ASCENSION OF THE LORD

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

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, May 27 ASCENSION OF THE LORD VIGIL 5:00 pm - Joanne Pizzoferrato Sunday, May 28 ASCENSION OF THE LORD 9:00 am - All Parishioners Living & Deceased 11:00 am - Sharon & Charles Lindley 12:30 pm - Spanish Mass/Erica Dubai Monday, May 29 8:00 am - Bertillo Roncato Tuesday, May 30 6:30 pm - Francis Siena, Joan Hilbert, Florio Prigione, Oletta Melozzi, Fr. Frank Ruzza, Living & Deceased Members of Arthur Jolette Family Wednesday, May 31 8:00 am - Mario & Angelo Zilio Thursday, June 1 6:30 pm - Frankie Angelone, Corrado D’Orazio, Roma Gobbi, Nilo Fogal, Melehes & Lamonica Families Maria Santa Maria Friday, June 2 FIRST FRIDAY 8:00 am - Nicola Margisano, Vincenzo Fabiano, Chiara & Antonio Garieri Saturday, June 3 FIRST SATURDAY 8:30 am - Father’s Intentions PENTECOST SUNDAY 5:00 pm - Krysztos Niemiec Sunday, June 4 PENTECOST SUNDAY 9:00 am - Roma Gobbi 11:00 am - Franco (Francesco) Marchese 12:30 pm - Spanish Mass/Parishioners

READINGS OF THE WEEK

Monday, May 29 Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33 Tuesday, May 30 Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11 Wednesday, May 31 Visitation of the Bl. Virgin Mary Zephaniah 3:14-18; Romans 12:9-16; Luke 1:39-56 Thursday, June 1 St. Justin Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; John 17:20-26 Friday, June 2 St. Marcellinus and St. Peter Acts 24:27, 25:13-21; John 21:15-19 Saturday, June 3 St. Charles Lwanga & Companions Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; John 21:20-25 Sunday, June 4 Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7; John 20:19-23

DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR

Monday Fr. Florian Stasinski, C.R. Tuesday Bishop Ustrzycki, D.D. Wednesday Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God (O.H.) Thursday Fr. Jim Donohue, C.R. Friday Fr. Bill LaFlamme, C.R. Saturday Fr. Chris Buda, C.R.

Pray for Vocations!

Father Mariusz

Any donations for Masses or for Father’s missionary work would best be given to him by Tuesday. Envelopes can be found by the entrances. Thank you for your support!

St. Anthony Mass

A Mass in honor of St. Anthony will be celebrated at St. John's Church on Tuesday, June 13 at 6.30 pm with special prayers and the blessing of the "Bread of the Poor" with the participation of the Coro Cantitalia. This year offerings will go to the Guelph General Hospital, everyone welcome.

Michael House Baby Bottle Drive

PLEASE take home a baby bottle TODAY if you haven’t done so already. You don’t have to fill them. Any change will be appreciated. Small change adds up to changed lives!

Spring Cemetery Memorial Mass

On Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 am, Most Reverend Matthew Ustrzycki, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Hamilton, will celebrate the Spring Memorial Mass at Marymount Cemetery, Guelph. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the cemetery office at 519-836-8814, or visit our website at www.thecatholiccemeteries.ca.

Vocations

Jesus said, “Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” If you are discerning God’s call for the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life, please contact Fr. Michael King, 905-528-7988 or [email protected]

Newman Centre Guelph—Open House BBQ

Thanks to Bishop Crosby, the Catholic students at the University of Guelph now have a new spiritual home. If you are a student planning to attend Guelph, or would just like to have a look at the newly refurbished facilities, you are invited to drop by the house on Sunday, May 28 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 pm and enjoy a BBQ provided by the Knights of Columbus We are located at 325 Gordon Street (corner of Dean Avenue). Parking is available off of and on Dean Avenue. Fr. Mark Morley, Chaplain

Sacred Heart Walking Pilgrimage June 3rd

A walking pilgrimage for adults (18 and over) from Sacred Heart Church, Rockwood to Sacred Heart Church, Guelph will begin at 3:00 pm on June 3rd. Confessions and adoration available beforehand and at the end of the pilgrimage followed by an English/Polish Mass at 7:00 pm. Families or individuals who cannot make the entire pilgrimage of 12 km may join the group at 919 York Road at 5:15 pm.

Walk for Life - Rescheduled!

Guelph & Area Right to Life's annual Walk for Life will be taking place in Fergus on Saturday, June 10. Please help bring a positive pro-life message to our communities! For details, visit guelphforlife.com or call 519-836-6311. Please pre-register at 519 -856-4711.

