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MASS INTENTIONS &
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Mass - † For souls in Purgatory
Mass – For the People
Mass - † Fermina & Emmanuel Luis,
Rajo & Bissoondial Baiju
Monday, November 19
9:15 AM
Mass - † Adriano & Chiarina D’Agostini
10:00 AM
Food Assistance (F/R)
7:00 PM
Edge Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
7:30 PM
Jabez Prayer Group (F/R)
7:00 PM
Knights Executive. Meeting (P/R)
Tuesday, November 20
9:15 AM
Mass - † João Arruda
7:00 PM
RCIA (F/R)
7:00 PM
CWL General Meeting (S/R)
8:00 PM
8:15AM Choir Practice
Wednesday, November 21
9:15 AM
Mass - † All Souls in Purgatory
10:00 AM
Food Assistance (F/R)
12:00 PM
Christmas Help
7:00 PM
Mass – † Antonio Gatta (1st Anniversary)
7:30 PM
Fr. Hector Vila – Year of Faith Series
7:30 PM
Legion of Mary (F/R)
Thursday, November 22
9:15 AM
Mass - † Angelo & Vincenza Corona &
8:15 AM
10 :00 AM
12:00 Noon
Family
9:45 AM
Centering Prayer Group (F/R)
6:00 PM
IT Meeting (R/E)
7:00 PM
Decorating Committee Meeting (S/R)
7:30 PM
Faith Sharing (F/R)
8:00 PM
10:00 am Choir Practice
Friday, November 23
9:15 AM
Mass - † Cecille Legazpi
9:45 AM
Over 55 Group (S/R)
7:00 PM
Mass - † Ken Doucette
7:00 PM
Edge (F/R, P/R)
7:30 PM
Fr. Ephram Nariculam–Year of Faith Series
Saturday, November 24
9:15 AM
Mass – Joice Ouseph (Birthday)
10:00 AM
Confessions
10AM- 4 PM OVER 55 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
4:00 PM
Confessions
5:00 PM
Mass – (Rite of Enrollment for
Confirmation Candidates)
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
Lifeteen (P/R)
Feast Day Meeting (R/E)
F/R=Fraser Room, P/R=Pocock Room, S/R=Stephenson Room
R/E= Religious Education Room
ST. ANNE’S YEAR
OF FAITH SERIES
This Wednesday, November 21 (7-9 PM)
TREASURES OF THE CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Fr. Hector Vila, Rector
The Redemptoris Mater Seminary
Friday, November 23 (7-9 PM)
APOSTOLIC LETTERS & TEACHING
OF THE CHURCH
Fr. Ephram Nariculam, Professor
St. Augustine Seminary
Monday, November 26 (7-9 PM)
“HOT BUTTON ISSUES 0F
CATHOLIC MORAL THEOLOGY "
Fr. Tom Lynch, Director
Priests for Life Canada
REFLECTION: Mark 13. 24-32
In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of the appearance of the Son of
Man in glory and the final establishment of the reign of God.
Though his Incarnation and Passion took place in historical time
without any great splendor, his second coming will astound the
heavens and the earth. He will come as the Redeemer of the world,
as king, judge and the Lord of the Universe. The Fathers of the
church have taught us that he will not make a new judgment. “He
will summon to his tribunal those who judged him on earth.”
There on Calvary, Christ taught mankind the meaning of mercy. At
his second coming, all men will be obliged to submit to his reign,
whether they want to or not. This is why we pray in the Creed that
we believe that “ He will come again to judge the living and the
dead, and his Kingdom will have no end” (St.Cyril of Jerusalem).
There is no time but now to bend our knees and with joy proclaim
that “Jesus Christ is Lord”, yes “Our Redeemer lives.” Jesus Christ
acquired this right by his Cross.
SAINTS OF THE WEEK & MORE
November 17 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
St. Elizabeth was born in Hungary in 1207, the daughter of Alexander II,
King of Hungary. At the age of four she was betrothed to Ludwig. As she
grew in age, her piety also increased. In 1221, she married Louis of
Thuringia and in spite of her position at court began to lead an austerely
simple life, practiced penance, and devoted herself to works of charity.
They had three children when tragedy struck - Louis was killed while
fighting with the Crusaders. After his death, Elizabeth left the court, made
arrangements for the care of her children, and in 1228, renounced the
world, becoming a tertiary of St. Francis. She devoted herself to the care of
the sick until her death at the age of 24 in 1231. She is the patron saint of
bakers, death of children, falsely accused, the homeless, nursing services,
tertiaries, widows, and young brides.
