Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us !

Parish Week 26 July 2020

Saturday, 25 July / St. James, apostle

8.00 am Mass: † Gabriel, Francis & Christy Andreas

(Christy & Pushpa)

5.00 pm Mass: † Phillip & Mary Fernando (Manuel)

SUNDAY, 26 JULY – 17 A

■ Homilist: Fr. Edwin Galea

■ 2nd Collection: Maintenance

■ Calendar Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne

9.00 am Mass: † Jaime Ulibas (family)

10.30 am Mass: † Rosario & Rolando Diaz (family)

12.00 pm Mass: † Erlinda DeLeon (family)

7.00 pm Mass: Pro Populo

Monday, 27 July

8.00 am Mass: † Carman Espirtiu (family)

7.00 pm Mass: † Lerma & Jose Collado (family)

Tuesday, 28 July

8.00 am Mass: † Lalita D’Souza (Joseph)

6.00 pm Mass: † Joseph Austria (Liberty and family)

Wednesday, 29 July / St. Martha

8.00 am Mass: † Beatriz Remedios (family)

Thursday, 30 July / St. Peter Chrysolologus, bishop & doctor

8.00 am Mass: † Vicente Chan (Pauli & Rose)

Friday, 31 July / St. Ignatius of Loyala , priest

8.00 am Mass: † Luisa & Han Yong Soo (daughter)

Saturday, 1 Aug. / St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop & doctor

8.00 am Mass: † Felipe & Emelia Laurel (Melchora Mulla)

1.00 pm Wedding: Andreas & Mahinda Mathichandran

5.00 pm Mass: † Gino Marroccoli (family)

SUNDAY, 2 AUG – 18 A

■ Homilist: Fr. Elias Chachati

9.00 am Mass: † Agnes Arabejo (family)

10.30 am Mass: † Deceased members of

Fernandes family (Thomas & Sally)

12.00 pm Mass: Int. William & Maria Conzial (family)

7.00 pm Mass: Pro Populo

Focus on the Word

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 1 Kings 3.5-12; Romans 8.28-30; Matthew 13.44-52

O God, protector of those who hope in you, without whom nothing

has firm foundation, nothing is holy, bestow in abundances your

mercy upon us and grant that, with you as our ruler and guide, we

may use the good things that pass in such a way as to hold fast

even now to those that ever endure. Amen.

Pray for the Deceased

Juan Lopez Chaparro Manalo Cruz

Natalina Di Donato Fr. Franco Ierardi

Bridget McCrudden Antonia Nantes Navarro

Fr. Georg Ratzinger Cornelius Schanderl

Deacon Edward Seedhouse

The 3 victims of the Bubonic Plague outbreak

in Mongolia

1st Communion and Confirmation

The celebrations of 1st HOLY COMMUNION and CONFIRMATION,

which were to take place after Holy Week, will be rescheduled

later in the year. Updates will be provided regularly, and dates

publicized as soon as possible, to give families a chance to prepare

properly to celebrate these vital, affirming and life-giving events

Ss. Joachim and Anne 26 July

Today, 26 July, is the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is also an

important Feast Day. The Church remembers Saints Joachim and

Anne, the parents of the Virgin Mary. Joachim was a shepherd

from Jerusalem. He and his wife Anne were an elderly childless

couple when, one day, while Joachim was at work in the fields as

usual, an angel appeared to announce the birth of a child, and

Anna also had the same vision. They called their little girl Mary,

which means “loved by God,” and then they moved to Nazareth,

where they educated Mary, teaching her the law of the Lord.

COMING UP 7017o20

3 Aug. Infant Baptism Parent/Godparent Meeting (7:40 pm)

5 Aug. Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major;

- Fr. Elias Chachati, Anniversary of birth (1955)

6 Aug. Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord:

15 Aug. Feast of the Assumption of Mary

20 Sept. Stewardship Sunday

Website stmariagoretti.archtoronto.org For the Prayer to St. Michael, and details of other events in our

Parish, see pages 3 and following in the website bulletin.

The parish Priests have celebrating private Masses daily during the

current Covid 19 shutdown, honouring the Intentions requested by

our Parishioners.

Resuming Masses

at our Church on Wednesday, 17 June 2020

This is a synopsis of the Letter first published on 15 June 2020.

For the full text, see the bulletin for 21 June 2020.

Dear members of St. Maria Goretti Parish,

Things look a little different as we have returned to Church.

As we re-open, we must do so in phases. Our capacity is

limited due to directives from the Province of Ontario.

We warmly invite you to consider how you might share your

time and talents as a Volunteer. The many tasks required for

re-opening are significant and we need more Volunteers than

ever to help. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Gavin

Moniz at: gavinmo@hotmail.com.

