ST. PATRICK’SSt. Patrick’sCHURCH Church ANDand Shrine SHRINE Merlin MERLIN 57735773 Tenth Tenth Line Line Merlin,Merlin, ON N0P N0P 1W0 1W0 THE OFFICE AND STORE ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19. Messages can be left on the office phone and someone will return your call.

PASTORAL TEAM: CHURCH OFFICE: Fr Antony & Fr. Sebastin: Phone: 519-689-7760 Phone: 519-689-7760 | E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] | Fax: 519-689-4788 Board President: Andrew Van Zelst Website: olrshrine.ca | Facebook: Finance Committee Chair: Mike Buis facebook.com/stpatrick Cemetery Committee Chair: Randy Moynahan

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 1-7, 2021

CHURCH SERVICES

SUNDAY MASS 10:00 AM **Presently Parishioner Reservations Only**

WEEK DAY MASSES (Open to all) In this issue: **Seating is assigned on a first come, Shrine Days ------2 first serve basis for week day masses. ** Prayers of the Faithful ------3

Monday / Wednesday / Friday 7:00 PM Mass Intentions ------3 (Doors open for Prayer at 6:00 PM) Condolence Message ------3 Reconciliation ------3 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 AM August Calendar ------4 Bede the Venerable ------4

Jesus’ Transfiguration ------4 OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SHRINE Readings for the Week ------5 Financial Report ------5 The SHRINE GROUNDS are now OPEN to the public A Family of Parishes ------5 (while maintaining social distance) for personal prayer, Holy Humour ------6 maintaining Shrine gardens, and Shrine Days. Live Web Cast Information ------6 COVID-19 Regulations St. Vincent de Paul ------6 Thank You to Our Sponsors ------6 Outdoors - limited to permit physical distancing of 2 meters. Call the Office for ALL inquiries.

The Rosarian Fathers at Our Lady of the Rosary Shrine would like to invite you to the August Shrine Days, August 13-22, 2021. See Page 2 for Shrine Days information.

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(Protocols to be followed include keeping a social distance, and if unable to, wearing a mask.)

2021 AUGUST SHRINE SCHEDULE The Rosarian Fathers kindly request that everyone who comes for Shrine Days to cooperate with the staff. Your cooperation and on-going support are very much commendable and appreciated at this time and always.

We thank you for your support and understanding, and commit to praying for your intentions, in the hopes that we can return to full Shrine Day activities next year. Thank you and God bless! Fr. Antony and Fr. Sebastin

SCHEDULE

9:30 AM – Pilgrims are invited to arrive and sign-in.

• Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available outdoors. • Store will be open for one person/family at a time, masks required. • Volunteers will assist with socially distanced seating.

• Washrooms are available in the church basement for men and women, and in the rectory

basement for women. A portable accessible washroom will also be available.

10:35 AM – Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin, with no procession. 11:00 AM – Holy Mass will begin.

• For Holy Communion, please wear your mask and follow the guidance of the ushers. • The Angelus and Litany to Our Lady of Fatima will be recited. 12:00 AM – Shrine Day program ends. • Holy Water will be provided and available daily after Mass. Pilgrims are invited to take 1 bottle per family. • The store will remain open as necessary.

AGENDA

Aug 13 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, Fr. Tery Runsteadler Aug 14 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Temple of the Lord, Fr. Mike Dwyer Aug 15 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Bishop John Corriveau Aug 16 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: Fr. John Juhl Aug 17 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Gate of Heaven Aug 18 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: Holy Mary, Queen and Mother of Mercy Aug 19 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: Aug 20 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: Anointing the Sick; Blessed Mother of the Sick, Fr. Mukucha Kathemo Aug 21 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Help of Christians, Rosarians Aug 22 - Shrine Day 11:00 am: Feast of Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary, Rosarians 2

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MASS INTENTIONS PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL August 2 - 7 August 1, 2021

Jim Moore by Ken & Eveleen Taylor Mon. 1. For the Church in this diocese, brought into unity by Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family Aug 2 celebrating Christ’s sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord. Lyle Phelps Lord, hear our prayer. Loretta & Robert Sternik by Joanne Bondy

2. For leaders who seek to follow ways of reconciliation, All Souls in Purgatory Especially Deceased Tues. Members of F.O.S.S. by Carol Renaud peace, and justice, let us pray to the Lord. Aug 3 All Souls in Purgatory Especially Deceased

Lord, hear our prayer. Members of F.O.S.S.

