine Mercy Monday Sept 27

Our Lady of Mercy Monday Sept 27

St. Rose of Lima Tuesday Sept 28

St. Sebastian Tuesday Sept 28

Parents of students from public and other schools are invited to attend any one of the above meetings.

FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS’ MEETING – 7:00 pm

Divine Mercy Monday October 4

Our Lady of Mercy Monday October 4

St. Rose of Lima Wednesday October 6

St. Sebastian Wednesday October 6

Parents of students from public and other schools are invited to attend any one of the above meetings.

CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY Genesis (Chapter 1-11)

Come and See! Is the story of Creation, as narrated in the first chapters of Genesis, history or myth – fact or fiction?

- A cunning serpent which talks, wonderful trees in the Garden of Eden whose fruit give knowledge or immortality.

- Did God really create the world in six, 24-hour days?

- Does Genesis contradict science?

Come and discover the drama of the creation and fall of the human race!

Starts Tuesday, September 7 at 7:30 pm and ends December 7, 2010. Registration Fee $10.00.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them….

If we cannot love the person whom we see, how can be love God, whom we cannot see… Mother Teresa



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	TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 5, 2010 SIT DOWN FIRST AND CONSIDER! The gospel presents us with a series of sayings on what the demands of a life of discipleship involves, in terms of suffering and self-sacrifice. The life to be lead and the conditions laid down are anything but easy: you give God everything and hold nothing back. Whole-hearted service is demanded and there is no room for compromise. The price to be paid is the heavy burden of cross-carrying and it may mean the parting of company with close friends. The journey to God is so valuable that it is worth stripping our lifestyles down to the bare essentials. By doing this we realize that discipleship is more important than acquiring possessions. At moments when the struggle becomes too great, it is good to remember we are not alone; Christ is walking along every step of the road with us. We are called to be disciples at home, in the family, in our place of work, in our dealings with neighbour, treating them all as friends and appreciating their true worth. To follow Christ through time into eternity costs nothing less than everything. PILGRIMAGE TO MARTYRS’ SHRINE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. There will be time to walk around, opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Stations of the Cross. We have a bus (coach) booked for the event. Limited seats only (50). Cost is $25.00 per person. Please call the parish office as soon as possible to reserve your seats and make payment. No refunds. Bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. and return around 5:00 p.m. DON’T FORGET If you have a change of address or telephone number, please send us an email to: office@mercifulredeemer.org Monday 12:15 p.m., +Rudy Wittemund, +Maria Dias, +Ledenila Funcion Tuesday 7:00 p.m., +Tina Monteiro, +Eufronia Cunanan, +Maria Gracias Wednesday 12:15 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. FEAST OF THE BIRTH OF MARY +Juan Carlos Gracias, +Roland Lee, +Myriam Flores Thanksgiving – Sta. Cruz Family Thursday 7:00 p.m., +Jose Do Nascimento, +Maria Dias, +Francesco, Carmela & Dominico Sciortino Friday 12:15 p.m., +Alex Friel, +Szeto Sang, +Rudy Guelos Saturday 9:00 a.m., +Roque Fernandes, +Gerson Fonseca, +Perera Family, +John Paul Arago, +Hilda Rodrigues, +Rina Gregoris, +Veronica & Denis Lewis, +Anibal Escalante, +Myra, +Ashton Day, +Vidal D’Cunha, +Doris Mendes, +Jerome & Carmelina Mendes, +Florence D’Souza, +Anthony & Phlomeno D’Costa,+Holy Souls in Purgatory, Sp. Int. Vicenta Uy, Thksgiving – James Noronha, Caroline Taguicana, Jayanthi Royen and Family CALENDAR OF SAINTS St. Gregory The Great September 3 The Birth of Mary September 8 Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 & 7 pm. St. Peter Claver September 9 St. John Chrysostom September 13 Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14 Our Lady of Sorrows September 15 St. Cornelius & St. Cyrian September 16 St. Robert Bellarmine September 17 St. Andrew Kim Taegon September 20 St. Paul Chong Hasang & Companions September 20 St. Matthew September 21 St. Pio of Pietrelcina September 23 St. Vincent de Paul September 27 St. Lawrence Ruiz September 28 St. Wenceslaus September 28 St. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael September 29 St. Jerome September 30 DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BECOME CATHOLIC? Each year we welcome into the church adults through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.). It is a ministry of people who wish to enquire about becoming full members of our faith community. This evening program is focused for prospective adults and their sponsors. We will be offering this process again in September. If you would like to know more about the process or know someone who is interested in the Catholic faith, please see Fr. Vid or Fr. Peter. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS The Merciful Redeemer charismatic prayer group is sponsoring A Life in the Spirit Seminars for the parish from September 13 to November 8, 2010. The evening preparatory sessions will be held in the parish basement hall every Monday from 7:30 – 9:30pm. Registration forms are available in the church’s foyer. Please submit your completed form to the parish office no later than Monday, September 13. ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY – GROWING IN FAITH “Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God-what is good and pleasing to Him and is perfect” (Romans 12:2) Have you ever wondered what is involved in being a member of the Catholic Church? Come, all newly Baptized Catholics and all Catholics who wish to grow deeper in faith and the willingness to serve the Lord and others; join us every Thursday evenings at 7:45 pm after the 7:00 pm Mass, in the church basement for an evening of fellowship, prayer and learning more about our faith. Call Noreen at 905-542-8941 for more information. CONFIRMATION - PARENTS’ MEETING – 7:30 pm Divine Mercy Monday Sept 27 Our Lady of Mercy Monday Sept 27 St. Rose of Lima Tuesday Sept 28 St. Sebastian Tuesday Sept 28 Parents of students from public and other schools are invited to attend any one of the above meetings. FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS’ MEETING – 7:00 pm Divine Mercy Monday October 4 Our Lady of Mercy Monday October 4 St. Rose of Lima Wednesday October 6 St. Sebastian Wednesday October 6 Parents of students from public and other schools are invited to attend any one of the above meetings. CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY Genesis (Chapter 1-11) Come and See! Is the story of Creation, as narrated in the first chapters of Genesis, history or myth – fact or fiction? - A cunning serpent which talks, wonderful trees in the Garden of Eden whose fruit give knowledge or immortality. - Did God really create the world in six, 24-hour days? - Does Genesis contradict science? Come and discover the drama of the creation and fall of the human race! Starts Tuesday, September 7 at 7:30 pm and ends December 7, 2010. Registration Fee $10.00. *If you judge people, you have no time to love them….* *If we cannot love the person whom we see, how can be love God, whom we cannot see… Mother Teresa*
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