Our joy of re-opening our Church is balanced with required

restrictions. However, returning to Sacramental life and

gathering as a community is sustenance essential for our

faith community. We are happy to welcoming you back. Be

assured that you remain in our prayers each day.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Edwin Galea, Fr. Elias Chachati, Deacon Ramon Villardo

Face Masks Mandatory

New Law: 7 July 2020

I want to thank all of you for your co-operation and kindness

as we have returned to Church over these past weeks. It has

been so great to see parishioners once again and I thank

everyone who has been so helpful in this re-opening stage,

especially our wonderful volunteers. Thank you!

A new by-law has been passed that makes the use of masks

or face coverings inside all public places mandatory. This

includes Churches and our own parish. While a number of

restrictions have been lifted in recent days, we are still in the

middle of a pandemic and need to take the appropriate steps

to minimize any potential spread of Covid-19.

Thank you for your co-operation as we take care of one

another and keep our community safe and healthy.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Edwin

Special Gifts

Our Parish extends its sincere gratitude to the many thoughtful

Parishioners who have kindly donated gifts that have benefitted

our entire family of faith. Among our patrons:

Cecilia Bertazzon-Stieger, Mary Paula Galea Martino, Corine

Maulion, Amado Perri, Shoba Ryan.

A special Thank You to all Re-opening Committee Team Leaders

and volunteers for supplies you have donated, and above all for

your generous gift of time and talent in welcoming and assisting

our Parishioners as they return for Mass.

Re-opening Committee

Many thanks to Gavin Moniz, and the members of the

Parish Re-opening Committee, for their dedication to

our faith community, and for their help in making sure

that everything is in order to allow us to reassemble, in

accordance with the guidelines issued by the Provincial

government and the Archdiocese of Toronto.

As it becomes available, pertinent information will be

posted directly on our website home page.

Thanks to everyone for your patience, collaboration

and prayer. – Fr. Edwin Galea

Donation Needed: Small shelf set

The Re-opening Committee could use a small set of shelves to

store the supplies required to clean the Church, under the new

guidelines. We could purchase something from a local hardware

store; but in our parish, it is likely that there are families who have

redundant shelves sitting unused in a basement or garage, or just

storing rubbish. If someone would consider donating a set of

shelves (without the rubbish), it would be most appreciated. The

unit should be sturdy, not fancy, and easily capable of holding jugs

of disinfecting and sanitizing fluids, and boxes of wipes, gloves,

face masks, etc. We would need at least 4 shelves, so the unit

should be 1 ½ - 2 meters high. Please advise Fr. Edwin by sending

a quick email to the Parish Office: stmariagoretti@rogers.com.

RCIA, RCIC Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults & Children

Pray for all in our parish R.C.I.A. process, who preparing for

the Sacraments of Initiation; as well as the youth in our

parish R.C.I.C. process. Due to ongoing precautions to deal

with the Covid 19 pandemic, groups meetings cannot be

held at the Church. However, instruction is being provided

on line, and information is being disseminated through email

messages. Spiritual support is also provided through the

resources printed in this bulletin, and through the various

links provided by the Archdiocese on the parish website.

Prayer before Mass

Receive, O Holy Trinity, One God, this Holy Sacrifice of the

Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. I, Your unworthy

servant, now desire to offer this to Your Divine Majesty by

the hands of Your Priest, with all the Sacrifices which have

been and will be offered

to You, in union with the

most Holy Sacrifice

offered by Christ our

Lord at the Last Supper,

and on the Altar of the

Cross. Amen.

When the late Cardinal Carter found kids sleeping

outside his downtown office, he rallied community

support to open COVENANT HOUSE to serve these

vulnerable youth. Its doors officially opened in

February 1982 as Covenant House Toronto—the

second international site of the highly recognized

childcare agency Covenant House International.

Today, the 31-site network spans from Alaska to Latin

America.

For nearly 40 years, Covenant House has maintained

steadfast dedication to its mission: supporting the

vulnerable youth who come through its doors with

absolute respect and unconditional love.

Since the day it first opened its doors, Covenant House

Toronto has offered opportunity and hope to more than

95,000 young people.

Gerald Emmett Cardinal

Carter was born 1 March 1912

in Montreal. He began his life

of service in the Catholic

Church on 22 May 1937 when

he became a Priest. He spent

40 years as a Bishop, a role

highlighted by his work in the

community. He fought for

affordable housing for the

elderly and disabled.

His plan to build a shelter for

young homeless people in Toronto became a reality

with the opening of Covenant House in 1982. A second

Canadian Covenant House later opened in Vancouver.

Colleagues and parishioners praised his leadership and

guidance. Aloysius Cardinal Ambrozic, who

succeeded him as Archbishop of Toronto, remembered

the retired bishop's dedication to serving others. “He

was a priest, a pastor, a bishop, a father of the Second

Vatican Council. He spoke the word of God and acted

on it with wisdom, with perspicacity, with regard for

the gifts of others, and with visionary decisiveness,

meeting the vast variety of needs in the Church.”

