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THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS The Son of Man must be lifted up on the Cross.

of eternal life. By this power, sin is overcome. People receive forgiveness of their sins at the price of the Sacrifice of Christ. They find again the life of God which had been lost by sin.

The Cross of Christ on Golgotha has become for all time the centre of this saving work of God.

1 THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS The Son of Man must be lifted up on the Cross. Whoever believes in him, whoever sees in this Cross and in the Crucified One the Redeemer of the world, whoever looks with faith on the redemptive death of Jesus on the Cross, finds in him the power of eternal life. By this power, sin is overcome. People receive forgiveness of their sins at the price of the Sacrifice of Christ. They find again the life of God which had been lost by sin. This is the meaning of the Cross of Christ. This is its power. God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved. The Cross of Christ on Golgotha has become for all time the centre of this saving work of God. Christ is the Saviour of the world, because in him and through him the love with which God so loved the world is continuously revealed: God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. Being saved means that every man and woman can be healed of the sin that poisoned the human family and all history. Jesus says to his Apostles after his Resurrection: Those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven. And as he says it he shows them the wounds of his crucifixion, to let them know that it is precisely in the Cross that the power to forgive sins is hidden, the power to heal consciences and human hearts. Generation after generation passes. And in the midst of this passing, the Cross of Christ remains. Through the Cross, God continuously proclaims to the world the infinite love which no created evil is able to overcome. Yes, the Cross remains, so that in it the world, indeed every human person, may find the way of salvation. For it is by this Cross that the world is saved! Blessed John Paul II The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is celebrated on September 14. THE CATHOLIC FAITH ALIVE ( RCIA ) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins on Thursday, September 7 pm. Learn what we believe as Catholics and why. For all, especially those thinking of becoming Catholic or who are not yet Confirmed. Join Fr. Jason Piper and his team and learn in an open atmosphere of discussion, prayer and friendship. No charge, no obligation, and excellent activity for the Year of Faith. Contact Fr. Jason at (450) or at fatherjpiper@gmail.com JOIN THE PARISH CHOIR To join the Sunday 11:00 choir, contact Choir Director Maria Ondrechak at (450) , or see her after Sunday Masses. No experience necessary! Next rehearsal Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. (For the 5:00 Mass children s choir, just come at 4:00 on Saturday or call Dan at (450) ) CHOMEDEY SENIORS (55+) CLUB The season s first meeting: Thursday, September 12, at 11:00 in the church. For area residents 55+. Contact Maureen Lizée, President (450)

Welcome to our new parishioners! We invite you to introduce yourself to one of the priests.

You can also visit the parish office (the hours are listed in this bulletin), meet our Secretary and pick up Sunday offering envelopes (tax deductible). We look forward to meeting you. Fr.

Jason Piper, Associate RECENTLY BAPTIZED AT HOLY NAME Samantha Grace Alessi, daughter of Domenico Alessi & Jennifer Ann Hegyes; Nicolas Liam Artiss, son of Bryan Neil Artiss & Giuliana Ciarma; Jaden

2 Welcome to our new parishioners! We invite you to introduce yourself to one of the priests. You can register as a parishioner by filling out an orange form to be found on the table at the back of the church. You can also visit the parish office (the hours are listed in this bulletin), meet our Secretary and pick up Sunday offering envelopes (tax deductible). We look forward to meeting you. Fr. Peter Sabbath, Pastor, and Fr. Jason Piper, Associate RECENTLY BAPTIZED AT HOLY NAME Samantha Grace Alessi, daughter of Domenico Alessi & Jennifer Ann Hegyes; Nicolas Liam Artiss, son of Bryan Neil Artiss & Giuliana Ciarma; Jaden Max Gabriel Bellotti, son of Eric Bellotti & Tania Di Giovanni; Jayden Camara, son of Antonio Nelson Camara & Stephanie De Luca; Averen John Chollampel, son of John A. Chollampel & Mitzi C. Chollampel; Lucas Alessio D Amico-Araya, son of Brandon Anthony D Damico & Stéphanie Araya- Sanhueza; Arthur Enrique Gonzalez Walter, son of Trina Gonzalez Walter; Caterina Lucy Greco, daughter of Paolo Greco & Marilyn Ricci; Chidubem Jaden Iloanusi, son of Gilbert Iloanusi & Ikodiya Mbonu; Juliana Andaya Mathieu, daughter of Martin Mathieu & Maria Oliva Andaya; Mia Meglioli, daughter of Matteo Meglioli & Ifigenia Lorentzatos; Jordan Avery Miller, son of Shaun Miller & Shella Moyse; Alexa Grace Katherine Tait, daughter of Christopher Tait & Cassandra Hough; Evan Lukas Wagner, son of Stephan Wagner & Christena Lawrence; and Thomas Robert Mario White, son of Philipp White & Krystina Palladino. Congratulations to our new Catholics and their families, and a warm welcome to the children into the Body of Christ and to our parish community. PARISH FINANCE UPDATE Last Sunday s collection: $3, Many thanks to all! WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS This fall, Salt + Light invites you on a spiritual journey to the very home of our Christian faith. From November 9-19, follow in the footsteps of Christ as you are invited to join us on a journey to Israel and Jordan for 10 days of prayer, reflection and sightseeing led by Fr. Peter Sabbath. For more info, call , ext 239 or visit saltandlighttv.org/blessedjourneys. There will be an information meeting with Liz Dachuk (of Toronto s Connaissance Travel) at Holy Name of Jesus on Sunday, September 15 at 3 pm.

