Pentecost Sunday
The Birthday of the Church
"Pentecost" (Matthys Voet, 1615-20)
Dear Friends in Christ,
The glorious season of Eastertide ends with the Solemnity of Pentecost. Sacred Scripture teaches us that forty days after His Resurrection, the Lord Jesus ascended to the glory of the Father and instructed the Apostles to wait in Jerusalem for the coming of the Comforter and Advocate Who would guide, teach, and direct the Church until Christ’s return in glory at the end of days. This Counsellor, Who came to them ten days later, is none other than the Third Person of the Most Holy Trinity, God the Holy Spirit, and on the Day of Pentecost, the young Church was filled with the fire of God’s love and emboldened to announce the Gospel to the ends of the earth, beginning at Jerusalem. Each year in the sacred liturgy, the Church implores God for a renewal of this Gift of Himself in the beautiful Sequence of Pentecost, a poetic text sung before the proclamation of the Gospel.
The glorious season of Eastertide ends with the Solemnity of Pentecost. Sacred Scripture teaches us that forty days after His Resurrection, the Lord Jesus ascended to the glory of the Father and instructed the Apostles to wait in Jerusalem for the coming of the Comforter and Advocate Who would guide, teach, and direct the Church until Christ’s return in glory at the end of days. This Counsellor, Who came to them ten days later, is none other than the Third Person of the Most Holy Trinity, God the Holy Spirit, and on the Day of Pentecost, the young Church was filled with the fire of God’s love and emboldened to announce the Gospel to the ends of the earth, beginning at Jerusalem. Each year in the sacred liturgy, the Church implores God for a renewal of this Gift of Himself in the beautiful Sequence of Pentecost, a poetic text sung before the proclamation of the Gospel.
Fr. Justin
PS - This Sunday at the 11am SHJ Mass, we welcome parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Brampton, who this year picked our church to visit on their yearly Pentecost retreat. Let us welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ and show them Christian hospitality.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Weekly Schedule
Holy Rosary starts at 4:40pm
Sat, May 18 @ 5pm
Pro Populo
Holy Rosary starts at 10:40am*
Sun, May 19 @ 11am
For the healing of 8 year old Nash Cote from cancer
[req. Garry & Brenda Poirier]
*Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Prayers #6
Lectors
5pm: Gemma Ollerenshaw
11am: Willie Kuttschrutter
"We must live according to the Spirit of unity and truth, and this is why we must pray for the Spirit to enlighten and guide us to overcome the temptation to follow our own truths, and to welcome the truth of Christ transmitted in the Church"
Sacred Heart of Mary
Weekly Schedule
Painting of the Icon of the Pentecost at St. Mary and St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church, Richmond Hill
Holy Rosary starts at 8:40am
Sun, May 19 @ 9am*
Dale Wood †
[req. Denis & Debbie Wood]
* LAST Jr. Liturgy before summer break
Lector: Jane Rupert
Greeters: Carol Ann Kramp & Family
Sun, May 19 @ 10am
Parish Toonie Breakfast
O'Neill Parish Hall
(sponsored by the SHM CWL)
No Masses, Confessions or Holy Hour
Monday - Friday
On account of the Archdiocesan Priests' Retreat at St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto.
(St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Belleville will be offering Mass on Mon, Wed & Fri @ 12:10pm)
In the case of an emergency, those who require a priest during the Priests’ Retreat (May 20 – 24) are requested to contact Fr. Bill Maloney (Campbellford) @ 705.653.1093
Please remember the priests at Mass and in your prayers during the Priest Retreat.
