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February 5, 2012
Mass Intentions: February 11 - February 12
February 11
-+Rev. Emeric Fuzy; Mr. Mrs. J. Vargus
February 12
-+Marta Vanova; Matylda Hnat
Sunday Scripture Readings
First Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7
Responsorial Psalm: 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
The success of the Harry Potter fantasy books has been called an “unbelievable phenomenon” in publishing. Over 450 million copies of the 7 books have been sold. Still, the Bible has sold from 2.5 to 5 BILLION copies. Sounds like a lot! Some churches debate whether the Potter stories introduce children to magic and the occult; or do they actually help children subtly distinguish between forces of good and evil? Well, let’s look carefully at how Jesus deals with demons and diseases caused by evil forces. Today, Jesus comes near to Peter’s mother-in law when he learns of her illness, takes her by the hand, and lifts her up. In Harry Potter, evil is usually attacked at a distance—by pointing a wand and reciting symbolic words. But with Jesus, his very touch brings healing. Why? There is no evil that Jesus has not penetrated; he is deeply immersed in the swirl and storm of life’s good and evil. He was once described as “A man of sorrows, and acquainted with iniquity.” There is an intimacy, nothing distant about his care and healing. In fact, he heals those on the margins of society—women, lepers, those who are thought to be insane. But above all, Jesus isn’t channeling some unknown dark power, such as Lord Voldemort’s. Jesus is the Son of God. He has the power of the Creator of all life filling him, lifting him up even from death. There’s nothing to fear in Harry Potter, as long as we remember, Jesus does not need to point a magic wand, because he himself IS the conduit of life: He IS the Way.
Diocesan Prayer Calendar
February 6 - Rev. Philip Sherlock February 7 - Rev. Charles Schefter February 8 - Soeurs du Sacré-Coeur de Jesus (S.S.C.J.) February 9 - Rev. Robert SimsFebruary 10
- Rev. Frank Freitas February 11
- Very Rev. William Foote
Next Sunday – Holy mass at our parish will be at 9:00 am.
MASQUERADE BALL – will be held on Saturday, February 18th at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, Mississauga. Tickets are: $35/person. To purchase tickets, please call Brian Vacval 416-903-9381 or Peter Repka 905-616-0624.
February 11 is World Day of the Sick. The ministry of Jesus to the sick is central to the life of the Church. It reminds us that service to the sick and suffering cannot be neglected. It recognizes the great efforts of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral care givers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease.
PILGRIMAGE TO QUEBEC SHRINES June 10-13 and August 19-22: Visits to Our Lady of the Cape, St. Anne de Beaupré, Blessed Frederic’s Tomb and St. Joseph’s Oratory. Cost is $310 p.p. per pilgrimage. Price includes Bus, Hotel & most meals. For June trip, call Deanna at 905-304-3295 or Lynn at 905-389-2066. For August trip, call Louise at 905-664-1871 or Adele at 905-662-8593.
Calendar of Saints:
Monday - St. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs
Tuesday - Ferial
Wednesday - Ferial
Thursday - Ferial
Friday - St. Scholastica, virgin
Saturday - Ferial
Saint of the Day - click here.
Thought for the Day - click here.