SEPTEMBER 27th, 2015
Expanding our thinking will help widen our hearts
It seems to happen as the result of
being a part of any institution, administration, group or community.
One is seen as either an insider or
an outsider. And such division
within a group often prompts us to
question: Whose voice or opinion
matters? Whose does not? Who has
the vision? Who does not? Or, in
the case of today’s first reading and
Gospel: who can or cannot prophesy; who can or cannot heal?
In the Gospel, the disciples go to
Jesus and tell him they have found someone driving out demons in his
name. Further, they tried to stop him because “he does not follow us.” In
other words, he is outside the group. As Jesus so often does, he uses the
experience of the disciples to teach them, to expand their thinking and
widen their hearts.
“Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed
in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me.” Jesus was giving the
disciples a lesson in tolerance. Perhaps He also was telling them to be careful not to limit God’s spirit. The Spirit and mission of God were not to be
claimed exclusively by the Twelve, but would be shared with many.
“Whoever is not against us is for us.”
In essence, Jesus is making a statement about the importance of
thinking inclusively in ministry, whether one is an ordained or lay minister.
Be aware of the presence of God all around you! Be open to those who can
teach you and challenge you to look at things differently. Look for God in
those you might consider to be “outside your circle.” Look for God in unexpected relationships and events.
Today’s Gospel invites you and me to consider: whom do I sometimes label as insiders or outsiders when I think of family members, relationships at work, fellow parishioners and neighbours?
Apostolic Visit to USA
From September 22 to 27, Pope Francis will be in the United States,
speaking to US Congress, the United Nations and attending the
World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. He will also preside over
the Canonization Mass of Blessed Junipero Serra. Many of these
events will be covered by Salt + Light Television. Visit http://bit.ly/
saltlightwmf to learn more.
September 28th –October 4th 2015
Monday: September 28th
8:00am- +Theresa Pereira
7:00pm- +Crisostimo Giovani
Tuesday: September 29th
8:00am -+Domenico Accettola +Loreta
Baldasara
7:00pm- +Sabatino +Giovannina
+Donato +Giovanni
Wednesday: September 30th
8:30am- +Antonio Nalli
7:00pm- +Vincent Fernandes +Brigit
+Paul Johnson
Thursday: October 1st
8:00am- Thanksgiving Remy Flores
7:00pm- +Antonio Venditti
Friday: October 2nd
8:00am- +Primo Suplido
7:00pm-+Genaro Vitug
Saturday: October 3rd
8:30am- + Vincent Fernandes
5:00pm –+Aloysius & Agnes Perera
+Jean Gunaratne
Sunday: October 4th
9:00am- +Gino & Bruna Cagnin
10:30am- +Giacomo Quatrociocchi
+Anuziata +Rafaele Pagliaroli
12:00pm – For the community of OLA
With Grateful Hearts
to those who made their pledges so
far. As the fruit of our labour, our
construction of the remaining flat
roofs will begin on October 5th,
2015.
The estimated cost of the project
is $192,301.14
Let us pray!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
October 3rd/4th
NEEDED: Canned Tuna & Salmon, Canned Meats,
Canned Fruit, Canned Soups & stews, Peanut Butter, Ground/Instant Coffee, Tea, Breafast cereals,
Pasta & sauces, Cookies and Crackers, Jams, Sugar,
Rice.
for those who are sick
members of our parish
and those who love and minister
to them:
Thank you for your Offerings
Last Sunday Collection $ 5,768.00
Building Funds $ 180.00
26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Fr Lorenzo on Pilgrimage…...This Sunday, Fr.
Lorenzo and 44 other people will travel to the Holy Land–
the footsteps of Jesus. We will pray in Nazareth at the
place where the "Word became flesh" through Mary's
"yes." We will visit the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, walk around Manger Square, and visit Shepherd's
Field. We will have the opportunity to meditate at the Sea
of Galilee. And we will retrace the steps of Jesus in Jerusalem: the Upper Room, Gethsemane, the Way of the
Cross, Calvary, and the site of the Empty Tomb. This unforgettable 11-day pilgrimage will be a time of faith, conversion, and joy! Our days will include daily celebrations
of the Mass at many sites that were significant in Jesus’
life and countless opportunities to contemplate our Christian faith where it all began. We will also meet with Israelis and Palestinians and will pray for a just peace in
the land where Jesus, the Prince of Peace, was born!