The Holy Rosary will be prayed every day at 9am at SHM
Tues, May 21 @ 2pm
Liturgy of the Word & Song
Caressant Care, Marmora
Wed, May 22 @ 5pm
Choir Practice
Fri, May 24 @ 4pm
Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions
- Holy Rosary
- Novena Prayers #7
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Holy Rosary starts at 4:40pm
Sat, May 25 @ 5pm
Pro Populo
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Holy Rosary starts at 10:40am
Sun, May 26 @ 11am
Willie Kuttschrutter in Gratitude
[req. Claudia Francis]
Lectors
5pm: Chris Swart
11am: Ashton Ollerenshaw
Sun, May 26 @ 3pm
Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Devotions #8
- Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- The Holy Rosary
- Perpetual Help Prayers
- Veneration of Image
- Benediction
Wed, May 22 @ 5pm
Choir Practice
Sat, May 25 @ 10am
Interment of Nancy Genereaux †
SHM Cemetery
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Holy Rosary starts at 8:40am
Sun, May 26 @ 9am
Mary Taylor †
[req. Charlotte Lahey]
Lector: Jane Rupert
Greeters: Carol Ann Kramp & Family
Ordinary Time
Mon, May 27 @ 9am
Julia Moreira †
[req. Joe & Luisa Palma & Family]
Mon, May 27 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Tues, May 28 @ 9am
Physical & Spiritual Healing of Jamie Janess
[req. Janina Stepinski]
Wed, May 29 @ 9am*
Physical & Spiritual Healing of Jamie Janess
[req. Janina Stepinski]
*Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Devotions #9
Wed, May 29 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Wed, May 29 @ 5pm
Choir Practice
Thur, May 30 @ 9am
Physical & Spiritual Healing of Jamie Janess
[req. Janina Stepinski]
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (F)
Fri, May 31 @ 9am
For the repose of the soul of Richard Minns †
[req. His Family]
Fri, May 31 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Wed, May 29 @ 9am
Mary Goulah †
[req. Anne Fleming]
Wed, May 29 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Wed, May 29 @ 5pm
Choir Practice
Wed, May 30 @ 6-8pm
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
O'Neill Parish Hall
7-Day Votive Candle Offerings
SHJ CHURCH
OUR BLESSED MOTHER
May 19
[empty]
May 26
For the intentions of Kelly Rinder on her birthday
[req. Her Family]
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
May 19
[empty]
May 26
In remembrance of Richard Minns on his birthday
[req. His Family]
ST. JOSEPH
May 19
For our and our children’s intentions
[req. Aelred & Kathy Plimmer]
May 26
[empty]
SHM CHURCH
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
May 19
For Victims of Domestic Violence
[req. SHM CWL]
May 26
[empty]
OUR BLESSED MOTHER
May 19
For a special intention
[req. Barb Rivers]
May 26
[empty]
You can put your $10 7-Day Votive Offering in the filled-in pink envelope.
Any questions? Contact Pauline at the parish office @ 613.472.2220 or sacredheart.mm@archkingston.ca
Mass Intentions
We celebrate many milestones in Christian life, from baptisms to first communions, weddings to anniversaries, and births to final passing. It is in these moments we seek the emotional support of family and friends, and the strength that only God can provide. Mass intentions provide a spiritual gift to those you love. It tells the recipient that they are not alone in these moments. Mass intentions are a Catholic gift of prayer, asking God to bless them with his Spirit of love and peace. For that reason, they are perfect as baptism gifts, first communion gifts, and confirmation gifts. They are also comforting for those who are mourning the death of a loved one, or for a friend who may be struggling in life. If you'd like to schedule a Mass intention, fill out one of the envelopes at the entrance of the church or contact our secretary Pauline Davis at the parish office @ 613.472.2220 or sacredheart.mm@archkingston.ca
With First Holy Communion coming up, check out St. Joseph's Cabin for books and gifts.
With the approach of summer, I need to remind every household in the parish of two things. First, even when we are travelling away from home, we are still bound by the obligation to attend Mass each Sunday because there is no vacation from the Commandments. A little effort before a trip begins (e.g. a web search for local parishes and Mass times) will make it very easy to join in the Sunday celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist even while we’re away. Second, while we hope everyone has the chance to take a break from routine and travel to see family, friends, or new places, please remember that while you’re gone we are still here and so are our bills. If your plan of stewardship is carefully considered, then it will be easy to continue to do your part for the parish family even while you’re away. Two of the simplest ways of doing this are e-transfers of your offertory contributions or sending your weekly envelopes to us through the mail. In either case, thank you for your commitment to SHJ & SHM. If you need a convenient way to make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options.
