MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, July 4 NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 5:00 pm + Wendy Shields by Dorian Aird Sunday, July 5 8:30 am + Jerry Montague by Catherine Montague 10:30 am + Laureen & Michael Montague by Kelly & John Goldsmith Tuesday, July 7 DEVOTION TO INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE + Laureen Montague by Jack & Ruth Macpherson Wednesday, July 8 DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Intentions of the Parishioners Thursday, July 9 DEVOTION TO ST. ANN + Matthew Fagan by Marie Peart Friday, July 10 Intentions of Jeff Furlong & wife Michelle & Family by Yvette & Lionel Gagnon Saturday, July 11 NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL/MEMORIAL OF ST. BENEDICT 5:00 pm + John Varga by Corinne & Dorian Aird Sunday, July 12 8:30 am + Karen Doyle Mitchell by Marie Graham 10:30 am + Gabriel Martins by Michele Borba ANNOUNCEMENTS RECONCILLIATION-ADORATION: For the time being, reconciliation & adoration will be held on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings following the Mass from 9:30-10:30. Saturdays have been cancelled until further notice. ROSARY REMINDER: We will be praying Our Lady’s Rosary at St. Mary’s Church on Monday July 13th—7:00 pm—date of Our Lady of Fatima’s 3rd apparition. The Joyful Mysteries will be prayed once again as is the custom for both Monday’s and Saturday’s. If you will be praying from home, see the following link to the Youtube Ro- sary videos/audios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_2uG_d1TO4 Copy and paste it in your search bar to access the videos/audios on your com- puter or IPad, tablet or Smart phone: While reminders will be sent, we ask you to mark the next 3 Rosary dates on your calendars if you plan on participating. The Youtube links are also provided for your reference. Wednesday, August 19 th – Luminous Mysteries; https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9R4NofgwpiI Sunday, September 13 th – Glorious Mysteries; https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_fd7dj1-hvo Tuesday, October 13 th – Sorrowful Mysteries - https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Q14nKKRAekk PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WHILE AT- TENDING MASS: -You are asked to maintain physical distancing, -To follow the ushers lead as they guide you and direct the Communion line as well as the exit procedure after Mass and -To remain seated in your pews until you receive the signal to proceed for Com- munion and to exit. -There will be no congregational singing and no sign of the peace. -Reception of Communion in the hand is strongly recommended for the time being. -Communicants are instructed to remove their gloves if applicable and to lower their masks while the person ahead of them is receiving Holy Communion Know also that Bishop Bergie has announced a change in the reception of Communion as follows: When the Priest raises the Host and says “The Body of Christ”: the Communicant is to, firstly, respond “Amen”, THEN BOW as a sign of reverence , and THEN APPROACH to receive Com- munion. VOLUNTEERS: If you would like to assist with the sanitation duties after Mass, or with the duties assigned to the ushers, please advise one of those present at Mass or call the office to leave your name and number. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Today’s reading from Matthew’s Gospel comes after a discourse in which Jesus reproaches people who have witnessed his mighty deeds yet still lack belief. In this context, today’s Gospel explains the reason for this unbelief and reveals what is necessary for faith. Today’s Gospel also continues to enhance our understanding of discipleship as last week’s Gospel did. Jesus first prays in thanksgiving to God who has made himself known to Jesus’ disciples. He praises God who has made himself known to the “little ones” and not to the wise and learned. As in other recent readings from Matthew’s Gospel, a contrast is made here between the unbelieving Phari- sees, who are wise and learned, and the faithful disciples, tax collectors, and sinners with whom Jesus keeps company. The second part of this reading calls to our attention the unity between the Father and the Son. God has made himself known through Jesus, and in knowing Jesus, we come to know the Father. In Jesus’ life and in his per- son, God reveals himself to us. In the concluding sentences of today’s Gospel, Jesus’ teaching is again con- trasted to the teaching of the Pharisees. This common theme of Matthew’s Gospel probably reflects tension that existed between Jesus and the Phari- sees and between the Pharisees and the community of Christians for whom Matthew wrote. Pharisaic Judaism became the predominant form of Juda- ism after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem about 70 A.D. Here that tension is expressed as alternative paths of holiness. The careful obser- vance of the Mosaic law taught by the Pharisees could be experienced by some as difficult and burdensome. In contrast, Jesus’ way of holiness is pre- sented as uncomplicated and even restful. Loyola Press ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATHER VINCENT” JULY 4TH OFFERTORY COLLECTION: JUNE 28 2020 Regular Fund $ 1,410.00 Building Fund $ 2,150.00 Gluten-Free Host: If there is anyone who prefers to have Gluten-free host at mass, please feel free to contact the office. MASS INTENTIONS: Masses are offered for various intentions such as death anniversaries, birthdays, wedding anniversaries and for the sick and dying or other intentions you may have. We look forward for your mass intentions using the envelopes available for your use. Each mass intention is $10. Organist required We are looking for an organist who can help us out for 5:00 pm Masses. POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR THE MONTH OF JULY: “LET US PRAY THAT TODAY’S FAMILIES MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH LOVE, RESPECT AND GUIDANCE, AND ESPECIALLY, THAT THEY MAY BE PROTECTED BY THE STATE” LECTOR Sat—July 4 5:00 pm Bill Klunder Sun– July 5 8:30 am Sue Feeney 10:30 am Yvette Gagnon