June 21 st Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time From the desk of the pastor… I am sure many of us have read C. S. Lewis’ book, The Screwtape Letters? "Screwtape" is a devil, a very accomplished devil. Using any trickery he can, Screwtape turns people away from God. By his letters, Screwtape gives advice to Wormwood, his young nephew and apprentice who is just learning the deceptive ways of devils. In one letter, Screwtape writes to Wormwood, "Keep them anxious, make certain they are worried about something." Remind people about their fears. Why this advice? Being a devil, Screwtape wants to get people so focused on their fears that they forget God. At one time the apostles experienced a violent storm in the sea. The waves came crashing over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. He was there in the center of the storm, sleeping though. One thing we can take from this is that Jesus awaits our prayer. He waits for us to turn to Him in the midst of the storm. Notice that the “prayer” of the Apostles is similar to how we pray at times. “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” God is often silent as a way of calling us to Himself so that we turn to Him in trust and confidence. Jesus took their prayer and responded. This is the weekend that the churches are re-opening. Yet, many are feeling scared and insecure at what the future holds for them. Aren’t we taking this rather fast? What guarantee is there that we will be safe coming to church? “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” The re-opening of churches is Jesus’ way of calming the storms of fear and insecurity in our hearts. He’s asking us to trust Him. There is no storm too great for Him. Nothing He cannot handle. All of that stuff on your mind about “Re-opening of churches”? Replace those fearful thoughts with His words of truth. And sleep in peace tonight. He knows what concerns you, He’s got you covered. “Don’t be afraid,” it is I!
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June 21st Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From the desk of the pastor…
I am sure many of us have read C. S. Lewis’ book, The
Screwtape Letters? "Screwtape" is a devil, a very
accomplished devil. Using any trickery he can, Screwtape
turns people away from God.
By his letters, Screwtape gives advice to Wormwood, his
young nephew and apprentice who is just learning the
deceptive ways of devils. In one letter, Screwtape writes to
Wormwood, "Keep them anxious, make certain they are
worried about something." Remind people about their fears.
Why this advice? Being a devil, Screwtape wants to get
people so focused on their fears that they forget God.
At one time the apostles experienced a violent storm in the
sea. The waves came crashing over the boat, so that it was
already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion.
He was there in the center of the storm, sleeping though.
One thing we can take from this is that Jesus awaits our
prayer. He waits for us to turn to Him in the midst of the
storm. Notice that the “prayer” of the Apostles is similar to
how we pray at times.
“Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” God is
often silent as a way of calling us to Himself so that we turn to
Him in trust and confidence. Jesus took their prayer and
responded.
This is the weekend that the churches are re-opening. Yet,
many are feeling scared and insecure at what the future holds
for them. Aren’t we taking this rather fast? What guarantee is
there that we will be safe coming to church? “Teacher, do
you not care that we are perishing?” The re-opening of
churches is Jesus’ way of calming the storms of fear and
insecurity in our hearts. He’s asking us to trust Him.
There is no storm too great for Him. Nothing He cannot
handle. All of that stuff on your mind about “Re-opening of
churches”? Replace those fearful thoughts with His words of
truth. And sleep in peace tonight. He knows what concerns
you, He’s got you covered.
“Don’t be afraid,” it is I!
June 21st Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 21st Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sat. June 20th 4:00 p.m.
Zoom Mass
Holy Mass † Victor Fenech and Mary Francis by Rita Deguara.
Sun. June 21st 9:00 a.m. (BC)
11:00 a.m. (FF)
Holy Mass † Daniel, Florence and Michael Boyle
by Kathy Boyle
For Special Intentions for Kathy Boyle and Family
Wed. June 24th 1:00 p.m. (BC)
Thurs. June 25th 9:00 a.m. (FF)
Fri. June 26th 1:00 p.m. (BC)
Sat. June 27th 4:00 p.m.
Zoom Mass
The Deceased Members of the Deguara Family by Rita Deguara
Sun. June 28th
9:00 a.m. (BC)
11:00 a.m. (FF)
Holy Mass † Joseph & Agnes Fobert by Bernie & Irene Fobert
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
CWL Outreach – Having realized that there are desperate people in the community in need of
help but for personal reasons are uncomfortable coming
to the Food Bank, we have extended service to include
our telephone number: 705-928-8204. Please phone
leaving your family status (i.e. single, couple, children
etc.) and telephone number and we will get back to
you. A delivery can then be made with anonymity still
maintained. Only one person answers the phone, so
utmost discretion can be observed.
Church Cleaning – Thank you very much for the kind
generosity of parishioners who have donated to the
church cleaning fund. We have raised the amount
needed and the cleaning is now complete.
In addition to this, we have been able to
repaint the parking lot lines.
Let us remember in our prayers all who are sick
Bobcaygeon – Paul Sirois, Edgar Thompson, Joseph Ehmann, Judith Dann, Jody Kucera, Helen Vozza, Anne Hayes, Cindy Schwarzli, Raymond Tobin, Kathy Tobin, Deacon Bill Steenburg, Deborah Anne Dunbar-Angus, and Mary Anne Dunbar. Fenelon Falls – P. McKeaveney, Anne Stinson, Rita Lenton, Gilmore Brand, Patrick White, Cindy Schwartzli, and Deacon Bill Steenburg.
June 21st Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for June
We pray that all those who suffer may find their
way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by
the Heart of Jesus.
Most Reverend Bishop Miehm's Message for the
Reopening of Parishes (June 2020)
His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop
Miehm outlines the Diocesan plan
for the reverent and safe reopening of the
parishes during the COVID-19
pandemic. Please see this here:
https://youtu.be/txXUPp1XXD0
Our Parish websites are now live!
www.staloysiusfenelonfalls.ca
www.ladyqueenofpeacebobcaygeon.ca
Thank you Thank you to all of those who called into the