Sunday, May 28, 2017 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

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Collection for May 20/21, 2017 Sun Env. $2,974.36 + Loose $440.35 = $ 3,414.71

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The Ascension of Our Lord, which occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter, is the final act of our redemption that Christ began on Good Friday. On this day, the risen Christ, in the sight of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven (Luke 24:51; Mark 16:19; Acts 1:9-11).

The reality of Christ's Ascension is so important that the creeds (the basic statements of belief) of Christianity all affirm, in the words of the Apostles' Creed, that "He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead." The denial of the Ascension is as grave a departure from Christian teaching as is denial of Christ's Resurrection.

Christ's bodily Ascension foreshadows our own entrance into Heaven not simply as souls, after our death, but as glorified bodies, after the resurrection of the dead at the Final Judgment. In redeeming mankind, Christ not only offered salvation to our souls but began the restoration of the material world itself to the glory that God intended before Adam's fall.

The Feast of the Ascension marks the beginning of the first novena, or nine days of prayer. Before His Ascension, Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit to His apostles. Their prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit, which began on Ascension Thursday, ended with the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, ten days later.

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Bible Study - Mission Accomplished! There will be no more meetings as now.

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Liturgies Saturday, May 27 “The Father himself loves you because you have loved me and believe that I come from God.” Confessions 4:00 p.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. – † Krystyna Michalik Vocation Prayer – Most Rev. Anthony Tonnos, D.D. Sunday, May 28, THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”

Mass 9:00 a.m. – † Anthony DiDomizio, † Giuseppe Colaiacovo, † Alvio DiDomenico, † Angelo DiCesare, † Michelina Anniballi, † Cheryl Pappert. Mass 11:00 a.m. – Missa Pro Populo, (For the People) Vocation Prayer - Rev. Florian Stasinski, C.R. Tuesday, May 30

“Father, glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you.” Confessions 6pm, Mass 7:00 p.m. – † Leonarda Picheca, † Domenica Pietroleonardo, † Suar Tecla Melfi, † Archangelo Petitti, † Armando Berardi and † Lorenzo Magini Vocation Prayer – Most Rev. Matthew Ustrzycki, D.D. Wednesday, May 31, The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (F) “Why has this honour been given to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me?”

Mass 9:00 a.m. – † Anton Tisseverasinghe Vocation Prayer – Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God (O.H.)

Thursday, June 1, St. Justin (M) “May they become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”

Mass 9:00 a.m. – Int. Corbett Family Vocation Prayer – Rev. Jim Donohue, C.R.

Friday, June 2 “Feed my lambs. Tend my sheep.”

Mass 9:00 a.m. – † Marie Robichaud Eucharistic Adoration following Mass, concluding with Benediction at 10:30 a.m. - Occasion for confessions whenever time permits Vocation Prayer – Rev. Bill LaFlamme, C.R. Saturday, June 3, St. Charles Lwanga & Companions (M) “This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true.” Confessions 4:00 p.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. – † Teresa Smid Vocation Prayer – Rev. Chris Buda, C.R.

Sunday, June 4, PENTECOST SUNDAY “As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit.”

Mass 9:00 a.m. – Missa Pro Populo, (For the People) Mass 11:00 a.m. – † Alfonso DeSantis, † Giuseppi Macoretta, † Vincenzo Castagna & Anthony DiDomizio, † Elizabeth Gasko, Int. Marian Schmidt and Int. John Sharp. Vocation Prayer - Rev. David Mowat, C.R.

Sunday, May 28, 2017 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

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Pasta Night Father’s Day St. Mary's needs your help! St. Mary's Church is fundraising for the new church heating system. Please support the cause and attend our Pasta Night on FRIDAY JUNE 16, 5-8PM We offer delicious penne pasta with meat sauce or arrabbiata, buns, coffee. Other drinks and desserts available for purchase. Eat In or Take Out!

Ticket $10 Adult, $8 Child, sell 5 adult tickets get one free!

