St. Anthony Church 123 Hilldale Road Thunder Bay, ON P7G 1H6 Ph: 768-1878 Fax: 768-9366

Email: admin@stanthonysparish.ca www.stanthonysparish.ca

St. Anthony’s Parish is a Catholic Faith community rich in cultural diversity with a strong flavor of identity.

Our mission is to foster a strong spir-itual growth of life and faith in our fami-lies, community and society by sharing the gift of our time, treasures and tal-ents.

We hope to do this with a Spirit of Christian generosity that brings us closer to the blessing of unity, peace and reconciliation.

Like St. Anthony called to love and to serve - we try our best in following Christ on the road of this world using God-given gifts for his glory and for the good of our brothers and sisters.

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Pastor Rev. Luigi Filippini                   

Deacon Rev. Dave Cattani

Office Admin Mary Stefanile

Custodian Raffaele Stefanile

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Call office 768-1878

St. Anthony Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-12 noon 1:00pm- 4:00pm

Church Groups & Ministries - Contact the office at 768-1878

Funerals Contact the office Altar Servers Sandra Coccimiglio

Hospitality Ministry Jerry Sottile Communion to the Sick Contact the office

Music Ministry Laura Daniele Children’s Liturgy Sandi Krasowski

Ministers of the Word Louis Romito Pastoral Council Rory Cava

Knights of Columbus Vic Augruso Eucharistic Ministers Helen Iorianni

Catholic Women’s League Virginia Butorac Finance Council Tom Mihaljevic

Holy Name Society Tom Mihaljevic R.C.I.A. Deacon Dave Cattani

Seniors Maria Floreancig Youth Ministry Pasquale & Sandra Coccimiglio

Registration: Parish Census Forms at Church entrance or call the Office.

Baptism: Parish Membership & Baptism class required. Please contact the Office.

Marriage: Parish Membership & Preparation required. Contact Office 6 months in advance.

Reconciliation - Confession: Saturday 4:00pm & 30 min. before each Daily Mass or on request.

Anointing of the sick: Every First Friday of the Month during the Mass & on request.

Church & Hall at one level: Wheelchair Access & Washroom Facilities available. Hall: 768-9368 

For Daily & Weekend Mass Intentions see inside

SATURDAY: 5:00 PM (English) SUNDAY: 9:00 AM (Italian - English) & 11:00 AM (English)

The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sept.17,2017  

I give you a new commandment:  love one another just as I have loved you. 

 What comes through with blinding clarity is that our ability to forgive is the measure of the depth of our Chris-tianity. The forgiveness that we offer others is the indispensable condition which makes it possible for us to re-ceive God’s forgiveness and to mean-ingfully pray: ‘Forgive us our trespass-es as we forgive those who trespass against us.’ It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. Our failure to offer par-don means that we have forgotten God’s goodness or have not fully ap-preciated the unconditional for-giveness we have received from him.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY: classes will commence during the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, September 17th. Children ages 4 & 5 must be accompanied by an adult. BEST YOUTH ON HILLS: The first meeting will be held on Sunday, September 17, 7:00-8:30pm in the church meeting room. Youth Mass will be Septem-ber 24 at 11:00am. All youth gr. 7 and up are wel-come. R.C.I.A. PROGRAM: Attention all adults wishing to join the Catholic Church: The Rite of Christian Initia-tion Program for Adults is for adults who have never been baptized or belong to another faith. For more information please call Fr. Luigi at the church rectory. MUSIC MINISTRY: Join us in our music ministry at 11:00am Mass. We are looking for more voices (and musicians) to fill our beautiful church with song. Our first practice will be held Monday, September 18th at 7:00pm in our church with future practices. We look forward to making music with you! For more infor-mation contact the office at 768-1878. ST. ANTHONY’S YOUTH CHOIR: All youth in Gr. 4 to University are invited to join the youth choir. Sing-ers and musicians are welcome. The next practice is

Saturday, September 23, at noon in the Church. NEEDS OF THE CANADIAN CHURCH: This collection will take place September 23 & 24. Through your contribution to the collection, you too can collaborate with the

Bishops in their ministry to teach, sanctify and gov-ern, as well as to support the faith and evangelization mission of the Church.

BISHOP’S CAMPAIGN REPORT Our goal is $29,000.00 Letters with pamphlets and pledge cards are available in the church lobby. Please take time to pick up your envelope. Thanks for your generosity and support for the Campaign. May God bless us on our journey as a community of believers. 27 pledges received $12,439.85 43% of our final goal

ST. ANTHONY’S FALL BAZAAR:

Sunday October 15th 12:00noon—3:00pm

Donations of craft supplies, pre-serves, garden vegetables, crafts that can be sold for $1.00-$10.00, new items, gift certificates, etc., can be dropped off at the office during office hours. If you would like to vol-

unteer at the Bazaar, please call the office #768-1878. Let’s work together to make this year’s Ba-zaar a fun filled day for everyone. BAZAAR PLANNING MEETING: All interested in helping at our Bazaar are asked to attend a brief meeting on Wednesday, September 27 at 7:30pm in the church meeting room. ALPINI MASS: Sunday October 1st at 9:00am with the Alpini Choir. Refreshments to follow in our church hall. ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED: Children who have received their First Communion and older youth are eligible to serve at Mass. This is a very meaningful way for the children to actively participate in the Mass. Parents of children and youth who are inter-ested are asked to contact the rectory at 768-1878. A training session will be arranged in September 2017 if there is enough interest. REMEMBER TO REGISTER: If you are new to our parish or newly married here, please remember to register. Registration forms available in the church lobby or at the office. USED STAMPS: Our C.W.L. are reminding every-one to save their stamps affixed to envelopes & drop them off in the container by the meeting room. Thank you to all our parishioners and visiting friends

for your continued generosity and support.

