FEASTS OF THE WEEK:

Tuesday - Memorial Saint Benedict

Thursday - Saint Henry

Friday - Saint Camillus de Lellis

 

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

Tuesday 7 PM - Diane Ouellette by Mickie & Harry O'Heare

Wednesday 9 AM - Winston Abraham by Sarah Stafford

Thursday 9 AM - Novena to St. Anthony starts at 8:40 AM; Philip Yuriy by Teenie & George Mueller

Friday 9 AM - Inez Young by Edmund Ryan

Saturday 7 PM - All parishioners

Sunday 9 AM - Ed Richard by Mary McElheron;

            11 AM - Louise Pemberton-Smith by Geraldine Lavoie, Joe Poirier &  Kids

THE POWER OF GOD IS MANIFESTED THROUGH WEAKNESS

The first reading describes the vocation of the prophet Ezekiel. He was a simple man, like any other common mortal man. What he did was not due to his ability, but to the force of the word of God that he communicated faithfully. The second reading is even clearer: Paul states that the power of God always manifests itself through weak instruments. The Gospel shows the reactions of the people of Nazareth because they failed to understand the ways of God, and therefore could not recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Jesus does not impose his salvation, he offers it. To receive it, therefore, we must have faith in him; we must believe that the power and victory of God come to us even through our weakness.

THE PARISH WEBSITE:

Our Website was officially launched at the Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 13. Type www.stmarkparish.ca and enjoy.  Let the Parish Office know what you think. Our Website will become an often referenced source of information, an important modern communication tool for the Parish.

 

WEEKEND COLLECTIONS:

Weekly target to meet ongoing operating expenses:      $2,884.00

Weekend Collection - July 1st & 2nd:                            $1,772.00

 

DID YOU KNOW THAT?

The Strawberry Social is today the 9th of July, from 12:00 noon till 2:30 pm. EVERYONE WELCOME!

 

MEDITATION: You are invited to join us Tuesday evenings at 7:45 PM in the Genesis Room for meditation.

 

CAMP AWESOME: August 14-18, 2006 at Aylmer United Church (10 AM - 3 PM). Children ages 4-12. Cost: $35.00 per child. Registration: Please register early, before July 31 (the first 50 children will be accepted). Forms are available at Church or call: 819-684-5345 / 819-682-2401 / 819-685-2059. The event is sponsored by the churches in the Aylmer Ministerial Association (Aylmer United; St. Mark's Catholic; Christ Church Anglican; St. Andre's Presbyterian; Aylmer Baptist; and the Potter's Wheel).

 

ST. PAUL'S CONCERT: St. Mark's Parishioners are invited to a concert at St. Paul's Church on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 12 NOON. A renowned Belgian Choir -- the Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino of Aaslt will be performing. Donations to the benefit of the choir will be accepted at the door and CDs of the Choir's concerts will be on sale.

 

52nd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE: Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Knock Shrine, St. Malachy's Church, Mayo, Sunday August 13, 2006. Program: 10:00 Sacrament of Reconciliation, 11:00 Mass with Father Peter McKenna s.c.j. 12:30 Dinner at food booths, 1:45  Rosary procession to the Cemetery, 2:45 Benediction of the Blessed Sacraments, 3:30 Healing service. Info: 819-986-3763.

 

THANK YOU from Sherie Croft: I would like to share our good news! My latest CT Scan shows continued improvement - without active medical treatment! Healing is happening! There are never 'guarantees', of course, but I feel very well, have good energy and we are all optimistic and trust in a 'future full of hope'. I have been struck by how often the scriptures speak of God's 'steadfast love' - the love that guides us, comforts us and gives hope. This love is made visible, real in your continued prayers and support, and I believe has led me to the understanding and complimentary therapies that together with the medical treatment have so helped. We are very grateful to all of you. Thank you. Love...Sherie Croft.

 

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Kindly remember Joan Jolicoeur, Clifford Cuddihey, Kayla Whiteduck, Pat Normandeau, Cathleen Nash, Claude Jacques, Robert Parisien, Jennifer Clarke, Mary Larocque, David Potvin, Pat Burns, Adrian Haakman, Joan O'Brien... and all of their families in your prayers.