ShareLife 2020 Living the Gospel !

ShareLife is the official annual charitable appeal of

the Archdiocese of Toronto, raising funds to support

over 40 Catholic agencies and grant recipients.

Today, we reflect on Living the Gospel by providing for those in need.

“Without you, ShareLife could not fulfill its mission to

Live the Gospel by providing for those in need.

Together we are making a real difference! My prayer is

that we may continue to respond to God's love by going

forth from ourselves to seek the good of others.”

- Cardinal Thomas Collins

Thanks to all for your support of our parish 2020

ShareLife. This is a real blessing, a tribute to the

generosity of every donor, at a time of great need.

This is the final week of the 2020 ShareLife Parish

Campaign. Please make a sacrificial gift through our

parish before 31 July.

Remember our SHARELIFE Agencies at this critical time

Community / Family Services Catholic Community Services of York Region,

Catholic Cross-cultural Services, Catholic Family

Services of Durham, Catholic Family Services Peel-

Dufferin, Catholic Family Services of Simcoe Country,

Catholic Family Services of Toronto, FertilityCare

Toronto, Natural Family Planning Association

People with Special Needs Mary Centre, Our Place Community of Hope,

Saint Elizabeth Health Care, St. Bernadette’s Family

Resources Centre, St. Michael`s Homes / Matt Talbot

Houses, Silent Voice Canada (ministry to the deaf)

Children and Youth Catholic Children`s Aid Society of Toronto, Catholic

Settlement House Day Nursery, Covenant House,

Sancta Maria House / Young Parents: Rosalie Hall, Rose of Durham, Rose of Sharon,

Vita Centre / Seniors: Les Centres d’Accueil Heritage, Loyola Arrupe Centre,

Providence Healthcare, Society of Sharing

Affiliated Organizations Camp Ozanam (Society of St. Vincent de Paul),

Good Shepherd Ministries, Birthright International

Prayer to St. Michael

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou,

O Prince of the Heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

St. Maria Goretti

In St. Maria Goretti Parish, we

continue to seek the intercession

of our dear Patroness throughout

the year, and in a special way in

the month of July. Families are

encouraged to include the Prayer

to St. Maria Goretti in their daily

spiritual exercises, and to ask for

her powerful aid in our common

struggle against the forces of evil.

Prayer to St. Maria Goretti

O Saint Maria Goretti, who, strengthened by God’s Grace, did not hesitate, even at the age of twelve, to shed your blood and sacrifice life to defend your virginal purity, deign to look graciously on the unhappy human race, which has strayed far from the path of eternal salvation.

Teach us all, and especially modern youth, with what courage and haste we should flee anything that could offend Jesus and defile our souls with sin. Obtain for us from God great horror of sin so that, keeping our souls undefiled, we may live holy lives on earth and win eternal glory in heaven. Amen.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,

that never was it known that anyone who fled

to your protection, implored your help,

or sought your intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you,

O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;

to you do I come; before you I stand,

sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word

Incarnate, despise not my petitions,

but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

St. James the Apostle Feast Day: 25 July

St. James the Great [a.k.a. Santiago de Compostela]

was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of St.

John the Evangelist. The title “the Great” is added to

his name to distinguish him from the other Apostle

James, known as “the Less.”

St. James the Great was one of Jesus’ first disciples.

James was fishing with his father and John the Apostle

when Jesus came to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and

called for the fishermen, who were unable to catch any

fish that day, to dip their nets in the water once again.

When the fishermen followed Jesus’ instructions, they

found their nets full, and after emptying the fish on

board, the boats nearly sank from their weight.

Later, James was one of only three called by Jesus to

witness his Transfiguration, and when he and his

brother wanted to call fire upon a Samaritan town, both

were rebuked by Jesus.

Following Christ’s Ascension, James spread the Gospel

across Palestine and throughout the Roman Empire. He

traveled and spread the Word for forty years in Spain.

It is said that one day, as he prayed, The Blessed Virgin

Mary appeared to him and asked him to build her a

Church, which he did.

Later, James returned to Jerusalem but was martyred

for his faith by King Herod, who decapitated him. Saint

James the Greater is known as the first Apostle to die.

As he was not allowed to be buried following his

martyrdom, his remains were taken to Compostela,

Spain, by some of his followers, who buried him.

In the 9th century his remains were moved into a tomb

in Santiago de Compostela, around which was built the

spectacular Cathedral of Santiago. Because Santiago de

Compostela is one of the most frequently visited place

for pilgrims, Pope Leo XIII declared it a shrine in 1884.

O glorious Apostle St. James, who by reason of your

fervent and generous heart was chosen by Jesus to be a

witness of His glory on Mount Tabor, and of His agony

in Gethsemane; obtain for us strength and consolation

in the unending warfare of this life, that we may receive

the victor's crown in heaven. Amen.

