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Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie

211 Pentagon Blvd.Sault Ste. Marie ON P6B 5J4

St. Gerard Majella

July 1, 2018Year – B

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST & RECONCILIATION

Weekend Masses:

Saturday : 5:00 p.m.Sunday : 9:00 a.m.

and 11:00 a.m.(Children’s Liturgy)

Weekday Masses :

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.Wednesday to Friday: 9:30 amThursdays in Nursing Homes will

resume in Septemberat 10:30 a.m.

1st Thursday: Maple View2nd Thursday: Davey Home

3rd Thursday: Great Northern Retirement Home

4th Thursday: Cedarwood Lodge

Reconciliation :

Saturday 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration & Breaking of Bread

Will resume the first Tuesday in September

Parish Priest:

Father Alex Saurianthadathil C.Ss.R

Parish Secretary:

Veronica Bahun

OFFICE HOURS:Tuesday to Friday:

8:30 am to 12:00 pm

T : 705 949 0435 / F : 705 946 8617

Parish Mission Statement

St. Gerard Majella Parish strives to be a warm,

welcoming Catholic community where the faithful gather to

celebrate liturgy, to foster faith-sharing and to spread the Good News

by word and action. Nourished by Word and Sacrament, the

community of St. Gerard’s supports the spiritual growth, fellowship and

charity of its parishioners.

What’s New?What’s New?What’s New?What’s New?

Email: [email protected] / Web: www.stgerardssm.ca/

Will resume the first Tuesday in September

Food for Thought“We shall steer safely through every storm so long as our

heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage

steadfast, and our trust fixed on God.”

St. Francis de Sales

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Parish Ministry

Chairs/Co-ordinatorsFinance Committee: Steve Drinkwater

Parish Pastoral Council: Sharon Mulligan

Building Committee:Fundraising Committee: Ron Zagordo

Catholic Women’s League [C.W.L]:Colleen Murphy

Knights of Columbus[Grand Knight]:Steve Summers

Liturgy Committee: Susan Cushner

Sacristans: Maeve Coccimiglio

Parish Alive: Toni Nanne-Little

Sacrament Preparation:Baptism: Sandra Rollin

Reconciliation & First Holy Communion: Lisa Tomas

Confirmation: Sarah Stickels

Lectors: Toni Nanne-Little

Children’s Liturgy: Grace Mitchell

Music: Susan Cushner

Steve Patterson

Teresa Zuppa

Extraordinary Ministers of the

Mass Intentions

July 3, 2018 – July 8, 2018

Tuesday, July 3 – 7:00 pmFOR THE INTENTIONS OF ARCHBISHOP BRENDAN O’BRIEN ON HIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE PRIESTHOOD by St. Gerard Majella CWLWednesday, July 4 – 9:30 amVINCE MELCHIORRE + by the familyThursday, July 5 – 9:30 am JULIA & TED NATKANSKI + by Helena Oswald and familyFriday, July 6– 9:30 amDECEASED MEMBERS OF THE GIORGI & MURPHY FAMILIES by LouiseSaturday, July 7– 5:00 pmMARIO FANTIN + by wife Naomi FantinMARGARET FINDLAY + by the familyMARIA MARASCO + by Sabina RemondiSunday, July 8– 9:00 amFOR THE INTENTIONS OF ALL PARISHIONERS11:00 amLINDA FLEURY + by Patricia & Jim MichaudMARIO VALLECORSA + by Sylvie & Carmine DiCerboPETER SAVOY + by Marsha & Bruno DeFrancesco

Finance Report

Sunday, June 24 $2121.40

Parish information – Phone: 705 949 0435


Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist:Renee Wysynski & Judie Kearns

Ushers: Frank Gallo

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA]: Steve Summers

Hospitality: Mary Davies

Prayer Line:Mary VanBoerdonk & Rhea Emond

The Lord’s Cupboard: Jane McNally

Decor Committee: Sheila Beishlag

Funeral Luncheon: Sabina Remondi

Funeral Team – Servers:Ed Martin & Doreen Simard

Bereavement Cards: Mary Coventry

Communion Service in Nursing Homes:Helena Perera

Anna Griswold

Steve Drinkwater

Assist at Masses in Nursing Homes:Rhea Emond

Coffee Hour:Anna Griswold & Gina Drinkwater

Parish Social Group: Doreen Simard

Social Justice: Nicole Chouinard

Parish Website: Isabelle Wheten

Sunday, June 24 $2121.40

Sunday, June 24: Electronic Giving $1236.00

Other $0.00

New Entrance/Roof Project $1097.00

Building Fund/New Entrance Project - To Date $262507.00

Total Income $4454.40

Thank you for your generosity!

