TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PASTOR’S CORNER

Nothing quite conveys the passing of time as intensely as the sudden thought that the long-awaited summer and its slower pace is

slowly transitioning into shorter days as well as cooler mornings and evenings. This of course means that we will have to return to a

stricter work schedule after this final long weekend of summer. Thus it is fitting to think about the nature of our daily work.

We all know people who live to work, and sometimes you do not have to look for them, because they reside in your household. Un-

fortunately, the modern temptation is to measure our worth by work and productivity. It seems that we are only as meaningful as the

work we do. Often it is done to the detriment of one’s family, not to mention one’s health and even one’s life.

Such an unhealthy attitude is due to the gradual erosion of an appreciation of Sunday – the Lord’s Day – whereby we can see the

world and our worth in a new way -- the way of the saint and the poet. These “sacred” moments, which often take place in solitude

and silence, can be more meaningful to us than an entire week of hard work, because they make us stop to realize that we can find

satisfaction in comfort without luxury, freedom without indulgence and purpose without frenetic busyness. In other words, since the

beginning of creation, work was made for man, not man for work, and Jesus reminds us of this perennial truth in the Gospels.

Fr. Slawek

SENIOR’S GROUP: The seniors group every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. devotion of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Come out and socialize, play cards,

THE SACRAMENTS OF... FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (grade 2 students) Dear Parents/Guardians, Holy Spirit Parish would like to help you prepare your child for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. This is an important step in your child's moral and spiritual development. We intend to make our sessions easy and enjoyable, a wonderful faith-enriching experience for your child, in hopes of bringing them even closer to Jesus, our Lord. There will be a Parent/Guardian information meeting on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 10:30 am in the Parish Hall for all children wish-ing the reception of these two Sacraments for this upcoming school year. You will receive a registration package containing all information needed. You will also have an opportunity to have all your questions answered. I look forward to meeting you... Debbie Scott debbie.laypastoralminister@gmail.com THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION (grade 7 and up students) Dear Parents/Guardians, Confirmation is the sacrament by which Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives us the increased ability to practice our Catholic faith in every aspect of our lives and to witness Christ in every situation. If your son or daughter is desiring the completion of their Christian initiation into the Roman Catholic Church here at Holy Spirit this upcoming school year then you are highly encouraged to attend an information meeting on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 12:00 pm in the parish hall. You will receive an information package of what is required to register, a schedule and we will inform you of how our preparation sessions will follow and begin on Friday, September 29th with the EDGE Program. In anticipation, Debbie Scott debbie.laypastoralminister@gmail.com RCIA - the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you interested in joining our parish community, in learning more about the Catholic faith with the intent of possibly becoming Catho-lic, or wanting to complete your Christian Initiation with the sacrament of Confirmation? If yes then come to the parish office and fill out a registration form. We will contact you and set up an interview. Our weekly sessions begin Monday, September 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. For more information please feel free to contact Debbie Scott debbie.laypastoralminister@gmail.com HOLY SPIRIT COMMUNITY... Please consider journeying with our RCIA inquirers as a sponsor. You do not need to be an expert in all aspects of the Catholic faith, just open, willing and able to commit to weekly get-togethers. For more details and information please contact... debbie.laypastoralminister@gmail.com

Legion of Mary’s Pilgrimage to Martyr Shrine Midland, Ontario w ill be on Sep-tember 10, 2017. It’s full day trip. For more infor-

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September 3, 2017

MASS INTENTIONS

Tuesday, September 5

9:00 a.m. (+) Private Intentions. Wednesday, September 6 9:00 a.m. (+) Philip Faughnan req. by the Coffee group. Thursday, September 7

9:00 a.m. (+) Mary Waychison req. by Susan & Connie Waychison . Friday, September 8 9:00 a.m. Private Intentions. Saturday, September 9

4:30 p.m. Private Intentions. Sunday, September 10

9:00 a.m. All Parishioners.. 11 a.m. (+) Philip Faughnan req. by Elsa, MT & Barb.

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH OFFERING—JUNE/JULY/AUGUST

JUNE 24/25, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 5,096.00 PAG Offering $ 2, 235.00 Loose Offering $ 326.65 PAG Building Fund $ 270.00 ShareLife $ 1,217.00 JULY 1/2 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4,891.00 Loose Offering $ 350.75 JULY 8/9, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 5, 066.00 Building Fund $ 2, 765.00 Loose Offering $ 302.00 ShareLife $ 2, 480.00 JULY 15/16, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 5, 169.00 Donate Now offering $ 45.00 Loose Offering $ 345.75 PAG Offering $ 2, 368.00 ShareLife $ 520.00 PAG Building Fund $ 350.00 JULY 22/23, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4, 251.45 Loose Offering $ 317.10 JULY29/30, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4, 762.00 Loose Offering $ 278.80 AUGUST 5/6, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4, 694.00 Loose Offering $ 259.85 AUGUST 12/13, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4, 603.95 Mission Co-op $ 744.00 Loose Offering $ 348.15 PAG Offering $ 2, 368.00 Building Fund $ 3, 774.20 PAG Building Fund $ 350.00 Donate Now Building Fund $ 375.00 Donate Now Offering $ 25.00 AUGUST 19/20, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 5, 211.00 Building Fund $ 726.00 Loose Offering $ 319.40 Scarboro Mission $ 2, 209.65 ShareLife $ 750.00 AUGUST 26/27, 2017 Regular Envelope Offering $ 4, 312.00 Building Fund $ 144.00 Loose Offering $ 365.85 Scarboro Mission $ 204.00

Thank you for you continued generosity

The Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Holy Spirit Conference As usual, our bundle weekend last week was a huge success. We would like the Thank all of our parishioners for their generous support. Without your donations we could not serve our community as we do.

Our next Bundle weekend will be October 21/22, 2017.

Thank You.