OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday; 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm 39 Walford Road Sudbury ON P3E 2H2

● Tel: 705-522-3900 ● Fax: 705 522 4150 ● Email: stpatricks@unitz.ca For more information visit our website: www.stpatrickchurchsudbury.com

the Most Reverend Marcel Damphousse Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Friday; 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm 39 Walford Road Sudbury ON P3E 2H2

● Tel: 705-522-3900 ● Fax: 705 522 4150 ● Email: stpatricks@unitz.ca For more information visit our website: www.stpatrickchurchsudbury.com

(A parish community in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie)

April 17, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Easter

James Hutton, C.S.S. Pastor, Parish Priest Home Phone: 705-522-9346 jameshutton2@hotmail.com

Denis O’Donnell, Deacon stpatricks@unitz.ca

Larry Lazowick, Acolyte

Ray Levac, Acolyte Myrna Levac, Diocesan Order of Service

Brenda Cavallin, Pastoral Associate (Youth Ministry, Music) stpatricksym@gmail.com

Loretta DiGioseffo, Pastoral Associate (Children’s Sacraments, School Liaison) stpatricks@unitz.ca

Michelle Bedard Parish Secretary/Office Manager

Vilija Tassone Office Assistant

Dennis Ongaro Custodian

Yvonne Luoma Sacristan, Hall Kitchen Monitor

Christina Bégin, Matt Kallio Principal Musician

Zenaida Odense Parish Nurse

Liz - Prayer Chain 705-929-7863

Other Parish Groups & Co-ordinators – See Website

SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am

WEEKDAY EUCHARIST As announced in weekly bulletin – see Website

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 pm Weekdays (upon request, before Mass & by appointment)

OTHER SACRAMENTS Contact Parish office or website

God’s Word for this Week

Reading I: Acts 13:14,43-52 Reading II: Revelation 7:9,14-17 Gospel: John 10:27-30

Scripture Focus

The focus of this Sunday’s Gospel is on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The short talk stresses the unbreakable relationship between Jesus and his sheep. Like all well-tended sheep, they respond only to their shepherd’s voice. He knows and loves them, and they respond by following him. He gives them a share in the very life of God, a promise that will never stop. God has given them to Jesus, and there is no snatching them out of God’s hand. The statements of ownership are strong proofs that the sheep cannot be taken away from Jesus or God.

Life Focus

Right now, where do you experience belonging and having a place? Where do you experience not really belonging?

“Birds of a feather flock together.” Relate an experience when you realized that you truly belonged to a group.

Think of an experience in your life when your sense of belonging was so real that you knew you could count on others to be responsible for you.

Relate one of your stronger experiences of conflict in your life (as a teenager, parent, spouse or employee). How was it resolved?

-Diocese of St. Paul St. John the Baptist Parish Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Regional Gathering of Clergy: Wed. April 20 priests and deacons of the Sudbury region will gather for

prayer, dialogue and planning about pastoral issues of our region. I am no longer chair of this group. Father Peter Moher of Holy Redeemer has taken over.

ATTENTION Widows/Widowers: It has been suggested by a few widows that

widows/widowers, should they choose to, could bring a copy of their wedding photo either to the office or to the next support group on April 20th. These pictures will be organized in a display setting where others can talk about their photo… compare dresses and share their stories. Revisit cherished memories!

Widows/Widowers/Loss of Child Support Group: Our next meeting will be Wed.. April 20th at 5:30 pm downstairs in the Upper Hall. The cost is $6 for the dinner. We ask if any widow/widower or parent that is interested in coming and has never been to a meeting before, to please call the office and give your name. We want to make sure we have plenty of food for everyone. Our numbers are growing quickly and so are the friendships. We also ask that if any widow/widower or parent wishes to join the quiet fellowship dialogue with our facilitator Celia, that they meet in the boardroom which is the lower room below the office at 4 pm. Here you can have a more personal healing time. It is usually in a small group setting and will last until 5:30 pm where the group will then join the others for supper.

First Communion: Congratulations to the children who opened their hearts at the Lord’s Table

and received His Body and Blood this Sunday at their First Holy Communion! Our St. Patrick’s Community supports you and your family as you continue on your faith journey. When you said “Amen”

to the words, “The Body of Christ” you professed your belief that Jesus is present in the Eucharist. How wonderful!

A heartfelt thank-you to Fran Mei who has been making rosaries for the First Communion Candidates from

our Parish for over 20 years. What a beautiful way to encourage children to honour Jesus through prayer! We appreciate her commitment and dedication to our St. Patrick’s Families.