Please pray for us and for our safe journey. I
assure you of my prayers during our Masses in Holy
Land.—Fr. Lorenzo
Project Hope:
In response to the global refugee
crisis, Cardinal Thomas Collins has launched “Project
Hope,” a special emergency appeal. This 100-day campaign aims to raise $3 million in order to settle 100 refugee families in the Archdiocese of Toronto as soon as
possible. The effort will also require 100 volunteer committees to assist with settlement services. To make a donation to support the appeal, visit: www.archtoronto.org
or call (416) 934-3411. You can also donate through our
parish with a cheque made payable to NAME OF PARISH – PROJECT HOPE – REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP.
We continue to pray for all those suffering, mindful of our
call to welcome the stranger in our midst. Those interested in assisting with volunteer committees should contact the Office for Refugees at (647) 780-0827
Seeking Catechists for Catechism Classes at Our
Lady of the Airways Parish. We are seeking Enthusiastic
individuals from all walks of life 25 years of age or older
who are willing to assist in the faith development of youth
in our community. Must be a practicing Catholic and one
that knows the faith. If you are interested in participating
in this catechetical ministry, please contact the parish office or talk with Silvana Morra.
Our Lady of the Airways Charismatic Prayer
Group is organizing "A Day of Thanksgiving" in our
Church on Saturday 17/Oct/2015. The key speakers are
Fr. Joby Kachapilly, Director of the Divine Retreat Centre
Toronto and Don Quilao, Member of the Board, Alliance
of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities
(AFCCPC) North America. Tickets are $10.00 (includes a
light lunch). For tickets and information please contact:
Sue: (905) 671-2228 or Juliet: (905) 676-0610.
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AND INVITE YOUR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
PARENTS MEETINGS / REGISTRATIONS
FIRST COMMUNION
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 at 7:30pm.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at 7:30pm.
Please bring a copy of son/daughter’s Baptismal Certificate at
the Registration Night. Thank You!
Registration Forms are available at the lobby of the
church or at the office during the office hours.
VOCATION CORNER…...
Today's readings speak of the gifts of prophesy and of casting
out demons. If you feel that God is calling you with the gift of
a Church vocation, call Fr. Chris Lemieux, Vocation Di-
rector, Archdiocese of Toronto 416-968-0997
email
[email protected]
www.vocationstoronto.ca
XXVI DOMENICA DEL TEMPO ORDINARIO
L’itinerario di Gesù verso
Gerusalemme è un susseguirsi
di insegnamenti e raccomandazioni; una specie di manuale
catechetico, che serve da continuo confronto per la fede,
ancora solo incipiente, dei discepoli.
L’interrogativo posto da uno di
loro: “Abbiamo visto uno che
scacciava i demoni... ma non era dei nostri” descrive
bene il rigido schematismo dentro cui, loro come noi,
vorremmo imprigionare la libertà dello Spirito, che
soffia
sempre
dove
e
come
vuole.
Non siamo noi cristiani i padroni della salvezza, donataci da Cristo. Sia pure avendo responsabilità e
modalità diverse in seno alla Chiesa, noi cristiani
abbiamo solo il compito di far incontrare, tra di noi e
agli altri, con la nostra testimonianza, la nostra parola e le nostre opere, la persona di Cristo.
La consapevolezza della gratuità del dono di Cristo
ci obbliga a valorizzare tutto ciò che, nel mondo, fa
presagire e manifesta la sua presenza redentrice, perché Cristo, unico ad avere una risposta esauriente
all’inquietudine presente nel cuore dell’uomo, può
inviare lo Spirito Santo a illuminare il cuore di ogni
persona.