10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 9, 2024)

If you or a family member is sick please let us know and we shall add their name to our prayer list which is posted in the gathering space of the church.

We remember in prayer those who have died recently including: Mary Harrison, Ann Marie Walsh, Joyce Keays, IItalia Zecca, Peter Boyle and Ellie Kennedy.

Visiting the Hospital: if you or a family member are admitted to RVH please let them know you are Catholic and call the parish office to inform us. If you wish to receive Holy Communion please let the parish office know and one of our pastoral visitors will come to see you.

Celebrating the Liturgy of the Word with Children

We will celebrate a separate Liturgy of the Word with children today, on Sunday, June 9^th and June 23^rd during the 12 noon Mass. All children between the ages of 4 and 8 are invited to participate. The children and leaders are sent after the Opening Prayer and they return during the Preparation of the Gifts. 

If you are interested in becoming a leader or have questions please contact David at dmurdoch@archtoronto.org.

The Offertory Collection

We require people at each Sunday (Saturday evening) Mass to assist with the offertory collection. There is a simple protocol to follow which allows for a smooth process. There is no schedule, you are asked to sign in before Mass begins. If you have any questions or are able to assist with this important ministry please speak with David Murdoch or send him an email at dmurdoch@archtoronto.org.

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.

ShareLife

Living the Gospel by supporting people with special needs

When you give to ShareLife, you help people with developmental disabilities and their family members through an agency called Mary Centre. Here’s how your contribution makes a difference in the lives of those served by this remarkable Catholic agency:

“Thank you to all who donate to ShareLife. With each donation we receive, we are able to attain our goals of assisting people in their efforts in building a good life.”

– Don Walker, Mary Centre.  Transform someone’s life today.

Our parish goal is $136,500.00

We have raised over $95,390 to date.

Please give generously through the parish or at sharelife.org/donate.

Thank you for your support.

All Adults 55+ - Ministry with Maturing Adults

All are welcome to attend the various sessions offered for those in the second half of life. 

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

Christian Meditation is an ancient form of contemplative prayer rooted in the Christian tradition. We will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 on Zoom. All are welcome! If you are interested in learning more about this form of prayer please contact Catherine Ecker. (cecker@archtoronto.org or 705 728 2985 ext. 115)

Alumni Writing Group:  this is a gathering for those who have already completed the Life Story Writing program. The monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Room.

June is Seniors’ Month: Celebrating the Gift of Years!

All adults in the second half of life are invited to join us for lunch on Wednesday, June 19^th at 12:00 p.m. to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of years.

We will provide soup, buns, and beverages. You are invited to bring either a salad, main course, finger food or dessert to feed four.

Join us for fellowship, good food, and door prizes as we celebrate the gift of years!

To assist with planning please sign up after Mass on June 8 / 9 or June 15 /16 or contact Catherine Ecker at cecker@archtoronto.org or call 705 728 2985 ext. 115.  All are welcome! 

Ordinary Time

We have entered the season of Ordinary Time. The décor in the worship space has changed as we have returned to the green of Ordinary Time. Green reminds us of life. This span of Ordinary Time extends to November 24^th when we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King.

Each Sunday (Saturday evening) when we gather with the Body of Christ to give praise to God we are nourished from the table of God’s Word and the table of the Eucharist.  The nourishment we receive strengthens us to live as the Body of Christ for the life of the world.

A Prayer for Ordinary Time

God of wisdom and love, source of all good,

send your Spirit to teach us your truth

and guide our actions in your way of peace.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

God for ever and ever. Amen

Youth Ministry

LifeTeen Wrap-Up Party!  Come and celebrate a fantastic year in ministry and join us on Saturday, June 15^th, 2024 at a potluck/bonfire at the Barks’ house..  Pease bring something to share, clothes to be outside, and be ready to have a fun night of games!  Please email stmarysyouthministrybarrie@gmail.com for more information and location.

A Hugh Thank you for Our Parish Picnic!

Thank you to all who attended our parish picnic this past weekend!  It was a fabulous afternoon of fellowship, great food, entertainment and activities for the youth!  Thank you to all who helped make the return of the parish picnic possible this year; the Knights of Columbus, Council 1626 for barbequing the delicious food, our Pastor, Father Larry, the music entertainment – Rob and Katie Bekking, and Jack Fitzgerald, the face painters, snow cone and cotton candy operators, all those who brought something to share, and our clean-up crew! 

Save the date for next year’s Parish Picnic:  Sunday, June 1^st, 2025.

Help for Hurting Marriages

Retrouvaille helps couples put the pieces of their marriage back together and rebuild loving relationships.  Retrouvaille is a French word meaning “rediscovery”.  It is a practical program about improving communication, building a stronger marriage, and helping couples re-discover the love they had for each other.  It is a three-phase program consisting of a live-in weekend followed by a number of post-weekend sessions with the final phase of monthly small-group support meetings.  For confidential information please call 416-281-6007 or visit www.torontoretrouvaille.com. 

Strong and healthy marriages lead to happy, loving and vibrant families.