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OCTOBER 4TH, 2020 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WEEK OF OCTOBER 4TH, 2020 Monday, October 5th, 2020
Gal 1:6-12; Lk 10:25-37
7:00 p.m. Mass – Repose of the Souls of: Monsignor Fr. Roger
Formosi; Jose Noriega, Carlos Antezana; Intentions of: Colleen Gamble.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
Gal 1:13-24, Lk 10:38-42
7:00 p.m. Mass – Repose of the Souls of: Helen & William
Yanchus, Patrick Conroy, Olympia Santoro, Felesmina & Antonio Soares, Noella Lobo; ; Intentions of: Dexter Amorillio.
Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Lk 11:1-4
9:00 a.m. Mass - Repose of the Souls of: Rolando & Rosario
DeLeon; Intentions of: The Gamble Family, Michael Dunn & Family.
9:30-10:30 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, October 8
th, 2020
Gal 3:1-5; Lk 11:5-13
9:00 a.m. Mass – Repose of the Souls of: Bruno Santia;
Intentions of: Michael Dunn & Family; Stephen & Carol Norris
Friday, October 9
th, 2020
Gal 3:7-14; Lk 11:15-26
9:00 a.m. Mass - Mass of Thanksgiving for the Misa Family.
28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday, October 10th
, 2020
11:00 a.m. Mass for Those Who Died During the Pandemic
5:00 p.m. Intentions of our Parishioners & Benefactors Sunday, October 11
th, 2020
Is 25:6-10a, Phil 4:12-14, Mt 22:1-14
9:00 a.m. Intentions of our Parishioners & Benefactors
11:00 a.m. Intentions of our Parishioners & Benefactors
HEALTH PROTOCOLS: PLEASE STAY HOME, if you experience Elevated Temperatures, Fever, Cough, and Headache or feel unwell. WEAR A MASK! Please bring your own. You must wear a Mask in order to Receive Communion! Masks are available at a donation of $2.00. SANITIZE your hands frequently; PHYSICAL DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES – Keep 6 FEET from your fellow parishioner; AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE AND SURFACES WITH YOUR HANDS ; Use the WASHROOM only if an Emergency. One person allowed in washrooms at a time.
WATER FOUNTAINS AND HOLY WATER FONTS are out of service.
TO CONTINUE THE CLEANING PROTOCOL IN THE WEEKS AHEAD, WE ARE IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CLEAN AFTER ALL SUNDAY MASSES. The cleaning process is light (no heavy cleaning) and quick as we have new foggers which can clean the pews within minutes. We use professional Industrial Cleaning Solutions. If you can help, please
contact the Parish Office.
SSVP Back 2 School. On Weds Sept 2 the Society of Saint Vincent de
Paul volunteers handed out gift cards to vulnerable and at risk families from our parish neighbourhood. This event took place with social distancing and masks, so that over 150 kids (ages 5-18 years) can buy school supplies, backpack or a new pair of shoes. THANK YOU TO ALL THE GENEROUS SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE HELPED FUND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT
WITH DONATIONS OF CASH OR PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENTS. The families were extremely grateful!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CORRESPONDENCE (CATECHISM)
PROGRAM AT MARY MOTHER OF GOD! Is your child attending a Public or Private School in our parish community? Mary Mother of God Parish offers a Religious Catholic Education correspondence program. In order for your child to receive the Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion or Confirmation, it is required that they receive ongoing (year by year) Catholic faith development. Register on-line
(www.mmogp.ca) today! Click on the Faith Development tab and then “Catechetics”. For further information, contact Debbie Frey – [email protected]
Respect Life Sunday is an occasion dedicated to focusing on the value and sanctity of human life. We take this opportunity on the first Sunday of October to educate ourselves, advance the
culture of life, and dedicate ourselves to prayer. Halton Alive educates and equips the communities of Halton about pro-life issues so they can make well informed decisions and give wise counsel to others in need. Our theme this year is recognizing and treasuring the elderly. Make a difference by joining our Inspire Hope campaign. Consider making a donation towards pro-life education today!
"Please join us for our 32nd annual Life Chain on Sunday, Oct. 4th,
2020. This is a peaceful, prayerful, silent pro-life witness for the
unborn in our community. Join thousands of pro-lifers across North
America as we make a one hour visual statement of solidarity to end
abortion and honour the lives of over 54 million children lost to
abortion. Stand for those without a voice! Meet at Fairview & Maple
St. in Burlington from 2:30 - 3:30pm on Sunday, Oct. 4th.
BAPTISM PREPARATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are in
need of additional volunteers to assist with baptism preparation. You would lead one class in the month on a Wed. evening for one hour. You would also assist Fr. Issac with the Baptism Celebrations on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. (for one hour). Your commitment is for one month only and rotation every 3-4 months. Please contact the parish office if you can help. 905-337-2184; [email protected].
