2016 January 31
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2016 January 31
PARISH NEWS CHURCH of the RESURRECTION Nr. 5 (3110) January 31, 2016 4th Sunday in ordinary time - C This Gospel is about who Jesus is and who people believe him to be. The story of Jesus' preaching and rejection at Nazareth is found in each of the Synoptic Gospels. In Luke's Gospel, this incident is told in a way that foretells Jesus' passion and death and helps explain the inclusion of the Gentiles in the promise of salvation. In Luke's Gospel this incident appears at the beginning of Jesus' ministry; in Matthew and Mark, this event is placed considerably later, after Jesus has preached and taught elsewhere. Only Luke identifies the content of Jesus' teaching in any detail, telling us that Jesus read from the book of the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue. In Mark and Matthew's Gospels, Jesus teaches in the synagogue in Nazareth, and the townspeople take offence because Jesus is only the son of a carpenter. They reject his authority to teach them. In Matthew and Mark, it is only after Jesus is rejected that he observes times when Israel has rejected prophets. Sunday Missal pg. 187; In Luke's Gospel, the people are surprised but not immediately offended by Jesus' words in the synagogue. It is the words that follow his reading from the prophet Isaiah that seem to offend them. Jesus challenges and provokes the people of Nazareth by referring to examples in which Israel rejected the prophets. He also challenges them to respond to his message, the message of a prophet, in a way that is different from their ancestors. This call for a new response leads to his rejection. After Jesus' words of challenge, Luke reports that there was a movement to kill Jesus by throwing him over a cliff. This differs from the reports found in Mark and Matthew's Gospels, where Jesus is said to be unable to perform miracles in Nazareth because of the people's lack of faith. Luke says that Jesus walks away from the crowd that intended to kill him; it is not yet his time. The animosity of the people of Nazareth prefigures and prepares the reader of Luke's Gospel for the cross. Luke wants all to understand that it is through his death on the cross that Jesus offers God's salvation to all. (loyolapress.com) R.R. Calendar 2016 February 10 ASH Wednesday February 19 - 21 Lenten Retreat February 21, 4 p.m. Fundraiser in support of Soup Kitchens in Lithuania March 6 “Kaziukas" Fair March 20 Palm Sunday March 27 EASTER April 3 Parish Annual meeting April 22 - 23 Rummage sale April 30 Parish clean-up Day May 1 First Communion My lips will tell of your help. (CBW p.123) Sunday’s Mass intentions are for : 9 a.m. †Alfonsas Simanavicius and deceased family members (family) 11 a.m. for living and deceased parishioners; †Kristina Simkus-Sukauskas †Alfonsas, Juozas and Viktoras Merkevicius †Ona Dainorenionas and Justinas Zakas †Justinas Laurinavicius †Mindaugas Gabrys †Fr. Placidas Barius, OFM †Stefanija and Antanas Dvaranauskus †Anicetas and Elena Prialgauskas (P.Sukauskas and family) (D.Danaitis) (Daiva) (Labdara committee) (Labdara committee) (Cuplinskas family) (M.Vella) (by bequest) June 11 “Run for Hope" Camp Kretinga English speaking July 3 - 16 Lithuanian speaking July 17 – 30 “The Word Among Us” - the Lent version is now available in the foyer. CHOIR SCHEDULE IN JANUARY 31st - Congregation This week’s holy mass Schedule MONDAY (February 1): 7 p.m. †Mindaugas Gabrys (H.G.Slabosevicius); TUESDAY (February 2): 7 p.m. for living and deceased benefactors; †Nijole Zygas (G.Obalis); WEDNESDAY (February 3): 10 a.m. “Labdara” †Magdalena and Jurgis Stankaitis (A.K.Ratavicius); 7 p.m. †Adele Baronaitis (1 anniv.) (by bequest); THURSDAY (February 4): 7 p.m. †Mindaugas Gabrys (Cuplinskas family); for Jarusauskas deceased family members (G.Obalis); FRIDAY (February 5): 7 p.m. †Aldona Vaitonis (O.Dirmantas); SATURDAY (February 6): 9 a.m. †Albertas Gibavicius (H.G.Slabosevicius); in thanksgiving - for Marija Gudelis 100th Birthday (daughter Danute); 5 p.m. “Vilnius Manor” †Eleonora Alisauskas (B.Tamosiunas); SUNDAY (February 7): 9 a.m. †Antanina and Antanas Dunauskas (B.Stoncius); 11 a.m. for living and deceased parishioners; †Laimute Gaizutis (9 anniv.) (R.Gaizutis); †Vincas