Adoration & Confessions
Wednesdays, 6 pm to 9 pm
We can have 300 Adorers at any given time.
Come whenever you please.
Stay for 5 minutes
or a full Holy Hour or more!
Enter through the centre Johnson St. door.
Sanitize your hands.
Sit where the usher guides you.
AND
Enjoy your time with the Lord!
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Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
A Statue of Our Lady of Sorrows in the Church of the Holy Cross
in Salamanca, Spain
y“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed,’” (Lk. 2:34-35). [1]
As Jesus hung on the Cross, the prophecy of Simeon was fulfilled and Our Lady’s heart was pierced with sorrow. Today, we are asked to contemplate Mary’s role at the foot of the
Cross, as she shared with Her Son in His compassion for sinners. As we meditate on her sorrow, may it bring us into the joy that is now available to us through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. [2][3]
Written by Sarah Ciotti
Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD
[1] Revised Standard Version s.v., “Luke, The Gospel According to.”
[2] Benedict XVI, Homily, September 16, 2008.
[3] Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. s.v. “Feasts of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
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Drawing Strength from Our Lady of Sorrows with Kimberly Hahn
Renowned speaker and author Kimberly Hahn, wife of Dr. Scott Hahn and mother of six, is a convert to the Catholic Faith. Although honouring Mary was difficult for her to understand initially, she began to encounter Mary's loving guidance in little ways on a daily basis. In this presentation, Kimberly reflects on the joys and sorrows that Mary prayerfully experienced during her time on earth, and shares how her example leads us closer to Christ.
On formed.org.
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The Following is the
Program of Prayer & Study
For Wednesday,
the 24th Week of Ordinary Time, September 15th
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 258 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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WISH LIST FOR THE DROP-IN CENTRE
With the approach of the cold weather and cooler nights, many of our homeless guests are beginning to ask for sleeping bags, blankets and warm clothing. The Drop-In Centre has a very limited supply of these specific items on hand so we are reaching out to you for help.
Specifically, clean, gently used men’s and women’s sweaters, hoodies, jogging pants, men’s pants size 32 waist, men’s shoes sizes 10, 11 and 12, women’s shoes sizes 7, 8 and 9 that you no longer need would be greatly appreciated. You can drop off the above items at the Drop-In Centre on
Wednesdays from 1 pm to 4 pm when a volunteer will be available to receive your donation. We do not have a lot of storage space so only the above specific items will be accepted at this time.
Thank you in advance for your consideration in helping the homeless survive during the cold nights. God bless you.