Our Mass times for July and August will remain as they are now:

Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am and 11:00 am. There will be no

choir at the 9:00 am Mass.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

During July and August the parish office will only be open on

Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am to 12 noon.

Weekend Masses

WELCOME TO OUR FAITH COMMUNITY

Are you visiting or interested in joining St.Gerard? Welcome!!! If this is your spiritualhome we invite you to register with theparish. If you live outside the parishboundaries the only way we are able toassist you is if you are registered with St.Gerard and this is the parish you attend onSundays. If you are new to the parish pleaseintroduce yourself to our pastor.

PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS

Please call the Parish Office at 705 949 0435for an appointment. A Baptism PreparationCourse is required for all parents andGodparents. A Godparent must be 16 yearsof age, baptized Catholic and beConfirmed. Please make arrangements atleast one month in advance by contactingthe Parish office.

In grade 2, children may receive theSacraments of Reconciliation and First HolyCommunion.

INFANT BAPTISM

At our parish the Sacrament ofReconciliation is celebrated in the first weekin March or before the March break.

RECONCILIATION

Preparation for First Holy Communion beginsafter March break. First Holy Communion is

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Parish Information – Phone: 705 949 0435

Let us Listen to God’s WordWeekWeekWeekWeek of of of of July 2 July 2 July 2 July 2 –––– July 7July 7July 7July 7

Monday Monday Monday Monday Am 2.6-10, 13-16; Mt 8.18-22

Tuesday Eph 2.19-22; Jn 20.24-29

Wednesday Am 5.14-15, 21-24; Mt 8.28-34

Thursday Am 7.10-17; Mt. 9.1-8

Friday Am 8.4-6, 9-12; Mt.9.9-13

Saturday Am 9.11-15; Mt. 9.14-17

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1st Reading: Ezekiel 2.3-5

2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 12.7-10

Gospel: Mark 6.1-6

We are so happy you

came to celebrate with us.

If you are new to the

Parish and haven’t

registered, we encourage

you to join our family.

Visit -

www.stgerardssm.ca


after March break. First Holy Communion iscelebrated in May.

The sacrament of Confirmation is availableto those who have been baptized, receivedReconciliation and First Holy Communion.Candidates must be in grade 7 or higher.Confirmation is generally celebrated inNovember. For more details please call theparish office.

CONFIRMATION

To arrange for the Sacrament of the Sickand/or Eucharist for the home-bound,please contact the parish office. Visits to thehospital are made regularly; please call andlet us know you would like a visit.

CARE OF THE SICK & HOME BOUND

Please make marriage arrangements six (6)months in advance by contacting the ParishOffice.

MARRIAGE

CHILDREN’S LITURGYIt is so heart-warming and a special joy tosee young families taking part in the HolyMass and engaged in the life of the parish.We welcome crying babies! It is a sign thatthe church is young and alive. We have acommitted, caring and energetic teamorganizing the Children’s Liturgy Programevery Sunday. We encourage parents tobring your children to participate in theLiturgy of the Word with children during ourSunday 11:00 a.m. Mass.

www.stgerardssm.ca

ANNUAL FR. PHIL ANNUAL FR. PHIL ANNUAL FR. PHIL ANNUAL FR. PHIL

MEMORIAL GOLF MEMORIAL GOLF MEMORIAL GOLF MEMORIAL GOLF

TOURNAMENTTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENT

WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 2018 - 3:00 pm start

WHERE: Tanglewood Marsh Golf Course – Sault Ste. Marie Michigan

WHAT: $37.00 CDN – 9 holes of golf with cart and dinner$20.00 CDN – dinner only

DINNER includes your choice of steak or chicken, potato, salad and dessert.