Beresnevicius (B.Tamosiunas), †Benigna Ragauskiene (daughter Lilijana and family); †Fr.Placidas Barius, OFM (B.Cepaitis); requesting the grace of health for Syvokas family (R.R.Syvokas); †Zigmas Lapinas ( D r. B . C . J o n y s ) ; † A n i c e t a s a n d E l e n a Prialgauskas (by bequest). In memoriam GENE TERESE CIZIKAS, 95 On January 25th Visitation 10 a.m. and Funeral Mass 11 a.m. She is survived by her cousin Nijole Palubinskas and family, and patrons Ingrida Kvietys and Gene Kobelskis. Sincere condolences to her family. Please remember them in your prayers. Collections: January 24 - $3,586.35 May God reward you abundantly for your generosity. The Soup Kitchen dinner will be on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 4:00 pm. There will be a brief presentation from H. E. Archbishop Sigitas Tamkevičius, SJ, followed by a soup dinner. Tickets are: preschool children (to 5 year) - free, children to age 12 - $5, adults - $25. Tickets are on sale every Sunday after Mass or call Rita Grybas tel.416-234-5982. There will be a meeting for the parents of the first communion children in the small hall at 10 am. Please attend if your child is making their first communion this year. CLC-Toronto Chapter is organizing this years Lithuanian Independence day celebration on February 27, 2016 at 6:00pm at the Lithuanian House, in the 2nd floor hall (Karaliaus Mindaugo). This years Celebration will be headlined by Lithuania's, world famous, accordionist Martynas Levickis! We invite all to attend and Celebrate 26 year’s of Lithuanian Independence and a fantastic Concert by Martynas Levickis. Tickets are available by Reservation only at a cost of $75. To reserve your tickets please call Birute Juras at 905-275-8034 or e-email [email protected]. Labdara Nursing Home is in need of individuals willing to help feed residents during mealtimes on the third floor, especially on the weekends. Breakfast - 8am, lunch - 12pm and/or dinner - 5pm. Please call Elenute Lelis at 416-232-2112 x413 XV Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival Baltimore! Come and learn about the XV Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival taking place in Baltimore on July 1-3, 2016! Organizing committee member Ruta Kalvaityte-Skučienė will present plans for the Festival, its evening events and location. THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA IN CANADA Mr. Jonas Skardinskas, Minister plenipotentiary, will be visiting Toronto from February 26 -27, 2016. He will be available to meet with all those requiring consular assistance in the facilities of the Lithuanian Canadian Community at Resurrection Parish,1 Resurrection Rd. Toronto,ON M9A 5G1. Friday, February 26, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lithuanian citizens and anyone interested, should call in advance to make an appointment by tel.: 613 567 5458 (ext. Nr. 22) or by e-mail [email protected]. PRAYER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF MERCY Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. AMEN. Pope: The Christian has a big heart that welcomes all The heart of the Christian is magnanimous because we were born of a loving Father and our arms should be open wide to welcome everyone with generosity – that’s what the Pope said at Thursday morning’s Mass at the Santa Marta guesthouse in the Vatican. Among those attending the Mass was a number of priests who celebrated with the Pope their 50th year of ordination. The Christian is a witness to the light of God "The mystery of God is light" - says Pope Francis - who comments on the day's Gospel in which Jesus says that the lamp does not come "to be put under a bushel, or under the bed, but to be put on the lampstand to illuminate: " "And this is one of the traits of a Christian who has received the light in Baptism and must give it. That is, the Christian is a witness. Testimony. One of the peculiarities of Christian behavior. A Christian who brings this light, must show it because he is a witness. When a Christian would prefer not to show the light of God but prefers his own darkness, this enters his heart because he is afraid of the light . And the idols, which are dark, he likes best. So he lacks: he’s missing something and is not a true Christian. Witness: