In today’s gospel, Jesus confronted the Pharisees because of their hypocrisy, teaching them that first they need to look inward and examine themselves properly by saying that: “What comes out of a man is what defiles him”. The intentions we have in our hearts, the malice, hatred, pride, and the evil thoughts against others are really what make us who we are. There is a saying that: “The greatest enemy is our own self.” It is also the most difficult enemy to fight, because it comes with denial and pride. One’s quality life is measured by the qualities of what is within one’s hearts. The best way we can show that we are faithful to the commandment of God is only when our hearts are transformed by it; when it motivates us to pursue goodness, to love others, to avoid sin and evil; when we are moved to repent and to forgive others and; when we make effort to live a just, merciful and, honest life. Our Christianity is expressed in the way we love and treat others.

OGGI la liturgia domenicale ci parla di una vicinanza e di una lontananza. Dio, nella prima lettura, si rivela come colui che è vicino: «Quale grande nazione ha gli dèi così vicini a sé, come il Signore, nostro Dio, è vicino a noi ogni volta che lo invochiamo?». Se Dio è vicino, purtroppo siamo noi a essere spesso lontani, come ammonisce Gesù:«Questo popolo mi onora con le labbra, ma il suo cuore è lontano da me». A

rendere possibile la vicinanza o, al contrario, a creare distanza, è il nostro modo di relazionarci con la parola di Dio. Se, ascoltiamo la parola di Dio e la mettiamo in pratica il Signore ci avviciniamo al Signore; diversamente siamo come i farisei che conoscevano la parola di Dio, ma non la praticavono e quindi sci allontaniamo da Lui. È per noi fondamentale, allora, recepire l’invito dell’apostolo Giacomo: «Accogliete con docilità la Parola… Siate di quelli che mettono in pratica la Parola, e non ascoltatori soltanto».

FIRST COMMUNION REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION

Thursday, Sept. 13 @ 6:30 pm. Requirements:

a) Baptismal Certificate b) Child must be entering grade

2 or higher grade c) Child/Family attends regularly

at St Wilfrid’s Church d) Registration fee of $60

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION

Friday, Sept. 14 @ 7:00 pm Requirements: a) Baptismal Certificate b) Child must be entering grade 7, 8 or high school c) Child/Family attends regularly

at St Wilfrid’s Church d) Registration fee of $60 e) Confirmation Certificate of the Sponsor

Students, Teachers & Staff

Humanitarian Relief – Flooding in Kerala,

India In late July, the state of Kerala, India was devastated by severe flooding due to unusually high rainfall during the monsoon season. Over 10,000 kms of roads have been wrecked and more than 20,000 homes destroyed. The flooding and aftermath of the natural disaster continues. To date, over 300 people have died and more than 1 million people have been displaced and are living in relief camps, including more than 175,000 children under the age of 12. In an effort to support people in Kerala who have been impacted by this disaster, the Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting funds that will be channeled through the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council. Funds will be used initially to provide food, drinking water, clothes and medicine to people who have been displaced. In the long term, funds will be used for the reconstruction of communities. Those wishing to help may take an envelope and drop it off during the offertory or in the office.

Thank you for your generosity.

Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Every Wed. @ 7 pm followed By Mass

Feast Day - Sept. 5

Sep. 22 & 23

St. Teresa of Calcutta, You allowed the thirsting love of Jesus on the Cross to become a living flame within you, and so became the light of His love to all. Obtain from the Heart of Jesus (here make your request). Teach me to allow Jesus to penetrate and possess my whole being so completely that my life, too, may radiate His light and love to others. Amen. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, pray for me. Madre Teresa degli ultimi! Il tuo passo veloce è andato sempre verso i più deboli e i più abbandonati per contestare in silenzio coloro che sono ricchi di potere e di egoismo: l'acqua dell'ultima cena è passata nelle tue mani instancabili indicando a tutti coraggiosamente la strada della vera grandezza. Madre Teresa di Gesù! tu hai sentito il grido di Gesù nel grido degli affamati del mondo e hai curato il corpo di cristo nel corpo piagato dei lebbrosi. Madre Teresa, prega affinchè diventiamo umili e puri di cuore come Maria per accogliere nel nostro cuore l'amore che rende felici. Amen

Feast Day - Sept. 5

Sept. 8 – Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary This celebration, which follows on the prerogatives of the Mother of Christ, was introduced by Pope Sergius I (VII century) in the tradition of Eastern Europe. The Nativity of the Virgin is closely linked to the coming of the Messiah, as promised, preparation and fruit of salvation. Aurora before the sun of justice, Mary foretells to the world the joy of the Savior. (Mess. Rom.) La nascita di Maria è il segno che Dio ha preparato per noi la salvezza: per questo ha preparato il corpo e l'anima della madre di Gesù, che è anche madre nostra. San Paolo nella lettera ai Romani scrive: "Quelli che egli da sempre ha conosciuto li ha anche predestinati ad essere conformi all'immagine del Figlio suo" (8,29). Questo è particolarmente vero per la Vergine santa, predestinata ad essere conforme all'immagine del Figlio di Dio e figlio suo. E Dio ha predisposto tutte le cose secondo questa intenzione: "Sappiamo che tutto concorre al bene di coloro che amano Dio", troviamo poco prima nella stessa lettera. Dio ha preparato tutte le generazioni umane in vista della nascita di Maria, in vista della nascita di Gesù, e insieme ha agito con mezzi soprannaturali.

