Sunday, February 1, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Time Announced Mass Intention or Celebration Mass 9:00 a.m. † Roland de la Croix Monday, February 2 Presentation of the Lord, F Rosary after Mass Malachi 3:1-4 or Hebrews 2:10-11, 13b-18; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Luke 2:22-40 Rev. Felix Nwatu World Day for Consecrated Life 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:45 p.m. Devotions: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mass: 6:00 p.m. † Margaret Rice, † Anna Rosa Nardone, † Annie Tuesday, February 3 St. Blaise, OM Catholic Women’s League & Mike Zahrybelny, † Eluteria Pinon, † Juana Hebrews 12:1-4; Ps 22:25b-26, 27+29, 30-31; Mark 5:21-43 Wednesday, February 4 Vocation Prayer Intention Rev. Mike Francis Pulido, † Holy Souls in Purgatory, Int. Maria DaPonte and Int. The Legion of Mary. Mass at S.J.L.C. 1:30 p.m. † Romeo Shannelly Rosary before Mass Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mark 6:1-6 Mass 9:00 a.m. † Holy Souls in Purgatory Thursday, February 5 St. Agatha, M Rosary after Mass Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:1-2a, 2b-3, 8, 9-10; Mark 6:7-13 Eucharistic Adoration following Mass, concluding with Benediction at 10:30 a.m. Hebrews 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc; Mark 6:14-29 Saturday, February 7 Rev. Moon Kab Shin Mass 9:00 a.m. † Reine Lewicki Friday, February 6 St. Paul Miki and Companions, M Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps. 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mark 6:30-34 Soeurs du SacreCoeur de Jesus, S.S.C.J. 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass: 5:00 p.m. † John Noue Sunday, February 8 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147;1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39 Rev. Florian Stasinski, C.R. Rev. Henryk Krajewski Mass 9:00 a.m. † Alvio DiDomenico, † Giuseppina Imola, † Alberto D’Eramo, † Pietro Berardi, † Holy Souls in Purgatory and Int. of Anna & Nunzio DiFelice Mass 11:00 a.m. Missa Pro Populo, (For the People) Feast of the Presentation of the Lord The Feast of Candlemas, exactly 40 days after Christmas, commemorates Mary's obedience to the Mosaic Law by submitting herself to the Temple for the ritual purification, as commanded in Leviticus. The Feast of the Purification, is called Candlemas for the traditional blessing and distribution of candles on that day. It is customary to bring candles from home to be blessed that one uses for devotional purposes, during the Sacrament of the Sick, and during times of trouble. In our parish, candles will be blessed at the beginning of the daily Mass on Monday, February 2nd at 9am. Memorial of St. Blaise Saint Blaise's protection of those with throat troubles apparently comes from a legend that a boy was brought to him who had a fishbone stuck in his throat. The boy was about to die when Saint Blaise healed him. The blessing of throats will be offered at 6:00pm Mass on Tuesday, February 3. By offering this blessing we pray in a special way for protection from afflictions of the throat and from other illnesses. The blessing of Saint Blaise is a sign of our faith in God's protection and love for us and for the sick. Away Away Please be advised that Mrs. Marian Schmidt, our Parish Office Manager is away on vacation from January 28 – February 11, 2015 and will be returning to work on February 12, 2015. Volunteers will be answering the phone during office hours and will be helping to take care of business. We wish her a safe, blessed, restful, wonderful and well deserved vacation! Thinking about Priesthood or Religious Life? Find out by attending one of the upcoming events: Discernment Group (a monthly morning of prayer, reflection, and lunch): Saturday, February 14, at Canadian Martyrs Church in Hamilton: starting at 9:00 a.m.: Mass, Holy Hour, Discernment Groups for men and women, and lunch. For more information visit www.HamiltonVocations.com Mark your calendars St. Mary’s Parish Easter Bingo! Win a turkey or ham. Raffle Prizes. Thursday, March 26th. Doors open at 6:30 pm - Bingo starts at 7:00pm. Must be 18 and over to attend Volunteers needed for Easter Bingo If interested please call or email the parish. We will also be soliciting for raffle prizes. If you or anyone you know wish to donate a prize (must be new and valued at $10 or more) please contact Marian at the office. Donation letters are available. Thank you! World Day for Consecrated Life In 1997, Pope John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples. The celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life is to highlight the gift of consecrated persons for the whole Church. Sunday, February 1, 2015 Do you want a doctor with moral integrity? Our doctors maintain professional, respectful and compassionate relationships with their patients. This includes accompanying patients as they make difficult choices, understanding fully that the final decision is always the patient’s. Our doctors simply ask that they be respected as professionals in return. Forcing doctors to violate their moral integrity is not only damaging to the doctor, but to the patient and to medical services as a whole. It will inevitably mean that many doctors will be forced to The deadline for leave patient care, leaving comments is: Canadians with less access to the February 20, 2015 medical care they