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Dedication of Saint John Lateran
Church dedications have become a rarity. We hear rather about dioceses merging, parishes closing or even churches being put up for sale. Given such a context, a feast like the Dedication of the Saint John Lateran Basilica in Rome is not likely to appeal much even to those who still come to church on Sundays.
Yet the three Scripture readings of the day supply insights about places of worship that are worth pondering. Both the first reading and the gospel acknowledge the beauty and the importance of a sacred place like the JerusalemTemple. They remind us as well that life given by God cannot be confined, even to a building, be it the most revered temple or sanctuary.
Jesus and his disciples had great respect for the Temple, but Jesus warns us against giving too much importance to anything built of human hands. God’s presence cannot be contained in one particular building. More and better than in any temple. God’s presence has not been made manifest in all of Jesus’ life among us and will endure forever through his resurrection.
But that’s not the end of the story. We too, by having a share in the resurrection of Christ, have become sacred places where God and the Spirit wish to dwell. May we allow them to abide in us so that people around us will recognize God’s presence in our lives.
Jean-Pierre Prévost, Gatineau, QC Taken from Living With Christ
Sunday Missal
Mass Intentions & Daily Readings
Tuesday, November 11th: St. Martin of Tours
12:05 pm: Rosa Borges Dinis +
Titus 2.1-8, 11-14, Luke 17.7-10
Wed. November 12th: St. Josaphat
12:05 pm:
Titus 3.1-7, Luke 17.11-19
Thurs. November 13th: ferial
12:05 pm:
Philemon 7-20, Luke 17.20-25
Fri. November 14th: ferial
12:05 pm: Gino Mosole +
2 John 4-9, Luke 17.26-37
Sat. November 15th: ferial
5:15 pm: Domingos DeLima +
3 John 5-8, Luke 18.1-8
Readings for
Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
10 a.m.: Pro Populo
1st Reading: Proverbs 31.10-13, 16-18, 20, 26, 28-31 ++
2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5.1-6
Gospel: Matthew 24.36; 25.14-30++
Rest in Peace
Our Parish Community wishes to extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Mary McLaughlin who’s funeral was Monday,November 3rd and all the faithful departed. May she rest in peace.
Annual Remembrance Day Parade
November 11th
The 236th Scouts of Holy Name Church will be parading in the Annual Remembrance Day Parade November 11th, in East York and the Scout Band “First Light Scout Band” has been invited to perform a song written by Scouter Jim Sloan “Remember Them Well”. Join us as we stop to remember our fallen soldiers at the East York Civic Centre on Coxwell at 10 a.m. For more information on Scouting at HolyNameChurch, call Bob Taylor 416-465-8639 or email bob@236toroto.com. Website www.236toronto.com.
Holy Name Parish is Looking for someone to clear the snow from sidewalks and steps throughout the coming season. The clearing of snow will include both the use of a snow machine and shovel. Payment will be on an hourly basis. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.
Taste of the Danforth Water
As you know the Taste of the Danforth events of August past were less than successful due to the record rainfall that weekend. Because of this the parish has quite a few cases of unsold water available. These are being offered for sale at the bargain basement price of $3.00 per case of 24. Should you be interested, please contact the parish office. Thank you.
Please pray for all who are ill, especially
Juan Anacta, Fr. John Campbell, C.S.C., Lorraine Hygaard, Kortney Knight, Helen McGrath, John Kearney, Evelyn Singgen, Ann Vince McGrady, Peggy Gilligan, Evelyn Bennett, Margaret Landry, Catherine Leithwood, Patricia Cull, Madeleine Corrigan and Maria Jose Bouey.
Schedule of Meetings/Events
Tuesday, November 11th
6:30 pm – Cubs, Beavers, Scouts (small hall, large hall and rooms)
7:30 pm – St. Vincent de Paul (St. Kateri Room)
Wednesday, November 12th
6:30 pm – Choir (church)
7:00 pm – R.C.I.A. (St. Kateri Room)
Thursday, November 13th
6:30 pm – A.A. (small hall)
6:30 pm – Legion of Mary (St. Kateri Room)
Saturday, November 15th
9:00 am – Scout Food Drive (small hall)
Sunday, November 16th
10 am – Children’s Program (various rooms)
10 am – Nursery (Brother Andre room)
EXPECTED RETURN: Fr. Campbell has been at the Holy Cross Fathers’ retirement home in Welland, Ontario recuperating from surgery. He is expected to return to residence at Holy Name early this week for continued recovery.
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