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MALTA BAKE SHOP

3256 DUNDAS STREET WEST (2 blocks off Runnymede) Tel: (416) 769-2174

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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Tel: (416) 763-5317

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Compliments of the

Festa San Gorg

Committee

www.festasangorg.ca

Festa San Gorg

Phone: (416) 256-9114 Fax: (416) 256-3893

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With sincere appreciation and gratitude for the

wonderful work of St. Paul the Apostle Church

From Sam & Grace Carbonaro & Family

Frozen Pastizzi are available at: Messina Bakery, Solero Bakery, Eataly Foods;

Molisana Bakery; Atlantic Bakery; Malta Band Club; Paisley Fine Foods; Lisboa Bakery; Coppa’s

Fine Foods; Highland Farms; Mama Malta Pastizzi & various No Frills (please call for a

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Residential / Commercial / Industrial Blocked drains & sewers

Boilers / Snow Melt / In-floor heating Backflow installation & testing

Government Rebates

Sunday August 14: 9:00 AM

Charles, Mary & Joseph Sammut

Guillermo Solis

10:30 AM

Carmel Scicluna

Louis Abela

12:00 NOON

Paul Sultana

AMD

6:00 PM

AMD

AMD

Monday August 15: Joe Naudi

AMD

Tuesday August 16: Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu Mass

Joan Antida Debattista

AMD

Wednesday August 17: Our Lady of the Immigrant Perpetual Mass

Maria Bugeja

AMD

Thursday August 18: Michael Mercieca

AMD

Friday August 19: Michael Mercieca

AMD

Saturday August 20: Charlie & Christina Cini; Rita Camilleri

Deceased members of the Camilleri Family

Richard Bielecki

August 14,

2016

St. Paul the Apostle Church

Maltese Canadian

Community Parish 3224 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6P 2A3

416-767-7054

Administrator:

Fr. Emanuel Parnis MSSP

Associate:

Fr. Dominic Cachia MSSP

OFFICE HOURS

Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.

9:00 am to 12 Noon

1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

CLOSED Sundays, Thursdays & Saturdays

(Priests are always available

by appointment)

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily morning Mass

In Maltese at 9:15 am:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

In English at 9:15 am:

Tuesday & Thursday

Evening Mass:

First Fridays only: 7:00 pm (English)

Weekend Masses;

Saturday 5:30 pm (English)

Sunday: 9:00 am (English)

10:30 am (Maltese)

12:00 noon (English)

6:00 pm (English)

SACRAMENTS

Baptism: Please contact the priests. Baptisms are generally held on the second and

fourth Sundays of the month. Pre-baptism

instructions for parents and godparents are

given on the first Sunday of every month at

1:00 pm.

Marriages: Contact the priest one year in

advance of the wedding. A marriage prepara-

tion course is mandatory.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturdays: between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm.

Sundays: 30 minutes before each Mass.

Anointing of the Sick: Contact the priests. Parishioners are remind-

ed that this is not a sacrament that should be

left for the last possible minute.

It is a Sacrament for the sick, not just for

the dying.

E-mail: stpaulmssp@rogers.com Website: www.saint-paul-maltese.com

Mission Statement

We as a missionary community of faith, reflect upon the gospel values of Christ according to the teaching and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Our mission is to follow Christ by sharing our gifts of time, talent and dedication to one another by imitating Him, St. Paul and our founder Mgr. Joseph De Piro, giving Christian witness to our faith through our everyday lives in community.

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"I came to cast fire on the earth.... I came not to bring peace but the sword." We know Christ as the Son of God, but we know Him also as the Way, the Truth and the Life. Based on His principles that He fought and died for, He is named also as Sign of Contradiction. He is humble of heart, yet not weak in His beliefs. Although He was not in favour of destroying the Samaritan village when its inhabitants did not want to accept Him in their midst, or when Peter unshielded his sword in the Garden of Gethsemane, He prepared a rope to beat all the sellers in front of the Temple and topple over all their tables on which they had all their merchandise. He protested when He was hunted down as a thief or slapped in His face when He was questioned during His trial. He was a man of steel when it had to do with God's justice without which peace, has no meaning. On account of His principles, He caused scandals and divisions that, in a sense, brought a 'sword' in the world besides fire. What He was saying was that God's mercy and forgiveness were being offered on equal terms to everyone, sinners and just alike. To the scribes and Pharisees it was a terrible blow because they have always believed that they were the superior ones. They resisted, but Christ did not back down. He did not go for a softer option. This meant open conflict with the religious establishment of His day. He called them, hypocrites, blind guides, and white-washed tombs. They in turn called Him a trouble maker, a man possessed, a breaker of the Law, and so forth. Therefore, He forced people to declare where they stood; for or against the truth, for or against the light. His words not only shocked but infuriated some. The words He spoke to the poor were different from those He spoke to the rich. The words He spoke to sinners were different from those He spoke to the Pharisees. We betray the Gospel if we reduce it to bland tidings to all in the same tone that blissfully ignores the

