SEVENTEETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (Year A) July 27th, 2014 The Fourth Degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will host a Mass for the deceased near the mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. Fr. Alex Saurianthadathhil and Fr. Jerry Lazoryk will con-celebrate. ~ Followed by a prayer service at the Shrine of the Unborn.~ Seating will be limited so please consider bringing a lawn chair. Joseph R. Ferrari July 17, 2014 (For full story go online to the ‘National Catholic Reporter’ under ‘Spirituality’) "The snake made me do it," said Eve, "and besides I only took a bite." Eve and her partner Adam had it all. God gave them everything, including perfect freedom, the freedom to choose. They chose to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, even though God told them there would be awful consequences. If only they had confessed totally afterward. According to new research by psychologists at Carnegie Mellon University, Mark Twain was right: A half-truth feels worse than a total lie. Partial confessions make the person asking for forgiveness feel better for a moment. Soon negative emotions emerge like the old snake in the grass. According to these findings, had they offered a full confession instead of a partial confession, Adam and Eve may have avoided a lifetime -- eons, in fact -- of guilt and shame and fear. In a recent issue of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology scholars learned across five studies that cheaters found partial confessions attractive because they felt it was better than not confessing at all. But the partial confessors felt terrible, worse than both those who completely confessed and those who did not confess at all. In other words, the partial confessor felt guilt about the matter they were partially confessing, and then again about not telling the whole truth. Pope Francis, at audience, says he goes to confession every two weeks Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service | Nov. 20, 2013 Pope Francis said he goes to confession every two weeks, knowing God never tires of forgiving those who repent but also knowing that having a priest say "I absolve you" reinforces belief in God's mercy. Using the literal Italian translation of a Spanish saying, "It's better to turn red once than yellow a thousand times." Pope Francis said he knows some people are embarrassed to confess their sins to a priest, but it is the best path to spiritual healing and health. Holy Family Parish Picnic Sunday,August10th, at Pointe Des Chenes. Time: 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Tickets: Adults $5.00 Children under 10 free Bring a lawn chair and come out and enjoy a barbeque. HOLY FAMILY PARISH National Catholic Reporter ~~ Partial confessions: why it’s better to come clean, totally. REFLECTION 208 Prentice Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 4P9 Pastor - Rev. Boguslaw Jaroszek Deacon - Rev. Mr. Larry Comte Secretary - Marion Leach Pastoral Leadership Team Ed Briglio, Deacon Larry Comte Parish Council Dora Cook, Chairperson C.W.L. –Suzanne Marshall, President K. of C. - John Sullivan, G.K. Prayer Line - Stella Wozny 256-8690 or Mary Hunt 759-1689 Circles of Rosary - M. Zelek & D. Labay Kitchen Manager - J. Lukecena Office: (705) 253-5523 Fax: (705) 253-7560 Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyfamilyparishssm.ca WEEKEND MASSES Saturday: -- 8:30 a.m. - Bilingual Mass -- 4:00 p.m. - English Mass Sunday: -- 9:30 a.m. - English Mass -- 11:00a.m.- Polish Mass WEEKDAY MASSES See schedule of Announced Masses SACRAMENTS Reconciliation 1/2 hour before & after mass on Thursday, Friday & Saturday Baptism See Fr. Boguslaw before mass on weekends. Instructions required. Marriage Contact Office not less than eight months before desired date. Instruction required. Children’s Sacraments Families must be registered parishioners for children to receive. Contact office for forms. Communion to Hospital, Sick & Shut-ins. Contact Parish Office Wake Service Minister -- Sr. Norma Zorzi Sacrifices and choices can sometimes be very difficult and the only way to resolve the problem is to set a value on them and on what they will purchase. In other words; “is it all worthwhile?” The question we must ask ourselves is: What am I willing to sacrifice to reach my goal? Perhaps it is a choice of how I want to live – Marriage – Religious Vocation - a Life-Style - a LifeTime Career. Often we have to take the time to sit down and work out the costs, or the intellectual or physical needs or the fulfillment and satisfaction to be achieved. What will it cost me now and down the road? Am I willing to accept and pay the cost? The gospel presents to us a goal – ‘The Kingdom of Heaven’. In each of the 3 parables a decision is reached - to sell everything in order to purchase the one thing that is important, and to work and achieve a better goal. In each case the choice was worth it. Ask yourself today – What is it worth to me to enter the kingdom of God; to