OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday; 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm 39 Walford Road Sudbury ON P3E 2H2

● Tel: 705-522-3900 ● Fax: 705 522 4150 ● Email: stpatricks@unitz.ca For more information visit our website: www.stpatrickchurchsudbury.com

the Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday; 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm 39 Walford Road Sudbury ON P3E 2H2

● Tel: 705-522-3900 ● Fax: 705 522 4150 ● Email: stpatricks@unitz.ca For more information visit our website: www.stpatrickchurchsudbury.com

(A parish community in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie)

May 20th, 2018

James Hutton, C.S.S. Pastor, Parish Priest Home Phone: 705-522-9346 jameshutton2@hotmail.com

Denis O’Donnell, Deacon stpatricks@unitz.ca

Larry Lazowick, Acolyte Willy Flores, Acolyte

Ray Levac, Acolyte Myrna Levac, Diocesan Order of Service

Brenda Cavallin, Pastoral Associate (Youth Ministry, Music) stpatricksym@gmail.com

Pastoral Associate (Children’s Sacraments, School Liaison) stpatricks@unitz.ca

Pastoral Secretary Vilija Tassone Office Assistant

Dennis Ongaro Custodian

Yvonne Luoma Sacristan, Hall Kitchen Monitor

Christina Bégin, Matt Kallio Principal Musician

Zenaida Odense Parish Nurse

Liz - Prayer Chain 705-929-7863

Other Parish Groups & Co-ordinators – See Website

SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am

WEEKDAY EUCHARIST As announced in weekly bulletin – see Website

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 pm Weekdays (upon request, before Mass & by appointment)

OTHER SACRAMENTS Contact Parish office or website

God’s Word for this Week

First Reading: Acts 2. 1 – 11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians. 12.3b- 7, 12 – 13 or

Galatians 5. 16 -25 Gospel: John 20. 19 – 23 or John 15. 26 -27. 16. 12 – 15

WITH HIM, IN HIM, THROUGH HIM.

The primary mission of the Church is to bring people to God, through Jesus. The Church is called to build up the Kingdom of God. We pray for this each time we recite the Our Father, ‘thy Kingdom come.’ What is the Kingdom of God? The Kingdom of God does not exist in some other realm. The Kingdom of God is here and now, with us, within us, present to us because Jesus is present to us. The Kingdom of God is an ongoing process which will be completed in God’s time. The Kingdom of God becomes more and more a reality the more we unite ourselves with God as Jesus did. The Kingdom of God is holiness, faithfulness, compassion, mercy, love, justice, steadfastness. We, as baptized people, are called to work together for the Kingdom. We are called to live in love, joy, peace, gentleness, generosity, faithfulness, self-control. These are the gifts of the Spirit which we receive in Baptism. “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (I Corinthians 12. 3b) We are called to be a reconciling influence in the world. We cannot do this on our own. Jesus gives us his strength in the sacraments to accomplish this mission. With him, in him, and through him, we work to bring people to God. How will you use your Spirit-given gifts to bring people to God? Submitted by: Tony Chezzi.

Pentecost Sunday

FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS ONLY FAITH ENRICHMENT:

Thurs. May 24th from 7-8pm. Facilitator: Tony Chezzi

A total of $312.00 was donated to “ROSES FOR LIFE” to support local efforts of the RIGHT TO LIFE group in Sudbury. Thank you for your generosity!

NEW PARISH SECRETARY:

At this time there are 8 people applying. Interviews this week to determine best fit! Announcement will be next Sunday!

Thank you! This past week 10 youth, under the guidance of Brenda Cavallin, preparing for Confirmation, came to the church to prepare part of the grounds for the celebration. Spirit filled youth generously made a difference in the appearance of our property and so learned ownership of our place of worship and community! Well done everyone!

A GREAT BIG THANKS to all those who help out at the Window/Widower/Loss of Child Support Group! We have had between 40-50 people coming to each dinner making it a huge success. To the volunteer’s Loretta DiGioseffo, Madonna Gareau, Christine Garrioch, Ghislaine Regaudie, JoAnne MacIsaac, Gus DiGioseffo, Dan Gareau, Maggie Remeikis, Celia Wiley, Zenaida Odense and Vilija Tassone. Our next support group will be sometime in September. A special THANK YOU to all those who come out! Your attendance helps others get through the loneliness of losing someone so important! A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to those who volunteer the Divorce Care Support Group. These 13 week sessions are organized by volunteers who give their time to come out and support those experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. A BIG THANK YOU to Adrianna, Anne, Brian, Dorella, Joan and Roz. This is another valuable ministry that St. Patrick’s Church offers.

“Volunteer’s are not paid because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!”