Consecration of Canada to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 2017

May 28, 2017 Sacred Relics of the Saints: Treasures of the Church

St. Joseph Parish, 409 Paisley Rd., Guelph presents a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics on Saturday, June 10 at 6:15 pm (following the 5:00 pm Mass). Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross will be here with his very special ministry to teach about these holy objects. He will bring with him over 150 relics, some as old as 2000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower"), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. In addition, there will also be present a portion of the veil of Our Lady, as well as one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. Those in attendance will be able to examine and venerate each relic. In the Church’s history many miracles and healings have been worked in the presence of relics, and many have been healed through this ministry. Please do not miss this opportunity. You are encouraged to bring your articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession.

Centenary of Fatima - Marian Pilgrimage Days

Five Saturdays from June through October Come participate in Marian Pilgrimage days in this the centenary year of the Fatima appearances of Our Lady. Each month we will fulfill the request of our Lady of Fatima to join with her in prayer, invoking blessings and graces for our families, Church and the world by gathering at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Waterdown. In honour of this year's special 100th anniversary, a plenary indulgence is available to those who attend and perform all the obligations attached to the indulgence. Each day begins with Mass, features a Marian Procession as the rosary is prayed, Stations of the Cross, and quiet time in the Marian garden. The program is from 10:00 am—2:00 pm. Pack a lunch. For further information, to check out the day's programming, visit the website: www.stthomaswaterdown.com/pilgrimage/. Dates are: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 14 (The 100th Anniversary of the final appearance of Our Lady at Fatima).

Walking Pilgrimage to Midland—August 5-12

As a pilgrim, St. Ignatius of Loyola experienced the beauty and mystery of God within all things, and understood that God dwells in all creatures and labours for us within all Creation. Making a pilgrimage can be an unforgettable journey. Come and join our walking pilgrimage to Midland and experience the fun, spiritual nourishment, exercise, beautiful scenic views, good food and fellowship. For more information, to register or to find out how you can help, see our website or contact 519-824-1250 ext. 266; [email protected] or ignatiusguelph.ca (see under Programs). An Information Session for this pilgrimage will be held on June 14 at 7:00 pm Loyola House at Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Guelph. (Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph) As part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation, all the Bishops of Canada will consecrate Canada to the Blessed Virgin Mary this year. Beginning with the early Jesuit missionaries who consecrated their missions to Mary Immaculate, a number of Canadian dioceses, eparchies, parishes, schools, cities and buildings have been named in her honour. The first time the country as a whole was consecrated to the Blessed Mother took place in 1947 during the National Marian Congress which was held in Ottawa. — In consecrating our country to God, or even ourselves and our families, we are but imitating how Christ chose to be united to us and our humanity.

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 May 20/21 Building Fund Pope’s Pastoral Works

$3,555.00 $ 20.00 $ 930.00

Thank you for your continued generosity! Pope’s Pastoral Works—Thank you!

The proceeds from the annual collection for the Pope’s Pastoral Works are used to help finance relief efforts, whenever a natural disaster occurs somewhere in the world. The Holy Father also participates in giving financial assistance to people in need. Thank you for your generosity!

PARISH CALENDAR

Saturday, June 3 4:00—4:30 pm Sunday, June 4 2:15 pm

Confessions Baptisms

The Ascension of the Lord Forty days after the Resurrection — according to the Book of the Acts of the Apostles — Jesus ascended into Heaven, that is he returned to the Father, by whom he had been sent into the world. In many countries this mystery is celebrated not on Thursday but today, the following Sunday. The Ascension of the Lord marks the fulfillment of salvation that started with the Incarnation. After he had instructed his disciples for the last time, Jesus was taken up into Heaven. He, however, “was not separated from our condition”; indeed, in his humanity, he took man with him into the intimacy of the Father and thus revealed the final destination of our earthly pilgrimage. As he descended from Heaven for us, and for us suffered and died on the Cross, so for us he rose and ascended to God, who, therefore, is no longer far away… The Ascension tells us that in Christ our humanity is brought to the heights of God; thus, every time we pray, earth is united to Heaven. And like incense, burning, its scent is carried on high, hence, when we raise our prayer to the Lord with confidence in Christ, it travels across Heaven and reaches God himself and is heard and answered by Him. In the well-known work by St John of the Cross, The Ascent of Mount Carmel, we read that “in order to obtain the fulfilment of the petitions which we have in our hearts, there is no better way than to direct the energy of our prayer to the thing that most pleases God. For then not only will He give that which we ask of Him, which is salvation, but also that which He sees to be fitting and good for us, although we pray not for it”. Let us beseech the Virgin Mary, that she may help us to contemplate the heavenly goods, which the Lord promises us, and to become ever more credible witnesses of his Resurrection, of true Life. Pope Benedict XVI, May 20, 2012