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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 18-24, 2021
CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY MASS 10:00 AM **Presently Parishioner Reservations Only**
WEEK DAY MASSES (Open to all) **Seating is assigned on a first come, first serve basis for week day masses. ** In this issue: Monday / Wednesday / Friday 7:00 PM St. Camillus ……….…………………………………… 2 (Doors open for Prayer at 6 PM) Readings for the Week …………………………… 2 Mass Intentions ……………………………………. 3 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 AM Prayers of the Faithful ……………………………. 3 Financial Report ……………………………………… 3 Reconciliation.………….………………………….... 3
July Calendar …………………………………………. 4 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini ………………………. 4 Holy Humour ....……………………………….……. 5 St. Vincent de Paul ….……………………………. 5 Sunday Mass Live on Facebook.……………. 5 Thank You to Our Sponsors …………………… 5 Heartfelt Condolence We express our deepest sympathy to
Joan Powers on the death of her
husband Richard Powers who passed away June 4, 2021. May God bless FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2021 Richard with eternal peace. Intention for Evangelization
Social Friendship We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.
Camillus de Lellis, M.I. (25 May 1550 – 14 July 1614) Feast Day – July 18th Readings for the week
St. Camillus, entirely without means of July 18 - 24, 2021 existence and from his early youth suffering from an incurable wound in his Sunday, July 18 foot, experienced the horrors of the Roman hospitals in st the sixteenth century in which the nursing and other staff 1 Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6 were drawn from the dregs of the population. He effected Responsorial Psalm – The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. a great change for the better . Not content with making 2nd Reading – Ephesians 2:13-18 himself a slave of the sick and diseased he established for Gospel – Mark 6:30-34 them a congregation of Cler ics Regular (The Camillians) a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick even when Monday, July 19 it involved those suffering from the plague, and whatever 1st Reading – Exodus 14:5-18 their state of life or disease. Responsorial Psalm – Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered He was beatified by Pope Benedict XIV in the year 1742, and himself in glory. canonized by him four years later in 1746. De Lellis is the Gospel – Matthew 12:38-42 patron saint of the sick, hospitals, nurses and physicians. His assistance is also invoked against gambling. Tuesday, July 20 He was buried near the high altar of the church of St. Mary 1st Reading – Exodus 14:21 – 15:1, 20-21++ Magdalen, at Rome, and, when the miracles which were Responsorial Psalm – Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered attributed to him were officially approved, his body was himself in glory. placed under the altar itself.
Gospel – Matthew 12:46, 48-50++
THE MIRACULOUS CRUCIFIX OF Wednesday, July 21 ST. CAMILLUS DE LELIS 1st Reading – Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 One day a scoundrel entered the oratory of the Responsorial Psalm – The Lord gave them bread from heaven. congregation, removed the crucifix from the wall, Gospel – Matthew 13:1-9 cast it aside and disturbed the contents of the room. The discovery of the vandalism greatly troubled St. Camillus, who reverently removed the Thursday, July 22 crucifix from the oratory to another room. 1st Reading – Song of Songs 3:1-4a
During the night, while complaining and praying before this crucifix, Responsorial Psalm – My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my he saw the body of Christ move, detach one arm from the affixing God. nail and reach toward him. At the same time, a voice came from the Gospel – John 20:1, 11-18 crucifix with great clarity and spoke words both consoling and reassuring: Friday, July 23 “Take courage, faint-hearted one, continue the work you have 1st Reading – Exodus 20:1-17 begun. I will be with you because it is My work.” Responsorial Psalm – Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. The Camillians or Clerics Regular, Ministers to Gospel – Matthew 13:18-23 the Sick, are a Roman Catholic religious order, founded in 1582 by St. Camillus de Lellis. A Saturday, July 24 large red cross was chosen by the founder as the 1st Reading – Exodus 24:3-8 distinguishing badge for the members of the Order to Responsorial Psalm – Offer to God a sacrifice of praise. wear upon their black cassocks, which was later adopted as the international symbol of medical care. As Gospel – Matthew 13:24-30 of 2018, 1,080 Camillians serve in 35 countries. They use the postnominal initials of M.I. (Ministri degli Infermi).
Prayers of the Faithful MASS INTENTIONS 1. For all the pastors of the Church, that they may never let July 19-24 the flock of Christ be scattered, but gather it together in his name, let us pray to the Lord. Special Intention for the Quirion Kids by Mon. Christian & Pauline Quirion Lord, hear our prayer. July 19 Domagoj Pejcinovic by his Sister Marija 2. For those entrusted with passing on the doctrine of the Lyle Phelps by Pete Donais Church, that they may nourish us with truth and wisdom , let us pray to the Lord. Donald Kenny by Mary-Theresa & Ray Hiltz Lord, hear our prayer. All Souls in Purgatory Especially 3. For the teachers of our children, that they may import Tues. Deceased Members of F.O.S.S. July 20 knowledge and truth with conviction and responsibility, Domagoj Pejcinovic by his Sister Marija let us pray to the Lord. Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family Lord, hear our prayer. Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family Wed. 4. For those at this time who are on retreat, that they may Domagoj Pejcinovic by his Sister Marija “come away” and “rest for a while” in the silent peace July 21 of Christ, let us pray to the Lord. Ron Poissant by Ray & Patti Johnson Special Intention for Ray & Patti Johnson Lord, hear our prayer.
