Saint Patrick’s Church 23 South Road, Smith’s FL 05, Bermuda P. O. Box FL 267, Flatts FLBX Bermuda Office: 441-236-9866 E-mail: [email protected] SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Mass: 6:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. Administered since 1953 under the guidance of the Congregation of the Resurrection www.resurrectionist.ca SACRAMENT OF Rev. Vladimir Sobolewski, CR Pastor SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION DIOCESE OF HAMILTON IN BERMUDA Saturday at 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. or by appointment Most Reverend Bishop: Wieslaw (Wesley) Spiewak, CR DD www.romancatholicbermuda.bm BAPTISMS By appointment five weeks in advance WEDDINGS PARISH PASTORAL TEAM By appointment one year in advance Mr. Bruce Fox Mr. William DaCosta Music Director, Organist Chairperson BIBLE STUDY 236 -8196 232 -0086 Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in Church hall Mrs. Nelia Pimentel Mr. David Mutch PORTUGUESE MASS Parish Catechetical Leader Parish Finance Chairperson Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. 236-9481 293-5506 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED Rev. Dr. Matthew Arnold Mr. José Amaral SACRAMENT Deacon St. Vincent de Paul Soci ety Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. 236 -3171 in St. Patrick’s Church Mrs. Kimberley Gűntl CCD Office Administrator Stewardship Chairperson Every Saturday during the school year Hrs: Tues/ Wed/ Fri : 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. From 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in Church hall Brownies Frontier Girls MAMA th 25 October 2020 Tuesdays in hall Wednesdays in hall Fridays in hall 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Year A Introduction Pastor’s Reflection Throughout Judeo-Christian history, people have In today’s Gospel we hear as Jesus answers a scholar of explored how to live as God’s people. Reflecting on our the law who asks which is the greatest commandment. bottom line as committed Christians could not be more Jesus does two things. First, he answers the question relevant in our current political and economic climate. forthrightly, showing his affirmation and respect for the Today’s readings reiterate that faithful living means Jewish law. Then, with authority, Jesus interprets the loving and caring for one another, especially the most most important law, love of God, uniting it to the love of vulnerable. This formula does not focus on what we must neighbour as ourselves. Jesus knew the importance of this not do, but rather on what we are called to do. It seems law, taken from Chapter 6 of the Book of Deuteronomy, simple, but it is the hardest of all to live out. and known as the Shema, the prayer that was recited twice each day by faithful Jews (Dt: 6:4-9). Jesus understood Mass Intentions that by doing his Father’s will and speaking with authority, many powerful religious leaders would oppose Sat. 24 6:00 p.m. Frank Cabral him. However, this did not stop him from carrying out the Sun. 25 9:00 a.m. Eugene Cabral Father’s will because of his great love for the Father and Lorraine Cabral Olivieri his great love for us. Jesus gives us an example to follow. Deceased Members of the Piriquito Family Hearing this, someone may ask what is love? Each of us José daConceição Melo 11:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Patrick’s will have our own definition of love, as well as varying Mon. 26 8:00 a.m. Mary & Manuel DeMello experiences of loving or being loved. Love, like the air we Eddy DeMello breathe, is basic to the human experience. Is love an William DeMello emotion, a virtue, is it chemistry or a psychological John & Connie Correia commitment? As Catholics we will find the answer by Tues. 27 8:00 a.m. James Kelly looking to our Judeo-Christian heritage. Saint Paul in his Wed. 28 8:00 a.m. Fernanda Pacheco first letter to the Corinthians speaks of the characteristics Cecile Goudreou of love. Love is patient, kind, not jealous or boastful, not Thur. 29 8:00 a.m. Mary & Manuel DeMello arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way, is Eddy DeMello not irritable or resentful, it does not rejoice at wrong, William DeMello John & Connie Correia rejoices in the right (1 Cor. 13:4-7; CCC 1825). Take a Fri. 30 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Theresa Medeiros moment to think about the question: what is love? Sat. 31 6:00 p.m. Deacon Edward Outerbridge Sun. 1 9:00 a.m. Mary DeSilva Happy Birthday, Fr. Vladimir! Manuel Pacheco DeSilva On Tuesday, October 27, Fr. Vladimir will be Germana DeSilva celebrating his 69th birthday. We pray for Margaret Ray God’s continued