November 18 - Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul
In both the ancient and the modern Roman calendar, today we observe the
Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul in Rome. Saint Peter’s
Basilica was originally built in 323 by the emperor Constantine over the
tomb of Peter the Apostle, the Church’s first Pope. After a thousand years,
Pope Julius II ordered the building to be torn down due to structural
concerns. It was finished and dedicated 120 years later on November 18,
1626. Saint Paul´s Basilica is located outside the original walls of Rome.
It was also originally built by the emperor Constantine though it was
destroyed by fire in 1823. Donations from around the world made the
reconstruction possible. It was consecrated by Pope Pius IX in 1854.
These two churches continue to draw millions of faithful pilgrims each
year as well as many visitors from other faiths.
November 21 – Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This feast originated as a commemoration of the dedication of the basilica
of St. Mary’s the New in Jerusalem in 543. An apocryphal source recounts
that Mary’s parents brought their three-year-old daughter to the Temple in
Jerusalem to offer her to God, as was the custom. Inspired by a priest’s
vision, they left her there to serve God. Tradition holds that all young
Jewish girls were left in the care of the temple for a period of time, during
which they were educated.
The feast entered the Western calendar in 1585. Today, the feast
celebrates the recognition of Mary as a temple where God lives.
November 22 - St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia's family was one of the principle families of Rome. According
to the cultural custom of the time, Cecilia's family betrothed her to a young
man named Valerius. On their wedding night, Cecilia told Valerius that
she had sworn to remain a virgin before God and that an angel guarded her
body, protecting her virginity from violation. She was martyred for the
faith a few days after her husband Valerian and his brother Tiburtius were
beheaded for refusing to sacrifice to the gods and refusing to deny their
Christian faith. Honoured since the early years of the Church, Cecilia is
mentioned in the list of saints in the first Eucharistic Prayer.
November 23 - Pope St. Clement I
Pope Clement I, is recognized as third in succession to Peter. Other than
the fact that he lived in the 1st century, little is known about his life or
death.
Tradition suggests that Clement, the son of a Roman named Faustinus,
who joined the Church in Rome during its early years through the
preaching of Saint Peter or Saint Paul went on to share in the missionary
journeys of the apostles, and may even have assisted the first Pope in
running the Church on a local level.
After the deaths of St. Peter's first two successors, the canonized Popes
Linus and Cletus, Clement took up St. Peter's position of primacy in the
Church around the year 90. Clement’s fame rests in a letter he wrote to the
Church of Corinth when Christians there revolted against their leaders.
Intervening as Bishop of Rome, he clearly expects obedience. His attitude
demonstrates the primacy of Rome at an early date.
St. Clement I probably died around the year 100. He is among the saints
mentioned in the Western Church's most traditional Eucharistic prayer, the
Roman Canon.
What does the Catholic Church say about the Antichrist?
CCCC 573-575, 675
“Before Christ second coming, the Church must pass through a final
trial that will shake the faith of many believers. The persecution that
accompanies her pilgrimage on earth will unveil the “mystery of
iniquity” in the form of religious deception, offering man an
apparent solution to their problems at the price of apostasy from the
truth. The supreme religious deception is that of the Antichrist, a
pseudo-messianism by which man glorifies himself in place of God
and of his Messiah come in the flesh.”
NEXT
WEEKEND,
the Over 55 Group
is having a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. and after all Masses on Sunday in the
Stephenson Room.
Raffle tickets will also be on sale
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with great
prizes to be won and delicious baked goods.
Thank You!
CHRIS BRAY IN CONCERT
Catholic Youth Studio invites you to a concert by Chris Bray and
his band, on Sunday, November 25 at 2:30 PM, in the John Paul II
Cultural Centre (4300 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga). Enjoy an
afternoon of praise and worship music with Canada’s #1 young
Catholic artist. Tickets are $10. For more information visit
www.festivalofsong.ca or call 416-588-0555.
BRAMPTON HOMELESS SHELTER
The Salvation Army exists to share the love
of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a
transforming influence in the communities of
our world. If anyone would like to donate
new gloves, scarves, hats, dark underwear,
socks and toiletry items it would be greatly appreciated. Please
drop off the office by Sunday, December 16th. The shelter would
like to thank you in advance for reaching out to others during this
holiday season.
LAMP INTENTIONS
(Donation: $10 for 1 week)
The Two Sanctuary Lamps, the St. Anne Lamp, the Sacred Heart
Lamp, the Divine Mercy Lamp and the Padre Pio Lamp burn for
the following Intentions: This week the lamps are burning for:
LAMP NO. 1:
LAMP NO. 2:
SACRED HEART:
ST. ANNE LAMP:
DIVINE MERCY:
In memory of Jonathan Faria
For the soul of Maria Baia Carvalho
Anthony Bilton – Spiritual Healing
All souls – Casimiro Family
In memory of Elena Maciel
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PADRE PIO:
For Special Intention