The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) St.

Monicas Parish October 19/20, 2013

PASTORAL HOME CARE: ANOINTED BY JESUS, THE HEALER

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore, pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. (James 5:13-16) These words of the apostle James rooted in Jesus own ministry of healing and restoring wholeness to that which was broken are often cited as Scriptural evidence for that sacrament we now call the Anointing of the Sick. At our 4 p.m. Mass this weekend, Fr. Bertoli and I, assisted by the members of the pastoral home care team, have the privilege of anointing those members of our parish who seek the healing power of Christ in this sacrament. At the same time, we recognize and bless the ministry of our pastoral home care volunteers. These women and men, formed in this ministry at both the parish and diocesan level, faithfully visit nearly 200 sick and homebound parishioners, sharing their gifts of time, compassion, prayer, and the Lords presence in the Eucharist. Increasingly, we find ourselves visiting not only private homes and apartments, but hospitals, nursing homes and seniors residences. We celebrate Eucharist regularly at the Henri-Bradet and St. Andrews centres. Throughout the neighbourhood, our visitors conduct liturgies of the Word, animated with readings and music that restore the soul, and fostering a sense of community. Sr. Melanie Svobodas Community of Goodness Prayer has become a favourite as we gather to pray for and with those who are sick or homebound. I encourage you all to pray it this week: God, you call us to community. Help me to stay connected to the "extraordinary community of goodness" That surrounds me, and to which I belong.

When pain or illness tempts to isolate me from others, Help me to find creative ways to stay connected to family and friends. Give me the courage to reach out to those in pain. And when I am in pain, give me the courage to reach out to others for help. Give me a deep experience of the healing power of community. I ask for these graces through Jesus, who said, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in their midst." We are grateful for the witness our pastoral home care volunteers offer and comfort they bring. They and those whom they visit, who patiently bear witness to their faith in weakness and pain embody the spirit of healing, service, and perseverance Jesus praises in todays Gospel. God bless you all!

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Bazaar Next Saturday October 26, 2013

From 10:00am to 4:00pm at St. Monica's Church Hall. New items, Baked goods, Crafts, Children's toys, White elephant table. Proceeds go to projects in our twin parish in Zamoran, El Salvador. (No admission charge) Snacks and lunch will be served. Sponsored by Faith and Justice Committee. For more info, contact Sharon 514-481-2981. NOTE: Volunteers are needed to

help at the bazaar with various functions. Please sign up at the back of the church this weekend, or call at the rectory and leave your name and telephone number.

Adult Faith Enrichment

4:00 8:30 Saturday, Oct. 19 Aniello DAddio Sunday, Oct. 20 Vincenzo Saluzzi Our Ladys Saturday Wife Franca 29th Sunday in Ord. Time Maddalena Saluzzi & Family

Discovering the Bible: A User Friendly Guide

Why do we have a Bible? Do we need it? How did it take shape? Who are the people who wrote it down? Dr. Margaret Million, Ph.D will guide us through a 6-week Bible study that will make The Word of God ever more accessible and meaningful to us. Join us on Wednesday evenings, October 23 & 30, and November 6 & 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the parish hall. Do you have questions about the Bible? Maybe we can find the answers together! Please register.

11:00 In Loving Memory: Deceased members of the Cullen Family, Leona Clarke, Joan Dickson, Francesco Masella, Deceased member of the Charles MacDonald Family, Mike Kilbertus Monday, Oct. 21 Weekday 8:00 Anita Mathieu Her son Jay & daughter Louise Tuesday, Oct. 22 Weekday 8:00 Alfred Dolson Doretta Dolson Wed., Oct. 23 8:00 8:00 Alfred Dolson Thursday, Oct. 24 Antonio Cavallaro Weekday Doretta Dolson Weekday The Family

Video Divina
Fr. Raymond will present Cotton Patch Gospel, the second movie of his Meeting Jesus at the Movies film series, on Friday, November 8 at 7 p.m. in the parish rectory. As we explore different musical takes on the life of Jesus, we will also view clips from the folk-inspired Godspell, and the classic rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar. Admission and popcorn are free, and stimulating discussion will follow the movie! All are welcome! Please refer to our website and the posters at the Church entrances for additional information. If registration is required, kindly use the appropriate sign-up sheets at the main church entrance or contact Anna at the office 514-481-0267.

Friday, Oct. 25 Weekday 8:00 Pietro, Giovanna, Vincenzina & Michele Ferrara Americo & Argeo Forlini Saturday, Oct. 26 Our Ladys Saturday 4:00 Angelo Caucci, Fiorevante Rotiroti, Isa Mazzella, Edgardo Poce, Luigina Cicciarelli, Dino Grotto, Carmel Pinto, Robert Pinto Sunday, Oct. 27 30th Sunday Ordinary Time 8:30 Guglielmo & Agnese Vivian & Joseph Teodori 11:00 Orlando & Domenica Daughter-in-Law Berardina Fiori & Family Your Generosity
Thank you for your on-going support of our parish Last weekends collection was $2,507.30.

URGENTLY NEEDED TO SERVE BREAKFAST Urgently Needed: Volunteers to help serve breakfast to children of St. Monicas School, who would otherwise come to school hungry. You need only volunteer for 1 day a week from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. If you can help fill this urgent need, please call: Avice Joseph 514-486-2769 or Sandy Shea 514-369-0180.

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES

This year unfortunately, there is no yellow All Souls Day Remembrance envelope in the Sunday donation boxes. Instead, please use the special blue/gray All Souls Day Remembrance envelops that you will find placed around the church for your donation and to mark the names of your deceased loved ones.