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

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1 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. As to venial sin, I am unclear what this means anymore. The distinction between mortal and venial sins is as valid today as it ever was. Mortal sin is that which is so serious as to fundamentally compromise one s relationship with God, others and self. Venial sin involves less serious matters, and it does not compromise one s moral integrity in the way that mortal sin does. I would estimate, as a confessor, that the vast majority of sins that people confess are venial sins. Knowing whether one has committed a mortal or venial sin demands careful examination of conscience and discernment of heart and soul, as well as a determination of the degree of knowledge and consent involved in the sin. While the Church has always held that sacramental confession is required as the normal means of reconciliation with God after mortal sin, it strongly urges that Catholics have recourse to confession for all sins. Certainly venial sins are forgiven through means other than confession (such as fasting, prayer, almsgiving and good works, reception of Holy Communion, at the Penitential Rite at the beginning of Mass ( Lord, have mercy )); yet confession is a privileged mode for the forgiveness of venial sins. Mortal sins are easier to identify than venial sins. In the early Church, the three major sins were apostasy, murder and adultery. It may be that most Catholics do not often commit sins that can be described as mortal. Venial sins are very frequent, however, though often more vague than mortal sins. One can identify venial sins more readily through an examination of conscience concerning the good deeds that one has failed to do. Through an examination of conscience, one can discern the ways in which one has failed morally. A Catholic should never feel reluctant to go to confession for the forgiveness of venial sins. Nor should a priest ever make someone feel awkward when he or she has no mortal sins to confess. One of the primary roles of a confessor is to assist people in the identification of their sins. For that reason, if one is not sure what one should confess, then the assistance of the priest should be sought. Msgr. M. Francis Mannion FAITH FIRST children s classes at Holy Name Saturday, September 21: please arrive a few minutes early! Level 6: 1:45-3:00 Level 3: 3:15-4:30 Please be sure to bring your workbook, missal, pencil and eraser. 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

2 WELCOME BACK YOUTH NIGHT All youth ages 8-16 are invited to our first Youth Night of the new Pastoral year. It is a chance to see old friends and make new ones. Games, surprise theme, prayer and lots of fun and snacks. Come one and all and bring your friends for this Friday, September 20 at 7 pm, at church. Questions? Kevin ( ) has answers! ARE YOU A SEPARATED OR DIVORCED CATHOLIC? Come and share with others in the same situation, be supported, get some straight answers on Church teaching, or just listen. Friday, September 20, at 7:00 in the parish library. You are invited to bring your children who can take part in our youth activities that same evening (see Youth Night above). Just come along or contact (sararedavinci@msn.com). PARISH BEREAVEMENT GROUP Thursday, Sept. 9:30 am, and every 2 nd Thursday thereafter. If you have lost a loved one recently (or not-so-recently), sharing with others in the same situation can help ease your grief and find new meaning in life with Christ. Contact Deirdre Rochefort at darochefort@sympatico.ca or (450) FOR MARRIAGES IN TROUBLE? Don t give up! Seminars to help heal and renew troubled marriages. The Retrouvaille ( rediscover ) the international (Canadian-founded) program. See for Canadian dates. Of course, your priests are happy to meet you for assistance and refer you to professional counselling if indicated. Give your marriage every chance, for your and your children s sake. And do choose a marriage counsellor carefully: not all share the sacramental Catholic view of marriage: a vowed lifetime commitment 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. WORDS TO PONDER You must remember to love people and use things, rather than to love things and use people. Archbishop Fulton Sheen

3 THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sanctuary lamp for the week of September 15 Marion Garramone by Diane Galley Saturday, September 14 (The Exaltation of the Cross) 5:00 Nicola Pace by Annina Pace Sunday, September 15 (Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:30 Special Intention for Rafal Luszcz by his mother 11:00 Parishioners Monday, September 16 (St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian, martyrs) 9:00 Wilhelmine Schulz by a Parishioner 7:30 René Brimo by the Prayer Group Tuesday, September 17 9:00 Mass of Thanksgiving by Clara Lobo 5:00 Alessio Piccoli by the family Wednesday, September 18 9:00 Alois & Mary Ritschdorff by Elfrieda Dallaire 4:00 Mass at Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital 5:00 Jessie Piper by Deirdre Rochefort Thursday, September 19 9:00 Valentin Fuchs by Barb 5:00 Wilhelmine Schulz by Richard & Ann Cormier Friday, September 20 St. Andrew Kim and companions, martyrs) 9:00 Mary & Abraham Moses Claman by Thelma 5:00 Souls in Purgatory by Mr. & Mrs. Emmett McCoy Saturday, September 21 (St. Matthew, apostle, evangelist) 12:00 Deceased members of the Falcone & Pertugia families 5:00 Frank & Anne Malick by the family CALLED HOME TO THE FATHER Otis Daley, formerly of this parish. 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)