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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 02, 2011 Andrew the Apostle, pray for us

Mass Schedule & Intentions from Oct. 01 to Oct.09 From a homily on the by Saint More about the New English Missal Saturday 5:00PM † Annie Boichuk By E & E Gosnek Gregory the Great, (from http://old.usccb.org/romanmissal/resources-bulletins) Sunday 9:00 AM † Give Thanks to St & The word “” denotes a function rather than Why does the Church change the Liturgy? St. Antonio by A & M Magazzeni a nature. In its Liturgy, the Church always attempts to follow 11:00 AM For the People of the Parish You should be aware that the word “angel” denotes a the “norm of the holy Fathers.” This effort “requires Monday No Mass function rather than a nature. Those holy spirits of not only the preservation of what our immediate Tuesday 9:00 PM † Pierino Ioannoni by J& R Pacelli heaven have indeed always been spirits. They can forebears have handed on to us, but also an under- only be called when they deliver some mes- standing and a more profound pondering of Wednesday 9:00 AM † Kotula by M. Kotula & Girls sage. Moreover, those who deliver messages of the Church’s entire past. . . . this broader view al- Thursday 9:00 AM † Violi by V & G Tedesco lesser importance are called angels; and those who lows us to see how the Holy Spirit endows the Peo- proclaim messages of supreme importance are called ple of God with a marvelous fidelity in preserving Friday 9:00 AM † Anne Kreamer by C.W.L. Members And so it was that not merely an angel the unalterable deposit of faith, even though there Saturday 5:00 PM † Fortunato De Pasquale by A. Presti but the Gabriel was sent to the is a very great variety of prayers and rites” (General Umberto Nobile & Deceased Mary. It was only fitting that the highest angel should Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 9). Members of his Family come to announce the greatest of all messages. by M. Nobile & Family Some angels are given proper names to denote the The Liturgy must, therefore, always celebrate and Sunday 9:00 AM † Carl & Olive Madsen service they are empowered to perform. In that holy make present the Paschal Sacrifice of —his by C. Maurice & Family city, where perfect knowledge flows from the vision of saving Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. Mario Ricci by Wife & Family almighty God, those who have no names may easily However, over time, it may become necessary to be known. But personal names are assigned to 11:00 AM For the people of the Parish make certain changes, such as adding prayers for some, not because they could not be known without recently canonized and adding texts that re- them, but rather to denote their ministry when they flect the needs that the People of God wish to bring WELCOME AND REGISTRATION Confession: came among us. Thus, means “Who is like to God in prayer. The third edition of the Roman Sat. 4:15-4:45PM & Sun. 10:00-10:40AM Welcome to all who worship with us today. May the God”; Gabriel is “The Strength of God”; and Missal makes such additions and provides a fresh is “God’s Remedy.” Lord bless you! If you are new to the parish, we would LIFE CHAIN: Did you know that over 100,000 of the Latin texts of the existing content like you to register, especially if you are residing in this babies are aborted in Canada each year? Abor- of the Missal. area. Please contact our parish office at 905-732-5046 tion also hurts women. You CAN make a differ- Whenever some act of wondrous power must be per- Who decides that the Liturgy should change? Pope to register. All information is kept strictly confidential. ence by participating in Life Chain: a silent, prayer- formed, Michael is sent, so that his action and his John Paul II approved the promulgation of the third ful, peaceful witness to God’s precious little ones name may make it clear that no one can do what God edition of the Missale Romanum, the Latin text, on R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) who cannot speak for themselves. Sunday, Octo- does by his superior power. So also our ancient foe April 20,2000. The final Latin edition of the revised Interested in becoming a member of the ? Any ber 2, Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls, 2:15-3:30 PM, desired in his pride to be like God, saying: I will as- text was published in March 2002. adult who is seeking to be baptized, or anyone who has been rain or shine. at one of these two locations. Dr. cend into heaven; I will exalt my throne above the baptized but would like to become a member of the Catholic W. H. Little & Assoc., Dentist - Prince Edward Ave stars of heaven; I will be like the Most High. He will The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Disci- church is asked to call the parish office. (Those catholics who be allowed to remain in power until the end of the pline of the Sacraments was responsible for prepar- would like to learn more about their faith also find this useful). & Lundy’s Lane or Midas Muffler - Dorchester & world when he will be destroyed in the final punish- ing the text. The Congregation is the Vatican office We are planning to begin the R.C.I.A. program to help you all. Lundy’s Lane. See you there! For more informa- tion call Matthew 905-934-8238. ment. Then, he will fight with the archangel Michael, that the pope has charged with overseeing all mat- as we are told by John: A battle was fought with Mi- St. Andrew the Apostle C.W.L. ters related to the Liturgy and the sacraments. Any chael the archangel. So too Gabriel, who is called CWL meeting will be held on Monday October 3rd at 7:00 changes in the words of the sacramental formulas— MARRIED COUPLES, restore communication, God’s strength, was sent to Mary. He came to an- p.m. in the church . All ladies are welcome to participate. the essential words in the celebration of each of the rekindle romance, enjoy more intimacy, better un- nounce the One who appeared as a humble man to sacraments (either in Latin or in vernacular transla- derstanding and more harmony in your relationship quell the cosmic powers. Thus God’s strength an- tions)—must be approved by the Holy Father per- Last Sunday’s Collection $1,802.65 (140 envelopes) Bless you by participating in a Marriage Encounter Weekend. nounced the coming of the Lord of the heavenly pow- sonally. In addition, church law also gives to confer- for your generous and continued support. Register for the November 4—6, 2011 weekend by ers, mighty in battle. ences of (such as the Canadian Conference calling 905-934-5816 or on line www.wwme.org Raphael means, as I have said, God’s remedy, for of Catholic Bishops) as well as individual bishops when he touched Tobit’s eyes in order to cure him, certain responsibilities with regard to the Liturgy. CHILDREN’S LITURGY PROGRAM A Special Thank you!!! he banished the darkness of his blindness. Thus, (to be continued) We are starting the children’s program along with the 11a.m. I would like to thank all volunteers who donated since he is to heal, he is rightly called God’s rem- Diocesan Anniversary - Feast of St. Catharine of Alexandria Mass, this Sunday, October 2nd . Miss Melisa Ioannoni will the materials and prepared the soup , sandwiches edy. (from the Divine Office) be doing this ministry. It is for children form age 4 to 12. Married couples celebrating a 25th , 40th , 50th, or 60th anniver- and desserts for the lunch served after the installa- R.I.P. sary in the year 2011 are invited to the diocesan anniversary Mass tion Mass. also grateful to our Bergie, Our hearty condolence to Antonio Notarianni and all the family Friday November 25, 2011, 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral, on Church PARISH BEQUESTS members at the demise of Maria Notarianni. May she rest in for celebrating with us and installing me as Pastor. Street, St. Catharines. A dinner will be held at Club Roma, St. Keep your love for your parish alive. Remember St. Andrew’s in Peace. (Maria died on Sept. 27th and was buried on Oct. 1st your will and when recommending expressions of sympathy. Thank you all for your attendance. Fr.Paul after the Funeral Mass celebrated here at St.Andrew’s). Catharines, at 7:00 p.m. For more info please call our office.