Watch for sign up details in August.

We are also welcoming donations of prizes beginning now!Questions???

Contact Larry Little: 705-777-1342Peter Theriault: 705-942-2939Al Frederick: 705-945-9304

FUNERAL CELEBRATIONSIf you need any help when preparing for afuneral, please do not hesitate to contactthe Parish Office. As Catholics, the bestmodel we can choose is to give sufficienttime for grieving by having a visitation andthen having a celebration of one’s life withthe celebration of Holy Mass.

MEMORIAL DONATIONSWe invite all parishioners to consider “St.Gerard Majella Church” when choosing acharitable institution for Memorial Donationsin the death announcement in the localmedia to honor a loved one who haspassed. This form of financial support andheartfelt gesture would truly bless and enrichthe life of St. Gerard Majella Church. Yourthoughtfulness is greatly appreciated!

MASS REQUESTSTo request a Mass intention, either call theoffice or come into the office. Place youroffering of $15.00 per Mass in the envelopeand bring it to the parish office or put in theweekend collection. Cheques can be madepayable to “St. Gerard Majella Church”.

FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING

CATHOLIC

We are always ready to begin the processby which an adult or older child becomes aCatholic, either by full initiation in Baptism, or

Parish/Regional News!

Support Catholic EducationCatholic education has been an integral part of Ontario’s history for more

than 160 years. As a vital component of the province’s publicly funded

education system, Catholic schools educate nearly 600,000 students each

year.

Did you know? Your school support defaults to English Public each time

you move residences. You must

re-declare yourself as English Separate. It is important to regularly

verify your tax-directed support by checking your property tax bill or

“Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me (Ps. 30:2)”

Please pray for the sick and ailing members

of our parish community, and all those on our

parish prayer list, especially: Richard

Migwans, Peggy Plastino, Gaston, Barbara,

Laurienne, and Serge Arsenault, Jennifer

Davey, Debbie Bourn, Kim Doherty-

Cunneyworth, Diane Newman, Toni Adams,

Don Tagliabracci , Nicholas Hoffe & Ann

Lubertino.

Lord of mercy and compassion, whom we turn to in moments of weakness and in times of need, look with compassion on your servants and grant them healing of body, mind and soul. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


Catholic, either by full initiation in Baptism, orby reception into full communion. We arealso happy to prepare you for adultConfirmation. For children aged 7-16,parents may call the Parish Office.

HOME – SCHOOL – PARISH Our parish cherishes an amazing working relationship with three Catholic Schools in the neighbourhood:

St. Paul’s SchoolSt. Basil’s School St. Mary’s College

verify your tax-directed support by checking your property tax bill or

speaking to your landlord. You may also call the Municipal Property

Assessment Office at 1-866-296-6722 to complete school support changes

for electoral purposes or to add a name(s) to an existing address.

The Pope asks us to pray for one The Pope asks us to pray for one The Pope asks us to pray for one The Pope asks us to pray for one

published intention each month.published intention each month.published intention each month.published intention each month.

During the Month of July let us pray

for

“Priests and their pastoral ministry”

That priests, who experience fatigue

and loneliness in their pastoral work

may find help and comfort in their

intimacy with the Lord and in their

friendship with their brother priests.

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.

Begin with a daily offering

Catholic Clergy Award presented to student at

St. Mary's CollegeThis past week at the St. Mary's College Graduation Ceremony at the

Essar Centre, the Catholic priests of Sault Ste. Marie presented Tiana

Bressan as the first recipient of the Catholic Clergy Award. Tiana is a

parishioner of St. Gregory's Parish where she regularly attends Mass and

volunteers in different ways in her community. She will be attending the

University of Guelph in September. The Catholic Clergy Award recognizes

a student who makes it a priority to practice their Catholic faith and

volunteers in their parish community. The student received a bursary for

$500.00. Congratulations Tiana!


From the Pastor’s

Desk…

Dear Parishioners,

The family life has undergone

tremendous changes in the past years,

especially in recent years. It is being

attacked by money, power, selfishness,

individualism and materialism. There is

loneliness and poverty in families.