blessing on his ministry and 11:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Patrick’s may he enjoy good health and happiness for the coming year. Stewardship Treasure Sunday Offerings last weekend: $2,088.00 Thursday Night Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday Offerings to date: $114,713.50 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Target Offerings (Week 42): $147,000.00 Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. All Poor Box: $177.00 are invited to set aside some time out to experience this quiet and grace-filled devotion. World Mission Collection Thank you for answering, “Here I Weekly Stewardship Thought Am, Send Me” to your baptismal call Giving of our time involves being with God in prayer and to witness for mission on World worship and volunteering our time in the church and Mission Sunday. Our parish has community activities that help others. raised $2,989.00 to date for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for the missionary work of the Sunday/Special Offerings Online Church. Special donation envelopes remain at the Please make direct payments to St. Patrick’s Church at the entrance to the church or you can make an online donation Butterfield Bank A/C #20006060102074100 and include (see account details left). Thank you for your stewardship. “Sunday Offering” or “Missions” in the memo field. QR Code for This Weekend St. Patrick’s Facebook & Diocesan Website Please scan this code to download the Have you ‘liked’ us on Facebook yet? Also check hymns for this weekend, visit St. Patrick’s out www.romancatholicbermuda.bm for up-to- Facebook page or ask Bruce to borrow a date Diocesan information and Bishop Wes’ reflections. Hymnbook to use each week. First Holy Communion This Weekend – Caritas House of Prayer (236-5877) October 24 & 25 ♦ “Quiet Wednesday”: On October 28, begins with the We are happy to welcome these eighteen recitation of the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. followed by youngsters who will be celebrating the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Join the Sisters of Eucharist for the very first time at all three Charity as they pray for our diocese and the world. Social Masses this weekend: distancing and sanitization are observed. ♦ Remember Your Baptismal Commitment: To be a Lucas Amaral Briella Nicolau witness and care for others is part of that commitment. Miguel Bolarinho Daniela Pimentel Check on people you know who have not returned to Nathan Campbell Charlie Press Sunday worship and let them know it is quite safe to be Briana Daniel Ryan Renaud together, provided that they follow the rules. Luca DeSilva Leandro Rovoredo ♦ Kitchen Items Available: The Sisters have various Miguel Leite Isla Smith kitchen items (offered for free or with a donation) waiting Ryu Lima Chelsea Sta. Maria for new homes. Call them if you are interested and please Arianna Pacheco Medeiros Ayden Todd remember to keep the Sisters in your prayers. Isabella Neururer Eva Vieira ♦ Reflection: Once again in today’s Gospel the Pharisees Please remember these children and their families in your attempt to entrap Jesus by asking Him a question about prayers and may they continue to grow in love for God the Law. Jesus responds with the dual law of loving God and for all God’s people. and neighbor. The interesting statement that we must love our neighbor as ourselves demands that we ask ourselves Virtual Information Session for what does that mean. Each of us is a son/daughter of a Middle and High School loving God who has created us in His image and likeness. MSA will be having a Virtual God is love. Love is God shining through you! This week Information Session for Middle and try to be aware how lovable you are and let that light be a High School on Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. beacon of hope for any and every one you meet. Join them online to find out more about the world-class --Sisters Judith and Dolores Canadian Alberta Curriculum with a live on-line Good-Bye Drive-By to the Sisters of Charity – Nov. 8 presentation and a Q&A session. RSVP by e-mail to: After more than 70 combined years of service to the [email protected] or 292-4134 to receive the Zoom Bermuda community, Sisters Judith and Dolores will be Link or to arrange an individual session. leaving the Island shortly to reside at the Sisters of Charity Retirement Home in the Boston area. Are You a Catholic Interested in being Confirmed? Because of the pandemic and the inability to say You are invited to join preparation classes ‘goodbye’ in person, a Goodbye Drive-By has been starting November 4, 2020, from 6 – 7:30 organized for Sunday, November 8, from 2 - 4 p.m.