shjpayments@gmail.com (SHJ)
shmpayments@gmail.com (SHM)
SHJ & SHM are sustained by the generosity of our parishioners.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston will gather in joy and thanksgiving for the Ordination of Mr. Jude Thusiar to the Transitional Diaconate by The Most Rev. Michael Mulhall, Archbishop of Kingston, next Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 10:30am at St. Michael the Archangel, 296 Church Street, Belleville. All are welcome to join the celebration. Jude will be ordained to the priesthood next year, God-willing. Both Fr. Price and Fr. Justin will be there and encourage all to come.
Anointing of the Sick
Those Catholics confronted with serious illness, chronic illness, or surgery are invited to request the Sacrament of Anointing by calling Fr. Justin for an appointment. We also now have a wonderful Pastoral Care team made up of generous parishioners who can bring Holy Communion to the sick and those confined to their own homes. Again, if you are someone or know of someone who would like to receive Sacraments at their home, please contact the office @ 613.472.2220 more information
Don't forget our Flower Sponsor initiative to beautify the sanctuary and churches especially for the high holy days. A one time yearly donation of $40 will cover your week, and you'll also get a Mass intention included in that. So a great deal if you think about it! As you've been seeing at Mass, the churches were beautifully decorated in large part to your flower donations. And when you see in the Flocknotes Masses being offered "For the X Family Intentions" - usually those are from the Family flower sponsor. So if you want to contribute, there are white Flower sponsor envelopes in the narthex - just fill it out and drop it in the collection basket. Thanks to Shirley Gauvreau, Brenda Poirier & Iris Doyle and Joanne Forestell for always doing such a splendid arrangement of the flowers!
Last week we renewed for another year our parish subscription to Formed.org - a fabulous online platform chock full of resources are available to every member of our parish including books, movies, podcasts and more. To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
Go to https://signup.formed.org/
Enter our parish’s postal code (K0K 2M0)
Enter your name and your email address
Sacred Heart of Mary CWL Scholarship Applications available
For graduating students who will be pursuing post secondary studies.
Deadline for submission is May 30, 2024.
If you would like an email application, please contact Teresa Lee @ 613.472.4527 for further details.
Sacred Heart of Jesus CWL Secondary School Bursary Application
Be a member of SHJ Marmora
Student(s) may apply in their graduating year, kor within one year of graduation, provided the student(s) continues to attend a secondary school
This bursary is for student(s) continuing their education through the university, college or apprenticeship pathways.
Forms are on the bulletin board at SHJ and to be returned with accompanyingdocumentation to Anne Marie McGregor or Anita Bedore by May 31, 2024.
Recommendations, Links & Random Thoughts
- Reminder! Sunday is one of those (rare) occasions when you can obtain a plenary indulgence if you receive or sing the Veni Creator Spiritus on the feast of Pentecost (under the usual conditions, i.e., Confession, Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father). This is our processional hymn at the Masses so that one will be covered. The rest is up to you!
- Superb piece in the Catholic Register by Dr. Mary Marrocco about the last Project Rachel retreat at St. Mary of Egypt Refuge. Please read.
- Harrowing! Wow.
- So beautiful!
- Next week the sacred liturgy provides a meditation on the central mystery of our religion: the one, only, living, and true God – the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – is a Communion of Three Divine Persons sharing the same Divine Substance. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity also teaches us that because we are created in God’s image, we are created as persons who need communion with other persons to fulfill our nature, and this need of our nature can be fulfilled only when we enjoy everlasting communion with the Divine Persons of the Triune God.
- In two weeks, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, customarily called Corpus Christi from the Latin title of the feast. This great celebration directs us to the extraordinary gift of Christ in the Eucharist, we receive not something from Christ, but Christ Himself(!), and so fittingly, we're having First Communion on this day. The risen and glorified Jesus now adored by the angels and saints gives himself to us under the appearance of bread and wine, and in this way, by the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus fulfills his promise to remain with us until the end of the world and gives us the means for genuine communion with the Triune God.
