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Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Continuing our catechesis on the
family, we now reflect on the
beauty of Christian marriage, that
sacrament which builds up the
community of the Church and
society. Marriage has been
inscribed in creation’s design by God, and, by his grace,
countless Christian men and women have lived married
life fully. Marriage is an act of faith in God’s plan for
humanity and an act of selfless love. Saint Paul tells us
that married love is an image of the love between Christ
and his Church; a husband is to love his wife as Christ
loved the Church, by giving himself completely for her.
When a man and a woman marry in the Lord, they
participate in the missionary life of the Church, by living
not only for themselves or their own family, but for all
people. Therefore the life of the Church is enriched
through every marriage which shows forth this beauty,
and is impoverished when marriage is disfigured in any
way. A couple which faithfully and courageously lives
the grace of this sacrament assists the Church in offering
the gifts of faith, hope and love to all people, and helps
others to experience these gifts in their married lives and
their families. May married couples live this mystery ever
more fully, trusting in God’s tenderness and the Church’s
maternal care.
National March for Life May 14, 2015 12:00 pm (noon) in Ottawa in front of Parliament on the Hill. Novena to the Holy Spirit May 15, 2015 - 6:30 pm Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery
May 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. Welland
Last Sunday’s Collection Offertory - $ 1977.60
Building Fund - $ 735.00 Bless you for your continued
generous support.
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2015 Saint Andrew the Apostle, pray for us Mass Schedule & Intentions from May 9 to May 17, 2015
POPE FRANCIS
General Audience
May 6, 2015
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. (John 15: 12-14)
From the book of Exodus—Chapter 6-11 How many plagues did
God bring upon the Egyptian Pharaoh to let the Israelites go?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10 Answer in Next Week’s Bulletin
Last Week’s Question: From the book of Exodus—Chapter 1-5 Who
bathed at the Nile, and noticing the basket among the reeds, she sent her
handmaid to fetch it? ANSWER: B The Pharaoh’s daughter
Upcoming Events
March for Life on May 14th in our Nation’s
Capital Ottawa. “Let Life Win”. To proclaim that we respect all human life and uphold
the dignity of all human beings.
For info see our notice board OR call 1-800-730-5358
Saturday
Sunday
Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5:00PM
9:00AM
11:00AM
7:00PM
9:00AM 9:00AM
6:30PM 9:00AM
5:00PM
9:00AM
11:00AM
† Milvia Mammoliti
by nieces Tina, Nancy & Rosa Giovinazzo
Antonio Gallo by Wife & family Giuseppe Giovinazzo by Sister & family Salvatore Giovinazzo by Wife & family
† Claude Poulin by family
Lucia Dicesare by Mr. & Mrs. A. Dicesare & family Gina Guglielmi
by Mr. & Mrs. A. Dicesare & family Giorgia Giovinazzo by Pasquale Giovinazzo
For us and all our dear ones
No Mass † Giorgia Giovinazzo by C. Giovinazzo
† Davi Clerow by Nardina Inneo † Linda Pincitore by Franco & Franca Sdao Rosary Recital at 81 Garon Ave.
† Dominic Rao by Maria Fazzalari
† The deceased members of the Nobile and Sdao families by Franco & Franca Sdao
Enrica Muzi by Daughter & family Robert & Teresa DiGioia
by Daughter-in-law Francis Filippi by Franco & Franca Sdao
For the health of Dawn Ann McDonald By Lydia Matchett
† Rosina & Alba Montemurro & family by Sister Ines Mauro Ernie LeBlanc by wife Julia
Salvatore Giovinazzo by George Sorbara For us and all our dear ones
Fight Against sex-ed curriculum continues
Premier Wynne (& Liberal party) are launching
their new controversial health and physical
education program in September 2015. Education
Minister Liz Sandals claims their was “strong
consensus” from the one parent they consulted at
each school. The number of parents objecting to
the implementation of this new curriculum
however, is increasing every day. Thoughts and
ideas of a convicted child porn offender were
used in the creation of this new program. These
expectations are going to enter the Catholic
schools as well!! Read the documents and make
your objections known; contact your MPP and
church leaders and express your concerns.