5. For peace in our world, let us pray to the Lord Thur. Domagoj Pejcinovic by his Sister Marija July 22 Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family Lord, hear our prayer. Special Intention for the health of Drew 6. For the souls of the faithful departed, that the blood of Christ may win them eternal peace, let us pray to the Soul of Angie Rupert by Denise Dupuis
Lord. Fri. Domagoj Pejcinovic by his Sister Marija July 23 Lord, hear our prayer. Dario Dodich by Antonietta Calabrese & Family 7. For the personal intentions we hold in our hearts, let us Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family pray to the Lord. Domagoj Pejcinovic by his Sister Marija Lord, hear our prayer. Sat. July 24 Manuel daSilve by a Parishioner Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family
Financial Report Reconciliation: July 11th, 2021 Confessions are available by Regular Sunday Offering $ 495.00 appointment only. Shrine 50.00 Fr. Antony - 1-519-350-3437 Fr. Sebastin – 1-416-276-0489 Save A Family 60.00 Baptism | First Communion | TOTAL $ 605.00 Weddings Thanks to everyone who makes up for missed Sundays. Contact our office We deeply appreciate your financial support, especially 519-689-7760 during this difficult time.
July 2021
*Refer to the second attachment for the Prayer of the Day.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
July 1 2 3 CANADA DAY Prayer for A Prayer of Employment Gratitude for God's Prayer of the Chalice Blessings - Acts of Thomas 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Consecration of A Prayer for those Prayer to the Holy Prayer to God the Look Over Me Lord Prayer for a Happy Prayer to Our Lady Nations who are preparing Trinity Father Death of the Sacred Heart Children for their First Holy Communion 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Infant Jesus of Prague Make Me an Prayer to the Sacred St. Michael, For Act of Charity A Parent's Prayer for Prayer to St. Novena Prayer Instrument of Your Heart of Jesus Personal Protection Their Children Raphael, Angel of Peace, Saint Francis Happy Meetings Prayer 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Act of Faith A Prayer for Peace Prayer to the Holy A Student's Prayer A Child's Prayer to Prayer for Travelers Prayer for the Dying St. Camillus Feast Day of Mind (by Saint Spirit (by St. Thomas Mary #1 Francis Xavier Aquinas) Cabrini) * 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
*St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (July 15, 1850 – December 22, 1917)
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was born on July 15, 1850 Her institutions were spread out in places all over the in Lombardy, Italy. United States, including New York, Colorado, and Illinois. Frances became dedicated to living a life for religious work from a young age and received a convent On December 22, 1917, Frances passed away due to education. complications from dysentery at the Columbus Hospital, one of her own hospitals, in Chicago, Illinois. In 1877, she took her vows and became Mother She was 67. Cabrini, also adding Xavier to her name in honor of St. Francis Xavier. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was beatified on November 13, 1938, by Pope Pius XI and canonized by Pope Pius On March 31, 1889, Frances arrived in New York City XII on July 7, 1946, making her the first United States along with six other sisters where she founded an citizen to be canonized. Her feast day is celebrated orphanage in what is now known as Saint Cabrini on November 13 and she is the patron saint of Home in West Park, New York. immigrants. Filled with a deep trust in God and endowed with a Frances has two miracles attributed to her. She wonderful administrative ability, Frances founded 67 restored sight to a child who was believed to have institutions, including orphanages, schools, and been blinded by excess silver nitrate, and she healed hospitals, within 35 years dedicated to caring for the a terminally ill member of her congregation. poor, uneducated, sick, abandoned, and especially for the Italian immigrants.
\Holy Humour It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5-year-old Johnny stayed home from church with a sitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Johnny asked them what they were for. "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by," his father told him. "Wouldn't you know it," Johnny fumed, "the one Sunday I don't go and He shows up."
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Daily Prayers July 18 – 24, 2021
Sunday, July 18 - Act of Faith O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the holy catholic Church teaches, because in revealing them you can neither deceive nor be deceived.
Monday, July 19 - A Prayer for Peace of Mind (by Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini) Fortify me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to You so that Your will may be my will.
Tuesday, July 20 - Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe into me Holy Spirit, that all my thoughts may be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Sprit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen.
Wednesday, July 21 - A Student's Prayer (by St. Thomas Aquinas) Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, July 22 – Prayer for the Dying #1 Most Merciful Jesus, the sinners of the world who are now in their lover of souls, agony, I pray You, and who will die today. by the agony of Your most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Your Immaculate Heart of Jesus, Mother, once in agony, to wash in Your Most Precious Blood, have mercy on the dying. Amen.
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Friday, July 23 - A Child's Prayer to Mary Holy Mary, mother fair, filled with love for God, Pray for us in all our needs. Pray for us today.
Saturday, July 24 - Prayer for Travelers O God, Who did cause the children of Israel to traverse the Red Sea dryshod; Thou Who did point out by a star to the Magi the road that led them to Thee; grant us we beseech Thee, a prosperous journey and propitious weather; so that, under the guidance of Thy holy angels we may safely reach that journey's end, and later the haven of eternal salvation. Hear, O Lord, the prayers of Thy servants. Bless their journeyings. Thou Who art everywhere present, shower everywhere upon them the effects of Thy mercy; so that, insured by Thy protection against all dangers, they may return to offer Thee their thanksgiving. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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