Dear Brothers and Sisters: Continuing our catechesis on the family, we now reflect on the beauty of Christian marriage, that sacrament which builds up the community of the Church and society. Marriage has been inscribed in creation’s design by God, and, by his grace, countless Christian men and women have lived married life fully. Marriage is an act of faith in God’s plan for humanity and an act of selfless love. Saint Paul tells us that married love is an image of the love between Christ and his Church; a husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the Church, by giving himself completely for her. When a man and a woman marry in the Lord, they participate in the missionary life of the Church, by living not only for themselves or their own family, but for all people. Therefore the life of the Church is enriched through every marriage which shows forth this beauty, and is impoverished when marriage is disfigured in any way. A couple which faithfully and courageously lives the grace of this sacrament assists the Church in offering the gifts of faith, hope and love to all people, and helps others to experience these gifts in their married lives and their families. May married couples live this mystery ever more fully, trusting in God’s tenderness and the Church’s maternal care. National March for Life May 14, 2015 12:00 pm (noon) in Ottawa in front of Parliament on the Hill. Novena to the Holy Spirit May 15, 2015 - 6:30 pm Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery May 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. Welland Last Sunday’s Collection Offertory - $ 1977.60 Building Fund - $ 735.00 Bless you for your continued generous support. Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2015 Saint Andrew the Apostle, pray for us Mass Schedule & Intentions from May 9 to May 17, 2015 POPE FRANCIS General Audience May 6, 2015 This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. (John 15: 12-14) From the book of Exodus—Chapter 6-11 How many plagues did God bring upon the Egyptian Pharaoh to let the Israelites go? A. 2 B. 5 C. 8 D. 10 Answer in Next Week’s Bulletin Last Week’s Question: From the book of Exodus—Chapter 1-5 Who bathed at the Nile, and noticing the basket among the reeds, she sent her handmaid to fetch it? ANSWER: B The Pharaoh’s daughter Upcoming Events March for Life on May 14th in our Nation’s Capital Ottawa. “Let Life Win”. To proclaim that we respect all human life and uphold the dignity of all human beings. For info see our notice board OR call 1-800-730-5358 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:00PM 9:00AM 11:00AM 7:00PM 9:00AM 9:00AM 6:30PM 9:00AM 5:00PM 9:00AM 11:00AM † Milvia Mammoliti by nieces Tina, Nancy & Rosa Giovinazzo Antonio Gallo by Wife & family Giuseppe Giovinazzo by Sister & family Salvatore Giovinazzo by Wife & family † Claude Poulin by family Lucia Dicesare by Mr. & Mrs. A. Dicesare & family Gina Guglielmi by Mr. & Mrs. A. Dicesare & family Giorgia Giovinazzo by Pasquale Giovinazzo For us and all our dear ones No Mass † Giorgia Giovinazzo by C. Giovinazzo † Davi Clerow by Nardina Inneo † Linda Pincitore by Franco & Franca Sdao Rosary Recital at 81 Garon Ave. † Dominic Rao by Maria Fazzalari † The deceased members of the Nobile and Sdao families by Franco & Franca Sdao Enrica Muzi by Daughter & family Robert & Teresa DiGioia by Daughter-in-law Francis Filippi by Franco & Franca Sdao For the health of Dawn Ann McDonald By Lydia Matchett † Rosina & Alba Montemurro & family by Sister Ines Mauro Ernie LeBlanc by wife Julia Salvatore Giovinazzo by George Sorbara For us and all our dear ones Fight Against sex-ed curriculum continues Premier Wynne (& Liberal party) are launching their new controversial health and physical education program in September 2015. Education Minister Liz Sandals claims their was “strong consensus” from the one parent they consulted at each school. The number of parents objecting to the implementation of this new curriculum however, is increasing every day. Thoughts and ideas of a convicted child porn offender were used in the creation of this new program. These expectations are going to enter the Catholic schools as well!! Read the documents and make your objections known; contact your MPP and church leaders and express your concerns. Pope’s Pastoral Works Collection In the weekend of May 23-24, Canadian Catholics are asked to give generously to this papal collection, which is passed on to the Holy Father for his use among those stricken by natural disasters, such as the devastating earthquake in Nepal. Response to Christ’s appeal for