The Most Holy Trinity - Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church
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The Most Holy Trinity - Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church
208 - 2 Ascension of Our Lord May 8, 2016 Prayer, with the assistance of God’s grace, helps us to have hearts that are ever-willing to forgive. “Who was Jesus?” Some people say he was a great preacher who called the poor blessed and promised the world to the meek. Others remark about the amazing miracles he performed, healing those who were sick, calming the stormy sea, and multiplying fish and bread to feed thousands. For Christians, Jesus is Saviour and Redeemer, Brother and Shepherd. One of the most persistent themes in the Gospels is Jesus as forgiver and reconciler. This is of utmost importance for us if we want to imitate Jesus. In the most basic prayer Jesus taught, we ask for forgiveness to the same degree that we are willing to forgive. Time and again people came to Jesus to be cured and the first act of Jesus was to forgive their sins. Peter’s offer to forgive his brother seven times was dismissed by Jesus as inadequate. We are to forgive seventy times seven. Jesus tells us about the merciless official who begged forgiveness for his debt, but was ready to imprison those indebted to him, with the warning: So will my heavenly father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from the heart. We heard the words of Jesus forgiving even those who condemned and crucified him. Today, we heard Stephen echo that forgiveness, even as he lay dying beneath the stones thrown by his attackers. How must those words have struck the bystanders? Perhaps they went away with forgiveness in their hearts. To have a forgiving heart is a goal for each of us. When we hold a grudge, it hurts our own wellbeing. Jesus said that whatever we ask in prayer, if we believe that we will receive it, we will. It is possible to have a forgiving heart, if we pray for it. 1) Pilgrimage Tour to the Holy Land, Petra and Rome – October 27 to November 10, 2016 – 15 days $3,390 plus tax. If you wish to join Fr. Mariusz on this tour to the Holy Land please pick up a brochure at the back of the church and register. Dates to Remember: May 15, 2016 Confirmation June 19, 2016 St. Anthony Festa July 17, 2016 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sept. 21,22,23 Padre Pio Triduo Nov. 12, 2016 Christmas Bazaar 2) SHARELIFE:: Blessed are….the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. We have raised $46,568.00 to date. Our goal this year is $65,000.00. Please be generous! 3) Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle of prayer on Sunday, May 22, at Our Lady of Sorrows parish, (one block west of Royal York subway station). The Cenacle will begin at 6 p.m. with Adoration and Rosary followed by Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. Celebrants: Fr. Andy Goodwin, Fr. John Nosan. For more information see: www.mmpcanada.ca 4) Women’s Acts Retreat Weekend: May 12 – 15. Powerful, new retreat experience based on Adoration, Community, Theology, Service. To register or for more information call Queen of Apostles at 905-278-5229. 5) What is Euthanasia? The person who commits euthanasia must intend, for whatever reason, to kill the other and must cause his or her death. There is a great difference between “allowing to die” and “making die”. Resourses are available from www.archtoronto.org/euthanasia 6) Please note: The sacrament of Confirmation will take place at the 12:00 noon mass. This mass will be overcrowded with family, friends, confirmandi and sponsors. We ask that you consider going to another mass on this day. Thank you. Offertory May 1 $3,429.50 Repairs $105.00 ShareLife $398.00 Papal Charities $2,305.00 Mass Intentions May 9 to May 15 Monday,May 9 8:00 AM † Lucia Figliola Falcone/ Josephine e Fam. 7:00 PM † Giovanni Giorgio/ Moglie e Figli † Maria e Dorina Ciccocelli/ Marito e Fam. Tuesday, May 10 8:00 AM † Michele Cascioli/ Donato e Sophia Cascioli 7:00 PM † Asunta Basso/ Mary Munroe † Giuseppe Di Iorio/ Famiglia Capuano Wednesday, May 11 8:00 AM † Federico Santaluce/ Famiglia 7:00 PM † Mamerto S. Masangcay/ Family † Lucia Figliola Falcone/ Lina Cole e Fam. Thursday, May 12 8:00 AM † Bruno Marangoni/ Wife 7:00 PM † Maria Giovanna Finelli/ Niro Famiglia † Rocco Falcone / Mike Falcone Friday, May 13 8:00 AM † Madonna di Fatima/ Anna Policelli † Amina Piscelli / Mother 7:00 PM † Carmela Andreana / Mamma † Saverio e Pierina Andrenucci/ Figlio e Famigliari Saturday, May 14 8:00 AM † Raffaele Orfei / Moglie e Figli † Dianne Antonini / Husband 9:00 AM † Rocco Falcone Lucia Figliola/ Famigliari 9:30 AM † Michele Sabetti / Antonietta Mike e Fam. 7:00 PM † Lindo Latini / Famigliari † Jannina Godwod / Mary Culkeen Sunday, May 15 7:30 AM † Giovanni Ranalli / Moglie e Figli † Giovanni Sabatino / Moglie e Figli 9:00 AM † Maria Leonarda Zita / Il Figli † Debra Ciafaloni / Pietro e Fam. 10:30 AM † Lenny Di Filippo / Genitori e Fam. † Cataldo e Giuseppa Aramini/ Michela Alcamo 12:00 PM † Jose Lebre / Wife Celia † Raffaele Giglio/ Carmela e Figli 7:00 PM † Jan Karpinski / Bulczynski Family † Marilyn Degenais / Husband Claude L’Ascensione del Signore, non e`un episodio isolato della vita di Gesu`, ma l’estensione dell’unico mistero pasquale. Gesu’ non si sottrae al mondo ma si rende presente nella maniera rinnovata della resurrezione, attraverso la parola annunciata ed accolta, ed I segni sacramentali celebrati nella Fede della Chiesa. Abbiamo iniziato il mese di Maggio , Mese Mariano. Ricordo ogni sera il Santo Rosario ed una meditazione sulla Madonna. Il Comitato di San Antonio visita le case per raccogliere I fondi per la Festa. Siate generosi ed ospitali. Ricordo che la Tredicina iniziera’ il 6 Giugno e la festa sara’ Domenica 19 Giugno. La Santa Messa in onore di San Padre Pio si celebrera’ Martedi’ 16 Maggio alle ore 7.00 P.M. La lampada del SS. Sacramento del mese di Maggio 2016 e’ stata offerta da Tina Gagliardi. ShareLife: Blessed are… the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are… the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Will you answer the call to give? Your support has helped literally hundreds of thousands in need. Your continued support ensures that we can keep reaching out to those in need. There is a tremendous need that still exists in the community, so we hope to reach our goal of $65,000.00. God calls us to act in faith, to be good stewards of our gifts and share joyfully with those in need. Together, we are making a difference. God will bless you for your generosity.