3. For men and women being prepared for reception into Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family Lyle Phelps our eucharistic family, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. All Souls in Purgatory Especially Deceased Wed. Members of F.O.S.S. 4. For deeper reverence and devotion to the sacrament of Aug 4 Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family

Christ’s Body and Blood, let us pray to the Lord. Lyle Phelps

Lord, hear our prayer. Ray Johnson Sr. by Ray & Patti Johnson Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family 5. For peace in our world, let us pray to the Lord Thur. Lyle Phelps Lord, hear our prayer. Aug 5 All Souls in Purgatory Especially Deceased

Members of F.O.S.S. 6. For the dead who rest in Christ’s care, let us pray to the Lord. Gerry Willemsen by Kevin & Wilma Cartier Fri. Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family Lord, hear our prayer. Aug 6 Lyle Phelps 7. For the personal intentions we hold in our hearts, let us Special Intention of Michelle Lauzon pray to the Lord. by Charmaine

Lord, hear our prayer. Joe Gregorio by Filomena & Family Sat. Aug 7 Lyle Phelps Soul of Sr. Irene Meloche OSU All Souls in Purgatory Especially Deceased Members of F.O.S.S.

Heartfelt Condolence Reconciliation: We express our deepest sympathy to Confessions are available by Judy Phelan and family on the death appointment only. of her sister Kimberly Urquhart who Fr. Antony - 1-519-350-3437 passed away July 20, 2021. Fr. Sebastin – 1-416-276-0489

Baptism / First Communion /

May God bless her with eternal peace. Wedding

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*Refer to the second attachment for the Prayer of the Day.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 For Motherhood Prayer of Thanks Prayer To The Prayer, Christ After Confession The Transfiguration Prayer for for People Overcome Our Morning Star of the Lord Enlightenment Bitterness and (by Bede the Pray the Holy Resentment Venerable) Rosary

Jesus' Transfiguration

The transfiguration is one of the miracles of Jesus in the Bede The Venerable Gospels. This miracle is St Bede (Approx. 672/3 – 735) was unique among others that appear in the canonical born in the Sunderland area of gospels, in that the miracle happens to Jesus himself. England, probably into a wealthy family. At the age of seven, he was sent to the Monastery of Monkwearmouth The transfiguration is one of the five major milestones in the gospel narrative of the life of Jesus, the others to be educated. He then transferred to the Monastery of St. Paul in Jarrow being baptism, crucifixion, resurrection, and where he remained until his death. In his own time, ascension. In 2002, Pope John Paul II introduced the Bede was as well known for his biblical commentaries Luminous Mysteries in the rosary, which includes the and exegetical, as well as other theological, works. transfiguration.

He was undoubtedly a very brilliant young man. At Many rumors had been circulating about the identity 19, he was appointed a Deacon and at 30, he was of Jesus of Nazareth. Some thought he was the ordained a Priest by the Bishop of Hexham. St. Bede second coming of the Old Testament prophet Elijah. was a prolific writer and remains a highly respected Jesus took Peter, James, and John to the top of a author and scholar of his time. His most famous work, mountain to pray. The three disciples fell asleep. The Ecclesiastical History of the English People, gained When they awoke, they were astounded to see Jesus him the title “The Father of English History”. His talking with Moses and Elijah. Jesus was spectacularly writings are a legacy and a guide for teachers, pastors transformed. His face shone like the sun; his clothing and religious today in living out their vocations in the was dazzling. He spoke with Moses and Elijah about service of the Church’s mission. his crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension in The fame for holiness and wisdom that Bede enjoyed Jerusalem. while still alive earned him the title of “Venerable.” Then a bright cloud enveloped all of them, and from He wrote extensively on Scripture and on the mystery it, a voice said: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I of Christ and the Church. He is best known, however, am well pleased; listen to him." for his historical writings, in which he traced the The disciples fell to the ground, paralyzed with fear, history of the Church. It was for his theological but when they looked up, only Jesus was present, writings that he earned the title of Doctor returned to his normal appearance. He told them not Anglorum and why he was declared a saint. to be afraid.

His Feast Day is the 25th May. On the way down the mountain, Jesus commanded his three followers not to speak of the vision to anyone until he had risen from the dead. 4

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Financial Report July 25, 2021 Readings for the week Regular Sunday Offertory $ 714.00 August 1-7, 2021

