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Bishop of the Diocese Most Reverend Gerard P Bergie, D.D.
Pastor Father
Sunday Masses Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 and 11:00 am Children’s Liturgy: September - June
Weekday Masses Tuesday 6:00 pm
Wednesday through Friday 8:30 am Rosary/Adoration before Weekday Masses
Confessions Sat 4 - 4:45 pm or before weekday Masses
Baptism Sunday 12:30 pm by appointment
Marriage Arrangements should be made at least 6
months in advance. Marriage preparation course required
Sacrament of the Sick Communion for the Sick and Shut-ins
Please call the office.
Secretary Sandy Johnson
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Enter on Victoria St.
Schools St. Patrick Elementary School
905-835-1091 Lakeshore Catholic High School
905-835-2451
Cemetery Mount St. Joseph’s, 712 Lakeshore Rd E
905-834-3460
Diocesan Website: www.saintcd.com
Diocese of St. Catharines
St. Patrick
Catholic Church
Parish Established Church Dedicated
1859 1880
123 King Street
Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 4G3
Telephone: 905-834-6426
Fax: 905-834-1215
Email: [email protected]
Ministry Schedule - August 27/28
Hospitality:
5:00pm - Victor Gatt & Joe Attard
9:00am - Joe Gatt & Tim Grawey
11:00am - Hunter & Jordyn Gregovski
Minister of Communion:
5:00pm - Joe Attard
9:00am - Dino Sicoli & Lisa Shibley
11:00am - Jessica Stock & Maxine C.
Children’s Liturgy:
No Children’s Liturgy until September
21st Sunday of Ordinary
Time - Year C
“Strive to enter
through the
narrow door.”
Commentators/Lectors:
5:00pm - C - Dino S. & L - Bettina D.
9:00am - C - Linda S. & L - Susan F.
11:00am - C - Jackie G. & L - Barb B.
Altar Servers:
5:00pm - Derek
9:00am - Ella & Olivia
11:00am - Dante
Counters: 11:00am - Barb, Carmen & Pat G
Website: stpatrickcatholic.ca
Tuesday August 23 - 6:00 pm
+For the peaceful rest of Leo Russell and Kay
Seppa as requested by the Law family
Wednesday August 24 - 8:30am
For the special intention of and for God’s bless-
ings upon Ann Ross on her birthday as requested
by Maria Chorley
Thursday August 25 - 8:30am
+For the peaceful rest of Larry Whitty as re-
quested by Mary Lou and family
Friday August 26 - 8:30am
+For the peaceful rest of Simonne and Marceau as
requested by Claudette and Ron Miller
Sat August 27 - 5:00pm (21st Sun of Ord Time)
+For the peaceful rest of Philomena Muscat as
requested by Jackie and Victor Gatt
Sun August 28 - 9:00am (21st Sun of Ord Time)
+For the peaceful rest of Antonio Forte as re-
quested by his wife and family
Sun August 28-11:00am (21st Sun of Ord Time)
+For the peaceful rest of Rita Gatt as requested by
Irene Rady
MASS INTENTIONS
There are several spots available in the months
ahead. Don’t miss out on having a Mass said for a
loved one both living or deceased or for yours
own intentions. One must never forget the infinite
graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass
which benefit one’s soul.
Lord may the request of our
people rise before you like a fragrant offering
Last Sunday’s Offering: $1499.00
Scarboro Mission Society: $635.00
Thank you for your generosity
to the House of God.
Please remember St. Patrick’s in your wills and may God Bless you as you do so.
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER AT A GLANCE
~Property Maintenance Collection: Aug 27/28
~Property Maintenance Meeting: Aug 30 at 6:30 pm
~Property Maintenance Collection: Sept 10/11
SALVATION OUR WAY OR THE LORD’S WAY?
It is not unusual to be sitting in a long line of cars that
have obediently merged into
one lane as directed, pa-
tiently waiting to progress
through construction. Sud-
denly, impatient drivers, ig-
noring the signs instructing
them to merge, drive down
the closing lane to the front
of the line to leapfrog all those who are waiting patiently
and courteously. Each is an example of how people want to
ignore the rules and make their own way in a crowded
world.
In this week’s Gospel reading, when one of the people
following Jesus asked, “Lord, will those who are saved be
few?” the inquirer undoubtedly was thinking from the nar-
row perspective of the Jewish concept of salvation as being
only for Israel, and in addition only for some within Israel.
Jesus did not answer the question directly; rather he spoke
about the many who would try to make their own way to
heaven instead of entering through the narrow way, through
belief in Jesus the Christ.
Secondly, he answered the question by stating that
heaven would be populated by people “from east and west,
and from north and south.” This is consistent with Isaiah’s
prophesy that the Lord would “gather all nations and
tongues” to see and proclaim the glory of the Lord among
the nations. The simply answer to the question, “Will only
a few be saved?” is that a diverse multitude of people from
the nations of the world will be saved, all of them by the
same narrow way - by the mercy and grace of Jesus the
Christ.
