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Sixth <strong>Sunday</strong> of <strong>Easter</strong> May 21, 2017 During these final weeks of the <strong>Easter</strong> season, the Church invites us to linger with Jesus and his disciples in an intimate farewell the night before he died. He is deeply sensitive to their human fears and hopes, and he hears the disciples’ unspoken need for something to hold onto as he seems about to abandon them. Today, Jesus hears our need for the same reassurance. Writers of both the Old Testament and New Testament repeatedly remind us that the God of love delights in making and keeping promises. Jesus fulfills that tradition by giving his friends—and us—a series of remarkable promises: “Though I disappear from you physically, I will not leave you orphans.” “I will remain with you through my Spirit.” “To those who obey my commands, I will reveal myself.” We will need to recall these promises many times during our lives when it seems as if we are suffering alone. The action of the Spirit who is Love connects the promises of an abiding presence with a new kind of knowledge. Jesus promises a depth of knowledge available only to those who obey his commandment: “Love one another as I have loved you.” To love like this is immensely challenging, but what a reward it brings: “To those who obey my commands I will reveal myself.” Those who work among the poor sometimes say they know what it means to experience love as a way of knowing—not only knowing each other but also knowing everything better through each other. Mother Teresa made no formal study of economics or psychology but lived among the destitute on the streets of Calcutta, listening to their needs, healing their bodily and spiritual wounds, knowing them in a way most others could not. To those who love as Mother Teresa loved, the poor are a mystery in which God is waiting to be revealed. That’s why those who work among the poor often say “I receive much more than I give.” How do promises you have exchanged with friends and family strengthen you when you feel weak? At HIS Service, At HIS Feet and In HIS Name" with Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Join us for a day of reflection on what it means to know, love, and serve Jesus. Come join us on Saturday, June 3 rd for a day of reflection, prayer, and Mass. Bring a friend! You can call 416- 261-7207 ext. 235 to register or register and pay here: http://www.staugustines.on.ca/ereg/one.aspx?objectId=1018 9713&contextId=91124&action=viewEvent. The RCIA process is open to all those individuals who are unbaptized and who express a desire to study Catholic Christian beliefs and practices. The program is also open to those individuals who have been baptized in another Christian denomination and who wish to explore membership in the Catholic Church. The RCIA is open to Catholics who have been baptized but who have not received the other initiation sacraments of Confirmation or Holy Eucharist. Individuals who go through the RCIA process should expect to find themselves in a much deeper relationship with Jesus and possessing a better understanding of current Catholic teaching and practices. As part of the conversion process, we study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. If you or someone you know are thinking about embracing the Roman Catholic faith, or if you are a Catholic but did not receive all your Sacraments, contact Fr. Massimo at 905- 683-1403, ext. 104 or denise.ford@archtoronto.org - program runs weekly from September to May. Monday, May 22 nd – John 15.26-16.4a – OFFICE CLOSED TODAY 9:00 AM + Sarah Teddy Ann Onley + Deceased members of the Onley, Andrew, Pereira, Patel, and Wallace Families Tuesday, May 23 rd – John 16.5-11 9:00 AM + Crescenzo Cece + Rita Garchitorena Wednesday, May 24 th – John 16.12-15 9:00 AM + Paula Macciocchi + Juliana Alcazar-Paez Thursday, May 25 th – John 16.16-20 9:00 AM + Teresita, Restituto Jr. & Restituto Sr. Badilles Friday, May 26 th – John 16.20-23a St. Philip Neri, Priest 8:00 PM + Consuelo Muyco + Alice Alemao S. I. for Dave Ramdeo Saturday, May 27 th – John 16.23b-28 9:00 AM No Morning Mass 5:00 PM + Valentine D’Souza + Gregory Coutinho + Irene Mauricette <strong>Sunday</strong>, May 28 th – Matthew 28.16-20 Ascension of the Lord 8:30 AM For the People of our Parish 10:15 AM + Richard Dillon Jr. + Richard Dillon Sr. + Robert Martineau 12:00 PM + Caridad Orpiada + Selvamany Gabrielpillai & Arulpragasam Rajendram +Nathline Paskina D’Souza 7:00 PM +Idalina Leitao + Benigno Munoz +Elisa Diolata & all deceased members of the Diolata family
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