Readings: Second Sunday Of Lent

The Lord made a covenant with Abraham, his faithful servant.Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18

Christ will transform our humble bodies, conforming them to his glorious body.

Philippians 3.17-4.1

While Jesus prayed, the appearance of his face changed. Luke 9.28b-36

Mass Intentions

Saturday, March 16

5:00 pm Mass: Edith Williams

Sunday, March 17

● Happy St. Patrick’s Day

● Coffee Hospitality Sunday following 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses

9:00 am Mass: Bill Keller

11:00 am Mass: Bill Keller

Monday, March 18 / St. Cyril

12:10 pm Mass: Josh Fountain’s Intention

Tuesday, March 19

St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

Principal Patron of Canada, Patron of the Universal Church

12:10 pm Mass: Mike Holjevac

Wednesday, March 20

12:10 pm Mass: Fr. Slavko Barbaric

Thursday, March 21

12:10 pm Mass: Bob Chapman

Friday, March 22

12:10 pm Mass: Stefano Timpano

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross; led by Prayer Group

Saturday, March 23

St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop

9:00 am Mass: Stefano Timpano

5:00 pm Mass: Edith Williams

Sunday, March 24

9:00 am Mass: John & Pat Renahan

RCIA-1st

Scrutiny for the Unbaptized

11:00 am Mass: Rose & Victor Battalia

Please pray for those in our community who are sick:

Josh Fountain, Jacquelin Grant, Alana Murphy

and for those who have gone to be with the Lord;

especially:

Laura Krajewski, Cecile Ouellette, Angela Rehhorn,

Anna Schubert, Honoria Sanchez Quinones,

P. Zacharias

and for victims of recent world tragedies.

Anika became a mother at the age of 19. Soon after, her fiancé became increasingly

controlling. Feeling isolated, she reached out to a

ShareLife agency called Rose of Sharon. She and her son

attended almost every program offered, including one

called Healthy Relationships. Anika realized she didn’t

have to tolerate her partner’s behavior. Rose of Sharon

helped her find an affordable apartment so she and her

son could move out. “I never thought I could make it on

my own,” says Anika. “But with the help of Rose of Sharon,

here I am doing it.”

March 31 is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM

CARDINAL COLLINS REGARDING LENT 2019 Monday, March 4, 2019

Cardinal Collins has prepared a Pastoral Letter for Lent 2019, offering tangible reflections on how we can use this most holy

time of year as a period of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. His Eminence also invites us to learn more about the important

work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.

Lent 2019 Through the penitential season of Lent, Christians are invited each year to look deeply at the foundation of their life in Christ. Lent is a time to focus our so often dispersed attention, to cut away those things that distract us from considering what really matters in life. The great English writer, Monsignor Ronald Knox, once described Catholic education as an enterprise that allowed the students to “fly to the heart of things.” That is what Lent allows us to do: to fly to the heart of things. Lent begins with ashes and ends with fire. The ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday are made from the palms that exemplify the fickleness of the human praise received by Jesus

on Palm Sunday. “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Those words remind us that so many things we waste our time on are useless; they are not at the heart of things. Lent prepares us for the experience of the Easter Vigil, when we celebrate the new life in Christ which is at the heart of things, and which is symbolized by the Easter fire, and by the Easter candle, the sign of the light of Christ, which is ritually carried into the darkened church, which then becomes bright with light as we catch the fire from the candle, and share it with our neighbour. In order to focus our attention in Lent, the Church invites us to engage in the practices recommended by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, in Chapter 6 of the Gospel of Matthew: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In this Lenten pastoral letter I would like to highlight a few ways in which we can respond to this invitation of Our Lord. Certainly it is spiritually valuable to engage more earnestly in a life of prayer in this penitential season. There is no better time to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and we can prepare for it by a daily examination of conscience, by making the Stations of the Cross, and by the constant practice of the Jesus Prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Daily prayerful reading of a portion of the Bible, especially the Gospels and Psalms, will draw us closer to God, and illuminate the path ahead. And of course, until we see God face to face, there is nothing on this earth more important than the encounter with God in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, which is continued through time in Eucharistic adoration. We can be so enslaved to our appetites, and to the things of this world, which are ultimately dust. Is it not sad that a most common way in which each of us is classified is as a “consumer”? Do I want to be remembered on my tombstone: “Here lies a consumer”? So often we think that our wants are our needs, and become slaves to our desires, weakening our will to control our appetites. In Lent we should fast in some way, so that we may become focused on what truly matters. The most obvious way is to give up some food or drink. But a more fruitful fast might be to cut back or eliminate some forms of social media, which can truly enslave us. In whatever way is most spiritually fruitful, we should do significant fasting in Lent. Although prayer and fasting are surely important, this year I would like to emphasize the importance of almsgiving, which means a generous sharing with others, especially those in need. It may well be that the most valuable thing we can share is our time, for our lives are woven out of time, and when we give time generously to another, we give our very selves.

In this Archdiocese the primary way in which we engage in almsgiving is through ShareLife, in which we as a Catholic community reach out to care for the most vulnerable among us. As disciples of Jesus, when we make a sacrificial gift to ShareLife, we put our money where our mouth is. One most visible aspect of the mission of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is the way in which it cares directly for our neighbours in need in the parish. Over 1200 volunteers make over 28,000 home visits giving assistance with food, beds, clothing and basic supplies. They visit 18,000 children, and 25,000 adults, including those who are isolated, lonely, and suffering from mental health issues. You may well see members of the Society at the doors of the Church after Mass soliciting donations. In our diocese each year over two million dollars is raised and distributed to those in need. I very strongly urge you to donate. In so many ways, the local conference of the Society reaches out in a most practical way to serve those who are suffering, and also, of course, as with Frederic and his young friends, offers a profound opportunity for the members to grow in holiness as disciples of Jesus. There are conferences of the Society in about half of our parishes. I want a vibrant conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to be active in every parish in this Archdiocese. I urge you to support generously the work of the Society and to become a member. As we enter into the holy season of Lent this year we need to step back from the clutter and distraction of our lives, and fly to the heart of things, through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Two of the ways in which we can generously support our neighbours in need are ShareLife and the Society of St Vincent de Paul. May God give us the determination to put our faith into action by doing so.

