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The Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Sunday, September 20, 2020
1980 Trafalgar Street
London, ON N5V 1A2
Phone: 519-455-3217 Fax: 519-455-3233
Email: [email protected]
Website: MaryImmaculate.ca
Are you envious because I am generous?.
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday, Thursday, Friday : 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
Adoration takes place on Monday & Thursday 45 minutes
before Mass. Adoration/Rosary takes place an hour before
Mass on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Adoration is after Mass on Friday from 8:30 am - 11:45 am.
The 4th Thursday of each month, Mass at
Dorchester Terrace Retirement Home at 3:00 pm.
BAPTISM
Baptisms are held on the first Sunday of the month. A
Baptism preparation session is required for parents.
Contact the office to book an initial appointment, ext. 28.
CONFIRMATION May 31st, 2020 - Ext. 29.
CONFESSIONS
Friday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Saturday at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Or by appointment.
MARRIAGE
Contact the office at least one year in advance.
A marriage preparation course is required.
PASTORAL STAFF
Administrator ~ Rev. Augustine Ogundele
[email protected] ext. 22
Deacon ~ John White - [email protected]
Deacon ~ Michael Cookson - [email protected]
Pastoral Minister ~ Monika Korzec
[email protected] ext. 28
Coordinator of Family & Youth Ministry ~ Donna Sousa
[email protected] ext. 29
Parish Nurse ~ Louise Trapp
[email protected] ext. 35
SUPPORT STAFF Finance Chair ~ Mike Pietraszko
[email protected] Bookkeeper ~ Rosella Cox
[email protected] ext. 33 Secretary ~ Chima Adejuwon
[email protected] ext. 10 Custodian ~ Aneta Burczyk [email protected] ext. 26
S.S.V.P. ext. 52
OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Daily from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Readings for next Sunday, Sept. 27: Ezek. 18: 25-28, Ps. 25, Phil. 2: 1-11, Matt. 21: 28-32
Bulletin can be viewed on our parish website: www.maryimmaculate.ca
Please consider including Mary Immaculate Parish in your estate planning.
Vision
Inspired by the Holy
Spirit, we strive to live our
Faith in the love of Christ
by renewing hope and
peace within our
community and the world.
Mission Statement
An inclusive and welcoming Eucharistic
Community, empowering our parish
family through prayer and faith
formation, witnessing the Good News
together in active service and outreach
to one another.
… The workers who were hired about five in the afternoon came
and each received a denarius. So when those came who were hired
first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also
received a denarius.
Matt. 20: 1-16
Mass Intentions & Schedule Sept. 21 to Sept. 27, 2020
Mon. Sept. 21
8:00 am
Eph. 4: 1-7, 11-13,
Psalm 19,
Matt. 9: 9-13
+ Nancy Raso
~ Steve & Faye Patterson
+ Gerald Ivey
~ Ivey Family
Tue. Sept. 22
6:30 pm
Prov. 21: 1-6, 10-13,
Psalm 119,
Luke 8: 19-21
+ John Pietraszko
~ Rose McCabe
+ Ray Zettler
~ Bob & Marilyn Zettler
Wed. Sept. 23
6:30 pm
Prov. 30: 5-9,
Psalm 119,
Luke 9: 1-6
+ Terence Martin Rafferty
~ Mike & Mary Breen
Thurs. Sept. 24
8:00 am
Eccl. 1: 2-11,
Psalm 90,
Luke 9: 7-9
DORCHESTER
TERRACE
3PM
+ Gilbert Lima
~ Irene, Joe & Jeff
+ Mary Volckaert
~ Emeric
Fri. Sept. 25
8:00 am
Eccl. 3: 1-11,
Psalm 144,
Luke 9: 18-22
Holy Souls in Purgatory
~ Goretti Cardoso
Sat. Sept. 26
9 am
Rev. 7: 9-17,
Psalm 124,
2 Cor. 4: 7-15,
Luke 9: 23-26 OR
John 12: 24-26
5:00 pm
+ Frances Marsman
~ Mike & Mary Breen
Thanksgiving
~ Bernadette
Intentions of the Parishioners of
Mary Immaculate Parish
Sun. Sept. 27
9:00 am
11:00 am
Intentions of the Parishioners of
Mary Immaculate Parish
Prayer
Request
Ella Blanchard Hilda Faimuth Charlotte Komyambo Georgette Persoon Irene Weekes Bob Wilson
Louisa Milliken Donna Foulon Erin O’Brien Rosie Sesink Kathy Vens John Snyders
Dan Cross Glenda Gerritts Cathy John Van Veen Debbie Lockwood Joe Lima
Monique Durr Mary Joyes Ethan Partridge Rita Van Veen Ellen McKinley Kevin Parrott
Joe Danowski Mad Da Ponte Joyce Sawyer-Capp
The Knights will appreciate if you can keep collecting your
pop cans. If you are able to drop them at the office during
work hours that will be appreciated and if you are unable, not a
problem, you can give Tom (519 494 5251) or Martin
( 519 268 7288) a call and they are more than willing to stop by
and have a contactless pick up at your house.
