Bulletin - April 22, 2018

9:16 AM

Rejoice and Be Glad!
PART 1
You were not created for a bland and mediocre existence, but
for happiness! In this apostolic exhortation on holiness in
today’s world, Pope Francis reminds you that being holy is an
attainable goal and is, in fact, the source of your greatest joy.
This week and next, we’ll look at the first three of five key
takeaways from Pope Francis’ new exhortation.
1. Holiness means being yourself
Pope Francis offers us many examples of holy lives: St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the French Carmelite who
found holiness in doing small tasks; St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Jesuit founder who sought to find God
in all things; St. Philip Neri, the founder of the Oratorians who was renowned for his sense of humor.
The saints pray for us and give us examples of how to live, but we are meant to be ourselves, and each
believer is meant to “discern his or her our own path” and “bring out the very best of themselves.”
2. Everyday life can lead to holiness
You do not need to be a bishop or a priest to be holy. Everyone is called to be a saint – all we need to
do is to “live our lives in love” and “bear witness” to God in all we do. That also doesn’t have to mean
big, dramatic actions. Gestures of everyday sanctity are as simple as being a loving parent, or deciding
not to engage in gossip. A balance between action and contemplation is essential.
3. Two tendencies to avoid: Gnosticism and Pelagianism
Pope Francis may send us racing to our dictionaries when he asks us to avoid these two spiritual
dangers. First, Gnosticism, from the Greek word gnosis, to know. Gnosticism is the old heresy that says
that what matters most is what you know, and that it’s secondary to be charitable or do good works.
All you need is the correct intellectual approach.
Second, Pelagianism, which states that we can take care of our salvation through our own efforts.
Pelagians trust in their own powers and don’t feel like they need God’s grace and act superior to others
because they observe certain rules. It’s a real danger to holiness because it robs us of humility, sets us
over others, and leaves little room for grace.
Next week, we’ll share the last two takeaways from the exhortation.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 22, 2018
At one time or another, most of us
have probably worked just for the
financial reward—we punch in,
punch out, and go through the
motions. On the other hand, have
you ever worked at doing
something that you loved?
Perhaps something that was
challenging but that you found
meaning in, and that you felt
called to do?
In this gospel passage, Jesus spoke
of himself as the good shepherd, as compared to the hired
hand. The life’s work and call of a shepherd was to watch over
his flock. It was his responsibility to see that no sheep went
astray or was preyed upon. A shepherd didn’t just do his job;
he was deeply invested in his sheep and herded them with
care and concern. Jesus contrasted the good shepherd with
the hired hand. The hired hand has no concern for the sheep
but only for the reward of earning a day’s wages. When the
wolf comes, the hired hand takes off, protecting only himself.
We know that, as the good shepherd, Jesus loves and cares for
us. As Christians, we are called to share that love and care with
those we serve and those with whom we work.
Ask yourself—are you just doing your job, or are you living out
your vocation? Are you the hired hand, working only for the
reward of money, prestige, or a line on your resume? Or are
you the good shepherd who responds to the call of God,
finding and giving meaning to the work you do and the people
you encounter?
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding a special Food
Bank Collection on the weekend of April 28/29. We will be
collecting non-perishable food items and personal hygiene
items for the local food banks. Please remember your
neighbors in need by bringing non-perishable food and/or
personal hygiene items to the church. For a list of items
needed, please see the signs posted by the poor boxes. Thank
you kindly for your generosity. God Bless.
In his small New England parish in 1882, Father Michael J.
McGivney founded a lay order for men called the Knights of
Columbus. Are you concerned with the Church, community
and would you and your family like to share in wholesome
fraternity and fellowship? If the answer is YES, then it is time
for you to become a proud member of the Knights of
Columbus. The Knights strive to grow spiritually while
responding to those who need their help: the disabled,
unborn, orphans, youth, widows, the Church and more. Give
generously of yourself, your time and talent, while building
self-esteem and satisfaction by socializing with new friends.
Now is the time to join the Knights. Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
Parish is looking to start a Knights of Columbus Council. You
need to be a practicing Catholic gentleman, 18 years or older,
willing to get involved and help the Church and community.
Contact Eardley Adams at 905-554-1997 for more information.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 – St. Brother Andre Chapel
8:45AM
Available
Friday, April 27, 2018 – St. Brother Andre Chapel
8:45AM
Souls in Purgatory
Saturday, April 28, 2018 – St. Julia Billiart School
5:00PM
Beato D’Mello
Melchor Portugal
Sunday, April 29, 2018 – St. Julia Billiart School
10:00AM
Brian Saptel
S.I. Cameron and Charlotte Coates
12:00PM
Pro Populo
There will be a brief parent, sponsor/Confirmandi meeting on:
Saturday, April 28, 2018 OR Saturday, May 5, 2018
immediately following the 5:00PM Mass.
At this meeting, we will be touching on a few key points as we
journey toward Confirmations in early June. Parents, sponsors
and students need to attend only one meeting.
The process of becoming Catholic is formally known as the Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a gradual process of
spiritual formation that includes prayer, sharing, and study and
occurs in the context of the parish community. It is intended
for adults who:
1. Are unbaptized and would like to be fully initiated and
welcomed into the Catholic Church through the
sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
2. Were baptized in another Christian
community/tradition and seek to be received into the
full communion of the Catholic Church through the
sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
3. Were baptized as Catholics as infants/children but
have not received the sacraments of Confirmation and
Eucharist
If you are interested in the Catholic faith and in joining the
Catholic Church, please email Fr. Joseph at
office@blessedozanam.ca or call 289-554-0556. Classes run
one evening per week from September 2018 to April 2019.

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