July 28, 2019 - St. Julia ParishVincentian way of honouring Christ. Suggestions are always openly received to further our mission to the needy. The Missionaries of the Precious Blood

July 28, 2019 —

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, July 29 8:30 am Michael Jewula †

Tuesday, July 30 8:30 am Christopher D’Acosta † Wednesday, July 31 8:30 am Bernadette Lynch Thursday, August 1 8:30 am No Mass

Friday, August 2 8:30 am Steve Bozik †

Saturday, August 3 5:00 pm Wayne Mattie † Sunday, August 4 9:00 am Mass for the People

11:00 am Marg Doodeman † Angela Napoli †

In our Gospel reading from Luke, some disciples of Jesus ask our Lord to teach them how to pray. Jesus instantly offers them the beautiful prayer which we, of course, know as the Our Father.

The Our Father truly is the ultimate steward’s prayer. In it, we call upon God in an intimate way, as Father. We ask that His will be done (not ours!) and that His kingdom come (not ours!). In other words, we remember that He is our Creator, everything is His, and our focus in life should be on His priorities, not our own. Then we ask Him to supply our needs (to give our daily bread), forgive our sins, and protect us from evil. That is, we proclaim our complete trust in His provision for us and mercy towards us. We, too, commit to extending mercy ourselves (as we forgive those who sin against us). As we pray the words of the Our Father, we recognize this basic truth about ourselves and God: God is our Father and we are beloved and infinitely blessed to be His children. This is the basis of a stewardship way of life. At the end of the Gospel passage, Jesus encourages us to pursue a relationship with the Father: Ask Him, seek Him, knock on His door! He can hardly wait to bless us, His children. Remember that this week, then go, be a blessing to others! Stewardship is just that simple.

Offering for

Sunday, July 21

Offertory: 167 Envelopes…….…………....$3,819.25 Loose …………………….…...…$ 266.25 Total Offertory...……..$4,085.50 Special Collections: Raise the Roof…………...…….…$200.00 Total to Date….…....$123,827.00 Annual Mission Appeal……….....$265.00 Total to Date…..…..….$3,698.40 Cathedral Restoration to Date ……………………….$18,025.00

Parish Calendar & Mass intentions

Cathedral Appeal:

Some parishes are close to reaching, even exceeding their fundraising goals. Our own parish has collected $18,025 which represents 62% of our target. We are very grateful to those who have already made a donation. For those who have not yet made a donation, we thank you for prayerfully considering a donation.

Liturgical Ministries August 4, 2019

5:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am

Eucharistic Ministers

D. Jeynes R. Stasiak L. McEwen

A. Alderson J. Waters E. Ward

A. Gregoire G. DiFrancesco A.M. Stockwell

Readers N. Johnson K. Timmins

C. Kennedy M. Riccuto

L. Flynn S. Lohnes

Counters: M. Lazaruk & L. Salfi

“What you do unto others, you do unto me” is the Vincentian way of honouring Christ. Suggestions are always openly received to further our mission to the needy.

The Missionaries of the Precious Blood and the USC associates (Unio Sanguis Christi) invite you to celebrate

their annual foundation anniversary on the feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother on Thursday August 15, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at our Mission House in 13313 Niagara Parkways. The theme is “The Blood of Christ is the source of our Salvation”.

The Eucharist will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Gerard Paul Bergie, Bishop of the Saint Catharine’s Diocese and the reflection will be presented by Professor Ada Prisco from Italy. Join us for a day of fellowship and prayer and learn how the power of the Precious Blood impacts your relationship with Jesus. The registration fee is only $5. Please bring your own lunch. For more information and registration, please contact Nina at St. Ann Church, Niagara Falls, (905) 358-9333. Registration closes on August 4.

SAVE THE DATES !!

OCTOBER 2ND to NOVEMBER 13TH

St. Alfred Parish is hosting a seven (7) week series titled “Discovering Christ” in which various topics such as the meaning of Life, the meaning of Jesus, and the meaning of Church will be presented and discussed. Sessions will begin Wednesday, Oct. 2nd and run weekly through Nov. 13th.

One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it. "Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you Never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

Footprints in the Sand

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Glenn and Geddie Holden (Pawlowski) on their

recent marriage. We wish them God’s blessings.

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of July That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.