On this Labour Day we have the regular Mass Schedule at the Cathedral: 8 am and 12:10 pm with Confessions before the 12:10 pm Mass beginning at 11:30 am.
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On this Labour Day
The Prayers from today's Mass for the
Sanctification of Human Labour
Collect:
O God, Creator of all things,
who have commanded the human race to bear the burden of labour,
grant that the work we are beginning
may bring progression this life
and, by your favour,
advance the spread of the Kingdom of Christ.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
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O god, who through human labour
never cease to perfect and govern the vast work of creation,
listen to the supplications of your people
and grant that all men and women
may find work that befits their dignity
joins them more closely to one another
and enables them to serve their neighbour.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you i the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Offerings
O God, who in the offerings presented here
nourish the human race with food
and renew it with your Sacrament,
grant, we pray,
that the sustenance they provide
may not fail us in body or in spirit.
Through Christ our Lord.
Prayer after Communion
Having been made partakers of this table of unity and charity,
we beseech your mercy, Lord,
That through the work you have given us to do
we may sustain our life on earth
and trustingly build up your Kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord.
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PRAYER BEFORE WORK
TO ST. JOSEPH, THE WORKER
O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labour, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honour to employ and develop by means of labour the gifts received from God; to work with order, peace, moderation, and patience, never shrinking from weariness and trials; to work above all with purity of intention and detachment from self, keeping unceasingly before my eyes death and the account that I must give of time lost, talents unused, good omitted, and vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God. All for Jesus, all through Mary, all after thy example, O Patriarch, Saint Joseph. Such shall be my watch-word in life and in death. Amen.
(Composed by Pope Saint Pius X)
Archbishop Mulhall's Sunday Homily
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VEGETABLE SALE FUNDRAISER WAS A TOTAL SELL-OUT!!!
Thank you one and all for your ongoing support of our parish's care for the poor and homeless!
The organic vegetable sale fundraiser in benefit of St. Mary’s Drop-In Centre was a complete sell-out! A huge success that raised $700! The money will be used to purchase food items to feed the homeless and the poor.
A very special thank you to all the gardeners who harvested 600 lbs of veggies on Friday evening in order to have fresh produce for the sale.
Thank you to Ann Lyng for her coordination of the sale and a huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped on the two days of the sale: Domenica Bracciodieta, Maria Cimellaro, Mary Hitchcock, Lola and Wayne Hulton, Janine Huntley, Pat Murray, Laura and Joel Raycraft, Betty Roy, Emily Roy, Aidan Scott, Marietta Tamondong, Rosemarie Tracey, Patricia Velazquez, and Lena Ventditti.
A very special thank you to Mary and Mark Hitchcock for transporting all the produce from the parish centre to the cathedral and for their constant willingness to help anytime in whatever way is needed.
A heartfelt thank you to all who purchased veggies. The sale would not have been such a success without your support!
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The Following is the
Program of Prayer & Study
For Monday,
the 23rd Week of Ordinary Time, September 6th
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ
Please stay safe. Be prudent. Wash hands often. Practice physical distancing. Wear your mask in all indoor public places.
Contact one person today who does not have many people to contact them.
Above all, pray!
United in prayer in Christ.
Father Shawn
Father Mike Schmitz's Reading the Bible in a Year.
Day 249 https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/. You can start this anytime. Jump in and start where he is and then go back and do the others later.
DAILY MASS READINGS
Click on this site for the Daily Mass Readings. It is the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s site. The translation is the New American Bible which is slightly different from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible used in our liturgies.
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Prayer for the Start of New School Year
Blessed are you, Lord God, Creator of body and mind and heart; you have sent the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge to guide your people in all their ways.
At the beginning of this new school we implore your mercy: bless the students, teachers, and staff of our Catholic schools that together we may grow in faith, hope, and love as we learn from you and each other how to follow your Son Jesus.
Expand the horizons of our minds, that we may grow in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge; deepen our commitment to seek the truth of your ways; and enliven our faith to reach out to those in need.
Glory and praise to you, Lord God, in the Church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever. Amen.
At the beginning of this new school we implore your mercy: bless the students, teachers, and staff of our Catholic schools that together we may grow in faith, hope, and love as we learn from you and each other how to follow your Son Jesus.
Expand the horizons of our minds, that we may grow in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge; deepen our commitment to seek the truth of your ways; and enliven our faith to reach out to those in need.
Glory and praise to you, Lord God, in the Church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever. Amen.