Sincerely in Christ,

Thomas Cardinal Collins Archbishop of Toronto

Coming Up

Mar 18 Leacock Mass Ralph Biscoe 10:00 am

Mar 21 Champlain Manor Mass Alana Murphy’s Int. 10:00 am

Pastoral Council Meeting in parish hall 4:00 pm

Mar 23 Trillium Manor Mass Donor’s Int. 10:00 am

Mar 24 Confirmation Meeting in parish hall 12:00 pm

Lenten Series Divine Mercy is the Second Greatest Story Ever Told is a breathtaking journey

combining history, scripture, prophecy, and the lives of the saints to show God’s

merciful love for you.

Come join us for 5 weeks of inspiring videos, discussion and fellowship as we prepare

for the greatest event of our faith-Easter!

Join us for either Tuesday evenings starting March 19 at 7:00 pm or Thursday

mornings starting March 21 at 10:00 am (in the Guardian Angels Church Hall).

An optional book is available for $10 but is not necessary to participate fully in the

program.

Please contact Anne at 705-238-2663 or Marg at 705-325-1715.

Lectio Divina

Come join us on Tuesday mornings in the Guardian Angels

parish hall from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm as we read and pray

with the gospel reading for the coming Sunday.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please call Pauline at 705-325-5488 or

Anne at 705-238-2663.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus 4th

Degree Assembly will have their

monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19th

at 7:00 pm.

Ecumenical Lenten Service The Faith Community joining together, with hymns, words of scripture and guest

preachers providing inspiration to enrich our journey

through Lent.

Wednesday, March 20 at 12:00 noon at St. James’ Anglican

Church, 58 Peter St. North (corner of Peter and Coldwater).

All are welcome to join us for a bowl of soup, bring a

sandwich and share in fellowship.

SEWING MINISTRY NEEDS YOU! Are you interested in sewing or learning to sew?

Please consider joining the Sewing Ministry.

We meet once a month, to sew children's clothes, bags, quilts & blankets from

donated material and send them to developing countries.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 27, 9:00 am - 11:30 am in the parish hall.

Donations of material are gratefully accepted.

Apologies to those who came out in February when we had to cancel.

Contact Jane at 705-329-3065 for more information.

Guardian Angels Religious Articles Room We’ve been to Pauline books and Media! Look for a new selection of books in the

Religious Articles Room including a selection of daily reflection booklets for Lent. If

you’re looking for a guide to daily prayer for the whole year, consider Sacred

Reading: The 2019 Guide to Daily Prayer prepared by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer

Network, Through the Year with Pope Francis: A book of Daily Reflections or one of

the other daily reflection books or booklets we have available.

Guardian Angels Religious Articles Room is located at the office side entrance to the

Church near the Chapel and is open after Saturday evening and Sunday Masses or

by appointment.

Attention Partners in Catholic Education There is a vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District

School Board, Ward 1 (City of Barrie wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).

We encourage interested and qualified members

of our Catholic community to consider this

important governance role.

This position is advertised at

www.smcdesb.on.ca/trusteevacancy.

The posting closes on March 29 and an eligible candidate will be selected no later

than May 15, 2019.

Lenten Retreat St. Augustine Seminary is offering a 1 day Lenten retreat entitled:

“Mary in the Heart of the Church”, on Saturday, March 30.

Cost is $50 (lunch included).

www.staugustines.on.ca.

Call Anne at 705-238-2663 to explore carpooling possibilities.

Volunteer OpportunitiesOur Parish Outreach to Seniors

community that meets the needs of our seniors through

companionship and social visits.

If you'd like to join our extraordinary group of trained

volunteers, or if you would like to have a visitor, please

contact 705-326-2849 x 135,

or email at seniors.guardianangels@gmail.com

Knights of Columbusimmediately following the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses.

Guardian Angels Parish

March 9/10

Total Donation: $ 2, 952

Building Fund: $ 9, 215

Thank you everyone for your most generous donation.

Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.

Volunteer Opportunities Our Parish Outreach to Seniors ministry creates a parish

community that meets the needs of our seniors through

companionship and social visits.

If you'd like to join our extraordinary group of trained

volunteers, or if you would like to have a visitor, please

seniors.guardianangels@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus will host a Sunday Brunch Sunday,

immediately following the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses.

Enjoy a delicious Sunday breakfast of sc

eggs, sausages, peameal bacon,

bun, juice and desserts with coffee and tea.

Cost for Adults $5.00 & Children 6

Children 5 & under are free.

Take out orders available.

Good Value; Good Food; Good Cause

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952 $ 3, 579

215

Thank you everyone for your most generous donation.

Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.

Sunday, March 31

Sunday breakfast of scrambled

eggs, sausages, peameal bacon, hash potatoes,

juice and desserts with coffee and tea.

Cost for Adults $5.00 & Children 6-12 $2.00,

Good Value; Good Food; Good Cause.

2018

Thank you everyone for your most generous donation.

Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.