Pope’s Pastoral Works Collection In the weekend of May 23-24, Canadian Catholics are
asked to give generously to this papal collection, which is
passed on to the Holy Father for his use among those
stricken by natural disasters, such as the devastating
earthquake in Nepal. Response to Christ’s appeal for his
needy brothers and sisters will someday hear his words. In the name of Catholics everywhere, he displays Christ’s
love and compassion for those who suffer. Canada has
been consistent in giving such funds to the Holy See,
enabling the Pope to be even more
generous in times of disaster. Novena to the Holy Spirit
Schedule
Starting on Friday
May 15, 2015 @ 6:30PM
Friday May 15, 2015 6:30 pm
Saturday May 16, 2015 4:15 pm
Sunday May 17, 2015 6:30 pm
Monday May 18, 2015 6:30 pm
Tuesday May 19, 2015 6:30 pm
Wednesday May 20, 2015 6:30 pm
Thursday May 21, 2015 6:30 pm
Friday May 22, 2015 6:30 pm
Saturday May 23, 2015 4:15 pm Novena Ending before Pentecost Sunday
The history and background of the Rosary
(May is the month of Mary—Mother of our Lord)
The origins of the rosary are "sketchy" at best. The use of "prayer beads" and the
repeated recitation of prayers to aid in meditation stem from the earliest days of
the Church and has roots in pre-Christian times. Evidence exists from the Middle
Ages that strings of beads were used to count Our Fathers and Hail Marys.
Actually, these strings of beads became known as "Paternosters," the Latin for
"Our Father."
The structure of the rosary gradually evolved between the 12th and 15th centuries.
Eventually 50 Hail Marys were recited and linked with verses of psalms or other
phrases evoking the lives of Jesus and Mary. During this time, this prayer form
became known as the rosarium ("rose garden"), actually a common term to
designate a collection of similar material, such as an anthology of stories on the
same subject or theme. During the 16th century, the structure of the five-decade
rosary based on the three sets of mysteries prevailed.
Tradition does hold that St. Dominic (d. 1221) devised the rosary as we know it.
Moved by a vision of our Blessed Mother, he preached the use of the rosary in his
missionary work among the Albigensians, who had denied the mystery of Christ.
Some scholars take exception to St. Dominic's role in forming the rosary. The
earliest accounts of his life do not mention it, the Dominican constitutions do not
link him with it and contemporaneous portraits do not include it as a symbol to
identify the saint.
In 1922, Dom Louis Cougaud stated, "The various elements which enter into the
composition of that Catholic devotion commonly called the rosary are the product
of a long and gradual development which began before St. Dominic's time, which
continued without his having any share in it, and which only attained its final
shape several centuries after his death." However, other scholars would rebut that
St. Dominic not so much "invented" the rosary as he preached its use to convert
sinners and those who had strayed from the faith. Moreover, at least a dozen popes
have mentioned St. Dominic's connection with the rosary, sanctioning his role as
at least a "pious belief."
The fact that our Church continues to include the Feast of the Holy Rosary on the
liturgical calendar testifies to the importance and goodness of this form of prayer.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen said, "The rosary is the book of the blind, where souls
see and there enact the greatest drama of love the world has ever known; it is the
book of the simple, which initiates them into mysteries and knowledge more
satisfying than the education of other men; it is the book of the aged, whose eyes
close upon the shadow of this world, and open on the substance of the next. The
power of the rosary is beyond description."
Fr. Saunders is president of the Notre Dame Institute and associate pastor of
Queen of Apostles Parish, both in Alexandria.
Do you know that
we recite Rosary
every morning
before the Holy
Mass at 8.40AM
CWL Thank You The Catholic Women’s League would like to
take this opportunity to thank all the people
who donated items and their time for this
year’s Penny and Bake Sale that took place last
Sunday. Father Paul thanks the CWL for
organizing this event and also thanks all the
parishioners and guests who attended this
event. God Bless.
Vacation Bible
Classes at St. Andrew’s, led
by Rev. Sisters from July 20-24 for
9am 4.30pm for
children ages 4 - 12.
Family Mass and Luncheon
On Sunday May 31, 2015 we are hosting our next Family Mass and Luncheon at the 11:00AM Mass. The Kaas family band will assist in the music and songs. If you are able to provide a pot of soup or any other baked items, we would appreciate it. Kindly talk to
Father Paul about your contributions. Thank you. All are Welcome.
CWL There is a CWL meeting in the church on Monday May
11th. Prayers start at 6:30PM with the meeting to follow.