- Anchor of Hope Baby Bottle Campaign:
- Between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day (June 16th), support the centre by filling up a baby bottle with coins, bills or even a cheque. Or feel free to e-transfer to bookkeeper@anchorofhope.ca Your donation will enable us to provide free pregnancy tests, baby supplies, prenatal vitamins and much more to women and girls who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Please return baby bottles by Sun, June 16th. A little change makes a big difference!
- A great little primer just came out from the CCBI (Canadian Catholic Bioethical Institute) on "Sedation in Palliative Care at End-of-Life", which answers questions like Does palliative, deep sedation hasten death? When is palliative sedation advised? I highly encourage you to read this.
- "Faithful Laity, More Priests" - great analysis by the indomitable Francis Maier in First Things.
- Incredibly important point!
- First Holy Communion will be fittingly celebrated with a Solemn Mass at 11am on Corpus Christi, Sunday, 2 June followed by a Solemn Procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Solemn Benediction at the end. This year, we have acquired a four post canopy for the procession. Feel free to bring your own sacred banner or sacred image to carry in the procession. First communicants should wear their first communion attire. The Knights of Columbus and CWL and other parish organizations are encouraged to sit together and process together with their own sacred image banner. This will be an opportunity to honour Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament and give witness to our Catholic identity.
- Starting this or next week, please start saving any flower petals that may have fallen to the ground - we'll need them for our Corpus Christi and First Holy Communion celebration on June 2nd. (Storing them in the fridge is a good way to preserve them)
Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker commencement address at Benedictine College is phenomenal - one of the best I've heard.
A beautiful and moving 50th anniversary gala dinner for Fr. Richard Whalen at the National Air Force Museum at CFB Trenton, with 210+ people in attendance, including many parishioners, priests and Archbishop Mulhall.
6th Annual Rideau Canal Men’s Retreat
Tuesday, August 6-8, 2024 This is an invitation to Catholic men 18 years and older (including fathers and sons) to share and deepen their faith while enjoying male camaraderie - in the context of an outdoor adventure by canoe. The group will leave Seeley’s Bay Tuesday, August 6, 8am, paddling 16 km along historic Rideau Canal through locks at Jones Falls, with overnight tenting at Davis Locks. On Wednesday, the 18km route passes through Chaffey’s and Newboro Locks into the Upper Rideau Lake, with overnight tenting along McNally’s Bay. The retreat ends Thursday at 2pm. Canoes and paddles supplied, along with main meals. Cost: $95. Daily Mass, prayer, opportunities for Confession, talks by priests and laymen, socializing and invigorating exercise make this annual Catholic men’s retreat a popular one. Information and registration: hart.daniel64@gmail.com (613-899-9514) OR orrrmiron2019@gmail.com (613-218-6497)
The altar boys Jude, Luke & Noah serving for their school Mass on Thursday. We're fortunate to have them!
The work never ends. SHJ's Property committee has strongly recommended that we fix the front steps (which have erroded and sunk considerably), all the stones which are crumbling thereby allowing much water to get through and the base of the platform (which is also leaking) be fixed, to prevent even further deterioration to the structural integrity of it. So with Gerry Murphy already on site, we've given the green light. This work will cost roughly $5K, half of which the Knights of Columbus (after having paid the full $7K cost of the new lift have generously offered. God bless them and all of you for using the Restoration Envelopes.
This Pentecost Sunday after the 9am SHM Mass in O'Neill Parish Hall. Only $2!
There is no Jr. Liturgy at SHJ this Sunday and it's the last one at SHM before the hiatus for the summer break. We thank Cheryl F, April B, Colleen M, Patricia B and all volunteers who diligently prepared the children each Sunday. I know it is appreciated by their parents, parishioners and Fr. Price and Fr. Justin. We are happy that Teressa Krentz will be assisting at SHM in September.
Emma Nash of SHM has kindly offered the use of these First Communion dresses. They are size 5/6. Please notify Diane Smith @ 613.403.6205 if you are interested.
