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...Psalm 85

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Aug. 27th, 2017 ~ YEAR A

...Fr. Jack David

“Who do you say that I am?”, and Peter responded that he was the Christ, the Son of the living God! I sometimes wonder if Peter under-stood completely what his answer was going to cost him. Peter was the rock upon which the Church would be built. He was also the holder of the keys of God’s Kingdom. Later, Peter would suffer martyrdom to protect the Church which was to bring the Good News of Jesus to others. I often think; how would I answer that question if Jesus were to ask me. “Hey Jack, who do you say that I am?” I’m afraid that at times, I don’t have the words to express what is in my heart. I see Jesus as my saviour who died on a cross for me. I see Him as the Good Shepherd carrying me out of the brambles and the deep ravines of life. I see Him as a companion walking beside me on a road and lifting me up when I fall down, and holding me close when I am weak and afraid. I see a big brother who loves me even when I do what displeases Him!!

May be we should try to answer that question often. Look at Jesus as he asks you; “Hey, Jack, Hey Laurie, Hey Paul, who do you say that I am?” Amen! Amen!

Music Corner: Our voices matter! We challenge others with our voices to take up their cross and live the message that is sung in the Scriptures.

*************** A funny from a Church Bulletin:

Next Sunday Mrs. Vinson will be soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on "It's a Terrible Experience."

208 Prentice Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 4P9

Pastor - Rev. Boguslaw Jaroszek Deacon - Rev. Mr. Larry Comte Secretary - Marion Leach Pastoral Leadership Team -

Deacon Larry Comte, Ed Briglio Parish Council Dora Cook, Chair C.W.L. –Suzanne Marshall, President K. of C. - Vince Plastino, G.K. Prayer Line - Stella Wozny 256-8690 or

Mary Hunt 759-1689 Circle of Rosary - M. Zelek & D. Labay Kitchen Manager - J. Lukecena

Office Hours: Tues. Wed. Thurs. 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Office: 705-253-5523 Fax: 705-253-7560 Email: holyfamilysecretary@shaw.ca Website: www.holyfamilyparishssm.ca

For emergency contact: Fr. Boguslaw @ 705-253-5523

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday: -- 8:30 am - Bilingual Mass -- 4:00 pm - English Mass Sunday: -- 9:30 am - English Mass -- 11:00am - Polish Mass WEEKDAY MASSES: See schedule of Announced Masses SACRAMENTS: Reconciliation: 1/2 hour before & after mass on Thursday Friday & Saturday

Baptism: See Fr. Boguslaw before mass on weekends. Instructions required.

Marriage: Contact Office not less than eight months before desired date. Instruc-tion required. Children’s Sacraments: Families ought to be registered parishioners for children to receive. Contact office for forms.

Communion to Hospital or home for the Sick & Shut-ins ~ Contact Parish Office Wake Service Minister ~ Sr. Norma Zorzi

If you would like to serve Our Lord and our community in the service of the Eucharist,

contact Ed Briglio @ 705-779-3552.

Prayer of Eucharistic Ministers

O Heavenly Father, I thank you for calling upon me to serve You

and Your people. Help me to be worthy of this

extraordinary honour.

Help me serve Your people with the nourishment of the Body & Blood of Christ with

great reverence. Grant Your strength and

holiness to all Your Ministers of the Eucharist, as we serve at mass and bring Christ to the sick

and shut-ins.

Amen.

From The diary of St. Faustina: #990 I know well O Lord, that You have no need of our works;

You demand love. Love, love and once again love of God—there is nothing greater in heaven or

on earth. The greatest greatness is to love God; true greatness is in loving God; real wisdom is to

love God. All that is great and beautiful is in God; there is no beauty or greatness outside of Him.

O you sages of the world and you great minds, recognize that true greatness is in loving God!

Oh, how astonished I am that some people deceive themselves, saying; ‘there is no eternity’.

THE WHOLE EUCHARIST CELEBRATION

Preparation Eucharistic Prayer Communion Rite

Scripture Readings Homily

Creed Intercessions

to challenge, comfort, and build the Community

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU

Z ŻYCIA KOŚCIOŁA 1. Bóg jednoczy serca ufających i obdarza zdolnością miłowania dążących do prawdziwych radości. Dziś

prosimy, aby Bóg umocnił miłość w naszych rodzinach, aby małżonkowie mężnie umacniali wspólnotę małżeńską i rodzinną. Proroctwo o Kluczu Dawida zapowiada Pana Jezusa, który otwiera nam Bramy wiecznego Królestwa. On nie porzuca nas, lecz okazuje nam łaskę. Zdumiewająca jest mądrość i miłość Boga do nas. Klucze królestwa niebieskiego i władzę wiązania i rozwiązywania powierzył Piotrowi i Jego następcom.

2. REKOLEKCJE DLA KSIĘŻYod poniedziałku do piątki.29-VIII to 01-IX

Chorych odwiedzę po następnej niedzieli.