Feast Day - Sept. 8

Candidates are: -you are not a Baptized Catholic.. -you are Catholic but not confirmed -You are not Catholic but baptized in other recognized religion and wants to have a full communion in the Catholic church Class will start September 5 @ 7 pm Please come or call the office to register @ 416-638-0313

PLEASE BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM EACH TIME YOU COME TO MASS

September 2 –October 21, 2018 Si prega di portare cibo per il nostro povero.

Thank you for helping our community! Place your donation in front of the altar.

Find treasures in St. Wilfrids 3rd Annual Indoor Garage Sale

September 22 & 23, 2018 7 am to 7 pm

It's a great time to donate items you do not need any more.

Please donate gently used—or even brand new items sitting in your storage room, basement or under your bed!

We’re accepting small appliances, kitchenware, clothes, toys, etc.—anything you think other people in our community might need. Please, no books, no furniture or full-size appliances.

Bring your donations to Mother Theresa Hall Between 10am and 4pm every Saturday & Sunday

Training: Sept 7 from 5 PM-6 PM Sept 21 from 5 PM-6 PM

New members are welcome!

St. Wilfrid’s Fire Alarm Fundraising Event

Sat. Oct. 27, @ 6:30 pm ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-PASTA

DOOR PRIZES CASH BAR RAFFLES

Cost: $ 25.00 Adult $15.00 Children 5-11

Free – 4 yrs. old & under Tickets are coming soon!

Thursday @ 7 pm

Choir practice (Sings every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month)

TO ALL VOLUNTEERS & PARISHIONERS Thank you always for your support!

GOD BLESS!

S. Padre Pio Novena Settembre 14-22 @ 7:30 pm Feast Day Sept. 23 Solemn Mass

Perpetual Mass Cards Available in the office in

Italian & English

SATURDAY September 1 5:00 PM–† Luisito Santos; Alexander Veneracion

SUNDAY September 2 7:30 AM–†Pasquale Giuseppe Scala; Rinaldo Bussoli 9:00 AM– † Teresa Copertini; Cecilia Anthonypillai 10:30 AM– †Rosalia Grisafi; Emma Di Giandomenico 12:00 PM–† Ferdinando, Fulvia, Siano, Antonio; Mangri

Gunraj 5:00 PM– † COMMUNITY

MONDAY September 3 – St. Gregory the Great 8: 00 AM–† 7:00 PM–†

TUESDAY September 4 8:00 AM–† 7:00 PM–† 7:30 PM– † Emilio Nicola Lappano –Memorial – It/M

WEDNESDAY September 5 – St. Teresa of Calcutta 8:00 AM– † 7:00 PM–†Mary & George Bleyer

THURSDAY September 6 8:00 AM–† 7:00 PM– † 8:00 PM– Wedding Rehearsal of Adriano & Amanda

FRIDAY September 7 – First Friday 8:00 AM–† 7:00 PM– †

SATURDAY September 8 – Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 AM– † 12:00 AM– Wedding of Richard & Thivyah 5:00 PM– Thanksgiving for Brenda; Special intention

for Diomedes

Readings for this Sunday: 1st Reading: Deut. 4.1-2, 6-8 Psalm: Ps. 15 2nd Reading: Jas. 1.17-18, 21-22, 27 Gospel: Mk. 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Lets remember our departed members of our community in our prayers:

Filomena Ricci; Salvatore Mirabele; Anna Maria Colabrese; Utterico Ricci; Nicola Lappano; Angelo Faurlin; Marisa Rita Moreal; Filomena Posa

On the lighter side….. One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in tiny Jonestown wakes up early and goes to their local church. Before the service starts, the townspeople sit in their pews and talk about their lives and their families. Suddenly, at the altar, Satan appears!! Everyone starts screaming and running for the front entrance, trampling each other in their determined efforts to get away from Evil Incarnate. Soon, everyone is evacuated from the church except for one man, who sit calmly in his pew, seemingly oblivious to the fact that God's ultimate enemy is in his presence. This confuses Satan a bit. Satan walks up to the man and says, "Hey, don't you know who I am?" The man says, "Yep, sure do."

Satan says, "Well, aren't you afraid of me?" The man says, "Nope, sure ain't." Satan, perturbed, says, "And why aren't you afraid of me?" The man says, "Well, I've been married to your sister for 25 years."

September 8 – Martyr Shrine, Midland Assembly @ 7:00 am , Departure: 7:30 am (late will be left behind)

Cost: $35 there are still seats available Please call 416-638-0313