Second Sunday of Lent Genesis Timothy 1.8b-10 Matthew Mass Intentions Saturday March 11 Sunday

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1 Second Sunday of Lent The calling of Abraham, father of the people of God. Genesis God called us to be holy and gives us life and immortality through the Gospel. 2 Timothy 1.8b-10 Jesus face shone like the sun. Matthew Mass Intentions Saturday March 11 5:00 pm Mass: Ryan Crowther Sunday March 12 / 2-Lent Second Collection: Church Projects Daylight Saving Time Begins..Don t forget Spring Forward 8:00 am Sacred Heart Mass: Patsy Robbins 9:00 am Mass: Dona Novosky Rite of Calling Candidates for Lenten Renewal for Baptized 11:00 am Mass: George Jollymore 1:00 pm G.A. Infant Baptism Monday March 13 12:10 pm Mass: Joe Zito 7:00 pm CWL Mass: Burnie Walsh Tuesday March 14 12:10 pm Mass: Edward Pires Wednesday March 15 9:00 am Mass: Erlinda DeVera 12:05 pm Lenten Series- Reading: Matthew 20:17-28 Preacher: Bishop Mark Condon Reformed Episcopal Church of Canada Reception to follow in the parish hall

2 Thursday March 16 12:10 pm Mass: Pat Egan Friday March 17 / St. Patrick, Bishop 12:10 pm Mass: Rita and Andrew McGlinchey 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross Reflections inspired by beloved Saint Francis of Assisi, led by The Catholic Women s League Saturday March 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor 9:00 am Mass: Anselmo Ayson Jr. 5:00 pm Mass: Frank & Loryanine Fitzpatrick s 60 th Wedding Anniversary Intention Sunday March 19 / 3-Lent 8:00 am Sacred Heart Mass: Audrey Burnie 9:00 am Mass: Patsy Robbins Scrutiny for Unbaptized 11:00 am Mass: Bob Chapman Please pray for those in our community who are sick: Bob Goodwin, Richard Sheridan and for those who have gone to be with the Lord especially: Curtis McSweeney and for victims of recent world tragedies. Rite of Election celebrated with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick took place at St. John Vianney in Barrie on Sunday, March 5, Team Leaders and Elect were present Fr. Prasanth George, Sandy MacNeil, Rebecca Scarr-Nicol, Christine Scarr, Shannon Cadman, Aaron Ball, Rider Ball and Andrew Brown. Congratulations to the newly Elect and please pray for them on their journey.

3 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT March 12, 2017 Living the Gospel by providing for vocations to the priesthood Living and studying at St. Augustine'ss can bring untold blessings into the lives of those entering ministry, shares Mattt McCarthy, a current Seminarian. Matt s interest in sports and his desire to enter the priesthood and minister to those in his community, gives him an opportunity to serve the Church in a unique way. At ShareLife-funded agencies such as Serra House, St. Augustine s and Redemptoris Mater Seminaries, individuals undergo extensive theological education and practical field training. Through ShareLife, you are helping to sustain vocations to the priesthood and inspire discernment for God s call. Last year ShareLife helped support 70 seminarians in their formation studies. Wednesday Lenten Noon Hour Series 2017 Take time for some quiet reflection during Lent. Guardian Angels Church will be hosting the Ecumenical Series every Wednesday in Lent beginningg at 12:05 pm with special guest speakers and music. Please join us following the service for Soup, Coffee & Tea in the parish hall. Free will offering. Catholic Women s League will hold their monthly meeting this Monday, March 13 beginning with Mass at 7:00 pm. Meeting to follow in the parish hall. * The CWL will be doing The Stations of The Cross this Friday, March 17 at 6:30 pm. Come and See Weekend Friday, March 17 (Begins at 7:00 pm) to Sunday, March 19 at St. Augustine s Seminary. Inviting single Catholic men 18 years and older, to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God s call for their lives. Time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ s disciples as a Catholic priest. Please contact the Office of Vocations at

4 St. Patrick s Day Dinner-Saturday, March 18 th The Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Women s League are hosting a St. Patrick s Dinner in the parish hall. Traditional Corn Beef & Cabbage. Tickets are $ Social hour at 6:00 pm. Dinner at 7:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased following today s Mass or by calling Graham at or Sue at Farewell Social for Jeffrey Moellman Sunday, March 26 following the 9:00 am Mass Please come and join us for a special Farewell Social in the parish hall following 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, March 26 to give our best wishes to Jeff and his family for his new Ministry at St. Mary s Cathedral in Kingston. Everyone is welcome! Faith Formation Learn more about the Holy Mass through video talks by Dr. Scott Hahn as we discuss the book The Lamb s Supper. Come out to three morning or three evening sessions in the Guardian Angels parish hall on Thursdays at 10:30 am starting March 23; Fridays after Stations of the Cross at 6:30 pm on March 24, March 31, April 7. Please contact Anne Buchanan at for more information.

5 Other Up Coming Masses Mar 13 Birchmere Retirement Home Mass Agnes Frederick s Int. 10:00 am Mar 16 Champlain Manor Mass: Donor s Int. 10:00 am Diocesan-Wide Day of Confessions Spread the Grace! Tuesday, March 28, :00 am-noon 7:00-8:00 pm Guardian Angels Church Invites everyone from Sacred Heart, St. Columbkille and St. Francis of Assisi Churches for this healing Sacrament. MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS-FOR LENT 2017 The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift 2.Sin blinds us The parable is unsparing in its description of the contradictions associated with the rich man. Unlike poor Lazarus, he does not have a name; he is simply called a rich man. His opulence was seen in his extravagant and expensive robes. Purple cloth was even more precious than silver and gold, and was thus reserved to divinities (cf. Jer10:9) and kings, while fine linen gave one an almost sacred character. The man was clearly ostentatious about his wealth, and in the habit of displaying it daily: He feasted sumptuously every day. In him we can catch a dramatic glimpse of the corruption of sin, which progresses in three successive stages: love of money, vanity and pride. The Apostle Paul tells us that the love of money is the root of all evils (1 Tim 6:10). It is the main cause of corruption and a source of envy, strife and suspicion. Money can come to dominate us, even to the point of becoming a tyrannical idol. Instead of being an instrument at our service for doing good and showing solidarity towards others, money can chain us and the entire world to a selfish logic that leaves no room for love and hinders peace. The parable then shows that the rich man s greed makes him vain. His personality finds expression in appearances, in showing others what he can do. But his appearance masks an interior emptiness. His life is a prisoner to outward appearances, to the most superficial and fleeting aspects of existence.

6 The lowest rung of this moral degradation is pride. The rich man dresses like a king and acts like a god, forgetting that he is merely mortal. For those corrupted by love of riches, nothing exists beyond their own ego. Those around them do not come into their line of sight. The result of attachment to money is a sort of blindness. The rich man does not see the poor man who is starving, hurting, lying at his door. Looking at this character, we can understand why the Gospel so bluntly condemns the love of money: No one can be the slave of two masters: he will either hate the first and love the second, or be attached to the first and despise the second. You cannot be the slave both of God and of money (Mt6:24). To be continued Parish Stewardship Guardian Angels Parish March 4/ March 6/ Total Donation: $3,475 $4,010 Thank you everyone for your most generous donation. Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.