Daily Readings ~ Year A I

Aug 28 1st Reading: 1 Thess.1. 1-5, 8b-10 Gospel: Matthew 23. 13-22

Aug 29 1st Reading: Jeremiah 1. 17-19 Gospel: Mark 6.17-29

Aug 30 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 2.9-13 Gospel: Matthew 23.27-32

Aug 31 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 3.7-13 Gospel: Matthew 24.42-51

Sept 1 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 4.1-8 Gospel: Matthew 25.1-13

Sept 2 1st Reading: 1 Thess. 4.9-11 Gospel: Matthew 25.14-30

Sept 3 1st Reading: Jeremiah 20.7-9 2nd Reading: Romans 12.1-2 Gospel: Matthew 16. 21-27

Please pray for the sick

in our parish:

Jesse, Julia, Theo, Stan, Barbara, Patti Anne, Marilyn, Janet,

Janina, Edith, Elda, Tino, Ralph, Frank, Melissa, Mercedes, Noel, John,

Teresa, Rosina Gilda, Eddie, Patrick, & Richard.

English Lay Ministers Sept. 2nd & 3rd

Eucharist Ministers:

4:00pm 9:30am

IE. Byrne, G. Byrne

M. Hunt, N. Lutes, Sr. N. Zorzi Lectors:

4:00pm

9:30am

W. Nichols

A. DePoli

Offertory:

4:00pm 9:30am

S. Robiaro, T. Robiaro C. W. L.

Polish Lay Ministers Sept. 3rd Lektorzy: Czytanie Modlitwy

11:00am E. Bialy A. Malysa

Dary: Kolka Rozancowe

Announced Weekly Masses

There will be no masses this week. The priests will be participating in a retreat till Friday, Sept. 1st.

Mon Aug 28 St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor

Tues Aug 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist Męczeństwo Św. Jana Chrzciciela

Wed Aug 30 Day of Arising of Solidarity in Poland

Thurs Aug 31 St. Mother Theresa from Calcuta

Fri Sept 1

3:00pm

7:00pm

78th Anniversary of the beginning of World War II First Friday *Sacred Heart of Jesus* At The Hour of God's Mercy for atonement for

our sins and for the sins of the whole world.

Roland Gingras by Alice & family

First Friday for children Andrzeja i Bronisławę Jacuła

Sat Sept 2

8:30am

4:00pm

Blessed Andre Grasset, Priest, Martyr First Saturday *Immaculate Heart of Mary* May we give worthy reparation for our sins...

~ For all parishioners

Mary Schwartz by Henry & Donna Donofrio & family

~ Lahaye family, blessings & good health for Andy & Marguerite & in memory of Thomas Lahaye by Rowita Zgraja

Sun Sept 3

9:30am

11:00am

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Deceased members of the C.W.L. Deceased family members of Joe & Rita Ianni

Rozalię Chmielińską zam. córka z rodziną

Holy men and women, blessed of the ages, pray, O pray for us.

Sept. 02, Blessed Andre' Grasset, was born in Montreal. His family returned to France. He was ordained a priest. The cultural French revolution boldly raises its standard against religion, property, and the family; in such a situation courage and constancy are priceless. Refusing to sign the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, Blessed Andre and many other priests and religious were imprisoned in 1792 and martyred. Bl. Andre was only 34 years old and he reminds us that the last word belongs to Almighty God. Why is it easier to murder priests, to ruin Churches, than to teach the people the law of love? Why is it cheaper to ruin than to build? He was elevated 1925 as a first Canadian saint. Blessed Andre' Grasset, pray for us.

SEPTEMBER INTENTIONS FOR PRAYER:

Universal: Parishes ~ That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communi-cated and charity is seen.

The office will remain open the usual hours: Tues. Wed. Thurs.: Aug. 29, 30th & 31st. 9:00am to 1:00pm.

First Fridays. I want that these children, which this year received First Communion, now, they will come through 9 months every first Friday of a month to confession and communion. “God wanted… all things to be reconciled through him and for him” The invisible God had come among us in a physical way in Jesus Christ. He became a man for us and for our salvation. St. Paul declares the truth about Jesus Christ. He is the image of the living God. In him the fullness of God is displayed. It is through him that the created order emerges. It is through him that the Church emerges. Our redemption comes through the unique gift of his life upon the cross. We cannot lose sight of truth that St. Paul proclaims: It is in Jesus Christ that we are redeemed and gathered into One Body. We trust his word: “I am the light of the world whoever follows me will have the light of life.” “Come with joy into the presence of the Lord”. Christ invites us to “frequently fast and pray”. For us Catholics, every Friday is the day of fasting and prayer. We do not eat meat, and I ask you to do so. No meat every Friday and pray more, because Friday is the day when our Lord died on the cross for us and for our salvation. Let your prayer and fasting come before Him… May Jesus protects us from all harm and give us motivation to do his work on earth. May the First Friday’s celebration purify us in mind and heart, and make us always eager to serve the Lord and to serve one another. May it renew God’s life within us.

Aug. 29, Passion of St. John the Baptist: After John’s birth, his father Zechariah spoke Isaiah’s prophecy (Benedictus), saying that his son John would prepare the way of the Lord. In his zeal, John reproved Herod the Tetrarch for, among other things, living with Herodias, his brother’s wife; Herod had him imprisoned. On Herod’s birthday, Salome, the daughter of Herodias, danced and Herod was so impressed he told her to ask for whatever she wanted. She consulted her mother, who told her to ask for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod could not refuse to honour his oath. The news of John’s death soon reached his disciples who came for the body and laid it in a tomb. John died a martyr for truth and justice. O Lord grant we may make straight your paths, as taught by that voice crying in the desert. St. John the Baptist, pray for us.