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.
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION (Week of June 15th): For the special intentions of Anna Loreto by Kasa Antonello & Family.
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION (Week of June 22nd): For special intentions by Mike & Betty Whitwell.
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 in need of new intentions.
WEEKLY COLLECTION UPDATE: June 1st: $2321.00. Weekly Budget: $2350.00. Difference: -$29.00. Renovation Fund: $123.00. Thank you for your generous support.
WEEKLY COLLECTION UPDATE: June 8th: $1566.00. Weekly Budget: $2350.00. Difference: -$784.00. Renovation Fund: $25.00. Thank you for your generous support
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!
SAVE THE DATE: The annual “Parish Picnic”, sponsored by the Holy Name Society and the CWL, takes place next Sunday (June 22nd) 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.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION (June 15th): “But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth ...” (John 16:13) It has been said that the best gift we can give someone is to teach them how to pray. If you don’t talk and more importantly, listen, to God every day, how else will you know what He is calling you to do? Just as you talk to family and friends every day, get in the habit of talking with God every day. Develop a daily prayer routine. Keep your prayers simple and sincere. This is best done in silence, when you can hear God’s response. (Saint Louis Archdiocese Stewardship Office)
PARENTING TIP: Summer is a time to unwind, relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the outdoors. Take the time to engage more often and more fully as a family. Do chores together, cook together, play games, do a puzzle, or hike together. Quality and quantity time spent with our children matters! This is the Jubilee Year of Hope, so do something to engage in and honour the year, perhaps by visiting one or more of our Diocesan Pilgrim Churches. And whether you are having a staycation or vacation, remember that Mass and prayer as a family are important! (Diocese of Hamilton’s Family Ministry Office)
LITURGY SPOTLIGHT - A RETURN TO ORDINARY TIME: Christmas Time and Easter Time highlight the central mysteries of the Paschal Mystery, namely, the incarnation, death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The Sundays and weeks of Ordinary Time, on the other hand, take us through the life of Christ. This is the time of conversion. This is living the life of Christ.
Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. (Source: www.usccb.org)
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION (June 22nd): “They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets.” (Luke 9:17) The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows us that when you share what you have, even if it doesn’t seem like that much, miracles can happen! Do not think that your gift is too small or insignificant! Each of us has a role in God’s plan; you just need to place your trust in the Lord. Nothing is impossible with God. You just may be the answer to someone else’s prayer.(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 27th. Mass will be at 9:00 A.M. followed by an hour of Eucharistic Adoration. All are welcome.
Happy Father’s Day to all fathers. Thank you for choosing life!
