August 29, 2010 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

In Our Parish August 30 to September 5 
Mon. Aug. 30 ~ 7:30pm Bind Us Together Prayer Group (Hall) 
Tues. Aug. 31 ~ 1pm Rummoli Group (MR) 
                        ~7:30pm Liturgy Committee (CR) 
                        ~ 7:30pm CWL Executive (MR) 
Fri. Sept. 3 ~ 10:45am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 

Readings September 5 
1st Reading:          Wisdom 9:13-19 
2nd Reading:         Philemon 9-10, 12-17 
Gospel:                 Luke 14:25-33 

RCIA:  Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for anyone considering conversion to Catholicism, or who as an adult wishes to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.  The program is offered at St. Agnes beginning in the fall.  For more information please call the parish office or Wanda Major at 577-3639. 

Gold Rush 2010:  It’s time to get ready for our annual Gold Rush Bazaar being held on Saturday, October 16 from noon to 7pm in the St. Martin School Gym.  Donations for the dime auction or the deli booth can be dropped off at the parish office.    Canadian Tire money is also greatly appreciated to buy prizes for the dime auction. 

Weekly Liturgies for Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 
Tuesday, August 31 at 7pm: 
~ John Raynak Sr. req. Egles & Family 
~ Jean Carroll Opie req. The Fulton Family 
Wednesday, September 1 at 12:10pm: 
~ Gerard Lovis req. Agnes Gibb 
Thursday, September 2 at 12:10pm: 
~ Gerard Lovis req. The Ladies Venet Society 
Friday, September 3 at 12:10pm: 
  St. Gregory the Great 
~ Gerard Lovis req. Cynthia & Wayne Shier 
Saturday, September 4 at 5pm: 
~ Eto & Vera Coran req. The Owens Family 
~ Intentions of Angelina D’Uva req. Spence Court Church Group 
Sunday, September 5: 
  23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 
9am: ~ Gerard Lovis req. Bill Bukovy 
         ~ Dario Rigo req. Dolores and Al & Eleanor Martin & Family 
11am:  ~ Joseph Sandrin req. The Edwardson Family 
             ~ Carlo & Vincenzo Fuda req. Ida & Domenic Figliomeni & Family 
7pm: ~ The People of the Parish 

The Gift of Years:  A new ministry being offered at St. Agnes starting in October invites us to embrace the Senior years as a natural part of life that is active, contemplative, productive, reflective and deeply rewarding.  All Seniors (women and men ) are welcome.  There will be an orientation session offered prior to the program – so come and see!  Please inform one of the facilitators if you plan to be there by calling Sr. Ethel Rakai, 623-6614 or Sr. Olga Rakai, 473-1964.  Watch for dates in the bulletin. 

Annual Fish Fry:  Will be held on Friday, September 10.  There will be two sittings:  4:45pm and 6:15pm.  Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for 
children (12 and under).  Tickets are available at the rectory or at weekend masses. 

Catholic Women’s League…FYI 
Pin Ceremony Dinner:  Tickets are available before and after the 5pm, 9am and 11am masses for the next three weekends and also at the rectory. 
Executive Meeting:  Will be held on Tuesday, August 31 in the Mary Room following the 7pm mass. 
Convention News:  20 members from 7 councils in our diocese attended the National CWL Convention in Ottawa.  Faith was shared each day with Mass celebrated by several Bishops and concelebrated by Spiritual Advisors from across the province including our own Father Richard.  Each meeting began with a spiritual exercise prepared by the National Spiritual Development Chair.  Being the 90th Anniversary of the Ontario National CWL, members had great fun showing off the period costumes from the 20’s up the present: everything from flappers to flashdancers to elegant evening wear.  A sense of fulfillment was felt when 2 resolutions were passed mandating the National Executive to bring to the Federal government resolutions concerning the exportation of certain asbestos to foreign countries and to instate a tax credit for children’s arts and culture participation similar to the one in place for fitness participation.  Those present were proud to witness our 2 new life members, Pauline Krupa and Josie Schill, be formally commissioned by National President, Danielle McNeil-Hessian and National Spiritual Advisor, Archbishop Martin Currie.  A new National Executive was voted in and then installed at the closing mass. 

LifeTeen:  Anyone who has graduated from high school and is interested in helping out with LifeTeen on Sunday evenings, please call John at 623-7731, Yvonne at 473-5135 or the St. Agnes Youth Office at 475-8400 for more information. 

Bind Us Together Prayer Group Schedule: 
August 30 – Scripture 
Sept. 6 – Holiday – No Meeting 
Sept. 13 – Deacon Armand – Unbound 
Sept. 20 – Deacon John 
Sept. 27 – Soaking Prayer 

Pilgrimage:  to Shrine of Madonna Addolorata in Ignace.  Bus will leave St. Dominic’s on September 11 at 8am and return that evening.  For more information call Emilia Sgambelluri at 475-3234. 

Baptisms:  This weekend we welcome Alyssa Carla Ariano into our faith community.  Congratulations to her parents. 

Annual Kitchitwa Kateri Prayer Conference:  Hosted by Bishop Fred Colli will take place on Friday, September 3, 7pm to 10pm and Saturday, September 4, 9am to 10pm at Kateri Church and Sunday, September 5, 10am to 1:30pm at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  This year’s theme is forgiveness and healing.  For more information call 622-5138. 

Gold Rush Ticket Sellers:  Volunteers are needed to sell Gold Rush tickets at Intercity Mall on September 9, 10 and 11 (Thursday to Saturday).  Please call the parish office to schedule a time. 

Development and Peace:  are encouraging people to donate to the immense needs of the Pakistani people in the face of devastating floods.  The Canadian government has announced that they will match any donations given to D&P up to September 12.  Donations can be made to the parish office or dropped in the collection basket. 

Anniversaries of the Deceased:  Please remember in your prayers John Raynak Sr., Giuseppe Rigo and Rudy Sprovieri whose anniversaries occur during this week. 

Remember in Your Prayers the Sick of Our Community:  Pauline Bechta, Mario DiCarlo, Christine Elvish, Lena Crupi, Ian Munroe, Fern Bannon, Dana Stringer, Marilyn McKay, Genevieve Wilson, Larry Stefanato, Mary Lou DePiero, Al Smith, Peter Chalat, Gary Tripp, Kim Meyer, Ron Ross, Nick D’Uva, Marge Zappe, Dino Martin, Janice Cornell, Glenice Quesnelle, Magdaline Bottos, Eugene LaPlante, Evelyn Peters, Charles Melvin, Judy DePiero, Susan McDonald, and Bill & Anne Young. 

Vocation Awareness:  this week we pray for Fr. Ireneusz Stadler, Msgr. Pasquale Stilla VG, Fr. Alan Abidines, Fr. Alan Albao, Fr. Cornelius Amaechi smmm, Fr. Joseph Arockiam, and Fr. Henryk Augustynowicz.  Heavenly Father, bless our church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters.  Help us all to serve you more faithfully and love you more deeply.