- A huge thanks to Thompson Electrial (Larry, Dena & Scott) for donating the cost of the Generlink 30A to SHJ Rectory. It's a considerable expense ($1572.96). We also installed the same for SHJ Church so we should be ready in the event of a bad storm which knocks the power out.
Many thanks for the suggestion (and to Debbie W for making it happen) of adding to the sign that we have an official shrine at SHM dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. And thanks to Jacques L for planning some annuals under the sign too and prepping the beds in front of SHJ Church.
- With Spring’s arrival, this is a special invitation to all SHJ parishioners who enjoy gardening. SHM has a great crew of volunteers, but we're still lacking some in Marmora, with only Jacques, Brenda & Garry Poirer and John & Vicki Maloney on board. If you're interested in helping, please speak to Fr. Justin.
- Today, the gardening crew at SHM built up the soil beds and did some edging to prep everything for planting cedars, pee gees hydrangea treets, moppy cypresses & a bunch of boxwood.
Fr. Price and I will be heading to Fr. John Hibbard's 50th anniversary celebration after our own First Communion & Corpus Christi Mass & Celebration.
Fr. Price and & Fr. Whalen admire the creative (and delicious) anniversary cake made for this auspicious occasion.
- Many thanks to the Knights who removed the sand/dirt from the parking lot and raked the grass of the same after the winter snow removal pile up.
- Spring cleaning? Our Knights of Columbus Council 7301 council will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 8th from 8am-3pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mamora. Please consider turning your surplus household items into cash for worthy local causes. We will accept most household items in good condition but no clothes or toys. Money raised will be forwarded to the many charitable groups the Knights of Columbus support. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute. Thank you for your continual generosity and support! if you need any donated items to be picked up, speak to our Grand Knight Dale Clemens @ 613.472.0558 or one of our Knights. Thank you for your support!
Parging the rectory side entrance will also be done by Murphy Masonry, free of charge.
- I concur with Fr. Kenneth Doyle's reasoning in this good Q&A about Missing Mass on a Cruise Ship. I remember growing up at times asking my pastor for a dispensation to miss Mass, usually because of being in transit on long-haul flights, etc.
- Q. Every summer, my husband and I go on a cruise. Only one cruise line (Holland America) continues to have a priest on board to say Mass. When we travel on other cruise lines, frequently we have missed Sunday Mass because there was no priest on board, and we could not get to a Catholic church if we happened to be in port. Is missing Mass in such circumstances a mortal sin? (Millersville, Maryland)
A. Most moral theologians, I am certain, would say that you have incurred no sin. If no priest was available, you simply had no opportunity to participate in a Sunday Mass and so the obligation does not apply.
I am aware that there might be rigorists who would say that you were not compelled to go on the trip in the first place, or that you were bound to choose the one cruise line that did have Mass aboard or that you could have selected a shorter cruise that did not conflict with a day of obligation.
But those people, I believe, are being stricter than God. Recreation and relaxation are legitimate physical and mental needs, as well as gifts from God. God is reasonable, and I don't think one cruise annually without Mass is an abuse of a privilege.
But here is what I would suggest as the safest solution, and it's one that is envisioned by the Church's official teaching documents. The Catechism of the Catholic Church in No. 2181 says that Catholics "are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for example, illness, the care of infants) or dispensed by their own pastor."
And the Code of Canon Law in No. 1245 allows a pastor, in individual cases, to dispense from the Mass obligation "for a just cause." (Note that the code says, "for a just cause" rather than for a "grave" or "serious" cause.)
As a pastor, I would consider a once-a-year cruise to be a "just cause." The same provision of the code allows a pastor, when granting a dispensation, to assign some other "pious work." It could be, for example, reflecting on the scriptural readings for that day's Mass, reciting the rosary or, after you have returned home, attending a Mass on a day when you are not obliged.
So my recommendation is to consult your pastor next time for such a dispensation. That way, you will be fulfilling the letter of the law as well as its spirit.
"It is not my enemies that are wrong, but this idea. If my enemies think it, they are wrong. If my friends think it, they are wrong. If I think it, I am wrong."
