TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. John’s Parish – A Covenant Community with St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, June 24 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VIGIL 5:00 pm - Reno Da Maren Sunday, June 25 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 am - Maria Zavarise 11:00 am - Intentions of Ida Fogal 12:30 pm - Spanish Mass/Parishioners Monday, June 26 8:00 am - Silvio Comacchio 9:15 am - Holy Trinity School Closing Mass 1:00 pm - St. John’s School Closing Mass Tuesday, June 27 6:30 pm - Maria Brombal, Emilio Busato, Luigi & Marcella Visentin, Adam Koch, Hetillio Antonio, Leobino Antonio Sr., Leobino Antonio Jr., Intentions of François, Vincent, Christine, Colline & Rochel Wesselink Wednesday, June 28 8:00 am - Pietro Cal Thursday, June 29 6:30 pm - Paul Riffert, Roma Gobbi, Cora Brown, Kohan Wesselink, Intentions of Christine, Vincent & François Wesselink Friday, June 30 8:00 am - Magdalena Dazon Gomez Saturday, July 1 FIRST SATURDAY 8:30 am - Father’s Intentions THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VIGIL 5:00 pm - Emilio Lastoria, Special Intention Sunday, July 2 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 am - Frank Figliuzzi 11:00 am - All Parishioners Living & Deceased 12:30 pm - Spanish Mass/Helberto Riano

READINGS OF THE WEEK

Monday, June 26 Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 7:1-5 Tuesday, June 27

St. Cyril of Alexandria Blesseds Nykyta Budka and Vasyl Velychkowsky

Genesis 13:2-5:18; Matthew 7:6, 12-14 St. Irenaeus Wednesday, June 28 Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Matthew 7:15-20 Thursday, June 29 Sts Peter and Paul 2Ats 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 Friday, June 30 1st Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Genesis 17:1, 5, 9-10, 15-20; Matthew 8:1-4 Saturday, July 1 Genesis 18:1-5, Matthew 8:5-17 Sunday, July 2 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kings 4:8-12, 14-16; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42

DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Fr. Pietr Golinski Bishop Douglas Crosby, O.M.I., D.D. Sisters of St. John the Baptist (C.S.J.B.) Fr. Andrew Czarny Fr. Tim Hingston Fr. Lukasz Kopaniak S.A.C.

Associate Pastor

Please welcome Father Juan Carlos Saenz, who has been assigned as Associate Pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish effective Wednesday, June 28. Father is originally from Peru and he has worked in parishes in the Honduras and the United States. Most recently he was placed as Associate Pastor at St. Mary’s Parish in Hamilton.

Seminarian in Residence This month we welcome Carlos Diaz in residence in the rectory for the summer. Carlos has completed his first year of Philosophy at St. Peter’s Seminary. He will be working at Marymount Cemetery as part of the ground-keeping crew. He will be residing at the rectory during this time.

Walking Together for Water

Thank you to Fr. Jerzy and all the parishioners of St. John’s Parish. You were so supportive of me when I spoke to you at all the Masses on the weekend of June 10th and 11th. I am blessed to have been given the opportunity to speak to you about the “Walking Together For Water” project. If anyone missed the chance to donate and would still like to, you can donate online at chalice.ca. Under the heading of “Donate”, you will find the direct link to my project “WALKING TOGETHER FOR WATER”. Sincerely, Joseph

Michael House Baby Bottle Campaign

It is not too late to return your baby bottles, please place them in the baskets by the church entrances. Thank you!

Catechetical Correspondence Courses

Programs available for children from Kindergarten through to High School not currently receiving religious instruction. Preparation for First Communion and Confirmation for children not in Catholic Schools also available. Families work through the programs at home. Contact Monica in the Catechesis Office at 905-528-7988, ext. 2238 or check out our website at www.hamiltondiocese.com and click on the Catechesis Office for more information, printable registration forms or to register online.

Congratulations to Our Graduating Classes

As you embark on your journeys, whether to High School, University or the working world, remember that God is with you and that you always have a spiritual home at St. John’s Church. There are many wonderful Youth in our Parish who are living witnesses to the Gospel and its values. This year we recognized Marco Monteiro and Thomas Sheehan as recipients of the Parish Award and Marco Aramini as recipient of the CWL Bursary. Congratulations to you all!

School’s Out

We wish all students, teachers and the school staff a happy and safe summer, filled with God’s blessings!