Sunday Collection Report: Received April 10th, 2016:

►$4, 132.00 from 221 envelopes ►$304.00 from loose change ►Total: $4, 436.00

Pre-Authorized Debit Plan Report – received March 2016 2016: $3, 143.00

Your regular offerings help pay the bills to keep the parish alive!

Thursday, May 12th

at 7pm. Please join with me, family, friends, fellow parishioners

and special invited guests (several religious leaders of Sudbury). Fr. James Carruthers from Toronto

of the Congregation of St. Basil (C.S.B.) will preach the homily.

Knights of Columbus News: Next meeting will be held on Tuesday., April 19th

. The Executives

will meet at 6 pm, Mass at 7 pm, followed by the general meeting at 7:30 pm.

►Troubadours Tournee 2016, on Sat. April 23, 2 pm at St. Joseph’s Church (Chelmsford), on Sun.

April 24, 7pm at St. Jacques’ Church (Hanmer), or Sat. April 30, 2pm at Ste-Anne’s Church (Sudbury). Tickets: $10. Available at Ste-Annes’, St. Jacques’ and St. Joseph’s churches and at the Caisse Populaire Valley East (ValCaron and Hanmer) or from the choir members. For more info call Denis at 705-693-4337 ►Chartwell April Open House, on Sun. April 24, 1pm – 4 pm at the Chartwell/Southwind Retirement Residence, 1645 Paris St. For more info call 705-885-9644 ►”Spirit of Spring” presented by the Sudbury Chamber Singers on Wed. April 27, 7:30 pm at Church of the Epiphany, 85 Larch St. Tickets: $15. Available at the Fromagerie on Elgin or Jett Landry Music (children under 12 free) Director: Nick Ross Pianist: Matthew Kallio ►71st Famous Rummage Sale, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Coniston on Fri. April 29, 6-9 pm; Sat. April 30, 9 am – 4 pm and Sun. May 1, 9am – 1 pm. Delicious meals: sandwiches, hot dogs, scones, muffins and beverages. Raffles. ►Collège Notre-Dame Spring Craft Show, 100 Lévis St., on Sat. April 30 from 10 am to 4 pm and Sun. May 1 from 11 am to 5 pm. All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Center and Free the Children. Free entry! Donations are welcomed.

April 17, 2016

MEMORIAL MASS SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD

, 1 PM: For Alexander Edward Singbush Sr. who

died on March 10, 2016. He is the brother of Catherine Singbush, Congregation of St. Joseph and my brother-in-law (sister: Sandra). Members of the family and other friends will gather in his memory. A reception-party will follow at the Italian Club in Copper Cliff. This is according to Alex’s request. In order for me to be with family for this occasion the 4:30 pm Mass will be led by Monsignor Angelo Caruso

Children's Liturgy looking for donations! We are in need of craft supplies. We

do not do a craft on a regular basis as we celebrate liturgy not Sunday school. Sometimes I will prepare an appropriate activity which reinforces our Gospel for the day. The following items would be greatly appreciated. Please put in a bag marked Stephanie/Children's Liturgy and drop at the office during the week or bring down to me after Mass on Sundays. Somehow it should get to me. Thank you for your generosity. Items: White craft glue; childrens scissors; glue stick; paper; construction paper; notions such as sparkles, cotton balls, googly eyes; Crayola crayons, markers, pencil crayons; seasonal and religious stickers; empty clean individual yogurt containers; wax paper; white craft feathers; lunch size paper bags; paper plates; tissue paper-all colours; tape; chalk; Sharpie brand markers, all colours. All of these items will also be used for sacramental preparation.

Come Sing With Us for the Ordination Celebration for Daniele Muscolino: You are invited to come

sing for Daniele’s ordination. There are 3 mandatory rehearsals which will be at Christ the King Church: Mon.

May 2, 7pm; Mon. May 9, 7pm and Mon. May 16, 7 pm. For more information contact Christ the King at 705-

674-6447. Ordination is on Friday, May 20, 7 pm at Christ the King

Sharing our faith in Liturgy of the Word with Children: Dear Parishioners,

I have decided to share the touching and faith filled responses that I witnessed a couple of Sunday's ago. The children and I reflected on the Gospel about Thomas and his doubt, as he heard from the disciples that the Lord had visited them. I asked the children as a whole who had ever met Jesus-of course all said no. Then I asked who believed in Jesus and they all raised their hands enthusiastically. I then I asked "why do you believe?" The following are the answers from some of the children. It was truly inspiring and touching to listen to their honest sharing. I wanted to share this because I think in our cluttered and busy lives we must take time to nurture and treasure the faith of our young people. Let's always strive to give our children time to talk about their relationship with Jesus and to encourage them to share their Good News of Jesus in their lives. For me personally, listening to these children reflect on and respond to our Gospel, and liturgy, is truly a gift within my faith journey. Please pray for this ministry, our children and for future leaders to come forth to be a part of this very important part of our Church. Thank you. Why do you believe? "I believe because.... "how can we not believe? we base our time line on Jesus' life.., AD, BC etc"; "because the bible is filled with stories about Jesus"; "because my teacher told me there were 50 days in Easter"; "because we pray to Jesus"; "because my Grandma and Grandma told me Jesus is real"; "because John 3:16 - says ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life’." (Harrison learns bible verses at Sudbury Christian Academy- what is amazing, is that he was able to connect the verse appropriately to our reflection- so wonderful!). In the Lord we serve, Stephanie Manarin- Leader, Liturgy of the Word with Children

April 18th

- 24th

(† indicates intention [ ] indicates donor…)

●Tues. 1 :30 pm (St. Joseph’s Villa) †intentions of Holy Cross Community [Holy Cross School] ●Tues. 7 pm (with Knights of Columbus – All welcome)

†Peter Bernier [Monica McMillan] ●Wed. 10 am †Clarice Sloan [Norman & Diane Pagan] ●Thurs. 10 am †Bernice Legris [Monica McMillan] ●Fri. 2:15 pm (Southwind) †Richard Van Oort [Mom & Dad] ●Sat. 1 pm (Memorial Mass for Alex Singbush Sr.) ●Sat. 4:30 pm (with Msgr. Caruso) ] †Flora Frattini [Lucia Biondi] †Gino Mei [Frances Mei ] †intentions of Bonnie Axcel [Lila & daughters] †Ted Szilva [Ruth-Anne Ingram] †John Thompson [Lila &

Art Stokes] ●Sun. 10 am [for the parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church]

The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia). From Pope Francis. April 8, 2016

At my request, Tony Chezzi, retired Catholic Teacher (Principal) will prepare bulletin inserts over the next few weeks – giving a short summary of the recent document on a variety of issues and concerns about Marriage and Family Life. Here is the first such article.

PASTOR

In the coming weeks, the bulletin will offer some insights into the Apostolic Exhortation, The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia). This has been a long awaited document coming from the two-year Synod on the Family. The Synod was preceded by a questionnaire sent out from the Pope to Catholics around the world to help the participants at the Synod to prepare for the discussions. The Synod was a sweeping self-critical examination of the Church’s teachings and application of those teachings as they pertained to family life, divorced and remarried Catholics, the LBGT community, polygamy and co-habitation which are issues in Africa. Some scholars are comparing The Joy of Love to the Second Vatican Council. During the process, Francis listened, prodded and sometimes steered the process, but he mostly kept his own counsel, until now.

Apostolic Exhortations are not as authoritative as encyclicals and they do not normally change doctrine. However, there is doctrine and there is practice and the pope’s instruction can influence the way Bishops and priests apply doctrine.

There are nine chapters in this “letter,” 264 pages, which offer much food for thought. During the coming weeks, some of the nuggets will be published in the bulletin for your reflection. At some point, if there is interest, an evening or evenings of discussion can be held. Discussion, reflection and prayer are what Pope Francis would like.

“…not all discussions of doctrinal, moral or pastoral issues need to be settled by interventions of the magisterium.* Unity of teaching and practice is certainly necessary in the Church, but this does not preclude various ways of interpreting some aspects of that teaching or drawing certain consequences from it. This will always be the case as the Spirit guides us towards the entire truth (cf. Jn 16:13), until he leads us fully into the mystery of Christ and enables us to see all things as he does. Each country or region, moreover, can seek solutions better suited to its culture and sensitive to its traditions and local needs. For “cultures are in fact quite diverse and every general principle... needs to be inculturated, if it is to be respected and applied”. (AL. 3 )

If you have any feedback regarding what you read, please do not hesitate to contact the office and your comments will be passed along to Tony Chezzi, who is preparing this series. *Magisterium is the official teaching body of the Church which includes the Pope and the Bishops.

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