During the months of June, July and August there will be no formal weekly bulletin in print form distributed at the church.

However a weekly list of mass intentions will be posted on the bulletin board in the church's front vestibule.

In addition, there will be brief weekly bulletins posted here on the Holy Spirit web site which will also contain the week's mass intentions, and a list of persons for whom prayers are requested – as below:

Parish Bulletin for Sunday, August 3, 2008

That all our beloved dead, especially

Tuesday, August 5

8:30 a.m. - † Mary Louise Luttrell

Wednesday, August 6

8:30 a.m. - † Gertrude Fornarolo

Thursday, August 7

8:30 a.m. - † John Fung

Friday, August 8

8:30 a.m. - † Diniz Raposo

may live again in the presence of the God of limitless love. . . for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. . . for those who are dying and those who are alone and afraid…for a peaceful death without fear or regret. . . for the mind of Christ. . . We pray to the Lord.

For the special intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts. . . for all that we need to live holy lives… We pray to the Lord.

For the sick, especially for

Ken Tai,    Hassan Kingrabe,    Benjamin Rubio,    
Mervin Cardoza,    Jack Hamilton,    Melita Juliana,

Carmelita Cosgrove,    George Annett,    Sister Jemma,

Eileen Docherty,    Tafari Taylor,    Silvio Perfetti,

Marjorie Franker,    Kenneth Gottfried,    Mariana Choy,

Rita and Bob, Speedie    Amanda Miller,    Claude Larocque,

Joyce Fraser,    and John Gregg

who have asked for our prayers…for those who live in the shadow of the cross…for those who suffering is severe…for the mind of Christ… . . We pray to the Lord.

Parish Bulletin for Sunday, August 10, 2008

That all our beloved dead, especially

Tuesday, August 12

8:30 a.m. - † Paul Fung

Wednesday, August 13

8:30 a.m. - † Hermine Pelzl

Thursday, August 14

St. Maximilian Kolbe

8:30 a.m. - † Patricia Greenhorn

may live again in the presence of the God of limitless love. . . for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. . .for those who are dying and those who are alone and afraid…for a peaceful death without fear or regret. . .for the mind of Christ. . .We pray to the Lord. . . May all the faithful departed Rest in Peace. Amen.

For the special intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts, especially

Friday, August 15

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:30 a.m. - Special Intentons for Sylvia Beck

. . .for all that we need to live holy lives. . .We pray to the Lord.

For the sick, especially for

Ken Tai,      Hassan Kingrabe,      Benjamin Rubio,     
Mervin Cardoza,     Jack Hamilton,     Melita Juliana,

Carmelita Cosgrove,     George Annett,     Sister Jemma,

Eileen Docherty,     Tafari Taylor,     Silvio Perfetti,

Marjorie Franker,     Kenneth Gottfried,     Mariana Choy,

Rita and Bob Speedie,     Amanda Miller,     Claude Larocque,

Joyce Fraser,     and John Gregg

who have asked for our prayers. . . for the suffering, for those who grieve for a lost loved one, a lost home, a lost job, lost abilities…for healing, comfort and consolation. . . We pray to the Lord.

Parish Bulletin for Sunday, August 17, 2008

That all our beloved dead, especially

Tuesday, August 19

8:30 a.m. - † Lillian Deveau

Wednesday, August 20

8:30 a.m. - † Helen Foulds

Thursday, August 21

8:30 a.m. - † Lillian Deveau

Friday, August 22

8:30 a.m. - † Donald Carmichael

may live again in the presence of the God of limitless love. . . for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. . .for those who are dying and those who are alone and afraid…for a peaceful death without fear or regret. . .for the mind of Christ. . .We pray to the Lord. . . May all the faithful departed Rest in Peace. Amen.

For the special intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts, . . . for all that we need to live holy lives. . .We pray to the Lord.

For the sick, especially for

Ken Tai,      Hassan Kingrabe,      Benjamin Rubio,     
Mervin Cardoza,     Jack Hamilton,     Melita Juliana,

Carmelita Cosgrove,     George Annett,     Sister Jemma,

Eileen Docherty,     Tafari Taylor,     Silvio Perfetti,

Marjorie Franker,     Kenneth Gottfried,     Mariana Choy,

Rita and Bob Speedie,     Amanda Miller,     Claude Larocque,

Joyce Fraser,     and John Gregg

who have asked for our prayers. . . for the suffering, for those who grieve for a lost loved one, a lost home, a lost job, lost abilities…for healing, comfort and consolation. . . We pray to the Lord.