be united with a loving God? Am I willing to pay the price? - It’s your free choice. Remember God does not ask the impossible. He stands by you and gives you courage when you falter. Yes! the treasure is worth the effort. Jesus thought so. HE DIED FOR US WHILE WE WERE STILL HIS ENEMIES – HE KNEW IT WAS WORTHWHILE. ...Fr. Jack David THOUGHT OF THE WEEK "The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness." (...Pope Francis: First Angelus as pope, Mar.17/13) Office Hours: Tues. Wed. Thurs. ~ 9:00am to 1:00pm. Z ŻYCIA PARAFII 1.Bóg jest obrońcą ufających Mu. On okazuje nam miłosier-dzie i pozwala nam dobrze używać rzeczy przemijających, aby otrzymać dobra wieczne. Bóg udziela mądrości każde-mu, kto jej szuka na właściwych drogach i pokornie o nią prosi. Mądrością jest miłować prawo Pańskie. Mądrością jest upadabnianie siebie samych do Bożego Syna. Mądrością jest poszukiwanie i nabywanie jej za wszystko, co się posiada. Theme for Season 3 ~ Fall 2014 *** In the Footsteps of Christ *** Announced Weekly Masses + Wiesław, Władysław Gąsior zam. Regina Tues.Jul 29 ST. MARTHA, Disciple of the Lord Final Notice There is a promise of marriage between TAMMY-LYNNE GOWAN daughter of Michael Gowan & Denise McIntomney son of Marvin Bishop & Debra Madill Marriage will take place: August 16th, 2014 at Holy Family Parish, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. If you have any information that may pertain to this union please contact the parish priest. Thur. Jul 31 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, PRIEST 9:30am For all departed priests of our diocese. What is Crossroads? Fri. Aug 1  Each summer, Crossroads sponsors pro-life walks across Canada, the US, Ireland, Spain and Australia  Helping build a culture of Life, these young people spend their summer witnessing to the dignity and sanctity of all human life.  In just 12 weeks, they will walk several thousand kilometers and pass through hundreds of towns! How can you help!  Consider making a donation to help these young volunteers make a real difference on our Pro-Life walk across Canada!  Pray for an end to abortion and a renewed respect for all human life, especially the unborn.  Make a donation: Crossroads 17-370 Stone Rd. Box 25096 Guelph, ON N1G 4T4 Website www.crossroadwalk.org HOLY FAMILY PARISH FUND-RAISER DINNER DANCE Friday Sept. 12th, 2014 ~ 5:30pm to 12:00am 114 MacDonald, Parish Hall Tables of 10 ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, BISHOP 9:30am First Friday, the visitation of the sick. For all our sick parishioners. 7:00pm O zdr.i bł. dla Patryka Gil zam. Mariasz 8:30am 4:00pm Sun. Aug 3 9:30am First Saturday O zdr. i bł. dla Patryka Gil zam. E. Gil + Jozef Zgraja by Roswita Zgraja & Family ~ For Fr. Boguslaw Jaroszek by Gino Guzzo EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME + Deceased Members of the Holy Family CWL + Tullio Gualtieri by his wife Rosina Gilda & Family O zdr. i bł. dla Patryka Gil zam. E. Gil AUGUST INTENTIONS FOR PRAYER: Universal: Refugees ~ That refugees, forced by violence to abandon their homes, may find a generous welcome and the protection of their rights. For Evangelization: Oceania ~ That Christians in Oceania may joyfully announce the faith to all the people of that region. Draws for prizes Tickets $30.00 per person, Available at each Mass or call Julie 705-971-2046, please leave a message. 1st Reading: Jeremiah 13.1-11 Gospel: Matthew 13. 31-35 Jul 29 1st Reading: Jeremiah 14. 17-22 Gospel: Luke 10. 38-42 Jul 30 1st Reading: Jeremiah 15. 10, 16-21 Gospel: Matthew 13. 44-46 Jul 31 1st Reading: Jeremiah 18. 1-6 Gospel: Matthew 13. 47-52 Aug 1 1st Reading: Jeremiah 26. 1-9 Gospel: Matthew 13. 54-58 Aug 2 1st Reading: Jeremiah 26. 11-16, 24 Gospel: Matthew 14. 1-12 Aug 3 1st Reading: Isaiah 55. 1-3 2nd Reading: Romans 8. 35, 37-39 Gospel: Matthew 14. 13-21 Lay Ministers Aug. 2nd & 3rd Sat. Aug 2 11:00am 7 Course meal O zdr. i bł. dla Patryka Gil zam. E. Gil CROSSROADS: Pro-Life walk across Canada. May 24th to Aug. 16th, from Vancouver to Ottawa. And ARRON JOSEPH BISHOP O zdr. i bł dla Ojca Sw. Franciszka zam. Z. Gierlach Wed. Jul 30 9:30am For health and blessing for Z. Gierlach by Fr. Boguslaw 7:00pm WEDDING BANNS Jul 28 Mon. Jul 28 7:00pm 7:00pm Daily Readings MUSIC CORNER: Sing from the heart with love and adoration. God hears your heart, more than your voice. Commentators: 4:00pm Sr. Norma Zorzi 9:30am Whoever is available Eucharist Ministers: 4:00pm Ina Dear, Mary Czop 9:30am Norma Lutes, Sr. Norma Zorzi, Kathy Pace Lectors: 4:00pm Marissa Nicoletta 9:30am Lillian McDougall Offertory: 4:00pm Alecta Rousell, Welcomer 9:30am C.W.L. Welcomers: 4:00pm Vince Plastino, Andy Larose 9:30am Jack Forbes, John Chouinard SCHEDULE AVAILABLE ON HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEBSITE. holyfamilyparishssm.ca Call your coordinator for password. The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close. Don’t forget to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays this summer, but enjoy the warmth!