3 THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sanctuary lamp for the week of September 8 Special Intention by Irene Estok Saturday, September 7 5:00 José Da Costa & Natividad & Manuel Raposo by Aura Maria Da Costa Sunday, September 8 (Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:30 Special Intention for Maria Vary by the Ardelean family 11:00 Parishioners Monday, September 9 9:00 Jacques Charlebois by his wife 7:30 Special Intention for Cliffeline Young by the Prayer Group Tuesday, September 10 9:00 Valentin Fuchs by Joanne & James Wetteroff 5:00 Elisa Cayanan & Atanacia Cunanan by Thelma Wednesday, September 11 9:00 Souls in Purgatory by Mr. & Mrs. Emmett McCoy 4:00 Mass at Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital 5:00 Lisa Malick by the family Thursday, September 12 9:00 Hans Tapler by the family 5:00 Valentin Fuchs by Ann & Barry Ledingham Friday, September 13 (St. John Chrysostom, bishop, doctor) 9:00 For favours obtained by a Parishioner 5:00 Mary Cassidy by Martha & Rudy Caluori Saturday, September 14 (The Exaltation of the Holy Cross) 12:00 Domenico & Camilla Rossi by John & Tonie Rossi 5:00 Nicola Pace by Annina Pace CALLED HOME TO THE FATHER Manuel Quimpo, husband of Yolanda. Our deepest sympathies to the family. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

4 Holy Name of Jesus Parish tel: (450) fax: (450) Facebook: HNOJ Parish CLERGY AT YOUR SERVICE Father Peter Sabbath, Pastor Father Jason Piper, Assistant RELIGIOUS ED (Faith First) Elyse Malick, Parish Catechetical Leader (450) YOUTH MINISTRY Kevin Reda: (450) Amy Al Simaani (450) MUSIC DIRECTOR Maria Ondrechak: (450) Children s choir Dan Rossiter (450) rosd2004@yahoo.ca WARDENS Mr. Leonard Drudi Ms. Anna Di Nunzio Mr. Dino Fontes Mr. Nick Furfaro Mr. Salvatore Santangelo Ms. Sara Vinci CONFESSIONS Before all Masses or by request. BAPTISMS Last Sunday of the month at 12:30. Please register well ahead at the office. WEDDINGS Contact the parish office at least six months before your wedding & booking the hall. SICK & SHUT-INS VISITS For a home visit, Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick, contact one of our priests at the parish office. SOCIAL COMMITTEE Parish social/fund-raising activities. Contact Sal Santangelo: (450) CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB Contact Joan Longo: (514) PRAYER MEETING Mondays following 7:30 Mass. RCIA (adult faith education) Contact Fr. Jason Piper ( ) or Anna Di Nunzio (450) SUNDAY MASSES Saturday :00 pm Sunday :30 & 11 WEEKDAY MASSES Monday am & 7:30 pm Tuesday to Friday & 5 Wednesday (Jewish Rehab)....4 pm Saturday noon First Friday.. 9 am & 7:00 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday to Friday... 9:30 to 5 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00, 1:00-4:30 or call anytime to contact a priest Tina Pilato, secretary office@hnoj.ca Deirdre Rochefort, treasurer accountant@bell.net MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP Devotions on Tuesday after 9:00 Mass. KNIT ONE, PRAY TWO Every Wednesday 3-5. Claire (450) or claire_bishop@hotmail.com MASS & PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS First Friday of every month, 7:00 p.m. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS An international fraternal service organization for Catholic men. Contact Robert Gervais (450) MEN S GROUP 7:30 Saturday mornings at church. Prayer, intercession, adoration, discussion. Contact Fr. Peter Sabbath (450) LEGION OF MARY An apostolate of prayer and service. Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Library.

5 SEPARATED & DIVORCED GROUP 3 rd Friday evening of the month. Contact: Giuseppe (450) , or Sara (450) or sararedavinci@msn.com BEREAVEMENT GROUP Contact Deirdre Rochefort (450)

PARISH FINANCE UPDATE Last Sunday s collection: $3, Many thanks to all!

PARISH FINANCE UPDATE Last Sunday s collection: $3, Many thanks to all! HERE S A QUESTION ON VENIAL SINS I know that the Church urges frequent confession. But what if one has no mortal sins to confess? I am reluctant to go to confession because of the absence of mortal sins.