Readings: Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time We will serve the Lord, for he is our God. Joshua 24.1-2a, 15-17, 18b This is a great mystery, and I am applying it to Christ and the Church. Ephesians 4.32-5.1-2, 21-32++ Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. John 6.53, 60-69 Mass Intentions 5:00 pm Mass: Brian Wells Saturday, August 25 Sunday, August 26 / 21-B 9:00 am Mass: Rose Cipolla 11:00 am Mass: Peggy Jones Monday, August 27 12:10 pm Mass: People of the Church Tuesday, August 28 St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor 12:10 pm Mass: Graziano Vavala
Wednesday, August 29 The Passion Of St. John The Baptist 12:10 pm Mass: Patricia Anne Hannan Thursday, August 30 12:10 pm Mass: Antonio Vavala Friday, August 31 12:10 pm Mass: Eola Regan s 100 th Birthday Intention 9:00 am Mass: Peter Evans 5:00 pm Mass: Harry Singh Saturday, September 1 Sunday, September 2 / 22-B Second Collec on: Church Projects 9:00 am Mass: Eugene Marchildon 11:00 am Mass: Anthony D Souza We Pray that the God of compassion and kindness will uphold the sick; especially: Stanley Nowak and the suffering and the recovering and for those who have died: Evelyn Cansino, Margaret DeCoste and for victims of recent world tragedies.
Thinking about becoming Catholic? The Catholic Church welcomes new members through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a process of formation. RCIA includes prayer, spiritual direction and catechesis. New sessions will begin in September. To get started, call the Parish Office and make an appointment with Fr. Andrew. We welcome you. Guardian Angels Church Construction The Building Commission has advised that construction of the school lot; circle driveway and sidewalks will be closed with no access to the Church. The Adoration Chapel; Sewing Ministry; Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Vinnies will also be closed during the period of construction and will reopen in September. Parking for Sunday and Weekday Masses Parking on Penetang Street, Mundells if there is no funeral or visitations going on or Lion s Oval until August 31 st. When school commences no parking in Lion s Oval for the noon Mass. Saturday and Sunday Masses as usual Chairs will also be set up in the Church Hall with audio video from the main floor with Eucharist served at the appropriate time. This is for those having difficulty getting into the Church but would enter Church Hall from the Penetang Street entrance. Church Office Please park on Penetang Street. Enter the Church near the side steps (there will be a sign to direct you); cross in front of altar and proceed to the door beside religious articles room. Ring the door bell and someone will be with you shortly. The entrance will be open from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, closed for lunch from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and open from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday. Your full cooperation is requested during the period of construction. The end result will be a parking lot with more coordinated parking.
Bishop s Dinner Saturday, September 29, 2018 Cocktails at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm Menu: Surf and Turf Dinner; Cash Bar: Wine and Beer; Tickets: $100 each; Door Prize: $1500 Travel Voucher from Carlson Wagonlit Travel; 50 Screen TV-Compliments of Greg & Marg Reid (Electronic Lifestyles). Only 25 seats are unreserved. You can order your ticket by contacting: Stella Scrivo at 705-325-9804, Lorna Burrows at 705-326-7749 or the Parish Office at 705-326-2849 Ext. 121. It is important for you to know that ALL PROCEEDS STAY HERE AT Guardian Angels Church. Second Collection: Churchh Projects A second collection will be taken at all Masses September 1 / 2 for the special projects at our Churches. Guardian Angels Church: Building Fund Sacred Heart Church: We Look Forward Fund Catholic Women s League Catholic Women s League General Meeting will be held Monday, September 10 beginning with Mass at 7:00 pm followed by a Wine and Cheese meeting. Ladies (members only) please bring your school supplies to help out Orillia Youths. This meeting will have nominations for your next election 2019, for those who have not done so. Final 2019 elections will take place on November 12 meeting. Upcoming Event: CWL will host Northern Region n Leadership and Public Speaking Course in Guardian Angels Hall starting September 18 to October 23.
Coming Up Aug 27 Oak Terrace Mass: Donor s Intention - 10:00 am Aug 30 Spencer House Mass: Donor s Thanksgiving Int. - 10:00 am Sept 2 Second Collection: Church Projects Sept 3 Holiday: Labour Day; Parish Office Closed Guardian Angels Church Summer Office Hours Sunday: 8:45 am 1:45 pm Monday: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Tuesday: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am Noon Saturday: Office Closed (Closed for Lunch 12:15 to 1:15 pm) Public Holidays: Office Closed- Emergency, call: 326-2849, ext. 121 RCIC: Rite of Christian Initiation for Children Preparation for Baptism of children 2 to 12 years, who were not baptized as infants in the Catholic Church. Classes will begin Sunday, October 14 during the 9:00 am Mass in the St. Michael s Chapel for 5 weeks. Baptism will take place on Sunday, November 11 at 1:00 pm in Guardian Angels Church. To register please pick-up application form at the Parish Office.
APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION GAUDETEET EXSULTATE OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN TODAY S WORLD Continued YOUR MISSION IN CHRIST 23. This is a powerful summons to all of us. You too need to see the entirety of your life as a mission. Try to do so by listening to God in prayer and recognizing the signs that he gives you. Always ask the Spirit what Jesus expects from you at every moment of your life and in every decision you must make, so as to discern its place in the mission you have received. Allow the Spirit to forge in you the personal mystery that can reflect Jesus Christ in today s world. 24. May you come to realize what that word is, the message of Jesus that God wants to speak to the world by your life. Let yourself be transformed. Let yourself be renewed by the Spirit, so that this can happen, lest you fail in your precious mission. The Lord will bring it to fulfilment despite your mistakes and missteps, provided that you do not abandon the path of love but remain ever open to his supernatural grace, which purifies and enlightens. ACTIVITY THAT SANCTIFIES 25. Just as you cannot understand Christ apart from the kingdom he came to bring, so too your personal mission is inseparable from the building of that kingdom: Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness (Mt 6:33). Your identification with Christ and his will involves a commitment to build with him that kingdom of love, justice and universal peace. Christ himself wants to experience this with you, in all the efforts and sacrifices that it entails, but also in all the joy and enrichment it brings. You cannot grow in holiness without committing yourself, body and soul, to giving your best to this endeavour. 26. It is not healthy to love silence while fleeing interaction with others, to want peace and quiet while avoiding activity, to seek prayer while disdaining service. Everything can be accepted and integrated into our life in this world, and become a part of our path to holiness. We are called to be contemplatives even in the midst of action, and to grow in holiness by responsibly and generously carrying out our proper mission.
Guardian Angels Parish August 18/192018 August 19/202017 Total Donation: $3,330 $3,412 Thank you everyone for your most generous donation. Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.