Sunday, August 1 Shrine 112.00 • 1st Reading – Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15, 31a++ • Responsorial Psalm – The Lord gave them the bread TOTAL $ 826.00 of heaven. • 2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 • Gospel – John 6:24-35 Thanks to everyone who makes up for missed Sundays. We deeply appreciate your financial support, Monday, August 2 especially during this difficult time. st • 1 Reading – Numbers 11:4b-15 • Responsorial Psalm – Sing with joy to God our help. • Gospel – Matthew 14:13-21 Tuesday, August 3 st • 1 Reading – Numbers 12:1-13 A Family of Parishes • Responsorial Psalm – Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. In January 2014, Bishop Fabbro established a Task Force of leaders from across the diocese. The Task Force is Gospel – Matthew 1:22-36 responsible for developing plans for groupings of several Wednesday, August 4 parishes under the leadership of one pastor and a st pastoral team of other ministers – a “Family of • 1 Reading – Numbers 13:1-2, 25-33; 14:1-2b, 26-29, 34-35++ Parishes”. • Responsorial Psalm - In your love, remember us, The Task Force investigated what was being done in Lord.++ other dioceses in and the United States facing a Gospel – Matthew 15:21-28 similar shortage of priests. The model that was found to be the most practical and useful involves larger Thursday, August 5 groupings of parishes than has been known in the past. • 1st Reading – Numbers 20:1-13 In this model three, four or even five parishes are • Responsorial Psalm – If today you hear God’s voice, grouped together. The individual parishes are not closed harden not your hearts. or merged together; each remains a distinct . Gospel – Matthew 16:13-23 A priest is appointed pastor of each of the parishes and Friday, August 6 becomes the priest-leader within the grouping. • 1st Reading – Daniel 7:9-10; 13-14 On July 5, 2021, Bishop Fabbro announced • Responsorial Psalm – The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth. the name of the Families of Parishes in our area and the appointment of Father Gospel – Mark 9:2-10 Mukucha Kathemo to serve as pastor in the

Saturday, August 7 newly created Lakes Erie and St. Clair Catholic Family of

• 1st Reading – Deuteronomy 6:4-13 Parishes which include: • Responsorial Psalm – I love you, Lord, my strength. ▪ St. Frances Xavier (Tilbury) Gospel – Matthew 17:14-20 ▪ St. Peter (Tilbury East) ▪ Visitation (Comber) ▪ Paroisse Immaculée Conception (Pain Court)

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Daily Prayers August 1-7, 2021

Sunday, August 1 - For Motherhood Good St. Gerard, powerful intercessor before the throne of God, wonder-worker of our day, I call upon you and seek your aid. You know that my husband and I desire the gift of a child. Please present our fervent plea to the Creator of life from whom all parenthood proceeds and beseech Him to bless us with a child whom we may raise as His child and heir of heaven. Amen.

Monday, August 2 - Prayer of Thanks for People God of Love, I thank You for the people in my life who are easy to love. I thank You for my family and friends who understand my actions, who support me in my decisions, and whose presence can lift the burden of a thorny day.

Help me with those who are difficult to love. When they come at me with criticism and wild expectations, when they ignore me or try to bend me to their will, let me recognize their flaws and their dangers. But then let me remember your attitude toward them, and lead me to see them in the light of Your love. Amen.

Tuesday, August 3 - Prayer To Overcome Bitterness and Resentment Father, I acknowledge that I've held resentment and bitterness against (name). I confess this as sin and ask You to forgive me. I forgive (name). Remind me, Lord, to not hold any more resentments, but rather to love this person. Father, I ask You to also forgive (name) . Thank You for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus' Holy Name, Amen.

Wednesday, August 4 - The Prayer, Christ Our Morning Star (by Bede the Venerable.) O Christ, our Morning Star, Splendour of Light Eternal, shining with the glory of the rainbow, come and waken us from the greyness of our apathy, and renew in us your gift of hope. Amen.

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Thursday, August 5 - After Confession O almighty and most merciful God, I give You thanks with all the powers of my soul for this and all other mercies, graces, and blessings bestowed on me, and prostrating myself at Your sacred feet, I offer myself to be henceforth forever Yours. Let nothing in life or death ever separate me from You! I renounce with my whole soul all my treasons against You, and all the abominations and sins of my past life. I renew my promises made in Baptism, and from this moment I dedicate myself eternally to Your love and service. Grant that for the time to come, I may detest sin more than death itself, and avoid all such occasions and companies as have unhappily brought me to it. This I resolve to do by the aid of Your divine grace, without which I can do nothing. Amen.

Friday, August 6 - Pray the Holy Rosary The Holy Rosary is one of three Sacramentals that the Blessed Virgin Mary has given to the Holy . In the thirteenth century, Mary gave the Rosary as a powerful weapon to mankind to combat the evils that were in this world as a result of the spiritual battle that is taking place between Satan and God. Since then, the blessings received through this Sacramental are beyond man's count.

Saturday, August 7 - Prayer for Enlightenment O Holy Ghost, divine Spirit of light and love, I consecrate to Thee my understanding, my heart and my will, my whole being for time and for eternity. May my understanding be always obedient to Thy heavenly inspirations and the teachings of the holy Catholic Church, of which Thou art the infallible Guide; may my heart be ever inflamed with love of God and of my neighbor; may my will be ever conformed to the divine will, and may my whole life be a faithful following of the life and virtues of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father and Thee be honor and glory forever. Amen.

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