13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Last weekend was a wonderful send off for Father Savio.  I want to thank all those involved in preparing for and celebrating the weekend.  A big thank you to the Catholic Women’s League members and all the volunteers who made everything possible.  We wish Father Savio all the best as he begins this next chapter of his ministry in the Archdiocese of Toronto.                     Fr. Larry

HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION

Friday, July 5  -  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Prayer for Canada

Eternal God,

whose reign extends from sea to sea

and whose care endures throughout the ages,

hear our prayers for our country:

grant wisdom to those who govern it

and respect for human life and dignity to every citizen,

so that justice may flourish

and all peoples live in unity and peace.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Taken from Novalis, Seeds of Faith, 2013

THE ANNUAL MASS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

The Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated by Most Rev. John A. Boissonneau on Wednesday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 208 Sunnidale Road.

In the event of rain, the Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome.

Parish Bible Camp

Starting on Tuesday, July 2nd our bible camp (sold out) will be running each morning.  The campers and leaders will be attending Mass on Tuesday Thursday and Friday.  

Prayer for Bible Camp

Dear Lord, please keep our campers safe and healthy.  May they have humility in competitions, new understanding from the teaching sessions

and may everyone enjoy good weather this week. 

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society

Thank you to our parishioners and St. Mary’s Parish community who continue to support our charity. As with so many, we are facing a difficult financial situation. Your generous response to Father’s message is greatly appreciated. We should now have enough funds to get us through the summer, serving only children. Our adult community has grown exponentially over this year. As a result, it’s been a struggle to keep up with this increase. Every loonie and toonie you give makes a difference.  Please keep all our clients and our Vincentians in your prayers.

Summer Classic Movies

Join us for Summer Classic Movies at St. Mary’s Parish, a summer treat of wonderful films of the past on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

It’s great way to be introduced (or to be reintroduced) to the classic stories that have been entertaining generations and see them on a big screen!   All films are considered for General Audience and we invite everyone of all ages to come and enjoy some wonderful films.

Our kick off movie on July 9 is To Kill a Mockingbird. 

Harper Lee’s glorious novel comes to life in this classic adaption of race relations in the south during the Depression told from a young girl’s point of view. Starring Gregory Peck (as Atticus Finch), Mary Badham, Brock Peters and Robert Duvall. 1962. 129min. MATURE THEMES

The Procession of the Gifts of Bread and Wine

At each Sunday (Saturday evening) Mass two people carry the gifts of bread and wine to the altar. These two people represent each of us as we offer to God the gifts of bread and wine and the gift of our own lives. The individuals carrying the gifts are to be Catholic and have celebrated their first Holy Communion. If you wish to carry the gifts of bread and wine it is important to arrive early for Mass and to speak with Catherine Ecker or David Murdoch.

Wedding Anniversaries: Celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage

Today at all Masses we will pray with those couples who celebrated a wedding anniversary in the month of June. The married couples in our parish are a sign to us of God’s faithfulness and through their witness we are strengthened. We thank God for the gift of the married couples in our midst.

All Adults 55+ - Ministry with Maturing Adults

VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise Program is held on Tuesday mornings. Please note: there will be no class on Tuesday, July 2^nd. The classes will resume on Tuesday July 9^th. For details regarding registration please call: VON at 705 737 5044 ext. 221.

Life Story Writing Program: September 2024 - The Life Story Writing Programme provides an opportunity to stop, take stock, and look back over the process of life in order to gain deeper understanding, clearer perspective and a more integrated view. The program helps to uncover evidence that God has been with you and is still with you. The program nourishes participants and offers an opportunity for renewal.  

No writing experience is needed to participate in the Life Story Writing Program. Each person receives a workbook and the sessions provide suggestions and opportunities to practice writing. 

We will offer this six-week program beginning Monday, September 16^th. The sessions will be held on Mondays from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. A fee of $20.00 is requested to cover the cost of printing. Advance registration is required. To register or for more information please contact Catherine Ecker at cecker@archtoronto.org or call 705 728 2985 ext. 115.