Some of us, like the drivers in the examples above, will
seek short cuts on the road of faith or assume that we are the
exception and can ignore the rules of faith and for our per-
sonal convenience make up a few rules of our own. Jesus
makes it clear, that though for a time it will look like we are
getting away with flaunting God’s principles and doing our
own thing, that a day of reckoning will come when “behold,
some are last who will be first, and some are first who will
be last.”
The Father did not insure that we had the Old Testa-
ment’s written record of his dealing with his people, for
nothing. Nor did Jesus pay the price to live and teach
among us, without purpose. The process of salvation is im-
portant to God and that process has been revealed and is
quite narrow.
Jesus came as THE Way so that we would have an en-
trance into heaven.
Jesus came as THE Truth so that we would know for a
certainty what is true about God.
Jesus came as THE Life so that we might live in rela-
tionship with him both now and forever, instead of sim-
ply existing.
Let’s stop trying to experience salvation our way and on
our own terms. Instead, let’s follow the Church’s lead over
the centuries and determine to follow him by following in
his way faithfully.
Emmaus Journey Reflections
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CANONIZATION OF BLESSED MOTHER TERESA
Mother Teresa was widely known as a living saint as she
ministered to the sick and the dying in
some of the poorest neighborhoods in the
world. Although some people criticized
her for not also challenging the injustices
that kept so many people so poor and
abandoned, her simple service touched the
hearts of millions of people of all faiths.
Born to an ethnic Albanian family in Skopje, in what is
now part of Macedonia, she went to India in 1929 as a Sister
of Loreto and became an Indian citizen in 1947. She
founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950.
Shortly after she died in 1997, St. John Paul II waived
the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening
of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in
2003.
The date chosen for her canonization is the eve of the
19th anniversary of her death and the date previously estab-
lished at the Vatican for the conclusion of the Year of
Mercy pilgrimage of people like her who are engaged in
works of mercy.
Don’t miss the complete live coverage on September 4
on EWTN for all the events covering the canonization of
Blessed Mother Teresa Live from Rome.
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FUN GOLF TORNAMENT
The Knights of Columbus and Jericho House are hosting a
Fun Golf Tournament at 1:00 pm Saturday
Sept. 10 at the Port Colborne Country Club.
It will be a 4 person scramble, open to all
men and women. The Cost of $90.00 in-
cludes golf, cart, prizes & dinner. For tickets
and more information call: John 905 714-
7677, Wayne 905 835-1544, Jericho House 905 834-0553
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MASS FOR THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL
A Mass for the Souls of the Faithful Departed sponsored
by the Knights of Columbus will be held at 6:30 pm on
Thursday September 15 at Mount St. Joseph Cemetery.
Everyone is welcome to attend. If inclement weather, mass
will be at St. Patrick's Church at 7:00 pm.
SEPARATED & DIVORCED HEALING MINISTRY
The DIOCESAN SEPARATED AND DIVORCED HEAL-
ING MINISTRY support group meetings will resume
Monday, September 12, 2016. Meetings are held every
second and fourth Monday (except holidays) from 7:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. at Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre, 7020 Stanley
Avenue, Niagara Falls. For a pamphlet or information call
905-356-4113 or 905-684-0154, or email separatedanddi-
[email protected]. No pre-registration required.
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HOSPITALITY HELP
Our Hospitality Ministry is looking for people how
would be will to assist our congregation at the 11 am Mass.
Christ's ministry was one of hospitality, extending a hand
and welcoming all with open arms! Following Christ's ex-
ample, our Hospitality Ministers open doors and
warmly greet all that come to worship with us. The role of
the Hospitality Minister is extremely important! Often, the
Hospitality Minister is the only one to actually speak to
many who worship with us each week. They are the ones
who make people feel welcome and at home here at St. Pat-
rick...they are the face of our parish.
Serving as a Hospitality Minister is a wonderful opportu-
nity to get to know other parishioners. If you are interested
in serving Christ in this wonderful Ministry, please contact
Tim Grawey at 905 834-6791 or [email protected].
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NIAGARA FOUNDATION
FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
“STUDENTS IN NEED SPONSORSHIP”
The mandate of the Niagara Foundation for Catholic
Education is to make available financial assistance to stu-
dents whose families may have some difficulty, from time
to time, in providing essentials for school life. They include
food for wholesome nourishment, proper clothing, footwear,
personal care items and equipment for special needs stu-
dents. To minimize these concerns, the Niagara Foundation
for Catholic Education is making a special appeal to a gen-
erous Niagara community for “Students in Need Sponsor-
ship”.
The Niagara Foundation for Catholic Education is a reg-
istered charity and receipts will be issued for income tax
purposes. Please make cheques payable to Niagara Founda-
tion for Catholic Education. Visa & MasterCard also ac-
cepted. For further information contact Jim Marino, Niag-
ara Foundation for Catholic Education at 427 Rice Road,
Welland, Ontario, L3C 7C1 Phone (905) 735-0247, ext.210.
Email [email protected] website ww.nfce.org
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MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kelly Marie Brown, daughter of Fred Brown
and Fran Frase, will be joined in Holy Matri-
mony to Eric Leonard Dagenais, son of Jeff
Dagenais and Beth Benn, on August 27, 2016.
August 21, 2016 A.D.
The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C