the 20th sunday in ordinary time august 18, 2013 …and how i wish it were burning already
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The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 18, 2013
…and how I wish it were burning already
“I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it was burning already…”
These are most strange words to hear from the Prince of Peace! Whatever could Jesus have meant? In th
Gospel Jesus speaks of conflict rather than peace; contention rather than harmony. It does not seem likhim at all. Why does he wish the world were burning already?
The fire that Jesus brings is his word and his love for the Father, as well as his love for all humankind. Th
is the fire that he wishes to ignite among us. He wants the whole world to be on fire with love for God an
one another. Once again he is telling us that he wants us to be totally committed to him and to his call t
love as he loves us.
But Jesus knows that this is not an easy mission. He knows that it will bring discord between those wh
choose to follow it and those who reject him. “Fathers against sons, mothers against daughters”; certain
in his day those who chose to be his disciples would have experienced opposition in their homes an
families. There would have been divisions between family members and between generations. Thes
divisions can still exist today.
The message of Jesus can still bring division. Today, his message is at odds with many elements
contemporary culture. The message of Jesus is directly opposed to the “me” generation. There is no room
in Jesus’ teaching for a culture of acquisition where “what I want is more important than the needs of m
family, my neighbour or my world.”
When I love as Jesus loves then the needs of the other are more important than my wants or desires. If
am on fire with the love of Jesus, then I seek only what is good for the other and not just what I can g
from them. The fire that Jesus wishes to ignite in our world is even more than just a love that transformus as individuals; it is a love that, through us, can change the world.
But the world resists change. In our world, just as in Jesus time, his way of living can be contrary to man
of the values of our friends, employers, or family members. To choose Jesus’ path is to accept that no
everyone will agree with it and some will even oppose it. Today’s Gospel tells us that Jesus understoo
this. He promised us that he will be with us always “even unto the end of the world…” He nourishes us
the Eucharist and guides us with his Holy Spirit.
His fire is burning in the world. It burns in us, if we open ourselves to it. This is Jesus’ prayer in this Gospe
Are we the answer?
Deacon Bernie
As a way of launching our new pastoral year Fr. Guylain Prince, a dynamic Franciscan preacher and biblic
scholar, will be leading our community on a retreat day Saturday, September 21st. Please mark yo
calendars
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Mass Intentions: August 10-18, 2013
August 10, 2013 Saturday, St. Laurence4:00 In Loving Mem ory
Mike Kilbertus, The Deceased Members Of The
Charles J. McDonald Family, Gerry McLaughlin ,
Alessandro Palladini, Dorothy Moore, Franco Spurio,
Aida & Vincenzo Polisenta, Terri Winslade
August 11, 2013 The 19th Sunday in
Ordinary Time8:30 Mary McNichol Margaret McLaughlin
11:00 Giacomo Fiori Wife Berardina & Family
August 12, 2013 Monday, Weekday8:00 Charlie Hindley Gary Rooney
August 13, 2013 Tuesday, Weekday8:00 Anne O’Brien Kay O’Brien
August 14, 2013 Wednesday, St Maximilian
Kolbe
8:00 Rosa Guoiani Arnold Guoiani
August 15, 2013 Thursday, The
Assumption Of The
Blessed Virgin Mary8:00 Michele Pistilli The Piccolino Family
August 16, 2013 Friday, Weekday8:00 Elene Pierantozi Ignazio Mattei
August 17, 2013 Saturday,
4:00 Ermando Giuseppe
Nudo
Wife Elvira Nudo
August 18, 2013 The 20th Sunday in
Ordinary Time8:30 In Loving Mem ory:
Isa Mazzella, Luigi Paliotti, Luigina Ciccarelli,
Cuthbert Douglas, Edgaro O. Poce, Alba Salvati
11:00 Vincenzo Saluzzi Maddalena Saluzzi & Family
Your Generosity… Thank you for your on-going support of our parish…
Last weekend’s collection was $2,717.95
Adult Faith Enrichment
Upcoming events
Contemplative Prayer Group
St. Monica’s Contemplative Prayer Groupmeets every Tuesday evening at 7 PM inthe parish rectory. After listening to a talk
on the spiritual journey, we meditatetogether for up to half an hour. Oumeetings will resume in September. Please
join us! For information, please contactAudrey Booth or Pat Brabant through theparish office.
See the posters next week for more
information.
FR.RAYMOND LAFONTAINE & WARDENS
OF THE FABRIQUE OF ST. MONICA'S
…wish to thank our Sponsors.
Please note that our Printers Imprimerie
Drouin Inc will be closing at the end of
August. The last publication from their office
will be Sunday September 1st.
We wish to thank Mr. Jacques and his team
at Imprimerie Drouin for their years o
service, and assure our current advertisers
that we are working diligently to continue
the Parish bulletin service. One of ourWardens will follow up with your file, and
Imprimerie Drouin will refund any unused
portion of your current contract. New
Advertisers can contact one of the Wardens
listed on the front of the bulletin cover o
call the Parish office.
Sincerely
Fr. Raymond Lafontain
& Wardens of the Fabrique of St. Monica's
AITH FIRST REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
It may still be possible to register your child for this year’s Faith First classes, even though registration closed onAugust 15th, however you should do so as soon as possible to have a place.
Faith First registration forms for the 2013-14 season are available at the entrances of the church, church hall andrectory. All new as well as returning students must fill out a form, and return it to the rectory to guarantee a spotThe cost of the program is $70 for one child, $95 for 2 children and $110 for 3 or more. Please note that yourchild will not be denied access to the program if you are unable to pay the fee. For further information, pleasecontact Jennie Parsons-Armstrong at (514) 481-0267 or by email at [email protected] .