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Sunday, June 21

10:00 AM – † Patrick Soares – † João Ferreira & João Garcia – † Humberto Bandiera & Brocca

family

12:00 PM – For the intentions of the Community of St. Anne’s Parish

Monday, June 22 9:15 AM – Richard Leduc & family Tuesday, June 23

9:15 AM – † Manuel Rodrigues and all deceased members of the Rodrigues & D’Souza families

Wednesday, June 24 9:15 AM – † Maria Gilda & Herculano Botelho – † Maria do Espirito Santo Ponte & Evaristo Jose de Sousa

Thursday, June 25 9:15 AM – † Mary & Reggie Schembri

Friday, June 26 9:15 AM – † Ernest Joseph DeSouza Saturday, June 27 9:15 AM – Fernando Pontes

Gospel: Matthew 10.26-33 – Whom to Fear

Be not Afraid

“Do not be afraid!” These words from Jesus in

today’s Gospel should be a source of reassurance for

all of His stewards. These same words were echoed

by St. John Paul II at his inaugural homily as Pope.

He said, “Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to

welcome Christ and accept his power. Help the

Pope and all those who wish to serve Christ and with

Christ’s power to serve the human person and the

whole of mankind. Do not be afraid. Open wide the

doors for Christ.”

As stewards of Christ, it is easy to succumb to

various fears. The fear of financial burdens, family

crises, health complications as well as the spiritual

fear of not being a “good” enough disciple. It is to

these fears and more that Jesus, and St. John Paul II,

says to be not afraid.

But how do we fight these temptations of fear? We

fight them through prayer and trust in God.

Whenever fears or worries take hold of our lives,

whenever we doubt the fruits or importance of our

stewardship, let us run to prayer. It is in those quiet

moments before the Lord that He will slowly reveal

His love for us which “casts out fear” (1 John 4:18).

Let us take a moment today to intentionally pray to

God, asking Him to fill us with greater trust in His

goodness.

JUNE 21, 2020 - TWELFTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

SANCTUARY LAMP NO. 1

Special Intention

SANCTUARY LAMP NO. 2

Special Intention

SACRED HEART LAMP

In memory of Nicola Proscia

ST. ANNE LAMP

In memory of Ron Lowell

DIVINE MERCY LAMP

In thanksgiving for blessings received - Anne

LAMP INTENTIONS

Offertory Lamps are available to burn for your intention for one week for $10.00 per candle. These burns from the Sunday to the Saturday. Please call the church office to book your lamps.

Please do not enter the church if you have a temperature, feel ill or have

been in contact with a COVID-19 positive individual over the past two

weeks.

Our Parish Campaign Goal: $ 62,100.00

Collection to Date: $ 9,064.00

Living the Gospel by supporting missions in the Global South

The Pastoral Mission Fund supports 226 projects in 25 countries in the Global South. These projects include programs run by the Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary in the remote Colombian village of El Pozon. In this village marked by killings and disappearances, the sisters provide food, job training, and hope – through prayer meetings, Confirmation classes and Bible studies. A grant from the Pastoral Mission Fund is helping the sisters conduct their important pastoral and mission work

Thank you for your generosity. Donations can be placed in the Dropbox provided by the

Westside entrance of the church or online

Parish Recruiting Volunteers for Church

Re-opening

- Cleaning Ministry - Outside & Inside Ushers - Greeters

Please email:

StAnnesBR@archtoronto.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FOR THE SICK Noreen Kearney David Beamish Joe Silva Bienvenido David Curtis Young Martine B. Pauline S. Joe Amaral Steven Rei Marcello Oliverio Karina Paloma Debbie C. Nancy & Leeanna

FOR THE DECEASED

PRAYER REQUESTS

UPCOMING ORDINATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD Upcoming Ordinations to the Priesthood will take place Saturday June 27, 2020 at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica at 10:00AM. Because of the restricted admission and attendance in our churches, attendance for the ordinations this year will be by invitation only. The ordinations will however, be live-streamed from the

Cathedral at https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/ The Office of Vocations will be featuring a few of our soon-to-be newest priests’ stories on their website at:

https://www.vocationstoronto.ca/copy-of-vocation-stories

Please pray for: Rev. Mr. Joshua Lobo Rev. Mr. Martin Dicuangco Rev. Mr. John Sutka Rev. Mr. Neil Pereira Rev. Mr. Michael Corpus Rev. Mr. Ji-Hwan Cho Rev. Mr. Andre Lima Rev. Mr. Rafał Bartosiński

The Lord continues to bless us with a plentiful harvest!

* Sunday Mass will begin next month as we need more time for preparation and training of volunteers *