XXIV DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO

Come cristiani, siamo chiamati ad agire alla maniera di Cristo che ci insegna un metodo nuovo dicen-do: "Non opporti al malvagio", ed anche: "Amate i vostri nemici e pregate per quelli che vi persegui-tano... Se infatti amate quelli che vi amano, che premio ne avete?... Voi dunque siate perfetti, com'è perfetto il Padre vostro celeste". Gesù ha realizzato pienamente queste parole nella sua vita, non solo perdonando un gran numero di peccatori, ma chiamando

"amico" Giuda Iscariota, pur sapendo che stava per tradirlo. E quan-do sul legno della croce, inchiodato, sente l'insulto dei suoi carnefici, Egli dice: "Padre, perdona loro, perché non sanno quello che fan-no".

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SCRIPTURE STUDY: HOMILETICS: Do you want to have a deeper, richer experience of the Sunday Mass? Join in a study of the Sunday Readings using the Lec-tio Divina method of prayer at the Kateri Church on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm beginning. For more info call Penny at 285-0201 or 631-7467 YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE: If you want a better understanding of your faith and a deeper rela-tionship with God then you should join the Bible Time-line study at Holy Family Church on Thursday nights after their 7:00pm Mass. The cost of the participant’s kit is $25. For more info contact Hannah at 628-7093. ALPHA: St. Agnes Parish is beginning the Alpha grogram on Thursday, September 21 at 7:30pm. Al-pha is a series of interactive sessions that deal with concepts of Christianity. Each session consists of ap-petizers, a thought-provoking video & group discus-sions. There is no charge to attend. To register call Kim at 628-2724. To see how this program has changed lives locally search St. Agnes Alpha Promo 2017 on YouTube. AUTUMNBURST BAZAAR: The St. Dominic CWL is hosting this bazaar on Sunday, September 24 from 12:30pm-3:30pm in the St. Dominic Church hall. Ad-mission is $5/adult, $3./child 5-10 years, children 4yrs and younger get in for free! Enjoy sandwiches, dain-ties, lotteries, a bake table, knitting, penny auction, grand draw and more.

MASS INTENTIONS Sept. 18 — 24, 2017

Monday, September 18 9:00am English All Parishioners Pastor Tullio & Maria Cenedese Veneruz Family Tuesday, September 19 7:00pm Italian Mario Nucci A. & R. Coltellaro Danny, Eugenio, Rosina, Giacinto, Lidia Berardi, Peter Tucci, Sisina Serravalle G. & C. Berardi

Nazzarena & Salvatore Pelaia Children Lidia Berardi M. Berardi Mariela Cortez Family & Friends Wednesday, September 20 7:00pm English Gregorio Bava M. & A. Ferreira Pasquale Casoria Wife & Family Addolorata & Fioravante Frattaroli Children Thursday, September 21 7:00pm Italian Antonietta Gallo Family Luigi & Emilia Francella Family In onore di San Padre Pio, Madre Teresa & San Francesco G. & G. Magisano Anton Kolic R. Tassone Friday, September 22 7:00pm English Carmine & Elvira Pascuzzo Frank & Anna Vincenza Talarico Harbourview Funeral Centre Dennis Menean Wife & Family Vittoria Longo R. Galle Luigi DiBiagio Lori & Angelo Vincenzo & Angela Clasadonte son Saturday, September 23 5:00pm Jose Cabral Maria & Family In honour of St. Padre Pio E. Rucchetto Peter Arella E. & F. Mollame Paolo DaCosta Gilda Maria Pucci & Anna Kowalchuk Pucci Ernesto & Family Giuseppe Pienig Gina & Family Deceased of Buso Family C. & S. Maronese Jose Pacheco S. Pacheco Sunday, September 24 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00am Gaetano DiGiuseppe Brizzi Family Marcello Donato, Vincenzo & Giuseppe Donato Family Angelo Nardari Wife & Family Antonio, Luisa, Emilio & Maria Bossio Pasquale & Vanda Ernesto Paladino E. & L. Colla Esterina Caputo J. & G. DiPasquale Emilio & Marietta Pucci & All Deceased M. & A. Berardi 11:00am In honour of St. Cosmo & St. Damiano R.G. Vincenzo Romeo & Deceased Bruzzese & Romeo Family Michele, Brunina & Cosmo Ariganello Family Henry DaRosa Wife & Family Deceased of Zanandrea Family Dino & Family Settimio Fata Wife Nino Bruno Franca Donato & Fam. Giuseppantonio Rosso Rosina