This Week at Mary Immaculate… Sept. 21 Mon. at 8 am - Mass Sept. 22 Tues. at 6:30 pm - Mass Sept. 23 Wed. at 6:30 pm - Mass Sept. 24 Thurs. at 8 am - Mass Sept. 25 Fri. at 8 am - Mass Sept. 26 Sat. at 11 am - 12 Noon - Confession
FUNERAL TAKES PRIORITY OVER ADORATION/ CONFESSION
Prayer of Supplication to Jesus. Voice of Jesus, call us when we stray. Eyes of Jesus, look upon
us when we need encouragement. Face of Jesus, smile upon us
when we need assurance. Hands of Jesus, anoint us when we
grow weary. Arms of Jesus, Lift us up when we stumble. Blood
of Jesus, wash us clean when we grow soiled. Body of Jesus,
feed us when we grow hungry. Heart of Jesus, help us to love
one another as you loved us. Amen
A Note of Gratitude I thank all the Parishioners of Mary Immaculate and Community
of St Josephine Bakhita and friends from my heart for your
prayers, kind words in the video and your cards, and your
generous gifts for the celebration of my journey of 25 years in the
Priestly Ministry. Your faith in God has been a source of strength
and fulfilment on my journey with you. May the Lord reward your
generosity with his abundant grace upon you and your family.
Amen.
Fr Augustine Ogundele
E-Transfer / Online Giving
Thinking of how you can still support the Parish? You can
now give your offerings and donations directly to the
Parish through e-transfer. Kindly send your offerings and
donations to “[email protected]” or you could
also stop by during office hours (9 am - 4 pm) and leave
them in the mailbox (as the office is closed) and someone
will pick up the envelopes. Thank you and God bless you
for supporting your Parish.
How to update your Direct Deposit Contributions:
How to update or start making Direct Deposit Contributions:
The easiest way is simply send an email to our bookkeeper,
Rosella Cox ([email protected]) or to Chima Adejuwon
([email protected]) asking to update or to start your
donations. If you do not have access to email, you can
accomplish the same thing by either writing a letter to
“Rosella Cox” or to “Chima Adejuwon”. We would suggest
you include your phone number in your request, so that you
can be contacted. You can also make the request by phoning
the office during regular office hours. Chima will be able to
help you with this. Due to the current COVID 19 situation,
there could be delays in starting the direct deposit up.
Thank you very much for your continued support.
The Gospels over the last few weeks have all pointed us in the direction of what we need to do to inherit eternal life. In Jesus’ parables, we are given examples of how we should be living and how we should be interacting with each other with fairness and
righteousness. This week we hear how Jesus uses the character of the landowner to say that God gives each his or her due and that he is generous with the amount that he gives. Often, we tend to compare ourselves to others and questions God’s ways but it is not up to us to tell God how and in what way he is to be generous. Rather we should be rejoicing in what we are given and then model God’s generosity to all. Recently, a friend shared with me a conversation she had with coworkers regarding the potential lessons that has resulted in living with the covid pandemic. The responses were varied from: “time to slow down”, “all of humanity is suffering”, “justice and equality for all” to “how we care for those that are vulnerable”. By the end of the conversation the group realized each had valued responses. A very insightful participant spoke up and stated that the conversation should now turn to sharing how each one could put the “lessons into action”. Although she didn’t share with me the specific action ideas, she did say that the excitement in the room was contagious. I wish I could have been there! Often, we get stuck and need a nudge to move into action. Many times, we coast along and then we are blessed with encouragement to see beyond what is directly in front of us and how we can connect those dots to look beyond the obvious, to savor those moments of witnessing the greatness of God in simple and complex ways and then to move forward and share our Christian values. As disciples of Christ we are to model His love, mercy and forgiveness. Each one of us are called, no matter our age or circumstances to be the hands and feet of Christ every day that we are on this on earth. And don’t forget we have the Holy Spirit with all the gifts that we need to become people of action.
Louise Trapp
Parish Nurse
In God we Trust
I spoke with some of our children in the parish last week about how they felt when they heard they were returning to school. They were excited because they were already tired of staying for a long time at home. However, naturally some parents are apprehensive about the return of children to school during this pandemic. I could imagine that some parents would have kept their children for home schooling but they both have to work in other to make the ends meet. The option of one to quit his or her job is not something to consider due to the mortgage and other bills that must be attended to. This must be challenging for the low income earners who have young kids. I sympathize with you, but be rest assured that you are all in my prayers for God’s strength and protection to navigate through this period. I wish to remind you of the scripture passage that says, “cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Pet. 5:7).
Yes, God cares for us and his amazing grace abides with us. We are all on a trial for the test of faith in the world during this pandemic period and we must bear the light of faith in this dark and cloudy time of uncertainties. We must put our trust in God and the competent hands of the educators for the safety of everyone in our institutions. Every step we take in life is a risk; even to venture going out of our house to the grocery store. It is God who protects and leads us. Our faith practices may be done physically but God is at the center of every action. We must pray with faith in God that he will supply our needs more that we can ever imagine.
I encourage everyone to join all parents and families in prayer for the protection of God on our children and the educators as they go about their responsibilities in schools. “Again truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven” (Matthew 18:19). May the Lord increase our faith and give us the grace to trust in his almighty power. Amen.
Father Augustine
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