MAY 20th, 2018

Sunday Collection Report: Received May 13th, 2018: ►$3,336.50 from 186 envelopes ►$217.50 from loose change ►Total: $3,554.00

Your regular offerings help pay the bills to keep the parish alive!

MESSAGE FROM THE LEVAC’S: We want to thank all the parishioners who have been praying for us! We

feel the Holy Spirit continuously at work through all the helpful people we have met along this journey. ON May 7th Raymond Levac who has Parkinson’s Disease had deep brain surgery that lasted most of the day.

He was discharged from the hospital on May 9th. The surgery went well and each day he is a little better. On, May 23rd the simulator that was inserted in his chest will be turned on. Two electrodes were inserted in his brain and the battery charged simulator will send electrical current to the brain (like a pacemaker). If it is a success his meds will be reduced in half, he will walk better, have better balance, have less tremor, less dyskinesia (erratic movements) and less akathesia (whole body restlessness).

We hope to be back in Sudbury soon. Raymond and Myrna Levac

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE – “FOR GOD AND CANADA”

The CWL will be having a YARD SALE in the church hall on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Donations can be dropped off in the church breezeway Tuesday

to Friday of that week between 9am-12 & 1-4pm. No clothing please.

On June 13 every CWL member is invited to attend a CWL Pinning Ceremony/Social when 25 members will receive pins commemorating their years of membership. It will

begin with a Mass at 5:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the church hall. We hope to see many of you there. “Inspired by the Spirit, Women Respond to God’s Call”

LAST EPISODE OF SYMBOLON, THE CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED!! THE LAST THINGS – What Happens After we Die? And what we need to do now to prepare for eternity Dvd episode - 40 minutes Sunday May 27 – 11:15 am – lower hall at St. Patrick’s Church Free home-made muffins, cheese & crackers, fruit, tea, coffee & juice

OFFICE HOURS:

With the upcoming changes in the office, we would ask for your patience and understanding during the next few weeks as we transition. The office hours may need to be adjusted without much notice to accommodate those that are filling in until the New Permanent Secretary has been secured and trained!

We appreciate your kindness!

MASS SCHEDULE May 21st – May 27th († indicates intention [ ] indicates donor…)

Tues. May 22

nd. @ 10:00am † Armand Brideau (Velma Pidutti)…

Wed. May 23rd

. @ 10:00am † Michael Singbush (The Family)…

Thurs. May 24th

. @ 10:00am † The Community of St. Patrick’s Church (The Mack Family)…

Fri., May 25th

. @ 2:00pm at The Southwind † Residents and their Families of the Southwind

Sat. May 26th

@ 4:30pm: For the Parishioners of St. Patrick’s

Sun. May 27th

. @ 10:00am: † Schrautemeiere Family Members(Geli Beauchamp & Family)…

† Wilfred Belisle (Eunice Belisle)… † Cliff Dunn (Wilda & Susan Birch)…

† Deceased Members of the Quigley Family (Bill Quigley)… † Flora & Bruno Frattini (Garrioch Family)…

“GOOD BYE”? NOT TILL SEPT. 1ST/2ND, 2018

Many are wondering and asking about my retirement future: 1. I will be staying in Sudbury.

2. I will be living at “Christ the King Centre” for seniors at 12 Elgin Street.

3. I will have a small but suitable apartment and parking at a reasonable cost (all inclusive).

4. I will be available to help local priests as requested for their vacation etc. I will inform them of my

availability after Sept. 2nd, through my new business card: “HAVE MASS KIT _-WILL TRAVEL.”!!!

5. I will be working on occasion at Lougheed Funeral Home doing services (NOT MASS)!! For “CATHOLICS” who don’t want a Mass at their proper parish.

6. In these ways I will be able to supplement my meagre income and also keep busy.

7. As the Bishop’s notice indicated I will also continue to serve the Diocese as the Director of the

Diocesan Office of Christian Unity, Religious Relations with the Jews, and Inter Faith Dialogue. I have been doing this ministry for 15 years and there is no one else able to take this on. So, the Bishop asked me to continue.

8. Of course, all the above is contingent on my health or other circumstances that life brings us.

9. So, “GOOD BYES” now for the rest of MAY, JUNE, JULY and AUGUST!

FAREWELL RECEPTION

My desire is that there NOT be any testimonial, farewell banquets. Such events exclude many people and are expensive. I want a farewell reception to take place in the parish hall after each Mass on Sept. 1st and 2nd. I welcome a TEAM to please come forward and organize the low key event so that all parishioners can take part. Please offer yourself by contacting VILIJA TASSSONE at the parish office. IF FR. TERRY is present I would like Sept. 1st and 2nd to ALSO be a welcome reception for him. So; it will be a “GOOD BYE” and “WELCOME” event. Thank you all for your loving support and co-operation over the next 3 months.

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