Tickets are available at Sunday Masses in church or from the office. Please help us to distribute the tickets among your relatives and friends, at work place etc. Monetary donations are INCOME TAX deductible. If you want to donate products please contact us first. THANK YOU!

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MADONNA DELLA LIBERA

May 28th 2017, 3:00pm All parishioners are invited to the liturgy it will be celebrated both in Italian and English.

Please contact Luisa Pappert the Organizing Committee Secretary if you need more details. pappertfamily@gmail.com Invitation extended by Franco Petrella Organizing Committee Chair

There will be a mass honouring la Madonna della Libera - Our Lady of Freedom on Sunday, May 28th, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship will take place in the church hall following the mass. We look forward to seeing you there! For those who wish to donate flowers, someone will be at the church between 3:00 and 4:00 to receive the donations on Saturday May 27.

Sara una messa in onore per la Madonna della Libera domenica 28 maggio, 2017 alle ore 3:00 p.m. Tutti i membri della comunità sono invitati a partecipare. Tutti sieti invitati doppo la messa alla sala per i rinfreschi. Vi aspettiamo! Per coloro che desiderano donare fiori alla Madonna, qualcuno sarà presso la chiesa tra le 3:00 e le 4:00 per ricevere le donazioni sabato 27 maggio. Grazie!

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Retreats for Parish Ministers The Liturgy Office will be holding two DAYS OF REFLECTION for ministers of the Word and for extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. These reflection days are designed for those who currently exercise these ministries within a parish or institution. It may be of particular interest to ministers who seek to renew their mandates. The reflection days will be held as follows: ▪ Ministers of the Word - Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Holy Family Parish, Hamilton. ▪ Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion – Saturday, June 10, 2017 at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Waterdown. Registration forms are available from our website or from the office.

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Happy Retirement Marian!

Marian Schmidt our parishioner and secretary for the last almost 25 years is retiring. We will thank Marian for her service to the Parish Community on JUNE 4TH AT 11 AM THANKSGIVING HOLY MASS and during the fellowship afterwards at the parish hall. Marian has been not only our secretary but served as well as Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, lector, member of CWL and recently the President of its parish council, she supported many parish initiatives and has prayed with us on Sundays. We encourage parishioners to attend the Holy Mass and the fellowship. Please bring some sweets to share! We welcome Angela Rowley as our new secretary. She has been filling in for Marian and is known to many parishioners. She speaks Italian! Welcome to your new ministry!

>>> Altar Servers Award <<< On Wednesday May 31 Tayla Sinclair, Ben Gillis, Pedro Delgado, Nicklas Gate from our parish will receive Bishop’s Award for Service from Bishop Crosby during 34th Annual Altar Servers Award Ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. We congratulate them for their deserved recognition.

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All Welcome! Parish Retreat (Mission) at St. Basil, Brantford. Each evening at 7 pm beginning Sunday May 28th – 31st.

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Marian Pilgrimage Days Centenary of Fatima, Five Saturdays from June through October Come participate in Marian Pilgrimage days in this the centenary year of the Fatima appearances of Our Lady. Each month we will fulfill the request of our Lady of Fatima to join with her in prayer, invoking blessings and graces for our families, Church and the world by gathering at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Waterdown. Each day begins with Mass, features a Marian Procession as the rosary is prayed, Stations of the Cross, and quiet time in the Marian garden. The program is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pack a lunch. For further information, to check out the day's programming, visit the website: www.stthomaswaterdown.com/pilgrimage/. Dates are: Saturday, June 3 | Saturday, July 1 | Saturday, August 5 Saturday | September 2 | Saturday, October 14

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!!! CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING !!! Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin in August 2017 8. supports the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service. Call Liturgical Publications at 1-800-268-2637

-------------------- St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Certificate 2017 for St. Mary’s Volunteers service to the residents. Credits to our ministers who take communion to St. Joe’s and assist at the Mass liturgy. Congrats and Thank you!