There is a hesitancy to welcome new life

and inconsideration to older persons in

families.

In this challenging situation it is easy to

lose heart and give up on families. But,

instead, let us ask ourselves, how can we,

as pastors, parents and teachers,

strengthen our families and make a

difference in our society?

Every three years, the World Meeting of World Meeting of World Meeting of World Meeting of

Families Families Families Families brings together families from

across the world to celebrate the value

and importance of marriage and family,

Monday - 2 AA Meeting – parish hall

Tuesday - 3 7:00 pm Mass

Wednesday - 4 9:30 am Mass

Thursday - 5 9:30 am Mass

Friday - 6 9:30 am Mass

Saturday - 7 5:00 pm Mass

Sunday - 8 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses

Children’s Liturgy at 11:00 am

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and importance of marriage and family,

in society and in the Church, as well as

to pray and reflect together.

This year, Pope Francis chose Dublin,

Ireland, to host this important gathering

which will be held from August 21 – 28,

2018. The theme of this international

event will be “The Gospel of the Family:

Joy for the World.” Pope Francis

confirmed that he will be travelling to

Ireland to take part in it. As a Parish

Family, let us keep all participants in our

daily prayers.

Should a family in our parish be

interested in travelling to Dublin to

participate in this event, the Diocese is

willing to pay $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 per family to

help cover the trip expenses. You need

only communicate with Robert Lariviere

at the Diocesan Centre (705 674 2727,

ext 229).

May the powerful intercession of the

Blessed Virgin Mary be with this event

and upon all families!

Indian Banquet

By Chef Father AlexSunday 15th July (6:30 pm)

at St Gerard Majella Parish Hall

You are invited to join us for an evening of Indian

cuisine cooked by our very own - Chef Father Alex.

Tickets will be on sale in the church lobby before and

after weekend masses or at the parish office during

office hours from Saturday June 9th.

Ticket prices are $30 (adults), $10 (children 10 or

under) or free (children under 5) with all proceeds

going towards the St Gerard Majella

Church building fund. Tickets will be handed out on

purchase only.

Please come, support the cause and enjoy an Indian

feast prepared by Father Alex.

There will be an opportunity to win fabulous prices!

Raffle tickets will be sold at the dinner!

Tickets are now available for the July 15th dinner!


A CALL TO SERVICE

CATHOLIC TRUSTEES: CATHOLIC TRUSTEES: CATHOLIC TRUSTEES: CATHOLIC TRUSTEES: Advocates, Guardians & Stewards of Catholic Education

Catholic Schools are faith communities which . . .• engage students in a life-long faith journey rooted in the person of Jesus

• nurture spirituality through a Gospel-centered approach to learning in all subjects

• impart knowledge through religious education and family life education programs

“The perspective of life which Catholic education

provides to its graduates is of benefit not only to them,

their families and their church,

but to the common good of all citizens.”

Catholic School Boards need trustees who . . .

• have a vision of Catholic education that is Christ-centered

• are committed to educating students in the Roman Catholic

tradition


tradition

• are willing to work with all partners within and

• beyond the Catholic education community

are willing to devote time to prayer and reflection,

to meetings, to public functions and to addressing concerns of

Catholic school voters

Catholic Trustees are accountable to Catholic school electors for . . .• establishing the system’s mission and goals

• supporting student achievement in the school community

• establishing the annual budget

• developing policies to ensure the efficient operation of the board

• determining the type, size and location of schools

Legal Qualifications

To be eligible for election to a four-year term as a Catholic school trustee, you must be:

• a Roman Catholic

• a Catholic school supporter

• a resident within the jurisdiction of the district Catholic school board

• a Canadian citizen

• at least 18 years of age

The Joy of Service

• As members of the Catholic community, Catholic trustees share in the joy of providing an education that

addresses the spiritual, moral, academic and physical needs of our young people.

• Trustees are encouraged by the knowledge that the contribution of their skills, experience and time is an

investment in the future leadership of our communities, our Catholic schools, our country and our Church.

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