WELCOME BACK! Dear Parishioners, it is a joy to be with you
once again as a faith community and to receive our Lord in Holy Communion. The Provincial Government has directed a maximum of 30% occupancy. For our parish that represents approx. 250-300 people per mass. Entrance to the parish is first come first serve. Once our maximum number is reached, OUR DOORS MUST CLOSE. We average 140-195 parishioners in attendance at our recent Sunday masses.
MASS & RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE & ADORATION
Our Mass Schedule returns to normal, pre pandemic. For those who are elderly or whose immune system is compromised, and those who are hesitant to return to church at this time, know that the obligation to participate in Sunday mass is suspended until further notice, as directed
by Bishop Crosby. PLEASE CONSIDER COMING TO ONE OF
OUR WEEKDAY MASSES INSTEAD OF SUNDAY MASS. The
numbers are smaller (35-50). THE SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION takes place on Saturday’s beginning at 3:45
p.m. Our Clergy are also available following weekday morning masses for confession. Please line up by the confessional and MAINTAIN SOCIAL
DISTANCING. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
takes place on Wednesday - 9:30 am to 10:30 A.M.
OCTOBER 4TH, 2020 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
CHURCH AND OFFICE HOURS – PERSONAL PRAYER The Church Building will be open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for
Personal Prayer.
Our office operates Monday to Friday – partially on site and partially remotely.
Staff are available Tues-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon if you require on site
assistance. Entrance into the office is restricted to staff. If you do require an
appointment, please call the office to schedule. You will meet with the Pastor
as required following strict health protocols. We ask you to use the main
reception glass window or the wood door to conduct business at a distance. We
encourage you to communicate with the parish, including the purchase of mass
intentions and cards over the phone or by e-mail. We can leave the card for you
to pick up. Please leave a message on our voice machine.
We accept cheque, cash or debit/credit (manual transaction by calling the
office) for all donations or payment of fees. Donations can also be made
through CanadaHelps.Org which you can access from our website www.mmogp.ca. Canada Helps receipts you directly.
Struggling After an Abortion? Either your own, or someone
else’s? Do you feel alone, emotional, or angry? Project Rachel is
available to help. This confidential service allows people to work
through their feelings on an individual basis, with a trained
counsellor, and find hope and healing. Please contact us at 905-
526-1999 or 1-888-385-3850.
The Gathering: Do you believe in the power of prayer? Does your heart ache for the unborn and those considering abortion? Join us at The Gathering as we pray over the issue of abortion and euthanasia, for the unborn,
and for our Nation’s leaders. Let’s refocus on the power of prayer to change our culture. Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2020; Time: 9:30-10:30 am; Location: St. George’s 4691 Palladium Way, Burlington Or participate from home via Zoom (registration is required). Please visit us online for Covid related restrictions. haltonalive.ca/thegathering or contact Tawnya Stanus at (905) 632-3232.
Parenting Tip of the Month: The COVID-19 pandemic has
changed the way we live in very real ways. Children are not
immune to the impact that the virus has had and have probably
heard more than we realize between media news clips and
overhearing adults talking. This is a time to talk to your children
and help them understand more fully what is going on in the
world. Tell them that they can help themselves and others to be
healthy and safe by following the instructions given by their
parents, by teachers at school and by other adults who care for
them. Remind them that our Catholic faith adheres to the fact
that every person has dignity and each of us has to do our part to
keep all people as safe as possible. As a family pray daily for all
people to remain vigilant in their actions so we can defeat this
virus. Empowering our children with concrete information and
actions to undertake can prevent the development of very real
anxieties from developing.
Marriage Tip of the Month: Couple relationships
often experience strain during times of stress and the
last several months have provided some of the highest stress many couples have faced. It is
important to step back and recognize why tensions
might be running high and then engage in actions
that can release the pent up stress. Try cooking
together, walking, biking or hiking together, praying together, or any activity that will bring laughter to
the day. It may even mean finding ways to have some
time apart, whether that be one person being outside
while the other is in, or one person being on one floor
of the house, while the other is on another. Time
together is wonderful, but too much can be distressing! Remember that you are in this together
and together you can find ways to feel connected and
beat any feelings of stress.
Experiencing Stress in Your Marriage? Thinking about
Separation or Divorce? – Is your marriage not what you hoped
it would be? Are you, or a relative or friend, heading for a
possible divorce? Retrouvaille is designed to help marriages
regain their health. The Retrouvaille program is highly
successful in saving marriages and in helping them to thrive. For
confidential information about, or to register for the program
beginning with a weekend on Oct. 23, 2020. Please call 905-
664-5212 or email: [email protected] or visit the website
at www.retrouvaille.org.
VOCATION VIEW: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 4, 2020. Listen for the voice of God. Are you being called to be a priest? If God is calling you, contact Fr. Michael King, Vocation Director, Diocese of Hamilton at 905-528-7988. [email protected] ; www.hamiltondiocese.com
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OCTOBER 4TH, 2020 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME