Memorial of St. Benedict

July 11th St. Benedict was born at Nursia in Umbria in about 480 and was sent to Rome to be educated, but soon left the world to live a solitary life at Subiaco. After living in a cave in the mountains for two years as a hermit, he had acquired such a reputation that disciples came in numbers to join him and important Roman families entrusted him with the education of their children. He organized a form of monastic life in twelve small monasteries. Under his guidance, as abbot, the monks vowed to seek God and devoted themselves to work and prayer. A few years later St. Benedict left the district of Subiaco to found the great abbey of Monte Cassino on the heights of Campania, Italy. There he wrote his “Rule” in which are wonderfully combined the Roman genius and the monastic wisdom of the Christian East. He knew that when the believer enters into a profound relationship with God they cannot be content with living in a mediocre way, with a minimalist ethic and superficial religiosity. In this light, one understands better the expression that Benedict took from St. Cyprian and that is summarized in his Rule (IV, 21)—the monks' program of life: Nihil amori Christi praeponere. (Prefer nothing to the love of Christ.) Holiness consists in this valid proposal for every Christian that has become a true pastoral imperative in our time, in which one perceives the need to anchor life and history in solid spiritual references. St. Benedict died in 547.

A Prayer by Saint Benedict for Seekers of Faith Gracious and Holy Father, give us the wisdom to discover You, the intelligence to understand You, the diligence to seek after You, the patience to wait for You, eyes to behold You, a heart to meditate upon You, and a life to proclaim You, through the power of the Spirit of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.

Mass Schedule and Intentions NO MASS ON MONDAYS Tuesday, July 7 8:00 am + SOUL OF MARIA – Theresa Tran Wednesday, July 8 7:15 pm + JOSE PUIM MONTEIRO, WIFE & SONS – Fatima

+ MANNY PAIVA – Rita and Fernand Morin + PASQUA and BENEDETTO PANICCIA – Bice & Frank Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in the Church beginning at 3:00 pm and finishing with Benediction at 7:00 pm. Thursday, July 9 8:00 am + STEVE OWCZARZY – Kay and family Friday, July 10 8:00 am + JOHN JOSEPH KAVANAGH – Helen Cobb Saturday, July 11 8:00 am + DEOLINDA LARANJEIRO – Mike & Chiara Vasco CONFESSIONS AT 9:00 am 5:00 pm + REGINA SILVEIRA – her family Sunday, July 12 9:00 am - for the intentions of all parishioners 11:00 am + STAN PIASECZNY and SOFIE – Stella and family

Visiting the Parish office procedures

With parish office now open there are some changes during this first stage.

Parishioners will be asked to phone the parish office to make an appointment. (this includes coming for Mass cards)

You are asked to wear a mask

There will be visitor log book.

Please do not visit if you are unwell or have been in contact with someone who has COVID.

Use hand sanitizer.

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Mass Schedule and Intentions NO MASS ON MONDAYS Tuesday, July 14 8:00 am – the Intentions of Teresa and Manuel Amaral Wednesday, July 15 7:15 pm + FERNANADA DaSILVEIRA – Manuel and Ana + JORGIANA MELO, JAIME TEIXEIRA, WILLIAM FURTADO, JOAO, LUIS, and EDUARDO - Tina Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in the Church beginning at 3:00 pm and finishing with Benediction at 7:00 pm. Thursday, July 16 8:00 am + JOHN BATISTA – Nick and Teresa Cherri Friday, July 17 8:00 am + JOHN SOLTIS – Gert and Les Gueth Saturday, July 18 8:00 am – for the intentions of the Furlong family CONFESSIONS AT 9:00 am 5:00 pm + SAMANTHA DeSOUSA – her family

+ MILDRED KAVANAGH – Gerry Kavanagh Sunday, July 19 9:00 am + JOHN BATISTA – his family 11:00 am – for the intentions of all parishioners

The Sisters of the Carmel of Saint Joseph will pray for you during the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 8th to July 16th, 2020. Are you troubled? Do you need spiritual support? You can participate in the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Send your prayer intention slip with your name and address to:

Carmel of Saint Joseph 1127 Carmel-Koch Road, R.R. #1 St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0

For more information check the website for the Carmelite Nuns: www.thecarmel.ca

Dear God, I want to take a minute today, not to ask You for anything, but to simply say thank you for all I have. Amen!

Welcome to Father Gary Schlack

On Wednesday July 15, our parish will welcome our new Pastor, Father Gary Schlack. Father Gary arrives from Holy Family Parish in Hanover, Ontario. Father Andrew Czarny will be the Associate Priest.

A Reminder when attending Mass

Use only the doors marked for “ENTRANCE ONLY” Due the physical distancing required, there are limited spaces available in the church in which to sit. The Church doors will be open 30 minutes prior to Mass. The church will also need to be disinfected after each Mass. We ask for your patience as we get accustomed to these changes. The ADORATION CHAPEL will remain CLOSED until further notice. However, a time of prayer with the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm. Adorers will be needed, please, to ensure the Blessed Sacrament is not left unattended. Adorers are asked to please clean with disinfectant wipes the pew in which they were seated, including the hand areas, before departing the church. Thank you!

In July, the Pope invites us to pray with him for families: "that today's families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance." The Pope Video is an official global initiative to broadcast the Holy Father’s monthly intentions. It is carried out by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer). https://thepopevideo.org/