The Sacrament of Baptism

Congratulations to the newest members of

our Church, born again through water and

the Spirit as brothers and sisters of Jesus:

28 September 2019

Lauryn Grace Buenaventura

12 October

Giulianna Gisselle Munoz Pentecostes

10 November

Kai Noel Ahunin

Jacob Murray Gollings

Ben Peter O’Halloran

19 October

Lucas Aviel Manuel

Malia Olivia Tolbart

26 October

Ariana George

Carlo Marcello Francisco

Sanaa Elizabeth Olupot

Marc Ely Tibayan

2 November

Njinkeng Brielle Atemkeng

Logan Michael Callaghan

Caleb Richard Dayondon

Elisha Faith Jose Tolentino

9 November

Romnie Albert Avila

Theron Jackson Fraser

Kaide Ace Prudencio Gammad

Kaide Ace Prudencio

Lilly Emilene Summerhill

16 November

Jaxx Christian Bongalos

1 December

Nathaniel Oscar Baldeo

Daniel Goron Murdoch Jr.

14 December

Lito Jay Andrada

Samantha Margareth Llonillo

28 December

Cassey Resbo

11 January

William Alex

Chloe Aelanya Garcia

River Samcam Lozano

12 January

Red Iosef Dasilag

25 January

Winter Elleady Carandang

Audrey Francisco

8 February

Luciano Anthony Amato

Silas Gerald Tristan Thomas

7 March

Camilla Therese Capricho

Heather Mapili

8 March

Joshua J’Deo Bisram

Clarissa Xiya Veronica Bisram

Antonio Izacah Patrick Needhan

28 March

Mila Jess Quinzon

16 May

Alejandro Enrique Adao Duarte

Katalina Marisol Adao Durate

21 June

Xabella Joy Rasing

27 June

Wyanna Irene Landry

12 July

Benedict D’Silva

18 July

Liam Jace Baylon Makabali

Prayer for the Unborn Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of (baby’s name), the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.

(Prayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen; Say this

every day for 9 months to save a baby’s life!)

Morning Prayer

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I begin this day by

thanking you, Lord, for having preserved me overnight. I

will try to make all I do today pleasing to You and in

accordance with Your will. My Mother Mary, watch over me

today. Dear St. Joseph, my Guardian Angel, and all you holy

saints of God, pray for me.

Mother of Perpetual Help

Let Mary bring peace into your life. Pray for

your special intentions at the Monday Novena

Mass to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Rosary

at 6.40 pm, Mass at 7 pm.

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who

have recourse to thee.

Stewardship 2020 Sunday Envelopes

Parishioners may pick up

2020 Sunday Offertory

Envelopes at the Vestibule

after Mass. They are for

registered parishioners only;

if you are new to the area and

have not yet registered,

welcome! Go to the Office

window, and fill a registration form.

Please ensure you have your own box: the number on

the label and on the envelopes must be the same.

Many thanks to all our faithful parishioners for your

generous support of our wonderful parish through your

weekly stewardship! This is an act of honour to God,

our Creator.

Tithing

Whether there is a crisis or not, we have to make

difference, for our God is Great. Determine through

your faith that the shadow of the Almighty will be upon

you. Even if work is slow and prosperity is limited,

things will be different because you will act by faith.

Every Sunday, every Day of the Lord, is a time of

consecration for tithers. Present your tithe to the

Almighty along with your thanksgiving for all blessings

received. That way, you will honour God and ensure

the secure ministry of the Church.

The Lord of hosts has sworn, “As I have designed, so

shall it be; and as I have planned, so shall it come to

pass.” - Isaiah 14:24

Therefore the Lord the God of Israel declares, “I

promised that your family and the family of your

ancestor should go in and out before me forever;” but

now the Lord declares, “Far be it from me; for those

who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me

shall be treated with contempt.” - 1 Samuel 2:30

Changes for our Parish Records

Please notify the Parish Office at 416-261-0076, if you:

- Have a change of address

- Have a new phone number, e-mail, cell phone

A simple phone call would keep our parish records

updated and eliminate unnecessary postage and

returned mail.

People

People come in all shapes and sizes!

Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the

world. Short and tall people are everywhere; but

Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the

world, according to data compiled by the Telegraph in

2017. When taking both genders into account, the

average adult is around 5 feet, 1.8 inches.

People in Bolivia don't tend to be much taller, with an

average adult height of 5 feet, 2.4 inches.

The tallest people among us live in the Netherlands,

where the average adult height is 6 feet.

Above: Mater and Jose Reyes seek a blessing after

Mass on on their Wedding Anniversary, 9 July.

Below: Mariya Christian and her family pause in front

of the Church after Mass, 19 July.