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differences between rich and poor, between the privileged and the disposed. Such an insipid Gospel would not be a leaven in the world. As followers of Christ we should not be afraid to rock the boat if needs be. The Christian is a threat, a source of division, a light that shows up the darkness, and is resented by those who want to remain in the darkness. Because of His sense of justice, the Christian will oppose those who exploit the weak and the poor. By His transparency He will come into conflict with those who trade in lies and dishonesty. By His dedication to others He will expose the selfishness of those who look after Number One. By His openness and tolerance, He will come into conflict with the narrow-minded and bigoted. He should not be surprised if He has to suffer. Helder Camara in Brazil once said: "When I give bread to the poor, they call me a saint, but when I ask why the poor have no bread, they call me a communist." By imitating Christ we will become another Christ to so many disillusioned ones in the Church and elsewhere.

LET US PRAY FOR

OUR PARISHIONERS Is there anyone sick among you?

Ask for the parish priest. He, in turn, will pray over you,

anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.

If you feel that Christ is calling you for a missionary adventure as a priest or lay missionary, please contact our Vocations’ Director at

416-767-7054.

RCIA Do you want to become Catholic and a part of our Parish? You can do that by participating on

our RCIA classes and familiarize yourself with our community.

For more information contact the Parish office at 416-767-7054.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

We are still in need of readers, singers, and ushers for the 6:00 Sunday evening Mass. Painters are especially needed for the painting of the wall behind the main altar. Paint is available. Anyone who can help please contact the parish office at 416-767-7054.

Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) Thank you for all you do in support of St. Paul the Apostle Parish. The work of our parish is made possible through the giving hearts of parishioners like you. In response to changing lifestyles and demands on time and energy, parishioners have been asking about the Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) program. PAG is a new and convenient way you can support your parish.

OUR LADY OF TA’ PINU PERPETUAL Masses

We are now booking masses for the intentions of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu said on every Tuesday. Those who want to enroll their deceased loved ones in Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu Perpetual Mass Association, can contact or visit the office.

BIBLE STUDY

Sometime during the month of September, a Bible Study Group/Course we will be organized and directed by the Archdiocese of Toronto personnel. More details will follow in the near future.

MALTA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY On September 25th at the 10:30 am Mass, please join

us as we celebrate Malta’s Independence.

We invite and encourage all to attend this wonderful event. After the mass we will continue celebrating this

special day with a reception in the Lower Hall.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!

Spanish mass Our next Spanish Mass will take place on Saturday, September 17th at 7:00 in the evening. This mass will be dedicated to our Founder, Msgr. Joseph DePiro; celebrating his death anniversary.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION

On Sunday, September 25th we will be having a Potluck Luncheon for all those children & youths who have received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and also those who will be receiving the Sacraments in the spring of 2017 at this parish. This meeting, that is open to candidates and their families, will take place after the 12 noon Mass. Those parents who have children advancing to grade 2 or grade 7 in September may register their children for the Sacraments by either picking up a registration form from the office or the back of the church. You may also obtain the registration form by visiting our website and clicking Sacraments. Once you get to the ‘Sacraments’ page, you will be able to print out the form. We will have registration forms with us at the meeting on the 25th as well, for those who would like to register their children at that time. Thank you.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY DOOR

AT CANADIAN MARTYRS’ SHRINE.

16163 Highway 12 W., Midland

You are invited to join Our Lady of Kibeho and St. Josephine Bakhita Group on their pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine. Theme is mercy. Program of activities are as follows: Mass with Msgr. Theophilus Joseph; living rosary; scriptural reflection (bring your bible); praise and worship; witnessing; blessing of the faithful with the relic of St. Josephine Bakhita. Obtain a jubilee indulgence. Young people of St. Josephine Bakhita Festival of Arts will also perform the "Prodigal Son." Bus leaves Toronto at 7 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. COST: $25 CONTACT: Audrey 905-472-3337 or Eileen 905-479-7343 or Molly 416-299-9703.

PERU MISSIONARY GROUP A Peru Missionary Group is being organized, and should be in full swing in September. More details to follow in the near future.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Sunday July 17th - $3,259.29

Sunday July 24th - $2,480.00

Sunday July 31st - $2,042.00

Sunday August 7th - $2,287.00