PRIESTHOOD: If you would like further information about becoming a priest, brother, or sister contact Fr. John or visit www.vocations.ca
SICK CALLS: If you know of a parishioner who is hospitalized or unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion please call the Parish Office.
HOSPITAL VISITATION: If you or a loved one is in the hospital and would appreciate a pastoral visit from Fr. John please call the rectory.
E-BULLETIN: For those who wish to receive an electronic copy of the bulletin each Friday in their inbox, email frjohnlemire2@gmail.com and request to be added to the e-bulletin list.
WEEKLY COLLECTION UPDATE: May 24th: $3516.00. Weekly Budget: $2350.00. Difference: +$1166.00. Renovation Fund: $0.00. Thank you for your generous support.
WEEKLY COLLECTION UPDATE: May 31st: $1810.00. Weekly Budget: $2350.00. Difference: -$540.00. Renovation Fund: $0.00. Thank you for your generous support.
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION (June 7th): For the repose of the soul of John Pettipas by Arthur Davidson.
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION (June 14 th): For the repose of the soul of Rudolph Sicoli by John & Colette Sicoli.
SANCTUARY CANDLE: Each week we invite you to light the sanctuary lamp in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. The cost is $20.00 and you may drop the donation off at the rectory or place it in the collection with the information enclosed. We are completely out of intentions for the month of June onwards.
SUPPORTING THE FOOD BANK: Please continue to remember to bring your can goods each week to Mass to help support the Timmins Food Bank. Your generosity will help make the difference in the lives of others who do not have as much as we do.
DAILY MASS: You can follow Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto at www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live or the Daily TV Mass at www.youtube.com/dailytvmass
HOW TO E-TRANSFER: For those who wish to donate to the Parish by e-transfer, use the email “sacredheart296@eastlink.ca” and the security / password “sacredheart”. Thank you for your support!
DIOCESAN CELEBRATION: This Thursday (June 11th), in anticipation of the Solemnity of St. Anthony of Padua (patron saint of our Diocese), there will be a special diocesan Mass, presided by Bishop Poitras, at 4:00 P.M. at St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral. During this Mass the anniversaries of various priests, deacons, and pastoral workers will be recognized.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION (June 7th): “Because there is one bread, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” (1 Corinthians 10:17) As disciples of Jesus, we are called to lead holy lives and invite others to join us. We are called to be fed and to feed others. Living a stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gifts, serves a twofold purpose. One, it helps build God’s kingdom here on earth. Two, it helps us strengthen each other’s relationship with God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It becomes our roadmap to Heaven. Let’s help each other get there! (Saint Louis Archdiocese Stewardship Office)
SUMMER WORSHIP: With the May long weekend come and gone, this often marks the beginning of people trekking out to the cottage or going away for holidays. While the summer months afford many of us these pleasures, it is important for us to remember our Sunday obligation to attend Mass, wherever you happen to be on any given weekend. Regular weekly attendance at the Eucharist is not meant to be a burden on us, but rather an opportunity to take a few special moments out of our busy lives to thank God and receive whatever strength we need to face the coming week. As well, if you know that you are going to be away, we encourage you to make up your weekly offering either before you leave or after you return. We depend on your regular contributions throughout the year so that we might take care of our expenses in maintaining the Parish. We know that we can depend on your continued generosity.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION (June 14th): “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” (Matthew 10:7) Many of us take our lives for granted. We think we have plenty of time to “repent.” Maybe we should live with a little more urgency in making things right with God. This is the difference in living our discipleship out of obligation versus out of love. Obligation implies we do the minimum required. Love implies we want a relationship. God wants us to be with Him in Heaven forever, but He also wants to be in relationship with us right now, while we are on earth. Start this second – invite the Lord into your heart. (Saint Louis Archdiocese Stewardship Office)
MASS AND HOLY HOUR: To celebrate the Solemnity of Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is also Day of Sanctification for Priests, there will be Mass here on Friday, June 12th. Mass will be at 9:00 A.M. followed by an hour of Eucharistic Adoration. All are welcome.
MOVIE AFTERNOON: The Legion of Mary and the Knights of Columbus are hosting a family movie afternoon next Sunday (June 14th) at 1:30 P.M. in the Cathedral Hall. They will be showing the movie “Courageous.” Free admission and snacks. All are welcome!
SAVE THE DATE: The annual “Parish Picnic”, sponsored by the Holy Name Society and the CWL, takes place on Sunday, June 28th following the 11:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall. Lunch will be homemade sausage on a bun, various salads, and dessert. There is no cost and is open to all parishioners. Plan to attend this year end gathering next Sunday.
