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ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

16 Smithville Crescent, St. John’s, NL A1B 2V2Tel.# 754-0170

Finding God in All Things

19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAugust 9, 2020

SUNDAY FLOCK

Fr. Earl Smith, SJ (Pastor and Superior of St. John’s Jesuits) ([email protected])

Fr. Wayne Bolton, SJ (Associate Pastor) ([email protected] )

Maria R. Kelsey (Pastoral Assistant and Religious Education Coordinator) ([email protected])

Parish E-mail: [email protected]

Webpage: www.spx.ca Archdiocesan Webpage: www.rcsj.org

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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

August 16, 2020

You could read/discuss/pray with your family,with friends or by yourself.’

First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32Psalm: 67Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

OUR ‘PIUS’ IRISH SMILE

An Irish couple, whose married bliss was not without a few squalls, received a homely lecture from their spiritual advisor regarding their disgraceful quarrels. ‘Why, the dog and cat you have agree better than you.’ The reply somewhat upset him:

If your reverence’ll tie them together, you’ll soon change yer mind.

An Irish farmer claimed:A man in the professions can never lose. A lawyer is paid – win or lose. A doctor is paid –kill or cure. A priest is paid – heaven or hell.

SOURCE: the Wit of the Irish, Sean McCann, editor

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT ...

“At the end of the day,we must go forward with hope

and not backward by fear and division.” Jesse Jackson

SAINTS SPEAK

“The person who does not live every day with his or her death does not live at all, and does not know what the fullness of life is! This is where we experience how this accepted humility is the foundation of life. . . Christ has transformed death into the great initiator of life.” Alphonse and Rachel Goettman, Prayer of Jesus, Prayer of the Heart

“It is chiefly by asking questions and in provoking explanations that the master must open the mind of the pupil, make him work, and use his thinking powers, form his judgement, and make him find out for himself the answer.” St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle, 1651-1719, French Educational Reformer

ELDER MINISTRY’STHOUGHT OF THE WEEK

COLLECTION BASKETS

Our collection at weekend Masses has alsochanged to comply with due social distancingrules. Look for the collection baskets placed atthe Church entrance and exit. This now replacesthe previous process of passing the collectionbasket while you are seated at the pew. Thankyou for your generous support at this time.

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DE MELLO FOR KIDSOF ALL AGES

Jesus As a Boy

Jesus was God’s Son, so you’d think

he’d be super smart and super

strong. But Jesus was also a

person, just like you. Maybe he

had freckles or hair that stuck up

in funny places. Maybe he was shy

or liked to read. We don’t know much about

Jesus’ life as a child. But we do know he had to

listen to his parents, learn how to get along with

others, and do all the other things kids have to do.

If you feel alone sometimes, remember that Jesus

knows what it’s like to be a kid. After all, he was

young once too.

Jesus was young like me for a while.

He knows what it’s like to be a child.

FAITH FORMATION FOR FAMILIES

This is a reminder to all parents to try out the following two resources for the summer months.

Living Faith - www.rcsj.orgA resource published by and for our Archdiocese. Now that there are no print copies available, it has gone completely digital. Now that the editors are not bound by outside deadlines, the materials, resources and ideas are more current and relevant to what is happening at home and around the world.

Sunday Connection www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgi cal-year/sunday-connectionA Jesuit resource for the family. Each edition begins with the Sunday Gospel reading, a reflection for adults, and age appropriate questions/activities for children.

ST. PIUS X BURSARY AWARD PROGRAMIN HONOUR OF THE

CANADIAN JESUIT MARTYRS

2020 Application Form For High School StudentsThis Bursary Award, valued at $500, will beawarded to the most successful graduating highschool student, who is a member of St. Pius XParish and who demonstrates attendance at apost-secondary institution. The characteristicsexhibited by the recipient should be an individualwho is:

! Intellectually Competent! Open to Spiritual Growth! Warm, friendly, loving and who

demonstrates empathy towardsothers

! Committed to justice in generousservice to the people of God

The award will be presented to the student who graduates in June of the current year.

This application may be accessed as a pdf file in the Documents Section of the St. Pius X website (www.spx.ca)

For more information, contact the Parish Office - [email protected] or 754-0170 . Deadline for applications is August 31, 2020

FR. ADAM HINKS, SJ

Newly ordained Fr. Hinks will be the first holder of the Sutton Family Chair in Science, Christianity and Cultures at St. Michael’s College, Toronto. He is an astrophysicist and has worked at the Vatican Observatory. His interest is in the intersection between science and theology: science describes how the universe functions, and theology explains why human beings exist and where we are heading. Fr. Hinks is a member of the Canada Province of the Society of Jesus. Two other Canadian Jesuits also are scientists, Fr. John McCarthy, SJ (Ecology, Sudbury, ON) and Fr. Rob Allore, SJ (Genetics, Vancouver, BC). All three priests are doctors in their field of expertise.

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THE EXAMEN:A DAILY PRAYER

St. Ignatius Loyola's Examen is an opportunity for peaceful daily reflective prayer. It invites us to find the movement of God in all the people and events of our day. The Examen is simply a set of introspective prompts for you to follow or adapt to your own character and spirit.

This week you are invited to an Examen from the perspective of “In the Moment”.

IN THE MOMENT

What was happening today that moved me spiritually and why?

When did I most embrace or live in the moment today?

Did I learn something today that might assist me in better serving others?

What am I grateful for today?

What is the world asking of me?

SOURCE: Cindy Dulane www.ignatianresource.org

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CALENDAR OF MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday August 9 10:00 am Mass 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tuesday August 11 9:30 am Mass Esther Buckley

Thursday August 13 9:30 am Mass Kevin Whelan

Saturday August 15 4:45 pm Mass 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday August 16 10:00 am Mass 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

GONZAGA JESUIT COMMUNITY IN RESIDENCEFr. William Browne, SJ, Fr. Joe Mroz, SJ, Mr. Richard Mulrooney, SJ, Fr. Joseph Schuck, SJ

WEBSITES: Four to recommend are: www.jesuits.org www.ignatianspirituality.com www.jesuitresources.org www.aleteia.org

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: By appointment by calling the Parish Office (754-0170).

TIMES OF MASSES: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9:30 am Saturday: 4:45 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am

BAPTISMS. Please call the Parish Office (754-0170) ONE MONTH in advance. A copy of the child’s birth certificate must be provided before the baptism.

PRE-BAPTISMAL COURSE: Call the Parish Office for more details

MARRIAGES: By appointment SIX MONTHS in advance. Marriage Preparation Course required

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday - 8:30 am - 4:00 pmTELEPHONE: 754-0170 E-MAIL: [email protected]

CHAIRPERSON OF PARISH COUNCIL: 739-5780 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: 233-0302 or 753-6997

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