a Christian is a witness. Of Jesus Christ, the Light of God. He has to put that light on the lampstand of his life." The Christian is magnanimous: loses in order to gain Christ In the Gospel, Jesus says: "The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to you." “Another trait of the Christian,” says the Pope, “is magnanimity, because he is the child of a magnanimous father, of great heart." "The Christian heart is magnanimous. It is open, always. It is not a heart that is closed in on its own selfishness. Or one that’s calculating: up to this point, up to here. When you enter this light of Jesus, when you enter into Jesus’ friendship, when you let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit, the heart becomes open, magnanimous... The Christian, then, does not gain, but loses. But he loses to gain something else, and in this (between quotation marks) 'defeat' of interests, he gains Jesus; he gains by becoming Jesus’ witness.” Thanks to the priests who have given light Pope Francis then addresses those present who are celebrating 50 years of service in the priesthood: "For me it is a joy to celebrate with you today, as you mark the 50th anniversary of your priesthood: 50 years on the path of light and giving witness, 50 years of trying to be better, trying to bring light to the lampstand. Sometimes we fall, but we get up again, always with the desire to give light, generously, that is, with a magnanimous heart. Only God and your own memory know how many people you have received generously with the kindness of fathers, of brothers ... to how many people whose heart was a bit 'dark’ have you given light, the light of Jesus. Thank you. Thank you for what you have done in the Church, for the Church and for Jesus." "May the Lord give you joy, this great joy,” the Pope concluded, “of having sown well, of having shown light well and of having opened your arms to receive all with magnanimity.” (Vatican radio) C A N A D A Gas appliance installation, maintenance and repair TS #000222 1 61 T K TK Services SA Home, Auto & Business Insurance Tadas Kartavicius Certified Gas Technician Furnaces • Air Conditioners • Water Heaters • BBQ Lines 647.999.3601 The Parish is not responsible for the content of the ads E-Mail: [email protected] www.tkservicescanada.com Affiliated Insurance Management Competitive rates Expert, professional advice Personal service Supporting the Lithuanian community Contact: Rima Dresher, [email protected] Rick Dresher, [email protected] 2012 Ontario Insurance Brokerage of the Year 905.845.4201 www.affiliatedinsurance.ca SPECIAL Lina Kuliavas - Sales Representative Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage 416-762-8255 bus // 416-616-1600 cell [email protected] PARAMA Scholarship Program is now accepting applications! Deadline is February 1, 2016 2 .20 % months 1616months GIC For new deposits only Limited ffer Time O *Rates are subject to change without notice at any time. Yorke Chapel 2357 Bloor Street West Toronto 416-767-3153 Butler Chapel 4933 Dundas Street West Etobicoke 416-231-2283 APPLY TODAY! www.turnerporter.ca Peel Chapel 2180 Hurontario Street Mississauga 905-279-7663 Neweduk-Erin Mills Chapel 1981 Dundas St. West Mississauga 905-828-8000 Proudlly serving the Lithuanian Community Visit WWW.PARAMA.CA or in Branch for more details PLEASE NOTE: Writing Cheques payable to Resurrection Parish in the MEMO write the charitable purpose: Donation to Parish, Mass, Soup kitchen, parish renovation… Writing Cheques payable to Franciscan Fathers in the MEMO write the charitable purpose: Sielovada, camp “Kretinga”, Monastery, Oncology centre Klaipeda, Franciscan High School Kretinga... Office hours: Pastor: Fr.Jonas Sileika, OFM; I - V 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Associate Pastor: Phone.: (416) 533 0621 Fr. Aurelijus Kazimieras Kasparavicius, OFM; Fax.: (416) 533 7247 Parish economist: Web: www.prisikelimas.ca Fr. Raimundas Bukauskas, OFM; Email: Serving Priests: [email protected] Fr. Augustinas Simanavicius, OFM; Msgr. Edmundas Putrimas; Rev. Kazimieras Kaknevicius; Church of the Resurrection Deacon: Dr. Kazimieras Ambrozaitis 1 Resurrection Rd., Toronto, ON. Parish office: Gitana Judvytyte M9A5G1
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