They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my FatherTestimony: Karen • Maintaining Mental and Spiritual Health • This Weeks Collection: Catholic Family Services (and a house tour) • Did You Know?
The photo album has been updated with pictures of this week's progress! Click the image to see!
Our latest testimony is from Karen, a long-standing member of the Canadian Martyrs community, and the engine behind our recent community connect initiative! Have a listen as she talks about how her recent experiences, and how she is staying connected with our community and her faith.
Our Community Connect volunteers are in the midst of reaching out to the members of our faith community by phone. Sounds like some great conversations are happening and connections being made. Thanks to our volunteers, and to those they have called, who are giving them a welcoming response.
Covid-19: Pope offers prayer to the Virgin Mary for protection
An English-language translation of the Pope’s prayer is below:
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
We'd like to thank everyone who took the time to donate online, or took a drive down to drop off an envelope at the Church this week! We'd also like to acknowledge all of those that responded to the Bishop's call for donations as part of his Easter message. Your generosity is most appreciated!
There's a bit of a special treat in this week's video appeal! Father Markus gives us a tour of his home!
If you donate online, please be sure to check your junk mail if you haven't received your charitable receipt, as they sometimes get directed there by your email provider.
If you are unable to donate online, you can drop off your envelopes in the mailbox at the Church office on Tuesday between 1 -3 pm, or Thursday morning, from 10 am - 12 pm.
Because of Jesus's particular emphasis on the care of the sick, the Roman Catholic Church has become the largest non-governmental provider of healthcare in the world and is responsible for founding and running networks of hospitals across the world where medical research continues to be advanced. The Catholic Church has around 18,000 clinics, 16,000 homes for the elderly and those with special needs, and 5,500 hospitals – with 65 percent of them located in developing countries.Read more about the history of the Catholic Church's involvement in the development of modern science and medicine here! So now you know!
Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Lord said, “I will not leave you orphaned.” Pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood. If God is calling you, contact Fr. Michael King, Vocation Director, Diocese of Hamilton at 905-528-7988 or vocations@hamiltondiocese.com.
If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for a special occasion, on behalf of a family member, a friend, or a deceased loved one, please call the office to have that intention put into the calendar.
Please rest assured that Fr. Markus is honouring these intentions in his daily private Mass.
This Week's Intentions Tuesday, May 19, 2020
✞Mark Lulgjuraj Wednesday, May 20, 2020
✞Andrew Tarasiewicz Thursday, May 21, 2020
For the Intentions of Lukas and Gabriella Marshy Friday, May 22, 2020
✞Andrew Tarasiewicz Saturday, May 23, 2020
✞Roger Pretto & ✞Giorgia Carravaggio
Click the image above to see booked mass intentions and all dates that are available to book to pray and remember those who have died or for the needs of our family and friends.
We've made it easier for you to request Mass intentions! Father Markus is including all requested intentions in his daily private Mass, so if you'd like to request intentions, please do! Click the image to go to a new section on the website where you can make on-line requests. You can even send your stipend (optional, suggested $10) electronically! Or you can drop it in the office mailbox (Tues 1- 3; Thurs 10 - 12).