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

We decided Ave Maria would be sung that day. It would join the list of hymns that now transport me to the December morning when frozen earth was broken open to bury my little one. My brave one stood in the doorway, intrigued by the plans being made. We asked was there anything he’d want included in her funeral. Without hesitation it was “Table of Plenty”. My heart cracked wide open. He had requested a hymn we sang at his First Holy Communion the spring before. Jubilant voices had filled the church and serenaded the small hands offering simple gifts of bread and wine for the life-giving sustenance of which we would all feed. We rejoiced in the goodness and innocence of the grace given and openly received. The Eucharist…...

June 25, 2017 What Supports Do Families Need from the Church?

What are the pressures they face in their day to day lives? What are the challenges, joys, highs and lows in families today? Where do they seek support when it is needed? Where do they see the role of the Church in their lives and in helping them cope with everyday life issues and events? The Diocese of Hamilton, through the Family Ministry Office, wants to hear from you on these topics. You can do this in two ways: 1.Attend our Symposium for Families being held at the Cathedral Basilica on September 23rd, beginning with Bishop Crosby saying Mass at 9:30 am and ending at 4:00 pm. 2.Fill in the on line survey posted on the website at: http:// hamiltondiocese.com/offices/family-ministry/symposiumon-family beginning June 28th. The more people who engage in both these events the greater the knowledge we will gather. Family matters - help us discover how the Diocese can help you in the most important role of family. For more information call 905-528-7988 and ask for Teresa (ext. 2250) or Wendy (ext. 2241).

Fostering Faith IN and THROUGH Grandparents

Save the Date! Join us for a celebration of the Faith of Grandparents in time for National Grandparents Day. Join us at Basilica of Our Lady Parish in Guelph 28 on Saturday, September 9th from 9:30 am12:30 pm. Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 9:30 am followed by light refreshments. Then sit back and enjoy two reflections from David Dayler and Anne Jamieson on the importance of our faith lives for our own sake and for the good of generations to come! There is no charge for this event. Your RSVP allows us to plan for the hospitality but walk-ins the day of are most welcome. Please note that we will have faith resources for sale at the event. Register by contacting Monica at 905-5287988 ext. 2238, or at [email protected].

St. John’s Parish Mission Statement We believe deeply that Jesus Christ is in our midst, in ourselves and in each other. In our faith journey we will be the heart, hands, feet and voice of Jesus Christ, reaching out to all.

PARISH OFFERING

Your contributions to the Parish on June 17/18 Building Fund Your donations to St. Vincent de Paul

$3,731.00 $1,489.00 $1,678.85

Thank you for your continued generosity!

PARISH CALENDAR

Monday, June 26 9:15 am 1:00 pm Saturday, July 1 9:00-10:00 am 4:00—4:30 pm Sunday, July 2 2:15 pm

Holy Trinity School Mass St. John’s School Mass CANADA DAY Holy Hour Confessions Baptisms

Consecration of Canada to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Cursillo Weekends Cursillo, designated by the Vatican as a renewal movement of the Church, has been for many people, a powerful instrument in effecting a new and deeper awareness of what Christianity means in their lives. The three-day weekend is not a retreat in the way one thinks of a retreat. Rather, it provides an experience of a dynamic Christian community where the teachings of Christ are presented and discussed in a spirit of joy and celebration. This year we switched the Cursillo weekends in the Hamilton Diocese from the spring to the fall: Women’s: October 12-15; Men’s: October 26-29. For more info consult: cursillohamilton.org.

Vocations

“Have no Fear.” Considering a ministerial vocation is not popular, but it may be what God is calling you to. If God is calling you to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life, contact Father Michael King at 905-528-7988 or [email protected] . His most holy Body and Blood—beckon me to partake, despite my weariness and weakness, in the banquet. I am called to the feast, as the children were called that day, for I too am his child. Our heavenly Father, in his mercy and love, invites me over and over—to be reminded, restored and renewed—to accept his gift freely given.— We granted my brave one’s request. On that cold December morning, weary voices rose up out of seemingly empty vessel. Tired little hands brought forth bread to be broken and a cup to be shared. The table was made ready. In the quiet solemnity of that day, we accepted the invitation, approached the table and participated in the feast of heaven and earth. On that day we were filled. Jennifer Hubbard (Her younger daughter was a victim of the Sandy Hook shooting)

Next weekend, Bishop Douglas Crosby will consecrate the people of Canada to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the Cathedral of Christ the King during the 5:00 pm Mass on July 1st. The Pastors of the Diocese have been asked to consecrate the People of God in their parishes at all weekend Masses on July 1st and 2nd. The conclusion of the prayer is to be recited by the entire assembly. Prayer cards will be distributed throughout the church. Please participate in the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as we mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation.