Nov. 12, 2017 32Nd Sun. in Ord. Time

November 12, 2017 The Golden Rule & Interfaith The Golden Rule, also known as the Ethic of Reciprocity, is considered by many people as the most concise and general principle of ethics. It is found worldwide throughout cultures, Religions, secular philosophies and indigenous This parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids sounds traditions. puzzling to us. It may help us get a better grasp of its meaning if we regard oil as a symbol of repentance and The following quotes are taken from the Golden Rule good works, which keeps the lamp of our faith commitment Poster. This Poster displaying 13 versions of the Golden burning brightly. The oil that runs out, causing the spark of Rule was produced by Paul McKenna and Scarboro faith within us to dim, points to our neglect of good works Missions. that in the course of our lifetime we should have performed and which we cannot borrow or make good at this very late Christianitiy: In everything, do to others as you would hour. We cannot recapture the past or nor go back in time have them do to you; For this is the law and the prophets to accomplish something we never started. Jesus was using (Jesus, Matthew 7:12) his popular story to covey a serious message about the end Judaism: What is hateful to you, do not do to your of time. He was stressing the vital importance of being neighbour. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is ready and prepared to meet the Lord and not to take entry commentary (Hillel, Talmud) into his kingdom for granted. Islam: Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself (The Prophet Muhammad) The Golden Rule is often thought of as a rule for individuals. A person must consider how he or she would wish to be treated when deciding how to treat others. However, our changing world invites us to broaden this rule to groups of people and society as a whole. As the world becomes more of a single interacting global community, the Golden Rule can be a cornerstone for the human family to work together to build a peaceful, just and sustainable Monday Soul of Gemma Aragona global society. It is important – now more than ever – for the different faith Tuesday Souls of Evelyn Aldea, Mary Leung, communities to come together and show the world that we Jacicinta Aldea, Joy Gould & Roger can live together in harmony and peace and that we can Danis work together as people of faith to make this a better

society. There is more that unites us than divides us. What Wednesday Souls of Ki Tak Cheng unites us is that we are people of faith. All the different Thursday Soul of Carmelina Frois faiths call their followers to love, to show compassion to have concern for their neighbour’s well-being. Friday Soul of John Frederick Jack In the end, it is a simple choice. We can either regard the Wilson differences between religions as their most important feature, or we can recognize that beyond the differences there is an essence that all religions share – love, compassion, forgiveness. This is what binds us PRAYER REQUEST LINE together and transcends the differences between religions. 905 881-2786 ext. 250 The Golden Rule poster is on the Bulletin Board. It is a wonderful guide for bringing all the world’s people to live together in peace.

Natalie Doucet 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

ST. LUKE’S PARISH ANNUAL Right to Life workers are active in the grade schools and high schools educating our children about Right to Life ADVENT RETREAT issues - but they need our financial support. Saturday, December 2nd You can buy beautiful religious Christmas cards that will 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Parish Hall please everyone on your Christmas card list. Cards are sold The annual Parish Advent Retreat will take place at here at in boxes of 10 for only $8. St. Luke’s on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Even if you have enough Cards, please make a free donation to Right to Life and continue the education of our This year the Retreat will be led by Jim Dunn, Christian, children. inspirational, motivational speaker and author. This will be a morning of scripture, prayer, reflection, storytelling, Please support this important work by visiting the Right to music and visual presentation. Life table in the foyer after all masses on November 18/19 and November 25/26. Come join us for a morning with your parish community and take some time for quiet reflection. There will be a sign St. Vincent de Paul up sheet in the Narthex for anyone wishing to attend. Christmas Food Drive November 25/26 & December 2/3 PRAY THE ROSARY BEFORE THE 8:45 SUNDAY MASS Give Christmas cheer to the needy by bringing donations of non-perishable food (canned foods, Beginning on Sunday November 26th we will pray the cereals, pasta, baby food, etc.) or new toys to the Rosary before the 8:45 mass. Please come early and bring a church the weekends of November 25/26 or Dec. 2/3. rosary for each member of the family. We will be praying Your contributions support the Georgina Food Bank. for Our Blessed Mother’s intercession to bring peace to our world. Last Christmas, thanks to St. Luke’s generous parishioners, the Georgina Food Bank was able to help hundreds of families.

Holy Cross Cemeteries LOOKING AHEAD SEMINAR November 12-13, 2011 Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 9:00 am Holy Cross As members of our Catholic community, we regularly Cemetery & Funeral Home will be hosting a Looking benefit from the tireless service of our priests. Called by Ahead Seminar. Please check the poster in the lobby for God and ordained to care for His people, our priests serve details or call Holy Cross Cemetery at 905-889-7667 for our families, in churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, further information. missions and on the streets. The Shepherds’ Trust ensures our priests can live their retirement years with dignity.The Shepherds’ Trust collection will take place in all parishes in COPING WITH HOLIDAYS AFTER A LOVED the Archdiocese during the weekend of November 18/19th ONE HAS DIED This fund does more than just support our priest’s in their A free seminar providing strategies for dealing with twilight years; it represents a very tangible gesture of thanks holidays and celebrations during a period of grieving. for the blessings we have received through them. Your Thursday, November 23, 2017 generosity is greatly appreciated. 1:00 pm at Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Centres – The Shops on Steeles and 404 OUT OF THE COLDVOLUNTEER BRIEFING 2900 Steeles Ave. E., Thornhill or Sunday, Nov. 12th 1:30 pm.in the Parish Hall 7:00 pm at Evergreen Hospice – Unit 201, 5762 Hwy 7 E, Markham For all those who have signed up. RSVP: 416 499-2185 SUPPORT RIGHT TO LIFE