want and need. Please visit: The choice is www.cmdscanada.org yours. Will you tell the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) what you think about conscience rights? The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) have a draft policy that would demand that doctors participate in morally controversial procedures like birth control, abortion and even euthanasia (if it becomes legal). Participation means making referrals and actually performing these procedures when the regulator (CPSO) considers them to be “urgent or otherwise necessary to prevent imminent harm, suffering, and/or deterioration.” This as a very broad requirement and will be open to abuse. Doctors who cannot participate due to deeply held moral or religious commitments will be vulnerable to punishment from the regulator, even though their fundamental freedom of conscience and religion is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This is a form of discrimination. Maria Ss. della Libera Spaghetti Night, Friday, February 20, 2015 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Adults $9, Children 12 - 6 $8, Children 6 and under Free. Where: St. Mary’s Parish Hall. This event is organized by Maria Ss. Della Libera committee and all proceeds from this event will help to raise funds towards the feast which will be on Sunday, May 31st 2015 with the usual Mass, procession and a program at Lions Park. Cari Amici, Il Febbraio 2015 Il Comitato Maris S.S. Della Libera invita voi tutti a venire per godervi un bel piatto di (Spaghetti), e anche dolci Itanliani fatti in casa con caffe al (sweet table). Chiediamo il Vostro aiuto di donarē dolci, perchē senza il Vostro aiuto, niente si puo fare. Per aqquistare gli biglietti potete chiamare la chiesa di Santa Maria numero 519-7537316 – oppure Maria al numero 519-756-0190 se non potete portare gli dolci possiamo venire a prendergli chiamate Maria 519-7590190. Vi ringraziamo tanto Il comitato St. Mary’s Hospitality Committee Presents Line Dancing Class with Joan Minnery. Friday, January 30, 2015, in the Church Hall 7pm-8pm. Only $2/Person. All Ages Welcome. Come Be Fitspired & Shape Up Brantford!!! Prayers for the Deceased In your charity, please remember in your prayers † David Stout, who passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 22, 2015, in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Helen. “Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace." Amen. FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Liturgical Ministries - Feb 7/8 Lectors L1 L2 Ministers of the Eucharist Altar Servers Saturday 5pm M. Monast-Helmers B. Derks P. Zahrybelny E. Slawek C. Slawek T. Sinclair Sunday 9am T. Derks S. Piatek A. Brady A. Zahrybelny M. Locche M. Pappert N. Gaite C. Rutherford Sunday 11am G. Martin K. Austin K. Paul J. Szeman L. Craftchick K. Danuco D. Oliver JB. Oliver Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA program meets every Tuesday evening in the conference room from 7pm till 8:30pm. Our next class is titled: Sacrament of reconciliation. Sacrament of anointing of the sick. Please pray for our candidates as they embark on this journey of faith. Santa Breakfast Thank you!!! The parish would like to thank the following individuals for their donations/contributions for yet again a successful community parish event! Becks Printing, Wittiveens, Brant Food Centre, Zehrs, Arva Family, Johnson Family, Annette Nardone, Amy Hall, Joan Minnery, Senior Resource Centre and Frank Redych and the committee members: Jeannette, Suzanne, Marie, Shirley, Maria L, Samantha, Tanya, Nikki, Desiree and Paul, Shirley, Adriana, Cale and Melina for their hard work in setting up the hall, baking, and cooking to prepare for the morning festivities. A BIG thank you to our special guest, Santa, for putting smiles on the faces of so many young children (and adults too!) Proceeds raised totalled $613.00 and will go toward the development of a child and youth ministry in our parish. God has no phone... but I talk to Him. God has no Facebook... but He is still my Friend. God has no Twitter... but I still follow Him. Lift Jesus Higher Rally Be inspired, encouraged and healed: Come Celebrate the 23rd annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally: Saturday, March 7, 2015, 9 am – 5:30 pm Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. West. Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields, Peter Herbeck Guest Speaker: Al Kresta. Mass (with Sunday readings) Celebrated by Cardinal Thomas Collins. Separate Youth Event (13-18 yrs) Music, Skits, Power-packed Talks. For Tickets/Info call (416) 251-4255 or (905) 270-2510 Youth Ministry - Attention all parents! During the weekend masses of February 7/8 and February 14/15 there will be signup sheets in the Alcove for those parents interested in having their child participate in a youth ministry. We will require your name, your email address and simply the age of your child. Surveys will be emailed to those interested at the end of February with your input as to what you would like to see as part of our youth ministry. We will be looking for children ages 12 and up to assist in coordinating the activities. High School Students can obtain their volunteer hours! Sunday Collection for Last Weekend 214 envelopes used this week Loose Collection Total Thank you for your generosity to the Parish. $ 2,953.87 $ 531.05 $ 3,484.92