Parish Bulletin for Sunday, August 24, 2008

That all our beloved dead, especially

Tuesday, August 26

8:30 a.m. - † Alberto Deni

Wednesday, August 27

8:30 a.m. - † Don McMillan

Thursday, August 28

8:30 a.m. - † Barbara & Joe Manza

Friday, August 29

Beheading of St. John the Baptist

8:30 a.m. - † Lillian Deveau

may live again in the presence of the God of limitless love. . . for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. . .for those who are dying and those who are alone and afraid…for a peaceful death without fear or regret. . .for the mind of Christ. . .We pray to the Lord. . . May all the faithful departed Rest in Peace. Amen.

For the special intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts, . . . for all that we need to live holy lives. . .We pray to the Lord.

For the sick, especially for

Ken Tai,      Hassan Kingrabe,      Benjamin Rubio,     
Mervin Cardoza,     Jack Hamilton,     Melita Juliana,

Carmelita Cosgrove,     George Annett,     Sister Jemma,

Eileen Docherty,     Tafari Taylor,     Silvio Perfetti,

Marjorie Franker,     Kenneth Gottfried,     Mariana Choy,

Rita and Bob Speedie,     Amanda Miller,     Claude Larocque,

Joyce Fraser,     and John Gregg

who have asked for our prayers. . . for the suffering, for those who grieve for a lost loved one, a lost home, a lost job, lost abilities…for healing, comfort and consolation. . . We pray to the Lord.

Parish Bulletin for Sunday, August 31, 2008

22nd Sunday in Ordinary time

Discipleship: The Call to Courage

In his Pulitzer Prize-winning Biography, Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy told the stories of eight US senators who acted with astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. Kennedy, quoting Ernest Hemingway, declared that these statesmen were memorable examples of the "grace under pressure" which is courage.

Kennedy wrote of the courage that characterized his colleagues: "In whatever arena of life one may meet the challenge of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he faces if he follows his conscience – the loss of his friend, his fortune, his contentment, even the esteem of his fellow men – each man must decide for himself the course to follow. The stories of past courage can define that ingredient – they can teach, they can offer hope, they can provide inspiration, but these cannot supply courage itself. For this, each man must look into his own soul."

In each of today's three readings, the authors of sacred scripture have provided the praying assembly with "Profiles in Courage" that continue to call for similar courage in each one of us. When Jeremiah looked into his soul to find the courage he needed to preach God's Word, he found that courage in God. At the very outset of this prophet's ministry, God had promised Jeremiah "I am with you to deliver you" (Jer.1:8). God's presence and power within him enabled Jeremiah to muster the courage to continue to speak an unpopular message to an unwilling people.

Jesus' message was equally unpopular and sometimes even his own disciples were unwilling to hear it. Yet, like Jeremiah, Jesus looked into his deepest self and found the courage to keep speaking his words and working his works. Even though he knew he would have to suffer for his courage in ministry, he laboured on. His courage is valiantly expressed in today's Gospel.

Paired with that declaration is a challenge to Jesus' followers to be similarly courageous in carrying out the ministry he began. Jesus readily admitted that their courage would be met with suffering, as was his, for he knew that courage shines most brightly when tested in the crucible of struggle and pain. Jesus also knew that his followers would need the example of courageous men and women to remind them of all he witnessed to and to encourage them to be their best selves.

One of these examples is Paul. His writings are his legacy and our inspiration. Through his words, his courage shines through and lights our way. In today's second reading, our courageous brother acknowledges the challenge that is Christian discipleship. He encourages each of us to live according to God's will and God's ways rather than conform to the allure of contemporary culture. Living a counter-cultural life requires a depth of courage that must be renewed daily. Paul did this. He urges us to do the same by offering our very selves – not just our words or an occasional period of prayer, but our very selves – as a prayer of praise to God, our Father. Imagine the result if we could manage such dedication to God in true worship. Imagine the transformation that can take place – not only outside, but inside our very selves. Let us pray today for the "grace under pressure"' to follow the lead of those who have found the courage to live in God, for God and with God at the very centre of our lives. Amen.

May the summer vacation we have all enjoyed lead us into a fall filled with new beginnings!

Welcome back!

That all our beloved dead, especially

TUESDAY, Sept. 2

Weekday

8:30 a.m. - † Mary Louise Luttrell

FRIDAY, Sept. 5

Weekday

8:30 a.m. - † Elizabeth (Betty) Crocco

. . . that all may live again in the presence of the God of limitless love . . . for those who are grieving the loss of their health, their youth, their lost hopes, their loved ones . . . Lord in your mercy . . . Hear our prayer.

Please remember the sick in your prayers during the coming week, especially for

All those who have asked for our prayers. . . . . . for healing for the sick. . . for courage for those in pain . . . for those who struggle with the challenges of everyday life . . .Lord, in your mercy . . . hear our prayer.