SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2020 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2020 Monday, September 14

th, 2020

Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17

7:00 p.m. Mass – Repose of the Souls of: Renato Fabris, Bruno

Santia

Tuesday, September 15

th, 2020

1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Jn 19:25-27

7:00 p.m. Mass – Repose of the Souls of: Helen & William

Yanchus, Arnold Noronha, Bruno Santia

Wednesday, September 16

th, 2020

1 Cor 12:31-13:13; Lk 7:31-35

9:00 a.m. Mass - Repose of the Soul of: Gerry Nardone; Intentions

of: The Gamble Family & Michael Dunn & Family

9:30-10:30 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Thursday, September 17

th, 2020

1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 7:36-50

9:00 a.m. Mass – Repose of the Soul of: Lidia Gouveia

Friday, September 18

th, 2020

1 Cor 15:12-20; Lk 8:1-3

9:00 a.m. Mass - Repose of the Soul of: Joe Amato

25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday, September 19th

, 2020 5:00 p.m. Intentions of our Parishioners & Benefactors Sunday, September 20

th, 2020

Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

9:00 a.m. Intentions of our Parishioners & Benefactors

11:00 a.m. Intentions of our Parishioners & Benefactors

HEALTH PROTOCOLS: PLEASE STAY HOME, if you experience Elevated Temperatures, Fever, Cough, and Headache or feel unwell. WEAR A MASK! Please bring your own. You must wear a Mask in order to Receive Communion! Masks are available at a donation of $2.00. SANITIZE your hands frequently on entering and exiting the Church; PHYSICAL DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES – Keep 6 FEET from your fellow parishioner; AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE AND TOUCHING SURFACES WITH YOUR HANDS (Use your Elbows for Prayer); Use the WASHROOM only if an Emergency. Wash your Hands. One person allowed in washrooms at a time. WATER FOUNTAINS AND HOLY WATER FONTS are out of service.

TO CONTINUE THE CLEANING PROTOCOL IN THE WEEKS AHEAD, WE ARE IN NEED OF

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CLEAN AFTER ALL SUNDAY MASSES. IN ADDITION, WE

HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST FOR CLEANING ASSISTANCE

AFTER MASSES SEPT. 8, 9, 10 & 11 as our custodian is

on leave. The cleaning process is light (no heavy

cleaning), quick and efficient. We use professional Industrial Cleaning Solutions. If you can help,

please contact the Parish Office.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CORRESPONDENCE (CATECHISM) PROGRAM AT MARY MOTHER OF GOD! Is your child attending a Public or Private School in our parish community? Mary Mother of God Parish offers a Religious Catholic Education correspondence program. In order for your child to receive the Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion or Confirmation, it is required that they receive ongoing (year by year) Catholic faith development. Register on-line

(www.mmogp.ca) today! Click on the Faith Development tab and then “Catechetics”. For further information, contact Debbie Frey – youth.mmogp@bellnet.ca

RCIA is the “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults”. It is a

process of the conversion of people responding to God’s

call to join the Catholic Church. This process will involve a

journey of faith leading to the Sacraments of Initiation

which are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This

process is open to those who have been

baptized/christened in another faith and to those who have

never been baptized or have no religion. The program will

be starting back up at the parish at the end of September.

We welcome you to explore this journey of Faith at Mary

Mother of God Parish. For further information, please

contact the parish office at 905-337-2184.

Respect Life Sunday is an occasion dedicated to focusing on the value and sanctity of human life. We take this opportunity on the first Sunday of October to educate ourselves, advance the culture of life, and dedicate ourselves to prayer. Halton Alive educates and equips the communities of Halton about pro-life issues so they can make well informed decisions and give wise counsel to others in need. Our theme this year is recognizing and treasuring the elderly. Make a difference by joining our Inspire Hope campaign. Consider making a donation towards pro-life education today!

"Please join us for our 32nd annual Life Chain on Sunday, Oct. 4th,

2020. This is a peaceful, prayerful, silent pro-life witness for the

unborn in our community. Join thousands of pro-lifers across North

America as we make a one hour visual statement of solidarity to end

abortion and honour the lives of over 54 million children lost to

abortion. Stand for those without a voice! Meet at Fairview & Maple

St. in Burlington from 2:30 - 3:30pm on Sunday, Oct. 4th.

BAPTISM PREPARATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are in need of additional volunteers to assist with baptism preparation. You would lead one class in the month on a Wed. evening for one hour. You would also assist Fr. Issac with the Baptism Celebrations on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. (for one hour). Your commitment is for one month only and rotation every 3-4 months. Please contact the parish office if you can help. 905-337-2184; mmogp@bellnet.ca.

