September 17, 2017

Please pray for those who are sick and those who love and minister to them… Angela Jones Alfred Alevros Amy Searchwell Apolonia Alvarez Arlene Mose Betty Lee Blanch Trimm Catherine McAvoy Cheryl Cucci Deborah Parker Deborah Schmidt Diane Beliveau Diane Deveaux Elmer Fabro Fabian Daley Flo Byrne Fred Cacciotti George Allen Gerard Burns Gino Romagnuolo

Gwen Roddy Ivanka Gorec Jack Trovato Jane Gatens Janetta Fairservice Joan Lonergan Johnny Van Kemp Julie Leech Juliette Richard Kelly Rochon Kirsten Thieler Laurette Landry Lily Meagher Liza Davidson Louis Bardwell Louis Daley Margaret Gauthier Margaret Riordan Maria Polograbska Marcie & David Holmes Michael Lee Mildred Caine Molly Turnbull

Rheal Laperriere Rosa Maria Santos Rita Van Der Zyden Ruby Wilson Rudy Gorec Sean Power Shelley Wilson Shelley Luckasavitch Tina Lordan Vesna Zakrajsek William Daley

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, September 18 9a.m. † Mary Ann Brady req. by Mary Lyn and Joan Atherfold Tuesday, September 19

9a.m. Intentions of the Gregorian Chant camp children Wednesday, September 20

9a.m † Michael Belmonte req. by Mary Belmonte Intentions of David Prediger req. by the Varghese family Intentions of Julie Anthony req. by the Varghese family † Zelina Picard req. by Varghese Family Thursday, September 21 9a.m. † Mary Ann Brady req. by Gerry and Joan Burns Friday, September 22 9a.m. Mario Canas req. by Benjamin and Maria Canas Cely Canas req. by Benjamin and Maria Canas Paola Canas req. by Benjamin and Maria Canas † Holy Souls in Purgatory Saturday, September 23 9a.m. † Sandra Lacey req. by Don Lacey 5p.m. † Armando Cappuccitti req. by Emma Cappuccitti Sunday, September 24 9 a.m. All parishioners 11a.m. Sophie and Walter Pietowski’s 40th anniversary req. by the family

Please pray for the deceased, especially Gerry Vandersanden, and for those who mourn for them.

Children's Liturgy Children’s Liturgy will begin Sunday October 1st at the 9am Mass. The program is open to children who have not yet made their First Communion.

Please bring your children to the Parish Hall before Mass begins. We are excited to try a new teaching resource to help implement the program this year. If you think you might be able to assist with this program, we need you! If interested, or have questions about joining our team, contact Kelly Ward at: 905-436-1913 or Darleen Asselin at: 905-723-7948.

CHOIR PRACTICE

St. Joseph's Choir will resume Tuesday, September 5, 2017

at 7:15 p.m in the choir loft. New members are more than welcome. Knowledge of music is not necessary, just the joy of singing and serving our parish. St. Augustine said 'when you sing you pray twice’. Please give serious consideration to joining our choir.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS For Information Call Hughie O’Grady at 905-728-2808

PARISH NURSING : If you or your loved ones are unable to attend Church, the Parish Nurse or a mem-ber of the Pastoral Visiting Team will bring Commun-ion to you at your home or hospital. Call the Parish Nurse at 905-432-2300 x.3 to make arrangements. If you are admitted to hospital, please make sure your parish affiliation is noted.

SENIOR’S GROUP

Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. for cards, fellowship and refreshments!

The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FAMILY CORNER We are grieving over the unexpected death of a member of our family. Do not laugh – it was our son’s bunny! The feast day for St. Francis of Assisi is October 4, so this is a good time to explain why our relationships with pets are important. Those of us with pets know that they have a special place in our hearts. Although the debate continues about what happens to our pets after their life on earth ceases, we know that while they are a part of our lives we have a special relationship with them that brings out the best in us. Pets and people have unconditional love for one another, and pets can sometimes be better at this kind of love. Pets allow us to develop our caregiving skills, to express pure happiness when we engage in play, or to release pent up emotions when we are having a difficult time in life. When we are sick, our pets sense it and watch over us. When our pets get sick and die we feel it deeply because our unique relationship with one of God’s creatures enriches our life in immeasurable ways. We understand that a right relationship with God is important to our faith. Pets can help teach us what it means to be in a right relationship because they depend on our goodness as we depend on God’s goodness. We should always strive to do what is right in our relationships with animals, with other people, and with God.St. Francis of Assisi said it best: “If you have men that will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.” Rest in peace, Dewberry!

St. Francis understands how much joy you brought to our family. Jeremiah

Formed is back! The Formed feature for this month is Consecration:

On May 13, 1981, during the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in St.

Peter’s Square, Pope Saint John Paul II miraculously survived three shots at point-

blank range by a professional assassin. On the one year anniversary of the

assassination attempt, he traveled to Fatima, Portugal to offer his gratitude to Mary

as he was certain "it was a mother's hand that guided the bullet's path" and saved his

life. He renewed his consecration to Mary and in his homily which taught the

importance of Marian consecration for all Catholics.

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Foundations of the Faith

Would you like to have a greater understanding of the Catholic faith, be able to discuss your faith with others and deepen your prayer life? Foundations of the Faith, is an Adult Faith For-mation Program of video presentations, discus-sions, questions/answers, prayer and adoration, beginning September 14th, and continuing every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00pm in the parish hall. Cost $40 per person. To register or for more information call the parish office at: 905-432-2300 Free Child care will be provided.

CD of the Month: "What's so great about being Catholic?" By Jason Evert. The Catholic Faith has so much depth and beauty, but many times it turns into something mechanical or just something we do on the side. Jason Evert is an engaging and dynamic speaker that re-flects on the lives of holy people in every age and how they can be a true testimony of what it means to be Catholic and why it's a life worth living. CD is available in the Augustine Kiosk located in the parish office.

Speak Up! Calling All Young People (16–29) As the Synod on Youth, Faith and Vocational Discern-

ment approaches, we want to hear from you! Faith Con-nections and the Office of Catholic Youth will be hosting

Live Listening Sessions with the Toronto Bishops. Young people 16–29 will have the opportunity to re-

spond to Pope Francis’ questions in preparation for the Synod! Your voice is important!

Visit bit.ly/synodspeakup for more information and to RSVP.

7:00 pm St. Isaac Jogues Parish 1148 Finch Ave., Pickering