his needy brothers and sisters will someday hear his words. In the name of Catholics everywhere, he displays Christ’s love and compassion for those who suffer. Canada has been consistent in giving such funds to the Holy See, enabling the Pope to be even more generous in times of disaster. Novena to the Holy Spirit Schedule Starting on Friday May 15, 2015 @ 6:30PM Friday May 15, 2015 6:30 pm Saturday May 16, 2015 4:15 pm Sunday May 17, 2015 6:30 pm Monday May 18, 2015 6:30 pm Tuesday May 19, 2015 6:30 pm Wednesday May 20, 2015 6:30 pm Thursday May 21, 2015 6:30 pm Friday May 22, 2015 6:30 pm Saturday May 23, 2015 4:15 pm Novena Ending before Pentecost Sunday The history and background of the Rosary (May is the month of Mary—Mother of our Lord) The origins of the rosary are "sketchy" at best. The use of "prayer beads" and the repeated recitation of prayers to aid in meditation stem from the earliest days of the Church and has roots in pre-Christian times. Evidence exists from the Middle Ages that strings of beads were used to count Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Actually, these strings of beads became known as "Paternosters," the Latin for "Our Father." The structure of the rosary gradually evolved between the 12th and 15th centuries. Eventually 50 Hail Marys were recited and linked with verses of psalms or other phrases evoking the lives of Jesus and Mary. During this time, this prayer form became known as the rosarium ("rose garden"), actually a common term to designate a collection of similar material, such as an anthology of stories on the same subject or theme. During the 16th century, the structure of the five-decade rosary based on the three sets of mysteries prevailed. Tradition does hold that St. Dominic (d. 1221) devised the rosary as we know it. Moved by a vision of our Blessed Mother, he preached the use of the rosary in his missionary work among the Albigensians, who had denied the mystery of Christ. Some scholars take exception to St. Dominic's role in forming the rosary. The earliest accounts of his life do not mention it, the Dominican constitutions do not link him with it and contemporaneous portraits do not include it as a symbol to identify the saint. In 1922, Dom Louis Cougaud stated, "The various elements which enter into the composition of that Catholic devotion commonly called the rosary are the product of a long and gradual development which began before St. Dominic's time, which continued without his having any share in it, and which only attained its final shape several centuries after his death." However, other scholars would rebut that St. Dominic not so much "invented" the rosary as he preached its use to convert sinners and those who had strayed from the faith. Moreover, at least a dozen popes have mentioned St. Dominic's connection with the rosary, sanctioning his role as at least a "pious belief." The fact that our Church continues to include the Feast of the Holy Rosary on the liturgical calendar testifies to the importance and goodness of this form of prayer. Archbishop Fulton Sheen said, "The rosary is the book of the blind, where souls see and there enact the greatest drama of love the world has ever known; it is the book of the simple, which initiates them into mysteries and knowledge more satisfying than the education of other men; it is the book of the aged, whose eyes close upon the shadow of this world, and open on the substance of the next. The power of the rosary is beyond description." Fr. Saunders is president of the Notre Dame Institute and associate pastor of Queen of Apostles Parish, both in Alexandria. Do you know that we recite Rosary every morning before the Holy Mass at 8.40AM CWL Thank You The Catholic Women’s League would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who donated items and their time for this year’s Penny and Bake Sale that took place last Sunday. Father Paul thanks the CWL for organizing this event and also thanks all the parishioners and guests who attended this event. God Bless. Vacation Bible Classes at St. Andrew’s, led by Rev. Sisters from July 20-24 for 9am 4.30pm for children ages 4 - 12. Family Mass and Luncheon On Sunday May 31, 2015 we are hosting our next Family Mass and Luncheon at the 11:00AM Mass. The Kaas family band will assist in the music and songs. If you are able to provide a pot of soup or any other baked items, we would appreciate it. Kindly talk to Father Paul about your contributions. Thank you. All are Welcome. CWL There is a CWL meeting in the church on Monday May 11th. Prayers start at 6:30PM with the meeting to follow.