VOCATION VIEW: "If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's." Consider service as a priest. If God is calling you contact Fr. Michael King, Vocation Director, Diocese of Hamilton at 905-528-7988; vocations@hamiltondiocese.com; www.hamiltondiocese.com

SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2020 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WELCOME BACK! Dear Parishioners, it is a joy to be with you once again as a faith community and to receive our Lord in Holy Communion. The Provincial Government has directed a maximum of 30% occupancy. For our parish that represents approx. 250-300 people per mass. Entrance to the parish is first come first serve. Once our maximum number is reached, OUR DOORS MUST CLOSE. We average 140-195 parishioners in attendance at our recent Saturday

and Sunday masses.

MASS & RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE & ADORATION

Our Mass Schedule returns to normal, pre pandemic. For those who are elderly or whose immune system is compromised, and those who are hesitant to return to church at this time, know that the obligation to participate in Sunday mass is suspended until further notice, as directed

by Bishop Crosby. PLEASE CONSIDER COMING TO ONE

OF OUR WEEKDAY MASSES INSTEAD OF SUNDAY

MASS. The numbers are smaller (35-50). THE SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION takes place on Saturday’s beginning at 3:45

p.m. Our Clergy are also available following weekday morning masses for confession. Please line up by the confessional and MAINTAIN SOCIAL

DISTANCING. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT takes place on Wednesday - 9:30 am to 10:30 A.M.

CHURCH AND OFFICE HOURS – PERSONAL PRAYER

The Church Building will be open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00

p.m. for Personal Prayer.

Entrance to the Parish Office is by Appointment Only. Staff are available

Tues-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. If you do not require an appointment

we will assist you through the glass reception door or wooden Narthex

door at a distance. We encourage you to communicate with the parish,

including the purchase of mass intentions and cards over the phone or

by e-mail. We can leave the card for you to pick up.

Please leave a message and we will return your call by the next business

day. We accept cheque, cash or debit/credit (manual transaction by

calling the office) for all donations or payment of fees. Donations can

also be made through CanadaHelps.Org which you can access from our

website www.mmogp.ca. Canada Helps receipts you directly.

The Gathering: Do you believe in the power of prayer? Does your heart ache for the unborn and those considering abortion? Join us at The Gathering as we pray over the issue of abortion and euthanasia, for the unborn, and for our Nation’s leaders. Let’s refocus on the power of prayer to

change our culture. Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2020; Time: 9:30-10:30 am; Location: St. George’s 4691 Palladium Way, Burlington Or participate from home via Zoom (registration is required). Please visit us online for Covid related restrictions. haltonalive.ca/thegathering or contact Tawnya Stanus at (905) 632-3232.

Parenting Tip of the Month: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live in very real ways. Children are not immune to the impact that the virus

has had and have probably heard more than we realize between media news clips

and overhearing adults talking. This is a time to talk to your children and help them understand more fully what is going on in the world. Tell them that they

can help themselves and others to be healthy and safe by following the

instructions given by their parents, by teachers at school and by other adults who care for them. Remind them that our Catholic faith adheres to the fact that every

person has dignity and each of us has to do our part to keep all people as safe as possible. As a family pray daily for all people to remain vigilant in their actions

so we can defeat this virus. Empowering our children with concrete information

and actions to undertake can prevent the development of very real anxieties from developing.

Marriage Tip of the Month: Couple relationships often experience strain during times of stress and the last several months have provided some of the highest stress many couples

have faced. It is important to step back and recognize why tensions might be running high and then engage in actions that can release the pent up stress. Try cooking together, walking, biking or hiking together, praying together, or any activity that will

bring laughter to the day. It may even mean finding ways to have some time apart, whether that be one person being outside while the other is in, or one person being on one floor of the house, while the other is on another. Time together is wonderful, but too

much can be distressing! Remember that you are in this together and together you can find ways to feel connected and beat any feelings of stress.

Experiencing Stress in Your Marriage? Thinking about

Separation or Divorce? – Is your marriage not what you hoped

it would be? Are you, or a relative or friend, heading for a

possible divorce? Retrouvaille is designed to help marriages

regain their health. The Retrouvaille program is highly

successful in saving marriages and in helping them to thrive. For

confidential information about, or to register for the program

beginning with a weekend on Oct. 23, 2020. Please call 905-

664-5212 or email: Teamrecine@gmail.com or visit the website

at www.retrouvaille.org.

Struggling After an Abortion? Either your own, or someone else’s?

Do you feel alone, emotional, or angry? Project Rachel is available to

help. This confidential service allows people to work through their

feelings on an individual basis, with a trained counsellor, and find hope

and healing. Please contact us at 905-526-1999 or 1-888-385-3850.

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SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2020 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME